Time Contrasts
These days, pollution ________ (become) a big problem.
is becoming
If you eat healthier foods, you __________ (feel) better.
will feel
I __________ (walking) when I accidentally ________(trip) on the sidewalk.
was walking... tripped.
A: What have you been doing lately?
B: These days, I ______________ (study) English
've been studying; have been studying
The textiles _________ (export) by the European Union.
were exported
My hair is getting long, so tomorrow I ___________ (go) to the hair salon.
will go
If you don't like the bus, you ________ need a car.
may; will; might
The celebrity __________ (model) for the fashion show when she suddenly ______ (fall) on stage.
was modeling... fell
Recently, she _______________ (work) too many long hours at her job.
has been working
Active to passive voice:
The school employs the teacher.
The teacher is employed.
I don't mind _________ (shop) at the mall, but last time I ________ (buy) too many things.
shopping... bought
If you have a driver's license, you __________ (drive) yourself to work.
can drive
I ____________ (on the way) to work when I __________ (realize) I forgot to turn off the stove.
was on my/the way..... realized
The kitten ___________ (steal) my socks lately!
has been stealing
The exhibit was suggested by the travel agent.
The travel agent suggested the exhibit.
Because you _________ (break) your promises in the past, people _________ (trust) you.
broke... will not trust
If you always buy a lot of things, you ____________ (save) your money.
won't be able to save; can't save
When the director _____________ (film) the movie, he _____ (see) the actor was too tired and _____ (tell) him to sleep more.
was filming.... saw.... told
While I was riding my bicycle, I almost crashed because I _____________ (get) enough sleep recently.
have not/ haven't been getting.... have not/haven't
The script ____________ (forget) by the actor.
The script was forgotten by the actor.
Because I don't ______________ (travel) by bus, I _______ (commute) to work this way.
mind traveling.... will commute; could/can commute
Unfortunately, you might _____________ (go) to the party if you _________ (finish) your homework in time.
not be able to go.... don't finish
We ______ (have) our first child when we _____________ (save) money for a bigger house.
had.... were saving
A: _____ your brother __________ (study) English, recently?
B: No, he ________. I _____________ (study) English!
Has....been studying
hasn't.... 've/have been studying
***bonus 100 points if they stress "I"***
Active to passive voice:
The child drinks the milk happily.
The milk is drunk happily.