Unit 7 Things That Matter

Lesson A: Passive Voice (Present Tense)

A Unscramble the sentences.
1. is / Murano glass / in / made / Italy  Murano glass is made in Italy. .
2. as / given / is / jewelry / a gift / often  Jewelry is often given as a gift. .
3. wasted / food / a lot of / is / every day  A lot of food is wasted every day .
4. many / are / in China / built / cars  Many cars are built in China. .
5. safe / in / valuable / kept / items / are / a  Valuable items are kept in a safe .

B Write the correct passive voice form of the verb in parentheses.

1. The pearl necklace is shown (show) in the store window.
2. Expensive watches are made (make) in Switzerland.
3. India is where many fine silk clothes are sewn (sew).
4. Most luxury clothing is designed (design) by famous designers.
5. A lot of luxury items are sold (sell) in duty-free stores.

C Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. The master artists teach the younger artists.  The younger artists are taught by the master artists

2. Expensive boutiques sell luxury clothes.  Luxury clothes are sold by expensive boutiques
3. Money does not always improve people’s lives.  People's lives are not always improved by money
4. Some employers provide childcare benefits.  Childcare benefits are provided by some employers
5. The local bakery makes delicious bread.  Delicious bread is made by the local bakery

D Use the words provided to write sentences in the passive voice.

1. money / give / as a gift / at weddings Money is often given as a gift at weddings. .
2. pearls / produce / by oysters Pearls are produced by oysters .
3. oranges / grow / in Florida Oranges are grown in Florida. .
4. silver / find / in Mexico Silver is found in Mexico .
5. diamonds / import / from South Africa Diamonds are imported from South Africa. .

E Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. Machinery uses / is used to separate precious stones from rocks.
2. The restaurant uses / is used food from local farms.
3. My mother makes / is made the best tortillas.
4. The best tortillas make / are made by my mother.
5. The dressmaker sewed / are sewn pearls onto the bride’s dress.

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