Exercise #45 – using "get" to form the passive voice

Directions: Complete each sentence with the verb "get" instead of "be" to form the passive voice. Some verbs are negative. Some sentences contain contractions.

1. Bob ________ ________ from his job.

2. The new stadium ______ ________ ________ at the old location.

3. The goats _______ _________ fed.

4. Maria _______ ________ _________ enough.

5. John and Vanessa ______ _________ last year.

6. We _______ ________ _______ by the car dealer.

7. Their work ________ ________ __________ in time.

8. Your skin _______ ________ __________ by the sun.

9. The meat _______ a little __________.

10. The employees ________ ________ ________ ________.

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Here they are:

1. Bob got fired from his job.

2. The new stadium is getting built at the old location.

3. The goats are getting fed.

4. Maria doesn’t get paid enough.

5. John and Vanessa got married last year.

6. We got ripped off by the car dealer.

7. Their work didn’t get finished in time.

8. Your skin will get burned by the sun.

9. The meat got a little overcooked.

10. The employees didn’t get laid off.