jueves, 4 de junio de 2026

LAST WEEK: RELATIVES

RELATIVE CLAUSES PRACTICE

PART A – COMPLETE THE SENTENCES. OMIT THE PRONOUN IF POSSIBLE

1. The girl ______ won the competition is my neighbour.

who / that

2. This is the film ______ we watched last night.

which / that / — (omitted)

3. The teacher ______ son is a famous footballer works at our school.

whose

4. The town ______ I was born is in the north of Spain.

where

5. The woman to ______ I spoke yesterday was very helpful.

whom

PART B – REWRITE THE SENTENCES

6. My brother lives in Canada. He is an engineer.

My brother, who is an engineer, lives in Canada.

7. I bought a laptop. It was very expensive.

I bought a laptop which/that was very expensive.

8. We stayed in a hotel. There are some luxurious rooms there.

We stayed in a hotel where there are some luxuriuos rooms.

9. Sarah has a friend. Her father works for NASA.

Sarah has a friend whose father works for NASA.

10. That was the day. We visited our grandparents that day.

That was the day when we visited our grandparents.

LAST WEEK: PASSIVE, CAUSATIVE, IMPERSONAL

PASSIVE VOICE, CAUSATIVE & IMPERSONAL PASSIVE PRACTICE

Rewrite the sentences as indicated. Click the button to check the answer.

1. They build thousands of houses every year. (Passive)

Thousands of houses are built every year.

2. Somebody stole my bike yesterday. (Passive)

My bike was stolen yesterday.

3. They have cancelled the meeting. (Passive)

The meeting has been cancelled.

4. They will announce the results next week. (Passive)

The results will be announced next week.

5. Someone had repaired the road before the storm. (Passive)

The road had been repaired before the storm.

6. The company is giving all employees a bonus. (Write TWO passive forms)

All employees are being given a bonus.
A bonus is being given to all employees.

7. They sent me an email yesterday. (Write TWO passive forms)

I was sent an email yesterday.
An email was sent to me yesterday.

8. A mechanic repaired my car yesterday. (Use HAVE SOMETHING DONE)

I had my car repaired yesterday.

9. A hairdresser is cutting her hair this afternoon. (Use HAVE SOMETHING DONE)

She is having her hair cut this afternoon.

10. People say that the actor is very generous. (Impersonal / Personal Passive)

It is said that the actor is very generous.
The actor is said to be very generous.

LAST WEEK: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES, UNLESS, I WISH/IF ONLY

CONDITIONALS, UNLESS & I WISH PRACTICE

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Click the button to check your answer.

1. If it rains tomorrow, we ______ at home. (stay)

will stay

2. If I ______ more free time, I would learn Chinese. (have)

had

3. If she had studied harder, she ______ the exam. (pass)

would have passed

4. If I had accepted that job, I ______ to London. (move)

would have moved

5. Unless you ______ now, you'll miss the bus. (leave)

leave

6. Unless she ______ more careful, she will make another mistake. (be)

is

7. I wish I ______ how to play the piano. (know)

knew

8. If only they ______ so much noise last night. (not make)

hadn't made

9. If people recycled more, there ______ less pollution. (be)

would be

10. If you heat water to 100°C, it ______. (boil)

boils

LAST WEEK. MODAL AND MODAL PERFECT VERBS

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MODAL AND MODAL PERFECT VERBS PRACTICE

Complete the sentences with a suitable modal or modal perfect verb. Click the button to check the answer.

1. You ______ (wear) a helmet when you ride a motorbike. It’s compulsory.

must / have to wear

2. She ______ (be) at home. All the lights are off and her car isn’t outside.

can’t be

3. You ______ (study) more if you want to pass the final exam.

should / ought to study

4. I’m not sure, but they ______ (arrive) late because there is a lot of traffic.

may / might / could arrive

5. You ______ (tell) me the truth from the beginning.

should have told

6. He ______ (forget) the meeting. He is usually very punctual.

can’t have forgotten

7. They ______ (leave) already; their coats are still here.

can’t have left

8. We ______ (take) a taxi. We missed the beginning of the concert.

should have taken

9. You ______ (buy) so much food. We already had enough at home.

needn’t have bought

10. She ______ (pass) the exam. She studied every day for three months.

must have passed
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LAST WEEK: REPORTED SPEECH

REPORTED SPEECH PRACTICE

Change the following sentences from Direct Speech to Reported Speech. Pay attention to reporting verbs. Click the button to check the answer.

