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PASSIVE VOICE - ALL FORMS 3

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I ____ to the party last night but I didn't come.

a)

were invited

b)

was invited

c)

am invited

d)

have been invited

2.

A new dormitory ____ in the university campus now.

a)

will be built

b)

was built

c)

is built

d)

is being built

3.

Turn this sentence into the passive form

Has Jane taken my briefcase?



(a)  

4.

Choose the grammatically CORRECT sentences

a)

An island is watered by covered.

b)

Many accidents caused by reckless driving.

c)

Her report had been finished before her teacher came.

d)

If I didn't do my job properly, I will be sacked.

e)

The electric light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.

5.

Choose the grammatically INCORRECT sentences

a)

Mickey Mouse cartoons have been translated in 60 languages.

b)

If it is foggy, that event is canceled.

c)

The examinees will told the result of the exam next week.

d)

The mad dog bit the little boy on the street.

e)

This machine hasn't used for ages.

6.

If I were you , this old car ____.

a)

hadn't been bought

b)

shouldn't be bought

c)

won't be bought

d)

wouldn't be bought

7.

We are having our house ____ at the moment.

a)

paint

b)

painting

c)

painted

d)

being painted

8.

I am looking forward _____ fairly.

a)

to being treated

b)

to be treated

c)

being treated

d)

be treated

9.

Turn this sentence into the passive form

Nobody swept this street last week.



(a)  

10.

This is the first time a letter ____ to me by Jame.

a)

have been written

b)

is written

c)

was written

d)

has been written

11.

Tom's parents didn't let him take these books home.

a)

Tom wasn't let to take these books home by his parents

b)

Tom wasn't let take these books home by his parents

c)

Tom wasn't allowed to take these books home by his parents

d)

Tom wasn't allowed take these books home by his parents

12.

I have heard her sing this song several times.

a)

She has heard to sing this song several times.

b)

She has been heard singing this song several times.

c)

She has been heard sing this song several times.

d)

She has been heard to sing this song several times.

13.

Turn this sentence into the active voice

He was seen to steal your car by some people.



(a)  

14.

Turn this sentence into the passive voice

Open your book at page 10!

a)

Let your book be opened at page 10!

b)

Let your book opened at page 10!

c)

Let your book to be opened at page 10!

d)

Let your book being opened at page 10!

15.

Correct the mistake

Let that silly thing not be do again!

(a)  

16.

Drivers / advise/ use / alternative route / police

a)

Drivers was advised to use an alternative route by police.

b)

Drivers advise to use an alternative route by police.

c)

Drivers are advised to use an alternative route by police.

d)

Drivers are advised to use an alternative route by the police.

17.

Write the correct form of the verb

Sarah (call) by Sam yet?



(a)  

18.

What is the active voice of this passive one?

She is said to have been the best singer in this town.

a)

People said that she was the best singer in this town.

b)

People say that she was the best singer in this town.

c)

People say that she is the best singer in this town.

d)

People say that she has been the best singer in this town.

19.

What is the active voice of this passive one?

Tom was thought to steal food in the supermarket 3 days ago.

a)

People thought that Tom stole food in the supermarket 3 days ago.

b)

People thought that Tom had stolen food in the supermarket 3 days ago.

c)

People think that Tom stole food in the supermarket 3 days ago.

d)

People thought that Tom stealed food in the supermarket 3 days ago.

20.

Turn this sentence into the passive voice

People report that the building has been badly damaged by fire.

=> The building (a)   .

21.

Choose the sentence which has the same meaning

People estimated his restaurant was worth over 10 million dollars.

a)

His restaurant was estimated to have been worth over 10 million dollars.

b)

His restaurant was estimated to been worth over 10 million dollars.

c)

His restaurant was estimated to be worth over 10 million dollars.

d)

His restaurant estimated to be worth over 10 million dollars.

22.

He / have / groceries / deliver / supermarket / once / month / .

a)

He has his groceries to be delivered by the supermarket once a month.

b)

He has his groceries to deliver by the supermarket once a month.

c)

He has his groceries deliver by the supermarket once a month.

d)

He has his groceries delivered by the supermarket once a month.

23.

Write the correct form of the verb

We are going to get the food for the party (make) by a catering company.

(a)  

24.

Choose the sentence which has the same meaning

We are going to get the food for the party made by a catering company.

a)

We are going to get a catering company to make the food for the party.

b)

We are going to have a catering company to make the food for the party.

c)

We are going to get a catering company make the food for the party.

d)

We are going to have the food for the party make by a catering company.

25.

Choose the correct options

Why don't you ______ you a vegetarian meal?

a)

have the chef prepare

b)

have the chef prepared

c)

get the chef to prepare

d)

get the chef prepared

26.

Choose the correct option

People have suggested that he is a great chef.

a)

He has been suggested to be a great chef.

b)

It was suggested that he is a great chef.

c)

It has been suggested that he is a great chef.

d)

He has been suggested to have been a great chef.

27.

Turn this sentence into the passive voice

People say he has been making the best cheese in the area for years.

He (a)  

28.

Correct the mistake

This soup should be stirred by a big spoon.

(a)  

29.

The Smiths ____ their new microwave ____ recently.

a)

had/ repaired

b)

have had/ repaired

c)

have had/ repair

d)

has had/ repaired

30.

We ____ our herb garden ____ since we ____ away.

a)

have had / vandalised/ were

b)

had / vandalised/ were

c)

have had / vandalise / were

d)

had / vandalise/ were

31.

Use words given to complete this sentence

Who / your kids / take care / when / you / on business / ?



(a)  

32.

If you had been more hard-working, higher scores _____

a)

would have gotten

b)

would have been gotten

c)

would be gotten

d)

have been gotten

33.

Rewrite this sentence using the phrase given so that it has the same meaning

They have been building the new road for a long time now. (under construction)



(a)  

34.

Choose the sentence which has the same meaning

They had been training this horse for the race for over a year.

a)

The horse had been in training for the race for over a year.

b)

The horse had been being trained for the race for over a year.

c)

The horse had been under training for the race for over a year.

d)

The horse had been being in training for the race for over a year.

35.

Choose the sentence which has the same meaning

We all expect that Tim will pass his final exam.

a)

Tim is expected to have passed his final exam.

b)

It is expected that Tim will pass his final exam.

c)

Tim is expected to be pass his final exam.

d)

Tim is expected to pass his final exam.

36.

What is the correct passive voice? (more than one option)

Don't let the other see you!

a)

Don't let yourself be seen by the other.

b)

Let not be seen by the other.

c)

Don't let you seen by the other.

d)

Not let be seen by the other.

37.

What is the active voice?

The criminal had been under observation for the past two weeks.

a)

They had been observing the criminal for the past two weeks.

b)

They had been observed for the past two weeks.

c)

They have been observing the criminal for the past two weeks.

d)

They have been observed for the past two weeks.

38.

Rewrite this sentence using the phrase given so that it has the same meaning

They developing the Cyborg D423 robot for over ten years. (development)



(a)  

39.

We ___ a swimming pool put in his week.

a)

have

b)

have got

c)

get

d)

are having

40.

Write the correct form of the verbs given (___/ ___)

Digital cameras (not invent) when these photos (take).



(a)