Fill in the blanks with an appropriate passive verb form.
1. The winners …………………………. by all.
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
2. He ……………………………. after he complained of chest pain.
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
3. It ……………………… that the prices of oil will increase after the election.
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
4. He ……………………… for possessing firearms.
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
5. My questions ……………………….
The active form is 'They have answered my questions'. In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + past participle form of the verb.
6. I ………………………… to their party.
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
7. The parcel ……………………… in the morning.
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
8. The results ……………………………
9. Football ………………………… all over the world.
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
10. The label …………………………….
11. Do not accept this product if the seal …………………….
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
12. He ………………………… by millions of people all over the world.
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
Answers
1. The winners were congratulated by all.
2. He was hospitalized after he complained of chest pain.
3. It is speculated that the prices of oil will increase after the election.
4. He was arrested for possessing firearms.
5. My questions have been answered.
6. I was not invited to their party.
7. The parcel was sent in the morning.
8. The results have been announced.
9. Football is played all over the world.
10. The label should not be removed.
11. Do not accept this product if the seal is broken.
12. He is admired by millions of people all over the world.