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PASSIVE VOICE IN DIFFERENT TENSES

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PRESENT SIMPLE

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

PAST SIMPLE

PAST CONTINUOUS

FUTURE WILL

PRESENT PERFECT

BE GOING TO

PAST PERFECT

PASIVE VOICE REVISION

THE PASSIVE VOICE

 

PRESENT SIMPLE

EXERCISE 1

EXERCISE 2

EXERCISE 3 

 PAST SIMPLE

EXERCISE 1

EXERCISE 2

EXERCISE 3


MIXED TENSES

 EXERCISE 1

VERB TENSES. REVISION

ACTIVITY 1

1.-Be careful. You .......................................... (hurt) yourself. 
2.-Do you know that guy? No, I ............................. (never/speak) to him. 
3.-What ........................................... (you/do) by this time next year?
4.-We missed the beginning of the play. It ............................ (start) half an hour before we arrived. 
5.-Right now they ................................ (work) on a new project. 
6.-Don't speak during the lesson or the teacher .......................... (get) very angry. 
7.-Don't worrry. I ........................... (pay) for the bill. 
8.-By this time next month, we ............................ (finish) our lessons and we .............................. (do) our university entry exams. 
9.-..................... she always ......................... (behave) so rudely?
10.-Next week our students .................................. (visit) the new museum. 
11.-Look at that car. It ........................... (crash)
12.-My sister ............................. (live) in London for three years. 


KEY ANSWERS


1.-Be careful. You are going to hurt yourself.
2.-Do you know that guy? No, I have never spoken to him.
3.-What will you be doing by this time next year?
4.-We missed the beginning of the play. It had started half an hour before we arrived.
5.-Right now they are working on a new project.
6.-Don't speak during the lesson or the teacher will get very angry.
7.-Don't worry. I will pay for the bill.
8.-By this time next month, we will have finished our lessons and we will be doing our
university entry exams.
9.-Does she always behave so rudely?
10.-Next week our students are visiting the new museum.
11.-Look at that car. It is going to crush.
12.-My sister has lived in London for three years. 


ACTIVITY 2

1. When Carol (call).. ..last night, I (watch)..... my favorite show on television.
2. I (work)….for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!
3. Sharon (love).....to travel. She (go)........a.road almost every summer. Next year, she plans to go to Peru
4. Thomas is an author. He (write).... mystery novels and travel memoirs. He (write).... .since he was twenty-eight. Altogether, he (write).... seven novels, three collections of short stories.
5. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we (get)....o the train station Susan (wait)....for us for more than two hours.
6.Sam (try)....to change a light bulb when he (slip).... and (fell).... .
7. Everyday I (wake)…. up at 6 o'clock , (eat).... breakfast at 7 o'clock and (leave)…. for work at 8 o'clock. However, this morning I (get)….up up at 6:30 , (skip) my breakfast and (leave)....for work late because I (forget)…. to set my alarm.
8. Right now, Jim (read)..... the newspaper and Kathy (make)....dinner. Last night at this time, they (do)....the same thing. She (cook).... and he (read)...... the newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they (do, also).... the same thing. She (prepare)... dinner and he (read)....... They are very predictable people!
9. By this time next summer, you (complete ). ....your studies and (find)...a job. I, on the other hand, (accomplish, not)....anything. I (study, still).....and you (work)....in some new job. They are very predictable people!
10. The students (be, usually) ....aught by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they (be).... taught by Mr. Tanzer.

KEY ANSWERS

1. When Carol (call) called last night, I (watch) was watching my favorite show on television.

2. I (work) have been working for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!

3. Sharon (love) loves to travel. She (go) goes abroad almost every summer. Next year, she plans to go to Peru.

4. Thomas is an author. He (write) writes mystery novels and travel memoirs. He (write) has been writing since he was twenty-eight. Altogether, he (write) has written seven novels, three collections of short stories and a book of poetry.

5. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we (get) got to the train station, Susan (wait) had been waiting for us for more than two hours.

