Exercises about Passives, Reported Speech, Conditionals and modals.

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GRAMMAR REVIEW – Passives, Reported Speech, Conditionals, Modals
EXERCISE 1: Change the sentences to passive voice.
1) One of the cleaners has found my purse.
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2) The robber hit him on the head with a hammer.
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3) The government has built a new road in this area.
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4) Many people use bicycles as a means of transport.
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5) They were rebuilding the old road when I drove by.
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6) The waitress will bring you your drinks in a minute.
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7) Messi scored the goal in 35th minute.
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8) Christopher Wren built the church in the 17th century.
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9) We serve all main courses with vegetables and salad.
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10) They are still preparing the food.
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EXERCISE 2: Change the following sentences into reported speech:
1. The spokesman said: “I can’t understand why billiards has been prohibited”
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2. They asked her mother: “Does he often come home late from school?”
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3. “Don’t talk to me like that”, said his mother.
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4. “What time did the film start?” she asked.
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5. The young lady said: “I didn’t make such a mistake”

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6. “I’m living the adventure of my life”, Banderas said.
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7. Last week Julia said: “ We will meet our new instructor tomorrow”
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8. “I watched a documentary about dolphins on TV yesterday”, said John.
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9. The police said: “Youssef planned the World Trade Centre bombing”
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10. Michael asked her: “Where did you find these trainers?”
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EXERCISE 3: Complete each sentence as either a Conditional 1 or a Conditional 2
sentences using the verb given.
1. If I (have) ______________ arms five metres long, I (be able) _________________
to reach the top of that shelf!
2. Don’t worry; you’ve just got a cold. If you (take) __________________ an aspirin, you
(feel) ___________________ better.
3. Vegetarians believe that if nobody (eat) __________________ meat, everyone (live)
________________ longer.
4. If I (become) ______________ a famous rock star, I (buy) ___________________
my parents an enormous house.
5. It says “No Parking”, If you (leave) _______________ the car here, the police (give)
__________________ you a parking fine.
6. It’s no far. If you (follow) _____________ this path, you (come) ________________
to the station.
7. If people in cities (use) _______________ bikes instead of cars, there (not be)
_________________ so much pollution.
8. Actually it’s a very friendly dog. If you (touch) ______________ it, it (not bite)
____________________ you.
9. If you (leave) __________________ your books on the desk, I (give)
__________________ them back to you at the end of the lesson.
10. If you (own) _________________ a pet tiger, your friends (not visit)
___________________ you!

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EXERCISE 4: Choose the correct word or phrase underlined in each sentence.
1. If you phoned / had phoned me yesterday, I had given / would have given you the news.
2. If you took / would have taken more exercise, you might feel / had felt better.
3. If Tim drove / had driven more carefully, he wouldn’t have crashed / didn’t crash.
4. If you had come / came to see the film, you would have enjoyed / had enjoyed it.
5. If I’d known / I would know it was your birthday, you would have enjoyed / had enjoyed it.
6. If people helped / had helped one another more often, the world might be / was a better
place.
7. If our team had scored / scored more goals, it had won / could have won.
8. If you would have worn / wore a coat, you wouldn’t get / didn’t get wet.
EXERCISE 5: Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb:
1. It isn’t necessary for you to take a jacket.
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2. Tom knows how to speak Spanish.
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3. He had permission to go to the party.
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4. I’m sure you’re not serious. I know you’re joking.
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5. This water is possibly dangerous.
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6. You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam.
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7. I know that isn’t Janet. She’s in America.
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8. They’re always buying new cars. I’m certain they have a lot of money.
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9. I advise you to study harder.
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10. It is possible that Jake is in his room.
Jake __________________________________________________________
11. Eating chewing gum in class is prohibited.
Students _______________________________________________________