Passive Voice Guide

PASSIVE VOICE
La voz pasiva se utiliza cuando queremos darle mayor importancia a la accin y

no a quien la ha hecho.
For example
Voz Activa: They made this car in 1963.
Voz Pasiva: This car was made in 1963.
La voz pasiva se forma con el verbo auxiliar "to be" (ser/estar) y el participio
pasado del verbo.(Past Participle)
Subject + Verb To Be + Past Participle
The book was written by Susan
(El libro fue escrito por Susan)
Voz Pasiva Presente: Se utiliza cuando el verbo de la oracin activa est

en presente.
Ejemplo:
Affirmative Form
(active) She reads the newspaper
(passive) The newspaper is read by her*
Negative Form
(active) She doesnt read the newspaper
(passive) The newspaper isnt read by her*
Voz Pasiva Pasada: Se utiliza cuando el verbo de la oracin activa est

en pasado.
Ejemplo:
Affirmative Form
(active)
They wrote a letter
(passive) A letter was written by them*
Negative Form
(active)
They didnt write a letter
(passive) A letter wasnt written by them*
*Remember: Cuando usamos en las oraciones pasivas los pronombres (I, you,
she, he, it, we, they) tenemos que usar los Object Pronouns (me, you, her, him,
its, us, them)
Ejemplo: The door was painted by us (we)
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EXERCISES
I.
Write ACTIVE or PASSIVE
1. Hamlet was written by William Shakespeare
________________
2. Tom eats a lot of fruits and vegetables
________________
3. The house was sold last year
________________
4. Mike didnt find his keys
________________
5. Susan and Marie are reading the newspaper
________________
6. He was drinking a coke yesterday afternoon
________________
7. Cartoons are watched by the children
________________
8. The horse is ridden by the boy
________________
9. The teacher is teaching the lesson
________________
10. The house was painted last summer
________________
II. Change the following sentences into passive voice

1. The cat climbs the tree.
____________________________________
2. John wrote a letter.
____________________________________
3. They dont invite ten friends to the party.
____________________________________
4. Paul and I build a new house.
____________________________________
5. The police didnt catch the thieves yesterday.
____________________________________
6. The secretary answered the phone.
____________________________________
7. Marie doesnt make the cake.
____________________________________
8. The students didnt use the computers yesterday
____________________________________
PAST CONTINUOUS
Se usa el pasado continuo (en ingls Past Continuous) para enfatizar que una
actividad estaba en progreso durante un perodo de tiempo. En la estructura de
la oracin afirmativa, se usa el pasado del verbo BE (WAS/ WERE) y el verbo
principal con la terminacin ING de la siguiente forma:
(+)Affirmative Sentence:
Subject + WAS / WERE + VERB+ING + complement .
For example:
Little Ron was playing in his playpen yesterday afternoon.

The children were playing in the playground yesterday afternoon.
(-)Negative Sentence:
Subject + WASN'T / WEREN'T + VERB+ING + complement .
For example:
Little Ron wasn't playing in his playpen yesterday afternoon.

The children weren't playing in the playground yesterday afternoon.
(?) yes/no questions:

WAS/WERE + Subject + VERB+ING + complement
For example:
Was Little Ron playing in his playpen yesterday afternoon?

- Yes, he was.
Were the children playing in the playground yesterday afternoon?
-No, they weren't.
?WH questions
WH + WAS/WERE + Subject + VERB+ING + complement
For example:
What was little Ron playing yesterday afternoon?

Where were the children playing yesterday afternoon?
PAST SIMPLE
Se usa el Pasado Simple (en ingls Simple Past) para hablar de eventos que
iniciaron y se terminaron en el pasado.
En la estructura de la oracin afirmativa, los verbos principales se conjugan de
forma directa. Los verbos regulares toman la terminacin ED, mientras que los
irregulares siguen su propia terminacin. La estructura gramatical es de la
siguiente forma:
AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCE (+)
SUBJECT + VERB (IN THE PAST TENSE) + COMPLEMENT
For example:
Regular Verb
Little Ron played soccer last saturday. /
Irregular Verb
Little Ron broke my vase yesterday.
Regular verbs
Irregular Verbs
Infinitive
like
play
cook
dance
watch
study
listen to
Infinitive
be
go
read
write
have
sing
see
Simple Past
liked
played
cooked
danced
watched
studied
listened to
Simple Past
was, were
went
read
wrote
had
sang
saw
NEGATIVE SENTENCE (-)

SUBJECT + DID NOT (DIDN'T) + VERB INFINITIVE FORM + COMPLEMENT
For example:
Little Ron didn't play soccer last saturday.

