The Passive With By worksheet

1. 1.
   Romeo and Juliet was written Shakespeare.a) byb) from
2. 2.
   The wound was cleaned alcohol.a) byb) with
3. 3.
   The fire was caused a cigarette.a) byb) with
4. 4.
   The film was directed a young director from Cluj.a) withb) by
5. 5.
   The box was filled old letters.a) byb) with

1. 1.
   The bike was stolen by someone.
2. 2.
   The door was opened by a key.
3. 3.
   This song was written from Ana.

Write three sentences of your own that use this rule. You can use these phrases.

• written by
• directed by
• made by
• caused by
• opened with
• filled with

1. 1.a) by The doer takes by.
2. 2.b) with Something used takes with.
3. 3.a) by Caused by: the cause is the doer here.
4. 4.b) by The doer takes by.
5. 5.b) with Filled with: the material.

1. 1.The bike was stolen. By someone adds nothing: leave it out.
2. 2.The door was opened with a key. A tool takes with.
3. 3.This song was written by Ana. The doer takes by.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.