1. Once we had _a_ cat. The word "cat" is specific, so we use the indefinite article "a" before it.
2. This is _the_ best film I've ever seen. "The" is used before a superlative adjective to indicate that it is the best out of all the films.
3. Russia is washed by _the_ White Sea. "The" is used because "White Sea" is a specific body of water.
4. __ The Sahara Desert is in the north of Africa. We use the definite article "the" before "Sahara Desert" because it is a specific desert.
5. She likes _red_. Since "red" is not a specific red color, no article is used.
6. My name is Aleksei. My surname is _Kuznetsov_. We use the definite article "the" before a specific surname.
7. The Belovs like playing _tennis_. No article is needed before a general activity like "playing tennis."
Explanation:
Articles (a, an, the) are used to specify or indicate the noun in a sentence. Here's a breakdown of how to choose the correct article:
- "A" is used before a singular countable noun that is not specific or known to the listener.
- "An" is used before a singular countable noun that starts with a vowel sound.
- "The" is used before a specific or known noun, a particular noun, or a noun that has been mentioned before.
- No article is used before a plural countable noun or an uncountable noun when referring to them in general.
By analyzing each sentence and considering the specific or general nature of the nouns, we can determine which article to use.
1. I was asked at the lesson yesterday. (Past Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense and in the passive voice because the subject (I) is receiving the action (asked). The verb "ask" is changed to its past participle form "asked" and the auxiliary verb "was" is added to indicate the passive voice.
2. My question will be answered tomorrow. (Future Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the future tense and in the passive voice because the subject (My question) is receiving the action (answered). The verb "answer" is changed to its passive form "will be answered" and the auxiliary verb "will" is added to indicate the future tense.
3. Your luggage has just been brought up in the lift. (Present Perfect Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the present perfect tense and in the passive voice because the subject (Your luggage) is receiving the action (brought). The verb "bring" is changed to its past participle form "brought" and the auxiliary verb "has" is added to indicate the present perfect tense.
4. At the last competition, the first prize was won by our team. (Past Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense and in the passive voice because the subject (The first prize) is receiving the action (won). The verb "win" is changed to its past participle form "won" and the auxiliary verb "was" is added to indicate the passive voice.
5. The lecture was attended by all of us. (Past Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense and in the passive voice because the subject (The lecture) is receiving the action (attended). The verb "attend" is changed to its past participle form "attended" and the auxiliary verb "was" is added to indicate the passive voice.
6. He was not seen yesterday. (Past Simple Passive + Negative)
Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense, in the passive voice, and in the negative form because the subject (he) is receiving the action (seen) and the negative word "not" is added before the verb. The verb "see" is changed to its past participle form "seen" and the auxiliary verb "was" is added to indicate the passive voice.
7. Moscow University was founded by Lomonosov. (Past Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense and in the passive voice because the subject (Moscow University) is receiving the action (founded). The verb "found" is changed to its past participle form "founded" and the auxiliary verb "was" is added to indicate the passive voice.
II Task:
1. The light is turned on when it is dark. (Present Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the present tense and in the passive voice because the subject (The light) is receiving the action (turned on). The verb "turn" is changed to its past participle form "turned" and the auxiliary verb "is" is added to indicate the passive voice.
2. Their translation was finished in time by the students. (Past Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense and in the passive voice because the subject (Their translation) is receiving the action (finished). The verb "finish" is changed to its past participle form "finished" and the auxiliary verb "was" is added to indicate the passive voice.
3. My work will be finished at about seven o’clock by me. (Future Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the future tense and in the passive voice because the subject (My work) is receiving the action (finished). The verb "finish" is changed to its passive form "will be finished" and the auxiliary verb "will" is added to indicate the future tense.
4. The door has been opened by someone. (Present Perfect Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the present perfect tense and in the passive voice because the subject (The door) is receiving the action (opened). The verb "open" is changed to its past participle form "opened" and the auxiliary verb "has" is added to indicate the present perfect tense.
5. I am often invited to their parties by them. (Present Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the present tense and in the passive voice because the subject (I) is receiving the action (invited). The verb "invite" is changed to its passive form "am often invited" and the auxiliary verb "am" is added to indicate the passive voice.
6. Where will a new library be built by them? (Future Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the future tense and in the passive voice because the subject (A new library) is receiving the action (built). The verb "build" is changed to its passive form "will be built" and the auxiliary verb "will" is added to indicate the future tense.
7. He is spoken of by people. (Present Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the present tense and in the passive voice because the subject (He) is receiving the action (spoken of). The verb "speak" is changed to its passive form "is spoken" and the preposition "of" is added to indicate the passive voice.
8. Whether he will be listened to by them is wondered. (Future Simple Passive)
Explanation: The sentence is in the future tense, in the passive voice, and in the passive form because the subject (he) is receiving the action (listened to) and the phrase "is wondered" is added at the beginning of the sentence. The verb "listen" is changed to its passive form "will be listened" and the auxiliary verb "will" is added to indicate the future tense.
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