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Advanced Passive structures

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  • The presentation....... (would/be) ready on time if the graphics department had provided the necessary materials. (MODAL / PAST)
    would have been ready
  • The financial report ........ (could/complete) by the accountant if he had more time. (MODAL PAST)
    could have been completed
  • Complete in passive: The project ......... (need/complete) by the end of the week.
    needs to be completed
  • Transform into passive: They were looking after the children while we were out. Start with "The children..."
    The children were being looked after while we were out.
  • Transform into passive: The manager called off the meeting.
    The meeting was called off by the manager.
  • Put this cream to avoid .......(bite) by bugs.
    being bitten
  • Transform into passive: The company offered John a job and a signing bonus. Start with "A job and a ..."
    A job and a signing bonus were offered to John by the company.
  • Transform into passive: He offered us a ride to the airport. Start with "We..."
    We were offered a ride to the airport by him.
  • Transform into passive: They turned down my application for the job.
    My application for the job was turned down by them.
  • Transform into passive: The company offered John a job and a signing bonus. Start with "John..."
    John was offered a job and a signing bonus by the company.
  • Transform into passive: The teacher wasn't shouting at the students.
    The students weren't being shouted at by the teacher.
  • Complete in passive (MODAL / PAST): The building (must/design) by a famous architect.
    must have been designed
  • Our car isn't where we parked it. It.....(must/steal) (MODAL PAST)
    must have been stolen
  • She doesn't like .... (criticize) in public.
    being criticized
  • He doesn't mind ...... (interrupt) during work.
    being interrupted