GRAMMAR TEST. The passive.

1. Choose the correct form of the verb in each sentence.

1. Someone lent / was lent Tom a large amount of money.
2. They was offered /ve offered him a part in a musical.
3. How much do you paid / are you paid?
4. I havent asked / havent been asked any questions by the police yet.
5. The teacher was told / told the students to work in groups of three.
6. Carol is offered / offered me a lift home.
7. The information will be sent / will send by e-mail.
8. We had shown/ have been shown them the way home, but they got lost anyway.
9. He is being paid /is paying by the marketing department.
10. Did they give / Were they given you any explanation?
11. They would be given you / would have given you help in solving your problem
if you had asked.

2. Rewrite these sentences in the passive.

1. Hooligans have disgraced Britain many times.
.... Britain has been disgraced by hooligans many times.
2. Vargas Llosa has observed British society very closely.
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3. They play golf in many countries.
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4. Someones stolen my bicycle.
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5. In spite of the snow, they wont call off the football match.
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6. Did the doctor give the patient any advice?
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3. Put the words in the correct order.

1. sold / for / Are / tickets / concert / the / being. Are tickets for the concert being sold?
2. given / answer / Does / the / to / be / immediately / have
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3. Britain / allowed / smoke / cafes / Are / to / in / you / in

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4. before / been / programme / used / Has / this
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5. grown / can / flowers / such / How / be / here / beautiful
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6. for / car / the / How / much / new / paid / was
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4. Rewrite these sentences using the have/get + something + done structure.

1. Shopkeepers windows have been broken by football hooligans.
.... Shopkeepers have had their windows broken by football hooligans.
2. The decorator is going to paint my room tomorrow.
I .................................................................................................
3. They have just washed Maggies car.
Maggie .....................................................................................
4. They are delivering the new fridge tomorrow.
I ................................................................................................
5. Garys arm was twisted in the fight.
Gary ........................................................................................
6. Well ask someone to clean the office.
We ............................................................................................

1. Rewrite these sentences in the passive.

1. Hooligans have spoilt the enjoyment of football.
.... The enjoyment of football has been spoilt by hooligans.
2. The referee watched the players very closely.
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3. They play American football in many countries nowadays.
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4. Someones taken my pen.

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5. They wont postpone the football match, despite the rain.
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6. Did your teacher give you extra homework?
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2. Rewrite these sentences in the active.
1.. La Colmena was written by Camilo Jos Cela. Camilo Jos Cela wrote La Colmena.
2.. Hes been offered a new part in the film.
They ..............................................................................
3.. Im sure shell be given a nice present.
Im sure they ...............................................................
4.. I havent been invited to Johns party.
John .............................................................................
5.. Peter has been attacked by a large dog.
A large dog .................................................................
6.. The students were told by their teacher to be quiet.
The teacher ...........................................................
3. Write sentences using have/get + something + done.
1. walls / paint
We should have the walls painted.
2.. skirt / shorten.

I .........................................................................................................

3.. car engine / check.

They ...........................................................................................

4.. computer programme / install . Her..............................................................................

5.. autobiography / publish. She .......................................................................................
6.. dog / train / We.

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ANSWER KEY Grammar Test

1. 2. ve offered; 3. are you paid; 4. havent been asked; 5. told; 6. offered; 7. will be
sent; 8. had shown; 9. is being paid; 10. Did they give; 11. would have given you
2. 2. British society has been observed very closely by Vargas Llosa. 3. Golf is played
in many countries. 4. My bicycle has been stolen. 5. In spite of the snow, the football
match wont be called off. 6. Was the patient given any advice by the doctor?
3. 2. Does the answer have to be given immediately? 3. Are you allowed to smoke in
cafes in Britain?
4. Has this programme been used before? 5. How can such beautiful flowers be grown
here? 6. How much was paid for the new car?
4. 2. Im having my room painted by the decorator tomorrow. 3. Maggie has just had
her car washed.4. Im having the new fridge delivered tomorrow.5. Gary had his arm
twisted in the fight. 6. Well have the office cleaned.

ANSWER KEY: Grammar Worksheet

1. 2. The players were watched very closely by the referee. 3. American football is
played in many countries nowadays. 4. My pen has been taken. 5. The football match
wont be postponed, despite the rain. 6. Were you given extra homework by your
teacher?
2. 2. Theyve offered him a new part in the film. 3. Im sure theyll give her a nice
present.4. John hasnt invited me to his party.5. A large dog has attacked Peter. 6. The
teacher told the students to be quiet.