Vocabulary 1
Synonym of abstain
A. avoid
B. give into
A. avoid
Synonym of empower
A. authorize
B. ban
A. authorize
Which sentence is simple past passive?
A. The directions were explained.
B. The directions were being explained.
A. The directions were explained
Future Passive with WILL and BE GOING TO
The teacher ____be fired.
The teacher will/is going to be fired.
Which is not a antonym of glum?
A. cheerful
B. rosy
C. melancholy
C. melancholy
Antonym of optimist
pessimist
Which is the agent in this sentence?
The letter was sent by Jonah.
A. The letter
B. Jonah
C. sent
B. Jonah
Complete the sentence using the future passive with WILL.
Refunds_____(not/made) for goods that are returned after 30 days of receipt.
Refunds won't be made for goods that are returned after 30 days of receipt.
Synonym:as itemized on the packing slip.
A.tallied
B.enumerated
B. enumerated
Someone taking lagging steps is
A. hasty
B. skipping
C. lingering
C. lingering
Create a passive or active sentence in the simple past.
the window/break/the boy
The window was broken by the child.
Complete the sentence using the modal passive.
Any damage_____ (have to/report) within two weeks.
Any damage has to be reported within two weeks.
Synonym: to house an exchange
A. accommodate
B. sanctuary
A. accommodate
Have all these years of peace and good living(disquieted, stupefied) us to such an extent that we are not even prepared to defend ourselves?
stupefied
Edit:
Another variation for lie detection used. The suspect was being required to swallow a slice of bread.
Another variation for lie detection was used. The suspect was required to swallow a slice of bread.
Change the sentence into passive form, and decide whether to keep or omit the agent.
Parents shouldn't allow children to watch too much TV.
Children shouldn't be allowed to watch too much TV
(It's obvious that the agent is parents)
Antonym: treat yourself to a banana split
______
abstain (from)
Antonym： spontaneous outburst
recitation
Keeping the focus:
In 1994, she wrote a best-selling novel.
a. After that, many offers were recieved to write more fiction.
b. After that, she recieved many offers to write more fiction.
b.After that, she recieved many offers to write more fiction.
Complete the sentence with present perfect passive.
The furniture_________(move/to the new house)
The furniture has been moved to the new house.