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The passive
Look at these sentences, which are all in the present tense.
The basic equipment is obtained from the C.S.S.D.
The following items are included in the dressing pack
Non disposable equipment is sent back to the C.S.S.D.
Forceps are generally needed for ward dressings.
B. What can you say about the trolleys which someone washes with
soap and water everyday?
The trolleys ............................................... with soap and water every day.
What can you say about the equipment which some people send back to the C.S.S.D.?
The equipment .......................................... back to the C.S.S.D.
Put the following sentences into the present passive
1 Someone washes the trolley with soap and water.
2 Someone washes the trolleys with soap and water.
3 Someone then dries the trolleys.
4 Someone gives the patient an injection every morning.
5 Someone gives these patients injections every morning.
6 Someone discards the disposable equipment after use.
7 Someone carries out most of these procedures in the ward.
8 Someone mops the trolley with an antiseptic.
C. Look at these sentences, with are all in the past tense:
The dressing trolley was washed yesterday morning.
The soiled dressings were discarded.
Mr. Smith was taken to the casualty department.
His clothes were removed.
1 Someone took Mr. Smith to the orthopedic ward last night.
2 Someone told them to roll up their sleeves.
3 Someone asked her to take a deep breath.
4 Someone wheeled the trolleys into the ward.
5 Someone performed the operation last week.
6 Someone removed her stitches yesterday morning.
7 Someone gave the baby an injection.
8 Someone admitted Mr. and Mrs. Jones the day before yesterday.
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