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Impersonal passive voice 1

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

It is said that these herbs are good for you.

a)

These herbs are said to be good for you.

b)

These herbs were said to be good for you.

c)

These herbs are said to have been good for you.

2.

They think she has written a book.

a)

She is thought to have written a book.

b)

She is thought to have writen a book.

c)

She is thought to write a book.

3.

People believe he is working in Germany.

a)

He is believed to be working in Germany.

b)

He is believed to have be working in Germany.

c)

He is believed to have worked in Germany.

4.

People believed that John Lennon was a great musician.

a)

John Lennon was believed to have been a great musician.

b)

John Lennon is believed to have been a great musician.

c)

John Lennon was believed to be a great musician.

5.

It is thought that the government was building new schools.

a)

The government was thought to be building new schools.

b)

The government is thought to have been building new schools.

c)

The government is thought to have built new schools.

d)

The government is thought build new schools.

6.

It was believed that he had lived in London.

a)

He was believed to have lived in London.

b)

He was believed to be living in London.

c)

He was believed to live in London.

7.

People say that Mr President is in China.

a)

Mr President is said to be in China.

b)

Mr President is said to have been in China.

c)

Mr President was said to be in China.

8.

It is believed that walking under a ladder brings bad luck.

a)

Walking under a ladder is believed to bring bad luck.

b)

Walking under a ladder was believed to have brought bad luck.

c)

Walking under a ladder is believed to have brought bad luck.

9.

Some people consider that football is the best sport in the world.

a)

Football is considered to be the best sport in the world.

b)

Football is consider to be the best sport in the world.

c)

Football is considered to have bene the best sport in the world.

10.

People thought that football is the best sport in the world.

a)

Football was thought to be the best sport in the world.

b)

Football is thought to have been the best sport in the world.

11.

People think that football was the best sport in the world.

a)

Football is thought to have been the best sport in the world.

b)

Football was thought to be the best sport in the world.

c)

Football is thought to be the best sport in the world.

12.

People say that drinking a glass of red wine reduces one's chances of heart disease.

a)

Drinking a glass of red wine is said to reduce one’s chances of heart disease.

b)

Drinking a glass of red wine was said to reduce one’s chances of heart disease.

c)

Drinking a glass of red wine is said to have reduce one’s chances of heart disease.

d)

Drinking a glass of red wine was said to have reduced one’s chances of heart disease.

13.

Many people consider Jonathan Franzen one of the most talented American novelists of his day.

a)

Jonathan Franzen is considered to be one of the most talented American novelists of his day

b)

Jonathan Franzen is consider to be one of the most talented American novelists of his day

c)

Jonathan Franzen is considered to have been one of the most talented American novelists of his day

d)

Jonathan Franzen was considered to be one of the most talented American novelists of his day

14.

People believe Halloween originated in the 9th century.

a)

Halloween is believed to have originated in the 9th century.

b)

Halloween was believed to have originated in the 9th century.

c)

Halloween is believed to have been originated in the 9th century.

d)

Halloween was believed to originate in the 9th century.

15.

Some people think Toronto is the capital of Canada, but it is not.

a)

Toronto is thought to be the capital of Canada, but it is not.

b)

Toronto is thought to have been the capital of Canada, but it is not.

c)

Toronto was thought to be the capital of Canada, but it is not.

16.

They believe he has been having an affair.

a)

He is believed to have been having an affair.

b)

He is believed to have had an affair.

c)

He is believed to have an affair.

d)

He is believed to be having an affair.

17.

Everybody thought she played well.

a)

She was said to have played well.

b)

She was said to have play well.

c)

She was said to play well.

18.

People rumour that George was visiting his relatives.

a)

George is rumoured to have been visiting his relatives.

b)

George is rumoured to be visiting his relatives.

c)

George was rumoured to be visiting.

d)

George is rumour to have been visiting his relatives.

19.

People thought that the Crown Prince had been attacked.

a)

The Crown Prince was thought to have been attacked.

b)

The Crown Prince was thought to have attacked.

c)

The Crown Prince is thought to have been attacked.

20.

It is rumoured that the Princess is hiding in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

a)

The Princess is rumoured to be hiding in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

b)

The Princess is rumoured to have been hiding in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

c)

The Princess is rumour to be hiding in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

21.

Police have reported that it was Peter who caused the accident.

a)

Peter has been reported to have caused the accident.

b)

Peter was reported to have caused the accident.

c)

Peter has been reported to cause the accident.

22.

