Question

2 Complete the sentences using the correct active or passive form of theverbs in brackets.1 These days, people __ a lot of clothes on theinternet. (buy)2 Chains and padlocks — by punks in the 1970s.(wear)3 In the eighteenth century, new machinerywhich revolutionized the textile industry. (invent)4 A lot of cheap clothing ___ in Thailand thesedays. (make)5 Very thin models __ in some fashion shows. (ban)6 Torn jeansa popular fashion in the 1970s.(become)3 Make the active sentences passive.​

Answer 1

Correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1 These days, people buy a lot of clothes on the internet.

2 Chains and padlocks were worn by punks in the 1970s.

3 In the eighteenth century, new machinery was invented which revolutionized the textile industry.

4 A lot of cheap clothing is being made in Thailand these days.

5 Very thin models are banned in some fashion shows.

6 Torn jeans became a popular fashion in the 1970s.

3 Make the active sentences passive.​

1 These days, a lot of clothes are bought on the internet.

Answer 2

1. These days, a lot of clothes are bought on the internet. (buy)
2. Chains and padlocks were worn by punks in the 1970s. (wear)
3. In the eighteenth century, new machinery was invented which revolutionized the textile industry. (invent)
4. A lot of cheap clothing is made in Thailand these days. (make)
5. Very thin models are banned in some fashion shows. (ban)
6. Torn jeans became a popular fashion in the 1970s. (become)

Passive sentences:

1. Clothes are bought on the internet these days.
2. Punks wore chains and padlocks in the 1970s.
3. The textile industry was revolutionized by new machinery invented in the eighteenth century.
4. Clothing is made in Thailand these days.
5. Some fashion shows ban very thin models.
6. A popular fashion in the 1970s was torn jeans.