Exercises for the Passive Voice –

Exercise #1

A: What is this called? B: It’s called "doulma." A: What is it made of? B: It’s made of kussa, eggplant, green peppers onions, rice, meat, and spices.
A: Who was it made by? B: It was made by Nidal.
A: Where is the food being prepared? B: It’s being prepared in the kitchen.
A: What’s happening to the goat? B: It’s being milked. Marzia is milking it.
A: What are these things? B: They’re mushrooms. A: What are they used for? B: They’re used for cooking.
A: Who picked them? B: The mushrooms were picked by Tatiana. She picked them.
A: Who are these guys? B: That’s Marzia’s husband and a friend playing the guitar. They had a party last night and they played a lot of music. A: How many songs were played? B: They played several songs. A good time was had by all.
Something is being made in the kitchen. What are they making?

• Thanks to Nidal, Tahimi, Tatiana, and Marzia for sending in these pictures!

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