Non-Progressive Passive

( a ) The door is old. ( b ) The door is green. ( c ) The door is locked. In (a) and (b): old and green are adjectives. They describe the door. In (c): locked is a past participle. It is used as an adjective. It describes the door.

( j ) I am interested in Chinese art. ( k ) He is satisfied with his job. (I ) Ann is married to Alex. Prepositions other than by can follow non-progressive passive verbs.

(m) I don’t know where I am. I am lost. (n ) I can’t find my purse. It is gone. (o ) I am finished with my work. ( p ) I am done with my work.

Exercise 26. page 227 Complete the sentences with the non- progressive passive of the verbs in parentheses. Use the simple present or the simple past.

1. Olga is wearing a blouse. It (make) is made____________ of cotton. 2. The door to this room (shut) __________________ . 3. The lights in this room (turn) ________________ on. 4. This room (crowd, not) ________________________ . 5. We can leave now because class (finish)_________ . 6. It is hot in this room because the window (close)_____ .

7. Yesterday it was hot in this room because the window (close) ____________ _________ 8. We are ready to sit down and eat dinner. The table (set) _______________the meat and rice (do) ________ , and the candles (light) _____________(3-4) 9. Where’s my wallet? It (go) ___________________ ! Did you take it? 10. Hmmm. My dress (tear) ________ . I wonder how that happened.

Exercise 27. Complete each sentence with an appropriate form of the words in the list.

1. Excuse me, sir. Could you give me some directions? I am lost 2. Let’s find another restaurant. This one _________ too ______ We would have to wait at least an hour for a table. 3. The meeting _____________________________ for tomorrow at nine. 4. That’s hard work! I _____________ . I need to rest for a while. 5. You told me one thing, and John told me another. I don’t know what to think. I ___________

6. Annie can’t close the window. It ……………………. 7. Louise is probably sleeping. The lights in her room ………….

Common Non-Progressive Passive Verbs + Prepositions

Exercise 29. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions Situation: Maya is a toymaker. She makes simple toys from wood. 1. She is excited about creating toys children enjoy. 2. She is known ____________creating high-quality toys. 3. She is interested ____________how children play with one another. 4. She is pleased ____________ the response to her toys. 5. Her toys are made ___________ wood. 6. The materials in her toys are limited ____________wood. 7. She is disappointed ____________many of the popular toys in stores today. 8. She worries ____________toys that don’t encourage children to use their imagination. For, in, with, of, to, in-with, about

Exercise 31. Looking at grammar Exercise 31. Looking at grammar. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. 1. Jack is married ____________Joan. 2. Could I please have the dictionary when you are finished ___________________________ it? 3. My car is equipped ____________air-conditioning and a sun roof. 4. Gandhi was committed ____________nonviolence. He believed in it all of his life. 5. Barbara turned off the TV because she was tired __________________ listening to the news. 6. The choices in that restaurant are limited ___________ pizza and sandwiches.

Exercise 32. Complete each sentence with the non-progressive passive form of the given verb and an appropriate preposition. Use the simple present.

Exercise 34. Add the missing preposition to each sentence. 1. I ’m not acquainted with that man. Do you know him? 2. The department store was filled toys for the holiday sale. 3. Bert’s bald head is protected the hot sun when he’s wearing his hat. 4. Your leg bone is connected your hip bone. 5. A person who is addicted drugs needs professional medical help.