English assistance

Exercise 1 - Past simple Passive

Choose the correct option and write the words next to each sentence.

Spanish taught | was taught in this language school. .......................................... Picasso's painting and drawing was sold | were sold in the auction. ........................................... The band's best songs were played | played at the concert. .......................................... I was sent an email. | An email was sent to me. .......................................... This photo was taken by | with my smartphone. .......................................... The sculptures were stolen | were stealed yesterday. .......................................... The dinner cooked | was cooked too late. ..........................................

The chance was given to me | I was given the chance by my friend. .......................................... Some information were translated | was translated into French. .......................................... Pyramids built | were built by Egyptian pharaohs. .......................................... Jeans was invented | were invented in the 19th century. ........................................... This huge machine was transported by | with plane. ..........................................

Exercise 2 - Present simple Passive

Make questions in the passive to complete the interview with Ken Fry, the manager in KFP. How are fried potatoes made in KFP (Kentucky Fried Potatoes)?

Interviewer: Your fried potatoes have just won the industry award for the best producer in the United States. What's behind your success?

Ken Fry: It's simple - the best potatoes, the best recipe and hard work.

Interviewer: Where ................................................................................? (your potatoes - grow) Ken Fry: In our fields in Washington.

Interviewer: How ...................................................................................? (they - store) Ken Fry: We put them in special textile bags.

Interviewer: ........................................................ into small or big pieces? (your potatoes - cut)

Ken Fry: Machines cut them into very small pieces.

Interviewer: ........................................................ first? (the potatoes - peel) Ken Fry: Yes, of course. Otherwise, they are a bit bitter.

Interviewer: .......................................................before you fry them? (they - cook) Ken Fry: We don't cook them, we parboil them.

Interviewer: .......................................................................... in vegetable oil? (they - fry) Ken Fry: We always fry them in the mixture of vegetable oil and butter. Interviewer: When ...............................................................? (flavourings and salt - add) Ken Fry: We only add salt, no flavourings.

Interviewer: And ........................................................ before you fry them? (the salt - add) Ken Fry: We add the salt after we fry the potatoes.

Interviewer: And my last question. How often ............................................................................ in your family? (Kentucky Fried Potatoes - eat)

Ken Fry: Do you really want to know? We never eat them. We prefer rice and pasta.

Exercise 2 - Present simple Passive

Use the passive voice to rewrite these sentences.

We use this room for our guests.

This room ..................................................................................................................................... They don't feed the lions at the zoo every day.

The lions at the zoo ...................................................................................................................... You can open the bottle with this opener.

....................................................................................................................................................... Too many emails stress people.

....................................................................................................................................................... My parents don't give me any pocket money.

....................................................................................................................................................... Poachers kill hundreds of tigers every year.

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Most African governments protect rhinos.

....................................................................................................................................................... He doesn't expect us to offer him the job.

....................................................................................................................................................... Students at this course do a lot of homework.

....................................................................................................................................................... They don't make these cars in Japan.

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Exercise 4 - Present continuous Passive

Complete these sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the present continuous passive.

Look at that! A new supermarket ............................................. in this street. (build) Your car will be ready soon. It ............ just ......................................... . (wash) You can't see the horses, they ............................................... now. (feed) What's the problem? The film .................................................... today. (not- show) Wait a minute please. The dinner ...................................................... for you. (prepare) Because of the fire children ..................................................... at their classrooms. (not - teach) I can't use my PC. A new operating system ........................................................... on it. (install) The pool is now full of hair because swim caps ................................................. in it. (not - use) Christmas is coming and much more goods .................................................. in shops. (display) I'm sorry, it's 10 o'clock. Customers ........................................................ anymore. (not - serve)

Exercise 5 - Future simple Passive

Write correct forms or words next to each sentence.

Manchester City will be beaten | will beat in this match. .......................................... Be careful or you will be biten | will be bitten by the dog. ........................................... You will ask | will be asked someone if necessary. .......................................... The programme will broadcast | will be broadcast at 10.30. .......................................... A new university will be founded | will be found in this town. .......................................... This picture will be hanged | will be hung on the opposite wall. .......................................... You can't get lost, you will be lead | will be led by a guide. .......................................... The song will be sang | will be sung at the end of the ceremony. .......................................... Do you think Joyce will marry | will be married Charles? .......................................... Due to bad weather the flight will be cancelled | will be canceled. .......................................... A new type of batteries will be introduced | will introduce soon. ........................................... The prize will be split | will be splitted among four winners. ..........................................