Complete the sentence with the passive infinitive or –ing form of the verbs: Holidaymakers are advised to take precautions against _______ (bite) by mosquitoes., being bitten, She is always complaining about _______ about _________________________(treat) unfairly by her employer., being treated, Certain conditions ______________________(meet) before you can apply for citizenship., must be met, It is better________________________(call) for an interview and then rejected than______________________(not call) at all., to be called / not being called, Rewrite sentences using the passive form of the verbs in bold. We have carried out numerous tests on the engine`s reliability. , Numerous tests have been carried out., While a team of French engineers was developing the drone, several technical issues came to light., While the drone was being developed, several issues came to light., While some experts claim that global temperatures have risen, others dispute this facts., While it is claimed that global temperatures have risen, others dispute the facts., Correct the mistake:They are thought that they are hiding in the mountains. , They are thought to be hiding in the mountains., Correct the mistake: I was surprised to not be invited for an interview., I was surprised not to have been invited., Correct the mistake: No decision has taken yet, but I`m sure It won`t be long., No decision has been taken yet., Create a follow-up sentence using a passive reporting verb structure:Did you hear about the Van Gogh painting that someone found in the attic? (It/now/think/be/a fake), It is now thought to be a fake., Create a follow-up sentence using a passive reporting verb structure:There is great anticipation about the upcoming film. (It/say/feature/special effects not seen before), It is said to feature special effects not seen before., Create follow-up sentence using a passive reporting verb structure:The Queen will not be stopping off in Manchester as expected. (She/believe/go/straight to Scotland), She is believed to go straight to Scotland..

Unit 5.2 Passive forms

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