Posted by Ana93 · December 18, 2006 · 3 replies
I have to compile a test for my upper intermediate teenage class for active and passive sentences. My problem is I need to find some unusual or different strategies. Also it must include when and why we use the passive voice.
My head hurts! Any help gratefully received.
What sort of stuff have u been teaching them? maybe you can base the test on that?
Here are a few test formats. You can adapt the content to whatever forms you've been teaching. The first three test verb form :
1. Multiple choice : My car ..... yesterday a) stolen b) is stolen c) stole d) was stolen e) has been stolen
2. Put the verb in the correct form : My car .... (steal) yesterday
3. Identify and correct the mistake : My car stolen yesterday.
4. Sentence creation - Make a sentence using the words given. Use a passive verb.
a) The room / clean / every evening.
b) When / your car / steal?
To test use (when and why) you could use :
Choose the best alternative to complete the text :
Why should we try and save paper? They make paper from trees / Paper is made from trees which are essential for maintaining the world's atmosphere.
To test form of the verb and use of the by phrase, try Transformation :
Change the following sentences from active to passive. Use a "by" phrase only if it is necessary and it sounds natural :
1. They make paper in Finland.
2. Tolkien wrote "Lord of the Rings".
3. A dog bit me yesterday.
3. They make paper in Finland.
Hope that helps.
Thank you so much Susan you have given me something to work with, it's much appreciated.
