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