Passive Voice

Learn and practice passive voice with clear examples and exercises!

The Passive Voice Watch the video and learn the rules. simple-present :: Simple-present Click on "Task 1" and do the exercise. Read the instructions carefully.You should check your answers to make sure you got it right. Task 1 Task 2. Write the verbs in the passive.It could be in the present, past or future. 1. The first Summer Youth Olympics were organized(organize) in 2010 in Singapore. 2. Before the course they had an English test online. Based on that, they were placed (place) in groups before they met.3. Tower Bridge was completed (complete) in 1894. In 1977 it was painted(paint) red, white, and blue to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee.4. The rubbish was taken (take) by the boys while the cleaning was done (do) by the girls.5. Two new chefs were employed (employ) last month to improve the quality of the dishes.6. The Sydney Opera House was designed (design) to look like the sails of boat in the harbour. 7. The Great Barrier Reef should not be missed (should not miss) when travelling in Australia.8. London's Millennium Bridge was closed (close) three days after its opening because it wasn't strong when large crowds of people crossed it.9. Can the free samples be taken (take) home? Task 3:Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. It can be Passive or Active. 1. At Rosh Hashana, apples are dipped (DIP) in honey.2. He read(READ) his essay in front of the whole class last week.3. The problem will be discussed (DISCUSS) tomorrow.4. The window won't be repaired(NOT REPAIR) until next week.5. The band was playing when the waiters entered(ENTER) the room.6. My books were removed (REMOVE) some time yesterday and so I couldn't find them.7. The air-conditioning works(WORK) all summer.8. Loud noise is made(MAKE) during recess at schools. Task 4: Write the sentences in the passive The porter will collect our bags in ten minutes. They took Ronen to the hospital. The fire destroyed many valuable paintings. Does someone clean your house every week? Will they finish the job tonight?