active or passive

1
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. Circle the active or passive forms to complete the sentences. 1) Volunteer firefighters were notified / notified about a dangerous forest fire that broke out last night. 2) The fire was probably caused / probably caused by lightning. 3) Helicopters were brought / brought firefighters into the area from many parts of the state 4) By late this afternoon, they had not been controlled / controlled the blaze. 5) Everyone is hoping that it will rain / be rained tonight. 6) Officials are advising / are advised local ranchers to leave the area at once. 7) Fires break out / are broken out in national parks every year 8) Modern equipment is used / uses to fight the fires. 9) Many people volunteer / are volunteered when a fire occurs 10) Hurried firefighters don't always follow / aren't always followed safety rules.

Upload: lulyds

Post on 16-Nov-2015

214 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

DESCRIPTION

activity

TRANSCRIPT

SHORT ANSWER

SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

Circle the active or passive forms to complete the sentences.

1) Volunteer firefighters were notified / notified about a dangerous forest fire that broke out last night.

2) The fire was probably caused / probably caused by lightning. 3) Helicopters were brought / brought firefighters into the area from many parts of the state4) By late this afternoon, they had not been controlled / controlled the blaze. 5) Everyone is hoping that it will rain / be rained tonight. 6) Officials are advising / are advised local ranchers to leave the area at once. 7) Fires break out / are broken out in national parks every year8) Modern equipment is used / uses to fight the fires. 9) Many people volunteer / are volunteered when a fire occurs10) Hurried firefighters don't always follow / aren't always followed safety rules.