Mechanics of writing a letter

They wrote the report in a terrible hurry.
The report was written in a terrible hurry.

a. They have painted the house recently.
b. Someone has stolen my bicycle.
c. We must follow the instructions.
d. People speak English in many countries.
e. They had already announced the results.

Complete the sentences with the correct participle forms of the verbs. Choose from the list given below.

paint, teach, know, grow, leave, see, catch, break, run, read

a. I have never _________________ such a beautiful sunset before.

b. The children have _________________ a cold after playing in the rain.

c. The boy has _________________ his bag on the bench.

d. The vase was _________________ into pieces by accident.

e. The tree has _________________ tall and strong over the years.

f. The teacher has _________________ us a new poem today.

g. He looked tired after _________________ for hours.

h. She was _________________ a novel when I called her.

i. The wall was beautifully _________________ by the students.

j. That boy is well _________________ for his helpful nature.

 In the following memo the linking words and phrases are missed out. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the ones given.

(However, Moreover, Consequently, Because, Besides, On the other hand, To summarize, As a result)

 Rewrite the following sentences using the passive form. First one is done for you as an example.

 The cultural committee of your college is organizing an inter-college debate competition. As the secretary of the committee, draft a notice for the college notice board providing all the necessary details in about 100 words.

 Write a telephone conversation between you and the hotel receptionist to book a room and ask about facilities and charges.