Exercise #41 – present tense, passive voice

Directions: Complete each sentence with verbs in the present tense, passive voice. Some verbs are negative.

1. The buildings ________ ________ every summer.

2. Employees ________ ________ on Friday.

3. John ________ ________ by the news.

4. The car ________ ________ by a mechanic.

5. The teachers ________ ________ with enough support.

6. The glasses ________ ________ with water.

7. Awards ________ ________ to the winners.

8. I ________ ________ about the report.

9. Cars ________ ________ in this area.

10. Lunch ________ ________ in the cafeteria.

Do you want to see the answers?

Here they are:

1. The buildings are painted every summer.

2. Employees are paid on Friday.

3. John isn’t surprised by the news.

4. The car is fixed by a mechanic.

5. The teachers aren’t provided with enough support.

6. The glasses are filled with water.

7. Awards are given to the winners.

8. I am excited about the report.

9. Cars aren’t allowed in this area.

10. Lunch is served in the cafeteria.