Passive Voice

Practice passive voice grammar exercises to enhance writing clarity.

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive form. Holland is said(say) to be one of the prettiest countries in Europe.I hate being told (tell) lies.Their telephone was installed (install) yesterday.Teachers ought to be paid (pay) a higher salary.Hotel rooms must be vacated (vacate) by 12 noon.The weeding reception must be booked (book) a month before the wedding. Fill in by or with The Magus was written by John Fowles.Who was the radio invented by ?The cyclist was knocked down by a bus.Soup is eaten with a spoon.The car was fixed by a mechanic.The glass was cut with a special tool.Her hair is coloured withhenna.'Born in the USA' was sung by Springsteen.The roast was flavoured with wine.Music will be played bythe local band. Change the sentences from the active into the passive. She likes people taking her to the theatre.She likes being taken to the theatre.Why didn't they give her the job?Why wasn't she given the job?She told them not to tell anyone.They were told not to tell anyone.Fog has delayed all flights.All flights have been delayed by fog.They are going to set the lion free next week.The lion is going to be set free next week.