Vocabulary
Gerund or Infinitive
Passive
Common Expressions
Active to Passive
100

Can you .... me some money?

lend

100

She's decided ...... (buy) that new smart phone.

to buy

100

The moving picture camera ....(invent) in 1888.

was invented

100

What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?

very expensive

100

They already spent the money.

The money was already spent.

200

I thought I had a ..... in my wallet. But I only seem to have some coins.

note

200

Andy is very keen on (shop) online.

shopping

200

An actor was injured while the film ....(shoot).

was being shot

200

What does "hard-earned money" mean?

money made from working a lot

200

Someone borrowed that book from the library last month.

That book was borrowed from the library last month.

300

I don't have any ... on me at the moment.  Can I pay with a credit card?

cash

300

We need some milk so I stopped ... (buy) some on my way home.

to buy

300

The new film ......(not release) until next summer.

won't be released

300

What does "shop around" mean?

look for the best price

300

Will you deliver it before next Friday?

Will it be delivered before next Friday?

400

She's a bit .... money this month as she's had many expenses.

short on

400

I try to avoid..(borrow) money from my friends.

borrowing

400

.... students sometimes ... (give) a discount at cinemas?

Are ..... given

400

What does  "go out of business" mean?



permanently close a company or shop



400

You shouldn't tell Mum the news.

Mum shouldn't be told the news.

500

I ... Jim 20$. You must remind me to pay him later.

 owe

500

(Stay)... at an airbnb might save you a lot of money.

Staying

500

..... Amenábar's films ...(dub) into other languages yet?

Have ... been dubbed

500

What does " a shopping spree" mean?

a period when you buy lots of things

500

You can exchange it within two weeks.

It can be exchanged within two weeks.