C1 - U8 Quiz - P2 - Grammar Passive Voice

Match this example with the uses.

Time constraints and hectic lifestyles are believed to be the main causes of stress.

• the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)

• the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact

• fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent

• an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure

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Although little talked about, both good and bad stress are known to exist.

• the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)

• the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact

• fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent

• an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure

Match this example with the uses.

Knowing your own stress threshold is said to be important in controlling stress.

• the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)

• the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact

• fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent

• an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure

Match this example with the uses.

Techniques such as yoga are widely used to combat stress.

• the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)

• the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact

• fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent

• an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure

Match this example with the uses.

It is said that stress changes the neurochemical makeup of the body.

• the agent is unknown, unimportant or assumed (or to be diplomatic)

• the agent is too wordy or complex to front the sentences / the agent is new, interesting or surprising and the end position gives it more impact

• fronting a sentence with it to draw a conclusion, be more tentative, or avoid giving more specific information about the agent

• an alternative impersonal passive form instead of the it fronting structure

Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses

Don’t _____ from making mistakes. They may be vilified, but it can be a positive experience. (be / put off)

Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses.

If your dreams _____ , then look to the future. Don’t dwell on the past. (be / shatter)

Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses.

Procrastination and putting off jobs _____ stress levels. (say / increase)

Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses.

Living outside your comfort zone is _____ a positive experience – so embrace it. (think / be)

Complete the sentences with the words in parenteses.

If you _____ supported by friends at times, this is completely normal. We all need our friends. (need / be)