Odisha State Board CHSE Odisha Class 12 Invitation to English 4 Solutions Grammar Additional Questions Textbook Activity Questions and Answers.
CHSE Odisha 11th Class English Grammar Additional Questions
A. Rewrite the passages after correcting all grammatical errors in it.
(1) There is great excitement in the planet of Venus this week. For the first time, Venusia scientists manage to land an unmanned spacecraft in the planet Venus, and it is sending back signals, as well as photographs, ever since. The craft directed into an area known as Gonebay.
Answer:
There was great excitement on the planet of Venus this week. For the first time, Venusian scientists managed to land an unmanned spacecraft on the planet Venus, and it has been sending back signals, as well as photographs ever since. The craft was directed into an area known as Gonebay.
(2) How did birds know when to flew south for winter? How long do a bear sleep in winter? Do a porcupine really shoot its quills at an enemy? How do squirrels know where he buries nuts?
Answer:
How do birds know when to fly south for the winter? How long does a bear sleep in winter? Does a porcupine really shoot his quills at an enemy? How does a squirrel know where he buried a nut?
B. Correct the errors.
(a) He is an European.
(b) I met the concerned clerk.
(c) It is high time you get up early.
(d) It has been five years since I last met you.
(e) I congratulate you for winning the prize.
Answer:
(a) He is a European.
(b) I met the clerk concerned.
(c) It is high time you got up early.
(d) It is five years since I last met you.
(e) I congratulate you on winning the prize.
C. Supply the correct tense of the verbs given in brackets.
1. Water always (freeze) at 0 degrees centigrade.
2. Students frequently (make) mistakes of tense usage when they do this exercise.
3. I (have) my hair cut whenever it gets too long.
4. I (take) my dog for a walk every evening before it died.
5. He (come) to my office whenever he needed money.
6. Last year she (wear) the same dress at every party.
7. Whenever I climb a hill, my ear (boil).
8. She (sing) very beautifully before she was married, but nowadays she (not sing) anymore.
9. I seldom (see) him at concerts these days. He (go) to them regularly before the war.
10. She cooks very well but her sister (cook) much better when I knew her.
11. Every time he opens his mouth, he (say) something foolish.
12. He occasionally makes a big effort, but usually he (not bother).
13. Whenever I (go) to see him, he was out.
14. In the past men frequently (fight) duels. Nowadays they seldom (do).
15. How often you (go) to the theatre when you were in London?
16. You (play) with dolls when you were a little girl?
17. The ancient Egyptians (build) pyramids as tombs for their kings.
18. When I was young, my father always (give) me some money on Saturdays.
19. If he is wise, a pianist (practise) four hours a day.
20. His parents don’t know what to do with their child. He (lie) habitually.
21. My aunt Jane (hate) girls who made up.
22. We all (study) Latin when we were at school.
23. Wood always (float).
Answer:
1. Water always freezes at 0 degrees centigrade.
2. Students frequently make mistakes of tense usage when they do this exercise.
3. I have my hair cut whenever it gets too long.
4. I took my dog for a walk every evening before it died.
5. He came to my office whenever he needed money.
6. Last year she wore the same dress at every party.
7. Whenever I climb a hill, my ear boils.
8. She sang very beautifully before she was married, but nowadays she does not sing anymore.
9. I seldom see him at concerts these days. He went to them regularly before the war.
10. She cooks very well but her sister cooked much better when I knew her.
11. Every time he opens his mouth, he says something foolish.
12. He occasionally makes a big effort, but usually, he does not bother.
13. Whenever I went to see him, he was out.
14. In the past men frequently fought duels. Nowadays they seldom do.
15. How often you go to. the theatre when you were in London?
16. Did you play with dolls when you were a little girl?
17. The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for their kings.
18. When I was young, my father always gave me some money on Saturdays.
19. If he is wise, a pianist practices four hours a day.
20. His parents don’t know what to do with their child. He lies habitually.
21. My aunt Jane hated girls who made up.
22. We all studied Latin when we were at school.
23. Wood always floats.
D. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct Present Tense, Continuous, or Simple.
