LMS WEEK 15 – 2 ND SEMESTER 2022 2023

A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.

1. The student failed to meet the necessary ______ for admission to the course.

a. fulfillments b. qualities c. aptitudes d. requirements

2. He got an excellent grade in his examination ______ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard.
a. on account of b. because of c. in spite of d. although

3. Despite playing under strength, the village team ______ beat the rivals.

a. could b. were able to c. couldn't d. weren't able to

4. The existence of the planet Pluto was not ______ until this century.

a. invented b. explored c. discovered d. identified

5. John never come to class on time and ______.

a neither doesn't Peter b. neither does Peter c. so does Peter d. so doesn't Peter.

6. She was ______ in her driving test. What a pity for her!

a. successful b. successive c. unsuccessful d. success

7. Neither my brothers nor I ______ interested in playing sports.

a. are b. am c. have d. has

8. 'Is it hard to get around because you don't have a car?'

'Not since I got used ______ the bus.

a. with riding b. to ride c. riding d. to riding

9. The ______ at the football match became violent when their team lost.

a. spectators b. groups c. observers d. customers

10. I didn't know his address. ______ I would have written to him.

a. Because b. Therefore c. Consequently d. Otherwise

11. I disapproved ______ people smoking in public places.

a. with b. of c. at d. on

12. He had to leave early, ______ he?

a. mustn't b. didn't c. hasn't d. shouldn't

13. When I leave the school next year I ______ here for ten years.

a. teach b. have taught c. will teach d. will have taught

14. She's disappointed because her son's low test scores prevented ______to the university.

a. to admit him b. him to admit c. him from being admitted d. him from admitting

15. The teacher ______ has not yet arrived.

a. who I wrote to you b. I wrote to you about him

c. whom I wrote to you about him d. I wrote to you about

16. If only we ______ more time, we could have seen more of the country.

a. had b. have had c. had had d. would have had

17. It's high time you ______ to study seriously.

a. begin b. began c. will begin d. would begin

18. If she hadn't gone out in the rain without a raincoat, she ______ in bed now with flu.

a. weren't b. hadn't been c. isn't d. wouldn't be

19. The government has decided to send more ______ to Saharan countries.

a. charity b. aid c. collections d. donations

20. It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.

a. hadn't b. should have c. needn't have d. mustn't

B. Make passive sentences.

1. They presented Maria Svensson with the award last night.

Maria Svensson was presented with the award last night.

2. People were watching the game outside the stadium on a huge screen.

The game was being watched outside the stadium on a huge screen.

3. The south coast continues to attract holidaymakers.

Holidaymakers continue to be attracted by the south coast

4. Somebody has described Keith Jones as the world's greatest guitarist.

Keith Jones has been described as the world's greatest guitarist.

5. Robert always hated other children teasing him.

Robert always hate being teasted by other children

6. Somebody should have offered Marry a drink when she arrived.

Marry should have been offered a drink when she arrived

7. Kay's questions began to irritate Malcolm.

Malcolm began to be irritated by Kay's questions

8. You have to see it to believe it.

It has to to be seen to be believed

9. People are blaming climate change for the recent flooding.

Climate change is being blamed for the recent flooding

10. Why did no one inform me of the change of the plan?

Why I was not informed of the change of the plan?

C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one

1. The police think the burglar got in through the bathroom window.

The burglar is thought to have got in through the bathroom window.

2. She was sorry that she hadn't applied for the job in the library.

She regretted not applying for the job in the library.

3. People used to think that the earth was flat.

It was the earth that People used to think was flat.

4. His mother was the most warm-hearted person I've ever known.

I've never known a more warm-hearted person than his mother

5. People say that the driver was listening to his walkman at the time of the crash.

The driver is said to have been listening to his walkman at the time of the crash
6. Thanks to the improvement in export sales, the company has had a successful year.

Without the improvement in export sales, the company wouldn’t have had a successful year

7. She cleaned the house and she cooked the dinner. (not only... but also)

She not only cleaned the house but also cooked the dinner

8. People believe that the Prime Minister will resign tomorrow.

The Prime Minister is believe to resign tomorrow

9. They are going to repair our car next week.

We are going to have our car repaired next week.

10. Although it was raining heavily, none of the guests came late.

In spite of heavy rain, none of the guests came late.

THE END.