Question

Complete the newspaper report using the passive voice. (0.5x8=4)

Sydney __________________(strike) by a massive earthquake on Thursday. Most property _____________

(damage) badly and communication lines ______________ (destroy) . Strong tremors ____________ (feel)

across the continent from Uluruto Brisbane and Tsunami warnings______________ (issue) for the coastal areas

of Bundaberg, Melbourne, Canberra and Newcastle. Several buildings , houses and hotels in Sydney _________

(bring down) by the strong impact of the earthquake. The Kingsford Smith Airport ____________ (close) and all

flights ___________ (cancel) for atleast 24 hours.

Answer 1

1. was striked
2. was damaged
3. were destoryed
4. were felt
5. are issued
6. were brought down
7. was closed
8 are cancelled
9. has been declared

Answer 2

Was stroked
Was damaged
Were destroyed
Were felt
Were issued
Were brought down
Was closed
Were cancelled