The passive
A photographer took these pictures.
These pictures …… by a photographer.
WERE TAKEN
Have you had your boiler checked yet? No, but we’re going to …… next week. (check)
HAVE IT CHECKED
Reptiles body is covered with …… .
a) scales b) fur c) feathers d) fins
a) scales
Keeping fit and healthy diet is good …… your well-being
FOR
Scientists can make medicine from snake venom. Medicine …… from snake venom.
CAN BE MADE
Do you paint the outside of your house yourself? No, I can’t stand heights, we …… every five years. (paint)
HAVE IT PAINTED
The cat's ……. got caught in my jeans.
a) paws b) fins c) whiskers d) claws
d) claws
I'm getting tired …… your being so impolite and rude to me.
OF
The university has asked him to focus on studying how sharks hunt.
He …… to focus on studying how sharks hunt.
HAD BEEN ASKED
Did your sister take this photo of you? Actually I …… by a professional. (take)
HAD IT TAKEN
…… are often seen flying near water.
a) Kingfishers b) Dragonflies c) Owls d) Ants
b) Dragonflies
Our printer has been …… of order for a few days, so it's high time we had it repaired.
OUT
My flatmate has eaten all my cakes. All my cakes …… by my flatmate.
HAVE BEEN EATEN
You look nice, Is your hair different? Yes, I ……. Do you like it? (do)
HAVE JUST HAD IT DONE
Most …… , which are birds with large eyes, hunt at night.
a) insects b) bears c) owls d) dragonflies
c) owls
We took full advantage ……the hotel facilities while being on holidays in Portugal.
OF
Studying the Amazon rainforest will provide new cures. New cures …… by studying the Amazon rainforest.
WILL BE PROVIDED
Where’s your car? We …… at the moment. (service)
ARE HAVING IT SERVICED
…… flies rapidly, low over water and catches fish from rivers and lakes.
a) A bear b) A kingfisher c) A dragonfly d) A reptile
b) A kingfisher
My friend gets annoyed …… people who smoke in public places.
BY/WITH