1. Sarah said, "I am studying here today."

Sarah said that she was studying there that day.

2. Tom said, "I finished the project yesterday."

Tom said that he had finished the project the day before.

3. Mary asked, "Where are you going now?"

Mary asked where I was going then.

4. The teacher said, "Don't talk during the exam."

The teacher told the students not to talk during the exam.

5. Jack promised, "I will call you tomorrow."

Jack promised to call me the following day.

6. My mother asked me, "Please tidy your room now."

My mother asked me to tidy my room then.

7. Susan asked, "Have you ever visited London?"

Susan asked if I had ever visited London.

8. The doctor advised me, "You should exercise more."

The doctor advised me to exercise more.

9. Peter said, "I didn't cheat in the exam." (use "denied")

Peter denied cheating in the exam.

10. Anna asked, "Did you see John last week?"

Anna asked if I had seen John the previous week.

11. The manager instructed us, "Send me the report today."

The manager instructed us to send him the report that day.

12. Lisa suggested, "Let's go out for dinner tonight."

Lisa suggested going out for dinner that night.

13. The customer complained, "This meal is cold."

The customer complained that the meal was cold.

14. Mark complained, "I have been waiting here for two hours."

Mark complained that he had been waiting there for two hours.

15. The guide said, "Yes, I was late." (use "admitted")

The guide admitted being late.

LAST WEEK: MORE TYPICAL MISTAKES

Correct the mistakes

Read each sentence and click the button to check the correct version.

1. When I arrived at the station, the train left.

When I arrived at the station, the train had left.

2. We enjoyed a lot at the party.

We enjoyed ourselves a lot at the party.

3. My parents relaxed themselves on the beach all day.

My parents relaxed on the beach all day.

4. London, that is the capital of the UK, is very expensive.

London, which is the capital of the UK, is very expensive.

5. I didn’t see nobody in the classroom.

I didn’t see anybody in the classroom. / I saw nobody in the classroom.

6. She didn’t say nothing about the exam.

She didn’t say anything about the exam. / She said nothing about the exam.

7. Yesterday I goed to the cinema with my friends.

Yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends.

8. Have you ever saw this film?

Have you ever seen this film?

9. If I would have more time, I would learn Japanese.

If I had more time, I would learn Japanese.

10. She go to school by bus every day.

She goes to school by bus every day.

11. I live here since 2020.

I have lived here since 2020.

12. My brother has 20 years.

My brother is 20 years old.

13. I am agree with you.

I agree with you.

14. People is very friendly in this town.

People are very friendly in this town.

15. I’m very interested on music.

I’m very interested in music.

viernes, 29 de mayo de 2026

LAST WEEK REVISION: VERB TENSES

VERB TENSE PRACTICE

Put the verbs into the correct tense.

1. She enjoys __________ (read) mystery novels before going to bed.

reading

2. My parents agreed __________ (help) me with the project.

to help

3. As soon as the lesson finishes, we __________ (have) lunch.

will have

4. Laura explained that she __________ (already / finish) the report.

had already finished

5. When I phoned my cousin, she __________ (study) for her exams.

was studying

6. By the time we arrived at the cinema, the film __________ (begin).

had begun

7. __________ (travel) abroad can help you become more independent.

Travelling / Traveling

8. My teacher encouraged us __________ (participate) in the competition.

to participate

9. If the weather improves tomorrow, we __________ (go) to the beach.

will go

10. At eight o’clock yesterday evening, they __________ (have) dinner.

were having

LAST WEEK REVISION: IRREGULAR VERBS

IRREGULAR VERBS PRACTICE

Complete the sentences with the correct form of these irregular verbs.

SEND – LEAVE – FIND – BRING – WRITE – SEE – TAKE – BREAK – GO – CHOOSE – GIVE – SPEAK – EAT – DRINK – BUY – DRIVE – FORGET – KNOW – WEAR – BEGIN

1. If she __________ her camera, we could take some pictures during the trip.

brought

2. The stolen painting __________ by the police last night.

was found

3. They have already __________ the invitation to all the guests.

sent

4. By the time we arrived at the station, the train had already __________.

left

5. Shakespeare __________ many famous plays during his lifetime.

wrote

6. I have never __________ such a beautiful sunset before.

seen

7. She __________ the wrong bus yesterday and arrived late.

took

8. Someone has __________ the classroom window again.

broken

9. We __________ to Portugal last summer for our holidays.

went

10. The teacher asked us why we had __________ that topic for the project.

chosen

11. My parents __________ me a new laptop for my birthday.

gave

12. He can __________ four languages fluently.

speak

13. They had already __________ dinner when we arrived.

eaten

14. She __________ too much coffee this morning.

drank

15. My brother __________ a new motorbike last month.

bought

16. I learned how to __________ when I was eighteen.

drive

17. Sorry, I have __________ your name again.

forgotten

18. Nobody __________ the answer to the last question.

knew

19. She was __________ a red dress at the party last night.

wearing

20. The film had already __________ when we entered the cinema.

begun

LAST WEEK REVISION: QUESTIONS

QUESTION PRACTICE

Write questions for the underlined parts.