1. Buses usually (run) along this street. but today they (not run) because it is under repair.
2. John (pass) the post office on his way to work every day.
3. She usually (sit) at the back of the class, but today she (sit) in the front row.
4. I rarely (carry) an umbrella, but I (carry) one now because it is raining.
5. What you generally (do) for a living?
6. You (enjoy) your English class today?
7. You (enjoy) washing dishes as a rule?
8. We nearly always (spend) our holidays at the seaside, but this year we are going to France.
9. Mr. Jones usually (sell) only newspapers, but this week he (sell) magazines as well.
10. You (wash) your hands before every meals.
11. Mary generally (begin) cooking at 11, but today she came home early and (cook) now, although il is only 10.30.
12. I’m sorry you can’t see her. She (sleep) still. She usually (wake) much earlier.
13. Why you (wear) a coat this morning? I never (wear) one till October.
14. Joan still (do) her homework. Her sister, who always (work) quicker, (play) already in the garden.
15. These builders generally (build) very rapidly. They (work) at present on two separate contracts.
16. What (do) you at this moment? If you (not do) anything, please help me.
17. John, who (study) medicine at present, hopes to go abroad after graduation.
18. He generally (come) to my office every clay, but today he (visit) his parents in the country.
19. You (watch) television often? The electrician (install) ours at this moment.
20. Mary usually (wear) a hat to go shopping. but today, as the sun (shine) she (not wear) one.
Answer:
1. Buses usually run along this Street, but today they are not running because it is under repair.
2. John passes the post office on his way to work every day.
3. She usually sits at the back of the class, but today she is sitting in the front row.
4. I rarely carry an umbrella, but I am carrying one now because it is raining.
5. What do you generally do for a living?
6. Are you enjoying your English class today?
7. Do you enjoy washing dishes as a rule?
8. We nearly always spend our holidays at the seaside, but this year we are going to France.
9. Mr. Jones usually sells only newspapers, but this week he is selling magazines as well.
10. Do you wash your hands before every meal?
11. Mary generally begins cooking at 11, but today she came home early and is cooking now, although it is only 10.30.
12. I’m sorry you can’t see her. She is still sleeping. She usually wakes much earlier.
13. Why are you wearing a coat this morning? I never wear one till October.
14. Joan is still doing her homework. Her sister, who always works quicker, is already playing already in the garden.
15. These builders generally build very rapidly. They are working at present on two separate contracts.
16. What are you doing at this moment? If you are not doing anything, please help me.
17. John, who is studying medicine at present, hopes to go abroad after graduation.
18. He generally comes to my office every day, but today he (is visiting) his parents in the country.
19. Do you often watch television? The electrician is installing ours at this moment.
20. Mary usually wears a hat to go shopping, but today, as the sun is shining she is not wearing one.
E. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense, Continuous or Simple.
1. You (see) the house on the corner? That is where I was born.
2. You (listen) to what I am saying You (understand) me?
3. I (notice) Mary (wear) a new hat today.
4. She (not understand) what you (mean).
5. I (need) a new suit. They (offer) special prices at the tailor this week.
6. You (smell) gas? I (think) the new stove is leaking.
7. Look at Mary! She (drink) up her medicine, but I can say that she (hate) it.
8. John (seem) rather tired today.
9. it still (rain), but it (look) as if it will soon stop.
10. You (mind) helping me a moment? I (try) to mend this table.
11. Ask him what he (want).
12. You (remember) the name of that girl who (walk) on the other side of the street?
13. ‘Will you have some tea?’ ‘I (prefer) coffee, please.’
14. I (suppose) I must go now. My wife (wait) for me at home.
15. You (see) this box? It (contain) matches.
16. These twins, who (resemble) one another so strongly, (study) art at present.
17. After what has happened, you really (mean) to say that you still (believe) him?
18. You (suppose) the children still (sleep)?
19. ‘The train still (stand) in the station. You (think) we can just catch it?
