GRAMMAR Rewrite the sentences in the past simple passive. 1. They
built our school in 1985.
Our school ____________________ in 1985.
2. Vincent Van Gogh
painted Sunflowers .
Sunflowers ____________________ by Vincent Van Gogh.
3. Mary Quant
designed mini-skirts in the 1960s.
Mini-skirts ____________________ by Mary Quant in the 1960s.
4. People
didn’t use the internet until the 1990s.
The internet ____________________ until the 1990s.
5.
Did they
make your shoes in Spain?
____________________ your shoes ____________________ in Spain?
6. People
wore some kind of trainers in the 19th Century.
Trainers ____________________ in the 19th Century.
7. They
didn’t play volleyball until 1895.
Volleyball ____________________ until 1895.
8.
Did Steven Spielberg
direct that film?
____________________ that film ____________________ by Stephen Spielberg?
Choose the correct words to complete the story. My favourite object is this cup. I (1)
gave /
was given it two years ago when I (2)
won /
was win a cycling competition. I have always enjoyed watching races but I (3)
persuaded /
was persuaded to take part by my dad. I was very fit at the time and he (4)
thought /
was thought I
could win. I remember the day very well. I (5)
drove /
was driven to the event by my parents.
When we got there, I (6)
asked /
was asked my name and I (7)
told /
was told where to go. I
was so proud when I (8)
came /
was come first. I’ll never forget that day.
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