Revising Passive Voice | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 12 Public

Decide if the verb forms are right or wrong. Correct the wrong ones. The task has been adapted from the book Destination C1&C2 (MacMillan).

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1.Could you tell me where was your passport been issued?

Could you tell me where your passport was issued?

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2. When the winning actor was finally announced, a big cheer went up.

Correct!

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3. Has your business trip to London next week confirmed by the UK office?

Has your business trip to London next week been confirmed by the UK office?

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4. Everyone who was been invited attended the wedding.

Everyone who had been invited attended the wedding.

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5. The wire coat hanger invented in 1903 by a Mr Parkhouse.

The wire coat hanger was invented in 1903 by a Mr Parkhouse.

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6. The issue has discussed in Parliament last week, but no decisions were taken.

The issued was discussed in Parliament last week, but no decision were taken.

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7. By the time we get there, the problem should have been sorted out.

Correct!

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8. Britain was be invaded by the Romans under Emperor Claudius in 43 AD.

Britain was invaded by the Romans under Emperor Claudius in 43 AD.

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9. The engagement party had been planned months in advance, but we still had problems.

Correct!

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10. After be treated, she was allowed to leave the hospital.

After being treated, she was allowed to leave the hospital.

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11. We boarded the ship and were showing to our cabin by a steward.

We boarded the ship and were shown to our cabin by a steward.

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12. The new shopping area is to be opened by that famous actor from a soap opera.

Correct!

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