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Passive voice: mixed tenses

Passive voice: mixed tenses 


 Past simple vs past perfect

Write correct forms or words next to each sentence.


The site was blocked | had been blocked as it had provided pirate copies. .................................


They escaped. They were warned | had been warned by somebody.           .................................


The cat was sleepy after it was fed | had been fed with chicked breast.      .................................


Jill didn't know what to do. She was confused | had been confused.           .................................


I refused the idea which I was presented | had been presented before.       ..................................


The doctor put my leg in plaster. It was broken | had been broken.            .................................


We liked the solution and so it was accepted | had been accepted.             .................................


Before we arrived at the party all food was eaten | had been eaten.            .................................


The cake was cut | had been cut into pieces and disappeared.                     .................................


The conference wasn't over even if everything was said | had been said.    ................................


Sue was happy again after her dog was found | had been found.                 .................................


The ancient tomb was discovered | had been discovered a long time ago.  .................................

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