Passive verb forms – English Grammar Test for B1
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Multiple Choice (1–15)
1 The novel ___ into several languages.
a) has translated
b) has been translated
c) translated
2 The car ___ yesterday.
a) repaired
b) was repaired
c) is repairing
3 The results ___ tomorrow.
a) will be announced
b) will announce
c) are announce
4 The letters ___ every day.
a) deliver
b) are delivered
c) delivered
5 The window ___ by a ball last night.
a) was broken
b) is broke
c) broke
6 The thief ___ by the police last week.
a) was caught
b) is caught
c) catch
7 The street ___ now.
a) is repairing
b) is being repaired
c) repairs
8 Dinner ___ at 7 p.m. every evening.
a) serves
b) is served
c) serving
9 The homework ___ yet.
a) hasn’t been finished
b) hasn’t finished
c) didn’t finished
10 The hospital ___ in 1980.
a) was built
b) built
c) is build
11 This film ___ on TV next week.
a) will be shown
b) will show
c) shows
12 The problem ___ already.
a) has been solved
b) has solved
c) was solve
13 The song ___ at the concert now.
a) is being sung
b) is sing
c) sings
14 The package ___ to you yesterday.
a) was delivered
b) delivered
c) is delivered
15 The lesson ___ by the teacher yesterday.
a) explained
b) was explained
c) is explained
Gap-fill (16–30)
16 The report ___ (type) yesterday.
17 A new school ___ (build) next year.
18 The room ___ (clean) every day.
19 The thief ___ (catch) last night.
20 This book ___ (write) by Mark Twain.
21 Dinner ___ (serve) now.
22 The exam papers ___ (check) at the moment.
23 The contract ___ (sign) yesterday.
24 The patient ___ (take) to hospital immediately.
25 The song ___ (sing) at the party last night.
26 Coffee ___ (grow) in many countries.
27 The problem ___ (not/solve) yet.
28 The invitations ___ (print) last week.
29 The bridge ___ (complete) next month.
30 The house ___ (decorate) before the wedding.
Error Correction (31–40)
31 The letters will delivered tomorrow.
32 The homework is finish yet.
33 The thief was catch last night.
34 Dinner is serve now.
35 The car is repair at the moment.
36 The contract was sign yesterday.
37 The problem has solve already.
38 The windows were break yesterday.
39 The results will announce soon.
40 English speak in many countries.
Dialogue Completion (41–50)
41
A: Has the report been finished yet?
B: Yes, it ___ (finish).
42
A: When was this house built?
B: It ___ (build) in 1900.
43
A: Who wrote this novel?
B: It ___ (write) by Jane Austen.
44
A: Will the exam be held next week?
B: Yes, it ___ (hold) on Monday.
45
A: Has the thief been arrested?
B: Yes, he ___ (arrest) last night.
46
A: Are the streets clean now?
B: Yes, they ___ (clean) yesterday.
47
A: When will the results be announced?
B: They ___ (announce) tomorrow.
48
A: Is the car still in the garage?
B: Yes, it ___ (repair) now.
49
A: Has the problem been solved?
B: Yes, it ___ (solve) already.
50
A: Are the invitations ready?
B: Yes, they ___ (print) last week.
Reading Comprehension (51–60)
Read the passage and answer the questions.
The Colosseum in Rome was built almost 2,000 years ago. It was constructed to host gladiator games and public events. Over the centuries, parts of the Colosseum were damaged by earthquakes, but many sections have been preserved. In 1980, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, millions of tourists visit it every year, and restoration projects are carried out to protect it. Guided tours are offered daily, and the Colosseum is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture.
51 When was the Colosseum built?
52 Why was it constructed?
53 What damaged parts of the Colosseum?
54 When was it declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
55 Who declared it a World Heritage Site?
56 How is the Colosseum protected today?
57 Are guided tours offered daily?
58 Is the Colosseum considered important?
59 What has happened to many sections of the Colosseum?
60 Who visits the Colosseum every year?
Answer
1 b) has been translated – Present Perfect Passive.
2 b) was repaired – Past Simple Passive.
3 a) will be announced – Future Passive.
4 b) are delivered – Present Simple Passive.
5 a) was broken – Past Simple Passive.
6 a) was caught – Past Simple Passive.
7 b) is being repaired – Present Continuous Passive.
8 b) is served – Present Simple Passive.
9 a) hasn’t been finished – Present Perfect Passive.
10 a) was built – Past Simple Passive.
11 a) will be shown – Future Passive.
12 a) has been solved – Present Perfect Passive.
13 a) is being sung – Present Continuous Passive.
14 a) was delivered – Past Simple Passive.
15 b) was explained – Past Simple Passive.
16 was typed – Past Simple Passive.
17 will be built – Future Passive.
18 is cleaned – Present Simple Passive.
19 was caught – Past Simple Passive.
20 was written – Past Simple Passive.
21 is being served – Present Continuous Passive.
22 are being checked – Present Continuous Passive.
23 was signed – Past Simple Passive.
24 was taken – Past Simple Passive.
25 was sung – Past Simple Passive.
26 is grown – Present Simple Passive.
27 hasn’t been solved – Present Perfect Passive.
28 were printed – Past Simple Passive.
29 will be completed – Future Passive.
30 had been decorated – Past Perfect Passive.
31 The letters will be delivered tomorrow. – Future Passive needs “be”.
32 The homework hasn’t been finished yet. – Present Perfect Passive.
33 The thief was caught last night. – Correct past participle.
34 Dinner is being served now. – Present Continuous Passive.
35 The car is being repaired at the moment. – Continuous Passive.
36 The contract was signed yesterday. – Past participle “signed”.
37 The problem has been solved already. – Perfect Passive requires “been”.
38 The windows were broken yesterday. – Past participle “broken”.
39 The results will be announced soon. – Future Passive needs “be”.
40 English is spoken in many countries. – Present Simple Passive.
41 has been finished – Present Perfect Passive.
42 was built – Past Simple Passive.
43 was written – Past Simple Passive.
44 will be held – Future Passive.
45 was arrested – Past Simple Passive.
46 were cleaned – Past Simple Passive.
47 will be announced – Future Passive.
48 is being repaired – Present Continuous Passive.
49 has been solved – Present Perfect Passive.
50 were printed – Past Simple Passive.
51 Almost 2,000 years ago. – From passage.
52 To host gladiator games and public events. – From passage.
53 Earthquakes. – From passage.
54 In 1980. – Exact date.
55 UNESCO. – From passage.
56 Restoration projects are carried out. – Present Passive.
57 Yes, guided tours are offered daily. – Present Passive.
58 Yes, it is considered one of the greatest works. – Present Passive.
59 Many sections have been preserved. – Present Perfect Passive.
60 Millions of tourists. – Subject of passive “is visited”.