PASSIVES
CHANGE IT INTO A PASSIVE: People believe he lives in Scotland.
He is believed to live in Scotland.
Report this using suggest:
“Why don’t we go out for dinner?”
He suggested going out for dinner.
This verb describes twisting a joint suddenly, often causing swelling but not breaking a bone.
SPRAIN
This London landmark, once a prison, is where the Crown Jewels are kept.
THE TOWER OF LONDON
This phrase is used to say that the kindness behind a gift is more important than the gift itself.
It’s the thought that counts
Change into a passive:
Everyone knows she won three awards.
She is known to have won three awards.
Report this using deny:
“I didn’t break the vase!”
She denied breaking/having broken the vase.
This idiom describes someone who constantly seeks danger or excitement.
TO LIVE ON THE EDGE
Shakespeare’s birthplace
Stratford‑upon‑Avon
This expression is used when you change your mind after reconsidering something.
On second thoughts
Make a sentence using “have + object + past participle” about fixing a car.
e.g. I'm having my car fixed tomorrow
Report this using advise:
“You should check your emails more often.”
He advised me to check my emails more often.
This dental problem describes breaking a small piece off a tooth.
A CHIPPED TOOTH
British monarch who ruled for 70 years until her death in 2022
Elizabeth ll
This expression is used when you suddenly cannot remember what you were going to say.
lose one’s train of thought
CHANGE INTO A PASSIVE:
They expect the results to be published soon.
The results are expected to be published soon.
Report this using warn:
“Don’t touch the wires!”
She warned us not to touch the wires.
This phrase describes doing something extremely dangerous where you could be seriously hurt.
TO RISK LIFE AND LIMB
This UK city is home to the Beatles and the Cavern Club
LIVERPOOL
This expression refers to a particular belief or set of ideas shared by a group.
a school of thought
CHANGE INTO A PASSIVE:
Rumour has it that he has resigned.
He is rumoured to have resigned.
Report this using promise:
“I’ll help you with the project.”
She promised to help me with the project.
This expression means to do something that increases the likelihood of bad luck affecting you.
BRING MISFORTUNE UPON YOURSELF
This ancient stone circle remains a mysterious archaeological site.
Stonehenge
This phrase is used when the speaker says they already suspected or expected something.
I thought as much