20. I (notice) you (possess) a copy of Waugh’s latest book. Will you lend it me?
Answer:
1. Do you see the house on the corner? That is where I was born.
2. Are you listening to what I am saying? Do you understand me?
3. I notice Mary is wearing a new hat today.
4. She does no: understand what you mean.
5. I need a new suit. They are offering special prices at the tailor this week.
6. Do you smell gás? I think the new stove is leaking.
7. Look at Mary! She is drinking up her medicine, but I can say that she hates it.
8. John seems rather tired today.
9. It is still raining, but it looks as if it will soon stop.
10. Do you mind helping me a moment? I urn Irving to mend this table.
11. Ask him what he wants.
12. Do you remember the name of that girl who is walking on the other side of the street?
13. ‘Will you have some tea?’ ‘I prefer coffee, please.’
14. 1 suppose I must go now. My wife is waiting for me at home.
15. Do you see this box? It contains matches.
16. These twins, who resemble one another so strongly, are studying art at present.
17. After what has happened, do you really mean to say that you still believe him?
18. Do you suppose the children still sleeping?
19. ‘The train is still standing in the station. Do you think we can just catch it
20. I notice you possess a copy of Waugh’s latest book. Will you lend it me?
F. Supply the correct form of the Present Perfect tense, Continuous or Simple in the place of the verbs in brackets.
1. They just (arrive) from New York.
2. They still (not succeed) in reaching the summit.
3. I this very minutes (receive) a telegram from my brother in India.
4. We already (have) breakfast.
5. I now (study) your proposals and regret I cannot accept them.
6. They (live) here since January.
7. We (wait) on the platform since three o’ clock.
8. She already (ring) the bell twice.
9. I see you just (have) your hair cut.
10. She (write) letters all morning, but I (not start) to write any yet.
11. The children (sleep) all this afternoon.
12. How long you (stay) in that old hotel?
13. They (work) in the same factory for twenty years now.
14. Since when you (have) that new car?
15. I (knock) on the door for ten minutes now without an answer.
16. They (build) that bridge for over a year and still it isn’t finished.
17. I (try) three times and (be) successful only once.
18. How many times you (be) to the cinema this week?
19. He (go) to the dentist off and on for six months.
20. He (take) the exam. three times and (fail) every time.
21. William (marry) the eldest Jones girl at last.
22. I (try) to get in touch with you for several days now.
23. She just (spend) three weeks at her grandmother’s.
24. He (work) hard on his book for some time and (finish) it at last.
25. You ever (read) ‘War and Peace’?
Answer:
1. They have just arrived from New York.
2. They have still not succeeded in reaching the summit.
3. I have this very minutes received a telegram from my brother in India.
4. We have already had breakfast.
5. I have now studied your proposals and regret I cannot accept them.
6. They have been living here since January.
7. We have been waiting on the platform since three o’ clock.
8. She has already rung the bell twice.
9. I see you have just had your hair cut.
10. She has been writing letters all morning, but I have no: starred to write any yet.
11. The children have been sleeping all this afternoon.
12. How long have you been staying in that old hotel?
13. They have been working in the same factory for twenty years now.
14. Since when have you had that new car?
15. I have been knocking on the door for ten minutes now without an answer.
16. They have been building that bridge for over a year and still it isn’t finished.
17. I have tried three times and have been successful only once.
18. How many times have you been to the cinema this week?
19. He has been going to the dentist off and on for six months.
20. He has taken the exam. three times and has failed every time.
21. William has married the eldest Jones girl at last.
22. I have been trying to get in touch with you for several days now.
23. She has just spent three weeks at her grandmother’s.
24. He has been working hard on his book for some time and has just finished it at last.
25. Have you ever read ‘War and Peace’?
G. Supply the missing prepositions using only to or at.
1. He is quite blind _____ her faults.
Answer:
