Choose the word (rule, regulation, law) to fill in the gaps. Mind the difference between the meanings of these words. NB.
RULE – an instruction that says what people are allowed to do or not allowed to. Rule is not so official as regulation. They may be written down, may be not.
REGULATION – an official rule made by a government (or organization), which is part of a set of rules. Regulations are usually adopted by officials or authorities and written down. They are to control conduct of people or quality of things.
LAW – an official rule that all the citizens of a country must obey; also, a code of behaviour or ethics. Laws are written down and enforced among all members of a state.
1. Many doctors backed plans for a ___ banning all tobacco advertising. 2. New safety ___ have been brought in.
3. There are exceptions to every ___.
4. Newton’s ___ of motion are three physical laws that, together, laid
the foundation for classical mechanics.
5. Grammatical ___ prescribe how words may be used together.
6. Everyone is equal under the ___.
The postbox will be emptied tomorrow.
The stamps will be postmarked at the post office.
The letters will be sorted into the different towns.
The mail will be loaded into the train.
The mailbags will be unloaded after their journey.
Past Simple Passive:
The postbox was emptied yesterday.
The mail was loaded into the train.
The bags were taken to the post office.
The letters were sorted into the different streets.
The letters were delivered.
Present Simple Passive:
The stamps are postmarked at the post office.
The mail is loaded into the train.
The letters are sorted into the different towns.
The bags are taken to the post office.
The letters are delivered.