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19. Newspapers report that ten people were injured in the explosion
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
Ten people ____________________________________________________________________________
20. People think that the robbers were driving a red car
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
The robbers ___________________________________________________________________________
21. People believed that the monument was over 2000 years old
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
The monument _________________________________________________________________________
22. People report that the film star was shouting at reporters
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
The film star ___________________________________________________________________________
23. People expect that a new law will be introduced next year
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
A new law _____________________________________________________________________________
24. People said that the president had suffered a heart attack
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
The president __________________________________________________________________________
25. Journalists reported that seven people had been killed in the earthquake
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
Seven people __________________________________________________________________________
26. People expected that taxes would be reduced soon
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
Taxes ________________________________________________________________________________
27. People alleged that the man had robbed the store of $4,000 in cash
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
The man ______________________________________________________________________________
II. Make passive sentences.
1. They presented Maria Svensson with the award last night.
Maria Svensson ________________________________________________________________________
2. People were watching the game outside the stadium on a huge screen.
The game _____________________________________________________________________________
3. The south coast continues to attract holidaymakers.
Holidaymakers continue _________________________________________________________________
4. Somebody has described Keith Jones as the world's greatest guitarist.
Keith Jones ____________________________________________________________________________
5. Robert always hated other children teasing him.
Robert always __________________________________________________________________________
6. Somebody should have offered Marry a drink when she arrived.
Marry should __________________________________________________________________________
7. Kay's questions began to irritate Malcolm.
Malcolm ______________________________________________________________________________
8. You have to see it to believe it.
It has _________________________________________________________________________________
9. People are blaming climate change for the recent flooding.
Climate change _________________________________________________________________________
10. Why did no one inform me of the change of the plan?
Why _________________________________________________________________________________
11. Everybody believed that the plan would fail.
It was ________________________________________________________________________________
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Samantha _____________________________________________________________________________
12. No decision has yet been made
Nothing ______________________________________________________________________________
13. Your hair needs cutting
You ought _____________________________________________________________________________
14. The police were following the suspects
The suspects ___________________________________________________________________________
15. People think the driver was doing a U-turn
The driver _____________________________________________________________________________
16. People say Mr. Smith left the town last week
Mr. Smith _____________________________________________________________________________
17. Sunshine Ltd. are supplying our company with furniture
Our company __________________________________________________________________________
18. Police thought that the criminal was in hiding in London
The criminal ___________________________________________________________________________
19. Nobody knows anything about Susans family
Nothing ______________________________________________________________________________
20. Peole know that Vitamin C is good for treating colds
Vitamin C _____________________________________________________________________________
21. My trousers need to be pressed before I leave
I must ________________________________________________________________________________
22. Everyone believes the portrait was painted by an Italian
The portrait ____________________________________________________________________________
23. There is rumour that the escaped prisoner is living on an island
The escaped prisoner ____________________________________________________________________
24. Youll get a rise in salary after six months
Your salary ____________________________________________________________________________
25. You usually eat this kind of fish with a white sause
This fish ______________________________________________________________________________
26. People widely use bicycles in the city instead of public transport
Bicycles ______________________________________________________________________________
27. Nobody ever heard anything of Brian again
Nothing ______________________________________________________________________________
28. Someone has suggested that the shop should close
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
29. They have decided that Wednesday will be a school holiday
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
30. The invention of the computer simplified the work of accountants
Since the computer ______________________________________________________________________
31. Id take out some travel insurance if I were you, Mr. Smith
Mr. Smith _____________________________________________________________________________
32. They dont know what happened to the ship
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
33. You will hear from us when we have finished dealing with your compliant
After your complaint ____________________________________________________________________
34. An annoucement of their engagement appeared in the local paper
Their engagement _______________________________________________________________________
35. As I arrived at the conference, someone handed me a note
As I arrived ____________________________________________________________________________
36. The government has made an annoucement that petrol prices will rise tomorrow
It ____________________________________________________________________________________
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9. Animals that are born in a zoo generally adjust to captivity better than those that are captured in the wild.
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10. The children attended a special movie program that consisted of cartoons that featured Donald Duck and
Mickey Mouse.
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11. The Indians who lived in Peru before the discovery of the New World by Europeans belonged to the
Incan culture.
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12. I was awakened by the sound of laughter which came from the room which was next to mine at the motel.
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III. Change the adjective clauses to adjective phrases.
1. We visited Madrid, which is the capital of Spain.
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2. Astronomy, which is the study of planets and stars, is one of the world's oldest sciences.
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3. Jasmine, which is a viny plant with fragrant flowers, grows only in warm places.
