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Rewrite these sentences in the passive voice.

1. They sell oysters in the shop next door.

2. They havent delivered the food yet.

3. Shakespeare wrote King Lear.

4. They have to answer the questions on this sheet.

5. Has anybody put the cases upstairs?

6. Someone should take this rubbish away.

7. Theyll ask you a lot of questions.

8. Someones going to send her some flowers.

9. They didnt pay me much for that job.

10. Have they offered him a better job?

11. They told us a secret.

12. Would they lend me their car?

13. People should send their complaints to the head office.

14. They had to postpone the meeting because of illness.

15. They are going to hold next years congress in San Francisco.

16. The bill includes service.

17. People dont use this road very often.

18. They cancelled all the flights because of fog.

19. Somebody accused me of stealing the money.

20. They are building a new ring-road round the city.

PUT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES INTO REPORTED SPEECH:

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1.- Where did you go on holiday last summer? I asked Linda.

2.- Do you know where Angela is living? he said.

3.- How much do you think it will cost? he said.

4.- Watch the milk and dont let it boil over, she said.

5.- Lets go down to the harbour and see if we can hire a boat, he said.

6.- Did you enjoy the film? I asked Tom.

7.- Can I borrow some money for a fizzy drink? Donna asked.

8.- How far is the station from our hotel? the girl wanted to know.

9.- I lost my uniform last week, Frank said.

10.- Dont drive too close to the car in front, said the driving instructor.

11.- What time did your friends leave last night? he asked.

12.- I forgot to take my briefcase, Jim said.

13.- Reduce speed now, said a huge notice.

14.- He said, Lets stop now and finish it later.

15.- Dont make any noise, the teacher said.

16.- Who was singing just now? asked my mother.

17.- Tell her its all right, he said.

18.- Do you want to go to a film? Mark asked Amy.

19.- I am having dinner now, Tammy said.

20.- Helen wont be at the meeting today, Bob explained.

Write a modal verb to fill the gaps.

1. She's won prizes for her research. She _______________ be really intelligent.
2. 2. I'd take an umbrella if I were you. It looks like it _______________ rain.
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3. 3. It _______________ be him. He's on holiday until next week.

4. 4. Hey guess what?! I _______________ be getting a car for my birthday! It's not completely definite yet

though.
5. 5. I can't believe you've been waiting all this time! You _______________ be really bored.
6. 6. His car's not here. He _______________ have gone out.
7. 7. Look how much sugar and salt it's got in it! It _______________ be good for you.
8. 8. Have you looked next to your computer? I think you _______________ have left your keys there.
9. Write a modal verb to fill the gaps.
10. 1. Look at that guy's enormous muscles. He ________________ work out a lot.
11. 2. Michelle ________________ want to participate in the festival - it seems like the type of thing she'd be

interested in. Why dont you ask her?

12. 3. She goes camping every weekend. She ________________ really love the outdoors. 4. He worked hard on

his report, then accidentally deleted the file from his computer. He ________________ be upset.
13. 5. You ________________ be right - but I'm going to check to make sure.
14. 6. We're not sure if this painting is an original. It ________________ be worth thousands of dollars.
15. 7. I ________________ not be able to go to the football game. It depends on whether I can get the afternoon off

from work.
16. 8. He's working full-time and studying for his Ph.D. That ________________ be easy.
17. 9. You just ate a huge dinner! You ________________ be hungry again already!
18. 10.Wow - look at that diamond necklace. It ________________ cost a fortune.