Passive forms

Ejercicios: Voz Pasiva (B2)

Ejercicio 1: Transforma de Activa a Pasiva

Transforma las siguientes oraciones de voz activa a voz pasiva.

1. They built this school in 1995.
2. The chef is preparing the meal right now.
3. Someone has stolen my bicycle.
4. The company will announce the results tomorrow.
5. They were cleaning the room when I arrived.
6. People speak Spanish in many countries.
7. The teacher gave the students their exams.
8. They had repaired the car before we needed it.

Ejercicio 2: Completa con la Forma Pasiva Correcta

Completa las oraciones con la forma pasiva correcta del verbo entre paréntesis.

1. The new shopping mall ______ (open) next month.
2. English ______ (speak) all over the world.
3. My phone ______ (repair) at the moment.
4. The documents ______ (lose) during the move.
5. The problem ______ (already/solve) by the technical team.
6. When I entered the office, the meeting ______ (hold).
7. The house ______ (paint) before we moved in.
8. This application ______ (must/complete) by Friday.

Ejercicio 3: ¿"By" o Sin "By"?

Decide si es necesario usar "by" en estas oraciones pasivas.

1. The book was written ______ Gabriel García Márquez.
2. The windows are cleaned ______ every week.
3. The decision will be made ______ the committee.
4. Spanish is spoken ______ in 21 countries.
5. The cake was baked ______ my grandmother.
6. The message was sent ______ yesterday.

Ejercicio 4: Pasiva con Verbos Modales

Reescribe las oraciones usando la voz pasiva con el verbo modal dado.

1. You must finish this report today. (must)
2. They can solve this problem easily. (can)
3. Students should return the books to the library. (should)
4. The company might close the factory. (might)
5. You have to complete the form before Friday. (have to)

Ejercicio 5: Have/Get Something Done

Reescribe las oraciones usando "have/get something done".

1. A mechanic is repairing my car.
2. Someone delivers our groceries every Saturday.
3. A professional took our family photos.
4. Someone stole my wallet yesterday.
5. We need someone to clean the windows.
6. I'm going to ask someone to cut my hair.

Ejercicio 6: Estructuras de Reporte en Pasiva

Reescribe las oraciones usando las estructuras de reporte en pasiva.

1. People say that he is a great leader.
   → It is said that...
   → He is said to...
2. Everyone knows that they are very rich.
   → It is known that...
   → They are known to...
3. People believe the company is losing money.
   → It is believed that...
   → The company is believed to...
4. They report that the president will visit next month.
   → It is reported that...
   → The president is reported to...

Ejercicio 7: Infinitivo y Forma -ing en Pasiva

Completa las oraciones con la forma correcta (infinitivo pasivo o -ing pasivo).

1. I hope ______ (invite) to the party.
2. She hates ______ (tell) what to do.
3. He wants ______ (promote) next year.
4. ______ (ask) to speak in public makes me nervous.
5. I expect ______ (notify) about any changes.
6. They're tired of ______ (treat) like children.

Ejercicio 8: Corrección de Errores

Encuentra y corrige los errores en las siguientes oraciones pasivas.

1. The letter was send yesterday.
2. This house built in 1920.
3. The problem is being discuss now.
4. I was gave a present for my birthday.
5. The car needs to be wash.
6. He is consider to be the best candidate.

Ejercicio 9: Traducción (Contexto Ecuatoriano)

Traduce las siguientes oraciones al inglés usando la voz pasiva.

1. El pan se vende en todas las panaderías.
2. El nuevo hospital será inaugurado el próximo año.
3. Mi teléfono está siendo reparado en este momento.
4. El ceviche es preparado con pescado fresco.
5. Se dice que el Cotopaxi es uno de los volcanes más activos.
6. Voy a hacerme cortar el pelo mañana.

Ejercicio 10: Situaciones Reales

Responde a las siguientes preguntas usando la voz pasiva.

1. What is something that is produced in Ecuador?
2. What was built in your city in the last five years?
3. What language is spoken in Brazil?
4. What is something that needs to be done in your house?
5. What famous building in the world was built a long time ago?

Ejercicio 11: Casos Especiales

Completa las oraciones usando la estructura correcta.

1. We weren't ______ (allow) to use dictionaries during the exam.
2. The children were made ______ (clean) their rooms.
3. My sister got her hair ______ (cut) yesterday.
4. I need to get my passport ______ (renew).
5. The roof needs ______ (repair) before the rainy season.

Ejercicio 12: Transformación Compleja

Reescribe el siguiente párrafo en voz pasiva donde sea apropiado.

"People speak Spanish in Ecuador. They grow bananas in the coastal region. The government is building new roads in the Amazon. Tourism has affected the Galapagos Islands. We must protect the environment."