Mastering English Grammar: Passive Voice, Articles & Quantifiers

Unit 8: High-Level English Grammar Review

1. Verb Form Correction: Passive Voice Focus

Identify and correct the verb form errors in the following sentences, focusing on passive voice constructions.

1. Before we started, we were giving instructions on how to climb by an experienced climber. Correction: were given

2. Our instructor told us that our helmets should not were removed. Correction: be

3. The ropes we used that day have made of very strong nylon. Correction: were made

4. Our equipment was been checked carefully before we started. Correction: had been

5. When we were reached the summit, we took photos of the view from the top. Correction: reached

2. Sentence Transformations: Active to Passive Voice

Transform the following active voice sentences into passive voice, as shown in the example.

1. The local people have removed all the rubbish from the stream.
   All the rubbish from the stream has been removed by the local people.

2. We will use the valley to film a giant battle.
   The valley is to be used to film a giant battle.

3. Our teacher has rewarded us for our good behaviour.
   We have been rewarded by our teacher for our good behaviour.

4. Yesterday, the teacher gave us permission to use our mobile phones.
   We were given permission by the teacher to use our mobile phones.

5. Someone is going to give us a class on editing videos tomorrow.
   Tomorrow we are going to be given a class on editing videos.

3. Quantifiers and Articles: Choose the Correct Option

Choose the best option to complete each sentence.

1. We met very few people as we walked into the valley.

2. There was a lot of rubbish on the paths.

3. How much time will you spend walking along the cliffs?

4. On arrival at the airport, we discovered that our luggage was missing.

5. We chose to ski in the French Alps because of the large amount of snow that had fallen.

4. Article Usage: Identify and Cross Out

Identify and cross out the unnecessary article in each sentence.

1. My brother doesn’t like the animals, but I do. My favourite animal is the cat. Cross out: the (before "animals")

2. When we were coming out of a school, we saw my favourite actor. Cross out: a (before "school")

3. In the UK in the 1970s, the children didn’t have computers. Cross out: the (before "children")

4. When the manager missed the bus, she decided to take a taxi to the work. Cross out: the (before "work")

5. I use the internet to do my homework in the evening, before I go to the bed. Cross out: the (before "bed")

5. Unit Round-up: Comprehensive Grammar Quiz

Choose the best option (A, B, or C) to complete each sentence.

1. We reached – top of the mountain after a long climb. Correct Option: B

2. We had been walking for hours before we saw anyone. Correct Option: B

3. We were allowed to rest for half an hour before continuing. Correct Option: C

4. We found a perfect spot for a picnic. Correct Option: B

5. They didn’t bring any food, so we shared ours. Correct Option: C

6. There was only a little water left in the bottle. Correct Option: C

7. Everyone was warned about the bad weather. Correct Option: A

8. There was a lot of fog at the top of the mountain. Correct Option: B