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PASSIVE VOICE

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 52mins

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Class
Date
1.

Use passive or active.


The police just _____(1)_______ (announce) that the Portnoy's Bank _____(2)_______ (rob) yesterday

a)

(1) announced

(2) was robbed

b)

(1) was announced

(2) robbed

c)

(1) was announced

(2) was robbed

d)

(1) announced

(2) robbed

2.

Use passive or active.


An hour later, a car _________(1)_________ (arrive) and the Mayor ______(2)____________ (take) to his next appointment.

a)

(1) arrived

(2) was taken

b)

(1) was arrived

(2) took

c)

(1) arrived

(2) took

d)

(1) was arrived

(2) was taken

3.

Use passive or active.


What _____(1)_____ is still a mystery but we ___(2)___ quickly when there is updates to the case.

a)

(1) has happened

(2) will be informed

b)

(1) has been happened

(2) will inform

c)

(1) has happened

(2) will inform

d)

(1) has been happened

(2) will be informed

4.

Use passive or active.


Paul ___(1)___ a key. I ___(2)___ it is an important part of the mystery.

a)

(1) found

(2) believe

b)

(1) was found

(2) was believed

c)

(1) was found

(2) believe

d)

(1) found

(2) am believed

5.

Use passive or active


The board of directors was impressed. I ___(1)___ a job when I ___(2)___ yesterday. Now, I am confused whether to accept or refuse it.

a)

(1) was offered

(2) was interviewed

b)

(1) was offered

(2) interviewed

c)

(1) interviewed

(2) offered

d)

(1) interviewed

(2) was offered

6.

Millions of people ___(1)___ social media every day. Tens of ads ___(2)___ every time they are online.

a)

(1) use

(2) are viewed

b)

(1) are used

(2) are viewed

c)

(1) use

(2) view

d)

(1) are used

(2) view

7.

Use passive or active.


It is impossible that he is sick because of our food. Our food ___(1)___ closely and all the cooking tools ___(2)___ thoroughly everyday.

a)

(1) is inspected

(2) are cleaned

b)

(1) are inspected

(2) are cleaned

c)

(1) is inspected

(2) is cleaned

d)

(1) are inspected

(2) is cleaned

8.

Use active or passive.


I could not use my laptop because it ___(1)___ right now. I think it ___(2)___ some virus.

a)

(1) is being inspected

(2) has

b)

(1) has been inspected

(2) has

c)

(1) was being inspected

(2) had

d)

(1) is being inspected

(2) had

9.

All the fish ___ by the cat last night.

a)

were eaten

b)

are eaten

c)

has been eaten

d)

will be eaten

10.

"What a beautiful shirt you're wearing!"

"Thank you. It ___ especially for me by my mother."

a)

A. is made

b)

B. has made

c)

C. made

d)

D. was made

11.

Today, many serious childhood diseases ____ by early immunization.

a)

prevent

b)

can prevent

c)

were prevented

d)

can be prevented

12.

Now, vegetarian food products ___ in most large supermarkets across the country. You don't need to buy it from abroad anymore.

a)

can be purchased

b)

can purchased

c)

can be being purchased

d)

is purchased

13.

There’s somebody walking behind us. I think _____ .

a)

we are following

b)

we are being followed

c)

we are followed

d)

we are being following

14.

The boy’s arm was swollen because he ____ by a bee.

a)

were stung

b)

is stung

c)

had been stung

d)

had being stung

15.

The break bell rang just when the teacher was about to start the test. Then, she said that the test ___ until next meeting. It was a real 'saved by the bell' situation.

a)

is cancelled

b)

was cancelled

c)

are cancelled

d)

will be cancelled

e)

has been cancelled

16.

He looks very happy today. Finally, he ___ to the junior manager. He has been working so hard to be where he is now. I think he deserved it.

a)

had been promoted

b)

had promoted

c)

has promoted

d)

has been promoted

e)

will be being promoted

17.

How many doors … yesterday?

a)

had painted

b)

were painted

c)

are painted

d)

is painted

18.

We are so proud of his latest accomplishment. He has written another book. His new book ____ in every book shop in the town if you want to get a copy.

a)

is sold

b)

sells

c)

were sold

d)

are sold

19.

The news just announced that the judge _____ Smith to five years in prison.

a)

was sentenced

b)

sentenced

c)

is sentenced

d)

sentences

20.

My brother _____ the TV set yesterday.

a)

was repaired

b)

has repaired

c)

repaired

d)

repairs

21.

Choose the correct form for Passive Voice

They make shoes in that factory.

a)

Shoes will be made in that factory.

b)

Shoes were made in that factory.

c)

Shoes are made in that factory.

22.

Choose the correct form for Passive Voice

All workers will read the memo.

a)

The memo is going to be read by all workers.

b)

The memo will be read by all workers.

c)

The memo will be reading by all workers.

23.

