MALTEPE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
MODULE B KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION PRACTICE SHEET
PASSIVE VOICE
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words.
1. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca.
WAS
The author's latest novel …………………………………………….. stay in Majorca.
2. You can’t come into the classroom after 9:20.
TO
You ……………………………………………………… come into the classroom after 9:20.
3. The examiner tells candidates the regulations at the beginning of the exam.
TOLD
At the beginning of the exam candidates .................................... the regulations.
4. Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas?
WAS
Do you know if ........................................ to Mr Thomas?
5. We haven't arranged a date for the wedding yet.
BEEN
A date for the wedding .............................................. yet.
6. They will have given him the news by now.
TOLD
He .............................................. the news by now.
7. Experts estimate that most people now have access to the Internet.
IS
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.................................................. most people now have access to the Internet.
8. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car.
HAVE
I ................................................... by the garage on the corner.
9. Steve definitely didn't write that essay.
WRITTEN
That essay ..................................................... by Steve.
10. The police have cancelled the demonstration.
HAS
The demonstration ....................................................... by the police.
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1. Suzanne was too excited to sleep.
that
Suzanne was ........................................ not sleep.
2. Nobody can deny that his left foot is strong.
denied
It____________________________________ has a strong left foot.
3. They’re going to demolish that old football stadium.
pulled
That old football stadium ____________________________ down.
4. Emre is very experienced despite being young.
although
Emre is very experienced _________________________________.
5. The match was cancelled due to the bad weather.
because
The match was _____________________________________bad weather.
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6. Aylin had already left the library when I got there.
by
Aylin had already left the library_____________________________there.
7. I enjoyed the book even though it was too long.
despite
I enjoyed the book ___________________________ was too long.
8. Alex de Souza is interested in computer games. Roberto Carlos enjoys dancing.
whereas
Alex de Souza is interested in computer games______________________.
9. Ferrari cars aren’t cheap but people buy them.
Though
Even _____________________________people buy them.
10. We mustn’t speak loudly. We may disturb the students.
so as to
We mustn’t speak loudly___________________________the students.
11. The food was so good we had to leave a tip.
such
It ........................................... we had to leave a tip.
12. The computer was too expensive for me to buy.
enough
I ........................................... money to buy the computer.
13. This car isn't safe enough to drive.
dangerous
This car ... drive.
14. I won't organise the party unless you arrange the food.
long
I'll organise the party ... arrange the food.
15. If you do the washing up I'll make the coffee.
provıded
I'll make the coffee ... the washing up.
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16. It's really important that you pay the bill today.
remember
You must ... the bill today.
17. I think it would be a good idea if you joined the beginner's class.
suggest
I ... the beginners class.
18. Meeting John in town was really surprising.
expect
I ... John in town.
19. In the future she became a successful business woman.
went
She ... a successful business woman.
20. I'll help you with your homework.
mınd
I ... you with your homework.
21. I hated driving on the left at first but now it's OK.
used
I ... on the left now.
22. Don't bother to apply for the job.
poınt
There ... for the job.
23. Were you successful in passing the exam?
manage
Did ... the exam?
24. The examiner tells candidates the regulations at the beginning of the exam.
told
At the beginning of the exam candidates .................................... the regulations.
25. Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas?
was
Do you know if ........................................ to Mr Thomas?
26. We haven't arranged a date for the wedding yet.
been
A date for the wedding .............................................. yet.
27. They will have given him the news by now.
told
He .............................................. the news by now.
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28. Experts estimate that most people now have access to the Internet.
ıs
.................................................. most people now have access to the Internet.
29. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car.
have
I ................................................... by the garage on the corner.
30. Steve definitely didn't write that essay.
wrıtten
That essay ..................................................... by Steve.
31. The police have cancelled the demonstration.
has
The demonstration ....................................................... by the police.
Read the text and fill in each gap with only ONE WORD which best fits.
Can you imagine anything worse (1) ………..returning home to find that burglars have broken into
your house? Unfortunately, this happens (2)……….about 1 million people in Britain annually.
However, if you want better protection (3)……….. burglars, there are several things you can do.
(4)………..improve security, check all the locks on your doors and windows. The installations of
lighting all around the house will (5)……… sure a burglar is unable to hide in the shadows.
(6)…………. alarm system is another good preventive measure (7)………. you can take.
Starting a neighbourhood watch group is also a very effective way (8)……… prevent crime in your
area. Since most burglaries take place (9)……….people are away on holiday, this is when your
neighbours’ help is most valuable. Ask them to collect your mail, open and close your curtains every
day, switch your lights on and (10) ………..and even mow your lawn to make your house look
occupied.
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Vegetarianism
Vegetarians don’t eat any meat, fish or poultry, and they avoid foods with animals products in .……..
(1). Some people avoid red meat but they include chicken and fish .…….. (2) their diet. These are
often people who recognise .…….. (3) health benefits of a vegetarian diet, but who find they can’t
.…….. (4) up meat completely. This half-way position is sometimes taken by people who are making
the change .…….. (5) a completely vegetarian diet. Vegans go one step further .…….. (6) other
vegetarians, avoiding all foods of animal origin, such as dairy produce, eggs and honey.
Vegetarians are growing in number. .…….. (7) estimated seven per cent of British people are
now vegetarian, and there are a .…….. (8) many others who only eat meat occasionally. In the
.…….. (9) few years, food manufacturers have expanded their vegetarian ranges, and it has .……..
(10) a lot easier to choose an animal-free diet. Many restaurants also now offer a wide variety
.…….. (11) vegetarian dishes.
People might choose a vegetarian diet .…….. (12) moral or health reasons, .…….. (13) both.
Some vegetarians simply don’t like the idea of eating other creatures, and they may dislike the
conditions in .…….. (14) many animals are kept before .…….. (15) killed for food. Others may have
become vegetarians .…….. (16) of the health benefits.
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