Complete the following sentences using an appropriate active or passive verb form.
1They ............... of the function.
Wrong!
Use the passive form "have been informed" because the subject receives the information.
2The teacher ............... the boy for creating trouble in the class.
Wrong!
Use the active past form "reprimanded" because the teacher did the action.
3Civic authorities ............... several illegal buildings in the city yesterday.
Wrong!
Use the active past form "demolished" because the civic authorities did the action.
4She ............... me of poisoning her dog.
Wrong!
Use the active past form "accused" because she did the accusing.
5The suspect ............... to judicial custody.
Wrong!
Use the passive form "was remanded" because the suspect received the action.
6No one ............... me a happy birthday.
Wrong!
Use the active past form "wished" because "No one" is the subject doing the action.
7Because of climate change, the world ............... warmer and warmer.
Wrong!
Use "is getting" because "get" means "become" in this sentence and is not passive.
8They ............... to deposit the money.
Wrong!
Use the passive form "have been told" because the subject receives the instruction.
9I ............... to mend my ways.
Wrong!
Use the passive form "was told" because the speaker received the advice.
10I ............... anything from them since Monday.
Wrong!
Use the active form "haven't heard" because the speaker has not received any news from them.
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- They have been informed of the function.
- The teacher reprimanded the boy for creating trouble in the class.
- Civic authorities demolished several illegal buildings in the city yesterday.
- She accused me of poisoning her dog.
- The suspect was remanded to judicial custody.
- No one wished me a happy birthday.
- Because of climate change, the world is getting warmer and warmer.
- They have been told to deposit the money.
- I was told to mend my ways.
- I haven’t heard anything from them since Monday.