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4. Arizona, which was once though to be a useless desert, is today a rapid growing industrial and
agricultural state.
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5. Simon Bolivar, who was a great. South American general, led the fight for independence early in the 19th
century.
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6. Few tourists ever see a jaguar, which is a spotted wild cat that is native to tropical America.
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7. Nero, who was Emperor of Rome from AD 54 to 68, is believed to have murdered both his mother and
his wife.
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8. In hot weather, many people enjoy lemonate, which is a drink that is made from lemon juice, water, and
sugar.
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9. My uncle Elias, who is a restaurant owner, often buy fish and shellfish from boats that are docked at the
local pier.
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10. Honolulu, which is best known to the travelers for Waikiki Beach, has consistently pleasant weather.
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IV. Change all of the adjective clauses to adjective phrases.
1. My father, who is a pilot, often goes abroad.
My father _____________________________________________________________________________
2. We have a few exercises that we have to do.
We have ______________________________________________________________________________
3. Animals that are born in a zoo generally adjust to captivity better than those that are captured in the wild.
Animals ______________________________________________________________________________
4. She simply loves parties. Shes always the first who comes and the last who goes
She simply ____________________________________________________________________________
5. People who they are protesting agains pollution have gathered in front of the Town Hall
People ________________________________________________________________________________
6. A new international airport which will cost 20 billion dollars is planned
A new international airport _______________________________________________________________
7. Your son was the second child who was kipnapped in this way
Your son was __________________________________________________________________________
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26. Ill kill your son if you call the police the kidnapper told them (threaten)
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27. If I were you, I wouldnt accept his invitation Kim said to Lynn (advise)
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28. Remember to put your dirty clothes in this basket, boy said the mother (remind)
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29. Follow that car the detective said to the taxi-driver (order)
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30. Go on, send your short story to the magazine Pamela said to Paul (encourage)
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31. Please fill up this form the secretary said to the customer
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32. Dont touch that switch, Vera said Tony
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33. Open the safe! the robber told the bank manager
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34. If I were you, I wouldnt drive so fast Nora said to Wayne
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35. Ill help you with the washing-up, Monica said Eric
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36. Dont forget to reply to Jasons letter Bill said to Joseph
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37. Why dont you ask for a pay rise, Wendy? Tracy said to Wendy
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38. Dont drive fast on this road! the police told us
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39. Shall I make you a cup of tea? Monica said to me
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40. Put your gun down! the detective told the crook
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41. Congratulation! Youve got engaged, Paula I said
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42. You failed to save my husbands life she said to the doctors
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43. I didnt reveal the companys confidential information Marian said
Marian denied _________________________________________________________________________
44. How about meeting in front of the cinema? Pat said
Pat suggested __________________________________________________________________________
45. You damaged my new CD, Meg Pamela said to me
Pamela accused ________________________________________________________________________
46. Let me pay for the meal Ben said to me
Ben insisted ___________________________________________________________________________
47. Why dont we drive instead of taking the train? Melanie suggested
Melanie suggested ______________________________________________________________________
48. Beware of that bad road! Its very dangerous to drive on it! He warned us
He warned ____________________________________________________________________________
49. Yes. Ive spent too much money doing the shopping She admitted
She admitted ___________________________________________________________________________
50. Congratulations! Youve succeeded in the interview, Lan my mother told me
My mother congratulated _________________________________________________________________
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51. Well done, Nam. Youve won the game Nams teacher said to him (congratulate)
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52. Lets organize a party to celebrate our success, said the manager to us (suggest)
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53. Let me prepare dinner for everyone! Stella insisted (insist)
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54. Your brother spoilt our party Rose told me (accuse)
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55. It was very kind of you to lend me the money Fred said to Paul (thank)
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56. I didnt tell the teacher your mistake Van said to Lam (deny)
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57. Its not good to go sailing in this unpredictable weather he told us (warn against)
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58. You got me into trouble with Amanda Rob told me (blame)
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59. I think Ive made a serious mistake Mr. Will said (admit)
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60. Im terribly sorry. I kept you waiting for so long, Ben Rita said (apologize)
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61. Dont make too much noise, children Mrs. Adams said (tell)
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62. Why dont we put a better lock on the gate? His wife said (suggest)
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63. Dont forget to do the washing-up, John said Jill (remind)
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64. Search all the shops on this street the police officer said to his men (order)
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65. It was your fault. You ignored the notice about life-saving equipment she said to me (blame)
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66. It was very kind of you to offer me this job, Mr. Wilson said Helen (thank)
