Gerunds, infinitives, modal verbs
The criminal regrets _________ in the robbery yesterday. (Past - INVOLVE)
The criminal regrets having been involved in the robbery yesterday. (Past - INVOLVE)
That child _______________while their parents were away. (LOOK __)
That child was looked after while their parents were away. (LOOK __)
The jury gave a verdict to the defendant. (THE DEFENDANT).
The defendant was given a verdict by the jury. (THE DEFENDANT).
How often do you ________________? (HAIR - CUT)
How often do you get (have) your hair cut? (HAIR - CUT)
It _________ the judge will make an announcement shortly. (HOPE)
It is hoped that the judge will make an announcement shortly. (HOPE)
The convict is worried about ___________ in the lineup. (IDENTIFY)
The convict is worried about being identified in the lineup. (IDENTIFY)
The food needs __________ before payment. (ASK __)
The food needs to be asked for before payment. (ASK __)
The board granted parole to the suspect.
The suspect was granted parole by the board.
I _______________over by a mechanic before I bought it. (CAR - CHECK)
I got (had) the car checked over by a mechanic before I bought it. (CAR - CHECK)
The thief ___________hiding in London. (THINK - BE)
The thief is thought to be hiding in London. (THINK - BE)
She's eager _________ by the jury. (ACQUIT)
She's eager to be acquitted by the jury. (ACQUIT)
I can't stand _____________ (LIE __)
I can't stand being lied to. (LIE __)
The community showed sympathy towards the victim
The victim was shown sympathy by the community.
He __________ (by a professional). (HOUSE - PAST - PAINT)
He had his house painted (by a professional). (HOUSE - PAST - PAINT)
The Incas ________________human sacrifice. (BELIEVE - PRACTISE)
The Incas are believed to have practised human sacrifice. (BELIEVE - PRACTISE)
He would have preferred ____________ in a different jurisdiction. (Past - TRY)
He would have preferred to have been tried in a different jurisdiction. (Past - TRY)
The patient should ____________ every 30 minutes. (CHECK UP ON)
The patient should have been checked up on every 30 minutes. (CHECK UP ON)
The court awarded anonymity to the witness.
The witness was awarded anonymity by the court.
Bill had his money stolen (MONEY - STEAL).
People _________________at least a month's notice for jury service. (SUPPOSE - GIVE)
People are supposed to be given at least a month's notice for jury service. (SUPPOSE - GIVE)
Suspects ___________ legal representation during interrogation. (Should - GIVE)
Suspects should be given legal representation during interrogation. (Should - GIVE)
Someone broke into the pet shop (THE PET SHOP...)
The pet shop was broken into.
An invoice was sent to us by the company. (WE)
We were sent an invoice by the company
Any students bringing mobile phones to school will _________________. (CONFISCATE)
Any students bringing mobile phones to school will have them confiscated. (CONFISCATE)
Her peers deemed her a genius. (SHE)
She was deemed (to be) a genius by her peers.