PASSIVE VOICE REVIEW

Write the verb tense on the line, underline the object and then change the sentence to passive voice.

Example: They are learning a new language. Present continuous

A new language is being learnt/learned by them.

1. We sell tickets for all shows at the box office. Simple Present

Tickets for all shows are sold at the box office.

2. The guide is collecting samples for the research. Present Continuous

Samples for the research are being collected by the guide.

3. Did your mom prepare soup? Simple Past

Was soup prepared by your mom?

4. Someone has sent the same message several times. Present Perfect

The same message has been sent several times.

5. The brothers Grimm named their story collection “Children´s and Household Tales”. Simple Past

Grimm´s story collection was named “Children´s and Household Tales”.

6. The Ecuadorian haven´t built themes parks yet. Present Perfect

Themes parks haven´t been built by the Ecuadorian yet.

7. The Stevensons weren´t carrying many supplies with them. Past Continuous

Many supplies weren´t being carried by the Stevensons.

8. Dogs don´t eat tuna. Simple Present

Tuna is not eaten by dogs.

9. Have you ever published a book? Present Perfect

Has a book ever been published by you?

10. Marie will design a costume. Future (will)

A costume will be designed by Marie.

11. One of the students broke the window last night. Simple Past

The window was broken by one of the students last night.

12. They make a delicious coffee in Brazil. Simple Present

A delicious coffee is made in Brazil.

13. We teach our students English and French. (2 options) Simple Present
English and French are taught by us.

Our students are taught English and French.

14. We won´t put all these expensive things into boxes. Future (will)

All these expensive things won´t be put into boxes.

15. Millions of people use the internet every day. Simple Present

The internet is used by millions of people every day.

16. John gave Elizabeth that beautiful ring. (2 options) Simple Past

That beautiful ring was given to Elizabeth by John.

Elizabeth was given a beautiful ring.

17. People don´t use this road very often. Simple Present

This road is not used very often. (or isn´t used)

18. Have they offered him a better job? Present Perfect

Has he been offered a better job?

19. They are selling cheap roses next door. Present Continuous

Cheap roses are being sold next door.

20. Someone is helping her with the housework. Present Continuous

She is being helped with the housework.

Rewrite the following passage in the Passive.

Some people saw a UFO in the sky above London last night. They reported it to the police. The army sent a
helicopter to look at it closer. The UFO shot the helicopter down and killed both men in it. People have
given photographs of the UFO to the police. Experts are looking at them now.

A UFO was seen in the sky above London last night. It was reported to the police. A helicopter was sent by
the army to look at it closer. The helicopter was shot down and both men were killed by the UFO.
Photographs of the UFO have been given to the police. They are being looked by experts now.