Singular. 1. I might be COMPLETE. 2. Thou mightest be 3. He might be served Plural. 1. We might be 2. You might be 3. They might be 2 The other signs are could,' 'would,'' should.' served2 served Copy out the following sentences, underlining the passive forms, and explaining them (as at p. 73). The brother was praised for his diligence. The soldier will be kindly treated; for he has been severely wounded. The letter is now written. You had been often told so. They will be well received. The men had been warned of the danger. It will have been finished long before we arrive. The book may have been spoiled. The prisoners might have been released. Wine is imported into England. If the letter be written in time, it may be sent to the post-office. Let him be praised, if his lesson be well said. The question having been settled, and everything being now prepared, it was resolved to proceed at once. The house was let for a month. Being praised too frequently, he became conceited. I am delighted to hear of your success. quarrel was settled long ago. If I be killed in battle, let my body be conveyed to England. I wish to be informed more fully on this subject. This step would have been taken before, had it not been opposed by G The some of the members. The lessons will have been said, and the exercises corrected by nine o'clock. Pythagoras is said to have been impressed with this belief. A loud noise was heard in the street. Her spirits had been broken by this ill treatment. The principle will be explained by the lecturer. I might have been persuaded last week; now, it is too late. I am glad that you were kindly received. This difficulty having been overcome, the work was soon accomplished. A glorious victory has been gained. Come, be persuaded; and let the order be issued. EXERCISE 3. ON ACTIVE AND PASSIVE FORMS. The learner is to write out the following sentences; marking and explaining both the active and passive forms of all the verbs used. He was They used to work and read together. accompanied by his son. She gave me an account of what happened. A new calamity had befallen him. He had now sufficiently recovered his health to pursue his journey. The malady had reduced her to a deplorable state of weakness. She was writing to request his advice. The father, when his daughter was somewhat composed, detailed the intelligence he had received. All was now going on well. The city was besieged. Brought up together, they had been inseparable companions from youth. It pleased him that his friend should occupy this position. It might have been differently arranged. The queen will be attended by |