Little Ron did not break my vase yesterday.
YES/ NO QUESTIONS (?)

DID + SUBJECT + VERB INFINITIVE FORM + COMPLEMENT
For example:
Did Little Ron play soccer last saturday?

Did Little Ron break my vase yesterday?
Yes, he did.
No, he didn't.
WH- QUESTIONS (WH- ?)

WH- + DID + SUBJECT + VERB INFINITIVE FORM + COMPLEMENT
For example:
What did Little Ron play last saturday? -He played soccer.
Where did Little Ron play soccer last saturday? -He played soccer at the
park.
Simple Past Tense and Past Continuous Tense using When and While
En algunos casos, se puede usar tanto el pasado simple como el pasado

continuo en una oracin, mediante el uso de "while" y "when".
Por lo regular, while se usa junto con la oracin en pasado continuo, y when se
usa junto con la oracin en pasado simple.
For example:
While I was talking to you yesterday, little Ron broke my favorite vase.
I was talking to you yesterday, when little Ron broke my favorite vase.
El pasado continuo se refiere a una accin que estaba en progreso, mientras el

pasado simple se refiere a otra accin que interrumpi la accin previa. Note
como se forman las oraciones negativas e interrogativas en estos ejemplos.
-Did you see the new talk show on TV last night? -No, I didn't. I was
working at that time.
-Daddy, what were you doing when I called you yesterday? - I was
working on my computer
EXERCISES
I.
Change in Past Simple these verbs

1
.
2
.
3
.
4
.
5
.
II.
Come:
6.
Keep:
Live:
7.
Cry:
Have:
8.
See:
Answer:
9.
Stop:
Become
10
.
Drive:
11
.
12
.
13
.
14
.
15
.
Fly:
Write:
Study:
Read:
Go:
Complete with Past Simple tense
1. My friends ________________ (not travel) to New York last summer.

2. __________ Clara _________ (wait) for the bus yesterday?
3. Students ______________ (study) for the English test last day.
4. Peter ________________ (finish) his work.
5. I ______________ (not live) in Brazil in 2005.
6. __________ my mother __________ (clean) my bedroom?
7. Thomas ______________ (not go) to the beach last summer.
8. Sara ______________ (break) a window yesterday.
9. We ______________ (talk) on the phone ten minutes.
10. The president ______________ (fly) to London last month.
III.
Complete with Past Continuous
1. I ________________ (drink) a milk at breakfast.

2. Peter _______________ (write) an e-mail to the headmaster.
3. The baby _________________ ( not cry) all night.
4. The child _______________ (not watch) TV.
5. Susan and Marie _________________ (play) volleyball yesterday.
6. The dog ______________ (not eat) its food.
7. ___________ the boy ____________ (play) pc games?
8. ___________ they _____________ (read) The Lord of the Rings?
9. Mary ______________ (run) in the competition.
10. The students _______________ (practice) sports yesterday evening.
IV.
Complete the sentences with Past Simple and Past Continuous
1. While I __________ (wash) the dishes, I __________ (break) a glass.

2. I ___________ (drive) home when the accident __________ (happen)
3. My mother ___________ (sleep) when the telephone ________ (ring)

4. While Paul _______ (talk) on the phone, John ______ (open) the door.
5. We _________ (walk) on the park when the dog _____ (bit) her.
MODALS: MUST, HAVE TO, CAN, COULD, SHOULD,
a. Must - Have to
Se usa "must" cuando el que habla decide si es necesario hacer una accin.
For example:
-We must clean the kitchen this weekend. - Yeah! We must. It is really
dirty.
Y se usa have to cuando alguien ms o una circunstancia externa hacen que
una accin sea necesaria.
I just remember that I have to see Lily right now. - Yeah, right! But after
washing up, man.
Recordemos que tambin se usa "must" para concluir que algo ha sucedido o
que algo es verdad.
-I need a mug. There aren't any in the cupboard. -Well, there must be
one in the sink,...but not a clean one.
Notemos que la forma negativa de "must" es: must not or mustn't y significa
prohibicin.
Para ver la forma negativa de have to, veamos lo siguiente:
You mustn't smoke in non-smoking areas
PRESENT AFFIRMATIVE:
MUST /HAVE-HAS TO
PRESENT NEGATIVE: MUST NOT MUSTNT /DONT-DOESNT HAVE TO
b. Can-Could
Con can y could expresamos habilidad, posibilidad y permiso..
En trminos generales se usa can para el presente y could para el pasado
CAN
COULD
Present
Past
____________________
v
ability
possibility
permission
Let's see some examples:
Ability:
Possibility: -Could you go to the library yesterday? -No, I couldn't. It

was too late.
-Can you go now? - Yes, I can.
Permission: -Well, Jenny. You can start exercising now. -Thank you,
doctor.
-The doctor said I could start exercising. -Great! Let's meet
at the gym at 7.
Liz can play the piano very well.

