Part A: Introduction to Formal Writing
1. Fill in the blanks with the suitable form of the verb:
- I received a medal for the race yesterday.
- The girl was playing piano yesterday.
2. Change the given sentences to Passive voice:
- The flowers are being watered by Vivek every day.
- The tomato soup was prepared by my mother.
3. Change the given sentences to Active voice:
- The barrel can can the can.
- The mentor was advising the student.
4. Change the given sentences to Impersonal passive voice:
- The automatic traffic monitoring device was installed by the government.
- My instrument box has been stolen.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate Preposition:
- The dog is grateful to its owner.
- My brother’s wedding anniversary is on 5th November.
6. Choose the appropriate word from the given options:
- My grandfather was a heavy smoker, so few people were surprised when he died of oral cancer.
- She was a devoted wife who loved her husband more than anything else in the whole universe.
7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate Preposition:
- The opponents sat opposite to each other.
- The scientist looked through the microscope.
8. Fill in the blanks with the suitable form of the verb:
- A factory with modern equipment is for sale.
- We will paint our bedroom next month.
9. Change the sentences to passive voice:
- The house was destroyed by the storm.
- My ideas will be presented at the conference tonight.
10. Find out the word which has cloze meaning with the underlined word:
- It is possible, with current technological capabilities, to transmit...
d. send
- Wireless computer networking is also similar to cellular phone use...
d. alike