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Advanced Passives Exercise | C1 Grammar

May 4, 2024 - pdf

Fill in the blanks.

1. The meeting .......................... yesterday.

Correct! Wrong!

They held the meeting yesterday. / The meeting was held yesterday.

2. The wedding ...............................

Please select 2 correct answers

Correct! Wrong!

Was called off or has been called off is possible here.

3. Green sources of energy .................................

Correct! Wrong!

The government must support green sources of energy. / Green sources of energy must be promoted.

4. An engine fault .............................................. the accident.

Correct! Wrong!

5. The foundation stone ............................. by the Prime Minister.

Correct! Wrong!

6. Any acts of crime ................................ to the police.

Correct! Wrong!

7. New laws .................................. to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Correct! Wrong!

8. ................................... that millions of people still live in poverty.

Correct! Wrong!

9. The robbers ..................................... through the back door.

Correct! Wrong!

10. She does not enjoy .................................

Correct! Wrong!

11. All precautions ...............................

Correct! Wrong!

12. He .............................. to be a genius.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

  1. The meeting was held yesterday.
  2. The wedding was called off / has been called off.
  3. Green sources of energy must be promoted.
  4. An engine fault is believed to have caused the accident.
  5. The foundation stone was laid yesterday.
  6. Any acts of crime must be reported to the police.
  7. New laws should be enacted to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
  8. It is estimated that millions of people still live in poverty.
  9. The robbers are thought to have entered through the back door.
  10. She does not enjoy being laughed at.
  11. All precautions have been taken.
  12. He was thought to be a genius.
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