Active and Passive Voice – English Grammar Test for B2
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PART A – MULTIPLE CHOICE (15 QUESTIONS)
1 The new product ________ in Japan.
(a) makes
(b) is made
(c) made
2 The letter ________ by the manager yesterday.
(a) was written
(b) wrote
(c) was writing
3 The report ________ yet.
(a) hasn’t finished
(b) hasn’t been finished
(c) didn’t finish
4 A new hospital ________ in this city next year.
(a) will be built
(b) builds
(c) is building
5 They ________ my wallet while I was at the cinema.
(a) stole
(b) was stolen
(c) has stolen
6 English ________ as a second language in many countries.
(a) speaks
(b) is spoken
(c) spoken
7 The concert ________ because of the bad weather.
(a) was canceled
(b) cancels
(c) is canceling
8 The thief ________ by the police last night.
(a) caught
(b) was caught
(c) has caught
9 The package ________ to your house tomorrow.
(a) delivers
(b) will be delivered
(c) will deliver
10 The film ________ by a famous director.
(a) was directed
(b) directs
(c) directing
11 The windows ________ every Monday.
(a) clean
(b) are cleaned
(c) were cleaned
12 The documents ________ to the head office already.
(a) have been sent
(b) have sent
(c) were sending
13 They ________ the new bridge last year.
(a) built
(b) were built
(c) has built
14 A new law ________ by the government next week.
(a) is being passed
(b) will be passed
(c) passes
15 The company ________ by a young entrepreneur in 1999.
(a) founded
(b) was founded
(c) has founded
PART B – GAP-FILL (15 QUESTIONS)
16 The homework __________ (already / check) by the teacher.
17 My car __________ (repair) right now at the garage.
18 This restaurant __________ (open) last month.
19 A lot of mistakes __________ (make) in the last report.
20 All tickets __________ (sell) out before the concert started.
21 The road __________ (build) two years ago.
22 The meeting __________ (hold) in this room next Friday.
23 This car __________ (design) in Italy.
24 The thieves __________ (catch) by the police yesterday.
25 The food __________ (prepare) by the chef at the moment.
26 The results __________ (announce) soon.
27 The book __________ (translate) into several languages.
28 The room __________ (clean) before guests arrived.
29 A new shopping center __________ (build) in our city this year.
30 The package __________ (deliver) to your office tomorrow morning.
PART C – SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (10 QUESTIONS)
31 They are painting the walls.
→ ____________________________________________
32 The teacher gave each student a certificate.
→ ____________________________________________
33 People speak Spanish in Mexico.
→ ____________________________________________
34 Someone broke the window yesterday.
→ ____________________________________________
35 They have opened a new gym near my house.
→ ____________________________________________
36 They will hold a meeting next week.
→ ____________________________________________
37 The company has already released the new software.
→ ____________________________________________
38 They are repairing the road at the moment.
→ ____________________________________________
39 Someone has stolen my phone!
→ ____________________________________________
40 They didn’t invite me to the party.
→ ____________________________________________
PART D – ERROR CORRECTION (10 QUESTIONS)
Find and correct the mistake.
41 The house build two years ago.
42 The report was writing by the secretary.
43 The homework has been check already.
44 They is repairing the car now.
45 The results were announcing yesterday.
46 The thief catch by the police last night.
47 My laptop was repair last week.
48 The project will be complete next month.
49 The museum is opening yesterday.
50 English spoken in over 100 countries.
PART E – DIALOGUE COMPLETION (5 QUESTIONS)
51
A: Have they finished building the bridge?
B: Yes, it __________ (complete) last week.
52
A: Why are there so many workers outside?
B: The street __________ (repair) right now.
53
A: Who designed this building?
B: It __________ (design) by a famous architect.
54
A: Has the package arrived yet?
B: Yes, it __________ (deliver) this morning.
55
A: Why is the museum closed?
B: It __________ (renovate) this month.
PART F – SHORT READING (5 QUESTIONS)
The Golden Tower Hotel was opened in 1980 and quickly became one of the city’s most famous landmarks. It is known for its beautiful architecture and luxury service. Over the years, many celebrities have stayed there. Recently, the hotel has been renovated to include modern facilities and eco-friendly features. The new rooftop garden is being admired by visitors from around the world.
56 When was the hotel opened?
(a) In 1980
(b) In 1990
(c) In 2000
57 What is the hotel known for?
(a) Its low prices
(b) Its architecture and service
(c) Its location
58 Who has stayed at the hotel over the years?
(a) Politicians
(b) Celebrities
(c) Students
59 What has recently happened to the hotel?
(a) It was demolished.
(b) It was renovated.
(c) It was sold.
60 What new feature is being admired?
(a) The swimming pool
(b) The rooftop garden
(c) The restaurant
Answer
1 (b) is made – Present simple passive for general truth.
2 (a) was written – Past simple passive.
3 (b) hasn’t been finished – Present perfect passive.
4 (a) will be built – Future passive.
5 (a) stole – Active simple past.
6 (b) is spoken – Present simple passive.
7 (a) was canceled – Past simple passive.
8 (b) was caught – Past simple passive.
9 (b) will be delivered – Future passive.
10 (a) was directed – Past simple passive.
11 (b) are cleaned – Present simple passive.
12 (a) have been sent – Present perfect passive.
13 (a) built – Active past simple.
14 (b) will be passed – Future passive.
15 (b) was founded – Past simple passive.
16 has already been checked – Present perfect passive.
17 is being repaired – Present continuous passive.
18 was opened – Past simple passive.
19 were made – Past simple passive.
20 had been sold – Past perfect passive.
21 was built – Past simple passive.
22 will be held – Future passive.
23 was designed – Past simple passive.
24 were caught – Past simple passive.
25 is being prepared – Present continuous passive.
26 will be announced – Future passive.
27 has been translated – Present perfect passive.
28 had been cleaned – Past perfect passive.
29 is being built – Present continuous passive.
30 will be delivered – Future passive.
31 The walls are being painted. – Present continuous passive.
32 Each student was given a certificate. – Double-object passive.
33 Spanish is spoken in Mexico. – Present simple passive.
34 The window was broken yesterday. – Past simple passive.
35 A new gym has been opened near my house. – Present perfect passive.
36 A meeting will be held next week. – Future passive.
37 The new software has already been released. – Present perfect passive.
38 The road is being repaired at the moment. – Present continuous passive.
39 My phone has been stolen! – Present perfect passive.
40 I wasn’t invited to the party. – Past simple passive.
41 Correction: was built – Missing auxiliary was.
42 Correction: was written – Past participle needed.
43 Correction: has been checked – Past participle.
44 Correction: are repairing – Plural subject they → are.
45 Correction: were announced – Past simple passive.
46 Correction: was caught – Past simple passive.
47 Correction: was repaired – Past simple passive.
48 Correction: will be completed – Future passive form.
49 Correction: was opened – Past simple passive.
50 Correction: is spoken – Missing auxiliary is.
51 was completed – Past simple passive.
52 is being repaired – Present continuous passive.
53 was designed – Past simple passive.
54 was delivered – Past simple passive.
55 is being renovated – Present continuous passive.
56 (a) In 1980 – “Was opened in 1980.”
57 (b) Its architecture and service – “Known for its beautiful architecture and luxury service.”
58 (b) Celebrities – “Many celebrities have stayed there.”
59 (b) It was renovated. – “Has been renovated.”
60 (b) The rooftop garden – “Is being admired by visitors.”