Exercises

Unit 44 · Passive 3

44.1

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb

Completethesentencesusingthecorrectformoftheverb.

1I tried to contact Tom. I c alled his office but I was told (tell) that he was in a meeting.(Example)

Amy retired from her job recently. She (give) a present by her colleagues.

I didn’t know there was a meeting yesterday. I (not / tell) about it.

Sarah’s salary is very low. I don’t understand why she (pay) so little.

You will need to use this machine. Have you (show) how it works?

I had an interview for a job recently. It wasn’t easy. I (ask) some questions that were very hard for me to answer.

They didn’t tell us much about the project. We (not / give) enough information.

I was surprised to get the job I applied for. I didn’t expect (offer) it.

44.2

Complete the sentences using being + the following verbs (in the correct form): bite give

Completethesentencesusingbeing+thefollowingverbs(inthecorrectform):bitegiveinvitekeepknockdownsticktreat

1Steve hates being kept waiting.(Example)

We went to the wedding without .

I like giving presents and I also like them.

It’s a busy road and I don’t like crossing it. I’m afraid of .

How do you avoid by mosquitoes?

I’m an adult. I don’t like like a child.

You can’t do anything about in a traffic jam.

44.3

Complete the sentences using get or got + the following verbs (in the correct form): ask b

Completethesentencesusinggetorgot+thefollowingverbs(inthecorrectform):askbreakhurtpaystealstingstopuse

1There was a fight, but nobody got hurt .(Example)

Alex by a bee while he was sitting in the garden.

These tennis courts don’t very often. Not many people want to play here.

I used to have a bike, but it a few months ago.

Rachel works hard, but she doesn’t very much.

Please pack these things very carefully. I don’t want anything to .

People often want to know what my job is. I that question a lot.

Last night I by the police as I was driving home. One of the lights on my car wasn’t working.

44.4

Complete the sentences

Completethesentences.

1I’ve been offered the job, but I don’t think I’ll accept it.(Example)

2I don’t get invited to many parties.(Example)

Which year you born in?

I haven’t been any information yet.

I didn’t know the way, so I got .

He doesn’t like interrupted when he’s speaking.

How did the window broken? What happened?

She’s a voluntary worker. She get paid.

I born in a small town in the north of the country.

We had to do what we did. We given any choice. ➜ Additional exercises 22–24 (pages 314–15)