1. They left at ten o’clock.

When did they leave?

2. The Bilingual students have to do a presentation for History.

Who has to do a presentation for History?

3. The new student is tall and strong.

What is the new student like?

4. I have studied English since I was a child.

How long have you studied English?

5. My brother goes to English lessons three times a week.

How often does your brother go to English lessons?

6. We usually go to the beach in summer.

Where do you usually go in summer?

7. My parents bought a new car last month.

What did your parents buy last month?

8. She was watching a film when I called her.

What was she watching when you called her?

9. The students are preparing the school play this week.

Who is preparing the school play this week?

10. They have lived in London for five years.

How long have they lived in London?

11. My brother can speak three languages.

How many languages can your brother speak?

12. The meeting will start at half past nine.

What time will the meeting start?

13. I was born in a small village near Cáceres.

Where were you born?

14. The exam was cancelled because of the storm.

Why was the exam cancelled?

15. We are going to visit Paris next Easter.

Where are you going to visit next Easter?

16. Sarah has already finished her homework.

What has Sarah already finished?

17. The museum opens at ten every morning.

When does the museum open?

18. My cousins were playing football in the park.

What were your cousins playing in the park?

19. The teacher gave us too much homework yesterday.

Who did the teacher give too much homework to yesterday?

20. I would travel around the world if I had enough money.

What would you do if you had enough money?

21. Mary won the science competition last year.

Who won the science competition last year?

22. My neighbour is repairing the roof today.

Who is repairing the roof today?

23. Tom and Jerry broke the classroom window yesterday.

Who broke the classroom window yesterday?

24. A famous actor visited our school last month.

Who visited your school last month?

25. My little sister has broken my mobile phone.

Who has broken your mobile phone?

LAST WEEK. OUR TYPICAL MISTAKES

OUR TYPICAL MISTAKES

Correct these sentences

Write the correct version of each sentence. Click on “Show answer” to check your answer.

1. People is very friendly in Spain.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

People are very friendly in Spain.

2. I have 25 years.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I am 25 years old.

3. Actually, I live in Madrid.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

Currently, I live in Madrid.

4. I am agree with you.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I agree with you.

5. She explained me the problem.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

She explained the problem to me.

6. I have done a mistake.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I have made a mistake.

7. I didn’t went to work yesterday.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I didn’t go to work yesterday.

8. He has 10 years.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

He is 10 years old.

9. I am boring in class.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I am bored in class.

10. This exam is very difficult for me understand.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

This exam is very difficult for me to understand.

11. Use public transport help the environment.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

Using public transport helps the environment.

12. I like very much this song.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I like this song very much.

13. She has the hair very long.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

She has very long hair.

14. I lost the bus.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I missed the bus.

15. I am here since Monday.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I have been here since Monday.

16. Studying abroad give you more independence.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

Studying abroad gives you more independence.

17. When I will finish university, I will travel abroad.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

When I finish university, I will travel abroad.

18. If he would train harder, he would improve faster.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

If he trained harder, he would improve faster.

19. If I had waked up more early, I would hadn't arrive so late.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

If I had woken up earlier, I wouldn't have arrived so late.

20. The people is happy.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

The people are happy.

21. I enjoy to travel.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I enjoy travelling.

22. She’s married with a doctor.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

She’s married to a doctor.

23. I have to study more harder.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

I have to study harder.

24. Depends of the situation.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

It depends on the situation.

25. My brother is engineer.

Correct sentence: ______________________________

My brother is an engineer.

 

LAST WEEK REVISION MULTIPLE CHOICE

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LAST WEEK REVISION MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. If the government ______ stricter environmental laws years ago, pollution levels would be lower today.

