Infinitives and gerunds
A lot of people are worried about _______their jobs. (lose)
losing
Change active to passive.
Someone built this house 200 years ago.
This house was built 200 years ago.
Nasa _________(send) a robot to Mars a few months ago.
sent
definite article or zero article?
____________ modern life is stressful.
Zero article
What does oversleep mean?
sleep longer or later than one intended.
The question is easy _______ (answer)
to answer.
Change active to passive.
They will build a new bridge next year
A new bridge will be built next year.
While we __________( work) they ________(do) their homework.
were working/ were doing
Definite or zero article?
Is this _____________ first time you’ve stayed at _____________ Hilton ?
the/ the
A ________ is a person who wakes up easily. The person finds it difficult to get a good night's sleep because they wake up frequently.
light sleeper
Stop _______ noise, please; I’m studying. (make)
making
Change active to passive.
A lot of people watch this show.
This show is watched by a lot of people.
When his boss arrived, he ____________ (finish) all his tasks.
had already finished
Definite or zero article?
Have you seen _____________ newspaper? I can’t find it anywhere.
definite article (the)
Taking someone by force and keeping them against their will. Name the crime
kidnapping
I tried ________________ him to come but it was no use. ( persuade )
to persuade
Change active to passive.
Scientist have invented a new toothbrush.
A new toothbrush has been invented ( by scientists.)
When I __________(arrive) to the party, everyone ________(leave).
arrived/ had left
Definite or zero article?
In my opinion _____________ education should be free.
zero article
Stealing from shops, houses, etc. After a disaster, an earthquake, or a riot ...
Name the crime
looting
He'd like _______ an aeroplane.(fly)
to fly
Change active to passive.
You must take a driving test before you get your license.
A driving test must be taken before you get your license.
Before they took their test, they ____________(study) all night.
had been studying
Definite or zero article?
We lived in _____________ Netherlands before moving here.
Definite article (the)
Taking control of a plane illegaly
Name the crime.
Hijacking