The Passive
have something done
Gerunds & Infinitives
Vocabulary
Essays
100

To form the passive you don''t have to use the verb "be".

Yes, you have to.

100

I got my hair cut or I had my hair cut?

both.

100

We use the gerund as the subject or object of the sentence. True or False?

True

100

what is a "socket "?

A device in a wall where you insert a plug to deliver electricity.

100

Name the four parts of a for-and-against essay.

Introduction

arguments for

arguments against

conclusion

200

The car did not invented in the 1930s. Correct?

The car wasn't invented in the 1930s.

200

We'll got our photo take. Correct or not?

No. We'll get our photo taken.

200

I go ____________ (run) in the park every weekend.

I go running in the park every weekend.

200

good at or good for?

both

200

Give two linkers 

- to sequence your writing.

- to make contrasts

- to conclude.


Firstly, secondly,...

On the one hand, on the other hand, in contrast...

Finally, to sum up, in conclusion,...

300

Put this in the passive. In the future we'll use this type of energy.

This type of energy will be used in the future.

300

Complete these dialogues with the correct form

of have/get something done:

‘Sorry, I spilled some drink on your carpet.’

‘Don’t worry. I _____________(clean) tomorrow.’

‘Sorry, I spilled some drink on your carpet.’

‘Don’t worry. I'll have it cleaned tomorrow.’

300

It’s important ___________(learn) to take responsibility for your actions.

It’s important to learn to take responsibility for your actions.

300

it moves the air in a room to make it feel less hot

a fan

300

What is the necessary phase before starting to write down your essay?

brainstorming arguments for and against

400

Make sentences in the passive form using the words given: 

Galileo’s discoveries/inspire/his study of nature

Galileo’s discoveries were inspired by his study of nature

400

Make a sentence using 'have something done'.

When / your eyes / last time / was / tested /?

When was the last time you had your eyes tested?

400

It's easy to answer that question or answering that question is easy?

Both

400

Complete with a verb:

It's never a good idea to ______ an electrical appliance with wet hands.

It's never a good idea to plug in an electrical appliance with wet hands.

400

Why is it necessary to know how to write a for and against essay in your opinion?

to be able to find arguments and counter arguments / to develop critical thinking/ to learn to analyse information objectively / to improve communication skills

500

Find and correct the mistake:

Who was the Nobel Peace Prize win by last year?

Who was the Nobel Peace Prize won by last year?

500

We’re having the instructions translating by a teacher who speaks Chinese.

Correct or not?

NOT CORRECT

We’re having the instructions translated by a teacher who speaks Chinese.

500

Are you good at ______(fix) broken gadgets?

Are you good at fixing broken gadgets?

500

How do you operate a dishwasher?

Use the verbs plug in/ load/ select/ press/ switch on/off

First, you need to plug in the dishwasher and switch it on. Then load the dishes and add detergent. After that, select a mode, close the door and press the button to start the machine. Once the cycle is finished, unload the dishes and switch off the dishwasher.

500

Give one argument for and one against:

Language students should live abroad for a year.


Student's own answers.