6. Sam (try) was trying to change a light bulb when he (slip) slipped and (fell) fell.

7. Everyday I (wake) wake up at 6 o'clock, (eat) eat breakfast at 7 o'clock and (leave) leave for work at 8 o'clock. However, this morning I (get) got up at 6:30, (skip) skipped breakfast and (leave) left for work late because I (forget) had forgot to set my alarm.

8. Right now, Jim (read) is reading the newspaper and Kathy (make) is making dinner. Last night at this time, they (do) were doing the same thing. She (cook) was cooking and he (read) was reading the newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they (do, also) will also be doing the same thing. She (prepare) will be preparing dinner and he (read) will be reading. They are very predictable people!

9. By this time next summer, you (complete) will have completed your studies and (find) found a job. I, on the other hand, (accomplish, not) will not have accomplished anything. I (study, still) will still be studying and you (work) will be working in some new high paying job.

10. The students (be, usually) are usually taught by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they (be) are being taught by Mr. Tanzer.

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11. Jane talks on the phone.
      Bob has been talking on the phone for an hour.
      Mary is talking on the pone……Who is not necessarily on the phone now? Jane

12. I'm going to make dinner for Frank.
      I'm making dinner for Judy.
      I'll make dinner for Mary.
      I make dinner for Ted.
      I will be making dinner for Tony…..Who are you offering to make dinner for? Mary

13.Jane left when Tim arrived.
      Bob left when Tim had arrived.
      Tim arrived when Mary was leaving.
      John had left when Tim arrived.
      After Tim arrived, Frank left…..Who did not run into Tim? John
14.Jane is talking in class.
      Bob always talks in class.
      Mary is always talking in class…..Whose action bothers you? Mary
15.Jane never left Jamestown.
      Bob has never left Jamestown…..Who is still alive? Bob

VERB TENSES. REVISION 1

1. When Carol (call) last night, I (watch) my favorite show on television.

2. I (work) for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!

3. Sharon (love) to travel. She (go) abroad almost every summer. Next year, she (plan) …………………………… to go to Peru.

4. Thomas is an author. He (write) mystery novels and travel memoirs. He (write) since he was twenty-eight. Altogether, he (write) seven novels, three collections of short stories and a book of poetry.

5. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we (get) to the train station, Susan (wait) for us for more than two hours.

6. Sam (try) to change a light bulb when he (slip) and (fall) .

7. Everyday I (wake) up at 6 o'clock, (eat) breakfast at 7 o'clock and (leave) for work at 8 o'clock. However, this morning I (get) up at 6:30, (skip) breakfast and (leave) for work late because I (forget) to set my alarm.

8. Right now, Jim (read) the newspaper and Kathy (make) dinner. Last night at this time, they (do) the same thing. She (cook) and he (read) the newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they (do, also) the same thing. She (prepare) dinner and he (read) . They are very predictable people!

9. By this time next summer, you (complete) your studies and (find) a job. I, on the other hand, (accomplish, not) anything. I (study, still) and you (work) in some new high paying job.

10. The students (be, usually) taught by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they (teach) taught by Mr. Tanzer.

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UNIT 2: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

REVISING CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

MIXED CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

MORE PRACTICE ON MIXED CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Here you have some links to practise conditional sentences and rephrasings with conditionals. You can check your aswers online: 

MIXED CONDITIONALS

REPHASINGS WITH CONDITIONALS 1, 2, 3

REPHASINGS WITH CONDITIONALS 1, 2, 3

REPHASINGS WITH CONDITIONALS 1, 2, 3

REPHRASINGS WITH CONDITIONALS 1, 2, 3

VERB: CHANGE TO A DIFFERENT TENSE

In EBAU exams you may be asked to change a sentence to a different tense. 

Read the following sentences and change the tenses following the given directions.

