2 Complete the sentences with the correct
passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1 190 million items of clothing — each year.
(throw away)
2 More clothes from the Far East in the next
five years. (import)
3 Most of the cotton which in the fashion
industry — organically. (use / not grow)
4 The first platform boots — in the sixteenth
century are — 'chopines'. (wear, call)
5 Roman clothing — in different sizes; it -
together. (not make/tie)
6 In a few years' time, new fabric — which can
generate power for your mp3 player using
thermal energy. (develop)
passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1 190 million items of clothing — each year.
(throw away)
2 More clothes from the Far East in the next
five years. (import)
3 Most of the cotton which in the fashion
industry — organically. (use / not grow)
4 The first platform boots — in the sixteenth
century are — 'chopines'. (wear, call)
5 Roman clothing — in different sizes; it -
together. (not make/tie)
6 In a few years' time, new fabric — which can
generate power for your mp3 player using
thermal energy. (develop)
Answers & Comments
1. 190 million items of clothing ARE THROWN each year.
2 More clothes from the Far East WILL BE IMPORTED in the next five years.
3 Most of the cotton which IS USED in the fashion industry ISN'T GROWN organically.
4 The first platform boots WERE WORN in the sixteenth century are CALLED 'chopines'.
5 Roman clothing WASN'T MADE in different sizes; it WAS TIED
together.
6 In a few years' time, new fabric WILL BE DEVELOPED which can
generate power for your mp3 player using thermal energy.