Question

Write why it is so. Use present perfect passive.
1) Susan can’t buy any bread on her way home. Why? (The shops/close.)
2) Alice doesn’t want to watch this film. Why? (It/broadcast/many times.)
3) Steve is packing his travelling bags. Why? (He/offer to take part in the sea
voyage.)
4) Gregory’s car looks nice and clean. Why? (It/wash.)
5) Mother is smiling. Why? (She/give/a wonderful birthday gift.)
6) The footballers are happy and excited. Why? (An important match/win.)
7) I’m sure I have her current address. Why? (It/send/to me/by Ann herself.)
8) The dog is hungry. Why? (It/not give food since yesterday.)
9) The young men are excited. Why? (They/inform about their trip.)
10) Ann is a very knowledgeable student. Why? (She/read lots of books.)

Answer 1

1. The shops have been closed.
2. It has been broadcast many times.
3. He has been offered to take part in the sea voyage.
4. It has been washed.
5. She has been given a wonderful birthday gift.
6.  An important match has been won.
7. It has been sent to me by Ann herself.
8. It hasn’t been given food since yesterday.
9. They have been informed about their trip.
10. Lots of books have been read by her.