2. By the time we reached the airport, our flight ______ because of the snowstorm.

3. I wish people ______ more public transport instead of driving everywhere.

4. The ancient temple ______ by thousands of tourists every year.

5. She had her passport ______ before travelling to South America.

6. It ______ that air pollution causes thousands of deaths annually.

7. Students who ______ abroad usually become more independent.

8. If I ______ in the countryside, I wouldn’t feel so stressed all the time.

9. The suspect denied ______ the painting from the art gallery.

10. My doctor advised me ______ more exercise and reduce sugar consumption.

11. The report ______ before the conference started.

12. The city, ______ population has doubled in the last decade, is facing serious housing problems.

13. He said that he ______ for a multinational company the following month.

14. If only governments ______ more money in renewable energy sources.

15. You ______ wear a seatbelt while driving; it’s the law.

16. They ______ escaped through the back door because the police arrived within minutes.

17. Although she was exhausted after work, she continued ______ for her medical exams.

18. The film was so moving that several people couldn’t help ______ during the final scene.

19. The new shopping centre ______ by the mayor next Friday.

20. We were accused ______ making too much noise during the concert.

21. Provided that the weather ______ good, we’ll go hiking in the mountains tomorrow.

22. I’d rather people ______ their rubbish in the streets.

23. The criminal admitted ______ several valuable objects from the museum.

24. We are really looking forward to ______ the new science fiction film next weekend.

25. Despite ______ in a noisy city centre, she manages to work from home successfully.

26. The professor to ______ I spoke after the lecture recommended several books on climate change.

27. The village in ______ my grandparents were born has changed dramatically over the years.

28. The artist ______ paintings were displayed at the exhibition won an international award.

29. You ______ see a doctor if your cough doesn’t improve soon.

30. During the long journey, the children entertained ______ by playing word games.

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martes, 19 de mayo de 2026

REVISION 0-5. CORRECT MISTAKES

Grammar Revision: Correct the Mistakes

Instructions: Each sentence contains ONE grammar mistake. Correct it and then open the answer.

1. If she study harder, she will pass the exam.

Show answer

If she studies harder, she will pass the exam.

2. Where you went after the concert finished?

Show answer

Where did you go after the concert finished?

3. If I knew his phone number, I will call him.

Show answer

If I knew his phone number, I would call him.

4. They wouldn’t have missed the train if they left earlier.

Show answer

They wouldn’t have missed the train if they had left earlier.

5. By the end of this year, I will complete my university degree.

Show answer

By the end of this year, I will have completed my university degree.

6. If I will see Marta tomorrow, I’ll tell her about the meeting.

Show answer

If I see Marta tomorrow, I’ll tell her about the meeting.

7. By the time we arrived, the film already started.

Show answer

By the time we arrived, the film had already started.

8. She suggested to go to the new restaurant after class.

Show answer

She suggested going to the new restaurant after class.

9. This house built in the nineteenth century.

Show answer

This house was built in the nineteenth century.

10. I wish I can speak Japanese fluently.

Show answer

I wish I could speak Japanese fluently.

11. They are married since five years.

Show answer

They have been married for five years.

12. The students which passed the exam were very happy.

Show answer

The students who passed the exam were very happy.

13. You mustn’t have shouted at him yesterday; he was really upset.

Show answer

You shouldn’t have shouted at him yesterday.

14. If I knew about the problem earlier, I would help you.

Show answer

If I had known about the problem earlier, I would have helped you.

15. My car is repairing at the moment.

Show answer

My car is being repaired at the moment.

16. Live in a big city can be very stressfull.

Show answer

Living in a big city can be very stressful.

17. Neither of the answers are correct.

Show answer

Neither of the answers is correct.

18. The report should have finish by Friday.

Show answer

The report should have been finished by Friday.

19. While I was walking home, it suddenly was starting to rain.

Show answer

While I was walking home, it suddenly started to rain.

20. She has her hair cut yesterday.

Show answer

She had her hair cut yesterday.

21. When our team will win the competition, we will celebrate.

Show answer

When our team wins the competition, we will celebrate.

22. The book what you lent me was fascinating.

Show answer

The book that/which you lent me was fascinating.

23. They are used to work long hours during the week.

Show answer

They are used to working long hours during the week.

24. The new shopping centre is said that it will open next month.

Show answer

The new shopping centre is said to open next month.

25. If only I didn’t spend all my money last weekend.

Show answer

If only I hadn’t spent all my money last weekend.

26. At this time tomorrow, we fly to Rome.

Show answer

At this time tomorrow, we will be flying to Rome.

