Mastering Past Participle Forms of Verbs: Practice Exercise

Mastering Past Participle Forms of Verbs: Practice Exercise

IELTS Writing Task 1: Process Charts

Mastering Passive Voice & Past Participles

Grammar Note: Process diagrams usually rely on the Passive Voice to shift focus from the person doing the action to the action itself.
  • Present Simple Passive: is/are + Past Participle (e.g., "is baked")
  • Present Perfect Passive: has/have been + Past Participle (e.g., "has been baked")

Exercise 1: How to make Pizza

Complete the sentences using the Present Simple Passive form of the verbs in brackets.

  1. The dough (make)   with flour, water, and yeast.
  2. Then, the dough (knead)   for at least 10 minutes.
  3. The dough (cover)   with a damp cloth and (let)   to rest for 30 minutes.
  4. The tomato sauce (make)   with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.
  5. The sauce (spread)   evenly on the pizza base.
  6. The toppings, such as cheese and meat, (add)   to the pizza.
  7. The pizza (bake)   in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
Check Answers (Exercise 1)
1. is made
2. is kneaded
3. is covered / is let
4. is made
5. is spread
6. are added
7. is baked
[Image of ice cream making process diagram]

Exercise 2: How to make Ice Cream

Complete the sentences using the Present Perfect Passive form of the verbs in brackets.

  1. The ingredients (mix)   together in a large bowl.
  2. The mixture (chill)   in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  3. The chilled mixture (pour)   into an ice cream maker.
  4. The mixture (churn)   by the ice cream maker for 20-30 minutes.
  5. The ice cream (freeze)   in a safe container for at least 4 hours.
  6. The frozen ice cream (scoop)   into bowls for serving.
  7. The leftover ice cream (store)   in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Check Answers (Exercise 2)
1. have been mixed
2. has been chilled
3. has been poured
4. has been churned
5. has been frozen
6. has been scooped
7. has been stored

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