Lesson 4: Grammar: The Passive Voice
Lesson 4: Grammar: The Passive Voice
In this lesson, there are lots of different examples of how to use the passive and some interactive activities to help your understanding.
At the end of the page there is a quiz to test that you have understood and we ask you to write some passive sentences and ask other people on the activity week to comment, correct and give your opinions on the sentences.
Activity 1
Identify the passive sentences
This first activity is very simple. All you have to do is read the sentences about Arsenal Football Club and decide if they are active or passive.
Activity 2
Form the passive
In this activity, you have to read the sentences and fill in the gaps with the correct form of the auxiliary verb (be).
Quiz
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Comment
What do you think?
Do you know when to use active or passive sentences? Did you have any problems with the activities or the examples in the video?
Task
- Which film won the first ever Oscar for best film/picture?
- Who scored the first ever Premier League goal?
- Write your answers in the comments section and use the passive.
- Write a question about films or football for other learners to answer.
When you have finished, mark the page complete on the side of this page and go to lesson five.
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03/08/2018
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The film named Wings was awarded as the best film/picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award
03/08/2018 23:52
Manchester United
709
The film named Wings was awarded as the best film/picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award
03/08/2018
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In 1929 the shape of water
lacazzete
03/08/2018 22:03
Manchester United
707
In 1929 the shape of water
lacazzete
03/08/2018
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I have not had any problems.
03/08/2018 21:41
Arsenal
921
I have not had any problems.
03/08/2018
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The film called Wings was the one that won the first Oscar for the best film / picture in 1929. Brian Deane was the first Premier League to scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Which team won the first soccer award?
03/08/2018 21:25
Arsenal
921
The film called Wings was the one that won the first Oscar for the best film / picture in 1929. Brian Deane was the first Premier League to scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Which team won the first soccer award?
03/08/2018
points
The film named Wings was awarded as the best film/picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award
03/08/2018 03:34
Manchester United
568
The film named Wings was awarded as the best film/picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award
03/08/2018
points
The film was Wings and it gets the Oscar for best film/picture.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?
03/08/2018 02:16
Manchester United
687
The film was Wings and it gets the Oscar for best film/picture.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?
03/08/2018
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It was George C Scott. Marlon Brando also turned down his award. Good question.
03/08/2018 10:04
Arsenal
560
It was George C Scott. Marlon Brando also turned down his award. Good question.
01/08/2018
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The film named Wings was awarded as the best film/picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?
01/08/2018 01:09
Manchester United
759
The film named Wings was awarded as the best film/picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?
31/07/2018
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31/07/2018 00:09
Manchester United
828
18/07/2018
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I DON´T KNOW
18/07/2018 00:58
Liverpool
25
I DON´T KNOW
06/07/2018
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Not so easy.
06/07/2018 13:31
Manchester United
823
Not so easy.
13/06/2018
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thanks PREMIER SKILL,I and my students, TYLER and VICTOR have learned and finish this lesson well.
13/06/2018 09:30
Manchester United
443
thanks PREMIER SKILL,I and my students, TYLER and VICTOR have learned and finish this lesson well.
13/06/2018
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Great! Well done to Tyler and Victor!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
13/06/2018 10:39
Liverpool
594
Great! Well done to Tyler and Victor!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
08/06/2018
points
The film Wings was won the first Oscar award for best film.
The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane.
Who do you think will win the FIFA Word Cup 2018?
08/06/2018 10:24
AFC Bournemouth
111
The film Wings was won the first Oscar award for best film.
The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane.
Who do you think will win the FIFA Word Cup 2018?
03/05/2018
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1. a. The film Wings was given the best film in oscar awards
b. The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane
2. a. Who died first in the infinity war?
b. Which club won the first ever Premier League?
03/05/2018 15:23
Manchester City
103
1. a. The film Wings was given the best film in oscar awards
b. The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane
2. a. Who died first in the infinity war?
b. Which club won the first ever Premier League?
09/04/2018
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1-The film Wings was given the first Oscar award.I haven't seen this film but I remember when the director had being given the award :P
2- The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane
Jack and Rich thank you a lot
09/04/2018 01:03
Manchester City
155
1-The film Wings was given the first Oscar award.I haven't seen this film but I remember when the director had being given the award :P
2- The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane
Jack and Rich thank you a lot
02/04/2018
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I finish! I go to the next page!
02/04/2018 13:10
Manchester City
49
I finish! I go to the next page!
