Passive Voice Practice: Process Writing

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)