Most English verbs have two forms – an active form and a passive form. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate passive verb form.

1. The parcel ………………….

a) has sent

b) has been sent

2. The thief ……………………

a) has caught

b) has been caught

3. The boy ……………………..

a) rewarded

b) was rewarded

4. The prizes …………………….

a) distributed

b) were distributed

5. The boy ……………………. by his father’s servant.

a) abducted

b) was abducted

6. I ………………….. for the test.

a) have prepared

b) have been prepared

7. She …………………. the promotion she deserved.

a) denied

b) was denied

8. The seeds ……………………..

a) have sown

b) have been sown

9. The culprits ………………..

a) have punished

b) have been punished

10. My pen …………………….

a) has stolen

b) has been stolen

Answers

1. The parcel has been sent.

2. The thief has been caught.

3. The boy was rewarded.

4. The prizes were distributed.

5. The boy was abducted by his father’s servant.

6. I have prepared for the test.

7. She was denied the promotion she deserved.

8. The seeds have been sown.

9. The culprits have been punished.

10. My pen has been stolen.