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

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 verb 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.