28/03/2018
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1. .The first ever oscar for best Picture was won by Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard in 1929 .
2. The first ever Premier league goal was scored by Alan Shearer
My question : Which films are banned from awards at Cannes films festival ?
28/03/2018 11:17
Liverpool
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1. .The first ever oscar for best Picture was won by Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard in 1929 .
2. The first ever Premier league goal was scored by Alan Shearer
My question : Which films are banned from awards at Cannes films festival ?
26/03/2018
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I never have problems like this, and I dont like to have never.
26/03/2018 16:28
Swansea City
19
I never have problems like this, and I dont like to have never.
26/03/2018
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1. .The first ever Best Picture was honored to the film Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard and starring Clara Bow.
2. alan shearer was made the first premier league goal
i have a question that might be one of you would like to answer :
who is the first president of Indonesia in 1945? i hope you all guys not using finding machine digital called google -heuheu-
26/03/2018 06:40
Manchester United
249
1. .The first ever Best Picture was honored to the film Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard and starring Clara Bow.
2. alan shearer was made the first premier league goal
i have a question that might be one of you would like to answer :
who is the first president of Indonesia in 1945? i hope you all guys not using finding machine digital called google -heuheu-
20/03/2018
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The film Wings was given the first ever Oscar for best picture, it's a romantic drama about US pilots, directed by Lucien Hubbard and starring clara bow.
The first ever premier league goal was scored by Brian Dean, he had been playing for Sheffield United, when he scored the goal.
20/03/2018 13:20
Liverpool
55
The film Wings was given the first ever Oscar for best picture, it's a romantic drama about US pilots, directed by Lucien Hubbard and starring clara bow.
The first ever premier league goal was scored by Brian Dean, he had been playing for Sheffield United, when he scored the goal.
22/03/2018
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Good answers and good use of the passive, Abdullah!
This sentence would work better in the past continuous.
Hope that helps!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
22/03/2018 09:11
Liverpool
594
Good answers and good use of the passive, Abdullah!
This sentence would work better in the past continuous.
Hope that helps!
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
16/03/2018
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I did small research,and I found that the first ever Oscars were held in 1929.There were 12 categories, the ceremony lasted just 15 minutes, it was not broadcast on radio and only 270 people were in attendance.The first ever Best Picture win went to the film Wings, a romantic drama about US pilots, directed by Lucien Hubbard and starring Clara Bow.
The first Premier League gaol was scored by Brian Deane.He scored goal against Manchester United.
Who has scored the most goals for England national team?
16/03/2018 07:09
Manchester United
2663
I did small research,and I found that the first ever Oscars were held in 1929.There were 12 categories, the ceremony lasted just 15 minutes, it was not broadcast on radio and only 270 people were in attendance.The first ever Best Picture win went to the film Wings, a romantic drama about US pilots, directed by Lucien Hubbard and starring Clara Bow.
The first Premier League gaol was scored by Brian Deane.He scored goal against Manchester United.
Who has scored the most goals for England national team?
16/03/2018
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Hi Milos
Good work on the questions and good use of the passive in both answers. Your question is too easy!!! It's Wayne Rooney. Can you think of a question that would need the passive in its answer?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
16/03/2018 20:38
Liverpool
594
Hi Milos
Good work on the questions and good use of the passive in both answers. Your question is too easy!!! It's Wayne Rooney. Can you think of a question that would need the passive in its answer?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
15/03/2018
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Hi, there!
My answers are:
1. The film was won by WINGS, an American silent war film. This film was directed by William Wellman. It was shot in 1927!
2. The first ever Premier League goal was scored by BRIAN DEANE, who was born in Leeds in 1968.
My questions:
1. What was the first film about soccer shot in Hollywood, LA?
2. When was Premier League founded?
15/03/2018 23:06
Brighton and Hove Albion
183
Hi, there!
My answers are:
1. The film was won by WINGS, an American silent war film. This film was directed by William Wellman. It was shot in 1927!
2. The first ever Premier League goal was scored by BRIAN DEANE, who was born in Leeds in 1968.
My questions:
1. What was the first film about soccer shot in Hollywood, LA?
2. When was Premier League founded?
15/03/2018
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The first Oscar was wining by "Wings"
The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane
Question for learners: Who played Joe at "Friends"?
15/03/2018 20:24
Chelsea
124
The first Oscar was wining by "Wings"
The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane
Question for learners: Who played Joe at "Friends"?
