PASSIVE VOICE

1. My parents sent me to an English-speaking school.

I
2. My mother didnt let me stay in the country.
I
3. Thieves broke into our house.
Our house
4. Temperature is measured by a thermometer.
A thermometer
5. E. Snchez was arrested, imprisoned and tortured in 1974.
The police
6. She couldnt afford the Persian cat.
The Persian cat
7. They ought to mend the roof.
The roof
8. Did they repair all the windows?
Were
9. Have they watered the plants?
Have
10. They believe that the government is thinking of imposing new special
taxes.
The government
11. They claim that the drug produced undesirable side-effects.
The drug
12. Everybody thinks she sings beautifully.
She
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
1. If they are not protected, the gorillas will soon disappear.
Unless
2. If he doesnt work harder, he will lose his job.
Unless
3. Well miss the train if we dont hurry.
Unless

4. I will lend you the money only if you promise to pay me back.
I wont
5. He doesnt like his job, so he isnt happy.
If
6. I cant speak French, so Im not going to live in France.
If
7. We didnt choose a book, so we didnt have any problems.
If we...
8. He didnt wear gloves, so the police caught him.
If he
9. They didnt follow the maps, so they got lost.
If
10. In my opinion, you should join a gym.
If I
11. Youd better not touch that button.
If I

CAMBIOS DE TIEMPO
1. The last time it rained was in March ( since March)
2. The last time I had a job interview was 5 years ago (for)
3. I last heard from him in July.
I havent
4. We havent seen this show for 2 months.
The last time
5. I havent been to a museum since September.
I last
6. I first met Dan in 1980 and we are still good friends.
Dan and I have
7. He gave up smoking in 1993.
He hasnt

8. We arrived in Spain 3 weeks ago.

We have.
9. When did you first get to know her?
How long
10. When did Sue start learning Chinese?
How long?
HAVE SOMETHING DONE
1. The chapel was decorated by Italian artists
The King
2. The garage is servicing my car on Monday
I
3. Does the garage service your car very often?
Do you?
4. That woman varnishes my nails
I
INFINITIVOS Y GERUNDIOS
1. The policeman told us to put locks on the door
He suggested...
2. I advise you not to go there (avoid )
3. I didnt give him the information
I denied
4. He really thinks that hell get the star role in the film (expects)
5. Im looking forward to seeing you next week (hope)
6. Getting up early doesnt suit me at all
Im not used to
7. Im sorry I arrived late
I apologise
8. Im sorry I didnt ring you
He apologised
9. Im sorry I spent so much money
I regret
10. I feel that it was a mistake to write the letter
I regret
11. Im sure that I paid for that coffee (remember)
12. I would like you to help me put the chairs away
Do you mind?

ALTHOUGH IN SPITE OF/DESPITE

1. Although I had been away for so long, the dog still remembered me.
Despite
2. In spite of screaming a lot, he went into the lions cage.
Although
3. The animal refused to eat anything even though it felt hungry.
Despite
4. Even though its such a lovely dog, I wouldnt want to keep it in the city.
In spite of
5. Although he felt sorry for the animal, he couldnt afford to keep it.
Despite
6. In spite of being afraid, he approached the dog.
Although
ESTILO INDIRECTO
1. Dont bother me while I am studying Peter said to his sister.
Peter ordered
2. Bring your homework tomorrow said the teacher to the class.
The teacher asked the class
3. Have you seen Pretty Woman? Jackie said to Anne.
Jackie wanted to know
4. Dont chase our dog! Sally said to her little sister.
Sally ordered her little sister
5. Where can I buy a magazine? the tourist said to the man.
The tourist asked the man
6. What time do you go to bed at weekends? David said to me
David asked me
7. Ill lend you some money, if you need it said Samantha to Alex
Samantha offered
8. I dont think I will be able to pass my test said Lucas.
Lucas remarked that
9. Ive just been playing football said John
John explained
10. Where did you go last month? said Grant.
Grant asked
11.