Choose the right form of the verb to make the sentences complete. 1)I can't give you John's article...

Let's go through each sentence and choose the correct form of the verb to make the sentences complete, along with explanations for each choice:

1) I can't give you John's article now. It (is translated/is being translated).

• Correct form: is being translated
• Explanation: The use of "now" indicates that the action is currently in progress, so the present continuous passive form "is being translated" is appropriate.

2) We couldn't get in because the rooms (were painted/were being painted).

• Correct form: were being painted
• Explanation: The past continuous passive "were being painted" suggests an action that was ongoing at a specific time in the past, which prevented you from getting in.

3) When your granny was a little girl, computer games (were not played/were not being played).

• Correct form: were not played
• Explanation: This refers to a general fact in the past; computer games did not exist or were not common, so the simple past passive "were not played" is correct.

4) In England, milk and newspapers (are brought/are being brought) to the door of your cottage.

• Correct form: are brought
• Explanation: The present simple passive "are brought" indicates a regular or habitual action.

5) At the moment a new bridge (is built/is being built) across the river.

• Correct form: is being built
• Explanation: "At the moment" suggests an action in progress, so the present continuous passive "is being built" is appropriate.

6) I can't give you any information about the project. It (is discussed/is being discussed) now.

• Correct form: is being discussed
• Explanation: The use of "now" indicates that the discussion is currently happening, requiring the present continuous passive "is being discussed."

7) Christmas and Easter (are celebrated/are being celebrated) in many European countries.

• Correct form: are celebrated
• Explanation: This statement refers to a general truth or habitual action, so the present simple passive "are celebrated" is correct.

8) Such cakes (are made/are being made) easily.

• Correct form: are made
• Explanation: This is a general statement about the ease of making such cakes, so the present simple passive "are made" is appropriate.

9) What about the hall? - When I entered the house it (was decorated/was being decorated).

• Correct form: was being decorated
• Explanation: The past continuous passive "was being decorated" indicates that the decoration was in progress when you entered the house.

10) Everybody was busy. The rooms (were prepared/were being prepared) for the arriving guests.

• Correct form: were being prepared
• Explanation: The past continuous passive "were being prepared" suggests that the preparation was ongoing at that time, which kept everyone busy.

These choices reflect the appropriate use of passive forms based on the context and time references provided in each sentence.

1) I can't give you John's article now. It is being translated. 2) We couldn't get in because the rooms were being painted. 3) When your granny was a little girl, computer games were not played. 4) In England, milk and newspapers are brought to the door of your cottage. 5) At the moment, a new bridge is being built across the river. 6) I can't give you any information about the project. It is being discussed now. 7) Christmas and Easter are celebrated in many European countries. 8) Such cakes are made easily. 9) What about the hall? When I entered the house, it was being decorated. 10) Everybody was busy. The rooms were being prepared for the arriving guests.

1) is being translated 2) were being painted 3) were not played 4) are brought 5) is being built 6) is being discussed 7) are celebrated 8) are made 9) was being decorated 10) were being prepared