Passive Voice & Causative Verbs

What is the passive form of the sentence 'Adina is baking a delicious cake'?

• Adina is baking a delicious cake.

• A delicious cake is being baked by Adina.

• A delicious cake is baking by Adina.

• A delicious cake is baked by Adina.

Answer explanation

The correct passive form of the sentence 'Adina is baking a delicious cake' is 'A delicious cake is being baked by Adina.'

During a cooking competition, how do you form the passive voice in the past tense?

• The passive voice in the past tense is formed by using 'was' or 'were' (past tense of 'to be') followed by the past participle of the main verb.

• The passive voice in the past tense is formed by using 'did' followed by the past participle of the main verb.

• The passive voice in the past tense is formed by using 'will' followed by the past participle of the main verb.

• The passive voice in the past tense is formed by using 'has' or 'have' followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Answer explanation

The passive voice in the past tense is formed by using 'was' or 'were' (past tense of 'to be') followed by the past participle of the main verb.

When do we use the structure 'have something done'?

• When Danagul wants to emphasize the subject of the action

• When Zhannura wants to talk about someone doing something for her, usually a service or task that she pays for.

• When Amina wants to express future intentions

• When Dayana wants to talk about doing something herself

Answer explanation

The correct choice is when Zhannura wants to talk about someone doing something for her, usually a service or task that she pays for.

Give an example of a sentence using 'It is said that' structure in a real-world scenario.

• It is said that Assel is the best student in the class.

• It is said that Assem won the science fair.

• It is said that Dayana is a talented artist.

• It is said that Danagul always helps others.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'It is said that Danagul always helps others' as it fits the structure and is a real-world scenario example.

What is the passive form of 'The teacher will assign the homework tonight'?

• The homework will be assigned tonight by the teacher

• The homework will be assigned by the teacher tonight

• The homework will be assigned by tonight

• The teacher will assign the homework by tonight

Answer explanation

The correct passive form of the sentence is 'The homework will be assigned tonight by the teacher'.

When do we use 'He is thought to' in a sentence?

• To ask a question

• To express a fact

• To express an opinion or belief without stating it as a fact.

• To provide a definition

Answer explanation

The correct answer is to express an opinion or belief without stating it as a fact. 'He is thought to' is used when indicating a belief or opinion about someone's actions or characteristics.

Rewrite the sentence 'The chef is preparing the meal' in the passive voice.

• The meal was being prepared by the chef

• The chef prepared the meal

• The meal was prepared by the chef

• The meal is being prepared by the chef

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The meal was prepared by the chef' because it correctly transforms the active sentence into passive voice.

Which of the following is an example of a causative verb?

• run

• do

• eat

• made

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'made' because it is an example of a causative verb, which indicates that someone or something causes another person or thing to do something.

What is the passive form of 'Assem loves to play football every weekend'?

• Football is loved to be played by Assem every weekend

• Every weekend, football is loved to be played by Assem

• Football is played by Assem every weekend with love

• To play football every weekend, Assem is loved

Answer explanation

The correct choice transforms the active sentence 'Assem loves to play football every weekend' into the passive form 'Football is loved to be played by Assem every weekend.' It maintains the correct subject-object relationship and passive voice structure.

Explain the concept of 'It is believed that' with an example.

• It is believed that unicorns exist.

• It is believed that the sun revolves around the Earth.

• It is believed that the moon is made of cheese.

• It is believed that the Earth is round.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'It is believed that the Earth is round' because it is a scientifically proven fact supported by evidence and research.