Writing Better English for ESL Learners

Exercise 1.12 Some part of the passive structure is missing in each sentence.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb given in parentheses ( ).

For example: “He hasbeen given a prize.” (to have)

1. The cadets are marched toward the barracks. (to be)


2. Our country had never been before. (to attack)


3. Yesterday he sent to New York on business. (to be)


4. Had the house destroyed, too? (to be)


5. I can’t bothered with such nonsense. (to be)


6. The baby was by his young mother. (to change)


7. Not a word had been in the dying man’s room.
   (to speak)


8. His story believed, and he was sent to prison. (not
   to be)


9. The old barn was down by the storm. (to blow)


10. What has done to improve the situation? (to be)


11. The old woman been seen for days. (to have not)


12. War was in December of 1941. (to declare)


13. Your case will taken under consideration tomorrow.
    (to be)


14. The team was coached by a newcomer. (to be)


15. The pup being trained to stay in the kitchen. (to be)


16. Last night the soldiers marched out into the woods.
    (to be)

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