Advanced: Phrasal Verbs in Passive Voice
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Question 1 of 5
The building was ___ down for redevelopment
AnswertornTEAR DOWN becomes WAS TORN DOWN in passive. Buildings fall. Redevelopment begins.
Question 2 of 5
The proposal was turned ___ by the committee
AnswerdownTURN DOWN becomes WAS TURNED DOWN in passive. Proposals are rejected. Disappointment follows.
Question 3 of 5
The truth was finally brought ___ to light
AnswertoBRING TO LIGHT becomes WAS BROUGHT TO LIGHT. Truth emerges. Secrets dissolve.
Question 4 of 5
All precautions must be ___ out before proceeding
AnswercarriedCARRY OUT becomes BE CARRIED OUT in passive. Precautions matter. Safety is paramount.
Question 5 of 5
Can intransitive phrasal verbs be passivised?
AnswerNoIntransitive verbs lack objects. Passive requires objects. Grammar has boundaries.
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