Passive Voice Practice: Process Writing
IELTS Process Writing: Passive Voice
Essential Grammar for Task 1 Diagrams
Instructions:
Complete the sentences using the Present Simple Passive form of the verb in brackets.
Formula: is / are + Past Participle (V3)
1. Oranges (export)
"Oranges from Spain, to colder countries in Europe."
👁️ Reveal Answer
Answer: are exported
(Subject 'Oranges' is plural → use 'are')
2. Coffee beans (grind)
"Coffee beans in a machine, in order to make coffee powder."
👁️ Reveal Answer
Answer: are ground
(⚠️ Irregular Verb: Grind → Ground)
3. Rice (put)
"Rice into bags and then delivered to supermarkets."
👁️ Reveal Answer
Answer: is put
(⚠️ 'Rice' is uncountable/singular → use 'is'. Put → Put)
4. Coconuts (cut)
"Coconuts from the trees, and then exported to other countries."
👁️ Reveal Answer
Answer: are cut
(Irregular Verb: Cut → Cut)
5. Chocolate bars (wrap)
"The bars of chocolate in silver paper and put into boxes."
👁️ Reveal Answer
Answer: are wrapped
(Spelling Rule: Double the 'p' before adding 'ed')
Grammar for IELTS Writing Task 1 (Process Diagrams)