16/03/2018
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Hi Tikitak
Both answers are correct! You've used the passive correctly in your second answer but not the first. Remember we need to use the past participle (3rd form of the verb).
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
16/03/2018 20:40
Liverpool
594
Hi Tikitak
Both answers are correct! You've used the passive correctly in your second answer but not the first. Remember we need to use the past participle (3rd form of the verb).
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
15/03/2018
points
Hi, there!
My dear Matt LeBlanc was chosen for this role! He is great! :)
15/03/2018 23:08
Brighton and Hove Albion
183
Hi, there!
My dear Matt LeBlanc was chosen for this role! He is great! :)
15/03/2018
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Hello, I have read that the first Oscar was given to the film "WINGS". This film was directed by Lucien Hubbart and was produced by Paramount Pictures in 1928.
I think the first goal was scored by Allan Shirer. Actually I am not sure.
Who scored the winning goal by Spain in the World Cup Final in 2010?
What professional footballers acted in the film "Evasión o Victoria"?
For me the best film about Football.
Correct me. Please
15/03/2018 13:20
Manchester United
448
Hello, I have read that the first Oscar was given to the film "WINGS". This film was directed by Lucien Hubbart and was produced by Paramount Pictures in 1928.
I think the first goal was scored by Allan Shirer. Actually I am not sure.
Who scored the winning goal by Spain in the World Cup Final in 2010?
What professional footballers acted in the film "Evasión o Victoria"?
For me the best film about Football.
Correct me. Please
16/03/2018
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Hi Pacosaez
This film is called Escape to Victory in English. Do you mean the one with Sylvester Stallone and Pele? Yoir use of the passive is correct. The only major change I would make is Who scored the winning goal
by Spainin the World Cup Final in 2010.Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
16/03/2018 20:43
Liverpool
594
Hi Pacosaez
This film is called Escape to Victory in English. Do you mean the one with Sylvester Stallone and Pele? Yoir use of the passive is correct. The only major change I would make is Who scored the winning goal
by Spainin the World Cup Final in 2010.Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
16/03/2018
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The winning goal for Spain in World Cup 2010 final was scored by Andres Iniesta.
I remember there were two professional footballers in "Evasión o Victoria". They were Pele and Bobby Moore, weren't they?
16/03/2018 04:12
Liverpool
276
The winning goal for Spain in World Cup 2010 final was scored by Andres Iniesta.
I remember there were two professional footballers in "Evasión o Victoria". They were Pele and Bobby Moore, weren't they?
16/03/2018
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and Osvaldo Ardiles, an Argentinian footballer.
16/03/2018 17:23
Chelsea
337
and Osvaldo Ardiles, an Argentinian footballer.
15/03/2018
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Hi, Paco!
Was he PELÉ???
15/03/2018 23:14
Brighton and Hove Albion
183
Hi, Paco!
Was he PELÉ???
15/03/2018
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The first Oscar for best film was won by ‘Wings’ which was directed by William A. Wellman.
The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane when the first season was held in 1992-93.
'Mean machine' starred by Vinnie Jones was adapted from an American film, what's it?
Who created the 'WM' formation?
15/03/2018 13:11
Chelsea
337
The first Oscar for best film was won by ‘Wings’ which was directed by William A. Wellman.
The first Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane when the first season was held in 1992-93.
'Mean machine' starred by Vinnie Jones was adapted from an American film, what's it?
Who created the 'WM' formation?
15/03/2018
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Hello!
I am not sure. Was HERBERT CHAPMAN, who played for the Arsenal team, wasn't he?
15/03/2018 23:12
Brighton and Hove Albion
183
Hello!
I am not sure. Was HERBERT CHAPMAN, who played for the Arsenal team, wasn't he?
16/03/2018
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Yes, you get it.
16/03/2018 17:16
Chelsea
337
Yes, you get it.
15/03/2018
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The first oscar was given to the film ' Birth of a Nation ' directed by Griffith.
Who directed ' La Grande Illusion ' ?
Who scored the winning goal for England in 1966?
15/03/2018 11:34
Manchester City
3988
The first oscar was given to the film ' Birth of a Nation ' directed by Griffith.
Who directed ' La Grande Illusion ' ?
Who scored the winning goal for England in 1966?
15/03/2018
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' La Grande Illusion ' was directed by the French film director Jean Renoir.
Geoff Hurst scored the winning goal for England in 1966
15/03/2018 13:17
Chelsea
337
' La Grande Illusion ' was directed by the French film director Jean Renoir.
Geoff Hurst scored the winning goal for England in 1966