REVISION

I. Rewrite the sentences

1. David had gone home before we arrived.
 After .......................................................................................................................
2. We had lunch then we took a look around the shops.
 Before ....................................................................................................................
3. The light had gone out before we got out of the office.
 When .....................................................................................................................
4. After she had explained everything dearly, we started our work.
 By the time ............................................................................................................
5. My father had watered all the plants in the garden by the time my mother came
home.
 Before ....................................................................................................................
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II. Change the following sentences into passive voice.

1. They can’t make tea with cold water.
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2. The chief engineer was instructing all the workers of the plant.
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3. Somebody has taken some of my books away.
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4. They will hold the meeting before May Day.
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5. They have to repair the engine of the car.
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6. The boys broke the window and took away some pictures.
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7. People spend a lot of money on advertising everyday.
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8. They may use this room for the classroom.
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9. The teacher is going to tell a story.
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10.Mary is cutting the cake with a sharp knife.
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11.The children looked at the women with a red hat.
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12.They have provided the victims with food and clothing.
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13.The teacher explains the lesson.
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14.Mrs Green is cooking the food in the kitchen.
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15.The doctor examined the patients.
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16.These boys made that noise.
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17.People speak English all over the world.
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18.He gave him back the money last Sunday.
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19.I can’t do these exercises quickly.
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20.She had finished the report by noon.
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III.Rewrite the sentences as long as keep the similar meaning to the

original one.
1. People spent more time communicating with each other in the past.
It took ______________________________________________________________.
2. He used to write letters to keep in touch with her when he lived far from her.
Letters used to________________________________________________________.
3. How long has that phone been used by our teacher?
When _______________________________________________________________?
4. How about going on a picnic this weekend?
Why don't we _________________________________________________________?
5. He suggested watching a comedy.
“Let’s _________________________________” he said.
6. His friend suggested he should go to bed after taking some medicine.
"Why don't _____________________________?” said his friend.
7. Let's eat out and go to the amusement park.
What about __________________________________________________________?
8. Although the weather was bad, the football match was not cancelled.
Despite______________________________________________________________.