A PRACITCE ON MODAL VERBS IN THE PRESENT

1. I advise you to put your money in the bank.

=> You’d _______________________________________________________
2. Excuse me! I’d like some information about the English summer course, please.
=> Could you ____________________________________________________
3. John offered to carry Jane’s case for her.
=> “Would you like _______________________________________________”
4. The motor in this machine needs cleaning once a week. (has)
=> The motor in this machine _____________________________ once a week.
5. I’d like to invite you to luch.
=> Will you _____________________________________________________ ?
6. It’s possible Louise is waiting for us at the airport.
=> Louise may ___________________________________________________
7. It is not necessary for anyone to know who paid the ransom to the kidnappers.
=> No one need __________________________________________________
8. It may be necessary for us to cancel our holiday because my mother is ill.
=> We may _____________________________________________________
9. He is very likely to come. (probability)
=> ____________________________________________________________
10. It’d be a good idea for you to come with us next Sunday. ought
=> Next Sunday ____________________________________________ with us.
11. Photography is not allowed in the museums. photographs
=> You _____________________________________________ in the museum.
12. There’s no need for you to do any work if you don’t feel like it. have
=> If you don’t feel like it _______________________________ do any work.
13. It isn’t always necessary to be a member of the club. need
=> You _____________________________________ be a member of the club.
14. She was not certain about the trip. decide
=> She ______________________________________________ about the trip.
15. A heavy shower prevented them from finishing their game of tennis.
=> They were ____________________________________________________
16. He couldn't swim until he was in his twenties. ABLE
=> He ____________________________________ until he was in his twenties.
17. Perhaps he’s working late. may
=> He _______________________________________________________late.
18. Mother told Tom that he had to go to bed early. must
=> ‘You to ________________________________ bed early,’ Mother told Tom.
19. They will expect you to wear a suit for the interview. HAVE
=> You _______________________________________ a suit for the interview.
20. I'd see a doctor if I were you. OUGHT
=> You __________________________________________________ a doctor.
21. Could you speak English when you were younger? ABLE
=> When you were younger, ______________________________ speak English?
22. I think it’s time the children went to bed now. HAD
=> I think the children _____________________________________ to bed now.
23. I am sure Maria finds reading interesting because she has lots of books. MUST
=> Maria ___________________________ reading because she has lots of books.
24.Do you happen to know the time of the next train to London? COULD
=> I wonder ________________________ me the time of the next train to London?
25. I think Roman needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible. ought
=> With that terrible cough, Roman ______________________________ a doctor.
26."Why don't you take a day off?" asked Magda. should
=> Magda suggested _________________________________________ a day off.
27. George knew how to ride a bicycle when he was five.
=> George was _____________________________________________________
28. I wanted to go to the party, but it was snowing hard.
=> I couldn’t ______________________________________________________
(Note: If it hadn’t been snowing hard, I could have gone to the party.)
29. If I were you, I wouldn’t tell anybody about the discovery.
=> You had _______________________________________________________
30. Jerry had terrible problems with solving the riddle. (hardly)
=> Jerry could __________________________________________________
31. Isn’t it high time you greased the hinges? (need)
=> __________________________________________________________
32. You should take an umbrella with you. BETTER
=> You _________________________________________ an umbrella with you.
33. It’s forbidden to take pictures.  (not)
=> You ___________________________________________________ pictures.
34. It isn’t necessary to feed the cats. I’ve already fed them. (have)
=> You ___________________________________________________ the cats.
35. It’s prohibited to take pets into the museum. (not)
=> You _____________________________________________ into the museum.
36. It isn’t necessary to change the sheets. I’ll do it tomorrow. (need)
=> You __________________________________________________ the sheets.
37. Students aren’t allowed to leave the dormitory after 11 p.m. (not)
=> Students _____________________________________________ after 11 p.m.
38. Kindergarden students needn’t wear school uniforms. (have)
=> Kindergarden students _______________________________ school uniforms.

