GRAMMAR REVIEW

I. Rewrite the following sentences in passive voice.

1. You gave her the present the last week.

2. The school is hiring new teachers.
3. We built the house twenty years ago.
4. We had cleaned the house after the party.
5. They will give you the information later.
6. The firefighters put out the fire.
7. Our children found the ring.
8. The scientists developed a new talking robot.
9. People say that the biologist brought the strange insect to the lab.
10. They only printed 500 copies of the book.
11. I think they will find the cure for cancer.
12. We have repaired many cars this year.
13. The shop has raised the prices of many products.
14. We might bring the students in for a surprise exam.
15. Everybody thinks the composers can’t write the song in twenty minutes.

II. Rewrite the following sentences in active voice.

1. The savannah is roamed by beautiful giraffes.

2. A movie is going to be watched by us tonight.
3. The novel was read by Mom in one day.
4. The entire house was painted by Tom.
5. The students' questions are always answered by the teacher.
6. The Grand Canyon is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
7. Two dozen cookies will be baked by Susan for the bake sale.
8. All the reservations are being made by the wedding planner.
9. It is thought that they won’t passed the exam.
10. Money was generously donated to the homeless shelter by Larry.

III. Write the following sentences in two ways: passive voice and passive causative.

1. The nurse took my temperature.

a.
b.

2. The mechanic fixed the car.

a.
b.

3. She cuts her hair.

a.
b.
IV. Complete with the correct form of conditional sentences.

a. If they left now, they________(be) in London by lunchtime.

b. You________(not fail) the exam if you'd studied a bit harder.
c. If we'd brought a map with us, we_______(not be) lost now.
d. I_________(not speak) to him again unless he apologises.
e. You can go to the party as long as you________(come) home before midnight.
f. Had I known you were bringing your friends, I________(prepare) more food.
g. Suppose your car broke down in the middle of nowhere, what_______(do)?
h. I'd go out tonight if I________(not have to) work tomorrow.

V. Complete the gaps with the best option.

My friend and I had a great holiday in London. We arrived at (1) ____________ airport late
(2) ____________ Sunday evening, and we decided to take a taxi, even (3) ________ it was
very expensive. The taxi took us to our hotel,
(4) ____________ was very nice, although the rooms were quite small. The next day we
woke up early and 5) ____________ an enormous breakfast. I don’t know how people can
eat (6) ____________ much in the morning! But it was good (7) ____________ us because
eating out in London is expensive, and with (8) ____________ a big breakfast we didn’t
need to have lunch.

After breakfast we went to (9) ____________ art gallery. I can’t remember the name, but it
was (10) ____________ of famous paintings and (11) ____________ my friend and I really
enjoyed it.

VI. Complete with gerund or infinitive.

A. We stopped _____________ (study) because we were tired.

B. Oh no! I forgot _____________ (buy) milk.
C. Please remember _____________ (bring) your homework.
D. Finally I remembered _____________ (bring) your book! Here it is.
E. I regret _____________ (tell) you that the train has been delayed.
F. I regret _____________ (tell) Julie my secret; now she has told everyone.
G. He tried _____________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn’t
satisfied.
H. They tried _____________ (get) to the party on time but the bus was delayed.
I. They will stop _____________ (have) lunch at twelve.
J. I forget _____________ (lock) the door, but I’m sure I must have locked it.

VI. What would you do if you could be a superheroine? (120-150 words)