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.
Number of correct answers: _________
Mark: _______
