Question

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple Passive
or Past Simple Passive. Then tick () the items you
think are from real news stories.
1. In 1990, a bank robber in Canada
(catch) by the police
very quickly because he wrote his robbery
note on a bank form with his own details on it.
2. In the US, more than two million family pets
(steal) each year.
3. In 2006, a man in England
(sentence) to
15 minutes in prison for stealing clothes from
a shop. It was probably the shortest sentence
ever given​

Answer 1

Respuesta:

1. In 1990, a bank robber in Canada

was caught (catch) by the police very quickly because he wrote his robbery note on a bank form with his own details on it. [real news story]

2. In the US, more than two million family pets

are stolen (steal) each year. [real news story]

3. In 2006, a man in England was sentenced (sentence) to 15 minutes in prison for stealing clothes from a shop. It was probably the shortest sentence ever given. [real news story]