UNIT 5

TEST 9
I. Complete the sentences using the correct passive form of the verbs in the brackets. The first one
has been completed for you.
1. (say) It is said that he was a spy during the Cold War.
2. (know) __________ that the robbers took all money and the jewels.
3. (think) __________ that they were in the building on the night of the crime.
4. (believe) __________that the kidnappers killed the Prime Minister.
5. (consider) __________that she was the best opera singer in the world.
6. (expect) __________that the Home Secretary will resign after the scandal.
7. (report) __________that all flights have been cancelled because of the fog.
8. (judge) __________that our garden is the best in the village.
9. (understand) __________that the party was fantastic.
10. (claim) __________that a princess once lived there.
II. Rewrite these sentences using the impersonal passive.
1. Many people believe that the climate is changing.
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2. They claim that this diamond is the largest in the world.
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3. They believe that Jim is going to study abroad.
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4. People rumored that there was a ghost in that house.
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5. Someone said that Jane would be able to win the contest.
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 TEST 10
I. Choose the correct answer.
1. My father suggested that I (took/ take) an English course this year.
2. My brother suggested (playing/ to play) cards while waiting for our mother.
3. The doctor suggests that Jim (do/ does) more exercises to keep fit.
4. Mr. Brown suggests that his son (doing/ do) his homework before hanging out I with friends.
5. Jane suggested (should hold/ holding) a party next week.
6. Peter suggested that I (changed/ change) my sandals into rain boots because it was raining outside.
7. The mayor suggests that there (should be/ was) more trees along the main roads.
8. I suggested (we took/ taking) part in the competition because of the huge prize.
9. Does Mr. Brown suggested that Peter (goes/go) to school on his own?
10. My professor suggested that I (should not choose/ not choose) that course for the next semester.
II. Write the sentences using the words or phrase given.
1. My neighbor/ suggest/ have/ dinner/ together
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2. My father/ suggest/ my sister/ visit/ my grandparents/ more/ often.
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3. They/ suggest/ there/ be/ more/ streetlight/ in/ this/ neighborhood.
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4. Mary/ suggest/ go/ out/ for/ picnic/ that weekend?
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5. Salesman/ suggest/ Jim/ choose/ black/ trousers
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 KEY
UNIT 5
TEST 9
I.
1. It is said 2. It is known
3. It is thought 4. It is believed
5. It is considered 6. It is expected
7. It is reported 8. It is judged
9. It is understood 10. It is claimed
II.
1. It is believed that the climate is changing.
2. It is claimed that this diamond is the largest in the world.
3. It is believed that Jim is going to study abroad.
4. It was rumored that there was a ghost in that house.
5. It was said that Jane would be able to win the contest.
TEST 10
I.
1. take 2. playing 3. do 4. do
5. holding 6. change 7. should be 8. taking
9. go 10. should not choose
II.
1. My neighbor suggested having dinner together.
2. My father suggested that my sister should visit my grandparents more often.
3. They suggested that there should be more streetlights in this neighborhood.
4. Did Mary suggest going out for a picnic that weekend?
5. The salesman suggested that Jim should choose the black trousers.