Exercise 4. Complete the sentences. Use Past Simple Passive

These houses were built (build) 150 years ago.

1. I saw an accident last night. Two people ___ (take) to hospital.

2. Somebody broke into the house, but nothing ___ (steal).

3. All flights ___ (cancel) because of the fog.

4. You ___ (invite) to the wedding. Why didn’t you go?

5. Do you like these paintings? They ___ (paint) by a friend of mine.

6. The letter ___ (post) a week ago and it arrived yesterday.

3. The telephone ___ (invent) by Alexander Bell in 1876.

Exercise 5. Helen and Chris moved house two years ago. Yesterday, they drove past their old house and saw that it looked very different. Describe the changes, using the Present Perfect Simple, as in the example.

the outside walls / paint

The outside walls have been painted.

1. new windows / put in

2. a garden pond / make 4 the trees / cut down

3. the trees / cut down

4. a lot of flowers / plant

5. the old gate / replace

Exercise 6. A young actress is hoping to star in a new film. Her friend is asking her what is going to happen. Respond to her questions using the Passive Infinitive, as in the example.

Will they audition you for the new film?

Well, I hope to be auditioned.

1. Will they give you a leading role?

2. Will they pay you a lot of money?

3. Will they send you to Hollywood?

4. Will they introduce you to all the stars?

5. Will they ask you to give a TV interview?

6. Will they give you an award?