Date: 20 Sept 2004 Firma. 1) Sentence transformation Transform the following sentences, so that the meaning remains the same.

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1 Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia Scienze Giuridiche Grammatica Inglese Nome... N Matricola. Date: 20 Sept 2004 Firma 1) Sentence transformation Transform the following sentences, so that the meaning remains the same. Active/ passive 1. Candidates should write their answers in ink. Answers The police require all foreign nationals to register at their nearest police station. All foreign nationals Witnesses identified the criminal from the police line-up. The criminal Customs official prevented nineteen illegal immigrants from entering the country. Nineteen immigrants.. 'If' sentences 5. People allow their dogs to foul the pavements because very few fines are imposed If more fines. 6. Applications must be submitted before the end of October If you don't. 7. By pressing this button an alarm is activated. If you.. 8. I don t think you should speak aggressively to the official. If I. Modals 9. The jury is forbidden to discuss the case The jury 10. It is not necessary to display your student card when you enter a university classroom. 11. It is possible that he is not guilty He., there isn t much evidence against him. 12. You are advised to inform the police if you see any suspicious activity. You if you see any suspicious activity. Direct/ Indirect 13." You cannot leave your bicycle here," said the park warden to the cyclist. The park warden told "Where did you go on the night of Feb 14th, 2003?" asked the prosecuting lawyer. The prosecuting lawyer asked the accused where

2 15 Where are you staying in this country?" asked the customs officer. The customs officer asked the traveller where "Please don't smoke on the train " said the ticket inspector to the travellers. The ticket inspector asked the travellers 2) Gap-filling Complete the following sentences using a word from the list below. There are some words you don't need. 1. The Ministry will introduce drugs tests for suspects who are arrested for burglary and crime. 2. In view of the boy s youth the police decided not to press.. 3. There is growing.. that alcohol abuse is linked to violent crime. 4. The.. specialist gathered material at the scene of the crime. 5. The accused was. of all charges and allowed to go free. 6. It is the aim of the.. to gain a conviction. 7. The suspect was not detained but released on. 8. The must decide if the accused is innocent or. 9. If the accused is convicted the judge hands down the. 10. The police are. a man in connection with the murder. 11. The wronged party in a court case is called the The man was charged with causing grievous bodily. 13. The defendant.. innocent on all counts. 14. The defense counsel.. to the prosecution s line of questioning documents should be reported to the local police. 16. The defense counsel advised his.. to drop the case against his neighbour 17. A woman is standing.. for harbouring terrorists. 18. The crime of marrying when you are already married is called The man who offered the policeman money in exchange for his release, was convicted of.. bribery, security, pleaded, plaintiff, stolen, raided, forensic, acquitted, fine, released, prosecution, evidence, bail, jury, charges, questioning, trial, sentence, guilty, compulsory, harm, objected, client, bigamy 3) Word Formation Use the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 1. The man was arrested on. of involvement in the terrorist attack. (suspect) 2. The man was arrested for... ( thief) 3. The judge passes. (judge) to report an accident is a serious crime (fail) 5. ID cards are not in Britain. (compel) 6. He filed a against his neighbour who was always holding noisy parties. (complain) 7. The politician issued a. to the press regarding speculation that he was having an affair with his secretary. ( deny) 8. In Western countries it is. to have more than one wife. (legal ) 9. It is an to drive without insurance cover. (offend) 10. He was detained at his majesty s (please)

3 Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia Scienze Giuridiche Grammatica Inglese Nome... N Matricola. Date: 20 Sept 2004 Firma KEY 1) Sentence transformation Transform the following sentences, so that the meaning remains the same. Active/ passive 1. Candidates should write their answers in ink. Answers should be written in ink (by candidates) 2. The police require all foreign nationals to register at their nearest police station. All foreign nationals are required to register at their nearest police station 3. Witnesses identified the criminal from the police line-up. The criminal.was identified in the police line-up (by witnesses) 4. Customs official prevented nineteen illegal immigrants from entering the country. Nineteen immigrants were prevented from entering the country by customs officials. 'If' sentences 5. People allow their dogs to foul the pavements because very few fines are imposed If more fines were imposed people would not allow their dogs to foul the pavements. 6. Applications must be submitted before the end of October If you don't submit your application before the end of October, it will not be accepted/considered. 7. By pressing this button an alarm is activated. If you press this button, an alarm is activated. 8. I don t think you should speak aggressively to the official. If I were you I wouldn t speak aggressively to the official. Modals 9. The jury is forbidden to discuss the case The jury must not discuss the case. 10. It is not necessary to display your student card when you enter a university classroom. You don t have to/needn t display your student card when you enter a university classroom. 11. It is possible that he is not guilty He may not be guilty, there isn t much evidence against him. 12. You are advised to inform the police if you see any suspicious activity. You should inform the police if you see any suspicious activity. Direct/ Indirect 13." You cannot leave your bicycle here," said the park warden to the cyclist.

4 The park warden told the cyclist/ not to leave his bicycle there. / he could not leave his bicycle there. 14."Where did you go on the night of Feb 14th, 2003?" asked the prosecuting lawyer. The prosecuting lawyer asked the accused where he went/had gone on the night of Feb14th, 2003? 15 Where are you staying in this country?" asked the customs officer. The customs officer asked the traveller where he was staying in the /that country 16."Please don't smoke on the train " said the ticket inspector to the travellers. The ticket inspector asked the travellers not to smoke on the train. 2) Gap-filling Complete the following sentences using a word from the list below. There are some words you don't need. 20. The Ministry will introduce compulsory drugs tests for suspects who are arrested for burglary and crime. 21. In view of the boy s youth the police decided not to press charges There is growing evidence.. that alcohol abuse is linked to violent crime. 23. The forensic.. specialist gathered material at the scene of the crime. 24. The accused was acquitted. of all charges and allowed to go free. 25. It is the aim of the prosecution. to gain a conviction. 26. The suspect was not detained but released on bail. 27. The jury must decide if the accused is innocent or guilty. 28. If the accused is convicted the judge hands down the sentence. 29. The police are questioning. a man in connection with the murder. 30. The wronged party in a court case is called the plaintiff. 31. The man was charged with causing grievous bodily harm. 32. The defendant pleaded.. innocent on all counts. 33. The defense counsel objected.. to the prosecution s line of questioning. 34. Stolen.. documents should be reported to the local police. 35. The defense counsel advised his client.. to drop the case against his neighbour 36. A woman is standing trial.. for harbouring terrorists. 37. The crime of marrying when you are already married is called bigamy The man who offered the policeman money in exchange for his release, was convicted of bribery. bribery, security, pleaded, plaintiff, stolen, raided, forensic, acquitted, fine, released, prosecution, evidence, bail, jury, charges, questioning, trial, sentence, guilty, compulsory, harm, objected, client, bigamy 3) Word Formation Use the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. 1. The man was arrested on suspicion. of involvement in the terrorist attack. (suspect) 2. The man was arrested for theft... ( thief) 3. The judge passes. judgement. (judge) 4...Failure... to report an accident is a serious crime (fail) 5. ID cards are not compulsory in Britain. (compel) 6. He filed a complaint against his neighbour who was always holding noisy parties. (complain) 7. The politician issued a denial. to the press regarding speculation that he was having an affair with his secretary. (deny)

5 8. In Western countries it is illegal. to have more than one wife. (legal ) 9. It is an offence to drive without insurance cover. (offend) 10. He was detained at his majesty s pleasure (please)