She could play the piano at the age of eight.
Es importante mencionar que cuando se pide permiso could es usado en el

presente con un mayor grado de formalidad.
Examples.
-Could I open the window, sir?
-Certainly.
c. Should
Se puede decir que usamos should cuando nos referimos a:
PROBABILIDAD - OBLIGACION MORAL - CONSEJO (advice)
For example:
You should study for the test. It won't be easy. (Obligation)

My grandparents are on the plane. They should be here by midday.
(Probability)
You should see the doctor at least once a year (Advice)
EXERCISES
I.
Complete these sentences with CAN / CANT/ COULD/

COULDNT + one of these verbs:
Come Eat Hear Run Sleep Wait
1. Im afraid I ______________ to your party next week.

2. When Tim was 16, he was a fast runner. He ____________ 100 metres
in 11 seconds.
3. Are you in a hurry? No, Ive got plenty of time. I ___________.
4. I was feeling sick yesterday. I ______________ anything.
5. Can you speak up a bit? I _______________ you very well.
6. You look tired Yes, I _________________ last night
II. Complete these sentences with MUST or HAVE TO (in the correct
forms). Sometimes it is possible to use either, sometimes only HAVE TO
is possible.
1. Its later than I thought. I ____________ go now.
2. In Britain many children __________ wear uniform when they go to
school.
3. When you come to London again, you __________come and see us.
4. You really _______ work harder if you want to pass the examination.
5. Julia wears glasses. She __________ wear glasses since she was very
young.
6. Paul doesnt like his new job. Sometimes he _________ work at
weekends.
III. Complete these sentences with MUSTNT or DONT/DOESNT HAVE TO.
1. I dont want anyone to know. You __________ tell anyone.
2. He __________ wear a suit to work but he usually does.
3. I can stay in the bed tomorrow morning because I _________ go to work.
4. Whatever you do, you ___________ touch that switch. Its very dark.
5. Dont make so much noise. We ______________ wake the baby.
6. Sue ____________get up early. She gets up early because she wants to.
IV. For each situation, write a sentence with SHOULD or SHOULDNT +
one of the following:
Go away for a few days Go to bed so late Look for another job
Put some pictures on the wall
Take a photograph Use her car so much
1. (Liz needs a change) She should go away for a few days.

2. (My salary is very low) You ____________________________
3. (Jack always has difficulty getting up) He ____________________________
4. (What a beautiful view!) You ________________________________
5. (Sue drives everywhere. She never walks) She _______________________
6. ( Bills room isnt very interesting) __________________________________
COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE

HOW MUCH, HOW MANY & QUANTIFIERS
A. Plural Nouns
Nos vamos a referir a las formas plurales.
Todos sabemos que a la mayoria de los sustantivos en ingls se les agrega "s"
para formar el plural:
Example:
friends
books
apples
doors
plans
cinemas
days
boys
trees
pictures
Sin embargo, hay algunos sustantivos que no siguen esa regla:

Example:
person
child
tooth
man
woman
mouse
sheep
people
children
teeth
men
women
mice
sheep
there are lots of sheep on this prairie.

my feet are aching.
B. Countable Nouns
Para los sustantivos contables utilizamos las siguientes expresiones
"MANY" (muchos) se usa para preguntas y oraciones afirmativas y

negativas.
Example:
How many cars are there in the parking lot? -There are 5 cars.
I have many friends in my English class.
I don't have many teachers at school. Only two.
"FEW"
--I
see A FEW cars.