to
2. He is extraordinarily clever _____ mimicking others.
Answer:
at
3. She, on the other hand, is very efficient _____ her work.
Answer:
at
4. He is an expert making himself understood in foreign languages.
Answer:
at
5. Contrary my expectations, I quite enjoyed myself at the party.
Answer:
to
6. She was standing too close _____ the fire and got burned.
Answer:
to
7. That fellow’s no good games at all.
Answer:
at
8. He carried out the project which had always been dear _____ his heart.
Answer:
to
9. We are all very indignant _____ the injustice done to him.
Answer:
at
10. I’m sorry! I’m very bad _____ explaining myself.
Answer:
at
11. He’s the one who’s so very lucky _____ cards.
Answer:
at
12. That device is entirely new _____ me.
Answer:
to
13 He’s not equal _____ the job they’ve given him.
Answer:
to
14. He remained faithful _____ his principles in spite of great pressure.
Answer:
to
15. The delay proved fatal _____ our plans.
Answer:
to
16. She was overjoyed _____ the prospect of meeting him again.
Answer:
at
17. His activities are very harmful _____ my interests.
Answer:
to
18. The government showed itself hostile _____ any progress.
Answer:
to
19. She’s no terribly cruel _____ her dog.
Answer:
to
20. I engaged him because he was so prompt in understanding my instructions.
Answer:
at
21. He was heartbroken _____ her indifference to him.
Answer:
at
22. He doesn’t like me although I’ve always been kind _____ him.
Answer:
to
23. Yes, he’s the kind of person who is always quick figures.
Answer:
at
24. This is much inferior _____ the one I bought last week.
Answer:
to
25. You will be liable _____ a heavy fine if you do that.
Answer:
to
26. This flower is not native _____ England.
Answer:
to
27. Naturally she was sad _____ the death of her parrot.
Answer:
at
28. He does his work carefully but he’s terribly slow ______ it.
Answer:
at
29. Who wouldn’t be triumphant _____ their success in the examination?
Answer:
at
30. A dutiful daughter and obedient _____ her parents.
Answer:
to
31. You shouldn’t be surprised _____ a thing like that.
Answer:
at
32. It should be obvious _____ the meanest intelligence.
Answer:
to
33. The seeds are peculiar ______ this genus of plant.
Answer:
to
34. Can’t you manage to be a little more polite your aunt?
Answer:
to
35. He works in a factory. Previous _____ that he was in a laundry.
Answer:
to
36. I have been truly astonished _____ the number of people who believe it.
Answer:
at
37. This is quite irrelevant ______ the matter we are discussing.
Answer:
to
38. They were shocked _____ his apparent lack of appreciation.
Answer:
at
39. He was so rude _____ her that she never spoke to him again.
Answer:
to
40. Sacred _____ the memory of Mary Jones.
Answer:
to
41. They are very sensitive _____ people’s opinion of them.
Answer:
to
42. I’ve got one similar _____ yours.
Answer:
to
43. Subject _____ the exigencies of the service.
Answer:
to
44. The people of this country are very skilful ______ making dolls.
Answer:
at
45. It’s useful _____ me to have him about the house.
Answer:
to
46. It’s vital _____ a proper understanding of the problem.
Answer:
to
H. Supply the missing preposition using with, for or of.
1. Don’t be afraid _____ the dog! It won’t bite you.
Answer:
of
2. I can’t be angry _____ him now that he’s apologized _____ what he has done.
Answer:
with, for
3. He’s far ahead _____ the others in arithmetic.
Answer:
of
4. You ought to be ashamed _____ yourself.
Answer:
of
5. Are you aware _____ the fact that it is half past ten.
Answer:
of
6. I’m sorry. They are simply not capable doing it.
Answer:
of
7. Don’t disturb him! He’s busy _____ his accounts.
Answer:
with
8. He’s ambitious and eager _____ honours.
Answer:
for
9. For goodness sake! Do be careful _____ that vase. You could easily drop it.
Answer:
with
10. Children must be taught to be careful _____ traffic.
Answer:
of
11. I am not at all certain _____ the date of his arrival.
Answer:
of
12. His explanation was not consistent _____ the facts.
Answer:
with
13. Monsieur X was famous _____ his collection of pictures.
Answer:
for
14. I was conscious _____ a feeling of uneasiness.
Answer:
of
15. Kingston lies due west _____ London.
Answer:
of
16. I’m sorry. I’m not content _____ your explanations.
Answer:
with
17. The soldier was pronounced fit _____ service.
Answer:
for
18. Mary was terribly envious _____ Joan’s new hat.
Answer:
of
19. We are all very fond _____ going to the theatre.
Answer:
of
20. John is very discontented _____ his salary.
Answer:
with
21. I shall be grateful any advice you can give me.
Answer:
for
22. This exercise is full ______ the most terrible mistakes.
Answer:
of
23. Are you familiar _____ the works of Milton?
Answer:
with
24. The manager is well qualified _____ his position.
Answer:
for
25. That is something I am profoundly glad.
Answer:
of
26. This chair is not identical _____ the one I bought last year.
Answer:
with
27. He’s a sporting fellow, and always ready for anything.
Answer:
for
28. That student is ignorant _____ the first rules of grammar.
Answer:
of
29. Your explanation is incompatible _____ the story I heard.
Answer:
with
30. John, you will be responsible for providing the drinks.
Answer:
for
31. Judges must be independent of
political pressure.
Answer:
of
32. I know he’s a difficult child, but you must be patient _____ him.
Answer:
with
33. I am extremely sorry _____ the delay, but I was held up.
Answer:
for
34. He was jealous _____ his brother’s good fortune.
Answer:
of
35. Comedians are always popular holiday crowds.
Answer:
with
36. I can’t bake a cake as we are short _____ eggs this week.
Answer:
of
37. His income is sufficient _____ his needs.
Answer:
for
38. He’s always very shy approaching his chief.
Answer:
of
39. Let us be thankful _____ small mercies.
Answer:
for
40. It is wise to be sure _____ your facts before you speak.
Answer:
of
41. One is generally tolerant _____ small faults.
Answer:
of
42. She is, unfortunately, devoid _____ a sense of humor.
Answer:
of
43. They gave him a visa valid _____ all countries in Europe.
Answer:
for
44. I’m tired _____ arguing with you.
Answer:
of
45. They proved themselves unworthy _____ the trust which was placed in them.
Answer:
of
K. Supply the missing prepositions, from, about, on or in.
1. Keep away _____ the machine while it is running.
Answer:
from
2. He wsa singularly fortunate _____ his choice of wallpaper.
Answer:
in
3. He is intent _____ attending the football match on Saturday.
Answer:
on
4. I am very dubious _____ your chances of passing the examination.
Answer:
about
5. They are proficient _____ the use of their fists.
Answer:
in
6. This is quite different _____ what I expected.
Answer:
from
7. The diet here is deficient _____ vitamins.
Answer:
in
8. That young man is very keen _____ cycling.
Answer:
on
9. We are all very enthusiastic ________ our next holiday.
Answer:
about
10. It was far ______ my intention to suggest that he was unintelligent.
Answer:
from
11. He was perfectly honest _____ his intentions to win the prize at all costs.
Answer:
about
12. The secretary was not well qualified _____ shorthand.
Answer:
in
13. Some people appear completely immune _____ this disease.
Answer:
from
14. I am very reluctant _____ asking him to do this.
Answer:
about
15. Our plans must remain dependent _____ the weather.
Answer:
on
16. Everybody was very uneasy _____ the outcome of the negotiations.
Answer:
about
17. Of course, you are quite right _____ that.
Answer:
about
18. He was involved in an accident, resulting _____ the slippery condition of the road.
Answer:
from
19. The enemy is weak _____ artillery.
Answer:
in
20. Entomologists are still curious _____ the life-cycle of that month.
Answer:
about
21. I am not very interested _____ the story of your life.
Answer:
in
22. Put that cake back in the cupboard. where it will be safe _____ the cat.
Answer:
from
23. I’m afraid he is quite wrong _____ the date of the invasion.
Answer:
about
24. His father was very sad _____ his son’s failure in his final exams.
Answer:
about
25. I am extremely doubtful _____ the wisdom of pursuing that course of action.
Answer:
about
L. Supply the prepositions at or to as appropriate.
1. What time did you arrive _____ your home?
Answer:
at
2. He finds it difficult to accustom himself _____ the climate.
Answer:
to
3. AIl the visitors exclaimed _____ the beauty of the place.
Answer:
at
4. Just glance _____ this for me, would you?
Answer:
at
5. His debts amount _____ a considerable sum.
Answer:
to
6 I can only guess _____ the extent of the damage.
Answer:
at
7. It is useless to appeal _____ his better nature.
Answer:
to
8. She hinted darkly _____ all sorts of wild actions in his youth.
Answer:
at
9. If you want permission. you must apply _____ the caretaker.
Answer:
to
10. He was attached _____ the French Army during the war.
Answer:
to
11. He is too sick to attend _____ his duties.
Answer:
to
12. _____ what do you attribute your success in life?
Answer:
to
13. I’m sure this one doesn’t belong _____ me.
Answer:
to
14. He challenged him _____ a game of chess.
Answer:
to
15. It is very unkind to joke _____ the expense of the disabled.
Answer:
at
16. Shall I compare thee _____ a summer’s day?
Answer:
to
17. If you want them to hear, you’ll have to knock a good deal harder _____ the door.
Answer:
at
18. The prisoner was condemned _____ penal servitude for life.
Answer:
to
19. The fire was confined _____ the kitchen regions.
Answer:
to
20. I will never consent _____ her marrying that man.
Answer:
to
21. Just have a look _____ this for me, would you?
Answer:
at
22. I have been entirely converted _____ the use of an electric razor.
Answer:
to
23. Employees who have twenty-five years’ service become entitled _____ a pension.
Answer:
to
24. You can safely entrust your little son _____ her care.
Answer:
to
25. People who heard her voice marvelled _____ it.
Answer:
at
26. Let’s invite them all _____ dinner.
Answer:
to
27. Listen _____ me!
Answer:
to
28. Do you object my smoking?
Answer:
to
29. He peered _____ the exhibit on account of his short-sightedness.
Answer:
at
30. Such an idea would never occur _____ me!
Answer:
to
31. The patient is reacting very unsatisfactorily _____ the drug.
Answer:
to
32. The children peeped _____ the guests as they were arriving.
Answer:
at
33. I have been reduced ______ using oil for lack of fat.
Answer:
to
34. The children are playing _____ Red Indians again.
Answer:
at
35. She has been forced to resort _____ all sorts of devices to avoid him.
Answer:
to
36. The patient has not responded _____ treatment.
Answer:
to
37. It is very rude to point people in the street.
Answer:
at
38. If you’ll bring the drinks, I’ll see _____ the food.
Answer:
to
39. They have been subjected _____ all sorts of indignities.
Answer:
to
40. I refuse to submit ______ that sort of treatment.
Answer:
to
41. Can you wonder _____ it, if they are reduced _____ begging.
Answer:
at, to
42. I’m sorry he finally succumbed _____ the temptation of stealing.
Answer:
to
43. If you want to pass your examination, you il have to work very hard _____ your Latin.
Answer:
at
44. We shall never surrender _____ that enemy.
Answer:
to
45. I don’t know him, but he has been starting _____ me for ten minutes.
Answer:
at
46. I have never subscribed _____ the general opinion of him.
Answer:
to
47. Turn _____ page 22 and start reading!
Answer:
to
48. The government has again yielded _____ the pressure from outside.
Answer:
to
49. She always trusts _____ her neighbors to help her.
Answer:
to
50. Would you please reply my question?
Answer:
to
M. Turn the following into passive.
1. The government has called out troops.
Answer:
Troops have been called out.