They think that he will be attending the meeting.

a)

He is thought to be attending the meeting.

b)

He is thought to attend the meeting.

c)

He is thought to have attended the meeting.

23.

People expect that a new law will be introduced next year.

a)

A new law is expected to be introduced next year.

b)

A new law are expected to be introduced next year.

c)

A new law is expected to have been introduced next year.

24.

People believe that the dolphins have died due to water pollution.

a)

The dolphins are believed to have died due to water pollution.

b)

The dolphins are believed to die due to water pollution.

c)

The dolphins are believed to have been dying due to water pollution.

25.

A new bridge _____ next year.

a)

is built

b)

built

c)

was built

d)

will be built

26.

The stolen car_______ so far.

a)

isn't found

b)

hasn't been found

c)

wasn't found

d)

to be found

27.

Online lessons_____ all over Greece these days.

a)

are taught

b)

taught

c)

will be taught

d)

is taught

28.

Your shoes and coats______ outside! It is a rule in our house.

a)

must be left

b)

must leave

c)

may leave

d)

may be left

29.

Bread __________ in wood ovens a long time ago.

a)

baked

b)

used to bake

c)

used to be baked

d)

will be baked

30.

The prime minister_____ on TV now.

a)

was interviewed

b)

is interviewed

c)

is being interviewed

d)

was being interviewed

31.

When _____schools _____________ by the government? Last week.

a)

are____ closed

b)

did____ close

c)

were ___closed

d)

had___ been closed

32.

How often ____ your room _____?

a)

do _____ clean

b)

did ____ clean

c)

has_____cleaned

d)

is ___ cleaned

33.

Where are the Smiths? It is thought____

a)

to be on holiday.

b)

that they are on holiday.

c)

to have been on holiday

d)

to have gone on holiday.

34.

People know Helen tells lies. She ______

a)

is known to tell lies.

b)

is told to know lies.

c)

is known that she tells lies

d)

is known to have told lies.

35.

They say Bill earns a lot of money in his new job. Bill is said__

a)

that he earns a lot of money in his new job.

b)

that he earned a lot of money in his new job

c)

to earn a lot of money in his new job

d)

to have earned a lot of money in his new job

36.

They hope the schools will open again soon. It is hoped___

a)

schools to be opened again soon.

b)

to open schools again soon.

c)

that schools are opened again soon.

d)

that schools will open again soon.

37.

They say he worked hard. He ______

a)

is said to work hard.

b)

is said to have worked hard.

c)

is said that he works hard.

d)

says he works hard.

38.

Have they invited you to the party?

Have _____ to the party?

a)

you invited

b)

you been invited

c)

you been

d)

you invite

39.

My parents didn't let me go out.

I ______ go out.

a)

wasn't allowed to

b)

wasn't let

c)

am not let to

d)

am not allowed

40.

Dinner _______________ prepared right now.

a)

is

b)

has been

c)

are being

d)

is being

41.

Everyone says the book is interesting.

The book____

a)

is said to be interesting.

b)

is said that it is interesting

c)

might be interesting

d)

is interesting

42.

When are they going to send their compositions?

When_____?

a)

the compositions are going to be sent?

b)

are the compositions going to be sent?

c)

the compositions will be sent?

d)

will the compositions send?

43.

I can't drive to school because my car____.

a)

was repaired.

b)

is being repaired.

c)

was being repaired.

d)

is repaired.

44.

By the time I got to the garage yesterday, my car___

a)

had already been fixed.

b)

is fixed.

c)

was fixed.

d)

was being fixed

45.

The film ___________ in Manchester in the 1980s.

a)

is set

b)

sets

c)

is setting

d)

are set

46.

A well-known comedy writer __________ the script.

a)

wrote

b)

was written

c)

was writing

d)

writed

47.

Special effects __________ to create the monster.

a)

will use

b)

will be used

c)

will are used

d)

will using

48.

Some of the extras __________ to the film premiere.

a)

have invited

b)

have been invited

c)

have being invited

d)

have been inviting

49.

Cinemas all over the country __________ the musical.

a)

are showing

b)

are being showed

c)

are shown

d)

are showed

50.

The drama _________ into other languages.

a)

is going to dub

b)

is going to be dubbed

c)

is going to be dubed

d)

is going dubbing

51.

It was very windy while they __________ the final scenes.

a)

were filming

b)

were being filmed

c)

were been filming

d)

were filmed

52.

Tickets for the show __________ online.

a)

can buy

b)

can bought

c)

can be bought

d)

can be buy

53.

