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Unit 15 Passive voice | Grammar | A2
Câu bị động được hình thành bằng thì hiện tại đơn của động từ “to be" và quá khứ phân tình của động từ chính.
| ACTIVE | PASSIVE |
| Scotsmen wear kilts. | Kilts are worn by Scotsmen. |
| The milkman brings the milk. | The milk is brought by the milkman. |
EXERCISE 1
Write the pass participles of these verbs in the spaces provided underneath:
| Past Participle | give | keep | make | hide | eat | help | learn | speak |
| given |
Now form the passive with the verb given in brackets to fill the gaps in the sentences below. The first one is done for you:
1. Prizes are given to the winners of the race. (give).
2. The books _________ in those cupboards over there. (keep).
3. Tyres _________ from rubber. (make).
4. The treasure _________ somewhere on the island. (hide).
5. Dinner _________ in the dining room. (eat).
6. The children _________ across the road by the Lollipop Lady. (help).
7. Language _________ during childhood. (learn).
8. French _________ at this restaurant. (speak).
EXERCISE 2 Training School for Air Hostesses and Stewards
Read the following text and fill the gaps using the verbs given in parentheses. The first one is done for you:
Information for trainees: all staff must remember these basic rules:
| Appearance |
Uniform is worn (wear) at all times. Some jewellery 1. _________ (allow). A smart and tidy appearance 2. _________ (expect).
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| Salary |
Every month, a cheque 3._________ (pay) into your bank account. A receipt 4._________ (sign) by you. |
| Training |
Training 5._________ (provide) during the first two months of the course. Trainees 6._________ (take) to the base by bus. A safety video 7._________ (show) there. You 8._________ (teach) how to cope in an emergency, for example what to do if a passenger 9._________ (injure). You 10._________ (give) a test at the end. |
EXERCISE 3
Chúng ta thường sử dụng hậu tố ‘er’ vào cuối từ để chỉ một người (tác nhân) thực hiện việc đó.
E.G. A person who kills is a killer.
Complete the following sentences with a passive construction. The first one is done for you:
1. We are taught English by a teacher.
2. Bread _____________ by a baker.
3. This song _____________ by a famous opera singer.
4. A tennis match _____________ by two or four tennis players.
5. Wines _____________ by a wine taster.
6. Shoes and boots _____________ by a shoemaker.