B1 Passive Voice Grammar Test 3 (15 Questions) – IELTS, TOEFL, YDS Practice
Master the passive voice with this B1 grammar test. Practice 15 multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations for IELTS, TOEFL, and YDS success.
The Passive Voice is a crucial grammar structure that allows speakers to focus on actions rather than the people who perform them. At the B1 level, learners must be able to confidently form passive sentences in different tenses, especially present simple and past simple. This involves using the correct form of the verb “to be” along with the past participle of the main verb.
In exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, and YDS, passive voice questions are frequently used to test both grammatical accuracy and understanding of sentence structure. Students must recognize when a passive construction is required and apply the correct tense and agreement. This skill is especially important in formal writing and academic contexts.
This test is designed to provide comprehensive practice with passive voice structures. Each question reflects realistic usage and exam-style challenges. The explanations at the end will help you fully understand the rules and improve your ability to use passive voice correctly in different contexts.
RESULTS
#1. The documents ______ by the secretary every morning.
#2. The bridge ______ in 1990.
#3. The emails ______ by the assistant yesterday.
#4. The room ______ before the guests arrive.
#5. The story ______ by the writer last year.
#6. The cars ______ in this factory.
#7. The windows ______ last weekend.
#8. The homework ______ by the students every day.
#9. The song ______ by a famous artist.
#10. The house ______ ten years ago.
#11. The letters ______ by him every week.
#12. The problem ______ by the teacher yesterday.
#13. The cake ______ by her every Sunday.
#14. The pictures ______ last summer.
#15. The lesson ______ clearly by the teacher.
Explanations
1. Present Simple Passive uses “are + past participle” for plural subjects.
Answer: are
2. Past Simple Passive is used for completed past actions.
Answer: was
3. Plural subject in past requires “were + past participle.”
Answer: were
4. Present Simple Passive is used for scheduled or repeated actions.
Answer: is
5. Past Simple Passive uses “was + past participle.”
Answer: was
6. Present Simple Passive is used for general facts.
Answer: are
7. Past Simple Passive requires “were” for plural subjects.
Answer: were
8. Present Simple Passive describes routine actions.
Answer: is
9. Present Simple Passive uses “is + past participle.”
Answer: is
10. Past Simple Passive describes a finished action in the past.
Answer: was
11. Present Simple Passive uses “are” for plural subjects.
Answer: are
12. Past Simple Passive is required due to past time reference.
Answer: was
13. Present Simple Passive describes repeated actions.
Answer: is
14. Past Simple Passive with plural subject uses “were.”
Answer: were
15. Present Simple Passive is used for general statements.
Answer: is
