Key phần một số dạng đặc biệt của bị động
Key EXERCISE 1
1. I was told that you were the architect in this city.
2. It was reported that the flowers were killed by frost. / The flowers were reported to be killed by frost.
3. I am informed that the director is going to take a business trip to England.
4. It was announced that the meeting was delayed until next week.
5. It was discovered that this cotton was grown in Egypt.
6. It is promised that the performance will...
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Key phần một số dạng đặc biệt của bị động
Key EXERCISE 1
1. I was told that you were the architect in this city.
2. It was reported that the flowers were killed by frost. / The flowers were reported to be killed by frost.
3. I am informed that the director is going to take a business trip to England.
4. It was announced that the meeting was delayed until next week.
5. It was discovered that this cotton was grown in Egypt.
6. It is promised that the performance will start on time.
7. It is recommended that we should stay at the city center.
8. It was believed that Alice would pass the driving test./ Alice was believed to pass the driving test.
9. All the workers are notified that they will have to work extra hard this month.
10. I have been persuaded that they will go with me to the stadium.
11. It has been decided that the company will go to the beach together at the weekend.
12. It is thought that Maradona is the best football player in the 20th century./ Maradona is thought to be the best football player in the 20th century.
13. It is found that the job is not suitable for a girl like her./ The job is found to be not suitable for a girl like her.
14. It was explained that this powerful engine pulled the train.
15. I was told that his football team had played well last season.
1. My protests were ignored by everybody
-> Nobody took any notice of my protests.
-> Nobody took note of my protests.
-> Nobody paid any attention to my protests.
2. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test
-> It came as no surprise to me to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
3. It was the fog that caused the traffic problem
-> If it hasn’t been for the fog, there wouldn’t have been traffic problem.
4. We haven't received the confirmation of our hotel booking yet
-> Our hotel booking hasn't been confirmed yet.
5. She didn't inherit anything under her uncle's will
-> Her uncle didn't leave her anything in his will.
6. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people
-> Betty is devoted to looking after handicapped people.
7. He said that he had been a long way from the scene of the crime at the time
-> He denied having witnessed the crime. / Having been at the scene of the crime at the time.
8. The only thing they didn't steal was the television
-> They stole everything but/except for the TV.
9. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves
-> All dogs are thought/ believed / said to have evolved/ descended from wolves.
10. Nicky runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her four children
-> Not only does Nicky run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her four children./ but she manages …. as well.
1. My protests were ignored by everybody
-> Nobody paid attention to my protests.
2. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test
-> It came as no surprise to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
3. It was the fog that caused the traffic problem
-> If it weren'r fogged, the traffic problem wouldn't be caused . ( Xl, câu này e ko chắc )
4. We haven't received the confirmation of our hotel booking yet
-> Our hotel booking hasn't received confirmation.
5. She didn't inherit anything under her uncle's will
-> Her uncle didn't leave her anything in his will
6. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people -> Betty is devoted her time to look after handicapped people.
7. He said that he had been a long way from the scene of the crime at the time -> He denied (Câu này e ko pk )
8. The only thing they didn't steal was the television -> They stole everything , except/ apart from the television.
9. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves -> All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves
10. Nicky runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her four children -> Not only does Nicky run a our chidlrensuccessful company but she also manages to look after her four children .