The director's new film __________ on a true story.

a)

is based

b)

is basing

c)

is bassed

d)

is being basing

54.

I've just read that Jude Law ___________ for an Oscar. I hope he wins!

a)

has been nominated

b)

has being nominated

c)

have nominated

d)

have been nominated

55.

The final scene _________ in Africa right now.

a)

is being filmed

b)

is been filmed

c)

is being filming

d)

is been filming

56.

The actor looked very different because he __________ into an old man by the make-up artist.

a)

had been transformed

b)

has been transformed

c)

had being transformed

d)

has been transformed

57.

The first Star War films _________ by George Lucas.

a)

were directed

b)

was directed

c)

will be directed

d)

are directing

58.

One of the workers fell off the ladder while the set _________ .

a)

was being built

b)

was been built

c)

was being building

d)

was been building

59.

The sequel __________ next year.

a)

will be released

b)

will been released

c)

will release

d)

will released

60.

The war (a)   (declare) next week.

61.

Your homework ______ by tomorrow, please.

a)

must be finished

b)

has to be finished

c)

was finished

d)

has to be finished

62.

That house ________ since I was a child.

a)

has not been painted

b)

has painted

c)

was painted

d)

painted

63.

The mayor _______ the meeting in some time.

a)

will start

b)

is going to start

c)

must start

d)

must be started

64.

Smoking (a)   (not allow) in this hotel.

65.

Green areas ______ .

a)

must respect

b)

must be respected

c)

have to be respected

d)

need to be respected

66.

After all the flights ________, all the travelers checked in at the airport hotel.

a)

were canceled

b)

had been canceled

67.

The car _______ as soon as possible.

a)

must repaired

b)

must be repaired

c)

needs to repaired

d)

should be repair

68.

He (a)   (sign) a new contract last year.

69.

This song (a)   (write) by The Beatles in 1967.

70.

The Earth (a)   (can, save) if we try hard to do something.

71.

A new bridge (a)   (build) at the moment. (don't use modals)

72.

He is going to publish a new book.

(a)  

73.

They could have broken the window.

(a)  

74.

The shop owner ______ those things last night.

a)

delivered

b)

will given

c)

brought

d)

deliver

75.

The castle (a)   (demolished) two days ago.

76.

She (a)   (arrested) several times already.

77.

The new policies (a)   (apply) very soon. (use modals)

78.

The little girl (a)   (bring) the newspaper everyday.

79.

The actress (a)   (not interview) tonight. (use should)

80.

The dog (a)   (take) to the vet's soon. (use must)

81.

Computers (a)   (keep) lots of information very well organized. That's why they are a need nowadays.

82.

Some insects (a)   (carry) a lot of sicknesses.

83.

Choose the correct option.

"New facts about space ...... ............ every year."

a)

were discovered

b)

were discovering

c)

are discovered

d)

is discover

84.

Unscramble the sentence.

they / been/ who/ by / have/invited/?

(a)  

85.

Choose the correct option.

When ....... you ........ ?

a)

are, bored

b)

were, born

c)

was, born

d)

was, bored

86.

Unscramble the sentence.

yet/ marked/the/by/haven't/tests/teacher/been/the

(a)  

87.

Choose the correct option.


The Model A Ford ........ ............. in 1903

a)

were produce

b)

was producing

c)

is produce

d)

was produced

88.

Choose the correct option.

"The party ......... ............. by our class.'

a)

isn't organised

b)

aren't organised

c)

isn't organising

d)

wasn't organising

89.

Choose the correct option.

"The passports ........ ......... .......... yet."

a)

aren't being packed

b)

hasn't been packed

c)

haven't been packing

d)

haven't been packed

90.

Which two forms are used to make Present Perfect Passive voice?

a)

are being

b)

has been

c)

have been

d)

is being

91.

Choose the correct option.

"The United Kingdom ....... .......... ... of four countries."

a)

is made up

b)

has been made up

c)

will be made up

d)

was made up

92.

Rewrite the active sentence into the passive one.

"People speak Portuguese in Brazil".

(a)  

93.

Rewrite the active sentence in the passive.

" The Russians sent the first animal into space."

(a)  

94.

Choose the correct option.

"The essay which won the prize ........ written by my friend.

a)

is

b)

was

c)

were

d)

will be

95.

Put the words in order.

to/has/Lucy/?/where/been/called/

(a)  

96.

Choose the correct option.

"Where ..... Kennedy killed?''

a)

is

b)

were

c)

was

d)

has been

97.

