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Revision

1. Rewrite the following sentences using the passive voice:

1) The Government is planning a new road near my house.


A new road is being planned near my house by the Government.
2) My grandfather built this house in 1943.
This house was built in 1943 by my grandfather.
3) Picasso was painting Guernica at that time.
Guernica was being painted at that time by Picasso.
4) The cleaner has cleaned the office.
The office has been cleaned.
5) He had written three books before 1867.
Three books had been written before 1867 by him.
6) John will tell you later.
You will be told later by John.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb.


Can couldn't   have to  might must   ought to   shouldn't
1. It's very cold today. Do you think it might snow later?
2. You shouldn’t leave your door unlocked when you go out
3. Mum says we can watch TV after we've finished our homework.
4. You don't have to pick me up at the station. I can get a taxi.
5. This is impossible, it must be a mistake
6. Jim couldn’t have seen me because he walked past without saying 'Hello'.

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