Passive verb forms – English Grammar Test for B1
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Multiple Choice (1–15)
1 The cake ___ by Mary yesterday.
a) was baked
b) baked
c) is baking
2 This song ___ by millions every year.
a) sings
b) is sung
c) sang
3 The report ___ tomorrow.
a) will send
b) will be sent
c) is sending
4 The window ___ by a stone last night.
a) broke
b) was broken
c) is broken
5 The homework ___ yet.
a) hasn’t finished
b) hasn’t been finished
c) didn’t finished
6 The patient ___ to hospital now.
a) is being taken
b) is taken
c) takes
7 A new bridge ___ across the river last year.
a) was built
b) built
c) has build
8 Dinner ___ now, please sit down.
a) is being served
b) is serve
c) serves
9 The thief ___ by the police yesterday.
a) was caught
b) caught
c) is catching
10 English ___ in many countries.
a) speaks
b) is spoken
c) is speaking
11 These shoes ___ in Italy.
a) are made
b) made
c) was made
12 The results ___ tomorrow.
a) will announce
b) will be announced
c) are announcing
13 The contract ___ yesterday.
a) was signed
b) signed
c) has sign
14 The street ___ at the moment.
a) is being repaired
b) repairs
c) is repair
15 This film ___ on TV next Sunday.
a) will show
b) will be shown
c) is show
Gap-fill (16–30)
16 The letters ___ (deliver) every morning.
17 The book ___ (write) by Dickens.
18 The road ___ (repair) yesterday.
19 The project ___ (complete) next week.
20 The song ___ (sing) at the concert now.
21 The homework ___ (not/do) yet.
22 The thief ___ (catch) last night.
23 Dinner ___ (serve) at 7 p.m. every day.
24 The meeting ___ (hold) tomorrow.
25 The hospital ___ (build) in 1985.
26 The car ___ (wash) right now.
27 This problem ___ (already/solve).
28 Coffee ___ (grow) in many countries.
29 The patient ___ (take) to hospital yesterday.
30 The invitation cards ___ (print) last week.
Error Correction (31–40)
31 The house is build in 2000.
32 The letters will delivered tomorrow.
33 The room was clean yesterday.
34 The song write by John Lennon.
35 Dinner is serve now.
36 The thief was catch last week.
37 The problem has solve already.
38 The exam papers are check now.
39 The patient was take to hospital.
40 The invitations haven’t print yet.
Dialogue Completion (41–50)
41
A: Has the report been sent yet?
B: Yes, it ___ (send) this morning.
42
A: When will the new museum open?
B: It ___ (open) next year.
43
A: Who wrote this book?
B: It ___ (write) by Dickens.
44
A: Is dinner ready?
B: Yes, it ___ (serve) now.
45
A: Did the police arrest the thief?
B: Yes, he ___ (arrest) last night.
46
A: Has the problem been solved?
B: Yes, it ___ (solve).
47
A: When were the letters posted?
B: They ___ (post) yesterday.
48
A: Is the road still under construction?
B: Yes, it ___ (repair) now.
49
A: Are many languages spoken here?
B: Yes, English and French ___ (speak).
50
A: Will the results be announced soon?
B: Yes, they ___ (announce) tomorrow.
Reading Comprehension (51–60)
Read the short passage and answer the questions.
The Taj Mahal in India was built in the 17th century by the emperor Shah Jahan. It was constructed as a monument to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Over the years, the building has been visited by millions of tourists and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Today, it is carefully preserved, and restoration work is carried out regularly. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
51 When was the Taj Mahal built?
52 Who was it built by?
53 Why was it constructed?
54 Has the Taj Mahal been visited by tourists?
55 When was it declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
56 How is it preserved today?
57 Is restoration work carried out?
58 Is the Taj Mahal considered beautiful?
59 What has happened to the building over the years?
60 Who was it dedicated to?
Answer
1 b) was baked – Past Simple Passive.
2 b) is sung – Present Simple Passive.
3 b) will be sent – Future Passive.
4 b) was broken – Past Simple Passive.
5 b) hasn’t been finished – Present Perfect Passive.
6 a) is being taken – Present Continuous Passive.
7 a) was built – Past Simple Passive.
8 a) is being served – Present Continuous Passive.
9 a) was caught – Past Simple Passive.
10 b) is spoken – Present Simple Passive.
11 a) are made – Present Simple Passive.
12 b) will be announced – Future Passive.
13 a) was signed – Past Simple Passive.
14 a) is being repaired – Present Continuous Passive.
15 b) will be shown – Future Passive.
16 are delivered – Present Simple Passive.
17 was written – Past Simple Passive.
18 was repaired – Past Simple Passive.
19 will be completed – Future Passive.
20 is being sung – Present Continuous Passive.
21 hasn’t been done – Present Perfect Passive.
22 was caught – Past Simple Passive.
23 is served – Present Simple Passive.
24 will be held – Future Passive.
25 was built – Past Simple Passive.
26 is being washed – Present Continuous Passive.
27 has already been solved – Present Perfect Passive.
28 is grown – Present Simple Passive.
29 was taken – Past Simple Passive.
30 were printed – Past Simple Passive.
31 The house was built in 2000. – Correct Past Simple Passive.
32 The letters will be delivered tomorrow. – Future Passive needs “be”.
33 The room was cleaned yesterday. – Past participle needed.
34 The song was written by John Lennon. – Correct past participle.
35 Dinner is being served now. – Continuous Passive.
36 The thief was caught last week. – Correct past participle.
37 The problem has been solved already. – Perfect Passive requires “been”.
38 The exam papers are being checked now. – Continuous Passive.
39 The patient was taken to hospital. – Correct past participle.
40 The invitations haven’t been printed yet. – Perfect Passive needs “been”.
41 was sent – Past Simple Passive.
42 will be opened – Future Passive.
43 was written – Past Simple Passive.
44 is being served – Present Continuous Passive.
45 was arrested – Past Simple Passive.
46 has been solved – Present Perfect Passive.
47 were posted – Past Simple Passive.
48 is being repaired – Present Continuous Passive.
49 are spoken – Present Simple Passive.
50 will be announced – Future Passive.
51 In the 17th century. – From text.
52 By Shah Jahan. – Passive form in text.
53 As a monument to his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
54 Yes, by millions of tourists. – Present Perfect Passive.
55 In 1983. – Exact date.
56 It is carefully preserved. – Present Simple Passive.
57 Yes, restoration work is carried out regularly. – Present Passive.
58 Yes, it is considered one of the most beautiful buildings. – Present Passive.
59 It has been visited by millions of tourists. – Present Perfect Passive.
60 To Mumtaz Mahal. – From text.