Question

A. Complete these sentences using the correct from of the verbs from the box. Use the passive form of the Present Simple or Past Simple.

[ build ] [ check ] [ found ] [ hold ] [ produce ] [ sell ] [ speak ] [ write ]

1. The Olympic Games .......... every four years.

2. English .......... in many countries.

3. 'Yesterday' ............. by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

4. Car speeds .......... by radar.

5. The Channel Tunnel ........ to connect Britain whit Europe.

6. Souvenirs ........... at all popular tourist places.

7. The frist Volkswagen Beetles .......... in 1937.

8. The Times newspaper ............. in 1785.

B. Now write the questions for the sentences in exercise A, using the passive form.

-> Where is Scotch whisky made?

-> When was the car repaired?

1. How often .........................................................

2. Where .............................................................

3. Who ...............................................................

4. How ..............................................................

5. Why ...............................................................

6. Where .............................................................

7. When .............................................................

8. When ............................................................

Answer 1

1. The Olympic Games were held every four years.

2. English is spoken in many countries.

3. 'Yesterday' was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

4. Car speeds are checked by radar.

5. The Channel Tunnel was built to connect Britain with Europe.

6. Souvenirs are sold at all popular tourist places.

7. The first Volkswagen Beetle was produced in 1937.

8. The Times newspaper was founded in 1785.

 

B. Now write the questions for the sentences in exercise A, using the passive form.

 

-> Where is Scotch whisky made?

-> When was the car repaired?

1. How often were the Olympic Games held?

2. Where is English spoken?

3. Who wrote the 'Yesterday' song?

4. How are car speeds checked?

5. Why was the Channel Tunnel built?

6. Where are souvenirs sold?

7. When was the first Volkswagen Beetle produced?

8. When was the Times newspaper founded?