PRACTICE ON MODAL VERBS IN THE PAST

1. I’m sure it was Tom who cleared everything up.

=> Tom must _____________________________________________________
2. I’m sure he didn’t know that his brother was seriously ill.
=> He couldn’t possibly _____________________________________________
3. It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.
=> You should not _________________________________________________
4. I’m sure she didn’t do it on purpose.
=> She can’t ______________________________________________________
5. Diane was supposed to write to her parents last week. (ought)
=> Diane _________________________________________________________
6. Maybe Mathew forgot all about it.
=> Mathew might __________________________________________________
7. I had the chance to do a parachute jump, but I was too scared.
=> I could ________________________________________________________
8. I’m absolutely sure that they weren’t playing in this weather.
=> They can’t _____________________________________________________
9. It wasn’t necessary for you to go to so much trouble on my behalf.
=> You needn’t ____________________________________________________
10. Jean’s boss was extremely kind to her.
=> Jean’s boss couldn’t ______________________________________________
11. Our worrying so much was a waste of time.
=> We needn’t _____________________________________________________
12. It is just not possible for the cat to have opened the fridge!
=> The cat ________________________________________________________
13. It would have been possible for Helen to give us a lift.
=> Helen _________________________________________________________
14. School uniform wasn’t compulsory at my school.
=> We ___________________________________________________________
15. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism.
=> He shouldn’t ___________________________________________________
16. Perhaps I didn't get a better job because I didn't study hard enough.
=> I might __________________________________________________
17. Martin needn’t have paid for all our tickets.
=> It ____________________________________________________________
18. It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle.
=> He ___________________________________________________________
19. It was wrong of you to scare your mother like that.
=> You oughtn’t _______________________________________________________
20. I’m afraid there may be something missing from your report. (OVERLOOKED)
=> __________________________________________________________________
21. I think it was a mistake to lend your car to Joe. (SHOULD)
=> I don’t think ____________________________________________ your car to Joe.
22. It was impossible to predict all the problems that we faced when we built our own house. (PREDICTED)
=> Nobody could _____________ face so many problems when we built our own house.
23. You couldn’t have seen Mary in the park.
=> It _________________________________________________________________
24. He must have spent a small fortune renovating that told house.
=> It must _____________________________________________________________
25. It’s possible that the building was burgled after midnight. may
=> The building _____________________________________________ after midnight.
26. It wasn’t necessary to meet me at the airport yesterday. needn’t
=> You _________________________________________ me at the airport yesterday.
27. It was unkind of you to talk to her like that. not
=> You __________________________________________________ to her like that.
28. Perhaps he hasn’t received the doctor’s results yet. may
=> He ______________________________________________ the doctor’s results yet.
29. It is likely that they have already left. may
=> They ___________________________________________________________ left.
30. I’m sure he took the cheque-book with him. must
=> He ___________________________________________ the cheque-book with him.
31. It’s possible that she didn’t understand what I had said. might
=> She ___________________________________________________ what I had said.
32. She is certain to have heard about it on the news. must
=> She _______________________________________________ about it on the news.
33. You can’t vote unless you are over eighteen. must
=> You _________________________________________________________to vote.
34. I doubt very much that you saw Carla at the party as she’s in Scotland at the moment. can’t
=> You _____________________ Carla at the party as she’s in Scotland at the moment.
35. It was wrong of you to steal those apples from Mrs Brown’s garden. should
=> You _________________________________ those apples from Mrs Brown’s garden.
36 The thief ran right past you so I’m sure you saw his face. Must
=> The thief ran right past you so ____________________________________ his face.
37. It’s possible that they didn’t get the message in time. might
=> They ______________________________________________ the message in time.
38. I went to the office then remembered it was my day off. HAVE
=> I ______________________________ to the office as it was my day off.
39. Perhaps we missed the correct turning. MIGHT
=> We ______________________________________ the correct turning.
40. We got a table at the restaurant without a reservation. NEED
=> We _______________________________ book a table at the restaurant.
41. You were expected to answer all the questions on the exam paper. ANSWERED
=> You ____________________ all the questions on the examination paper.
42. I'm sure it was Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat. MUST
=> It _____________________ Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.
43. I positively know they haven't accepted the raise.
=> They can't _________________________________________________
44. Maybe John has not remembered about tonight’s party. COULD
=> I suppose John ____________________________ about tonight’s party.
45. We booked seats but it was not necessary because there was plenty of room. BOOKED
=> We ______________________ seats because there was plenty of room.
46. Marcin didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. might
=> Marcin ___________________________________________ yesterday.
47. I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary. taken
=> I _________________________________________________ a jumper.
48. I'm sure he was at home last night. must
=> He_________________________________________ at home last night.
49. Maurice didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. might
=> Maurice ___________________________________________ yesterday.
50.I took a sweater but it wasn't necessary. taken
=> I _________________________________________________ a sweater.