27. He can’t be at home; I’ve just seen his car outside.

Show answer

He must be at home.

28. The project will completed by the end of the month.

Show answer

The project will be completed by the end of the month.

29. I'm looking forward to visit Greece next summer.

Show answer

I'm looking forward to visiting Greece next summer.

30. By next June, she will have been work here for ten years.

Show answer

By next June, she will have been working here for ten years.

lunes, 18 de mayo de 2026

REVISION: REPHRASING

REVISION MODULES 0–5

Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.

1. We started studying English three years ago. (for)

We ................................................................................................ three years.

We have studied English for three years.

2. Tom repairs his bike without help. (himself)

Tom repairs his bike .......................................................................................

Tom repairs his bike by himself.

3. The woman lives next door. She is a doctor. (who)

The woman ........................................................................................ is a doctor.

The woman who lives next door is a doctor.

4. There isn’t any food left in the fridge. (nothing)

There ......................................................................................... left in the fridge.

There is nothing left in the fridge.

5. Someone stole my phone yesterday. (was)

My phone ................................................................................................ yesterday.

My phone was stolen yesterday.

6. I regret not studying harder for the exam. (wish)

I ........................................................................................ harder for the exam.

I wish I had studied harder for the exam.

7. Perhaps Jake forgot about the meeting. (might)

Jake ........................................................................................ about the meeting.

Jake might have forgotten about the meeting.

8. It isn’t necessary for students to wear uniforms at this school. (have)

Students ......................................................................................... uniforms at this school.

Students do not have to wear uniforms at this school.

9. The last time I saw Mark was in June. (since)

I ........................................................................................................ June.

I haven’t seen Mark since June.

10. It’s possible that Emma is still at the airport. (may)

Emma ......................................................................................... still at the airport.

Emma may still be at the airport.

11. The mechanic repaired my car yesterday. (had)

I ........................................................................................................ yesterday.

I had my car repaired yesterday.

12. If you don’t hurry, you’ll miss the train. (unless)

You’ll miss the train .......................................................................................

You’ll miss the train unless you hurry.

13. This is the best restaurant I have ever been to. (never)

I ....................................................................................... to such a good restaurant before.

I have never been to such a good restaurant before.

14. The film was so boring that we left early. (such)

It ......................................................................................... that we left early.

It was such a boring film that we left early.

15. You are not allowed to park here. (mustn’t)

You ........................................................................................................ here.

You mustn’t park here.

16. Although it was raining heavily, they continued hiking. (despite)

Despite ........................................................................................., they continued hiking.

Despite the heavy rain, they continued hiking.

17. Someone is painting our house this week. (being)

Our house ................................................................................................ this week.

Our house is being painted this week.

18. I don’t think Anna is at home. (can’t)

Anna ................................................................................................ at home.

Anna can’t be at home.

19. The teacher explained the exercise again because we hadn’t understood it. (understood)

The teacher explained the exercise again because we ................................................. it.

The teacher explained the exercise again because we hadn’t understood it.

20. They cancelled the flight because of the storm. (cancelled)

The flight ......................................................................................... because of the storm.

The flight was cancelled because of the storm.

21. People believe that the painting was stolen during the war. (believed)

The painting ......................................................................................... during the war.

The painting is believed to have been stolen during the war.

22. I find it difficult to get up early in winter. (getting)

I have difficulty ......................................................................................... in winter.

I have difficulty getting up early in winter.

23. They made us wait outside for over an hour. (were)

We ......................................................................................... outside for over an hour.

We were made to wait outside for over an hour.

24. It was unnecessary for Jack to buy a new suitcase. (needn’t)

Jack ......................................................................................... a new suitcase.

Jack needn’t have bought a new suitcase.

25. Smoking is not allowed in this area of the airport. (mustn’t)

You ......................................................................................... in this area of the airport.

You mustn’t smoke in this area of the airport.

martes, 12 de mayo de 2026

REVISION 0-5. MULTIPLE CHOICE. ALL CONTENTS

B1 Grammar Challenge

B1 Grammar Challenge

Choose the correct answer for each sentence.

REVISION 0-5: MODAL AND MODAL PERFECT VERBS

Modal Verbs and Modal Perfect Practice

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct modal form.

Then press the button to check the answer.

