Test «Passive Voice»

1. Choose the sentences in Passive Voice and translate them into Russian.

a) They speak English in Australia. _______________________________

b) My granny cooks tasty pies. ___________________________________

c) America was discovered by Columbus. __________________________

d) The letter must be sent. _______________________________________

e) The babies will be looked after. _________________________________

 

2. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1) The church ________ built in the 14th century.

a. is          b. was         c. will be

2) The exhibition ____________ decorated soon.

a. is          b. was         c. will be

3) Two bottles ___________ drunk because it was too hot.

a. are        b. were       c. will be

4) Such films ____________ shown on this channel.

a. isn’t        b. can’t      c. aren’t

5) This painting ____________ sold for 2,000$ last month.

a. is           b. was          c. were

 

3. Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in passive.

1) The rooms __________________ (clean) every day.

2) This book _________________ (translate) into many languages.

3) A lot of parties ___________________ (held) here.

4) The cake _____________________ (buy) tomorrow.

5) This rule must ____________________ (explain) to the pupils.

 

4. Write the same in a different way. Use the Passive Voice.

1) Fleming discovered penicillin. __________________________________

2) You must learn the words. ____________________________________

3) He saw Mary in the park. _____________________________________

4) I won’t forget your help. ______________________________________

5) A lot of people recycle bottles to help our planet. ___________________

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5. Translate into English.

1) Газеты доставляют каждое утро. _____________________________

2) Эти цветы следует поливать два раза в неделю. ________________

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3) Нас встретили в аэропорту. __________________________________

4) Я надеюсь, их проинформируют завтра. ________________________

5) Этот велосипед подарили Тому пять лет назад. __________________

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