CHUYÊN ĐỀ 2:
EXERCISE 1: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
1) ___________, I saw an old friend of mine.
a. While I walking home from work b. While walking home from work
c. While walked home from work d. While walking home work
2) ___________, I brushed my teech.
a. Before I leave my house b. Before I leaving my house
c. Before leaving my house d. Before my house I leaving
3) I fell asleep________________.
a. while I watch TV b. while watching TV
c. while watched TV d. during I was watching TV
4) ____________, a mild earthquake shook the classroom.
a. While the teacher lecturing about adverb clauses
b. While the teacher was lecturing about adverb clauses
c. While lecturing about adverb clauses
d. While lectured about adverb clauses
5) ___________, a dog chased us down the street.
a. While running b. While we were running
c. We were running while d. While running we were
6) ____________, Vanessa has made many friends.
a. Since coming back to her home village b. Since come back to her home village
c. Since she coming back to her home village d. Since comes back to her home village
7) ___________, we saw many deer.
a. While we hiking through the woods yesterday
b. While hiking through the woods yesterday
c. During hiking through the woods yesterday
d. Hike through the woods yesterday
8) ____________, she was not hired for the job.
a. Lacked the necessary qualifications b. When lacking the necessary qualifications
c. Lacking the necessary qualifications d. Because lacking the necessary qualifications
9) _____________, Martha was watching her favorite TV program.
a. While Dave talking to his friend b. While Dave was talked to his friend
c. While Dave was talking to his friend d. Dave was talking to his friend
10) _____________, I need to finish all of my business dealing with my clients.
a. Before leaving for Ha Noi to visit my brother and his family
b. Before leaving for Ha Noi visiting my brother and his family
c. Before left for Ha Noi to visit my brother and his family
d. Before I leaving for Ha Noi to visit my brother and his family
11) ____________, Tracy discovered a new type of virus.
a. While worked on the computer b. While she working on the computer
c.Working on the computer while she d. While working on the computer

12) ___, Hans has been offered a job as a finance manager of a company in Berlin.
a. Since he finishing his MBA studies b. Since finishing his MBA studies
c. Since finished his MBA studies d. Since he finish his MBA studies
13) Lee always watches TV______.
a. after finished his homework b. after he finished his homework
c. after finishing his homework d. after he finishing his homework
14) ______________, she took the bus to school every morning.
a. Because unable to buy a bicycle b. Because to be unable to buy a bicycle
c. Because to unable buy a bicycle d. Because she unable to buy a bicycle
15) _____________, I discovered that my stereo had been stolen.
a. On that looking into my car b. When I look into my car
c. Looking into my car when I d. On looking into my car
16) We should participate in the movements _________ the natural environment.
a. organizing to conserve b. organized conserving
c. which organize to conserve d. organized to conserve
17) Rubber _______ from vulcanized silicones with a high molecular weight is difficult to distinguish from natural rubber.
a. is produced b. producing c. that produces d. produced
18) Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
a. is b. known as c. is known as d. that is known as
19) While ______ to help Tim with his math, I got impatient because he wouldn’t pay attention to what I was saying.
a. I am trying b. having tried c. I try d. trying
20) Lightweight luggage enables you to manage easily even when fully _______.
a. loaded b. crowded c. carried d. packed
21) It is necessary to be careful ________your career.
a. when choosing b. when you will choose
c. when you have chosen d. when you chose
22) ________ he was sick, he still turned up for his guitar lesson.
a. Because b. Since c. Although d. Despite
23) ________I love you, I cannot let you have any more money.
a. Much as b. Whether c. Also d. However
24) After he ________work, he went straight home.
a. had finished b. had been finishing c. has finished d. would finish
25) , the Americans are more concerned with physical attractiveness.
a. The choice of a wife or a husband b. When choosing a wife or a husband
c. However a wife or a husband d. Because of a wife or a husband
26) ____________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
a. Have not been b. Having not been c. Not having been d. Being not
27) ________ of the shop, my friend came in
a. On coming out b. When coming out c. Coming out d. As I came out

28) We should participate in the movements ________ the natural environment.

a. organizing to conserve b. organized conserving
c. organized to conserve d. which organize to conserve
29) On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
a. telling b. having told c. he has told d. being told
30) ________ increases in population in underdeveloped countries, a lot of problems arise including health care and social
evils.
a. In spite of b. Instead of c. Despite d. Due to

EXERCISE 2:
Choose the underlined part that needs correction so that the sentence becomes correct.
1) The man to speak to me is John’s brother.
2) He is the second person be killed in that way.
3) They work in a hospital sponsoring by the government.
4. A person serves in a shop is called a shop assistant.
5) A dam is wall building across river to shop the river’s flow and collect the water.
6).A paragraph is a portion of a text consist of one or more sentences related to the same idea
7) Found in the 12th century, Oxford University ranks among the world’s oldest universities.
8)Having worked hard during the summer, his result was successful in the entrance exam
9)Entered the room, he discovered that he had lost his hat while shopping in the city centre
10) Having not been to New York before, Susan found the city so attractive.

