Read the text and find all the Passive forms. What tense is each? Example: is based – Present Simple
The ‘Phantom of the Opera’ is a very popular Broadway show. It is based on the novel by the French writer Gaston Leroux. It was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber in 1986.
The story is about a beautiful singer, Christine, and a brilliant but terrible composer, known as the Phantom of the Opera.
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ has been translated into several languages. It has also been shown in more than 20 countries! The costumes are wonderful! The costumes were designed by Maria Bjornson. A film version was released by Warner Brothers in December 2004.
The show will always be remembered for its beautiful songs, great orchestrations and drama. ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ is a musical that must be seen by everyone!
1) It is based on the novel by the French writer Gaston Leroux.
Present Simple
2) It was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber in 1986.
Past Simple
3)The Phantom of the Opera’ has been translated into several languages.
Present Perfect
4)It has also been shown in more than 20 countries!
Present Perfect
5)The costumes were designed by Maria Bjornson.
Past Simple
6)A film version was released by Warner Brothers in December 2004.
Past Simple
7)The show will always be remembered for its beautiful songs, great orchestrations and drama.
Future Simple