Underline the verb forms and circle the subjects in these sentences.
1. Was the book adapted for film?
2. What is the series of books called?
3. Where was the film made?
4. Is the actor nominated for an award every year?
Underline the verb forms and circle the subjects in these sentences.
1. Was the book adapted for film?
2. What is the series of books called?
3. Where was the film made?
4. Is the actor nominated for an award every year?
Match the sentences 1–4 in exercise 1 with rules a–d.
RULES Passive questions in the present are formed with … a. am / is / are + subject + past participle. b. a question word + am / is / are + subject + past participle. Passive questions in the past are formed with … c. was / were + subject + past participle. d. a question word + was / were + subject + past participle. |
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải1. Was the book adapted for film?
--> c. was / were + subject + past participle.
2. What is the series of books called?
--> b. a question word + am / is / are + subject + past participle.
3. Where was the film made?
--> d. a question word + was / were + subject + past participle.
4. Is the actor nominated for an award every year?
--> a. am / is / are + subject + past participle.
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Correct the mistakes in the sentences.
1. What he was given as a prize?
2. Is this crime novel written last year?
3. What was award to the actor?
4. Who was the film directed for?
5. Were this book written by a man?
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải1. What he was given as a prize?
--> What was he given as a prize?
2. Is this crime novel written last year?
--> Was this crime novel written last year?
3. What was award to the actor?
--> What was the actor awarded?
4. Who was the film directed for?
--> Who is the film directed for?
5. Were this book written by a man?
--> Is this book written by a man?
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Read the description on the right. Write questions in the passive about the information in blue.
When _____________?
When was the Edible Book Festival started?
1. What _____________?
2. Where _____________?
3. Was _____________ ?
4. Who _____________?
5. Are_____________?
You’ve read the books, seen the films, now eat the cakes! The Edible Book Festival was started in 2000. It is held every year around 1st April. 1The latest books are made into cakes and are displayed 2at events all over the world. We all know The Hunger Games is a series of three books that 3was adapted for film. But have you seen the amazing Hunger Games trilogy cake? It was made by 4Crystal Watanabe. Edible books for Game of Thrones and Wool, which was written by Hugh Howey, were also made by her for the festival! So what happens at the end of the festival? 5The books are eaten, of course!
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải1. What are the latest books made?
2. Where are the latest books displayed?
3. Was series of three books The Hunger Games adapted for film?
4. Who was the film made?
5. Are the books eaten?
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions in exercise 4. Answer in complete sentences.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải1. What are the latest books made?
The latest books are made into cakes.
2. Where are the latest books displayed?
The latest books was displayed at events all over the world.
3. Was series of three books The Hunger Games adapted for film?
Yes, it was. The Hunger Games is a series of three books that was adapted for film.
4. Who was the film made?
It was made by Crystal Watanabe.
5. Are the books eaten?
Yes, they are. The books are eaten.
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USE IT! Work in groups. Each group writes three questions about books using passive voice, then reads out for the others to answer. The group with the most correct answers is the winner.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiThe first question is who was De Men phiêu lưu ký written by?
I think the answer is To Hoai.
The second question is when was Lao Hac written?
I think it was written in 1943.
The third question is: Was the poem Ong do written by Ho Chi Minh?
No, It wasn’t. It was written by Vu Dinh Lien.
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Introduce to the class your favourite book using the passive voice.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiThe book "Sans Famille" is a French novel that was written by Hector Malot in the late 19th century. It tells the story of a young orphan boy named Remi who is sold by his foster parents to a street musician.
Throughout the book, Remi faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, abuse, and prejudice. Despite these hardships, he manages to find love and support from unexpected sources, and eventually discovers the truth about his past and his true identity.
"Sans Famille" has been widely read and translated into numerous languages, and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of French society in the 19th century, as well as its themes of family, identity, and perseverance.
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