II. State where the combination to be + participle II is a compound nominal predicate and where it is a simple predicate expressed by a verb in the Passive Voice.
1. Sam's body was twisted and deformed. (Abrahams). 2. Calling-off time depended on the state of the oast-house (сушилка для хмеля). Sometimes it was filled early. ... Then work was stopped. (Maugham). 3. I was sent in to get my tea. (Dickens). 4. Even when the lessons are done, the worst is yet to happen, in the shape of an appalling sum. (Dickens). 5. The whole body of the bird was shattered. (Aldridge). 6. He was wrapped up from head to foot... (Wells). 7. At this point a maid announced that supper was served and instantly Gilbert took his departure. (Dreiser). 8. "That's very good of you," said Dinny, icily, "but the harm is done, Professor." (Galsworthy). 9. He was called out of the room at this point. (Jerome). 10. I darted back into the morning-room again, just in time. I had not been seen. (Du Maurier).
III. Define the type of middle voice using transformations:
1. They never quarreled in other people's presence.
2. She rose suddenly.
3. The day ended, tranquil and bluish.
4. More than 50 years later, the book still sells well.
5. The new Holden Berlina handles like a junior sports sedan (...).
6. And it's latex paint, so it cleans up quickly and easily with soap and water.
7. [alarm system:] Installs quickly and easily--no wiring, no mains connection!
8. When no longer required, the discs remove easily.
9. The Waves, whose poetic prose now reads very awkwardly....
10. The top quality rods from Montegue, H&I, South Bend etc are good rods, fish well and look good.
11. That whole wheat flour bakes wonderful bread.
12. This wood carves beautiful …
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