Subject

English III

Title of the paper

Passive voice

Author’s name (with ID)

Teacher’s name

Colombia, Santiago de Cali, Valle del cauca

 PASSIVE (with present simple)

Fill in the blanks below to complete the sentences. Study the boxes above.

1. English (speak)_is spoken_ in many countries around the world.

2. Much of the world’s coffee (grow)_is grown_ in Brazil.
3. Many photos (take) are taken __ of the beautiful scenery near the mountain.
4. The flowers (water)__are watered____ every evening by the gardener.
5. How many books (check out) __checked out__ from the library every week?
6. Millions of dollars (make)_are made_ on the stock market every day.
7. My friend’s salary (pay)__is paid_ by his company every two weeks.
8. Many criminals (catch)_are caught ___ with the help of modern technology.
9. The department store doors (open)_are opened_ to customers at 9 a.m.
10. Letters and packages (pick up) __are picked up___ by the postman every day.
11. The rooms (clean)__are cleaned__ by the hotel maids every morning.
12. Canada (know)__is known__ for its long, cold winters.
13. Patients (give)_are given___ very good care at that hospital.
14. Monopoly (play)_is played__ by people in many parts of the world.
15. A new president (elect)_is elected every four to eight years.