ACTIVE --> PASSIVE
Which sentence correctly changes the active sentence into the passive?
Active: A technician repaired the computer.
A. The computer repaired a technician.
B. The computer was repaired by a technician.
C. The computer is repaired by a technician yesterday.
D. A technician was repaired by the computer.
B. The computer was repaired by a technician.
Which sentence is a simple sentence?
A. The library closed, so we went home.
B. Although the library closed, we continued studying outside.
C. The tired students packed their books and left quietly.
D. The library closed, but we continued studying because our examination was approaching.
C
Which sentence correctly changes the relative clause into a reduced clause?
Original: Employees who work remotely often attend online meetings.
A. Employees worked remotely often attend online meetings.
B. Employees working remotely often attend online meetings.
C. Employees who remotely often attend online meetings.
D. Employees are working remotely often attend online meetings.
B
Rewrite the sentence so it does not begin with a dummy subject:
Original: It is useful to revise vocabulary every day.
Revising vocabulary every day is useful.
Correct the error in this sentence:
Original: My brother study at university every weekday.
My brother studies at university every weekday.
Change this active sentence into the passive:
Active: The university will publish the results next week.
The results will be published by the university next week.
Write a compound sentence using the coordinating conjunction yet:
Ideas:
The assignment was difficult.
The students completed it on time.
The assignment was difficult, yet the students completed it on time.
Rewrite the sentence by changing the relative clause into a reduced clause:
Original: The woman who is speaking to the director is our new lecturer.
The woman speaking to the director is our new lecturer.
Rewrite the sentence so it does not begin with a dummy subject:
Original: There are several advantages to taking notes by hand.
Taking notes by hand has several advantages.
Correct the error in this sentence:
Original: The students were confusing by the lecturer’s explanation.
The students were confused by the lecturer’s explanation.
Change this active sentence into the passive:
Active: Researchers have identified three possible causes of the problem.
Three possible causes of the problem have been identified by researchers.
Write a complex sentence using although:
Ideas:
The weather was extremely cold.
The runners completed the race.
Although the weather was extremely cold, the runners completed the race.
OR:
The runners completed the race although the weather was extremely cold.
Rewrite the sentence by changing the relative clause into a reduced clause:
Original: Documents that were submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Rewrite the sentence so it does not begin with a dummy subject:
Original: It can be difficult for learners to recognise unfamiliar accents.
Recognising unfamiliar accents can be difficult for learners.
Correct the errors in this sentence:
Original: The information in these articles are useful, students should read them carefully.
The information in these articles is useful, so students should read them carefully.
Change this active sentence into the passive:
Active: The council should have completed the repairs before the storm.
The repairs should have been completed by the council before the storm.
Combine these ideas into one compound-complex sentence:
Ideas:
The tutor explained the task carefully.
Some students were still confused.
They asked additional questions.
Although the tutor explained the task carefully, some students were still confused, so they asked additional questions.
Rewrite the sentence by reducing both relative clauses:
Original: Students who wish to apply must complete the form that is attached to the email.
Students wishing to apply must complete the form attached to the email.
Rewrite the sentence so it does not begin with a dummy subject:
Original: There is strong evidence that regular exercise improves concentration.
Strong evidence shows that regular exercise improves concentration.
Correct the errors in this sentence:
Original: Although the university introduced new support services, but many students does not know how to access them.
(clue: what is the rule for the maximum number of conjunctions?)
Although the university introduced new support services, many students do not know how to access them.
(Answer: the maximum number of conjunctions is one fewer than the number of clauses)
Combine these sentences into one sentence. Use the passive voice and a reduced clause:
Active:
The research team developed a new vaccine.
International health agencies are currently testing the vaccine.
The new vaccine developed by the research team is currently being tested by international health agencies.
Combine these four ideas into one compound-complex sentence. Your sentence must contain at least two independent clauses and two dependent clauses.
Ideas:
The software repeatedly crashed.
The team continued working.
The deadline was approaching.
They completed the report on time.
Although the software repeatedly crashed, the team continued working because the deadline was approaching, and they completed the report on time.
Combine these ideas into one sentence using at least two reduced clauses:
Ideas:
The researchers worked on the project.
They presented results which were based on data collected over five years.
The results surprised the review panel.
The researchers working on the project presented results based on data collected over five years, surprising the review panel.
Rewrite the sentence so that neither clause uses a dummy subject:
Original: It is widely believed by researchers that there are several factors that influence language development.
Researchers widely believe that several factors influence language development.
Correct all the errors in this sentence:
Original: The report, which were submit yesterday, show that the new policies has reduced waste, however many company still fails to follow it.
The report, which was submitted yesterday, shows that the new policies have reduced waste; however, many companies still fail to follow them.