GRAMMAR QUIZ 8.2 & 8.
5 ● ANSWER KEY
Group A
8.2 The Passive
Exercise 1
1 wasn’t repaired: This is the correct past simple passive
form.
2 is being tested: This is the correct present continuous
passive form.
3 was stolen: This is the correct past simple passive form.
4 is left: This is the correct present simple passive form.
5 has been burgled: This is the correct present perfect
passive form.
6 will be released: This is the correct future passive form.
7 was being said: This is the correct past continuous
passive form.
8 weren’t believed: This is the correct past simple passive
form.
9 aren’t reported: This is the correct present simple passive
form.
10 won’t be charged: This is the correct future passive
form.
Exercise 2
1 My teacher was impressed by my essay on Nelson
Mandela.: This is the correct past simple passive form.
We use by + agent because here it is important to
mention who or what performed the action.
2 This programme is being watched by ten million people
in the UK.: This is the correct present continuous
passive form. We use by + agent because here it is
important to mention who or what is performing the
action.
3 The museum will be visited by a lot of people next
weekend.: This is the correct future passive form. We
use by + agent because here it is important to mention
who or what will perform the action.
4 This solution was suggested last year.: This is the correct
past simple passive form. We don’t use by + agent
because here it isn’t important to mention who or what
performed the action.
5 A book sale has been organised.: This is the correct
present perfect passive form. We don’t use by + agent
because here it isn’t important to mention who or what
performed the action.
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Group B
8.2 The Passive
Exercise 1
1 were invited: This is the correct past simple passive form.
2 has been arrested: This is the correct present perfect
passive form.
3 are caught: This is the correct present simple passive
form.
4 will be offered: This is the correct future passive form.
5 was being repaired: This is the correct past continuous
passive form.
6 weren’t posted: This is the correct past simple passive
form.
7 wasn’t taken: This is the correct past simple passive
form.
8 is it being printed: This is the correct present continuous
passive form.
9 hasn’t been released: This is the correct present perfect
passive form.
10 aren’t committed: This is the correct present simple
passive form.
Exercise 2
1 This excellent article on human rights was written by
Emily Jones.: This is the correct past simple passive
form. We use by + agent because here it is important to
mention who or what performed the action.
2 Two men are being questioned about the robbery.: This
is the correct present continuous passive form. We don’t
use by + agent because here it isn’t important to
mention who or what is performing the action.
3 My favourite pen has been taken.: This is the correct
present perfect passive form. We don’t use by + agent
because here it isn’t important to mention who or what
performed the action.
4 The hospital is being rebuilt after the earthquake.: This is
the correct present continuous passive form. We don’t
use by + agent because here it isn’t important to
mention who or what is performing the action.
5 The thief was caught by a member of the public.: This is
the correct past simple passive form. We use by + agent
because here it is important to mention who or what
performed the action.
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 GRAMMAR QUIZ 8.2 & 8.5 ● ANSWER KEY
Group A
8.5 have something done
Exercise 1
1 having a new bed delivered: This is the correct present
continuous form of have something done.
2 have your teeth checked: This is the correct past simple
question form of have something done.
3 had a new website designed: This is the correct present
perfect form of have something done.
4 have it repaired: This is the correct infinitive form of have
something done.
5 has his car washed: This is the correct present simple
form of have something done.
6 going to have your kitchen painted: This is the correct be
going to form of have something done.
7 haven’t had our windows cleaned: This is the correct
present perfect form of have something done.
8 are having a new garage built: This is the correct present
continuous form of have something done.
Exercise 2
1 You should get your eyes tested.: The past participle
comes after the object in sentences with have/get
something done.
2 Can we have our shopping delivered?: We use the past
participle in have/get something done.
3 correct: This is the correct infinitive form of have/get
something done.
4 They had all the locks changed.: The form of have/get
something done is have + object + past participle.
5 correct: This is the correct infinitive form of have/get
something done.
6 They had to have the trees cut down.: The past participle
comes after the object in sentences with have/get
something done.
7 The school decided to get a burglar alarm installed.: The
form of have/get something done is have/get + object +
past participle.
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Group B
8.5 have something done
Exercise 1
1 going to have my hair cut: This is the correct be going to
form of have something done.
2 had a suit made: This is the correct past simple form of
have something done.
3 have it cleaned: This is the correct infinitive form of have
something done.
4 are having solar panels installed: This is the correct
present continuous form of have something done.
5 have a wall built: This is the correct past simple question
form of have something done.
6 have my teeth checked: This is the correct present
simple form of have something done.
7 have the door changed: This is the correct infinitive form
of have something done.
8 am/’m having my car repaired: This is the correct present
continuous form of have something done.
Exercise 2
1 You can have your computer checked in this store.: The
form of have/get something done is have + object + past
participle.
2 correct: This is the correct infinitive form of have/get
something done.
3 I’m going to have my bedroom painted blue.: We use the
past participle of the main verb in have/get something
done.
4 You need to get your hearing checked.: The past
participle comes after the object in sentences with
have/get something done.
5 My grandma hates having her photo taken.: We use the
past participle of the main verb in have/get something
done.
6 correct: This is the correct past simple form of have/get
something done.
7 I need to get my phone repaired.: The past participle
comes after the object in sentences with have/get
something done.
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