Rephrasing 3
Rephrasing 3
Verbal Tenses
Rewrite the sentences with the present perfect and for or since
1-The last time she went home was three years ago
She…………………………………………………………..
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2-My dad last had a job two months ago
My dad………………………………………………………
3-She got ill last Wednesday and she is still ill
She…………………………………………………………...
Rewrite the sentences with the present perfect continuous and since
Advice
1-Do you think I should buy this dress? (OUGHT TO)
Do you think………………………………………………………………………………………?
2-People should do more physical exercise
People……………………………………………………………………………………….
3-You oughtn’t to tell him anything about it
You…………………………………………………………………………………
4-You had better not tell her the news
You……………………………………………………………………………….
5- It would be a good idea to speak to the Form teacher
You had…………………………………………………………………………………..
6-I advise you not to throw things at the elephants at the zoo
If I were……………………………………………………………………………………..
7-I advise you not to lie in the sun for such a long time
If I were……………………………………………………………………………………..
8-It would be a good idea to project the lesson on the screen
You……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggestions
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Do you…………………………………………………………………………?
3-Would you like some more biscuits?
Do you………………………………………………………………………..?
4-Would you like to have a kitten at home?
Do you………………………………………………………………………?
REVISION REPHRASING
1)When she was a young woman she would wear high-heeled boots
When she was……………………………………………………………………..
2)Elissa used to laugh more than her brother in the past
Elissa………………………………………………………………………………
3)Henry finds it strange to eat snails
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Henry is not………………………………………………………………………
4)It wasn’t difficult for them to cook
They were…..………………………………………………………………………
Verbal tenses (Past simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous, Past Perfect,
Future tenses)
1)She hasn’t celebrated her birthday at home for three years
She last…………………………………………………….
2)We haven’t elected a new government for four years
It is………………………………………………………..
3)On my walk the chemist , I met my neighbour
While I………………………………………………………..
4)In my gymnastic lesson, I fell down on the floor
While I………………………………………………………..
5)It’s ages since he last played the viola
He hasn’t…………………………………………………
6)It’s a long time since I last travelled by train
I haven’t………………………………………………
7)He started drinking too much alcohol two years ago
He has……………………………………………..
8)It’s half an hour now since they started shouting
They have……………………………………………….
9)The children finished their homework and then they ate an ice cream
The children ate an ice cream after…………………………………
10) My car broke down. I took it to the garage
I took my car to the garage because…………………………………….
11)Flight B70529 to Gatwick airport is taking off the ground in five minutes
Flight B 70529………………………………………..
12)Do you intend to pass this test?
Are you…………………………………………………….?
13)Michael and Susan are getting married next Saturday
Michael and Susan’s marriage……………………………………….
VERBAL TENSES
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8 The last time I saw Susan was at Christmas.
I haven’t ......................................................................
10 Mitch waited at the café for an hour. He left before Kelly arrived.
Mitch left the café because.........................................................
16 Zoe bought the CD, then she realised it was the wrong one.
Zoe realised the CD was the wrong one after.................................................
17 Becky finished university three months ago. She is still looking for a job. (for)
..................................................................................................
18 They started arguing two hours ago and they are still arguing (for)
................................................................................................
ADVICE
2 When you go to Ireland next year, you should visit “Trinity College”
When you go to Ireland next year, you……………………………………
SUGGESTIONS
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Why don’t……………………………………………
PAST HABIT
3 When my mum was a young girl she went dancing on Friday nights
When my mum was a young girl she……………………………………
5 We used to have lunch at the canteen of our school when we were children
We………………………………………………………………………………….
6 Frank would visit his grandparents every Saturday morning when he was a child
Frank……………………………………………………………………………………….
PRESENT HABIT
4 If you go to live in the United Kingdom, you’ll have to get used to driving on the left
If you go to live in the United Kingdom, you’ll have to………………………………………..
5 They are used to listening to loud noise because they live in the city centre.
They………………………………………………………………………………..