This programme _______________ (watch) by millions of people.

a)

are watched

b)

is watched

c)

watched

98.

Paper (a)   (make) from wood. (present simple)

99.

Hundreds of people ______________ (kill) in accidents every year.

a)

killed

b)

is killed

c)

are killed

100.

London (a)   (visit) by thousands of tourists every year. (present simple)

101.

The biology class _______________ (teach) by Mr Green. (present simple)

a)

is taught

b)

is teached

102.

This problem .... by your brother yesterday

a)

a) was solved

b)

b) will be solved

c)

c) is solved

d)

d) solves

103.

This policeman ...... that man

a)

a) was arrested by

b)

b) arrested for

c)

c) arrested

d)

d) will be arrested

104.

What's the name of this picture?

a)

Frankenstein

b)

Loch ness monster

c)

Big foot

d)

The crystal skull

105.

My sister .... out to the cinema by David

a)

a) has taken

b)

b) was taken

c)

c) is taken

d)

d) is going

106.

He’s a leader. He ......... the others

a)

a) was led

b)

b) is led

c)

c) will be led

d)

d) will lead

107.

Who is he?

a)

Will Smith

b)

Goku kid

c)

Hernan Medford

d)

Donald Trump

108.

The five great lakes of the world ___ in Michigan.

a)

a. can find

b)

b. can be found

c)

c. can found

d)

d. found

109.

This medication _________________________________ on an empty stomach

a)

a. should be taken

b)

b. should take

c)

c. should have taken

d)

d. should not be taken

110.

They built this temple 3,000 years ago. This must ________ a great civilization.

a)

a. have been

b)

b. was

c)

c. not have been

d)

d. has been

111.

Drunk drivers ___________________________ a sobriety test.

a)

a. may give

b)

b. may have given

c)

c. may be given

d)

d. given

112.

Change into passive: "You must fasten the seat belt."

a)

a. The seat belt needs fasting by you .

b)

b. The seat belt must be fasten (by you).

c)

b. The seat belt must fasten (by you).

d)

d. The seat belt must have fasten by you.

113.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ______________ by J K Rowling
 
a)
was written
b)
wrote
c)
writes
114.
J K Rowling _____________ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
a)
written
b)
wrote
c)
were wrote
115.
The judge ________________ Smith to five years in prison
a)
was sentenced
b)
sentenced
116.
Over a million dollars in cash __________________ from the Bank of East Asia in Central.
a)
have stolen
b)
have been stolen
c)
were stole
117.
Thieves __________________ over a million dollars in cash from the Bank of East Asia in Central.
a)
stolen
b)
were stolen
c)
have stolen
d)
was been stolen
118.
I'll have to come by bus as my car __________________ .
a)
is repairing
b)
is being repaired
119.
The gold ____________________ in a cave near the top of the mountain.
a)
 discovered
b)
 was discovered
120.
Archaeologists _____________ the gold in a cave near the top of the mountain.
 
 
a)
 were discovered
b)
was discovered
c)
discovered
121.
The meeting ______________ until the end of the month.
a)
 has postponed
b)
 has been postponed
c)
 is been postponed
122.
VW cars _____________ in Germany and the Czech Republic.
 
 
a)
make
b)
making
c)
 made
d)
 are made
123.
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Your letter ______________ yesterday morning.

a)
 has arrived
b)
 arrived
c)
 was arrived
124.
Helmets must ________________ past this point.
 
a)
wear
b)
 be worn
c)
 are worn
125.
We will ___________ any vehicles found parked in front of these gates.
 
a)
have removed
b)
 be removed
c)
 remove
d)
 removing
126.
It ____________________ that the painting is a fake.
 
a)
 is believing
b)
believed now
c)
 is now believed
127.
Two men ___________________ following a robbery in Mong Kok this afternoon.
 
a)
are being questioned
b)
 are questioning
128.
Police ___________________ two men following a robbery in Mong Kok this afternoon.
 
 
a)
are questioning
b)
are being questioned
129.
I would very much _________________ it if you could reply as soon as possible.
a)
 appreciate
b)
 be appreciated
130.
It ___________________ if you could reply as soon as possible.
a)
 would be appreciated
b)
 is appreciated
c)
 appreciate
131.
Police ________________ a number of people following a demonstration in the Serbian capital, Belgrade.
 
 
a)
have been arrested
b)
have arrested
132.
A number of people __________________ following a demonstration in the Serbian capital, Belgrade.
a)
 have been arrested
b)
 have arrested