Complete the given sentences using an appropriate passive verb form. Each question is followed by three suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
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Question 1
That portrait ……………………. by my mother.
A
was painted
B
had painted
C
was painting
Question 1 Explanation:
The active voice is: My mother painted that portrait.
Question 2
All of them …………………
A
have invited
B
have been invited
C
have been inviting
Question 2 Explanation:
The active voice is: I have invited all of them.
Question 3
The table …………………..
A
has been laid
B
has been laying
C
has laid
Question 3 Explanation:
The active voice is: The hostess has laid the table.
Question 4
He ……………… the door.
A
was showed
B
has shown
C
was shown
Question 4 Explanation:
The active voice is: They showed him the door.
Question 5
Everything ………………….. by Monday.
A
will have been finishing
B
will finish
C
will have been finished
Question 5 Explanation:
The active voice is: We will have finished everything by Monday.
Question 6
Their statements have already ………………..
A
recorded
B
been recorded
C
been recording
Question 6 Explanation:
The active voice is: They have already recorded their statements.
Question 7
French ……………….. in many parts of the world.
A
speaks
B
is spoken
C
has been speaking
Question 7 Explanation:
The active voice is: They speak French in many parts of the world.
Question 8
The roof ……………………. by the contractor.
A
has been repairing
B
is repairing
C
is being repaired
Question 8 Explanation:
The active voice is: The contractor is repairing the roof.
Question 9
Your life ………………… by this book.
A
will be changed
B
will be changing
C
will change
Question 9 Explanation:
The active sentence is: This book will change your life.
Question 10
Little children need to ………………….
A
take care of
B
be taken care of
C
taken care of
Question 10 Explanation:
The active voice is: Parents need to take care of little children.
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