Prepare 7 Use of English + Passive Voice | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

In fact, all the scripts and programmes for our school events __________________ by Jane. We helped her as much as we could but she always did most of the work. WRITE

were written

I can’t call them because of this,” he pulled his phone out of his pocket and showed it to me – the screen __________________ and the phone was obviously dead. BREAK

was broken

One of her regular passengers was a guitar player. Every Friday night he got on the bus carrying his guitar. The guitar __________________ of wood, not plastic, and Dana liked the way it sounded. MAKE

was made

In half an hour everything __________________ in a suitcase and Susan called her best friend to tell her the news. PACK

was packed

A large bowl of doughnuts was on the table. It __________________ with a white kitchen towel but Jeff could not resist it and pulled out a doughnut. COVER

was covered

It was larger than the room she used to live in. Everything in this room __________________ in Kim’s favourite colours and according to her taste. ARRANGE

was arranged

The territory of the zoo was large, and the animals __________________ in large enclosures that imitated their natural environment. KEEP

were kept

The Junior Dance Competition __________________ in their town every year. It was a spectacular show. HOLD

was held

It was an unusual, but interesting French class. The poem __________________ on the board, our new teacher read it and then we discussed the poet’s message, choice of words and other poetical things. WRITE

was written

The test was really long – the tasks __________________ on both sides of the page! PRINT

were printed

His expedition started in 2001. It __________________ to draw attention to the African forests. During his expedition Mike Fay made several films about the beauty of the forests. ORGANIZE

was organized

The camp __________________ in the woods, not far from the river. LOCATE (in the past)

was located

“A magic lamp. And I didn’t buy it. It __________________ in the attic of an old country house a year ago. FIND

was found

Alison took her jewellery box from the table. The box __________________ of wood and had colourful stones on the top. “You know you must never touch it, right?” Alison said. MAKE

was made

Amazingly, many of the houses __________________ centuries ago! BUILD

were built

On the table there was a huge pie. It __________________ with different fruit and looked fantastic. DECORATE

was decorated

“Why do you need a job?” I asked. “You __________________ by Mr. Green only a week ago as far as I remember.” EMPLOY

were employed

He _________________________ a lot about them! He could tell one bird from another by their songs and footprints. KNOW

knew

ne day, while he ______________ to the university, he saw Eliza. WALK

was walking

It was the winter and I _____________________ by the amount of snow there. IMPRESS

was impressed

“If the box was mine, I _______________you to touch it whenever you wanted,” I answered. Alison said nothing to that. ALLOW

would allow

"Stop complaining, Ed," said Susan. "I think the weather _______________soon." IMPROVE

will improve

My son __________ five now and I hope to celebrate his tenth birthday in a new house.” BE

is

I am very happy that you _________________a new job.

have found

I read your letter and I can tell you it is very common for young people to have ______ (argue) with their parents.

arguements

What is going to make a ___________ (different), though, is your active _______________ (involve) in class every day.

difference / involvement

What’s more, your parents will appreciate your effort and your _______________ (relation) will get better.

relationship

All you need is hard work and __________ (patient). Remember, success doesn’t usually come overnight.

patience

Do find out more about yourself. Find out what you can really do _____________ (good) than the others, eg dance or sing.

better

Do work_______________ (much) on your weak points and spend _____________ (little) time daydreaming.

more/less

Don’t look __________ (tidy), especially during an interview.

untidy

Good luck! For____________ (far) information, you can call our support line on 000443212345.

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