Active to Passive Voice
My grandfather built this house in 1943.
This house was built in 1943 by my grandfather.
They just bought new [furniture] for their house and it looks beautiful!
Is furniture a countable or uncountable noun? Why?
Uncountable because it is a group noun that is always singular. Similar nouns are baggage, money, traffic.
Do you have any information ______ the missing car? Police have still been unable to locate it.
What preposition is missing?
The documentary was a [big/large] disappointment for them.
Big disappointment
Example: Carlos is a good __________. He completes his tasks well and asks questions whenever it is necessary.
Christine has booked the holiday vacation in St. Kitts.
The holiday vacation in St. Kitts has been booked by Christine.
There has been a lot of [research] into the causes of this disease.
Is "research" a countable or uncountable noun? Why?
Uncountable because it is an abstract idea and it cannot be made plural.
Emily is looking forward to International Women's Day so she can participate _____ a march for women's rights.
What preposition is missing?
Participate in
Isabelle has an [big/excellent] reputation at her company, which led her to get a raise.
Excellent
What is a term used to describe the time it takes to get from your home to your job.
Example: My _______ takes about 30 minutes. I have to take the metro for 25 minutes and then walk for 5 minutes
Commute
They could not have made the mistake.
The mistake could not have been made by them.
Ben has a good [idea] for his biology project that is due next week.
Is "idea" a countable or uncountable noun? Why?
Countable because it can be singular or plural.
For example, Ben has many good ideas for his biology project that is due next week.
CO2 accounts ______ about 76 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions.
What preposition is missing?
Accounts for
Cynthia said she just needs to take a [fast/quick] shower and then she will be ready to go!
Quick
What is a term used to describe a newly hired employee? Two answers are acceptable.
Trainee / New Recruit
When did they translate this book into English?
When was this book translated into English?
(By them is not needed in this context)
Students typically experience high levels of [stress] during their exam periods, leading to poor levels of [sleep].
Is "stress" a countable or uncountable noun? Why?
Is "sleep" a countable or uncountable noun? Why?
Stress is uncountable because it is a state of being, and thus cannot be made plural.
Sleep is the same. It is a state of being, and thus cannot be made plural.
It is heartbreaking to see how many U.S. citizens are prejudiced ______ Asian Americans.
What preposition is missing?
Against
I was late to work due to [high/heavy] traffic on the highway.
Heavy
What is the informal phrase used to refer to a company hiring someone?
Take somebody on
Beijing will hold the Winter Olympics in 2022.
The Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing in 2022.
(By is also correct, however, in sounds more natural in this context)
The right to [education] is something that human rights activists strive to achieve.
Is "education" a countable or uncountable noun? Why?
Uncountable because it is a feeling or idea, thus it is always singular.
David dreams ____ a time when he will be able to travel to Japan, a lifelong goal of his!
What preposition is missing?
Of
He speaks English with a very [strong/powerful] Russian accent.
Strong
When deciding upon a new job, it is important to think about how you will achieve a good ______ - ________ __________. It is crucial to have enough free-time to take care of oneself and hang out with friends and family.
Work-life balance