https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6ZtmXxStMY
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Exercise 3: Grammar – Passive Voice
In historical contexts, we often use the Passive Voice. Rewrite the following sentences from Active to Passive.
Active: The Romans built the Pantheon to honor all the gods. Passive: The Pantheon ____________________________________________.
Active: Invaders from the north eventually sacked the city in 410 AD. Passive: The city ____________________________________________.
Active: Modern engineers still study Roman architectural techniques today. Passive: Roman architectural techniques ____________________________________________.
Active: Julius Caesar transformed the Republic into an Empire. Passive: The Republic ____________________________________________.
Active: The government provides free water through the ancient fountains. Passive: Free water ____________________________________________.
Answer Key
Exercise 1: True or False
T | 2. F (It was a Monarchy first) | 3. T | 4. T | 5. F (It was for entertainment/gladiators) | 6. F (It was a slow process of many factors) | 7. T
Exercise 2: Vocabulary 1-B | 2-A | 3-D | 4-C | 5-E
Exercise 3: Grammar
...was built to honor all the gods (by the Romans).
...was eventually sacked in 410 AD (by invaders).
...are still studied today (by modern engineers).
...was transformed into an Empire (by Julius Caesar).
...is provided through the ancient fountains (by the government).
A1/A2
Exercise 1: True or False
Watch the video and decide if the following sentences are True (T) or False (F).
Rome is the capital city of Italy. ( )
The Colosseum was built for modern football matches. ( )
The Tiber is the name of the river that flows through Rome. ( )
Vatican City is a separate country located inside the city of Rome. ( )
Ancient Romans spoke English. ( )
The Pantheon has a large hole in its roof called an "oculus." ( )
Legend says that Rome was founded by two brothers named Romulus and Remus. ( )
Exercise 2: Vocabulary – City & History
Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right.
| Word | Definition |
| 1. Ruins | A. a large, tall stone structure used for religious worship. |
| 2. Empire | B. the remains of old buildings that have been destroyed. |
| 3. Gladiator | C. a group of countries or states ruled by a single person. |
| 4. Temple | D. a circular or oval building used for public events. |
| 5. Amphitheater | E. a person in ancient Rome who fought for public entertainment. |
Exercise 3: Grammar – Past Simple (Regular & Irregular)
Fill in the blanks using the Past Simple form of the verbs in brackets.
The Romans ________ (build) the Colosseum almost 2,000 years ago.
Millions of people ________ (live) in the Roman Empire.
The city ________ (become) the center of the Mediterranean world.
Romulus ________ (kill) his brother Remus in the story of Rome's origin.
In the past, people ________ (go) to the Forum to talk about politics.
Last year, I ________ (visit) the ruins of the Roman Forum.
Answer Key
Exercise 1: True or False
T | 2. F | 3. T | 4. T | 5. F | 6. T | 7. T
Exercise 2: Vocabulary
1-B | 2-C | 3-E | 4-A | 5-D
Exercise 3: Grammar
built | 2. lived | 3. became | 4. killed | 5. went | 6. visited