EXERCISE 3:
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets
1. (Feel) ___________ hungry, he went into the kitchen and opened the fridge.
2. (Whistle) ___________ to himself, he walked down the road.
3. In spite of (miss) ___________ the train , we arrived on time.
4. They found the money ___________ (lye) on the ground.
5. He was trapped in a (burn) ___________ house.
6. She admitted (kill) ___________ her husband.
7. I reget (write) ___________ her that letter.
8. I enjoy (play) ___________ tennis with my friends.
9. (Tell) ___________ me that she would never speak to me again, she picked up her stuff and stormed out of the house.
10. - Will you enter for the next eloquence contest?
- (Win) ___________ twice , I don’t want to try again.

EXERCISE 4: Reduce the following relative clauses

1. The boy who is playing the piano is Ben.
2. Animals that are born in a zoo generally adjust to captivity better than 
those that are captured in the wild.
3. The fence which surrounds our house is made of wood.
4. We have an apartment which overlooks the park.
5. The ideas which are presented in that book are interesting.
6. Few tourists ever see a jaguar, which is a spotted wild cat that is native totropical America. 
7. They work in a hospital which was sponsored by the government.
8. John was the last man who reached the top of the mountain.
9. The first person that we must see is Mr. Smith.
10. This is the second person who was killed in that way.
11. The last person who leaves the room must turn off the lights.
12. The first person who catches the ball will be the winner.
13. The man who is in the house is my father.
14. The books that are on the desk are mine.
15. We had a river in which we could swim. 
16. Here are some accounts that you must check. 
17. The mistakes which you have to correct are very important. 
18. We visited Hanoi, which is the capital of Viet Nam. 
19. My father, who is a pilot, often goes abroad. 
20. I was awakened by the sound of a laughter which came from the room which was next to mine.
21. The man who is standing behind that counter can give you more information.
22. Luggage which is left unattended will be taken away by the police.
23. Who’s that pretty woman who is speaking to the teacher?
24. Letters which are posted before twelve noon will usually be delivered by the next day.
25. Are those your clothes that are hanging over the balcony?
26. The man who was accused of stealing the money refused to answer the police’s enquiries.
27. The nurse who is looking after my grandmother is very kind to her.
28. All the rubbish that is floating in this canal is a real danger to health.
29. Ham which is made in the traditional way costs more, but tastes better.
30. Pauline has a very strange painting of a woman who is holding a small dog.

EXERCISE 5: Rewrite the following sentences using a Perfect Participle phrase to reduce the italic part as
following.
E.g. - We switched off the lights before we went to bed.
-> Having switched off the lights, we went to bed.
1. The boy asked his mother’s permission and then went out to play.
2. As he had drunk too much, he didn’t drive home himself.
3. We have done two tests today, so we are exhausted.
4. She filled the washing machine and switched it on.
5. She had been to disco the night before and she overslept in the morning.
6. We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening.
7. She had not slept for two days and therefore she wasn’t able to concentrate
8. Since I had not seen him for ages, I didn’t recognize him.
 9. I had not ridden a horse for a long time and I found it very difficult to keep in the saddle.
10. Zoe had practiced a lot, so she was sure of her winning in the competition.

EXERCISE 6:Rewrite the sentences so that the meaning stays the same as the given one.
1. Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw.
-> When ………………………………………………………………
2. The volunteers couldn’t mow the old lady’s lawns because of the rain.
-> The rain prevented …………………………………………………
3. David did his homework and then went to bed.
-> After having ………………………………………… ……………
4. I told him off. Then I realized I was wrong.
-> After ………………………………………………………………..
5. I worked very hard for the exam. Then I passed it.
-> Before…………………………………………………………….
6. First I considered what to study. Then I decided to major in Maths.
-> After………………………………………………………………..
7. She wrote a letter. Then she went to bed.
-> After…………………………………………………..……………
8. She went out for a walk. Then she had a fatal accident.
-> Before………………………………………………………………
9. She decided to go away. First she faced the matter.
-> After…………………………………………….………………….
10. We read the book, then we wrote the assignment.
-> Before………………………………………………..

