DVIZH_Spotlight_11_mod 4 grammar check

1.

Complete the exchanges with the correct passive tense of the
verbs in the brackets.
1. was built
2. was designed
3. has been visited
4. must be done
5. are being followed
6. is donated

2.

Rewrite the sentences in the passive.
A new hospital will be built next month.
The room was cleaned this morning.
We were not invited to the wedding.
Cameras cannot be used inside the museum.
The new hospital will be opened by the Prime Minister on Monday.
Accidents can be caused by careless drivers.
They were woken up by a loud noise last night.
In the USA, presidential elections are held every four years.
His book will be translated into Portuguese.
The minister was found guilty of fraud.

3.

Write the headlines in full sentences. Use the passive.
The new traffic laws will be announced
by the transport Minister next Friday.
A famous actress was taken to
hospital.
Nineteen dolphins were found dead
after being trapped in fish nets.
Bangladesh was hit by a tsunami
yesterday at noon.
A large quake was detected off the
Oregon Coast.
A school official has been suspended
from his duties.
Mr Jones was sentenced to six
months.
Puerto Rico was defeated by the US
volleyball team.

4.

Read the information. Use it to form sentences in the passive.

5.

Rewrite the sentences starting as suggested.
He is said to have escaped from prison.
It is said that he has escaped from prison.
She is thought to be a very gifted person.
It is said that she is a very gifted person.
The two film stars are reported to have
been married.
It is said that the two film stars were
married..
He is said to have donated all his money to
charity.
It is said that he has donated all his
money to charity.
The number of casualties is expected to
rise.
It is said that the number of casualties
will rise.

6.

Rewrite the sentences in the passive.
The museum was broken into last night.
Ten paintings were stolen.
I had the feeling that I was being watched.
This matter must be taken seriously.
More and more cars are being bought every year.
The statue has been damaged.
The proposal was submitted in writing.
I’m afraid your mobile cannot be used here.

7.

Rewrite the sentences using make, get or have in the correct form.
Jane made her husband was the car.
Tom will get his colleagues to start a
recycling programme.
I had the vet check my dog’s
temperature.
Will Sarah get her brother to let
her borrow his car?
Mike has made the mechanic take a
better look at his motorbike.
Sally had Patricia cook dinner for
her.

8.

Match the two halves of the conversation. Put the verbs in the causative.
2e
I’m having new ones installed
tomorrow.
3c
I’m having it fixed later today.
4f
I had flowers planted last
Tuesday.
5d
I’m having it serviced
before you leave on tour.
6b
I’ll have it redecorated.

9.

Emma watched to a new neighbourhood last week. Use the words
and the pictures to write sentences.
1. I can have my dress shortened here.
2. I can have my dress shortened here.
3. I can have my hair cut here.
4. I can have my dog vaccinated here.
5. I can have my coat cleaned here.
6. I can have my pizza delivered from here.