Question

Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or Past Simple passive. Colds are spread (spread) by sneezing. Vitamin C  ------ (discover) in 1747. Toothbrushes ------- (invent) by the Chinese. The people --------- (not take) to hospital after the accident. A new medical centre ------ (open) in my town last year. A lot of remedies ----- (make) from plants. I ------ (not give) any medicine at the hospital. My teeth ----- (check) twice a year. Vaccinations ---- (not develop) until the 18th century. I called for an ambulance but it ------ (not need).

Answer 1

Here are the sentences completed with the appropriate verb forms:

1. Colds are spread (spread) by sneezing. 2. Vitamin C was discovered (discover) in 1747. 3. Toothbrushes were invented (invent) by the Chinese. 4. The people were not taken (not take) to the hospital after the accident. 5. A new medical center was opened (open) in my town last year. 6. A lot of remedies are made (make) from plants. 7. I was not given (not give) any medicine at the hospital. 8. My teeth are checked (check) twice a year. 9. Vaccinations were not developed (not develop) until the 18th century. 10. I called for an ambulance but it was not needed (not need).