-Are there MANY TREES in the park?
-Yes, SOME
-How MANY STARS can we see at night?
-we can see LOTS OF stars.
QUANTITY
A few
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Some
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Many
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Lots of/ A lot of
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Remember that words like trees, cars, and houses are COUNTABLE.
C. Uncountable Nouns
Ahora veremos el uso de MUCH y las expresiones de cantidad para los
sustantivos no contables (Uncountable nouns).
Por ejemplo: How much CHEESE do you buy?
Just A LITTLE. Do you eat meat?
Yes SOME
How much MONEY would you like to receive if you won the lottery?
I don't know I'd like to win A LOT OF MONEY.
QUANTITY
A Little
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Some
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Much
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Lots of/ A lot of
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Remember that words like paper, light, cheese, and water are
UNCOUNTABLE.
EXERCISES
HOW MUCH AND HOW MANY
I. In some of these sentences much and many is incorrect.
Correct where necessary
a. We didnt spend many money
___________________________
b. Sue drinks tea
___________________________
c. Tom has much friends
___________________________
d. Richard and Anna dont go out much
___________________________
e. There are many kids in the yard
___________________________
f. I havent seen Dan much recently
___________________________
g. I have many things to do today
___________________________
II. Pick one of the words below and complete the sentences using a
few and a little
sugar money friends furniture people time toys
a. We have a ____________________________to finish writing the report
b. I had ________________________________so I only bought 2 pairs of
shoes
c. I invited ______________________________to my birthday party
d. Add _________________________________to the cake
e. I saw ________________________________people on the streets
f. There are ____________________________on the shelf
g. We bought ___________________________for the living room
III. Complete the sentences using much, many, a few, a little (one word
only)
a. She is very popular. She has ___________________friends
b. Let's go for a coffee, we have __________________before we the train
leaves
c. _________________________people drive too fast
d. I went to the beach _________________________ago
e. She spoke _________________________________English
f. We didnt watch ____________________________T.V. last night
g. We only have _______________________________money to spend
today
SOME AND ANY
I. Circle the correct answer to complete each sentence
a. There isn't some / any sugar in the pot
b. Could you buy any / some cheese for the lasagna?
c. Sorry Mike, I dont have any / some money now
d. Would you like some / any orange juice?
e. I dont need any / some help
f. There are some / any kids playing in the yard
g. It was a beautiful day, but I didnt see some / any one in the park
II. Complete each sentence with some or any
a. I need ___________new shoes
b. She didnt read ___________book this summer
c. Celia and Miguel wrote __________letters to their friends in Argentina
d. Could you lend me 10 dollars? Sorry, but I don't have _________ now
e. Diego picked _________flowers for his girlfriend
f. I want to make a cake, but there isn't ___________flour
g. What are you doing tonight? I'm inviting __________friends for dinner
III. Match the sentences in A with those in B

A
a. Do you have?
_____ some questions to the witnesses
b. The police has asked
_____ some money?
c. We didn't buy...
_____ any food in the fridge?
d. Can you give me?
_____ some friends
e. I don't have ...
_____ any money here
f. Is there?
g. Tonight, Im going out with
_____ some advice?

_____ any fruit in the supermarket
ZERO CONDITIONAL
Zero Conditional es usado para referirnos al efecto (negativo o positivo) de
una causa (accin, evento, estado).
Generalmente, zero conditional posee ambos verbos en presente simple
Ejemplo:
If you are tired, take a rest
(Si ests cansado, toma un descanso)
Zero Conditional al igual que el resto de los condicionales, requiere del if
conditional (si condicional) y ste puede ir tanto al principio de la oracin como
en el medio de sta.
Ejemplos
If It is raining, take an umbrella with you
(Si est lloviendo, lleva un paraguas contigo)
Take an umbrella with you if it is raining
(Lleva un paraguas contigo si est lloviendo)
Zero Conditional es usado de la siguiente manera:
(Affirmative Sentences): If + Verb (Simple Present) + Verb (Simple Present)
Ejemplo
If you feel sick, take an aspirin
(Si te sientes enfermo, tmate una aspirina)
(Negative Sentences): If + (Dont / Doesnt / Isnt / Arent) + Verb + (Dont /
Doesnt / Isnt / Arent) + Verb
Ejemplo
If you arent sure, ask the teacher
(Si no ests seguro, pregntale al profesor)
EXERCISES
I. Match the sentences in column A with those in column B
A
1. If you feel tired
____ the roof is leaking
2. Go to the doctor if
____ take a rest
3. If its raining
____ take a bus
4. Call her later if
____ if you feel sick
5. If you go to the supermarket
____ wear a raincoat
6. Call the handy man if
____ she doesnt answer the phone
7. If your car doesnt work
____ bring some cheese
II. Complete the sentences using the verbs in parentheses ( )

