EXERCISES

I. Use the structure below to respond to the cues.

Structure: We always charge interest. Cue:
We charge interest. (always) You write:
We always charge interest.
1. The amount of interest depends on the prime rate. (generally)
The amount of interest generally depends on the prime rate.
2. Banks give investment advice. (sometimes)
Banks sometimes give investment advice
3. Businesses need a line of credit. (seldom)
Businesses seldom need a line of credit.
4. Companies want to borrow money. (frequently)
Companies want to borrow money frequently
5. You can borrow the money very quickly. (rarely)
You can rarely borrow the money very quickly.

II. Change the active to the passive.

1. We issue letters of credit.
The letters of credit had been issued
2. Banks request financial statements.
The financial statement has been required by banks
3. The bank is asking eleven per cent interest.
The interest is eleven per cent ask by the banks
4. They show the company’s expenses.
The company’s show they expenses
5. One special department establishes accounts.
Accounts established by one special departments