THE PASSIVE
Rewrite using passive: They will expel you (from school) for that.
You will be expelled for that.
If your heart is pounding, it means ...
It is beating very hard.
Everybody went nuts ............ the band's new album.
for
It is so easy to c...............e that somebody has got it easy in life.
conclude
Complete:
The politician / report / be currently in London
The politician is reported to be currently in London.
You need to get your eyes ............. (test)
get your eyes tested
Who is an ally?
A person who is ready to help, cooperate, has your back, especially in times of crisis.
The game steers people .... developing good health habits.
towards
She never a.....................s her mistakes even if it's obvious that she's completely wrong.
acknowledges
The right wing candidate / rumour / have an affair with his secretary.
The right wing candidate is rumoured to be having an affair with his secretary.
Rewrite this sentence using "made": They told me to sign that document.
I was made to sign that document.
If you feel "apprehensive", how do you feel?
You feel worried, concerned.
The school taps ............ students' natural ability to be creative.
into
She a...............d to the members of her party for support.
appealed
The politician / report / acquire / a flat from an elderly man for illegally.
The politician is reported to have acquired a flat from ...
Rewrite this sentence using the passive: She doesn't remember that they gave her any instructions.
She doesn't remember being given any instructions.
What does it mean "to prevail"?
To survive in a difficult and challenging situation.
The discount that is offered for the new customers coaxes people...... buying the yearly membership.
into
Are you i...............g that I'm not telling the truth? How dare you!
implying
The wanted mobster / report / escape to the UAE last month.
The wanted mobster is reported to have escaped to the UAE last month.
Complete the sentence: I hate ............ (treat) like a child.
being treated
e.g. The advantages of this solution definitely outweigh the disadvantages.
Her dreams about studying in England spurred her ......... to work even harder.
on
What's the verb: My PT u........d me to try harder during my workouts.
urged
The Brexit campaign / assume / be / motivate / by the massive anti-immigration sentiment.
The Brexit campaign is assumed to have been motivated by the massive anti-immigration sentiment.