Tests for learning English

1. We saw a man steal a box of chocolates that they made in Switzerland.

A man was seen steal a box of chocolates that was made in Switzerland.
A man was seen stolen a box of chocolates that was made in Switzerland.
A man was seen to steal a box of chocolates that is made in Switzerland.
A man was seen stealing a box of chocolates that is made in Switzerland.
A man was seen to steal a box of chocolates that was made in Switzerland.

2. People say that he was the head of the organisation, which is why they want the authorities to punish him.

People say that he was the head of the organisation, which is why they want him punished.
It was said that he was the head of the organisation, which is why they want him punished.
He is said to have been the head of organisation, which is why they want him to be punished.
He is said to be the head of organisation, which is why they want him to be punished.
It was said that he was the head of the organisation, which is why they want him to be punished.

3. They decided not to release him from prison, so they didn't, which annoyed a lot of people.

They decided not to be released from prison, which annoyed a lot of people.
They decided that he should not be released from prison, which annoyed a lot of people.
They decided that he should not have been released from prison, which annoyed a lot of people.
It was decided not to have released him from prison, which annoyed a lot of people.
It was decided not to have released him from prison, which was annoyed by a lot of people.

4. They suggested building the new barn then. They wanted to finish it before the rainy season.

It was suggested that the new barn was built then. They wanted to be finished before the rainy season.
It was suggested that the new barn was built then. They wanted it to be finished before the rainy season.
They suggested that the new barn should be built then. They wanted to be finished before the rainy season.
They suggested that the new barn should be built then. They wanted it to be finished before the rainy season.
They suggested the new barn being built then. They wanted to finish it before the rainy season.

5. Someone stole my wallet on the tube. As a result, I could not buy the presents that I promised you.

My wallet was stolen on the tube. As a result, the presents could not be bought that I promised you.
I had my wallet stolen on the tube. As a result, the presents that you were promised could not be bought.
I got my wallet stolen on the tube. As a result, the presents that you were promised were not bought.
I had my wallet stolen by someone on the tube. As a result, the presents that you were promised could not be bought.
My wallet was stolen by someone on the tube. As a result, the presents that I promised you could not be bought.

6. We have brought you some black coffee to keep you awake so that you can finish your essay tonight.

You have been brought some black coffee to be kept awoken that your essay can be finished tonight
You have been brought some black coffee to be kept awake that your essay can be finished tonight
You have been brought some black coffee to keep you awake so that your essay can be finished tonight
Some black coffee has been brought you to keep you awake so that your essay can be finished tonight
You have been brought some black coffee to keep awake so that your essay is finished tonight

7. I have had this house since 1999. They renovated it the next year.

I have had this house since 1999. I had it renovated the next year.
This house has been had since 1999. It was renovated the next year
I have had this house since 1999. I got it to be renovated the next year.
This house has been had since 1999. I got it renovated the next year
This house has been had since 1999. It got renovated the next year

8. No-one should sign a contract without reading it first. 'Do not trust any bank,' he said.

A contract should be signed without reading it first. He is said not to trust any bank.
No contract should be signed without being read first. He is said not to trust any bank.
No contract should be signed without being read it first. You ought not to trust any bank.
No contract should be signed without being read it first. You should not trust any bank.
A contract should not be signed without being read first. You should not trust any bank.

9. You must water these plants. You will have to water them every day. If you do not look after them properly, they will wither.

These plants need watering. They will have to be watered every day. If they are not looked after properly, they will wither.
These plants need to be watered. They will have to be watered every day. If they are not looked properly, they will wither.
These plants must be watered. They will have to be watered every day. If they are not looked properly, they will wither.
These plants are to be watered. They will have to be watered every day. If they are not looked properly, they will wither.
These plants need water. They will have to be watered every day. If they are not looked properly, they will wither.

10. They accused her of murdering her husband, and sentenced her to death. They killed her, but three years later they discovered that she was innocent: they found the real murderer.

She was accused of murdering her husband, and sentenced to death. She was killed by them, but three years later they discovered that she was innocent: the real murderer was found.
She was accused of murdering her husband, and was sentenced to death. She was killed, but three years later they discovered that she was innocent: the real murderer was found.
She was accused by them of murdering her husband, and was sentenced to death. She was killed by them, but three years later they discovered that she was innocent: the real murderer was found.
She was accused of murdering her husband, and was sentenced to death. She was killed, but three years later they were discovered that she was innocent: the real murderer had been found.
She was accused of murdering her husband, and was sentenced to death. She was killed, but three years later it was discovered to be innocent: the real murderer was found.

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