1. If you ________________(be) hungry, ________________(eat) some
fruits
2. ______________(call) Brenda if you ___________(need) more
information
3. If Alicia ______________(go) to the party, I ___________(go), too
4. ________________(take) the subway if the streets ___________(be)
crowded
5. If the music ___________(be) too loud, ___________(turn down) the
volume
6. ____________(open) the windows if it _____________(be) too hot in
here
7. ____________(go) to bed early if you ______________(be) sleepy
III. Translate the following sentences into Spanish

1. Take an aspirin if you have a headache
__________________________________________________________
2. Repair the computer if it is not working
__________________________________________________________
3. Watch T.V. if you are bored
__________________________________________________________
4. Have some water if you are thirsty
__________________________________________________________
5. Dont go to the mountain if it is snowing
__________________________________________________________
6. Put on your glasses if you dont see well
__________________________________________________________
7. Take a break if you are stressed
__________________________________________________________
FIRST CONDITIONAL
FIRST CONDITIONAL es usado para referirnos a causas (acciones, eventos y
estados) en el presente que tienen consecuencias y/o efectos (positivos o
negativos) en el futuro
Ejemplos
If you dont study, you will not pass the course
(Si t no estudias, no pasars de curso)
You will need a visa if you travel abroad
(T necesitars una visa si viajas a otro pas)
I will go to the party if you invite me
(Yo ir a la fiesta si t me invitas)
Generalmente, First Conditional posee un verbo en presente simple (la causa)
mientras que el efecto o consecuencia se expresa con el verbo en futuro (will +
verbo)
Ejemplo
If you travel around, you will need a visa
(Simple Present)
(Future)
First Conditional es usado de la siguiente manera:
(Affirmative Sentences): If + Verb (Simple Present) + Will + Verb
Ejemplo
If you study, you will pass the exam
(Negative Sentences): If + (dont / doesnt / isnt / arent) + Will + (not) + Verb
Ejemplo
If I dont study, you will not pass the exam
EXERCISES
I. Re-write the following sentences and put them in the correct order
Example
you / will / exam / the/ pass / if / study / you
If you study, you will pass the exam
1. she / wont / if / you / invite / dont / her / come

_________________________________________________________
2. get / will / sick / dont / you / if / you / take care
__________________________________________________________
3. wont / work / sick / if / he / is / he
__________________________________________________________
4. cloudy / if / is / it / rain / it / will
__________________________________________________________
5. buy / will / I / a new T.V. / this / if / doesnt / work
__________________________________________________________
6. She / repair / the roof / wont / if / doesnt / she / have / money
__________________________________________________________
7. I / go / will / he / calls / me / if
__________________________________________________________
II. Match the sentences in A with those in B

A
1. I will study if
____ she buys the tickets
2. Mary will visit her parents if
____ they will be tired tomorrow
3. If they dont sleep now
____ it gets cloudy
4. It will rain if
____ you work very hard
5. If you break a mirror
____ you can go to the party
6. You will be successful if
____ you help me
7. If you behave well
____ you will seven years of bad luck
PRESENT PERFECT
Qu es el Presente Perfecto?
El Presente Perfecto es usado para referirnos a una accin, evento o estado
que comenz en un punto inespecfico en el pasado y que continua hasta el
presente o bien ha finalizado recientemente.
Ejemplo
I have lived in Santiago for 20 years
(Yo he vivido en Santiago por 20 aos)
En simples palabras, yo ha vivido hace 20 aos en Santiago. Sin embargo, no
se menciona desde cuando exactamente. Adems, la oracin indica que hata el
momento, "yo" sigue viviendo en la misma ciudad.
Uso del Presente Perfecto
Formamos el Presente Perfecto con:
El verbo "Have" que acta como verbo auxiliar
Have: I, You, We, They
Has : He, She, It
Ejemplo
I have just done my homework
She has already finished her report
Mientras que el Verbo Principal debe estar en su forma Participia (3era
columna de de la lista de verbos irregulares y -ed para aquellos que son
regulares)
Ejemplo
I have just done my homework
(Yo he terminado mi tarea recin)
Affirmative Sentences:
Have / has + Past Participle form
Ejemplo: We have gone to the beach two times this month
Negative Sentences:
Ejemplo: We havent gone to the beach this month
Questions:
Ejemplo: Have you gone to the beach this month? Yes, I have // No, I havent
Uso de Just, Already, Yet, Since, and For
1. Just : Recin / Recientemente / un momento atrs
Ejemplo: They have just left the classroom (ellos han dejado la sala de
clases hace un momento atrs)
2. already: Antes de lo esperado
Ejemplo: Rose has already her homework (Rose ya ha terminado su tarea
antes de lo esperado)
3. Yet: Todavac (slo en oraciones negativas a interrogativas)
Ejemplo: Daisy and Tom haven't arrived yet (Daisy y Tom no han llegado
todava)
4: Since: Desde (lo usamos para indicar una fecha especfica)
Ejemplo: I have lived in Santiago since March, 1998 (Yo he vivido en
Santiago desde Marzo de 1998)
4. For: Desde (lo usamos para indicar un periodo de tiempo general)
Ejemplo: I have lived in Santiago for 15 years (Yo he vivido en Santiago por
15 aos) Ntese que no se mencionan fechas especficas como en la oracin
anterior
EXERCISES
I. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in
parentheses
a. I have _____________(write) a letter to my friend in Colombia
b. She has _________________(do) the shopping today
c. We havent ______________(pay) the electric bills yet
d. Tom has _________________(study) mathematica all day long
e. Is Isabel here? "No, she has just ________________(leave)
f. The flight has already _____________________(arrive)
g. Dan hasn't ________________(go) to bed yet
II. Circle the correct answer to complete each sentence
a. Richard has / have gone to the supermarket this morning
b. Anne haven't / hasn't written the paper yet
c. The teachers have / has worked hard all this year
d. Charlie has / have bought a new car this month
e. The kids havent / hasnt cleaned up the bedroom
f. Have / has you seen Gloria these days? No, I havent / hasnt
g. We have / has taken a lot of pictures today
III. Complete these sentences using just, already, yet, since and for
a. The mailman hasn't come ____________
b. I have ____________spoken to your sister
c. Has Mario bought a car? No, He hasnt _______________
d. Rita has worked in the company _______________April 2000
e. They have __________________eaten breakfast
f. Sarah has ___________________got out of the hospital
g. My parents have been married _________________30 years

