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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.

In this activity, all you have to do is work out if the sentences are active or passive.
Are the sentences active or passive?
The next activity is a bit more complicated.

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).

Complete the passive sentences by filling in the gaps with the correct form of the auxiliary verb (be).
Form the passive

Quiz

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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?
  1. Write your answers in the comments section and use the passive.
  2. 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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ZuelimaÑañezN
10/08/2018
CO
687
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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


ZuelimaÑañezN
10/08/2018 21:40
Colombia
Crystal Palace
687

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

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SofiaTriana
10/08/2018
CO
778
points

Hello Community British Council !!
- My name is Laura Sofia and I'm from Colombia
- A passive sentence does not include the actor unless it is at the end of a sentence; often after the preposition - by-
- The sentence is activated if the actor is also the subject of the verb
- I found simple some parts of the test that most difficult for me were to identify the passive and active prayer.
bye!!


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SofiaTriana
10/08/2018 05:55
Colombia
Chelsea
778

Hello Community British Council !!
- My name is Laura Sofia and I'm from Colombia
- A passive sentence does not include the actor unless it is at the end of a sentence; often after the preposition - by-
- The sentence is activated if the actor is also the subject of the verb
- I found simple some parts of the test that most difficult for me were to identify the passive and active prayer.
bye!!

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pinamunera
10/08/2018
CO
1152
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The first ever winner of that award was won by "WIngs", and the first ever Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane.

What award was won by "Lady Bird"?


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pinamunera
10/08/2018 05:02
Colombia
Arsenal
1152

The first ever winner of that award was won by "WIngs", and the first ever Premier League goal was scored by Brian Deane.

What award was won by "Lady Bird"?

María2309escobar
10/08/2018
CO
214
points

best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League


María2309escobar
10/08/2018 04:25
Colombia
Chelsea
214

best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League

María2309escobar
10/08/2018
CO
214
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?


María2309escobar
10/08/2018 04:23
Colombia
Chelsea
214

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?

Maria Del Mar Ortiz
10/08/2018
CO
348
points

good quiz and very interesting.


Maria Del Mar Ortiz
10/08/2018 04:23
Colombia
Manchester City
348

good quiz and very interesting.

Stephania Coy 62
10/08/2018
CO
367
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Good test.


Stephania Coy 62
10/08/2018 04:06
Colombia
West Ham United
367

Good test.

Santy_14
10/08/2018
CO
520
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Good quiz.


Santy_14
10/08/2018 03:38
Colombia
Chelsea
520

Good quiz.

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juliana embus
10/08/2018
CO
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Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.


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juliana embus
10/08/2018 03:36
Colombia
Chelsea
-729

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.

valentinaburgosh
10/08/2018
CO
567
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good quiz


valentinaburgosh
10/08/2018 03:17
Colombia
Manchester United
567

good quiz

Juanestebanbermeo
10/08/2018
CO
781
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Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.


Juanestebanbermeo
10/08/2018 01:54
Colombia
Manchester United
781

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.

YudyCorreaO
10/08/2018
CO
61
points

The movie called Wings was awarded as the best film / picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.


YudyCorreaO
10/08/2018 01:04
Colombia
Manchester United
61

The movie called Wings was awarded as the best film / picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.

Karla amézquita26
10/08/2018
CO
208
points

Which movie won the first Oscar for the best film / movie?
-The movie is called "WINGS" - Lucien Hubbard for Paramount Pictures
Who scored the first goal of the Premier League?
-It was José Heriberto Izquierdo Mena, a Colombian soccer player. Play from the far left and his current team is the Brighton & Hove of the Premier League of England.


Karla amézquita26
10/08/2018 00:51
Colombia
Newcastle United
208

Which movie won the first Oscar for the best film / movie?
-The movie is called "WINGS" - Lucien Hubbard for Paramount Pictures
Who scored the first goal of the Premier League?
-It was José Heriberto Izquierdo Mena, a Colombian soccer player. Play from the far left and his current team is the Brighton & Hove of the Premier League of England.

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isabella13.it
10/08/2018
CO
822
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Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal


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isabella13.it
10/08/2018 00:48
Colombia
Arsenal
822

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal

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AngelDa.35
10/08/2018
CO
722
points

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.
who scored the first ever UEFA Champions League goal? or who won the first ever Cup of UEFA Champions League goal?


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AngelDa.35
10/08/2018 00:22
Colombia
Manchester United
722

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.
who scored the first ever UEFA Champions League goal? or who won the first ever Cup of UEFA Champions League goal?

Valengcastro
09/08/2018
CO
151
points

Wings was the first Oscar of the best film.
Brian Deane was the first goal of the Premier League.


