Passive Voice Quiz

We make the passive using the verb be + ____ __________

Which of the options are true? You can pick more than one.

We use the passive voice when...

• We don't know who exactly did the action

• We know who did the action but we want to focus on the thing/person who is affected by it

• It's obvious who did the action

• We are writing formal essays, reports, news stories, etc.

Write a sentence using the passive voice.

Complete the passive sentences with the verb in brackets and in the form given.

An unexpected improvement in the economy _____________ (report) last month. (past
simple)

Complete the passive sentences with the verb in brackets and in the form given.

A controversial video ________________ (remove) from several social media platforms. (present perfect)

Complete the passive sentences with the verb in brackets and in the form given.

1. Websites selling fake holidays ___________________ (investigate) by police. (present continuous)

Complete the passive sentences with the verb in brackets and in the form given.

1. A new radio station ___________________ (launch)

   next month by the world's biggest newspaper group. (future with will)

Read the explanation and write a passive sentence using a reporting verb.

1. Rewrite the sentences using the passive + to + infinitive.

2. Police believe the suspect used false identities.
   The suspect _________________________________.

1. Rewrite the sentences using the passive + to + infinitive.

2. People consider the triathlon to be one of the most challenging sports.

   The triathlon _______________________________________.