Passives (3) RECYCLING ADVANCED ENGLISH UNIT 9

RECYCLING ADVANCED ENGLISH

UNIT 9

Passives (3)

D Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one, using the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given. (Contractions count as two words.) 1 It is expected that tax increases will be announced in tomorrow’s budget statement. to Tax increases_____________________________ in tomorrow’s budget statement. 2 We understand that inner-city crime rates are going up in most areas, be Inner-city crime rates_____________________________ in most areas. 3 They say the rock star’s wife has had at least two facelifts, have The rock star’s wife_____________________________ at least two facelifts. 4 We fear that nine crew members were lost overboard in the storm, are Nine crew members _____________________________overboard in the storm. 5 It was considered that Ralph’s speech was one of the best, to Ralph’s speech_____________________________ one of the best. 6 We can’t deny making certain mistakes in the early stages, that It_______________________ _ made in the early stages. 7 Police reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries, was A man ______________________________police with their inquiries. 8 The accused was alleged to have committed fraud, had It_____________________________ committed fraud. If phrasal verbs or verbs with prepositions become part of a passive sentence, they must not lose their particle: • The child was extremely well looked after. E Complete the sentences if necessary, by choosing the correct particle from the box. Tick any which are already correct. up down in away out off 1 What a mess! Sam’s toys haven’t been put. 2 He wasn’t here last night. His bed hasn’t been slept. 3 The situation is serious, but it’ll have to be faced, I’m afraid. 4 This is the third time our meeting’s been put. 5 All cigarettes must be extinguished before you enter the building. 6 he girls were brought on a farm near the Welsh border. 7 Cheques should be made to Wellingtons pic. 8 I must warn you that if you have anything to say, it’ll be taken and may be used in evidence against you.

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