Movie Vocabulary
Passive 1
Passive 2
The Body
(nouns and verbs)
Modals of Deduction
100

I loved the first film but the s_______ wasn't very good. 

sequel

100

Most films in Hollywood make/are made in studios by big companies.


Most films in Hollywood are made in studios by big companies.

Present Simple Passive

100

Harry Potter _____(write) by JK Rowling. 

was written 

Past simple Passive


100

We c_____ for so long after the performance that our hands were sore! 

clapped

100

That ____ __ Johnny! Johnny has black hair. That guy is blond.

can't be

200

Most cartoons are d_____ into other languages.

dubbed

200

You will  __ _______ __ (pick up) by the driver at 20:00.

You will be picked up by the driver at 20:20

Future Passive

200

The film Schindler's List _______(base on) a true story. 

is based on

Present Simple Passive.

200

Could you t_____ this and tell me if there's too much salt in it?

taste

200

She ____ __ very rich. She has a house in Sydney, an apartment in New York City, A villa in France and a yacht in Malaysia.

must be

300

I love the music in that film. I want to buy the s_____________ to add to my album collection.

soundtrack

300

My favourite film is 'The Year of Living Dangerously'. It ____ __________ (direct) by Peter Weir.

It was directed by

Past Simple Passive

300

In her next movie, the costumes ___ ____ _____ (design) by a new stylist.

In her next movie, the costumes will be designed by a new stylist.

Future Passive

300

Have you ever been b_____ by a dog?

bitten (bite, bit, bitten)

300

A lot of people are sneezing lately. I think it _____ be allergies.

might / may / could be

400

Much of the movie was shot on l_______ in France and Germany. 

location

400

I thought the kitchen would be a mess, but when I got home from work, it _____ already ______ _____ (clean)!

it had already been cleaned.

Past Perfect Passive

400

The singer ___ _____ (meet) by fans yesterday at the airport . 

was met

Past Simple Passive

400

Usually when people understand something or agree, they n____ their head.

nod

400

Oh no! That _______ be all the money we have in the bank! I just got paid yesterday and our balance is so low.

can't

500

I prefer s__________ f_________ films because I think the special __________ are so cool!

science fiction

special effects

500

He usually does his own stunts, but his ankle ____ _______ (injure) during the first scene. 

He usually does his own stunts, but his ankle was injured during the first scene.

Past simple Passive

500

I just found out this morning that I ____ ______ ______ (choose) for the role of Elphaba in the musical Wicked. I am so thrilled!

I just found out this morning that I have been chosen for the role of Elphaba in the musical Wicked. I am so thrilled!

Present Perfect Passive

500

Do you ever w______ a tune when you're happy?

whistle

500

There is so much noise coming from the neighbours' house. The music has been very loud since 19:00 and it's now 01:30! They ____ __ ______ a party. 

must be having

600

I liked Inception, but the p_____ was really confusing. I had to watch it twice to understand it.

plot

600

The actor needs _______ _____ ______
(v. photograph) from the shoulders up

The actor needs to be photographed from the shoulders up.

passive infinitive

600

The movie ___ ______ _______ (shot) at the moment in Mexico.

The movie is being shot at the moment in Mexico.

Present Continuous Passive

600

Jackie! Stop st_______ at that man at the next table! It’s very rude!

staring
600

A Is Steven in his office?’

B ‘I don’t know. He ________ be in a meeting. I’ll just go and check.’

could be, might be, may be

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