Question

Exercise 2. Раскройте скобки, используя Причастие I или Причастие II:

1. The British Isles (to consist) of two large islands, have their total area over 244000 square kilometres.

2. (To accept) the invitation, we made a tour round the Houses of Parliament.

3. The weather, (to change) very often, is constant topic of conversation in England.

4. (To be) a constitutional monarchy, Great Britain is governed by the Parliament.

5. The British Isles, (to separate) from the European continent, are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the Irish Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel.

6. The Prime Minister is the majority party leader, (to appoint) to this post by the Queen.

7. (To situate) on the British Isles, the United Kingdom is made up of four countries.

8. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and warm waters of the Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles (to make) it mild the whole year round.

Answer 1

1) consisted;
2) Accepting;
3) changing;
4) Being
5) separated 
6) appointive
7) Situated
8) making