Valengcastro
09/08/2018 19:19
Colombia
Chelsea
151

Wings was the first Oscar of the best film.
Brian Deane was the first goal of the Premier League.

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Tatiana Quevedo
09/08/2018
CO
717
points

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal


Tatiana Quevedo's picture
Tatiana Quevedo
09/08/2018 16:41
Colombia
Chelsea
717

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal

LuciaMartinezBañol
09/08/2018
CO
864
points

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal


LuciaMartinezBañol
09/08/2018 05:06
Colombia
Manchester United
864

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal

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diegohurtadoh
09/08/2018
CO
796
points

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.


diegohurtadoh's picture
diegohurtadoh
09/08/2018 02:54
Colombia
Chelsea
796

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.

catalina2002
09/08/2018
CO
725
points

Wings,Brian Dane


catalina2002
09/08/2018 02:54
Colombia
Manchester United
725

Wings,Brian Dane

MajoCh
09/08/2018
CO
833
points

The first ever oscar for best Picture was won by Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard in 1929
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.


MajoCh
09/08/2018 01:59
Colombia
Arsenal
833

The first ever oscar for best Picture was won by Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard in 1929
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.

FabioOrdoñez312
09/08/2018
CO
439
points

It's a subject that I'm just seeing and it was something complicated.


FabioOrdoñez312
09/08/2018 01:58
Colombia
Manchester United
439

It's a subject that I'm just seeing and it was something complicated.

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Briyith Medina
09/08/2018
CO
212
points

1.
'WINGS' won the first Oscar for the best movie.
Brian Deane
scored the first goal of the Premier League goal.
2.
who was the first film director to win the Oscar?


Briyith Medina's picture
Briyith Medina
09/08/2018 00:19
Colombia
Chelsea
212

1.
'WINGS' won the first Oscar for the best movie.
Brian Deane
scored the first goal of the Premier League goal.
2.
who was the first film director to win the Oscar?

Santiespinosa2901
08/08/2018
CO
889
points

1.Wings
2.Brian Dane


Santiespinosa2901
08/08/2018 04:54
Colombia
Chelsea
889

1.Wings
2.Brian Dane

juanlasso026
08/08/2018
CO
154
points

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal


juanlasso026
08/08/2018 02:03
Colombia
Manchester City
154

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal

juanlasso026
08/08/2018
CO
154
points

if I had some problems in the activity is a topic that I had hardly seen


juanlasso026
08/08/2018 02:01
Colombia
Manchester City
154

if I had some problems in the activity is a topic that I had hardly seen

JuanDavidA9
08/08/2018
CO
660
points

The first ever oscar for best Picture was won by Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard in 1929
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.


JuanDavidA9
08/08/2018 00:03
Colombia
Chelsea
660

The first ever oscar for best Picture was won by Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard in 1929
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.

keren jemima torres's picture
keren jemima torres
07/08/2018
CO
-890
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?


keren jemima torres's picture
keren jemima torres
07/08/2018 21:25
Colombia
Manchester United
-890

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?

SofiaTriana's picture
SofiaTriana
10/08/2018
CO
778
points

Hello Keren!
Good to share with you the learning of this course that will leave us valuable teachings.
bye


SofiaTriana's picture
SofiaTriana
10/08/2018 05:56
Colombia
Chelsea
778

Hello Keren!
Good to share with you the learning of this course that will leave us valuable teachings.
bye

Karencollazos
07/08/2018
CO
759
points

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.


Karencollazos
07/08/2018 21:09
Colombia
Manchester City
759

Wings was the first ever Oscar for the best picture.
Brian Deane was the first ever Premier League goal.

Estefania salas
07/08/2018
CO
779
points

The film Wings received the first Oscar in 1929.
The first goal of the Premier League was scored by Brian Deane.


Estefania salas
07/08/2018 21:05
Colombia
Liverpool
779

The film Wings received the first Oscar in 1929.
The first goal of the Premier League was scored by Brian Deane.

AndrewHernandez's picture
AndrewHernandez
07/08/2018
CO
-569
points

-The film Wings received the first Oscar in 1929
- The first goal of the Premier League was scored by Brian Deane
-Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?


AndrewHernandez's picture
AndrewHernandez
07/08/2018 20:17
Colombia
Manchester City
-569

-The film Wings received the first Oscar in 1929
- The first goal of the Premier League was scored by Brian Deane
-Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?

Juaneduardocastro
07/08/2018
CO
442
points

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Juaneduardocastro
07/08/2018 18:57
Colombia
Chelsea
442

good quiz

Luis Miguel Rojas
07/08/2018
CO
362
points

good quiz


Luis Miguel Rojas
07/08/2018 18:02
Colombia
Chelsea
362

good quiz

SofiaBautistaQ
07/08/2018
CO
754
points

The movie called Wings was awarded as the best film / picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
What was the first prize of the Academy?


