Vocabulary 1
to stop something happening or to stop someone doing something
prevent
to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use
install
Change this sentence to the passive voice:
I check my computer for viruses twice a day
My computer is checked for viruses twice a day
Change the sentence to the passive voice:
Can they fix the problem?
Can the problem be fixed?
Report the sentence:
Bob said: “I love Mary”.
Bob said that he loved Mary.
to say what you think will happen in the future
predict
it suddenly stops operating
crash
Change this sentence to the passive voice:
They don't need a USB stick yet
A USB stick is not needed yet
Change the sentence to the passive voice:
You don't need to install it now
It doesn't need to be installed now
Report the sentence:
'Do you like horror movies?', Peter asked.
Peter asked if I liked horror movies
the power to make a person or thing do what you want
control
a small device or machine with a particular purpose
gadget
Change this sentence to the passive voice:
Manufacturers are developing a new type of mobile phone
A new type of mobile phone is being developed by manufacturers
Change the sentence to the passive voice:
I expect you to inform me
I expect to be informed
'I enjoyed the party last night', Rachel said
Rachel said she enjoyed the party the night before/the previous night
the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected
surveillance
advanced or powerful
developed
Change this sentence to the passive voice:
The scientists sent the lab some blood samples.
Some blood samples were sent to the lab by the scientists
Change the sentence to the passive voice:
She doesn't like it when people disagree with her
She doesn't like to be disagreed with
'My mum doesn't like this reality show', Tom said
Tom said his mum didn't like that reality show
to not be awake because of an injury
lose consciousness
satellite navigation: a system of computers and satellites, used in vehicles and other places to tell you where something is, where you are, or how to get to a place
satnav
Change this sentence to the ACTIVE VOICE:
Will people's questions about the universe ever be answered by science?
Will science ever answer people's questions about the universe?
Write the passive
You ought to tell him the truth
He ought to be told the truth
Report the sentence:
'I must finish my film review tonight', Samantha said
Samantha said she had to finish her film review that night