Grammar in Progress - Third Edition - Unit 21

15 esercizi
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Lingua inglese

Abbina le frasi alle corrispondenti passive.

1. They wash the car every weekend.
Every weekend ________.

2. They washed the car last weekend.
Last weekend ________.

3. They have washed the car.
________.

4. They had washed the car.
________.

5. They will wash the car next weekend.
Next weekend ________.
Posizionamento
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Per ognifrasetroval'errore. Attenzione:alcunefrasisonocorrette.

1. It is said that you made a lot of money in California.
2. The prisoner is believed to be escaped.
3. Joe is said to has been the best footballer on the team.
4. It's believed that ocean temperatures are rising.
5. Bill has believed to be living on a tropical island.
6. It was thought that some women were witches.

Trova errore
3

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Leggi le frasi e scegli il modo corretto per rendere il "si" impersonale.

1. ________ say that time flies when you're having fun.
2. There was an announcement at the airport. ________ think the flight will be cancelled.
3. We have to choose a nice restaurant. ________ can go anywhere.
4. In my opinion ________ has to show respect for old people.
5. I swam in the sea last January but it was too cold. ________ don't swim in winter!
Completamento chiuso
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Leggi le frasi e decidi se sono corrette (correct) o errate (incorrect).
A: That's a great game. I really love.
B: Is possible to fly from Turin to New York direct?
C: It is obvious that you haven't studied enough.
D: Emma's such a fast runner! Is only takes her 15 seconds to run 100 metres.
E: Hello. Is it me you're looking for?
Domande in serie
2

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Riscrivi le frasi utilizzando il pronome it e senza cambiare il significato.

1. My mum likes being served breakfast in bed by me.  
My mum ________ when I serve her breakfast in bed.

2. Please note: smoking is not allowed.
________ forbidden to smoke.

3. Doctors always tell us to eat more fruit and vegetables.
Doctors say ________ important to eat more fruit and vegetables.

4. Rebecca is thought to be best girl in her class.
________ that Rebecca is the best girl in her class.

5. They're going on holiday to Australia not New Zealand.
________ to Australia and not New Zealand that they are going on holiday.

6. They say that blood is thicker than water.
________ that blood is thicker than water.
Completamento aperto
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Completa le frasi scegliendo la forma passiva corretta.

1. The windows ________ washed in a long time. They're very dirty.    
2. The meeting time ________ changed.
3. Alan can't find his ball anywhere. It must ________ stolen.
4. Silvia isn't at the party yet. Are you sure she ________ invited?
5. Next year's conference ________ held in Dublin.
Completamento chiuso
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Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi alla forma passiva e al tempo appropriato.

1. Have you heard the news? The president ________ (shot)
2. Margaret is very popular. She ________ by everybody (like)
3. Last night our house was broken into but surprisingly nothing ________ (take).
4. Dad couldn't use the car yesterday because it ________ at the garage (service).
5. The royal wedding is on TV tomorrow. It ________ by millions of people (watch).
6. Important announcement: Due to bad weather all flights ________ (cancel) until further notice.
Completamento aperto
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Trasforma le frasi da attive a passive scegliendo la forma passiva corretta del verbo.

1. Anne made a delicious cake last night.
A delicious cake ________ by Anne last night.

2. Michael has just finished his dinner.
Dinner ________ by Michael.

3. Jeremy could lend you some money.
Some money ________ to you by Jeremy.

4. The pilot will land the plane.
The plane ________ by the pilot.

5. Patrick is giving his girlfriend a hug.
A hug ________ to his girlfriend by Patrick.
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Scrivi le seguenti frasi passive alla forma interrogativa.

Esempio: The postcard was written by her. = Was the postcard written by her?

1. The music was being played in the restaurant.
________ in the restaurant?

2. The presentation was given by Jennifer
________ by Jennifer?

3. My ice cream was eaten by Paul.
Who ________ by?

4. The prize is going to be won by Margaret.
What ________ by Margaret?

5. The exams will be finished by Friday
What ________ by Friday?
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Leggi le seguenti frasi passive e indica quelle corrette.
A: When we got on the plane the bags were still being loaded.
B: The criminal is being took to the prison by a policeman.
C: The presents are being opened by him now.
D: That's a great song. Who was it wrote by?
E: English is using as an official language in almost 60 countries.
F: The thief has not been caught yet but I'm sure they'll catch him soon.
Scelta multipla
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Formula domande utilizzando un pronome interrogativo e la forma passiva per ottenere la parte in grassetto come risposta.

Esempio: A new cinema is being opened downtown. = What is being opened downtown?

1. The exam is being prepared by the professor.
________?

2. Ty is being awarded a gold medal.
________?

3. The song Wonderwall was sung by Oasis.
________?

4. Her new motorbike was built in America.
________?

5. Tonight's dinner will be paid by me.
________?

Completamento aperto
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Leggi le frasi e indica quella corretta.
A: A ring was given to her by me.
B: A gift has been given them by their parents.
C: I was awarded the prize for best writer of the school.
D: Mary was told going to bed after dinner.
E: The documents were shown the policeman to me.
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Leggi le equivalenze tra frasi attive e passive e decidi se sono corrette (correct) o errate (incorrect).
A: I ate this hamburger for lunch. = This hamburger was eaten by me for lunch.
B: The ambulance is bringing me to the hospital. = I was brought to the hospital in an ambulance.
C: Her mother asked her for an explanation. = She was asking by her mother for an explanation.
D: Player number 10 scored the winning goal. = The winning goal was scored by player number 10.
E: The teacher will give me a prize if I do well. = I will be gave a prize by the teacher if I do well.
Domande in serie
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Completa le costruzioni passive personali con le frasi elencate sotto.

1. They say she ran away from home. ________
2. Everyone believes he has been sick. ________
3. They know he was a good teacher. ________
4. People know he's a very nice man. ________
5. They say he was very handsome in his youth. ________
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Trasforma la costruzione impersonale passiva in quella personale.

1. It was thought that the earth was flat.
________.

2. It's said that the house is haunted.
________.

3. It is well known that Patricia was an excellent manager.
________.

4. It's believed that Mr. Walsh had spent the family fortune.
________.

5. It's thought that the wedding will be in July.
________.
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