[DSE] The Passive Voice

In a passive sentence, the subject is the person/thing that does the action.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In a passive sentence, the subject is the person/thing affected by the action.

Tick ALL the correct sentences.

• The room is cleaned every day.

• The room was cleaned every day.

• The room be cleaned every day.

• The room will be clean every day.

Answer explanation

The expression 'every day' does not affect the tenses used.

The arrangements for our class picnic _____ in last Friday's meeting.

• were discussed

• were discuss

• was discuss

• discussed

We use 'by' to mention the person/thing that does the action.

• True

• False

The dishes _____ by my sister tonight.

• are going to be washed

• is going to be washed

• are going to wash

• going to be washed

The classroom _____ by Ms Chan for the time being. Please use another room.

• is being used

• is used

• being used

• be used

Answer explanation

Passive action which is going on = be + being + PP

Your phone _____ (check) by our technician at the moment. Please come back in 30 minutes.

• is being checked

• is checked

• is checking

• being checked

Answer explanation

At the moment = Now

Passive action which is going on = be + being + PP

This problem _____ (discuss) right now, and we have very different opinions.

Answer explanation

Passive action which is going on = be + being + PP

School rules _____ at all times.

• must be obeyed

• must obey

• must being obeyed

• must be obey

Complete the sentence with a preposition:

John was hurt _____ a knife.

Answer explanation

Use with instead of by in passive sentences to introduce an instrument.