1) Read the sentences with the verbs in the Passive Voice. State
the tense of the verbs. Translate the sentences.
1. The college was founded in the 14th century.
2. The idea was fi rst developed in the 12th century.
3. Most of the books were destroyed by the fi re.
4. Next months the employees will be given a special training.
5. The work will be fi nished next week.
6. The fi lm was shot in Spain.
7. Kate is being examined by the doctor.
8. The rubbish must be thrown away.
9. Televisions are repaired here.
10. Serious breathing problems can be caused by pollution.
11. The bridge is being repaired now.
12. Food and medical supplies are being taken to the affected areas.
13. Interesting ides were being discussed when I entered the offi ce yesterday.
14. Shall I be invited to their wedding?
15. The doctor has just been sent for.
2) Choose the correct preposition to introduce the agent, the
instrument, the ingredient or the material.
by + the agent
with + the instrument
with + the ingredient
of/from + material
1. Irish coffee is made … whisky.
2, The stadium was packed … fans.
3. After a football game my shorts were covered … mud.
4. The books were tied … a string.
5. The garage was painted … a new kind of paint.
6. The fi eld was covered … snow.
7. The letter was sent … the morning post.
8. The house was reconstructed … the money that I borrowed from the bank.
9. The photos were taken … a very cheap camera.
10. The dish was made … eggs, milk, butter and fl our.
11. The book was published … Cambridge University Press.
12. The airport was surrounded … soldiers.
13. The turkey was stuffed … chestnuts.
14. The room was crammed … furniture.