Choose the correct form for Passive Voice

Nobody can beat Tiger Woods at golf.

a)

Tiger Woods will not be beaten at golf.

b)

Tiger Woods cannot be beaten at golf.

c)

Tiger Woods can be beaten at golf.

24.

Choose the correct form for Passive Voice

The dentist is cleaning the woman’s teeth.

a)

The woman’s teeth are being cleaned by the dentist.

b)

The woman’s teeth will be cleaned by the dentist.

c)

The woman’s teeth are cleaned by the dentist

25.

Identify the following sentence as active voice or passive voice:


"The guest speaker told the audience about the South Pole."

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

26.

Select the sentence that uses the passive voice.

a)

Several people were arrested by the police.

b)

The police arrested several people.

27.

The sentence is said to be in Active Voice...........

a)

When there is a linking verb.

b)

When the subject receives the action.

c)

When the subject performs the action.

28.

Change to Active Voice.


This cartoon was drawn by me.

a)

I drew this cartoon.

b)

I will draw this cartoon.

c)

I had drawn this cartoon.

29.

When might a writer use the passive voice?

a)

to emphasize the receiver of the action

b)

to emphasize the doer of the action

c)

to simplify the sentence

30.

Determine the voice of the following sentence:

We must warn them of the danger!

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

31.
They were interviewing her for the job. 
She ________________ for the job
a)
was being interviewed
b)
was interviewed
c)
has been interviewed
32.
 Tom is writing an email. 
 The letter ________________ by Tom.
a)
was written
b)
is being written
c)
has been written
33.
Everyone understands English. 
 English ________________ by everyone.
a)
is understood
b)
has been understood
c)
was understood
34.
The employees brought up this issue during the meeting. 
 This issue ________________ by the employees during the meeting.
a)
has been brought up
b)
is brought up
c)
was brought up
35.
The boss told him not to talk in the conference. 
 He ________________ by the professor not to talk in class.
a)
has been told
b)
was told
c)
was being told
36.
They say that women are smarter than men. 
Women ________________ to be smarter than men.
a)
were being said
b)
were said
c)
are said
37.
The fire has destroyed all the files. 
The house ________________ by the fire.
a)
has been destroyed
b)
was being destroyed
c)
is destroyed
38.
She would have told you. 
You ________________ by her. 
a)
would have been told
b)
would be told
c)
were being told
39.
She would reject the offer. 
The offer ________________ by her.
a)
will have been rejected
b)
would be rejected
c)
will be rejected
40.
This surprises me. 
I ________________ by this.
a)
would have been surprised
b)
will be surprised
c)
am surprised
41.

The door __________________ by him now

a)

is being opened

b)

is opened

c)

will be opened

d)

was being opened

42.

our homework ___________ yesterday

a)

is done

b)

were done

c)

was done

d)

has been done

43.

The car ______________ by William tomorrow

a)

has been repaired

b)

is repaired

c)

will be repaired

d)

was repaired

44.

English ____________ by him for one year

a)

had been learned

b)

was learned

c)

have been learned

d)

has been learned

45.

French _______________ in Niger

a)

is spoken

b)

are spoken

c)

is being spoken

d)

were spoken

46.

The telephone ________________ by Alexander Graham Bell

a)

is being invented

b)

is invented

c)

was invented

d)

will be invented

47.

The bags _______________ by her mother right now

a)

were packed

b)

are packed

c)

are being packed

d)

is being packed

48.

The computer __________ by Peter for one hour

a)

have been used

b)

has been used

c)

is used

d)

was used

49.

The black bike ______________ by Tom at the moment

a)

has been repaired

b)

will be repaired

c)

is repaired

d)

is being repaired

50.

Cricket _______________ in Australia

a)

is played

b)

was played

c)

are played

d)

have been played

51.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was __________ by J.K Rowling

a)

writes

b)

wrote

c)

written

d)

writed

52.

What is the important rule in Passive Voice?

a)

V1

b)

V2

c)

V3

d)

V4

53.

In Bahasa, how can you change "Bu Bandi akan menanam bunga mawar" into Passive Sentence?

a)

Bu Bandi akan ditanam oleh bunga mawar

b)

Bu Bandi akan ditanam oleh Bu Bandi

c)

Bunga mawar akan menanam Bu Bandi

d)

Bunga mawar akan ditanam oleh Bu Bandi

54.

This problem __________ by Manaf yesterday

a)

was solved

b)

is solved

c)

will be solved

d)

solves

55.

Thieves __________ over a million dollars in cash from the Bank Indonesia

a)

stolen

b)

have stolen

c)

were stolen

d)

was stolen

56.

Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?

a)

Borobudur have been visited by tourists

b)

Tourist are visiting Borobudur

c)

Borobudur were visited by tourists

d)

Tourists has visited Borobudur

57.

"Boy opens the door". The passive is ....

a)

The door was opened by Boy.

b)

The door opened by Boy.

c)

The door is opened by Boy.

d)

The door opens by Boy.

e)

The door is being opened by Boy.

58.

