1. My briefcase was being taken. (Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn - The past continuous tense)
2. Our written work was returned to us by the teacher. (Thì quá khứ đơn - The past simple tense)
3. Her report was finished yesterday afternoon. (Thì quá khứ đơn - The past simple tense)
4. The little boy was bitten by the mad dog. (Thì quá khứ đơn - The past simple tense)
5. Five suspects were being asked by the police. (Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn - The past continuous tense)
6. He was being talked to take a long rest by the doctor. (Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn - The past continuous tense)
7. The house was struck by lightning. (Thì quá khứ đơn - The past simple tense)
8. Tom wasn't allowed to take these books home. (Thì quá khứ đơn - The past simple tense)
9. Tom was being operated on by Mary. (Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn - The past continuous tense)
