The Passive Verb 1

Question 1

Tarantino directed "Pulp Fiction." This sentence is possibly from ...

Accepted Answer

an article about Tarantino.

Question 2

Do we always have to include the agent in the passive sentence?

Accepted Answer

No, not always.

Question 3

Choose the best response: -I can't read that sign!

Accepted Answer

You should get your eyes tested.

Question 4

Which of these headlines is written in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

FORTY-FIVE KILLED IN "TORNADO ALLEY"

Question 5

Choose the best response: -I like your house.

Accepted Answer

Thanks. We had it redecorated last month.

Question 6

Rewrite: People thought that the Earth was flat.

Accepted Answer

It was thought that the Earth was flat.

Question 7

Choose the best response: -My watch is slow.

Accepted Answer

When did you last have it repaired?

Question 8

In the passive sentence, what is the name of the part introduced with "by"?

Accepted Answer

agent

Question 9

Choose the best response: -Can I help you, sir?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Can I get my car washed here?

Question 10

Have/get something done is another passive form we often use to talk about services we pay for.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The form of the passive verb is basically ...

Accepted Answer

be (in various tenses) + V3 (past participle)

Question 12

Rewrite: They say Gregor is interested in karate.

Accepted Answer

Gregor is said to be interested in karate.

Question 13

"The Birds" was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. This sentence is possibly from ...

Accepted Answer

an article about "The Birds"

Question 14

Rewrite: The police have just arrested Joe.

Accepted Answer

He has just been arrested.

Question 15

Joe doesn't like his tattoo. He wants somebody to remove it. So, ...

Accepted Answer

he's going to get it removed.

Questions 15