Build Narrative Passives and Combined Sequences

Tap the words in the correct order to build each natural narrative sentence. One extra word does not belong.

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Question 1

Build the sentence: _____

Options: The missing suitcase was returned just before our train departed., been

Question 2

Build the sentence: _____

Options: were, By sunrise, the injured hikers had been taken to safety.

Question 3

Build the sentence: _____

Options: While we waited, our passports were being checked in another room., been

Question 4

Build the sentence: _____

Options: been, As the storm worsened, evacuation instructions were being broadcast throughout the station.

Question 5

Build the sentence: _____

Options: While we were eating dinner, the band was playing softly nearby., being

Question 6

Build the sentence: _____

Options: been, While repairs were being completed, residents were given temporary rooms.

Question 7

Build the sentence: _____

Options: I had been waiting for hours when my name was finally called., is

Question 8

Build the sentence: _____

Options: has, The hall was being cleaned when we discovered our bags had been removed.

Question 9

Build the sentence: _____

Options: I was informed that the booking had already been cancelled., were

Question 10

Build the sentence: _____

Options: being, While we were discussing the plan, the manager took notes.

Practise Build Narrative Passives and Combined Sequences with this interactive sentence-building exercise of 10 questions. Tap the words into the correct order to build each sentence, then submit to check your answers and get instant feedback on every sentence.

Practising grammar in real sentences — rather than memorising rules in isolation — is one of the most effective ways to make a structure stick. You can retry as many times as you like to build accuracy and confidence using Build Narrative Passives and Combined Sequences in everyday English.