EXERCISE 7: Reduce the relative clause in the following sentences

1) I've just bought a house which has five storeys. 
2) Have you ever seen a cow which has six legs? 
3) The girl who is ten years old is my sister. 
4) Give me the note which costs ten dollars. 
5) Vietnamese students have a summer holiday which lasts 3 months . 
6) We have two breaks which last 30 minutes. 
7) That is a car which has three wheels. 
8) The man who has one leg looks at me angrily. 
9) The snake which has two heads is not found.
10) Mikoon is a monster which has 6 heads.

EXERCISE 8: Combine the following pairs of sentences using a Compound Adjective.

1) I live in a house. It has 8 doors. 
2) My house is very nice .It has 5 storeys. 
3) I like my friend's cell phone . It has two numbers. 
4) The fans are very interesting .They have 3 speeds. 
5) Do you want to take part in the trip ? It will last 5 days. 
6) With a capacity of 10 horse power , this machine is good for you work shop. 
7) I have just attended a wedding . There were 30 tables in this wedding. 
8) I buy a house .It has 11 rooms. 
EX 9: Advanced Practice: REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES
1. As there are no more questions, I think we can end the meeting.
=> There …………………………………………………………………….
2. It was a nice party when you take everything into consideration.
=> All things ………………………………………………………………
3. Julia won’t speak to the boy first as she is too shy.
=> Being …………………………………………………………………….
4. Mother left the room rather quickly because she didn’t want to wake us up.
=> Not …………………………………………………………………….
5. If the weather is fine, we may go camping at the weekend. (permitting)
=> ………………………………………………………………………….
6. Having replaced the flat lyre with a new one, we went on driving to the countryside.
=> After we ……………………………………………………………….
7. Bob feels uneasy whenever he has to dine with his superiors.
=> Having to ……………………………………………………………...
8. When we came back home we realized it had been broken into.
=> On ……………………………………………………………………
9. After I had introduced my guests to each other I made a long speech on the current changes in the computer technologies.
=> Having …………………………………………………………………….
10. Jane was the first girl who joined our association. (to)
=> Jane ……………………………………………………………………….
11. A train leaves at 8 o’clock every morning.
=> There is …………………………………………………………………….
12. The town centre features an old hospital, imaginatively converted into flats. (been)
=> ……………………………………………………………………………..
13. A person who serves in a shop is called a shop assistant.
=> The person …………………………………………………………………

