Passive Voice - Unit 8A - High Note 3

Choose the correct option a–c to complete the text.

Smartphones have become an essential part of modern life. They                [are used, are being used, have used] not only for communication but also for entertainment, work, and education. The first smartphones               [were invented, have invented, had invented] in the late 20th century, but they were very different from the devices we use today.

Since then, millions of smartphones                 [are sold, have been sold, are being sold] every year around the world. New models                [are developed, have developed, develop] constantly to meet the needs of users. Many features, such as cameras and apps,                [improved, have improved, had improved] significantly over time.

The first touchscreen smartphone                   [created, was created, had been created] by companies that wanted to make devices more user-friendly. Today, smartphones               [equip, are equipped, have equipped] with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence.

What about the future? Experts believe that even more innovative features               [will be added, are adding, added] in the coming years.

Rewrite the sentence in the passive. If necessary, use "by" to say who does / did the action.

Companies create colourful advertisements.

Rewrite the sentence in the passive. If necessary, use "by" to say who does / did the action.

They will install new drinks machines in the school corridor.