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