Question

Match the names of the basic tenses and constructions with the following sentences. 1. passive 2. superlative 3. past continuous 4. verb + infinitive A.Money was the most important to him. B.The problem has been studied for three years, but they haven’t got any results. C. He managed to calm her by promising to return soon. D. The student was replying to the question when the headmistress came in.

Answer 1

Ответ:

В. Passive
А.Superlative
D.Past continuous
С.Verb + infinitive

Answer 2

Here are the matches between the sentences and the basic tenses and constructions:

1. Passive: B. The problem has been studied for three years, but they haven’t got any results.

   • This sentence uses the passive voice with "has been studied."

2. Superlative: A. Money was the most important to him.

   • This sentence contains a superlative construction, "the most important."

3. Past Continuous: D. The student was replying to the question when the headmistress came in.

   • This sentence uses the past continuous tense with "was replying."

4. Verb + Infinitive: C. He managed to calm her by promising to return soon.

   • This sentence uses the construction "managed to" followed by the infinitive "to calm" and "to return."

So, the matches are:

1. Passive
2. Superlative
3. Past Continuous
4. Verb + Infinitive