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NEW STRUCTURES AND REVISION
4-She was sorry because she didn’t know how to answer the question (COULD)
She was sorry because she……………………………..
7-It is not necessary for you to hoover the floor. I have already done it
You……………………………………..
8-In many Spanish schools it is compulsory to arrive in time for the lessons
In many Spanish schools, you………………………………………………
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We…………………………………………………………………………
4-He took the safe keys with him in case the security officer had gone home (Might)
He took the safe keys with him because he
thought…………………………………………………………………..
5-I can’t be sure but I’m quite confident that I will get a grant
I will (probably)……………………………………………..
7-I’m not sure what to study but it will either be English or German (Might)
I…………………………………………………………………………
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Revision: Verbal tenses------------}Present perfect /Present perfect continuous
4-Almodóvar started making films in 1980. He’s still making films today
Almodóvar has been……………………………………………………………
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14-It is not necessary for you to clean the house. I have already done it
You………………………………………………………………………………..
15-Perhaps it will be sunny tomorrow
It……………………………………………………………………………………
Despite….
Verbal tenses
4-I haven't seen my aunt and uncle for quite a long time
It's...
Passive voice
7-When they got back, someone had broken into the house
When they got back, the house...
10-People say that the Internet is the most important invention of recent years
The Internet...
Reported Speech
11-"Wouldn't it be a good idea to apply for a job with the local paper?” Jack said to me
Jack suggested...
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12-"Drop in and see me tomorrow" Peter said to Ann
Peter told...
Conditional Sentences
18-I didn't phone you because I didn't realize you were at home
If I...
21-If your performance isn't great, you won't be employed by this company
Unless your...
22-I don't have a word processor so I can't write your report with it
If I...
So & Such
23-The musical was so successful that all the tickets were sold
It was...
Modal Verbs
26-Perhaps I was asleep when you called because I didn't hear the phone
I....
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29-You are allowed to eat at the restaurant without wearing a tie
You don't...
Comparative sentences
38-When I was in hospital, they let us have visitors every day (ALLOW)
When I was in hospital, they.....
Léxicas
Connectors
Relative clauses
43-Sheila speaks good American English. She was born in Washington D.C
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Sheila, ...
Gerund / Infinitive
4. When we got to the stadium we found that they had cancelled the game.
B)Verbal Tenses
I was reading this book and he called me.
While...
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She has been studying English for two years.
It's ...
C)Reported Speech
He said: "Bob often reads a book."
He...
My mother said to me: "When did the girls help in the house."
My mother...
Mrs Smith said to my mother: "I will be 50 years old next week."
Mrs Smith...
In the summer they would walk along the beach and then have a swim.
In the summer they………
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Her mum…………………………………………………
7-You are allowed to play the music loud
Your parents……………………………………………
8-Students are allowed to sing in class
Teachers……………………………………………….
9-He can paint his room black
His parents……………………………………………..
10-She can have a part time job at the weekends
Her parents………………………………………………
3rd TERM
REVISION OF PREVIOUS TERMS
TOO/ENOUGH
Practice:
REPORTED SPEECH
Practice:
Statements:
6. “We visited her this morning”, they said
They said …
7. “They were here three months ago”, he said.
He said …
8. “I haven’t been waiting long”, she said
She said…
9. “ I can see you tomorrow”, he told him
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He told…
10.“I spoke to Jane last week”, Susan said.
Susan …
Questions:
1. “When are you coming back?”, I asked them
I asked them …
2. “Have you finished your exams?” she asked me
She asked …
3. “When was the timetable changed?” I asked
I asked …
4. “Where were you last night’”, her father asked her
Her father asked …
5. “Do you know who broke the window?” he asked
He asked if I knew who had broken the window
6. “When did you start learning Spanish?” she asked me
She asked me…
7. “Did you telephone my mother?” Tom asked her.
Tom asked her …
8. “Does this bus stop in Manchester?” she asked me
She asked me …
9. “Why didn’t you telephone?” my mother asked me
My mother asked me …
10.“Are you wearing your new dress this evening’”, Sam asked her.
Sam asked …
Consecutive Clauses
SO/SUCH
SO + Adjetivo
SUCH + (determinante “a”/ “an”) + (adjetivo) + Nombre
She was so beautiful that everybody looked at her = She was such a beautiful girl that everybody
looked at her
Mark is such an attractive man (that) he’s very popular among the girls = Mark is so attractive (that)
he’s very popular among girls.
1.She speaks with such a strong accent that people can’t understand her
Her accent…
2.His life is so dull
He has such….
3.The weather was so warm that I didn’t need a coat
It was such…
4.The road is so narrow that it is difficult for 2 cars to pass each other
It is such…
5.The lesson was so boring that she fell asleep
It was such…
6.The weather was so lovely that we went out for the day
It was such…
7.The film was so exciting
It was such…
PASSIVE VOICE
1-They have placed an important role in World history
An important role….
2-Britain exported democracy and the English language to numerous countries
Democracy and the English language….
3-They are committing many cruelties in the name of justice
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Many cruelties…
4-They have borrowed some books on the second world war
Some books…
5-Wars always spread death and misery
Death and misery…
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2-This dress is too long (shorten)
You could…
3-My car engine is making a strange noise (check)
I’m going to…
4-Sara doesn’t like this computer program. She wants a new one (install)
Sara will….
5-He finished his novel last month. They have just published it (publish)
He has just…
6-Mrs Evans is ill in bed. One of her neighbours is walking her dog for her every day (walk)
Mrs.Evans is…
TotalRevision
Report the statements:
-“I don’t feel very well” Rowena said
Rowena said…………………………………………….
-“I’m going to go home at lunchtime” He said
He said………………………………………………..
-“We can’t repair your motorbike this afternoon” The mechanic said
The mechanic told me……………………………………………
-“Our bus didn’t come until half past nine” The students explained
The students explained that…………………………………………….
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-“Don’t drink this can of beer” She warned
She warned me………………………………………………………
-“Get to the concert early “ I advised Paul
I advised Paul…………………………………………………………
-“We should catch this train tomorrow morning” My father insisted
My father insisted……………………………………………………….
-“I arrived at the Language lesson late” He apologised to the form teacher
He apologised……………………………………………………………………..
Suggestion:
-“Why don’t we meet at the Expo Pavilion?”
How about………………………………………….
Invitations:
-Would you like to go to a party next weekend?
How……………………………………………………………
Conditional sentences:
-She remembered Emily’s birthday because Kate reminded her
If Kate hadn’t………………………………………………………..
-Robert passed his exams because he worked hard
Robert wouldn’t………………………………………………………..
-If you don’t write the address clearly, your letter won’t be delivered to the right person
Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Preferences:
-I’d prefer to play football next week if you don’t mind
I’d rather…………………………………………………………
Modal verbs:
-I’m sure that Istambul is an exciting city
Istambul……………………………………………..
-Perhaps I won’t take a gap year after finishing school
I……………………………………………………………….
-If I were you I would eat lots of fruit to stay healthy
You……………………………………………………………
-You aren’t allowed to take photographs in the Reína Sofía
You……………………………………………………………………..
Past Habit:
-My mum would tell me stories every night
My mum……………………………………………
Present Habit:
-Tom usually dances much when he goes to a disco
Tom is……………………………………………………….
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Defining clause:
-All my family get together at Christmas
Christmas is a time……………………………………..
Non-defining clause:
-My grandparents’ house is in León. My mother was born there
My grandparents’ house ,…………………………………………….., ……………………………
Since:
-Tom plays the saxo. He began last March
Tom……………………………………………………….
For/Future forms:
-This is your first visit to America
You are………………………………………..
Present perfect:
-I last saw you in 2005
I……………………………………..
Too/Enough:
-Sally wasn’t old enough to get married
Sally was…………………………………….
-The ice was too soft for us to skate on
The ice wasn’t……………………………………
So/Such:
-The day was so sunny that they only wanted to be in the swimming pool
It was………………………………………………………………………………….
Despite/Although:
-Despite having worked for the same company for a long time, he was dismissed
Although he………………………………………………………………………………………..
-Though he has got a fortune, he lives in a modest house
In spite……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Modal verbs:
-I am certain they are foreigners. They speak with a funny accent
They…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
-I am sure she is not your grandmother, she looks too young!
She……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
-Perhaps this picture is a Picasso
This……………………………………………………………………………
-We should leave soon, the roads will be busy
We……………………………………………………………………………….
Past habit:
-My grandfather would go fishing every weekend when he was younger
My grandfather……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Present habit :
-Peter usually sings much when he is in a Karaoke
Peter is……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Defining clause:
-They have invented a new shampoo. It cures baldness
The new shampoo……………………………………………………………………………………………
Since:
-My MP3 stopped working yesterday and still doesn’t work
My MP3 hasn’t…………………………………………………………………………………
Future:
-Do you intend to write a new novel next summer?
Are you………………………………………………………………………………………?
Present perfect:
-My dad last had a job two months ago
My dad hasn’t…………………………………………………………………..
Too/Enough:
-The cardigan was too wet to be taken from the clothes line
The cardigan wasn’t……………………………………………………………………….
So/Such:
-The job was so dangerous that he was paid an extra salary
It was…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Despite/Although:
-In spite of the fact that I had put two lumps of sugar in my coffee, it was still bitter
Although……………………………………………………………………………………
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He _____________________________________
15.- That salesman knocked on my door. He was selling encyclopaedias.
That salesman, ______________________encyclopaedias; knocked on
my door.
16.- If I were you, I would leave now.
I think you ______________________leave now.
17.- There is no obligation for you to do it, if you don´t want to.
You _____________________, if you don’t want to.
18.- His car is so big you couldn´t believe your eyes.
He has______________________you couldn´t believe your eyes.
19.- I have never seen a man that tall.
It´s ____________________a man that tall
20.- That girl is a friend of mine. His father owns El Corte Inglés.
That girl___________________El Corte Inglés, is a frind of mine.
21.- Tomorrow is Monday, but I would like it to be Sunday.
I ___________________Sunday
1. We don’t know anything about the problem. (INFORMATION)
We don’t _________________________________ about the problem.
2. There is only a little coffee left in the jar . (MUCH)
There _________________________________ coffee left in the jar.
3. I don’t want a lot of cream on my strawberries . (CREAM)
I only want _________________________________ on my strawberries.
4. Could you lend me some money until the weekend ? (FROM)
Could I _________________________________ you until the weekend ?
5. I can’t decide which shoes I like most, the blue ones or the green ones (CHOOSE)
I can’t _________________________________ the blue shoes and the green shoes.
6. Why don’t you return the sweater to the shop you got it from ? (BACK)
Why don’t you _________________________________ to the shop you got it from?
7. I don’t agree with your opinion of the new shopping center . (WRONG)
I think you _________________________________ the new shopping center.
8. I found the photo by chance when I was tidying up my room . (ACROSS)
I _________________________________ the photo when I was tidying up my room.
9. Fridges and freezers are not the same thing (DIFFERENCE).
There _________________________________ fridges and freezers.
10. Don’t put those plastic bags in the bin – use them again ! (AWAY)
Don’t _________________________________ - use them again.
11. Our car stopped working on the motorway, so we had to call a mechanic. (DOWN)
We had to call a mechanic when our car _________________________________ on the
motorway .
12. There are quite a few things I would like to invent! (NUMBER)
There are _________________________________ things that I’d like to invent.
13. Carl described his new mobile phone to me. (TOLD)
Carl _________________________________ his new mobile phone.
14. Remind me to send Nigel a letter about our plans (WRITE)
Remind me to _________________________________ our plans.
15. Some chimpanzees use sign language to talk to people (COMMUNICATE).
Some chimpanzees _________________________________ people through sign language.
