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Unit 7 Passive Voice



  1. Glenda is being kissed by Stuart.

  2. She was being spoiled by her parents.

  3. My eyes are being tested in the clinic.

  4. They were being arrested for a crime.

  5. Monique is being awarded a medal.

  6. The treasure was being buried on an island.

  7. The dog is being punished again.

  8. Was the old barn being burned down?

  9. We have been punished by Father.

  10. The men have been taken prisoner.

  11. She has been thanked by the happy tourists.

  12. I have been beaten by a robber.

  13. The car has not been washed again.

  14. Tony has been examined by the doctor.

  15. They have been surrounded by the enemy.

  16. Has your sister been fired from her job?

  17. Has the baby been carried to his bedroom?

  18. She has been congratulated by her boss.

  19. The cottage was destroyed by a storm.

  20. Was the New World discovered by Columbus?

  21. Our house will be bought by them.

  22. The cakes have been baked by my grandmother.

  23. The bread is being cut by Phil.

  24. The newspapers were being sold by Sergio.

  25. Has the money been taken by Iris?

  26. The baby will be kissed by her.

  27. Is the fence being built by Max?

  28. The map was forgotten by her brother.


Unit 8 Subjunctive Mood



  1. She demands Forrest return home by 5:00 P.M.

  2. The man suggests you wear a shirt and tie to work.

  3. They requested I be a little more helpful.

  4. My father demanded we pay for the damage to the car.

  5. Did he suggest she come in for an interview?

  6. Roger demands that the boy have enough to eat.

  7. Did Mother request that her will be read aloud?

  8. He has suggested that we be trained for other jobs.

  9. Who demanded that the statue be erected on this site?

  10. Did he suggest the mayor find a new assistant?


Sample Answers:

1.... she be on time. 4.... he behave himself.
2.... you stay here tonight. 5.... he forget about this?
3.... I help him out.


Answer Key 141

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