A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.

5. In order for this expedition to succeed, the __participation____________ of all the team
members is required.
PARTICIPATE
6. Air _____pollution___________ is a major problem in many big cities.
POLLUTE
7. My new __assistant_____________ is very efficient; she has reorganised all my files.
ASSIST
8. The aim of this project is the __creation____________ of more parks in the city centre.
CREATE

B. Choose the correct option a, b, c or d to complete the sentences.

1. There is a large ______a________ of cheese in this sauce.
a. amount b. sum c. number d. total
2. The government plans to ______a_________ the area before the storm.
a. evacuate b. abandon c. leave d. exit
3. This car’s runs on electricity instead of petrol. b
a. machinery b. engine c. machine d. tank
4. The had to close down because the company was losing money. a
a. industry b. cargo ship c. factory d. building
C. Complete the sentences below with the prepositions in the box.
in for of on as with to

6. I’m in the mood _for_____ eating out tonight.

7. Fiona won the marathon __as____ a result of her hard work and determination.
8. _In_____ comparison to the other actors, Mike’s performance was poor.
9. The reason _for____ which Annie wanted to get a postgraduate degree was mainly to find a
better job.
10. The doctor said that passive smoking can pose a real threat __to____ our health.

D. Read the sentences and circle the correct answer.

1. The environmental group are trying to clean up / pick up the beach.
2. Whales have become an endangered / abandoned species because they are hunted by
humans.
3. Mothers have a special bond / blessing with their daughters.

E. Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets. Use the Passive
Voice.
6. Jonathan __was told__________(tell) to wait for the examiner.
7. Global warming ____is said___________ (say) to be a threat to our planet.
8. Yesterday, I ___was made___________ (make) to wait for the dentist for over an hour!
9. You cannot visit the west wing of the museum because some exhibits __are
restored_____________ (restore) at the moment.
10. I __was told__________ (tell) not to allow anyone in the building.

F. Rewrite the following sentences using the Passive Voice.

1. The coach expects Joanne to perform well in the tennis match today.
Joanne is expects to perform well in the tennis match today._____
A man spotted a whale in the River Thames this morning.
A whale in the River Thames is a man spotted this morning.__________________________________
3. Elizabeth has made this delicious chocolate cake.
This delicious chocolate cake has been made by Elizabeth._______________________________________
4. The airline staff notified the passengers that flight A2236 was cancelled.
The passengers were notified staff that flight A2236 was cancelled. _____________________________

G. Read the sentences and circle the correct answers.

5. Rebecca managed to take part in the race, in spite of the fact that / because she had a knee
injury.
6. Margaret went bungee jumping despite / even though being eighty years old.
7. In spite of / Although failing her driving test, Lucy didn’t give up and continued taking lessons.
8. Even though / Despite there was a demonstration in the city centre, I was able to get to work
on time.