Passive Voice Basics Exercises
Passive Voice Basics exercises covering present simple passive, past simple passive, recognizing active vs passive, the 'by' agent, passive with two objects, and mixed practice in real-life contexts. 6 exercise sets with 120 questions (A2 - B1 Level).
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Recognizing Passive Voice
Passive Voice Basics Exercises
The "by" Agent
Passive Voice Basics Exercises
“The novel was written ___ Charles Dickens.”
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Passive with Two Objects
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“"They gave me a prize." Which passive sentence is correct?”
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Mixed Passive Basics
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“Look at the sign: "Bags ___ at the entrance."”
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Why practice Passive Voice Basics exercises?
These Passive Voice Basics exercises build your understanding step by step. Start with Present Simple passive (is/are + past participle) and Past Simple passive (was/were + past participle), then learn to recognize passive sentences and distinguish them from active ones. You'll master when to use the 'by' agent and when to leave it out, practise passive with two-object verbs like give, send, and show, and finally bring it all together in real-world contexts — news reports, signs, processes, and everyday descriptions.