Words beginning with the letter "s"
This is a ________ task, anyone can do it.
simple
I haven’t seen Susan since six years.
I haven’t seen Susan for six years.
Change this sentence to the passive voice:
Chester kicked the ball.
The ball was kicked by Chester.
I was up studying all night last night, I’m absolutely ______________ (tired).”
knackered
John works a boring _______________ job at the bank.
nine to five
Our parents are ____________, they made us many rules to follow.
strict
Do he have any idea where he is going?
Does he have any idea where he is going?
Change to the active voice:
My car was stolen by somebody yesterday.
Somebody stole my car yesterday.
I can't believe they only paid 50 __________ (£) for this trip.
quid
When it comes to investing, don't ______________ , it's too risky.
put all your eggs in one basket
The traffic got slower and slower until it was _______________ and not moving.
stationary
The dectective is carrying out an investigate on the stolen jewellery.
The dectective is carrying out an investigation on the stolen jewellery.
Change to the passive voice:
A motorcycle accident injured Bob Dylan.
Bob Dylan was injured (by/in) a motorcycle accident.
Let's _______________ (start or continue) with your homework.
crack on
John likes to ______________ do his work in a hasty way.
cut corners
"Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the ___________."
situation
I prefer chocolate milkshake than vanilla ice cream.
I prefer chocolate milkshake to vanilla ice cream.
Change to the active voice:
Cleo was transformed by the experience of travelling alone in Latin America.
The experience of travelling alone in Latin America transformed Cleo.
He was ___________ (happy) when he found out that he won the competition.
chuffed
I saw the thief taking the lady's wallet, but I decided to ________________ and not say anything.
turn a blind eye
The government plans to cut taxes in order to __________ the economy.
stimulate
Rahul went to school despite of having a fever.
Rahul went to school despite having a fever.
Change to the passive voice:
The police has conducted an investigation on the crime.
An investigation on the crime has been conducted by the police.
My niece is ______________, she is always full of energy and jumping around.
full of beans
I need everyone on the team to be responsible and _______________.
pull their weight