PRCTICA 3

Segundo Corte

NAME: GARCIA SANCHEZ JESUS IVAN GROUP: 5IV2 DATE: 29/10/13

OBJECTIVE:
In this lesson, you will practice how to use tag questions and passive voice.
INTRODUCTION 1:
If we want to ask for information we usually use the standard question form. However,
sometimes we just want to keep a conversation going, or confirm information. In this case,
question tags are often used to solicit input or confirmation to what we are saying. Using
question tags well also promotes a keen understanding of the use of various auxiliary
verbs
PRACTICE 1:
Match the sentences halves. Use the arrows to help you.
They enjoy playing football,...
She isn't thinking of moving,...
He'll go to university,....
She hasn't studied for very long,...
Jack bought a new car last week,...
They aren't serious,...
You live in an apartment,...
She doesn't speak Russian,...
They won't shut up,...
He isn't concentrating,...
They hadn't visited you before,...
This music is fantastic,...

...is he?
...don't you?
...didn't he?
...don't they?.
...won't he?
...does she?
...is she?
...are they?
...isn't it?
...has she?
...had they?
...will they?

PRACTICE
Go to the next link and practice tag questions
http://www.adelescorner.org/grammar/qtags/qtags_positive.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/questionstags/exercise1.swf
Listen and answer
http://www.mansioningles.com/cursointer/cursointer10_9.htm

PRACTICE 2.
Complete the sentences below with the correct tag question:
1. Paul is a good singer, is he ?
2. Beto and Susan are in New York, are they?
3. You love this picture,dont you ?

4. We know your parents, are we ?

5. Jimmy doesnt speak Italian, does he?
6. Beth wasnt happy yesterday, was he?
7. The boys are playing football, are we ?
8. Karin isnt ready to move is she?
9. There is enough food here, is it?
10. Lets start our homework, is it?

INTRODUCTION 2:
The passive is particularly useful (even recommended) in two situations:
When it is more important to draw our attention to the person or thing acted .
When the actor in the situation is not important.
To change a sentence from active to passive voice, do the following:
1. Move the active sentence's direct object into the sentence's subject slot

2. Place the active sentence's subject into a phrase beginning with the preposition by

3. Add a form of the auxiliary verb to be to the main verb and change the main verb's
form

PRACTICE 3.
Match the halves to make true sentences. Use the internet to look for the
information

The ballpoint pen was invented

The rubber tyre was invented
Toothpaste was invented
The first tape cassettes were designed
The first modern Olympic Games
The first underground railway was opened
The first World Cup was held
The first motorcycle was built
Mirrors were invented
The raincoat was invented
Each year 3000 million flowers are grown
The Volkswagen Beetle was designed
More wine is produced in Italy than
Paper was invented
The first pair of jeans was made
The first guitar was made

Practice 4
Write sentences using the images:

by a Hungarian called Biro.

in Holland.
by a Spanish instrument maker.
by Ferdinand Porsche.
in France.
by a German tailor called Levi
Strauss.
in China nearly 2000 years ago.
by John Dunlop in 1888
by a Scotsman called Charles
Macintosh.
in London in 1863.
by the Egyptians.
in 1930.
by a Dutch company.
by the Romans in 960.
by a French company in 1869.
were played in 1896.

Bananas are grown in Brazil

William Shakespeare is a French poet

Vincent van gogh liked to paint flowers

Albert Einstein invention this equation

dinamita was invented to Alfred nobel

porshe is an exclusive car careers

PRACTICE
Go to the next link and practice passive voice
http://www.kico4u.de/english/uebungen/passiv/simplepresein.htm
http://www.english-grammar-lessons.com/passive/exercise2.swf
http://www.redcamelot.com/camelot/exercises/SEPT26/Grammar/Passive
%20Voice/Exercise%202.htm