Active and passive voice – English Grammar Test for B1
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Multiple Choice (1–15)
1 The letter ___ yesterday.
a) deliver
b) was delivered
c) delivers
2 They ___ a new school last year.
a) built
b) were built
c) was build
3 The cake ___ by Mary.
a) was baked
b) baked
c) is baking
4 Millions of tourists ___ London every year.
a) visit
b) are visited
c) is visiting
5 The homework ___ yet.
a) hasn’t finished
b) hasn’t been finished
c) didn’t finished
6 The road ___ at the moment.
a) is repairing
b) is being repaired
c) repairs
7 The thief ___ by the police last night.
a) was caught
b) caught
c) is catching
8 This song ___ by The Beatles.
a) was written
b) wrote
c) is writing
9 Dinner ___ now, please come.
a) serves
b) is being served
c) is serve
10 English ___ in many countries.
a) speaks
b) is spoken
c) is speaking
11 They ___ the invitations already.
a) have printed
b) have been printed
c) printed
12 The results ___ tomorrow.
a) will announce
b) will be announced
c) are announcing
13 A prize ___ to the winner yesterday.
a) was given
b) gave
c) gives
14 The museum ___ by thousands of visitors every year.
a) is visited
b) visits
c) visited
15 She ___ a letter yesterday.
a) wrote
b) was written
c) is written
Gap-fill (16–30)
16 The book ___ (write) by Dickens.
17 They ___ (organize) a concert last summer.
18 The room ___ (clean) every day.
19 The contract ___ (sign) yesterday.
20 The problem ___ (already/solve).
21 They ___ (invite) us to the party.
22 The patient ___ (take) to hospital immediately.
23 A new hospital ___ (build) next year.
24 Dinner ___ (serve) at 7 p.m.
25 The windows ___ (break) by the storm.
26 The homework ___ (not/finish) yet.
27 They ___ (discover) America in 1492.
28 The song ___ (sing) at the concert now.
29 English ___ (speak) all over the world.
30 The email ___ (already/send).
Error Correction (31–40)
31 The car is repair at the moment.
32 The thief was catch yesterday.
33 Dinner is serve now.
34 The exam papers are check by the teacher.
35 The problem has solve already.
36 The contract was sign last week.
37 The homework is finish yet.
38 The results will announce tomorrow.
39 The package were delivered yesterday.
40 English speak in many countries.
Dialogue Completion (41–50)
41
A: Has the report been sent yet?
B: Yes, it ___ (send) this morning.
42
A: Who painted this picture?
B: It ___ (paint) by Picasso.
43
A: Are the invitations ready?
B: Yes, they ___ (print) last week.
44
A: Did the police arrest the thief?
B: Yes, he ___ (arrest) last night.
45
A: Is the road still under construction?
B: Yes, it ___ (repair) now.
46
A: When will the results be announced?
B: They ___ (announce) tomorrow.
47
A: Who teaches English here?
B: It ___ (teach) by Mr. Smith.
48
A: Did Sarah write this letter?
B: Yes, it ___ (write) by her.
49
A: Has the problem been solved?
B: Yes, it ___ (solve).
50
A: Was this book translated into French?
B: Yes, it ___ (translate) last year.
Reading Comprehension (51–60)
Read the passage and answer the questions.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris was built in 1889. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel and has become one of the most famous monuments in the world. Over the years, millions of people have visited it, and photographs have been taken by tourists from everywhere. The tower is maintained carefully, and lights are switched on every evening. Today, it is considered a symbol of France and is used in many films and books.
51 When was the Eiffel Tower built?
52 Who designed it?
53 Has it become famous?
54 Who visits it every year?
55 How is it maintained today?
56 What happens every evening?
57 Is the tower considered important?
58 Where is it located?
59 What has been done by tourists?
60 Change into passive: “Millions of tourists visit the tower every year.”
Answer
1 b) was delivered – Past Simple Passive.
2 a) built – Active Past Simple.
3 a) was baked – Past Simple Passive.
4 a) visit – Active Present Simple.
5 b) hasn’t been finished – Present Perfect Passive.
6 b) is being repaired – Present Continuous Passive.
7 a) was caught – Past Simple Passive.
8 a) was written – Past Simple Passive.
9 b) is being served – Present Continuous Passive.
10 b) is spoken – Present Simple Passive.
11 a) have printed – Active Present Perfect.
12 b) will be announced – Future Passive.
13 a) was given – Past Simple Passive.
14 a) is visited – Present Simple Passive.
15 a) wrote – Active Past Simple.
16 was written – Past Simple Passive.
17 organized – Active Past Simple.
18 is cleaned – Present Simple Passive.
19 was signed – Past Simple Passive.
20 has already been solved – Present Perfect Passive.
21 invited – Active Past Simple.
22 was taken – Past Simple Passive.
23 will be built – Future Passive.
24 is served – Present Simple Passive.
25 were broken – Past Simple Passive.
26 hasn’t been finished – Present Perfect Passive.
27 discovered – Active Past Simple.
28 is being sung – Present Continuous Passive.
29 is spoken – Present Simple Passive.
30 has already been sent – Present Perfect Passive.
31 The car is being repaired at the moment. – Present Continuous Passive.
32 The thief was caught yesterday. – Correct participle.
33 Dinner is being served now. – Continuous Passive.
34 The exam papers are being checked by the teacher. – Continuous Passive.
35 The problem has been solved already. – Perfect Passive needs “been”.
36 The contract was signed last week. – Past participle “signed”.
37 The homework hasn’t been finished yet. – Perfect Passive.
38 The results will be announced tomorrow. – Future Passive needs “be”.
39 The package was delivered yesterday. – Singular subject → “was”.
40 English is spoken in many countries. – Present Simple Passive.
41 was sent – Past Simple Passive.
42 was painted – Past Simple Passive.
43 were printed – Past Simple Passive.
44 was arrested – Past Simple Passive.
45 is being repaired – Present Continuous Passive.
46 will be announced – Future Passive.
47 is taught – Present Simple Passive.
48 was written – Past Simple Passive.
49 has been solved – Present Perfect Passive.
50 was translated – Past Simple Passive.
51 1889. – From passage.
52 Gustave Eiffel. – Active.
53 Yes, it has become famous. – Present Perfect Active.
54 Millions of tourists. – Active subject.
55 It is maintained carefully. – Present Simple Passive.
56 Lights are switched on. – Present Simple Passive.
57 Yes, it is considered a symbol of France. – Present Simple Passive.
58 In Paris. – From passage.
59 Photographs have been taken. – Present Perfect Passive.
60 The tower is visited by millions of tourists every year. – Passive form.