AFANASYEVA 10. I. Some sentences of the following are correct, some have mistakes in them

UNIT 3. Test on the verb.

I. Some sentences of the following are correct, some have mistakes in them. Rewrite the sentences with the mistakes.

1. The Titanic was sunk by an iceberg.

2. The boat sank without trace.

3. Her hair soon dried by the wind.

4. The hole soon filled with water.

5. Inflation was increased over the last six months.

6. The piano was being played by somebody in the hall.

7. The boat sailed on Sunday.

8. The cars of this make sell nicely.

9. Roses have always grown by him in this garden.

10. He forgot to ring the bell.

II. Write the corresponding passive sentences to the given one, two if possible.

1. They pay her a good salary.

2. Someone threw a life belt to me.

3. The teacher will explain the new rule to the students.

4. They have just offered her a job.

5. Someone sold the car to Tom.

6. They gave the boy a good book to read.

7. They haven’t mentioned these facts to us.

8. Someone will demonstrate the game to the children.

9. Someone had reported the theft to the police.

10. Someone has given €1,000 to the charity.

III. Change the word given to fit the space provided (if necessary).

	- I … sorry, I … so much trouble to you. I … you to excuse me. - No problem, I … it … a difficult time for you.	Be, be Beg Understand, be
	His secretary … the letter from the box where it … for a week and … the office.	Take, be leave
	Jenny … her father … two days later.	Know, appear
	You can’t use the room at the moment, it ….	redecorate
	The tea … before I … sugar into it.	Sweeten, put

IV. “For” or “to”?

1. He will come later. Will you cook some food … him?

2. His company pays good money … him.

3. Jane sent some flowers … her mother.

4. She poured some coffee … us.

5. Can you save a cake … me?

6. I lent my bike … John and he hasn’t returned it yet.

7. They painted that picture … you.

8. She didn’t want to tell her problems … her parents.

9. The manager offered a promotion … her.

10. The agent forgot to book a room … us.