CHUYÊN ĐỀ 4: PRACTICE: Have St done

1. He’s getting someone to mend the window.
=> He is having ___________________________________________________________
2. The mechanic serviced my car last week.
=> I ____________________________________________________________________
3. The builder is going to mend my roof tomorrow.
=> I ___________________________________________________________________
4. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm.
=> We are ___________________________________________(DH Hue – 2001-2002, P.56)
5. Why don’t you get someone to post this letter for me? => Why don’t …
6. Jane’s car was repaired yesterday.
=> Jane ____________________________________ (DHDL Dong Do – 2001-2002, P.176)
7. I haven’ been to a hairdresser’s for a long time.
=> I haven’t _________________________________________ ____ (BTTH TA10 – P. 94)
8. It’s time someone repaired your motorbike.
=> It’s time you _________________________________________ (BTTH TA10 – P. 94)
9. Could you deliver the goods to my house? (delivered)
=> _______________________________________________________(BTTA 11 – P.19)
10. They are going to rebuild our kitchen next week.
=> We ______________________________________________________ (BTTA 12 – P.57)
11. I took my car to the garage last Saturday and they repaired it.
=> I had ________________________________________________(BD HSG TA 11 – P.79)
12. A member of your family can collect your certificate. have
=> You _____________________________________________by a member of your family.
13. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
=> The house __________________________________________ (BD HSG TA 12 – P.153)
14. They mark our written work in Cambridge. marked
=> We _______________________________________________________ in Cambridge.
15. After the storm the repairs to my house cost me £200. have
=> It cost me £200 _______________________________________________ after the storm.
16. During the Speaking exam, the examiner fills in your mark sheet. have
=> You _______________________________ in by the examiner during the Speaking exam.
17. He arranged for them to send him the book by post. had
=> He _______________________________________________________ to him by post.
18. My watch needs to be mended before I take the exam. must
=> I ____________________________________________________ before I take the exam.
19. We are hiring a specialist to redecorate the flat. (having)
 We __________________________________________________________________
20. Let’s ask somebody to take a photo for us. (have)
=> Let’s ____________________________________________________________
21. They are going to do up my room. have
=> I’m going to _____________________________________________________ decorated.
22. That’s the garage where I left my car last week. repaired
=> That’s where I went _______________________________________________ last week.
23. Can it be true that you’re really going to deliver my sofa today?
=> Can it be true that I’m ____________________________________________________?
24. One of the others agreed to post my letters for me.
=> I got _________________________________________________________________
25. My dentist is supposed to be capping my two front teeth this morning.
=> I’m __________________________________________________________________
26. My car really needs servicing.
=> I really _______________________________________________________________
26. Why did yo let them go without signing the receipt?
=> Why didn’t you ________________________________________________________
27. The whole of my sister’s class spent last weekend redecorating her flat. (had)
=> My __________________________________________________________________
28. I can’t say I enjoy the teacher reading out my work in front of the class. (having)
=> I ____________________________________________________________________
29. It’s quite simple for a locksmith to copy one or more of your keys. (copied)
=> It’s__________________________________________________________________
30. They will have been repairing the road for months. (under)
=> The ___________________________________________________________________
*. Some common phrases: Under construction (xây), Under renovation (cải tạo, phục hồi, trùng tu), Under review (xem
xét), Under management (quản lý), On trial (thử nghiệm),...
PRACTICE: Under + N
31. Our new offices are still under construction.
=> Our new offices are still __________________________________________________
32. They have been renovating the church for over 3 months. (renovation)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
33. The government have been reviewing their immigration policy for sime time.
=> The government’s _______________________________________________________
34. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
=> They _________________________________________________________________
35. Apparently, the restaurant in town has been bought out by someone else. UNDER
=> I hear the restaurant in town_______________________________________________
36. You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it. IMPRESSION
=> I __________________________________________ that the job was mine if I wanted it.
37. Thieves have burgled our house. INTO
=> Our house ____________________________________________________________
38. It happened while they were showing off their collection. was
=> It happened while _____________________________________________________ off.
PRACTICE: Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
1. They are letting David out of hospital next week. (released)
=> David __________________________________________________ hospital next week.
2. His charming manners deceived several people, including me. (taken)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
3. What exactly am I supposed to have done wrong? (stand)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
4. My little tent looked very small against the mountains. (DWARFED)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
5. A short meeting of the cast will take place after today’s rehearsal. (by)
=> Today’s rehearsal __________________________________ a short meeting of the cast.
6. The company has a good reputation in the local area. (highly)
=> The company _____________________________________________of in the local area.
7. They put Roger in charge of health and safety at the factory. (MADE)
=> Roger ______________________________________for health and safety in the factory.
8. Flooding after a heavy storm was responsible for the damage to the bridge. (CAUSED)
=> The damage to the bridge __________________________________ after a heavy storm.
9. Apparently, they're planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion. DRAWN
=> Plans __________________________________ reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.
10. I wasn't expecting my colleagues to organise a farewell party on my last day at the company. TAKEN
=> I ____________________ when my colleagues organised a farewell party on my last day.
11. His boss turned down his request for a long leave.
=> His request _____________________________________________________________
12. Since the advertisement, we’ve had more applications than we can deal with. (swamped)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
13. The Minister’s response really took the interviewer by surprise. (aback)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
14. The rain forced the protest march to be cancelled. (rained)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
15. There is someone in the office twenty-four hours a day. (staffed)
=> _____________________________________________________________________
16. Each new generation is told the secret recipe. (down)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
17. The Trade Centre towers over the surrounding buildings. (dwarfed)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
