WorksheetsC1 - U8 Quiz - P2 - Grammar Passive Voice
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 25mins
Match this example with the uses.
Time constraints and hectic lifestyles are believed to be the main causes of stress.
the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)
the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact
fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent
an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure
Match this example with the uses.
Although little talked about, both good and bad stress are known to exist.
the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)
the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact
fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent
an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure
Match this example with the uses.
Knowing your own stress threshold is said to be important in controlling stress.
the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)
the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact
fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent
an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure
Match this example with the uses.
Techniques such as yoga are widely used to combat stress.
the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)
the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact
fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent
an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure
Match this example with the uses.
It is said that stress changes the neurochemical makeup of the body.
the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)
the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact
fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent
an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure
Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses
Don’t (a) from making mistakes. They may be vilified, but it can be a positive experience. (be / put off)
Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses.
If your dreams (a) , then look to the future. Don’t dwell on the past. (be / shatter)
Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses.
Procrastination and putting off jobs (a) stress levels. (say / increase)
Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses.
Living outside your comfort zone is (a) a positive experience – so embrace it. (think / be)
Complete the sentences with the words in parenteses.
If you (a) supported by friends at times, this is completely normal. We all need our friends. (need / be)
Complete the sentences with the words in parenteses.
It may be commendable to want to be perfect, but the truth is we (a) perfect. (not / make / be)
Complete the sentences with the words in parenteses.
Remember that there is nothing wrong with (a) for you. Accept help from others. (have/jobs/do)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
The venue managers offered him Jackson a good seat.
Jackson...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
The employer promises to impove the working conditions of the company in order to up productivity.
The working conditions of the company...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
No one has ever interrogated me regarding any wrongdoing in school.
I...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
The social security workers told Brenda the truth about her parents during their long interview.
Brenda...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
The human resource employee will provide you with a copy of your contract.
A copy of your contract...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
The police showed the media a few pictures of the suspects, which are expectd to be shared on the local news.
A few pictures of the suspects...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
The Yale admissions department has sent all the applicants their acceptance letters.
The acceptance letters...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
The real estate agent is going to sell us the house next week.
The house...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
Rewrite the sentence into a passive structure. Omit the agent (doer of the action). Make sure your sentence matches in tense.
The regional director should really offer Damian the promotion for all of the effort and hard work he has put into the company.
The promotion...
(DO NOT END WITH A PERIOD)
(a)
They aimed their advertising at young people.
Their advertising (a) young people.
If we can produce without waste products, others will regard us as true innovators.
If we can produce without waste products, we (a) as true innovators.
Most people like others praising them.
Most people like (a) .
The process needs refining.
The process needs (a) refined.
They were interviewing her for the job.
She ________________ for the job.
was being interviewed.
was interviewed.
has been interviewed.
Tom is writing the letter.
The letter ________________ by Tom.
was written
is being written
has been written
Everyone understands English.
English ________________ by everyone.
is understood
has been understood
was understood
The employees brought up this issue during the meeting.
This issue ________________ during the meeting.
has been brought up by the employees
is brought up by the employees
was brought up
was brought up by the employees
Somebody will tell you when to start the exam.
You will be told when _______________
is being started the exam.
will start the exam.
to start the exam.
will start being the exam.
She would have told you.
You ________________ by her.
would have been told
would be told
were being told
will have been told
They should have picked up the kids before four o'clock.
The kids _____________________ before four.
are going to be picked up
will be picked up
should have been picked up
should be picked up
We can use gerunds in the passive voice as well. Choose the correct form.
being stolen
having been stolen
being stealing
having been stealing
But we can use infinitives in the passive voice. Tick the correct infinitive forms
to be stolen
to have been stolen
to be stealing
to have been stealing
Choose the correct statement about the use of Passive voice (there are three correct answers) :
to underline the doer of the action
to be more polite and less direct
to describe general opinions and beliefs
to make a good impression
in written speech
