Lesson XIX: Passives - Receiving Form

Exercise: A.6.2. Practice Wh-Questions Ask about the words printed italic . For example: This problem is going to be studied next month . WHEN IS THIS PROBLEM GOING TO BE STUDIED ? 1. This paper had been written centurions ago . 2. This lesson is being done. 3. The exhibition was opened at the City Hall yesterday morning. 4. Some interesting work was offered to them . 5. English is being studied here daily. 6. The species in danger should be protected immediately. 7. The tests were being copied when the professor came in . 8. The new equipment must be installed properly . Exercise: A.6.3. Summary of Various Action Forms Transform activities to states. For example: An architect completed the building in 1998. THE BUILDING WAS COMPLETED IN 1998. We need action now. ACTION IS NEEDED NOW. You should answer the question immediately. THE QUESTION SHOULD BE ANSWERED IMMEDIATELY. We are going to continue our policy in the future. OUR POLICY IS GOING TO BE CONTINUED IN THE FUTURE. The students are working out the problem . THE PROBLEM IS BEING WORKED OUT . 1. The teacher explained that lesson yesterday. 2. The federal government built this road last year. 3. My company has finished the project recently. 4. I had taken the decision before I left school. 5. Jim sent this e-mail two weeks ago. 6. Someone has stolen my bicycle. 7. The students are answering the question. 8. We could save energy if we travel by train. 9. International community must bring population pressure under control. 10. The painters had been painting the apartment before we moved in. 11. We must set up new trade proposals. 12. We are going to mail this package tomorrow. 13. We found a deposit of uranium last month. 14. The mining association has discovered another deposit recently. 15. We should protect fresh water resources. 16. A member of local government body opened the exhibition yesterday. 17. I have been reading this book for hours now. 18. We must restore law and order without delay.