Friday, 16 October 2020

CHAPTER 10. THE PASSIVE (18) FUNDAMENTAL OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR

 

FUNDAMENTAL OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR

                                  CHAPTER 10. THE PASSIVE

 

EXERCISE 20. Stative passive.

Directions: Complete the sentences with the words in italics. Use the passive form, simple present, or simple past. Include prepositions where necessary.

1

close

When we got to the post office, it _____ was closed ______.

2

make

My earrings ____ are made of _____ gold.

3

divorce

Sally and Tom used to be married, but now they _______________________.

4

relate

Your name is Tom Hood. ____________ you ____________ Mary Hood?

5

spoil

This fruit ____________. I think I'd better throw it out.

6

exhaust

Last night I ____________, so I went straight to bed.

7

involve

Last week I ____________ a three-car accident.

8

locate

The University of Washington ____________ Seattle.

9

drink

Ted ____________. He's making a fool of himself.

10

interest

I ____________ learning more about that subject.

11

devote

Linda loves her job. She ____________ her work.

12

lose

What's the matter, little boy? ____________ you ____________?

13

terrify

Once when we were swimming at the beach, we saw a shark. All of us ____________.

14

acquaint

____________ you ____________ Sue's roommate?

15

qualify

I didn't get the job. The interviewer said that I ____________ not ____________ it.

16

disappoint

My son brought home a report card with all D's and F's. I can't understand it. I ____________ him.

17

do

At last, I ____________ my homework. Now I can go to bed.

18

crowd

There are too many students in our class. The classroom ____________.

19

shut

It's starting to rain. ____________ all of the windows____________?

20

go

Where's my wallet? It ____________! Did you take it?

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