Passive verb forms

Passive verb forms

Exercise 2

Choose the correct passive verb tense or form to complete the following sentences.

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1 When we called, she didn't answer because  she ______ for the job.

a.has been interviewed

b.was interviewed

c.was being interviewed

2 We are sorry about the problem, sir; but don't worry, the mistake ______  right now.

a.has being corrected

b.was corrected

c.is being corrected

3 English ______ understood in most countries in the world.

a.is

b.is being

c.has been

4 He  ______ promoted and now he is the accounts manager.

a.is

b.had been

c.has been

5 These photos ______ during the president's last trip to Nigeria.

a.are taken

b.were taken

c.have been taken

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6 The hotel was completely different the second time we stayed. It ______ redecorated.

a.is

b.has been

c.had been

7 The building _____ totally destroyed by the fire. All its neighbours are staying in hotels or with relatives.

a.is

b.was

c.has been

8 He ______ introduced to the Royal Family at the age of 13.

a.has been

b.was

c.was being

9 He is a very promising artist. His songs ______ known all over the world. Choose TWO correct options

a.are going to be

b.are being

c.will be

10 The mechanic told me that my car ______ repaired until next week.

a.hasn't been

b.isn't going to be

c.isn't

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Passive voice in the different verb tenses

To make a passive verb form, we have to use be in a particular verb tense and add the past participle of the main verb after it. You can see how to use the passive voice with different tenses below.
 

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Active and passive

In a passive sentence, the object of an active sentence becomes the subject. In a passive voice sentence, the subject is the receiver of the action, not the doer of the action.

• They take the photos in Africa. (active)
• The photos are taken in Africa. (passive)

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