Exercises - Simple Present Passive

Level A2 - B1

Put the words in brackets into the simple present passive.

The passive form of the simple present is formed using a form of to be (am, is, are) and the past participle (the third form of the verb).

I am allowed to do what I want.

She is allowed to attend the meeting.

They are allowed to leave the building.

 

As with active verb forms, make sure you use the correct form of the past participle with irregular verbs.

Melons are grown in the fields outside the town.

 

Do not confuse the passive form of the simple present (with the past participle) with the active form of the present progressive (with the -ing form).

The computer is used by the students. (Passive – simple present)

The students are using the computer. (Active – present progressive)