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La voz pasiva se utiliza cuando queremos darle mayor importancia a la accin y

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Voz Pasiva Pasada: Se utiliza cuando el verbo de la oracin activa est

Write ACTIVE or PASSIVE

1. Hamlet was written by William Shakespeare

2. Tom eats a lot of fruits and vegetables

3. The house was sold last year

4. Mike didnt find his keys

5. Susan and Marie are reading the newspaper

6. He was drinking a coke yesterday afternoon

7. Cartoons are watched by the children

8. The horse is ridden by the boy

9. The teacher is teaching the lesson

10. The house was painted last summer

II. Change the following sentences into passive voice

Little Ron was playing in his playpen yesterday afternoon.

Little Ron wasn't playing in his playpen yesterday afternoon.

(?) yes/no questions:

Was Little Ron playing in his playpen yesterday afternoon?

What was little Ron playing yesterday afternoon?

NEGATIVE SENTENCE (-)

Little Ron didn't play soccer last saturday.

YES/ NO QUESTIONS (?)

Did Little Ron play soccer last saturday?

WH- QUESTIONS (WH- ?)

En algunos casos, se puede usar tanto el pasado simple como el pasado

El pasado continuo se refiere a una accin que estaba en progreso, mientras el

Change in Past Simple these verbs

Complete with Past Simple tense

1. My friends ________________ (not travel) to New York last summer.

Complete with Past Continuous

1. I ________________ (drink) a milk at breakfast.

Complete the sentences with Past Simple and Past Continuous

1. While I __________ (wash) the dishes, I __________ (break) a glass.

3. My mother ___________ (sleep) when the telephone ________ (ring)

You mustn't smoke in non-smoking areas

Let's see some examples:

Possibility: -Could you go to the library yesterday? -No, I couldn't. It

Liz can play the piano very well.

Es importante mencionar que cuando se pide permiso could es usado en el

-Could I open the window, sir?

You should study for the test. It won't be easy. (Obligation)

Complete these sentences with CAN / CANT/ COULD/

1. Im afraid I ______________ to your party next week.

1. (Liz needs a change) She should go away for a few days.

COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE

Sin embargo, hay algunos sustantivos que no siguen esa regla:

there are lots of sheep on this prairie.

"MANY" (muchos) se usa para preguntas y oraciones afirmativas y

I have many friends in my English class.

I don't have many teachers at school. Only two.

see A FEW cars.

III. Match the sentences in A with those in B

_____ some questions to the witnesses

b. The police has asked

_____ some money?

_____ any food in the fridge?

d. Can you give me?

_____ some friends

e. I don't have ...

_____ any money here

_____ some advice?

1. While I (wash) the dishes, I (break) a glass.

3. My mother ___ (sleep) when the telephone (ring)