Final Grammar Review

I. Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice:

1. I don’t remember Jack giving me the tickets.
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2. We must do something before the situation gets out of control.
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3. You can hear the music in all sections of the stadium.
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4. They are going to buy a new TV set next week.
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5. The company employs 5 people.
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II. Both sentences in each pair have the same meaning. Complete the second sentence.
a. The crowd was slowly filling the huge stadium.
The huge stadium …………………………………………………………… by the crowd.

b. The inventor of the computer simplified the work of the accountants.

Since the computer …………………………………………………………… the work of accountants
…………………………………………………………… simplified.

c. Someone has suggested that the shop should close.

It …………………………………………………………… that the shop should close.

d. Someone used a knife to open the window.

This window …………………………………………………………… a knife.

III. Rewrite each sentence in the passive, omitting the words underlined.
a. Someone left the phone off the hook all night.
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b. The government has announced that petrol prices will rise tomorrow.
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c. A burglar broke into our house last week.
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d. The fruit-pickers pick the apples early in the morning.
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e. You have to fill in an application form.
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IV. Rewrite the sentences in personal and impersonal passive forms.

1. People say the monument is over 1000 years old.
It ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
The monument ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. People expect that the president will resign.

It
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The president …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. People think fire started about 8 o’clock.
It
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The fire …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
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4. Journalists reported that seven people had been injured in the fire.
It ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Seven people ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..….

5. Many people believe that the climate is changing.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The climate ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

V. Complete the question tags.

1. Get me some chewing gum when you go to the shop, ……………… you?
2. Let’s watch that new DVD you bought today, ……………… we?
3. There’s not really much point waiting, ……………… there?
4. Tonia will put us up for the weekend, ……………… she?
5. Nobody seems to like Jessica, ……………… they?
6. I’m not making much sense now, ……………… I?
7. Let’s go because it’s getting late, ……………… it?
8. If you borrow my coat, don’t get it dirty, ……………… you?
9. Bill should be here by now, ……………… he?
10. I’m making you feel uncomfortable, ……………… I?
11. Someone left the door open, ……………… they?
12. Nobody knows about this, ……………… they?

VI. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
1. When does Tina get back from Berlin? Know
Do ……………………………………………… back from Berlin?

2. What time does the film start tonight? Starts

Could you tell me ……………………………………………… tonight?

3. Is service included in the price? Know

I would like to ……………………………………………… in the price.

4. What is the salary? Let

Could you ……………………………………………… the salary is?

5. Have you been to Brussels before? Wonder

I ……………………………………………… to Brussels before.

6. Did Gail pass her exam? Passed

Do you know ……………………………………………… her exam?

VII. Circle the correct words:

1. Although / Despite being overworked lately, Rosie still manages to do yoga every Friday afternoon.
2. While / Since Jamie is a natural athlete, he actually prefers playing music.
3. In spite of / Even though we play hockey at school, I have never taken part in a match.
4. It might be a good idea for you to captain the team today, seeing as / whereas it’s your birthday.
5. On account of / Even though his poor exam results, he wasn’t able to secure a place at university.
6. Max wants to play in the semi-final despite / since he believes he is in good shape now.

VIII. Circle the correct answer: