The passive
Basic Pattern : (be) + V3 Past participle
Here are some samples of passive sentences in different times/tenses :
1. Simple present
a. Active : Mary helps
John
b. Passive : John is
helped by Mary
2. Present progressive/continues
a. Active : Mary is
helping John
b. Passive : John is being helped by Mary
3. Present Perfect
a. Active : Mary has
helped John
b. Passive : John has
been helped by Mary
4. Simple Past
a. Active : Mary helped
John
b. Passive : John was
helped by Mary
5. Past progressive/continues
a. Active : Mary was
helping John
b. Passive : John was
being helped by Mary
6. Past Perfect
a. Active : Mary had
helped John
b. Passive : John had
been helped by Mary
7. Simple Future
a. Active : Mary will
help John
b. Passive : John will be
helped by Mary
8. Be going to
a. Active : Mary is
going to help John
b. Passive : John is
going to be helped by Mary
Now let's do the practice!
B. Fill in
the blanks with the right passive form!
1. A cup of
coffee __________________by my father every morning. (drink)
2. An island
___________ by water. (surround)
3. The class
was too large, so it ______________ into two sections. (divide)
4. A
bracelet ________________ around the wrist. (wear)
5. last week
I _________ a job at a local bank, but i didn't accept. (offer)
6. Even
though construction costs are high, a new dormitory _____next year. (will - build)
7. Meat ____________
in a refrigerator or it will spoil. (must – keep)
8. We tried,
but the window _________. It was painted shut. (couldn’t – open)
9. I read
about a hunter who ____________ by a wild animal. (kill)
10. The
World Cup soccer games ____ all over the world right now. (broadcast)
B. Change
into the passive!
1.
Shakespeare wrote that play.
2. Bill will
invite Ann to the party.
3. Alex is
preparing that report.
4.
Waitresses and waiters serve customers.
5. Shirley
has suggested a new idea.
For more exercises about The Passive, CLICK HERE
and also Passive Voice - Exercise
For more exercises about The Passive, CLICK HERE
and also Passive Voice - Exercise
