QUIZ: THE PASSIVE

*Complete the questions using the verb in brackets in passive. Then

answer the questions.

1. When was America discovered (discover)?

- On October 12, 1492, when the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus

officilay set foot in the Americas and claim the land for Spain.

2. In what year were the Olympic Games held (hold) in Barcelona?

-The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV
Olympiad,was an international multi-sport event held in Barcelona,Spain
from 25 July to 9 August 1992.

3. In what century was William Shakespeare born (bear)?

-In 16th century.

4. Where was Coca-Cola invented (invent)?

-January 29, 1892, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

5. What is considered(consider) the highest mountain in the world?

-Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain.

6. How many Harry Potter´s novels have been written (write)?

-Seven.

7. When is Halloween celebrated (celebrate)?

-On 31th October.

8. When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated (celebrate)?

-On 26TH November.

9. When was the Eiffel Tower built (build)?

-On 28th January 1887.

10. In what century Australia (settle) by the British?

In 18th century (in 1778).

11. Where are most bananas produced (produce)?

In India.

12. Where (in what museum) can La Gioconda painting be seen (see)?

-The Louvre Museum.

13. How many stars and bars are reperesented (represent) in the flag of
the USA?

-50 stars and 13 stripes.

14. What is the largest lake in the world called (call)?

Caspian Sea.

15. Who was the telephone invented (invent) by?

-Alexandar Graham Bell.