Understand when we use the passive. Complete the sentences. Put the verbs into
the active or passive form of the past simple.
1 Have you heard about Kelly's new bike? It
was stolen (steal) yesterday.
2 You know that Rick wanted to sell his guitar.
Well, he (sell/it) for €120 last week.
3 What happened to the old house in Church
Street? - It (sell) for €385.000 two
days ago
4 Poor James. His dog (kill) on the
road last night.
5 Emma and Chloe are really happy. They
(win) the tennis championship
yesterday. They played ten matches and they
(not beat) once!
5 You know Sally's father is a songwriter. Well.
one of his songs (perform) on
television last night
The passive + by
Work it out for yourself
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