"Mary helped the boy". The passive is ...

a)

The boy is helped by her.

b)

The boy was helped by her.

c)

The boy is being helped by her.

d)

The boy helps by her.

e)

The boy were helped by her.

59.

Two tents will .... by my mother for our camping.

a)

being bought

b)

been bought

c)

be bought

d)

bought

e)

been buying

60.

Our new office .... by a famous architect.

a)

design

b)

designed

c)

be designing

d)

is designed

e)

is designing

61.

My brother ______________ (attack) by the snake last week. He is in the hospital now.

a)

attack

b)

is attacked

c)

was attacked

d)

were attacked

62.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theater __________ (rebuild) in the 1990s.

a)

rebuilt

b)

was rebuilt

c)

were rebuilt

d)

will be rebuilt

63.

I saw a car accident. Four people ________ (take) to the hospital immediately.

a)

took

b)

taken

c)

was taken

d)

were taken

64.

Paper ____________ (use) by the Ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago.

a)

used

b)

was used

c)

was using

d)

had used

65.

The suspects _____________ (arrest) by the police yesterday.

a)

arrested

b)

was arrested

c)

were arrested

d)

were arresting

66.

The royal wedding________(watch) by millions of people in 2011

a)

are watching

b)

are watched

c)

is watched

d)

was watched

67.

The Harry Potter films________(not direct) by Steven Spielberg

a)

didn't directed

b)

wasn't directed

c)

isn't directed

d)

weren't directed

68.

This problem ______by your brother yesterday

a)

was solved

b)

will be solved

c)

is solved

d)

solves

69.

This clock ________in 1750

a)

is made

b)

was made

c)

is making

d)

will be made

70.

A stolen painting by Picasso _____________ in a bin in New York a few years ago.

a)

was found

b)

is found

c)

will be found

71.

My mom cleaned my room this morning.


The passive voice of the sentence above is...

a)

My room is cleaned by my mom this morning

b)

My room were cleaned by my mom this morning

c)

My room was clean by my mom this morning

d)

My room was cleaned by my mom this morning

72.

My mom cleaned my room this morning.


The passive voice of the sentence above is...

a)

My room is cleaned by my mom this morning

b)

My room were cleaned by my mom this morning

c)

My room was clean by my mom this morning

d)

My room was cleaned by my mom this morning

73.

My cat killed a mouse.


The passive voice of the sentence above is...

a)

A mouse was killed by my cat.

b)

A mouse is killed by my cat.

c)

A mouse killed by my cat.

d)

A mouse kills my cat.

74.

Angel presented Malin Kundang story.


The passive voice of the sentence above is...

a)

Malin Kundang story was present by Angel.

b)

Malin Kundang story is presented by Angel.

c)

Malin Kundang story was presented by Angel.

d)

Angel was presented by Malin Kundang story.

75.

The students answered the questions about Charles Darwin Theory.


The passive voice of the sentence above is...

a)

The questions about Charles Darwin Theory was answered by the students.

b)

The questions about Charles Darwin Theory is answered by the students.

c)

The questions about Charles Darwin Theory were answered by the students.

d)

The questions about Charles Darwin Theory are answered by the students.

76.

According to this newspaper, John is said ___ a new record for the long jump.

a)

to have established

b)

to establish

c)

establishing

d)

established

77.

___ the breakthrough in genetics will lead to a cure for cancer.

a)

It is believed that

b)

Many scientists are believed that

c)

Scientists are reported to have made

d)

It is widely announcing that

78.

More than five thousand people ____ in the earthquake in Indonesia last year.

a)

was said to be died

b)

were said to be died

c)

was said to die

d)

were said to die

79.

They say that many people are homeless after the tsunami.

a)

They say many people to have been homeless after tsunami.

b)

They say many people to be homeless after the tsunami.

c)

Many people are said to have been homeless after the tsunami.

d)

Many people are said to be homeless after the tsunami.

80.

When I came, an experiment ____ in the lab.

a)

was being holding

b)

has been held

c)

was being held

d)

has held

81.

Up to now, the equipment ____ regularly, but from now on, we ____ it before every outing.

a)

wasn't checked - are checking

b)

hasn't checked - will be checking

c)

hasn't been checked - are going to check

d)

isn't being checked - should be checked

82.

The FBI ___ that he knew where the body ____.

a)

suspected - was buried

b)

suspects - had been burying

c)

was suspected - will be buried

d)

has suspected - was burying

83.

Your chances of success in an examination ____ if you ____ the course work thoroughly.

a)

enhance - are revised

b)

were enhancing - revised

c)

are enhanced - revise

d)

could be enhanced - would revise

84.

Since he ____ from prison, he ____ unable to sleep properly.

a)

was released - has been

b)

had released - had been

c)

has been released - was

d)

had been released - would be

85.

I really dislike ____ to work on Sundays because I feel torn between my family and work.

a)

to be asking

b)

being asked

c)

asking

d)

having asked

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