English Grammar Exercises: Passive and Causative Forms

Posted on Feb 12, 2025 in English

English Grammar Exercises

Correcting Sentences

The following sentences do not make sense. Correct them by replacing each word in bold with a word in bold from a different sentence.

  1. (The new train) commute
  2. Sort
  3. Fire
  4. Shift
  5. Share
  6. Qualifications
  7. Field

Matching Expressions

Read the sentences and decide which of the expressions below means something similar.

  1. Fast learner
  2. Like clockwork
  3. Good at multitasking
  4. Regardless of
  5. Job offer
  6. Run a business

Completing Sentences Logically

Complete the second sentence so that it logically follows the first one. Pay attention to the words in bold.

  1. (This job) deal with unhappy customers
  2. He gets fired
  3. To make money
  4. Buy something at the cafeteria
  5. Buy some bread and milk
  6. Listen to everybody
  7. Quits his job
  8. Deserve an equal share

Rewriting Sentences in the Passive Voice

Rewrite the sentences in two ways. Use the passive voice.

  1. Free samples (of the product) are being offered to customers. Customers are being offered free samples (of the product).
  2. In my opinion, she should be given another chance. In my opinion, another chance should be given to her.
  3. The employees have been given a longer holiday (by the company). A longer holiday has been given to the employees (by the company).
  4. His ideas were said to be useless. It was said that his ideas were useless.

Completing Sentences with Passive or Causative Verbs

Complete the sentences with a suitable verb below. Use a passive or causative form.

  1. was … fired
  2. am going to have / get … checked
  3. will be given
  4. are having / getting … taken care of
  5. is being interviewed
  6. is believed

Writing Logical Sentences with Passive or Causative Verbs

Write a logical sentence to follow each statement. Use the correct passive or causative form of the verbs in brackets.

  1. Our lunch wasn’t delivered on time.
  2. People are being hired at my company this week.
  3. We are having / getting our house painted today.
  4. It was being used for meetings with people from abroad.

More English Grammar Practice

Completing Passages with Suitable Words

Complete the passage with the correct form of a suitable word or expression below. There are more words than you need.

  1. Minimum wage
  2. Resigned
  3. Teamwork
  4. Position
  5. Shift
  6. Regardless of
  7. Take pride in
  8. Profit

Writing Logical Sentences

Write a sentence to logically follow each first sentence. Use the correct form of a suitable word or expression below.

  1. (Jay) He finally landed a job last week.
  2. She was fired immediately.
  3. If we win, we’ll split the money.
  4. He’s in charge.
  5. Don’t take sides!
  6. They only earn the minimum wage.

Answering Questions Logically

Answer the following questions with a logical response. Pay attention to the words in bold.

  1. (Why) Because they need to get to work in the city centre.
  2. They guaranteed me a pay rise and use of a company car.
  3. He always comes to work late and leaves early.
  4. You must have a university degree and two years work experience.
  5. Because you’ll need to work together with many workers on your projects.
  6. I have a really big suitcase.

Rewriting Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

  1. It’s said that I’m a fast learner. / I’m said to be a fast learner.
  2. Has someone already taken the position?
  3. When did you have your house painted?
  4. She gets her make-up done by a professional before each performance.
  5. He should have been asked first.
  6. None of our questions were answered.

Completing Sentences with Passive Forms

Complete the sentences with a suitable response. Use a passive form.

  1. are being given away today
  2. has probably been sold
  3. has already been filled
  4. is packed in the silver suitcase
  5. wasn’t sent to my new e-mail address
  6. had already been made

Rewriting Sentences with Passive or Causative Forms

Rewrite the sentences with the passive or causative form. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. There may be more than one possible answer.

  1. She has her hair styled every week at the hairdresser’s.
  2. Is this considered a good place to work?
  3. Can this letter be translated for me?
  4. I hope that our food will be delivered soon.
  5. I’m going to get my eyes examined.
  6. The city was covered with a white blanket by the snowstorm.