2. Fog held up the trains. (agent required)
Answer:
Trains were held up by fog.
3. You are to leave this here. Someone will call for it later on.
Answer:
This is to be left here. k will be called for.
4. We called in the police.
Answer:
Police were called in.
5. They didn’t look after the children properly.
Answer:
Children were not properly looked after.
6. They are flying in reinforcements.
Answer:
Reinforcements are being flown in.
7. Then they called up men of 28.
Answer:
Men of 28 were called up.
8. Everyone looked up to him. (agent required)
Answer:
He was looked up to by everyone.
9. All the ministers will see him off at the airport. (agent required)
Answer:
He will be seen off at the airport by all the ministers.
10. He hasn’t slept in his bed.
Answer:
Bed hasn’t been slept in.
11. We can build on more rooms.
Answer:
More rooms can be built on.
12. They threw him out.
Answer:
He was thrown out.
13. They will have to adopt a different attitude.
Answer:
Different attitude will have to be adopted.
14. He’s a dangerous maniac. They ought to lock him up.
Answer:
He ought to be locked up.
15. Her story didn’t take them in. (agent required)
Answer:
They weren’t taken in by her story.
16. Burglars broke into the house.
Answer:
House was broken into.
17. The manufacturers are giving away small plastic toys with each packet of cereal.
Answer:
Small plastic toys are being given away.
18. They took down the notice.
Answer:
Notice was taken down.
19. They frown on smoking here.
Answer:
Smoking is frown on.
20. After the government had spent a million pounds on the scheme they decided that it was impracticable and gave it up. (Make only the first and last verbs passive)
Answer:
After a million pounds had been spent, the scheme was given up.
21. When I returned I found that they had towed my car away. I asked why they had done this and they told me that it was because I had parked it under a No Parking sign. (four passives)
Answer:
My car had been towed away. I asked why this had been done and was told that it had been parked.
22. People must hand in their weapons.
Answer:
Weapons must be handed in.
23. The crowd shouted him down.
Answer:
He was shouted down.
24. People often take him for his brother.
Answer:
He is often taken for his brother.
25. No one has taken cut the cork.
Answer:
The cork hasn’t been taken out.
26. The film company were to have used the pool for aquatic displays, but now they have changed their minds about it and are filling it in. (Make the first and last verbs passive)
Answer:
Pool was to have been used it is being filled in.
27. This college is already full. We ne turning away students the whole time.
Answer:
Students are being turned away.
28. You will have to pull down this skyscraper as you have not complied with the town planning regulations.
Answer:
Skyscraper will have to be pulled down as the town planning regulations have not been complied with.
N. Put the following sentences into passive, using infinitive construction where possible.
1. We added up the money and found that it was correct.
Answer:
Money was added up and found to be correct.
2. I’m employing a man to tile the bathroom.
Answer:
I am having the bathroom tiled.
3. Someone seems to have made a terrible mistake.
Answer:
A terrible mistake seem to have been made.
4. It is your duty to make tea at eleven o’ clock. (Use suppose.)
Answer:
You are supposed to make tea.
5. People know that he is armed.
Answer:
He is known to be armed.
6. Someone saw him pick up the gun.
Answer:
He was seen to pick up?
7. We know that you were in town on the night of the crime.
Answer:
You are known to have been.
8. We believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police. (one passive)
Answer:
He is believed to have special knowledge.
9. You needn’t have done this.
Answer:
This needn’t have been done.
10. It’s a little too loose: you had better ask your tailor to take it in. (one passive)
Answer:
You had better have it taken in.
11. He likes people to call him — ‘sir’.
Answer:
He likes to be called sir’.
12. Don’t touch this switch.
Answer:
This switch isn’t to be/mustn’t be touched.
13. You will have to get someone to see to it.
Answer:
You will have to have/get it seen to.
(Or) It will have to be seen to.
14. It is impossible to do this. (Use can’t)
Answer:
This can’t be done.
15. Someone is following us.
Answer:
We are being followed.