1. I was writing my exam in my room. (Change into future continuous tense, negative)
2. He will be waiting for us. (Change into present continuous tense, interrogative)
3. They know this. (Change into simple past, interrogative)
4. He will have thought about this. (Change into present perfect tense, negative)
5. He wanted to know more about the job. (Change into simple present, negative)
6. You are leaving for England tomorrow. (Change into future continuous tense, interrogative)
7. She has thought about that. (Change into past perfect, interrogative)
8. He will accept this proposal. (Change into simple past, negative)
9. He will pass the test. (Change into future perfect tense, negative)
10. I always wanted to be a scientist. (Change into present perfect tense, affirmative)
11. They will not spread rumours about the new student. (Change into simple past, affirmative)
12. She is tearing the tablecloth to make napkins. (Change into present perfect, interrogative)

VERB TENSES REPHRASINGS

1-Sam started working at 9 a.m and he still hasn’t finished (BEEN).
2-I met Mary two weeks ago. (HAVE).
3-When did you get your new bike? (HOW LONG).
4-They came to live in Zaragoza in 2000. (SINCE)
5-I last saw you in 2004. (HAVEN'T)
6-On the way to work I saw a car crash (WHILE)
7-The thief escaped and then the police arrived. (BY THE TIME)
8-It’s May. I started learning German in January (FOR)
9-I’m on my way to the cinema (GOING)
10-The band started playing at 10 and we arrived at 10.30 (BEFORE)
11- She hasn't celebrated her birthday at home for three years (LAST) 
12- Paul plans to visit Rome next Wednesday. (IS) 

EBAU PRACTICE 1

A) PASSIVES:

1. People often make fun of bosses in passwords.

2. Elisabeth Manzon has directed food projects at the government agency for a long time now.

3. Liquorice Locks cage off (poner en jaulas) single pieces of candy to prevent them from use.

4. The college admissions offices at universities are getting more requests from students who

have previously enjoyed a gap year.

5. You may ease (aliviar, minimizar) the conflict by saying something light and unexpected.

6. Netflix has offered cheap subscriptions.

7. Our Security Department has urged citizens to report anything dangerous they witness.

B) CONDITIONALS:

1. You should change your password if you consider someone may know it. (3^RD)

2. If my dog had gone missing, I ́d have felt miserable. (2^ND)

3. If I had five lives, I ́d try to do my best every single time. (3^RD)

4. The dropout rate amongst US freshmen (US -school: 1st-year student) wouldn’t be so high if

more grants were given to them. (1^ST)

5. If waves of laughter (risa) had been sweeping the land, waves of violence would have

decreased. (2^ND)

6. If I had Netflix, I could become a TV binger. ( = a person who watches one episode after

another on the web) (3^RD)

C) REPORTED SPEECH:

1.” I was trapped in a toxic relationship when I was very young.”

Sylvia remembered yesterday that she …

2. “If you cook with passion”, Mr. Moya emphasized, “people will like it.”

Mr Moya emphasized that if I …

3. “It is a pity you can ́t explain why you arrived so late last night. “

My angry mother shouted that it …

4. “Weren ́t the first human beings born serious?”

All along yesterday ́s talk the lecturer kept asking herself if …

5. “ Some of this could be caused by the economy.”

It was noted that some …

6. “How will history judge us if we fail to communicate the urgency of acting now?”

The chief asked his colleagues …

D) RELATIVE SENTENCES:

1. Douglas R. Hofstadter is a famous professor. I do not agree with his opinions.

2. Other special candies appear on the boards for free. The candies can be purchased from the

in-game store.

3. A gap year is a break from formal education. A gap year can last different timespans (period de tiempo).

E) QUESTIONS:

1. We ́ve always been used to letting people take what they haven ́t finished.

2. Recently a dog walked eleven miles to return home.

3. The player can also purchase various Boosters to attempt to win levels more easily.

Why can the player also purchase various Boosters?

4. Harvard ́s admission office is happy to offer the benefits of a gap year to freshmen because

they feel it is beneficial for the students.

5. In our frenzy to succeed and to have it all, we have shortened ( acortar, reducir) everything.

What have we shortened in our frenzy to succeed and to have it all?

6. The number of households subscribing to premium networks has fallen.

7. Some experts are calling for the immediate introduction of a price on carbon emissions.

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