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Rewrite using the Passive Voice:

Many people begin new projects in January.

You must wash that shirt for tonight’s party.

Mum is going to prepare the food.

They make shoes in that factory.

We will have to examine you again.

We have produced skis here since 1964.

They also speak German at EU meetings.

The robbers made up the story.

The boy is eating the cake.

The Browns have built the large house.

Jane is singing the new song.

The storm destroyed the house.

She watered the flowers every day.


How do you write that word?

Ben will direct the show.

The dog has broken the window.

You must pay the bill first.

James will repair the car.

An unknown author wrote the book.

I will present my ideas at the conference tonight.

They are pushing the car.

Nobody has given out the news yet.

The cat ate the sandwich.

Millions of fans will see the final game tomorrow

The publishers always read the books.

Someone has taken my wallet.

Many people use bicycles as a means of transport.


Complete using a Relative Pronoun:

The new movie is about a boy _____________ has lost his parents in a car accident.

He is the young man, _____________ wife left him for someone else.

The DVD recorder _____________ I bought at this store a few days ago is not working.

That's the book _____________ I recommended reading in class.

Is this the hotel _____________ you are staying for the tournament?

My dad, _____________ travels a lot on business, is in Australia at the moment

It was midnight _____________ the first rescue team arrived at the scene of the accident.

There are several reasons _____________ I am not allowed to give you any information.

We stayed at the famous Rockstar hotel, _____________ also had an indoor swimming pool.

Did you write back to the person _____________ offered you a job?

The story is about a young woman _____________ 5-year old son suddenly disappears.

The tennis court _____________ they usually play is currently not available.

My sister was born at a time _____________ my dad was out of work.

Where is the money _____________ I gave you yesterday?

That's the man _____________ I spoke to the other day.

Mr. Fields, _____________ sister is one of the leading experts in this country, talked about the
dangers of the vírus

He didn't tell us _____________ he made such an irresponsible decision.

The present _____________ I got from my boyfriend was really fantastic.

I have to buy a present for my mother, _____________ birthday is next week.

The youth hostel _____________ we stayed last week was really big.

The doctor _______ examined the child was very gentle.

I live in Canada, _______ is a densely populated country.

Yesterday, I ran into an old friend _______ I hadn't seen for years.
Rewrite using a Relative Pronoun:

She worked for a man. The man used to be an athlete.

We talked about the party. Sarah wants to organize it for my birthday.

Mrs Flowers has paintings in her house. They are worth over $10,000.

The couple lives next to us. Their daughter has two charming boys.

This is the house. I had my first party here.

Jerry received a bad mark on his essay. It was only one page long.

Ingrid went to see the doctor yesterday. He is a friend of hers.

Mr Reynolds had to do all the work himself. His secretary left a few days ago.

The boy took the photograph. He gave it to his mother

That is the man. I met him at Alice’s party.

Steven is an architect. His designs have won many awards.

Decorating is a difficult job. I hate it.

The police arrested the man. He murdered his wife.


Report the following:
Keith told the immigration officer, “This is my first visit to the United States.”

Keith told the immigration officer

My friend said, „I’m going to visit my parents next month.”

My friend said

The tourist guide warned us, “Don’t drink tap water in this city.”

The tourist guide warned us

He asked me, “Are you starting work on Monday?”

He asked me

Elisabeth to her brother: “Don’t read my emails!”

Elisabeth told her brother

Jimmy complained, “I have already written this invitation twice.”

Jimmy complained

The policeman wondered, “Why didn’t you stop at the traffic lights?”

The policeman wondered

The teacher said, “If I knew the answer, I would tell you.”

The teacher said

He asked, “Do you live near the city, James?”

He asked James

The spokesman said: “I can’t understand why billiards has been prohibited.”

The spokesman said

Sarah complained, “My head is aching.”

Sarah complained that


John explained, “I am starting work for a new company next week.

John explained that

The teacher said, “Sardinia is an island that belongs to Italy.”

The teacher said that

Jerry asked me,” Did you see that car over there?”

Jerry asked me

The young lady said: “I did not make such a mistake.”

The young lady said

“If I don’t win this game, I will retire,” Kasparov said.

Kasparov said

“I watched a documentary about dolphins on TV yesterday,” said John.

John said

“What time did the film start?” she asked.

She asked

The judge asked Karl: “How long have you known the accused? “

The judge asked

“Don’t talk to me like that,” said his mother

His mother said

Mary said, “I will play a card game tomorrow.”

Mary informed me that

Judy complained, “I have already written this essay four times.”

Judy complained that

Paul said, “I don’t like my new flat.”

Paul said that


Match the words with the definitions:

Murder break in arrest a fine to commit a crime

To go to prison a murderer to get into trouble to get caught

A prisioner

To kill a person

To enter a place using force

To do something illegal

To go to a certain place as a consequence of doing something illegal

To be taken by policemen

Money taht you pay as a consequence of doing something wrong

To be discovered/found while doing something illegal

Someone who is in prison

To have a problem due to something you have done wrong

Match the gradable adjetives with the extreme adjetives:

Good hilarious

Funny delighted

Happy huge/enormous

Big tiny/minute

Small Great/fantastic/wonderful…

Cold freezing
Complete with very or absolutely:

Peter is _______ good at Maths.

They were _____________delighted with the party.

David was _________ happy with the test.

It´s a _________ small world.

They saw an ________________huge rock.

It was a ___________ funny story.

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