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The Passive (B2 level)

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  • It _____ decided ___________________.
    It was decided to celebrate Anthony's birthday.
  • Our school _______________
    Our school was founded in 1904
  • A date for the festival ______________________ for next year. (BEEN)
    A date for the festival hasn't been arranged for next year.
  • What is the passive verb in this sentence? "It was recommended to me by wife, as it's her favourite festival"
    was recommended
  • Change into the passive: "We've packed our cases ready for the move"
    Our cases *have been packed* ready for the move
  • Channel 4 ___________________ the only channel which will broadcast the opening ceremony. (THOUGHT)
    Channel 4 is thought to be the only channel which will broadcast the opening ceremony.
  • Change into the passive: "They washed all the dirty plates by hand"
    All the dirty plates *were washed* by hand
  • You won't be able to email me while my laptop_______________
    You won't be able to email me while my laptop is being repaired
  • Is this sentence correct? "It has been decided to buy new uniforms for the airline ground staff"
    Correct
  • It is _________________ more popular than ever. (THAT)
    It is said that the festival is more popular than ever.
  • What is the grammatical form of a passive sentence?
    *be* + past participle
  • Is this sentence correct? "Homeless people are know to sleep in cardboard boxes under that bridge"
    Incorrect: are known
  • The festival ______________________ in the 18th century. (HAVE)
    The festival is believed to have originated in the 18th century.
  • In a passive sentence, what word can replace *be* for informal sentences?
    get
  • My wallet____________
    My wallet was stolen!
  • What is the passive verb in this sentence? "I went to a festival in England which is held every July"
    is held
  • Have you heard? I_________________
    Have you heard? I have been awarded second prize!
  • If you hadn't done the work, you______________________
    If you hadn't done the work, you would have been told off
  • Nelson Mandela _____ said _________________________ .
    Nelson Mandela is said to have been South Africa's best president.
  • It ___ considered _____________________ .
    It is considered that Pitbulls are a dangerous breed of dog.
  • Carnival ___________________ the best festival of the year. (CONSIDERED)
    Carnival is considered to be the best festival of the year.
  • Change into the passive: "It's helpful when people keep you well informed"
    It's helpful when you *are kept* well informed
  • Is this sentence correct? "Pele considered to have been the best footballer of all time"
    Incorrect: is considered
  • She is _________________ as carnival queen. (BE)
    She is expected to be chosen as carnival queen.
  • Is this sentence correct? "Some football supporters been reported to be engaging in antisocial behaviour"
    Incorrect: have been reported
  • What is the passive verb in this sentence? "Spectators gathering around the many stages are definitely very well entertained"
    are entertained
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