7 - Grammar - Advanced passive forms
Exercise
5
Use the prompts to write sentences using the passive infinitive or -ing form. Then discuss the statements.
Solution
- Most teenagers don't enjoy being shouted at.
- Most teenagers can't stand being ignored.
- Most teenagers would prefer not to be criticized.
- Most teenagers would like to be taken seriously.
- Most teenagers get tired of being judged.
- Most teenagers just want to be loved.
- Most teenagers dislike being told what to do.
- Most teenagers aren't interested in being compared to other teenagers.