Question

Q.6. Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks with active or passive form of the
verbs in brackets depending on the situation.
In 1990's millions of pounds' worth of damage (0)
(cause) by a storm which ()
(sweep) across the north England last night. The River Ribble (IT)
(burst) its bank after heavy rain. Many people (iv)
(rescue) by fire-fighters
who (v)
(receive) hundreds of calls for help. Wind speeds (vi)
(reach)
ninety miles an hour in some places. Roads (vii)
(block) by fallen trees, and
electricity lines (viil)
(bring) down leaving thousands of homes without electricity.

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Answer 1

Answer:

caused

swept

burst

we're rescused

received

reached

were blocked

we're brought