Active and passive voice – English Grammar Test for B1
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Passage
The Statue of Liberty in New York is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It was given to the United States by France in 1886 as a symbol of freedom and friendship. The statue was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, and the metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel. Over the years, millions of people have visited the monument, and restoration projects have been carried out to preserve it. Today, the statue is protected and maintained carefully. Guided tours are offered to tourists, and tickets can be booked online. Every year, thousands of photographs are taken, and the image of the statue is used in many books and films. The Statue of Liberty represents hope and freedom, and it continues to inspire people around the world.
1 When was the Statue of Liberty given to the United States?
2 Who gave it to the U.S.?
3 Who designed the statue?
4 Who built the metal framework?
5 How many people have visited the monument?
6 Has the statue been restored?
7 Is the statue protected today?
8 Are guided tours offered to tourists?
9 How can tickets be booked?
10 What is often done by tourists every year?
11 Was the statue designed by Gustave Eiffel?
12 Has the image of the statue been used in films?
13 What does the Statue of Liberty represent?
14 Is the statue located in Paris?
15 Why was the statue given?
16 When was it designed?
17 Was it built in the 20th century?
18 How is the statue maintained today?
19 Who offered guided tours?
20 What can be booked online?
21 Have millions of people visited the monument?
22 Is the statue a symbol of hope?
23 Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
24 Was it declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1886?
25 By whom was the statue designed?
26 What was built by Gustave Eiffel?
27 Are photographs taken every year?
28 Does the statue continue to inspire people?
29 Change into active: “Guided tours are offered to tourists.”
30 Change into passive: “Millions of tourists visit the statue every year.”
Answer
1 In 1886. – From passage.
2 France. – Passive: “It was given by France.”
3 Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. – From passage.
4 Gustave Eiffel. – Passive: “was built by.”
5 Millions of people. – Present Perfect Passive: “have been visited.”
6 Yes, restoration projects have been carried out. – Present Perfect Passive.
7 Yes, it is protected today. – Present Simple Passive.
8 Yes, guided tours are offered. – Present Simple Passive.
9 Online. – “Tickets can be booked online.” – Modal Passive.
10 Thousands of photographs are taken. – Passive Present Simple.
11 No, it was designed by Bartholdi. – Passive.
12 Yes, the image has been used in films. – Present Perfect Passive.
13 Hope and freedom. – From passage.
14 No, it is located in New York. – From passage.
15 As a symbol of freedom and friendship. – Purpose in passage.
16 Before 1886. – Implicit from context.
17 No, it was built in the 19th century. – 1886 = 19th century.
18 It is maintained carefully. – Present Passive.
19 Tour guides. – Active form implied.
20 Tickets. – “Tickets can be booked online.”
21 Yes, millions of people have visited it. – Present Perfect Active.
22 Yes, it represents hope. – Present Active.
23 In New York. – From passage.
24 No, it was given in 1886 but not declared UNESCO then. – Fact check.
25 By Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. – Passive.
26 The metal framework. – Passive: “was built by Eiffel.”
27 Yes, thousands of photographs are taken every year. – Passive.
28 Yes, it continues to inspire people. – Active.
29 Tour guides offer guided tours to tourists. – Active form.
30 The statue is visited by millions of tourists every year. – Passive form.