The passive Voice
online exercises http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglish/gr.pas.i.htm
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print-out http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglish/gr.pas.p.htm
Notes: http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/Pass4.cfm
ONLINE EXERCISES
Exercises on Passive (Form)
Exercise on Passive with Simple Present Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Simple Past Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Present Perfect Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Future I Level: lower intermediate
Exercises on Passive (Active → Passive)
Exercise on Passive with Simple Present Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Simple Past Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Present Perfect Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Future I Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Auxiliary Verbs Level: lower intermediate
Mixed Exercise on Passive with Passive Level: lower intermediate
Sentences with 2 Objects (Indirect Object, Personal Passive) Level: intermediate
Sentences with 2 Objects (Direct Object) Level: intermediate
Personal Passive (verbs of perception) Level: intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Present Progressive Level: upper intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Past Progressive Level: upper intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Past Perfect Level: upper intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Future II Level: upper intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Conditional I Level: upper intermediate
Exercise on Passive with Conditional II Level: upper intermediate
Exercises on Passive (Active or Passive)
Exercise on Simple Present Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Simple Past Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Present Perfect Level: lower intermediate
Exercise on Future I with will Level: lower intermediate
Exercise – The Statue of Liberty Level: intermediate
Exercise – Portal Dolmen Level: intermediate
Summary – The Fellowship of the Ring, part 2, part 3 Level: intermediate
Grammar in Texts
Show Passive Voice in „The Canterville Ghost“ Level: lower intermediate
Grammar Exercise on „Washington, DC“ Level: lower intermediate
Show Passive Voice in „History of Snowboarding“ Level: upper intermediate
Tests on Passive
Tenses Active and Passive Level: intermediate
THE CAUSATIVE
Quiz http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/221.html
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/
GRAMMAR TEST
1. Choose the correct form of the verb in each sentence.
1. Someone lent / was lent Tom a large amount of money.
2. They was offered / ’ve offered him a part in a musical.
3. How much do you paid / are you paid?
4. I haven’t asked / haven’t been asked any questions by the police yet.
5. The teacher was told / told the students to work in groups of three.
6. Carol is offered / offered me a lift home.
7. The information will be sent / will send by e-mail.
8. We had shown/ have been shown them the way home, but they got lost anyway.
9. He is being paid /is paying by the marketing department.
10. Did they give / Were they given you any explanation?
11. They would be given you / would have given you help in solving your problem if you had asked.
2. Rewrite these sentences in the passive.
1. Hooligans have disgraced Britain many times.
.... Britain has been disgraced by hooligans many times.
2. Vargas Llosa has observed British society very closely.
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3. They play golf in many countries.
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4. Someone’s stolen my bicycle.
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5. In spite of the snow, they won’t call off the football match.
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6. Did the doctor give the patient any advice?
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3. Put the words in the correct order.
1. sold / for / Are / tickets / concert / the / being
.... Are tickets for the concert being sold?
2. given / answer / Does / the / to / be / immediately / have
................................................................................................ ?
3. Britain / allowed / smoke / cafes / Are / to / in / you / in
...............................................................................................?
4. before / been / programme / used / Has / this
...............................................................................................?
5. grown / can / flowers / such / How / be / here / beautiful
...................................................................................................?
6. for / car / the / How / much / new / paid / was
.............................................................................................. ?
4. Rewrite these sentences using the have/get + something + done structure.
1. Shopkeepers’ windows have been broken by football hooligans.
.... Shopkeepers have had their windows broken by football hooligans.
2. The decorator is going to paint my room tomorrow.
I .................................................................................................
Maggie .....................................................................................
4. They are delivering the new fridge tomorrow.
I ................................................................................................
5. Gary’s arm was twisted in the fight.
Gary ........................................................................................
6. We’ll ask someone to clean the office.
We ............................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY Grammar Test
1. 2. ’ve offered; 3. are you paid; 4. haven’t been asked; 5. told; 6. offered; 7. will be sent; 8. had shown; 9. is being paid; 10. Did they give; 11. would have given you
2. 2. British society has been observed very closely by Vargas Llosa. 3. Golf is played in many countries. 4. My bicycle has been stolen. 5. In spite of the snow, the football match won’t be called off. 6. Was the patient given any advice by the doctor?
3. 2. Does the answer have to be given immediately? 3. Are you allowed to smoke in cafes in Britain?
4. Has this programme been used before? 5. How can such beautiful flowers be grown here? 6. How much was paid for the new car?
4. 2. I’m having my room painted by the decorator tomorrow. 3. Maggie has just had her car washed.4. I’m having the new fridge delivered tomorrow.5. Gary had his arm twisted in the fight. 6. We’ll have the office cleaned.
Grammar Worksheet
The passive
1. Rewrite these sentences in the passive.
1. Hooligans have spoilt the enjoyment of football.
.... The enjoyment of football has been spoilt by hooligans.
2. The referee watched the players very closely.
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3. They play American football in many countries nowadays.
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4. Someone’s taken my pen.
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5. They won’t postpone the football match, despite the rain.
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6. Did your teacher give you extra homework?
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2. Rewrite these sentences in the active.
1.. La Colmena was written by Camilo José Cela.
.... Camilo José Cela wrote La Colmena.
2.. He’s been offered a new part in the film.
.... They ..............................................................................
3.. I’m sure she’ll be given a nice present.
.... I’m sure they ...............................................................
4.. I haven’t been invited to John’s party.
.... John .............................................................................
5.. Peter has been attacked by a large dog.
.... A large dog .................................................................
6.. The students were told by their teacher to be quiet.
.... The teacher ...........................................................
3. Write sentences using have/get + something + done.
1. walls / paint
.... We should have the walls painted.
2.. skirt / shorten
.... I ..............................................................................................
3.. car engine / chec
.... They .......................................................................................
4.. computer programme / install
.... Her .........................................................................................
5.. autobiography / publish
.... She ........................................................................................
6.. dog / train We
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ANSWER KEY : Grammar Worksheet
1. 2. The players were watched very closely by the referee. 3. American football is played in many countries nowadays. 4. My pen has been taken. 5. The football match won’t be postponed, despite the rain. 6. Were you given extra homework by your teacher?
2. 2. They’ve offered him a new part in the film. 3. I’m sure they’ll give her a nice present.4. John hasn’t invited me to his party.5. A large dog has attacked Peter. 6. The teacher told the students to be quiet.
