Answer Key

Grammar Quiz 8 – Passive

Test Your Passive
Rewrite the sentences. Do not change the meaning.
  1. How many languages do people speak in Canada? >>> How many languages  [are spoken] in Canada?
  2. They haven't rescued anyone. >>> Nobody  [has been rescued] .
  3. They should have warned him. >>> He  [should have been warned] .
  4. They are printing the materials now. >>> The materials  [are being printed] .
  5. They will give you enough time. >>> You  [will be given] enough time.
  6. Why did they pay the people less than agreed? >>> Why were  [they paid] less than agreed)?
  7. We'll show you soon what to do. >>> You  [will be shown] what to do.
  8. They're remodeling the flat. >>> The flat  [is being remodeled] .
  9. They had to do it. >>> It  [had to be done] .
  10. When is somebody going to announce it? >>> When is it  [going to be announced] ?