Certainly! Here are the completed sentences:

**VI. Complete the sentences using the past simple or present simple passive form of the verbs in brackets.**

1. They **are punished** by their teacher every day because of their laziness. (punish)
2. The conference **was not held** due to the president's absence yesterday. (not, hold)

**VII. Fill in the following blanks with the correct form of verbs.**

1. He **will take** the dog out for a walk as soon as he finishes dinner. (take)
2. She **does not like** eating spicy food because it upsets her stomach. (not/ like)
3. My dog **has been chasing** my cat since I **came** home. (chase, come)

**VIII. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.**

1. People in this area have a problem with **obesity**. (obese)
2. He completed his exam and won a scholarship to study abroad with **success**. (succeed)