Passive Power
Reconstruct the sentence.
Farmers grow genetically modified foods in many countries. Rewrite this sentence in the passive voice.
Genetically modified foods are grown (by farmers) in many countries.
OR
Genetically modified foods have been grown (by farmers) in many countries.
Complete the sentence using the simple present.
A community college ___ to a nearby university. (connect)
connects
Financial analyst — Definition
Complete the definition using a relative clause.
A financial analyst is a person ______________________________.
who interprets data regarding money.
who watches the stock market and advises investors.
(Answer may vary)
Express purpose using “so that.”
The teacher brought in math video games to create an exciting learning environment.
The teacher brought in math video games so that she could create an exciting learning environment.
Rewrite using the verb “indicate.”
According to research, children who eat at least one meal a day with their parents have a greater likelihood of doing well in school.
Research indicates that children who eat at least one meal a day with their parents have a greater likelihood of doing well in school.
Complete the definition.
Dehydration ___ as a lack of fluid in one's body. (define)
is known
is defined
Complete with the best transition.
Some social networking tools have a bad reputation as a way for people to waste time. ___, teachers are now using these tools in their classrooms.
However
Choose the correct passive form.
Customers ___ to provide information to verify their identity. (may / ask)
may be asked
OR
may have been asked
Use the correct verb form.
When ___ the connection between age and teacher burnout, researchers found surprising results. (research)
researching
Yoga and meditation — It-construction
Complete the sentence using the words seems and that.
______________________________ yoga and meditation reduce stress.
It seems that yoga and meditation reduce stress.
Rewrite using “plan to.”
The organization will hire a project analyst to see how it can improve service.
The organization plans to hire a project analyst to see how it can improve service.
Use a reduced adverb clause.
Before he began the lesson, the teacher showed a movie about civil rights protests in the United States.
Before beginning the lesson, the teacher showed a movie about civil rights protests in the United States.
Complete the definition using a modal passive.
Asperger's Syndrome ___ as a type of autism that affects a person's ability to navigate social situations. (can / define)
can be defined
Complete with the best phrase.
___, the only way to really understand a profession is to spend some time doing it.
Of course
Complete the sentence using the future passive.
Students who do not pay their fees on time ___ by the cashier’s office. (notify)
will be notified
Complete the sentence using the simple past.
The CEO ___ the interview by asking the interviewee to sign a confidentiality agreement. (conclude)
concluded
Combine the ideas using a relative clause.
The university president handed out the scholarships. He was an ESL success story.
The university president, who was an ESL success story, handed out the scholarships.
Rewrite using “in order to.”
The dietician tested body fat, weight, and heart rate so that she could suggest realistic goals for the patient.
The dietician tested body fat, weight, and heart rate in order to suggest realistic goals for the patient.
Use a reduced adverb clause
While he was outlining the main events in American history, the college professor played music from that period.
While outlining the main events in American history, the college professor played music from that period.
Combine the sentences using an appositive.
David Beckham is one of the few athletes who reach celebrity status. He is a world-famous soccer player.
David Beckham, a world-famous soccer player, is one of the few athletes who reach celebrity status.
Complete with a concessive clause.
___ children today waste a lot of time using technology, they also know how to navigate information systems better than their parents.
While it is true that
Use the present perfect passive.
The new college students ___ the chemistry lab rules already. (give)
have already been given
OR
have been given the chemistry lab rules, already.
Use the past perfect.
She ___ a new job when her former boss called to apologize. (already / find)
had already found
Rewrite using a relative clause with “whose.”
Susan B. Anthony was an activist for female equality. Her image is on a one-dollar coin.
Susan B. Anthony, whose image is on a one-dollar coin, was an activist for female equality.
Rewrite using “so as not to.”
The family listened carefully so they did not misunderstand the doctor's recommendations.
The family listened carefully so as not to misunderstand the doctor's recommendations.
Rewrite using an impersonal passive construction beginning with “It.”
Some people have suggested that the obesity rate went up when food became a hobby of American culture.
It has been suggested that the obesity rate went up when food became a hobby of American culture.
Combine the sentences using an appositive.
“Foodies” created various online forums to discuss gourmet food trucks. Gourmet food trucks are a culinary phenomenon.
“Foodies” created various online forums to discuss gourmet food trucks, a culinary phenomenon.
Complete with a phrase that introduces a logical inference.
Several purchases appeared on the bill after he lost his credit card. ___, someone was using the card illegally.
Clearly
Complete both sentences with the correct future forms.
All interviewed applicants ___ ten minutes giving a teaching demonstration. (will / spend)
The bank ___ security reminders to all checking account holders. (be going to / send)
1. will spend; 2. is going to send
Complete the sentence using the past perfect progressive.
The organization ___ food to the homeless for ten years before the mayor recognized it. (give)
had been giving
Online diagnosis websites — Infinitive phrase and conditional clause
Complete the sentence using all the information provided.
Online diagnosis websites seem to be helpful when people have to wait for a doctor's appointment.
Rewrite the sentence, beginning with “Illness diagnosis websites…”
Illness diagnosis websites seem to help people if they have to wait for a doctor's appointment.
Rewrite using the structure “is considering.”
Because of the recent online bullying incident, the principal might cancel the graduation trip.
Because of the recent online bullying incident, the principal is considering canceling the graduation trip.
Rewrite using an impersonal passive construction beginning with “It.”
Most people understand that increasing exercise without changing one's diet will not lead to weight loss.
It is understood that increasing exercise without changing one's diet will not lead to weight loss.
Combine the sentences using an appositive.
The extensive art collection of Edward Hopper was donated to the Whitney Museum of American Art after his death. Edward Hopper was an American realist painter.
The extensive art collection of Edward Hopper, an American realist painter, was donated to the Whitney Museum of American Art after his death.
Complete with the best transition.
Chatting with a doctor online is less personal than speaking in person. ___, it has the benefit of convenience.
However