Passive vs Active (present)

Football is a popular sport. It . . . in many countries in the world.

• plays

• is played

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is played' because it uses the passive voice, indicating that football is a sport that is played by people in many countries. 'Plays' would incorrectly suggest that football itself performs the action.

Many movies . . . in Hollywood every year.

• are made

• make

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are made' because it uses the passive voice, indicating that many movies are produced by someone in Hollywood. 'Make' would imply that movies are doing the action, which is incorrect in this context.

I often go to the librabry and . . . some books to read.

• borrow

• am borrowed by

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'borrow' because it fits the context of the sentence, indicating that the speaker takes books from the library. 'Am borrowed by' is incorrect as it implies the speaker is the one being taken, which doesn't make sense here.

Our school . . . the cleaning crew every evening.

• cleans

• is cleaned by

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is cleaned by' because it indicates that the office receives the action of being cleaned by the cleaning crew every evening, which is a passive construction.

The restaurant chef . . . really great food.

• is cooked by

• cooks

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'cooks' because it indicates that the chef is the one preparing the food. 'is cooked by' suggests a passive construction, which does not fit the context of the chef actively making great food.

Millions of people . . . in airplanes every year.

• are flown by

• fly

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'fly' because it indicates that millions of people actively travel in airplanes each year. 'Are flown by' suggests a passive action, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

New year's Day . . . on January 1 in most countries of the world.

• is celebrated

• celebrates

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is celebrated' because it indicates a passive action that describes how New Year's Day is recognized globally. 'Celebrates' would imply an active role, which is not suitable in this context.

Sometimes my older sister . . . me with my homework.

• is helped by

• helps

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'helps' because it indicates that the older sister actively assists with homework. 'Is helped by' would imply the opposite, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

He's a famous actor. He . . . all over the world.

• is known

• knows

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is known' because it indicates that he is recognized by people globally. 'Knows' would imply he has knowledge of people, which does not fit the context of fame.

I . . . a shower after I come home from work.

• am taken by

• take

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'take' because it fits the sentence structure. The phrase 'I take a shower' is grammatically correct, indicating a habitual action, while 'am taken by' does not make sense in this context.