Ch 2

The Passive: Choice and Effect

Mistakes were made · She was considered a genius · Sales rose · It has been done away with

Exercise 1
Choose the best form
8 points
Tap the correct answer.
1
She _____ one of the finest architects of the century.
2
Unemployment _____ by 3% last year.
3
The bridge _____ unsafe after the inspection.
4
Which sentence hides responsibility?
5
The ice _____ quickly in the sun.
6
Many traditions _____ in the name of progress.
7
He was appointed _____ of the committee.
8
The defendant was found _____ .
Exercise 2
Complete the sentence
6 points
Write the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1
Profits dramatically in the last quarter. (increase)
2
She president of the club in 2022. (elect)
3
The old system with years ago. (do away, present perfect passive)
4
The plan was too risky by the board. (deem)
5
The window in the storm — nobody touched it. (break)
6
He felt he had been taken of. (advantage)