SofiaBautistaQ
07/08/2018 16:56
Colombia
Arsenal
754

The movie called Wings was awarded as the best film / picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
What was the first prize of the Academy?

natafonseca
06/08/2018
CO
732
points

1. The movie called Wings was awarded as the best movie.
2. Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first soccer player to participate in a series?


natafonseca
06/08/2018 02:32
Colombia
Manchester United
732

1. The movie called Wings was awarded as the best movie.
2. Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
Who was the first soccer player to participate in a series?

ValentinaBasto
06/08/2018
CO
627
points

The movie called Wings was awarded as the best film / picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
What was the first prize of the Academy?


ValentinaBasto
06/08/2018 00:01
Colombia
Leicester City
627

The movie called Wings was awarded as the best film / picture in 1929.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.
What was the first prize of the Academy?

Danna Bolaños
05/08/2018
CO
795
points

The film named Wings was awarded.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League.
What is the most popular movie among soccer players?


Danna Bolaños
05/08/2018 21:35
Colombia
Liverpool
795

The film named Wings was awarded.
Brian Deane was the first Premier League.
What is the most popular movie among soccer players?

SantiagoJovenV's picture
SantiagoJovenV
05/08/2018
CO
800
points

-The film Wings received the first Oscar in 1929
- The first goal of the Premier League was scored by Brian Deane
-Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?


SantiagoJovenV's picture
SantiagoJovenV
05/08/2018 20:10
Colombia
Manchester United
800

-The film Wings received the first Oscar in 1929
- The first goal of the Premier League was scored by Brian Deane
-Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?

juancamilojimenezch
05/08/2018
CO
664
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.


juancamilojimenezch
05/08/2018 19:15
Colombia
Manchester City
664

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.

krygsmann
05/08/2018
BR
61
points

. 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.

. Sheffield United did not fear Manchester United... football now is a trip to the theatre, then it was blood and guts,' says Brian Deane, scorer of the Premier League's very first goal.


krygsmann
05/08/2018 01:45
Brazil
Arsenal
61

. 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.

. Sheffield United did not fear Manchester United... football now is a trip to the theatre, then it was blood and guts,' says Brian Deane, scorer of the Premier League's very first goal.

ValentinaCalderónC
05/08/2018
CO
875
points

The first ever oscar for best Picture was won by Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard in 1929
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.


ValentinaCalderónC
05/08/2018 00:38
Colombia
Crystal Palace
875

The first ever oscar for best Picture was won by Wings, a romantic drama directed by Lucien Hubbard in 1929
Brian Deane was the first Premier League who scored a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.

MajoRojasP
05/08/2018
CO
198
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.
2.Who was the first person to reject an Oscar ?


MajoRojasP
05/08/2018 00:15
Colombia
Manchester United
198

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.
2.Who was the first person to reject an Oscar ?

AmadaMorale
05/08/2018
CO
36
points

I really do not know


AmadaMorale
05/08/2018 00:10
Colombia
Manchester United
36

I really do not know

AnaVictoriaMorales
05/08/2018
CO
533
points

I really do not know


AnaVictoriaMorales
05/08/2018 00:09
Colombia
Chelsea
533

I really do not know

Valeria_coy's picture
Valeria_coy
04/08/2018
CO
742
points

the fist Oscar for the best film/picture was given on 1929 for the film named Wings.
The first Premier League goal was done by Brian Deane in the match with Manchester United, tha match finished 2-1.


Valeria_coy's picture
Valeria_coy
04/08/2018 19:21
Colombia
Chelsea
742

the fist Oscar for the best film/picture was given on 1929 for the film named Wings.
The first Premier League goal was done by Brian Deane in the match with Manchester United, tha match finished 2-1.

Ivanandrescaballero
04/08/2018
CO
924
points

The first movie he won was wings since this was the best movie for the public so it was a romantic drama of pilots and that was shown to the public in 1929.

Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.

Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?


Ivanandrescaballero
04/08/2018 03:08
Colombia
Manchester United
924

The first movie he won was wings since this was the best movie for the public so it was a romantic drama of pilots and that was shown to the public in 1929.

Brian Deane was the first Premier League to score a goal, 2-1 against Manchester United.

Who was the first person to reject the Academy Award?

Juanita190
04/08/2018
CO
523
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


Juanita190
04/08/2018 00:45
Colombia
Manchester United
523

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

OscarOrozcoVargas
04/08/2018
CO
595
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?


OscarOrozcoVargas
04/08/2018 00:12
Colombia
Arsenal
595

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?

Germanreyesl1
03/08/2018
CO
896
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?


Germanreyesl1
03/08/2018 23:52
Colombia
Manchester United
896

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?

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