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67. You shouldnt argue with your father my aunt told me (advise)
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68. Congratulations! Youve got a promotion at last, Jeff Stellia said to Jeff (congratulate)
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69. Forgive me. I didnt mean to make you angry Kevin said to Sarah (apologize)
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70. I wasnt in the town on the night of the robbery Ron said to the detective (deny)
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71. Ill pay back the money at the end of this month Ted said (promise)
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72. Go on! You must send your story to the magazine, Susan George said Sunsan (encourage)
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73. You lied to me, Tom Natalie said to Tom (accuse)
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74. We must be given every detail of the case they insisted
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75. Does Melvin know what hes doing? Pat said to me
Pat asked me ___________________________________________________________________________
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76. What do you want for your birthday, June? Eric said to June
Eric asked _____________________________________________________________________________
77. Is what Ive heard true? Kate wondered
Kate wondered _________________________________________________________________________
78. Did you enjoy your trip, Marge? Cathy asked
Cathy asked Marge ______________________________________________________________________
79. How many students are there in your class, Hoa? Ba asked Hoa
Ba asked ______________________________________________________________________________
80. Will you be at my office tomorrow? Ms. Wang said to Ms. Lynn
Ms Wang asked Ms. Lynn ________________________________________________________________
81. Who do you think will win, Ted? asked Paul
Paul asked Ted _________________________________________________________________________
82. Brenda, when did you last see Harry? asked Julia
Julia asked Brenda ______________________________________________________________________
83. Have you enrolled for the advanced class, Mai? Tam asked Mai
Tam asked Mai _________________________________________________________________________
84. Which of you knows how to make the coffee? Richard said to us
Richard asked __________________________________________________________________________
85. The video pauses if you press this button Stella said to me
Stella said _____________________________________________________________________________
86. If I knew they were honest, Id gladly lend them the money said Steve
Steve said _____________________________________________________________________________
87. If you have a mobile phone, check that it is turned off, she said to me
She said ______________________________________________________________________________
88. I will be angry if it turns out that youre wrong John told me
John said ______________________________________________________________________________
89. Take another sandwich if youre hungry she said to him
She asked _____________________________________________________________________________
90. If I were you, I would choose medicine to study at college Sam told me
Sam advised ___________________________________________________________________________
91. If you change your mind, give me a ring Peter said to Pamela
Peter asked ___________________________________________________________________________
92. If the disease is untreated, it can lead to brain damage said the doctor
The doctor said _________________________________________________________________________
93. Had you been in time for work, your boss wouldnt have been annoyed Susan said Brenda
Susan said _____________________________________________________________________________
94. If you complain about me, Ill get into trouble with my teacher Brian said
Brian told Sally that _____________________________________________________________________
II. Change the following conditional sentences into reported speech.
1. 'If I had any money I'd buy you a drink,' she said to me.
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2. 'If I catch the plane I'll be home by five,' he said.
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3. 'You should stay in bed if you feel unwell.' my mother said.
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4. 'What would you do if you were having a problem with grammar, Jane?' Anne asked.
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5. 'If I'd had my mobile yesterday, I could have contacted you,' Matthew said.
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6. 'If I were you, I'd stop smoking,' she said to her brother.
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7. 'If you happen to be in our area, drop in and see us,' they said.
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8. 'If the baby is a girl what will they call her? he wondered.
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9. 'If I don't practise my English I won't get any better,' she said.
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10. 'If you press this switch, the computer comes on,' he said to his students.
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11. 'I'd have been in bad trouble if Jane hadn't helped me,' he said.
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12. 'If you have time, wash the floor,' he said.
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13. 'If the door is clocked, what shall I do?' she asked.
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14. 'If we had a calculator, we could work this out a lot quicker,' they said.
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15. 'If you don't apologize, I'll never speak to you again.' he said.
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III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. Jack was late to the meeting because his watch was slow.
If ________________________________________________________________________________
2. Heinrich regret not having gone to art school when he was younger.
Heinrich wishes _____________________________________________________________________
3. We don't live in a big city, so we can't easily get access to the Internet.
If ________________________________________________________________________________
4. 'If your job is so bad, why don't you leave?' she said.
She ______________________________________________________________________________
5. I used my calculator; otherwise I'd have taken longer.
Had ______________________________________________________________________________
6. 'If my car was working I would drive you to the station,' Tom said to his mother.
Tom told __________________________________________________________________________
7. Speak to her only if she speaks to you first.
Don't _____________________________________________________________________________
8. If I weren't in my 70s and rather unfit, I might consider taking up squash.
Were _____________________________________________________________________________
9. 'What will you do if you miss your plane?' she asked.
She asked _________________________________________________________________________
10. Return the product to the shop if you have any complaints about it.
Should ____________________________________________________________________________
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