vain for some blue sky. Annoyed, he picked up his latest
football magazine to see if he could do the crossword.- In the following sentences identify the complements,
direct objects and indirect objects
(a) The teacher gave Jack a library book to read.
(b) She wrote several letters while she was waiting.
(c) He bought an ice cream at the kiosk near the beach.
(d) She gave him an apple.
(e) Their headmaster became an inspector.
(f) Peter is a good swimmer.- In the following sentences which verbs are used transi-
tively and which intransitively?
(a) The baby cried all day.
(b) He gave a lecture about the eclipse.
(c) He threw the ball accurately at the wicket.
(d) She is always talking.- Change the following sentences to the passive voice.
(a) The hostess served the guest of honour first.
(b) The landlord installed night storage heaters for his
XXstenants.See page 151 for suggested answers.
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