18. The Government’s fiscal policy came in for sharp criticism in the press. (pilloried)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
19. You cannot easily put all this information under one heading. (subsumed)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
20. The sports centre presents a certificate of attendance to every student when they leave.
=> All ____________________________________________________________________
21. I don’t think they should have pressure put on them to make a decision.
=> I don’t think they should be _______________________________________________
22. The price is exclusive of airports taxes.
=> Airport taxes ___________________________________________________________
23. I grew up in a little village on the Scottish border.
=> I was _________________________________________________________________
24. The letters will have your name printed on them.
=> The letters will be _______________________________________________________
25. An old woman once tricked my father into giving her several hundred pounds.
=> My father was once conned out _____________________________________________
26. An awful lot has been omitted from the final draft of the agreement. (out)
=> _____________________________________________________________________
27. There were thousands of sunbathers on the beach. (packed)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
28. Our founder was given an honorary doctorate in law by Edinburgh University. (conferred)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
29. My uncle underwent a five-hour operation to remove the growth that had been diagnosed. (operated)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
30. My watch and traveller’s cheques were stolen while I was abroad. (robbed)
=> _____________________________________________________________________
_ 31. The accused claimed he hit the police officer as a result of provocation. (provoked)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
32. Both parties ripped the contract to pieces. (torn)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
33. The present came as a complete surprise to me. (aback)
_______________________________________________________________________
34. Trading activities in the war-stricken area have been reduced. (scaled)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
35. It is your duty to do this homework.
=> You ____________________________________________________________________
36. It is your duty to learn English now. (active)
=> You __________________________________________________________________
- 37. It is impossible to repair this computer.
=> This ___________________________________________________________________
38. They recommend building a house.
=> They ___________________________________________________________________
39. It is your duty to help him. => You __________________________________________
40. He recommends fitting new tyres. (change into the passive voice)
=> He recommends ___________________________________________________________
3. He suggested allowing council tenants to buy their houses. (change into the passive voice)
=> He suggested ____________________________________________________________
4. The attacker made me open the safe.
=> I was __________________________________________________________
5. He is making us study hard for the exam next term.
=> We are ___________________________________________________________
6. What do they expect me to do now? (supposed)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
7. We couldn’t find her anywhere.
=> She was _____________________________________________________ found.
8. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
=> I ______________________________________________________________________
9. You put in melodrama instead of real drama, don’t you? (replaces)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
10. It’s difficult to see tickets being bought for a play like this. (selling)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
11. I applied for the job but was turned down.
=> My ____________________________________________________________________
12. They returned my keys to me, someone had picked them up in the street. (Passive Voice)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
13. The baby will die if nobody sends for a doctor.
=> Unless a doctor __________________________________________________________
14. Smoke filled the room. => The room _________________________________________
15. There was poor attendance at the concert. (… attended.)
=> _________________________________________________________________
16. ‘You did make a big headway.’ - she said to the student.
=> The student was congratulated _________________________________________
17. I was made to study hard when I was at school.
=> They _________________________________________________________________
18. The headmaster didn’t praise any students except Jules.
=> Jutes _____________________________________________________________
19. It is compulsory for all students to leave cash deposit. (required)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
20. You can't bring food into this room. Supposed
=> You ____________________________________________________ food into this room.
21. Climbing without a safety rope is forbidden.
=> You aren’t ______________________________________________________________
22. The main focus of the plot is the adventures of two teenagers. (CENTRED)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
23. Customers officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
=> An increased ____________________________________________________________
24. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
=> The edge of the shore _____________________________________________________
25. The conversation was in danger of wandering into forbidden territory.
=> The conservation was in danger of wandering into topics that ______________________
26. Where do these plates belong? (kept)
=> Where are these _________________________________________________________
27. The students demanded the abolition of the regulation. (BE)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
28. Someone has proposed revising the case. (that)
=> It ______________________________________________________________________
29. They never made us do anything we didn’t want to do.
=> We ____________________________________________________________________
30. Their teacher is making them study hard.
=> They are _________________________________________________________________
31. They plan to repair the bridge this weekend. (scheduled)
=> The repair of the bridge ____________________________________ place this weekend.
32. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca. during
=> The author’s latest novel ______________________________________ stay in Majorca.
33. We were all surprised when she suddenly left her job. (found)
=>All ____________________________________________when she suddenly left her job.
34. The manager made the employees stay late. made
=> The employees _____________________________________________ by the manager.
35. Nobody ever told me about it. never
=> I ________________________________________________________________ about it.
36. There were hardly any tickets available for the Saturday matinee.
=> Practically all ____________________________________________________________
37. He didn't tell me his name over the phone. called
=> He didn't tell me _________________________________________________ the phone.
38. Nobody told us anything about the incident. were
=> We ____________________________________________________ about the incident.
39. The dog had rabies, which surprised nobody.
=> Nobody _________________________________________________________________
