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"Will you be here later?" (they)
They asked IF I would be there later.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb:
This cake _____ (could) with less sugar.
This cake COULD BE MADE with less sugar.
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"We'll sign copies of the book after the reading," the writers said.
The writers ____ copies of the book after the reading. (promised)
The writers PROMISED TO SIGN copies of the book after the reading.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb:
Unfortunately, I ____ my new camera stolen.
Unfortunately, I HAD my new camera stolen.
What's my favourite TV Show?
Modern Family
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"I must finish my book by the end of next month". (he)
He said he had to finish his book by the end of the following month.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb:
The children ____ (show) the film Finding Dory yesterday.
The children WERE SHOWN the film Finding Dory yesterday.
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"I wrote the best story on the website." my brother said.
My brother ____ the best story on the website. (boasted)
My brother BOASTED ABOUT WRITING the best story on the website.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb:
Stella ____ her room ____ red and black now! (paint)
Stella IS HAVING her room PAINTED red and black now!
Name 2 countries for each continent
South America: Peru, Bolivia
Central America: Nicaragua, Costa Rica
North America: the USA, Canada
Europe: Italy, Germany
Africa: Nigeria, Congo
Asia: Japan, Sourth Korea
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
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"Where did you leave your bag?" (she)
She asked me where I had left my bag.
Do the transformation:
"They say it's easy to get into Art School."
It ____ easy to get into Art School (said)
It IS SAID TO BE easy to get into Art School.
Do the transformation:
"It was me who borrowed the DVD without asking," my sister said.
My sister ____ the DVD without asking. (admitted)
My sister ADMITTED BORROWING the DVD without asking.
Create a Causative sentence for this situation:
You asked your best friend to do your test.
I got my best friend to do my test.
I had my best friend do my test.
What's the name of the reindeer from Frozen?
Sven
"You're going to love the unexpected twist". (she)
She told me I was going to love the unexpected twist.
Do the transformation:
"No one has heard from Alex for ages."
Alex ____ for ages (been).
Alex HASN'T BEEN HEARD FROM for ages.
Create reported sentences with the following verbs:
a) regret;
b) threaten.
a) He regretted telling them his secret;
b) She threatened to quit her job at the agency.
You need to repair you washing maching.
My washing machine NEEDS REPAIRING.
My washing machine NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.
Why can't a T-Rex clap their hands?