B2 · Grammar

Passive Voice

Shifting the focus from who did something to what happened.

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1. The letter ___ by Sarah yesterday.

2. English ___ in many countries.

3. The bridge ___ in 1990.

4. This report ___ by tomorrow.

5. The cake ___ by my mother right now.

6. The window ___ by the storm last night.

7. New rules ___ next month.

8. The documents ___ already ___.

9. This song ___ by a famous singer.

10. The car ___ every week.

Answer key — Passive Voice (B2)

  1. B — was written. Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
  2. B — is spoken. Present simple passive: is/are + past participle.
  3. B — was built. Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
  4. B — will be finished. Future passive: will be + past participle.
  5. B — is being baked. Present continuous passive: is/are being + past participle.
  6. B — was broken. Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
  7. C — will be introduced. Future passive: will be + past participle.
  8. B — have … been signed. Present perfect passive: have/has been + past participle.
  9. B — was sung. Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
  10. B — is washed. Present simple passive: is/are + past participle.

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