Question

Complete the sentences in the chart. Use the present or past simple passive from of the verbs in brackets.

50 years ago :

1. Manuscripts ____ (write) by hand or on a typewriter.

2. The finished manuscript ____ (send) to the publisher by post.

3. Pictures ____ (draw) on paper.

4. Metal plates ____ (make) by the printers.

5. Books ____ (sell) only in bookshops.

Today :

1. Manuscripts ___ (type) on a computer.

2. The finished manuscript ___ (email) to the publisher.

3. Most pictures ___ (create) on a computer.

4. Some books ___ (print) directly from a computer.

5. More books ____ (buy) online than from bookshops.

Answer 1

1. were written 2. were send 3. were drawn 4. were made 5. were sold 1. are typed 2. are emailed 3. are created 4. are printed 5. are bought