Passive Voice – English Grammar Test for A2
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The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It was built in Paris in 1889 for the World’s Fair. At first, it was not loved by everyone. Many people thought it was ugly, but later it became a symbol of France. Today, the tower is visited by millions of tourists every year. Tickets are sold at the entrance, and visitors are taken to the top by elevators. From the top, Paris can be seen in all directions. At night, the tower is lit by thousands of lights, and beautiful photographs are taken by tourists. The Eiffel Tower has also been used in many movies and TV shows. It is considered one of the most popular places in Europe.
1 When ___ the Eiffel Tower ___ (build)?
a) was / built
b) is / built
c) were / built
2 Where was the Eiffel Tower built?
a) London
b) Paris
c) Rome
3 Why ___ the tower ___ (build)?
a) for a king
b) for the World’s Fair
c) for a wedding
4 What did many people think about the tower at first?
a) It was beautiful.
b) It was ugly.
c) It was small.
5 What symbol did the tower later become?
a) A symbol of Paris
b) A symbol of France
c) A symbol of Europe
6 How many tourists visit the Eiffel Tower every year?
a) millions
b) thousands
c) hundreds
7 How are tickets sold?
a) online only
b) at the entrance
c) in shops
8 How are visitors taken to the top?
a) by stairs
b) by elevators
c) by cars
9 What can be seen from the top?
a) Paris
b) London
c) Rome
10 What happens to the tower at night?
a) It is painted.
b) It is lit by thousands of lights.
c) It is closed.
11 Who takes photographs of the tower?
a) workers
b) tourists
c) teachers
12 Has the Eiffel Tower been used in movies?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Not sure
13 What is the tower considered today?
a) One of the tallest buildings
b) One of the most popular places in Europe
c) One of the oldest places in the world
14 In what year was the Eiffel Tower built?
a) 1989
b) 1789
c) 1889
15 Why were some people unhappy with the tower at first?
a) They thought it was ugly.
b) They thought it was too short.
c) They thought it was expensive.
16 The tower ___ (visit) by millions of people every year.
a) is visited
b) was visited
c) visits
17 Tickets ___ (sell) at the entrance.
a) is sold
b) are sold
c) were sold
18 Paris ___ (see) from the top.
a) is seen
b) was seen
c) sees
19 At night the tower ___ (light) by thousands of lights.
a) is lit
b) was lit
c) lit
20 Photographs ___ (take) by tourists every day.
a) are taken
b) were taken
c) take
21 The Eiffel Tower ___ (use) in movies and TV shows.
a) is used
b) was used
c) uses
22 Where were tickets sold?
a) At the airport
b) At the entrance
c) At the hotel
23 How were visitors taken to the top?
a) By elevators
b) By airplanes
c) By boats
24 What country is the Eiffel Tower a symbol of?
a) France
b) Italy
c) Spain
25 The Eiffel Tower ___ (consider) a symbol of France.
a) is considered
b) was considered
c) considers
26 The Eiffel Tower ___ (build) in 1889.
a) is built
b) was built
c) builds
27 Who thought the tower was ugly?
a) Tourists
b) Many people at first
c) Engineers only
28 The Eiffel Tower ___ (visit) by millions of people every year. True or False?
29 The Eiffel Tower ___ (use) in many movies. True or False?
30 The Eiffel Tower ___ (close) at night. True or False?
Answer
1 a) was / built – Past passive, year 1889.
2 b) Paris – Correct city.
3 b) for the World’s Fair – Stated in text.
4 b) It was ugly – People disliked it.
5 b) A symbol of France – Mentioned in passage.
6 a) millions – “millions of tourists every year.”
7 b) at the entrance – Tickets are sold at the entrance.
8 b) by elevators – Tourists are taken by elevators.
9 a) Paris – Paris can be seen from the top.
10 b) It is lit by thousands of lights – At night.
11 b) tourists – Tourists take photographs.
12 a) Yes – It has been used in movies.
13 b) One of the most popular places in Europe – In the text.
14 c) 1889 – Historical fact.
15 a) They thought it was ugly – Reason given.
16 a) is visited – Present passive.
17 b) are sold – Present passive, plural subject.
18 a) is seen – Present passive.
19 a) is lit – Present passive.
20 a) are taken – Present passive, plural subject.
21 a) is used – Present passive.
22 b) At the entrance – From the text.
23 a) By elevators – From the text.
24 a) France – Symbol of France.
25 a) is considered – Present passive.
26 b) was built – Past passive.
27 b) Many people at first – From the text.
28 True – “visited by millions every year.”
29 True – “used in many movies.”
30 False – At night, it is lit, not closed.