Complete the sentences to explain why people didn't manage to do what they wanted. Use the passive voice. 1 James wanted to enter the room 2 I wanted to buy a new video film yesterday
1 James wanted to enter the room, but the door was locked.
2 I wanted to buy a new video film yesterday, but the shop was closed.
3 I wanted to go to the theatre on Saturday, but all the tickets were sold out/had been sold out.
4 Cathy thought about taking a radio to the country, but it was broken.
5 I wanted to read the paper, but it was written in some unknown language.
6 Allan wanted to break the wall, but it was made of stone.
7 They wanted to drive to the village, but the road was blocked by a fallen tree.
2 I wanted to buy a new video film yesterday, but the shop was closed.
3 I wanted to go to the theatre on Saturday, but all the tickets were sold out/had been sold out.
4 Cathy thought about taking a radio to the country, but it was broken.
5 I wanted to read the paper, but it was written in some unknown language.
6 Allan wanted to break the wall, but it was made of stone.
7 They wanted to drive to the village, but the road was blocked by a fallen tree.