This document contains exercises for grammar review focusing on passives, reported speech, conditionals, and modals. It provides example sentences and prompts students to transform the sentences to passive voice, reported speech, conditional sentences, and using modal verbs. The exercises are intended to help students practice and reinforce their understanding of these key grammar concepts.

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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 _______________________________________________________