(40. The workers only complain because of unfair treatment.
=> If the workers ___________________________________________________________
41. The article describes in detail the positive side of technological development.
=> A detailed _____________________________________________________________
42. The manufacturers said to the investigators that the new drug had no side effects.
=> The investigators ________________________________________________________
43. The family always spent their holidays climbing in the mountains. USED
=> The family’s holidays _____________________________ climbing in the mountains.
44. All the passengers of the jumbo jet were killed in the crash.
=> None __________________________________________________________________
45. How old do you think this building is?
=> When _________________________________________________________________?
46. Nobody knows anything about Brenda’s family. (Passive Voice)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
47. No one told me about the change of plan.
=> I ______________________________________________________________________
48. No one has seen Peter since the day of the party.
=> Peter ___________________________________________________________________
49. The Americans have just recalled their embassador.
=> The American ___________________________________________________________
50. The secretary didn’t reply me for ten days.
=> No reply _______________________________________________________________
51. Nobody has paid for the tickets, have they?
=> The tickets ______________________________________________________________
52. Most newsagents these days have ice-cream available all summer.
=> Ice-cream can ___________________________________________________________
53. You can buy these gadgets almost anywhere nowadays. (widely)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
54. Nothing was done about it.
=> Nobody _________________________________________________________________
55(*). Businesses are said to be worried about interest rates. CONCERN
=> There __________________________________ amongst businesses about interest rates.
56. We watched the men sail the boat into the harbour.
=> We watched the boat _____________________________________________________
57. I dropped the glass and cracked it.
=> The glass cracked ________________________________________________________
58. I added flour to the sauce and thickened it.
=> The sauce ________________________________________________________________
59. They’re selling a lot of copies of that new single.
=> That new single ___________________________________________________________
61. They made me tell them everything I knew
=> I ______________________________________________________________________
62. Nobody ever let me study the piano at school.
=> I ______________________________________________________________________
63. You have to clean these football boots until they shine.
=> These football boots are ____________________________________________________
64. When I was a child, I was never allowed to play with the children next door. (let)
=> When __________________________________________________________________
65. We couldn’t find our way out of the woods. (got)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
66. Do you think there’s any chance of this new party winning the election? (get)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
67. But then everything seems different. (change)
=> ______________________________________________________________________
IX. Tenses and other patterns in the Passive Voice
1. A lot of bread is eaten in England. => The ______________________________________
2. I haven’t lent my new Iawnmower to anybody.
=> Nobody _________________________________________________________________
3. She doesn’t find this course very interesting. bored
=> She ___________________________________________________________this course
4. Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas? WAS
=> Do you know if _______________________________________________to Mr Thomas?
5. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car. HAVE
=> I ________________________________________________by the garage on the corner.
6. The police have cancelled the demonstration. HAS
=> The demonstration ___________________________________________ by the police.
7. The manufacturers had promised better material. been
=> Better material _________________________________________ by the manufacturers.
8. The police are interviewing the suspects. interviewed
=> The suspects ________________________________________________ by the police.
9. Harry was beaten by his own dog yesterday.
=> Harry's __________________________________________________________________
10. The new trend is going to excite people. excited
=> People ___________________________________________________by the new trend.
11. They've already sold all the tickets. been
=> All the tickets .______________________________________________________ sold.
12. The shop didn’t know the brand of tea I wanted.
=> The brand ______________________________________________________________
13. Sally’s parents gave her a micro-computer for her birthday.
=> Sally ___________________________________________________________________
14. Jane’s parents gave her a nice umbrella on her birthday.
=> Jane ___________________________________________________________________
15. They have built this school and made it more comfortable.
=> This ____________________________________________________________________
16 . He threw the book in a corner and forgot all about it.
=> The book _______________________________________________________________
17. Why didn’t you either lock or put the car into the garage?
=> Why was ______________________________________________________________?
18. What marks did the teacher give you for your answer yesterday?
=> What marks were_________________________________________________________?
19. We never saw him in the dining room. A maid took all his meals up to him.
=> He ____________________________________________________________________
20. They were carrying the injured player off the field.
=> The injured _____________________________________________________________
21. The fire destroyed the wooden house in a matter of minutes.
=> The wooden house _______________________________________________________
22. Poor quality has caused most of the complaints. by
=> Most of the complaints __________________________________________ poor quality.
23. Janet’s colleagues gave her a present when she retired.
=> Janet __________________________________________________________________
24. People are destroying large areas of forest every day.
=> ______________________________________________________________________
25. The thief suddenly realized that the police were watching him. (watched)
=> The thief ________________________________________________________________
26. Where will your company send you next year?
=> Where will you __________________________________________________________ ?
27. Don’t leave the place until someone asks you to. (asked)
=> Don’t ___________________________________________________________________
28. The car completely destroyed my motorbike.
=> My motorbike ____________________________________________________________
29. Second prize was awarded to an unknown author from Patras.
=> An unknown author form Patras _____________________________________________
30. The judge refused him permission to appeal against the decision.
=> He ____________________________________________________________________
31. They suggested we try a new method of checking how much we were spending.
=> We ____________________________________________________________________
32. The way the meaning director behaved last night really shocked me.
=> I ______________________________________________________________________