Passive Voice Exercises for ESL Learners

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What is the correct passive form to complete the sentence: Most films ________ (release) on DVD a few months after the cinema release?

were released

are released (correct)

will be released

are to be released

What is the correct passive form for the verb in brackets: When I looked for his comment on the blog, it ________ (already / delete)?

was deleted

had already been deleted (correct)

will be deleted

has already deleted

Complete the sentence: Nobody likes ________ (judge) on their appearance only.

to judge

to be judging

judged

being judged (correct)

What is the correct passive form to fill in: Please wait in the hotel reception while your room ________ (clean)?

is being cleaned Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form for the verb in brackets: She ________ (tell) tomorrow whether her job is in danger or not?

will be told Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence: A lot of the latest James Bond film was shot on ________ in London.

location Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence: Most films have amazing special ________ now.

effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct word to complete: I really enjoyed the first film. I can’t wait for the ________.

sequel Signup and view all the answers

What preposition completes the sentence: He gets plenty of exercise because he lives ______ the top floor?

on Signup and view all the answers

Which word correctly completes the sentence: Fantastic news! I’ve been ____!

promoted Signup and view all the answers

What word completes the sentence: My home-made clothes are selling well since I ____ a website?

launched Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: They ________ (not sleep) for 24 hours?

had not slept Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly completes the sentence: We’ll ___ leave early tomorrow morning?

have to Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the place where a big football match is played?

stadium Signup and view all the answers

What completes the sentence: Where do you think we ______ stay in London? In a hotel or a B&B?

should Signup and view all the answers

What is the word for the person who makes the players follow the rules in a sports game?

referee Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Passive Voice Structures

Most films are released on DVD a few months after the cinema release.
Comments on blogs can be deleted, exemplified with the phrase: "it had already been deleted."
Expressions of preference include "to being judged" regarding appearances.
The phrase "Please wait in the hotel reception while your room is being cleaned" showcases the use of the present continuous passive.
Future passive constructs include: "She will be told tomorrow whether her job is in danger."

Vocabulary in Context

A significant part of the latest James Bond film was shot on location in London.
Films now feature amazing special effects, often labeled simply as "effects."
The term "sequel" refers to the subsequent film following the original.
Dialogue can be dubbed into different languages, emphasizing translation.

Conditional Statements

"You’d be a fantastic guitar player if you practiced more," uses the second conditional.
"If she does enough revision, she will pass the exam easily," demonstrates the first conditional.
Young people are often allowed to live at home as long as possible if you let them.
"If I had the opportunity to enter a talent contest, I’d take it," refers to an unreal past conditional.
Annoyance is common if anyone received a parking fine, a simple hypothetical scenario.

Prepositions of Place

"They live in the US, on the west coast," emphasizes geographical location.
Preference for urban living is stated: "I wouldn’t like to live in the country in winter."
Living arrangements include "We live on the outskirts of Paris" and "He gets plenty of exercise because he lives on the top floor!"
The relation "of London" is necessary when mentioning suburbs.

Employment and Responsibilities

Fantastic news in career advancement is conveyed through the word "promoted."
Home-made clothing sales took off after launching a website.
Jason is "doing night shifts" at the factory, indicating his work schedule.
Being "self-employed" offers flexibility in working hours.
Sasha is "responsible for the training department," highlighting job duties.

Past Continuous and Simple Past

"He was watching a film on TV when I arrived" illustrates ongoing actions versus interruptions.
The sentence "I was getting ready to go out when you phoned" reflects a past action interrupted by another.
Usain Bolt won the 100m in record time.
"I had already finished cooking when Gill offered to help" uses past perfect to specify timing of actions.
Chelsea were winning at half time, but ultimately lost the match, showing a shift in outcome.
Statements about fatigue include: "They had not slept for 24 hours" before arriving.
"He had just scored" before the referee blew the final whistle emphasizes timing.
"I was thinking about her at 9.00 and then she rang me!" illustrates simultaneous actions.

Sports Terminology

A stadium is where a big football match is played.
Referees enforce the rules for players during matches.
Skiing occurs on a slope, a specific area of the mountain.
Fans support their teams or players, showcasing loyalty.
Coaches help train players to improve performance.
Racing cars compete on a circuit, emphasizing their course.

"We’ll have to leave early tomorrow morning" indicates necessity.
"I always have to stand up on the train because there are no seats," demonstrates obligation in a certain context.
The query "Where do you think we should stay in London?" indicates advice and preference.

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Test your understanding of the passive voice with these exercises designed for ESL learners. You will complete sentences by transforming verbs into their correct passive forms, enhancing your grasp of sentence structure and verb usage.