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UNIT
EXERCISES 2 9

29.1 First, look in your dictionary to find out whether these verbs are transitive or intransitive.
arrive destroy deteriorate develop follow exist
happen need prevent recede release wear

Then complete these sentences with appropriate passive (if possible) or active forms of the verbs.
(A)
1 A number of priceless works of art in the earthquake.
2 By the time Carol we had finished eating and were ready to go.
3 No record of the visit he claimed to have made to Paris in 1941.
4 Because my visa had expired I from re-entering the country.
5 It is generally agreed that new industries for the southern part of the country.
6 If Nick hadn't come along, I don't know what would
7 The economic situation in the region quite sharply over the last year.
8 The coastline into the distance as our ship sailed further away.
9 It's incredible to think that these clothes by Queen Victoria.
10 A new drug to combat asthma in small children.
11 When Kathy left the room, everyone
12 A number of political prisoners within the next few days.
29.2 Make one corresponding passive sentence or two, if possible, as in 1. (B)

1 Someone threw a lifebelt to me. > „„_
I was thrown a lifebelt. / A Lifebelt was thrown to me.
2 Someone mentioned the problem to me.
3 Someone had reported the theft to the police.
4 Someone told the story to me.
5 Someone has given £1,000 to the charity.
6 Someone will demonstrate the game to the children.
7 Someone was offering drinks to the guests.
8 Someone explained the procedure to me.
9 Someone sold the car to Tom.

29.3 If possible, make a corresponding passive sentence as in 1. If it is not possible, write 'No
passive'. (C)

1 The committee called on Paula to explain her reasons for the proposed changes.
Paula, was called, on bo explain Her reasons -for the proposed changes (by the committee.).
2 I got down most of what he said in his lecture. Most of what he said. In his lecture...
3 When I was young my aunt and uncle looked after me. When I was young I...
4 The surgeons operated on him for nearly 12 hours. He...
5 Sandra let out a scream and she collapsed to the floor. A scream...
6 Hugh takes after Edward - they're both very well organised. Edward....
7 All his relatives approved of his decision. His decision...

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