Past Passive Quiz

QUIZ Past Passive

• read the sentences
• identify the people described in the sentences
• identify the past passive forms
• extension: write a few similar descriptions of your own using the Past Passive

by Alma Epifan englishwithalma alma.epifan

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QUIZ PAST PASSIVE

1. I was born in Hamburg, Germany. I was appointed Minister for Women and Youth in 1991 in Germany. In 2005, I was appointed the first female Chancellor of Germany.

Angela Merkel

Claudia Schiffer

Martin Schulz

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2. I was born in Tibet. I was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. In 2016, I met with President Obama at the White House for the fourth time.

Brad Pitt

Nelson Mandela

Dalai Lama

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3. I was born in Kentucky, the USA. I am married to a human rights lawyer. In 2008, I was hit by a car while riding a motorcycle to a film set in Sardinia. I was awarded an Oscar for my role in the movie Syriana.

George Clooney

Matt Damon

Tom Hanks

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4. I was born in the USA. I was known for my public stance against the Vietnam War. I converted to orthodox Islam in the 1970s. Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman was defeated by me in 1974.

Mike Tyson

Muhammad Ali

Evander Holyfield

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5. I was born in Chicago, Illinois. My husband was elected the 44th president of the US in 2008. I was involved in many causes such as supporting military families and ending childhood obesity. My book ‘Becoming’ was released in 2018.

Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama

Melania Trump

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6. I was born in Constanța, Romania. I was named the WTA Most Popular Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015. The 2019 Wimbledon Championship was won by me.

Simona Halep

Ashleigh Barty

Bianca Andreescu