Past Participles

1. The instructions were ______ (say) to be followed carefully.
7. The story has been ______ (speak) about for weeks after its release.
8. The photograph had been ______ (take) at the family reunion last summer.
9. He had ______ (fall) asleep during the lecture.
11. She has ______ (sing) in the choir since she was a child.
12. His car was ______ (drive) off the road during the heavy rain.
15. The house had been ______ (build) in the early 1900s and still stands today.
16. The shoes were ______ (wear) out after years of use.
17. Many valuable items were ______ (lose) during the fire.
20. He had never ______ (eat) sushi before his trip to Japan.
21. By the time we arrived, the train had already ______ (go).
22. The money was ______ (lend) to him by a close friend.

1. The movie was so captivating that I had never ______ (see) anything like it.
2. She has ______ (drink) too much coffee that morning.
3. The secret had been ______ (know) only by a few trusted friends.
4. The sun had ______ (rise) by the time they reached the summit.
5. She had ______ (choose) the perfect dress for the occasion.
6. The documents were ______ (shake) out of the folder during the move.
8. The lesson was ______ (teach) by an experienced instructor.
10. The fish had been ______ (catch) by a local fisherman.
13. The letter has been ______ (write) by her grandmother many years ago.
14. The gifts were ______ (bring) to the party by several guests.
15. After the storm, the tree had ______ (break) into several pieces.
18. He had ______ (feel) a sense of accomplishment after finishing the project.
19. The cake was ______ (make) with fresh ingredients from the garden.