1. She ________ (forget) to set her alarm, because she never misses work.

can’t have forgotten

2. You ________ (call) your grandmother more often; she loves hearing from you.

should call

3. They ________ (take) the earlier train, but they decided to wait for us.

could have taken

4. He ________ (be) at home now — I saw his car outside.

must be

5. We ________ (invite) more people if we’d known the party would be so quiet.

would have invited

6. That ________ (be) the manager — she’s away on business this week.

can’t be

7. I ________ (go) to the concert tonight, but I’m not sure yet.

might go

8. You ________ (tell) me you were running late; I was worried.

should have told

9. She ________ (misunderstand) what I meant, because her reply made no sense.

might have misunderstood

10. They ________ (finish) by now if they’d started earlier.

would have finished

REVISION 0-5: PASSIVE SENTENCES, CAUSATIVE, IMPERSONAL

Passive Voice Revision

Instructions: Rewrite the sentences using the passive voice, impersonal passive structures, or the causative form.

Then press the button to check the correct answer.

A. Rewrite the sentences in the passive

1. People speak English in many parts of the world.

English is spoken in many parts of the world.

2. They rejected the proposal after a lengthy discussion.

The proposal was rejected after a lengthy discussion.

3. Someone is interviewing the candidates at the moment.

The candidates are being interviewed at the moment.

4. They will announce the results next Friday.

The results will be announced next Friday.

5. The committee has postponed the meeting.

The meeting has been postponed by the committee.

6. They had already signed the contract before we arrived.

The contract had already been signed before we arrived.

7. They are renovating the old theatre this year.

The old theatre is being renovated this year.

8. Someone had been following him for several minutes.

He had been being followed for several minutes.

9. They will have completed the project by the end of the month.

The project will have been completed by the end of the month.

10. Nobody has informed us about the changes yet.

We haven’t been informed about the changes yet.

B. Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Write two possible answers.

11. They offered me a senior position.

I was offered a senior position.
A senior position was offered to me.

12. Someone has sent her a formal invitation.

She has been sent a formal invitation.
A formal invitation has been sent to her.

C. Rewrite using two impersonal passive structures

13. People say that the new manager is extremely demanding.

It is said that the new manager is extremely demanding.
The new manager is said to be extremely demanding.

14. They believe that the company is facing serious financial difficulties.

It is believed that the company is facing serious financial difficulties.
The company is believed to be facing serious financial difficulties.

15. People thought that the manuscript had been lost for decades.

It was thought that the manuscript had been lost for decades.
The manuscript was thought to have been lost for decades.

16. They know that she has considerable experience in international law.

It is known that she has considerable experience in international law.
She is known to have considerable experience in international law.

D. Rewrite using the causative form

17. A technician is installing our new security system this afternoon.

We are having our new security system installed this afternoon.

18. Someone repaired her laptop yesterday.

She had her laptop repaired yesterday.

19. They will redecorate our office next month.

We will have our office redecorated next month.

20. A plumber has fixed their central heating system.

They have had their central heating system fixed.

REVISION 0-5: RELATIVE CLAUSES

Relative Clauses Practice

Instructions: Join the two sentences using a suitable relative pronoun.

Use defining and non-defining relative clauses where appropriate.

In the sentences marked (formal / informal), write two possible answers.

1. I met a woman. She speaks four languages.

I met a woman who/that speaks four languages.

2. The book is on the table. It belongs to my sister.

The book which/that is on the table belongs to my sister.

3. My brother lives in London. He is a doctor.

My brother, who is a doctor, lives in London.

4. That is the café. We had breakfast there.

That is the café where we had breakfast.

5. The man was very kind. He helped me with my suitcase.

The man who/that helped me with my suitcase was very kind.

6. I bought a laptop. It was very expensive.

I bought a laptop which/that was very expensive.

7. Sarah is my best friend. Her mother is a lawyer.

Sarah, whose mother is a lawyer, is my best friend.

8. The hotel was beautiful. We stayed there last summer.

The hotel where we stayed last summer was beautiful.

9. I spoke to a student. His project won first prize.

I spoke to a student whose project won first prize.

10. The car broke down again. I bought it only two months ago.

The car (which/that) I bought only two months ago broke down again.

11. The candidate was impressive. We interviewed her yesterday.

The candidate (who/that) we interviewed yesterday was impressive.

12. My report was rejected. It was full of factual errors.

My report, which was full of factual errors, was rejected.

13. The professor is retiring this year. I studied under him. (formal / informal)

Formal: The professor under whom I studied is retiring this year.
Informal: The professor (who/that) I studied under is retiring this year.

14. This conference was extremely well organised. It took place in Berlin.

This conference, which took place in Berlin, was extremely well organised.