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Active and Passive

Show by means of sentences whether these verbs can be used both in active and also in passive constructions.

2

Show, Don’t Tell

Find a way to let people know what is happening without actually saying it.

3

Prepositions

Make up sentences to show which prepositions we use after each word given.

4

Verbs of Motion

Make up sentences to show the subtle shades of meaning in words such as slither, soar and stampede.

5

Verbs of Light

Show that you know the difference between glint, twinkle and flash.

6

Subject and Object

Compose two sentences for each of these nouns, one where it is the subject of the verb and (if possible) one where it is the object.

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