ESL 141 - Grammar and Writing IV » Winter 2021 » Grammar Quiz : Passive Voice

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Question #1
Where is Daniel? His flight __________ more than 45 minutes ago; however, he still isn't here. We ________ to see if his flight __________ . I __________ to worry. I hope everything is fine.
A.   should arrive, ought to be checked, delayed, have begun
B.   should be arriving, ought to be checking, is delaying, began
C.   should have arrived, ought to check, is delayed, am beginning
D.   should have been arrived, ought to check, is delayed, begin
Question #2
According to a recent article published in the Los Angeles Times, nearly 40% of elementary school children __________ hungry for school. The truth is, no child __________ to school on an empty stomach. To help feed these children, programs __________ to provide children with breakfast and lunch while at school.
A.   shown up, should came, need to been created
B.   have shown up, should have come, need to have been created
C.   show up, should come, need to be created
D.   are showing up, should be come, need creating
Question #3
The author, Kevin Smith, __________ that if a child __________ homework to do on a daily basis, there will be less stress upon the entire family.
A.   believes, not assigns
B.   is believing, is being assigned
C.   believes, is not assigned
D.   is believed, is not assigns
Question #4
What __________ in the study is that if a child __________ more time to participate in after school activities, he will lead a more fulfilling life.
A.   has being proven, had
B.   was proven, has
C.   is proving, will have
D.   was proven, will have
Question #5
The movie director, Steven Spielberg, __________ many films throughout the years. In fact, he __________ over 50 movies and __________ three Oscars. The movie Schindler's List __________ in 1993.
A.   is making, directed, has won, was made
B.   had made, had directed, had won, was being made
C.   has made, has directed, has won, was made
D.   made, directed, won, is made
Question #6
In 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake __________ the city of San Francisco. Sadly, nearly 3,800 people __________ and 63 people __________. The event __________ shortly after 5pm.
A.   was struck, were injured, were died, happened
B.   struck, were injured, died, was happened
C.   struck, were injured, died, happened
D.   struck, injured, were died, happened
Question #7
Before taking the exam, all students __________ a form of identification. Afterwards, you __________ a seat. You __________ your seat during the exam. Anyone who breaks this rule __________ from the exam room.
A.   must be shown, will be assigned, may not be left, will escort
B.   must show, will assign, may not leave, will be escorted
C.   must have shown, will be assigned, may not leave, will escort
D.   must show, will be assigned, may not leave, will be escorted
Question #8
The medical receptionist ___________ that I only had to pay the co-pay today. A bill __________ to me for any additional charges after my insurance company __________ its portion.
A.   was said, will be send, is paid
B.   said, will send, is paid
C.   said, will send, is paying
D.   said, will be sent, pays
Question #9
The doctor told me that the medicine __________ only twice per day. There are only 6 pills in the bottle. So far, I __________ only one of them today. I will take another one tonight. The pill __________ on an empty stomach. Otherwise, I __________ some mild discomfort.
A.   should be taken, am using, must not be taking, may have experienced
B.   should take, have used, must not take, may experience
C.   should be taken, have used, must not be taken, may experience
D.   should have taken, used, must not be taken, may be experienced

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