Grammar Bank unit 8A - answer key

Ex. a

1. The road was closed after the accident.
2. My handbag has been stolen.
3. My house is being painted.
4. A meeting will be held / is being held tomorrow.
5. If the bomb hadn't been found in time, ...
6. You can be arrested for driving without a licence.
7. Miranda thinks she was followed / was being followed last night.
8. I hate being / to be woken up when I'm fast asleep.
9. The local police station is going to be closed.

Ex. b

1. It is believed that the burglar is a local man.
   The burglar is believed to be a local man.
2. It is said that the muggers are very dangerous.
   The muggers are said to be very dangerous.
3. It is thought that the robber entered through an open window.
   The robber is thought to have entered through an open window.
4. It is said that the murderer has disappeared.
   The murderer is said to have disappeared.
5. It is expected that the trial will last three weeks.
   The trial is expected to last three weeks.