Passive Infinitives
I want __________ (see) as a responsible person.
I want to be seen as a responsible person.
I diike _______________ (treat) like a child.
I dislike being treated like a child.
Dogs are very ___________, they love to play with kids.
Dogs are very playful, they love to play with kids.
Resposible
Irresponsible
Jenny loves to _____________ when she walks around the mall.
Jenny loves to window shop when she walks around the mall.
She needs _________ (contact) by my brother as soon as posible.
She needs to be contacted by my brother as soon as posible.
I resent ___________ (told) what to do.
I resent being told what to do.
Cats are very ____________, they don't like to get all of the attention and take care of themselves most of the time.
Cats are very low-maintenance, they don't like to get all of the attention and take care of themselves most of the time.
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Sometimes _________ is a good way to find things that you like.
Sometimes browsing is a good way to find things that you like.
I'm going to sleep early _____________ (refresh) in the morning.
I'm going to sleep early to be refreshed in the morning.
He risked ____________ (fire) from his job.
He risked being fired from his job.
My chihuahua dog is ___________, he always gets scared when he sees other dogs.
My chihuahua dog is high-strung, he always gets scared when he sees other dogs.
Respectful
Disrespectful
She didn't do _______________ and she could have gotten a cheaper computer.
She didn't do comparison shop and she could have gotten a cheaper computer.
We would like _____________ (notify) when the baby is born.
We would like to be notified when the baby is born.
I wouldn't mind _________ (ask) to help you organize the party..
I wouldn't mind being asked to help you organize the party.
My dog is always sleeping by the door and gets up even with the slightest sound. He does a good job at taking care of the house. My dog is __________.
My dog is always sleeping by the door and gets up even with the slightest sound. He does a good job at taking care of the house. My dog is protective.
Excusable
Inexcusable
_____________ is to look around for things you can buy for less money than the usual price.
Bargain hunt is to look around for things you can buy for less money than the usual price.
Do you like ___________ (give) orders?
Do you like to be given orders?
I don't remember __________ (send) any information.
I don't remember being sent any information.
Having a ferret is a difficult job since it requires a lot of attention. A ferret is too __________.
Having a ferret is a difficult job since it requires a lot of attention. A ferret is too high-maintenance.
Honest
Dishonest
Which is the shopping activity that you can't do online?
Window shopping