Grammar – Past Simple Passive
Change to passive: “The teacher checked the homework.”
The homework was checked by the teacher.
What do we call a short message put in a public place to give information?
notice
Change to reported speech: “I am tired,” she said.
She said that she was tired.
Complete: “Make up _____ mind!”
your
What should you check first: the headline or the source?
the source
Complete: “The emails _____ yesterday.”
were sent
A book you read electronically is called what?
e-book
Change to reported speech: “We play football every Friday,” they said.
They said that they played football every Friday.
Complete: “You have to use _____ imagination.”
your
True or False: All information on social media is reliable.
False
Change to passive: “People built the bridge in 1990.”
The bridge was built in 1990.
What is a small colorful paper used for decoration or labels?
sticker
Change to reported speech: “I will call you tomorrow,” Tom said.
Tom said that he would call me the next day.
Complete: “I’m having second _____ now.”
thoughts
Name one sign that news may be fake.
shocking headline / no author / no evidence / strange website
Correct the mistake: “The cake were eaten.”
The cake was eaten.
What do we call a book that tells a story using pictures and text boxes?
graphic novel
Report the question: “Do you like pizza?”
He/She asked if I liked pizza.
Complete: “Can you give me a hint? It didn’t cross _____ mind to look there.”
my
Why is it important to compare information with other sources?
To check if the information is true and reliable.
Make a passive sentence using: “students / invite / to the event”
The students were invited to the event.
Which word means a printed paper used to advertise something?
brochure / poster (accept either if explained correctly)
Correct the mistake: “She said that she is busy.”
She said that she was busy.
Complete: “I’ve just had a second thought.” What does it mean?
To change your opinion or idea.
Give one example of a reliable news source.
Examples: BBC, CNN, Reuters, school textbooks, government websites