16. Katy sent me a text message (RECEIVED).
I _________________________________ Katy
17. It wasn’t necessary for me to buy a stamp for my letter (NEED)
I _________________________________ to buy a stamp for my letter.
18. My computer doesn’t work, so I can’t email you. (WRONG)
There’s _________________________________ my computer , so I can’t email you.
19. I think we should build a new theatre in town (FAVOUR)
I am _________________________________ building a new theatre in town.
20. Have you ever participated in a swimming event ? (PART)
Have you ever _________________________________ a swimming event?
1. Jack really likes football and never misses a match. (CRAZY)
Jack _________________________________ football and never misses a match.
2. Do you want to watch TV? (FEEL)
Do you _________________________________ TV?
3. John participated in a swimming competition last week. (PART)
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John _________________________________ in a swimming competition last week.
4. I played chess almost every day when I was young. (USED)
I _________________________________ chess almost every day when I was young.
5. Volleyball doesn’t really interest me. (IN)
I’m not _________________________________ volleyball.
6. I enjoyed myself at your birthday party. (FUN)
I _________________________________ at your birthday party.
7. Young children like Disneyland . (POPULAR)
Disneyland _________________________________ young children.
8. Karen doesn’t like watching sport on TV . (KEEN)
Karen _________________________________ watching sport on TV.
9. I have got no experience at designing clothes. (KNOW)
I _________________________________ designing clothes at all!
10. Dan couldn’t do his homework on his own, so I’ve been helping him . (HELPING)
I’ve been _________________________________ his homework because he couldn’t do it on his
own.
11. No one can learn all that in one day ! (CAPABLE)
No one _________________________________ all that in one day!
12. I hope you find a solution to the problem. (SUCCEED)
I hope you _________________________________ a solution to that problem.
13. Did they give you a map of the area ? (PROVIDE)
Did they _________________________________ a map of the area?
14. Be careful when you leave the bus . (OFF)
Be careful when you _________________________________ the bus.
15. The beach is close to the hotel so we can walk there . (FOOT)
We _________________________________ from the hotel to the beach because it’s close.
16. Why don’t you drive to Brighton this weekend ? (CAR)
Why don’t you go to Brighton _________________________________ this weekend ?
17. I like to watch the planes leaving the ground when I’m at the airport. (OFF)
I like to watch the planes _________________________________ when I’m at the airport.
18. I am not interested in what you are thinking “! (CARE)
I _________________________________ what you think !
19. Our English teacher and our German teacher are husband and wife . (MARRIED)
Our English teacher _________________________________ our German teacher.
20. After the play, they introduced us to all the actors . (WE)
After the play, _________________________________ to all the actors.
1. I can’t wait to go on holiday (FORWARD)
I’m really _____________________________________ on holiday.
2. Prices may go up next year, so you should buy now. (CASE)
You should buy now _____________________________________ next year.
3. People believe she lives in New York (BELIEVED)
She _____________________________________ in New York
4. Helen hasn’t tried Japanese food before. (TIME)
It’s the _____________________________________ Japanese food.
5. Can’t he do any better than this? (THE)
Is _____________________________________ he can do ?
6. I don’t know all the facts. (AWARE)
I _____________________________________ all the facts.
7. Whose fault was the fire at the factory? (BLAME)
Who _____________________________________ the fire at the factory?
8. His father doesn’t want him to drink alcohol. (DISAPPROVES)
His father _____________________________________ alcohol.
9. Most people think that broken homes cause a lot of social problems (THOUGHT)
It _____________________________________ cause a lot of social problems.
10. Why did you insist that I buy this horrible chees? (MAKE)
Why _____________________________________ this horrible cheese.
11. She pays someone to clean the windows every month. (CLEANED)
She _____________________________________ every month.
12. You have to wear safety helmets at all times. (WORN)
Safety helmets _____________________________________ at all times.
13. I’m sure they have worked hard on the project (HAVE)
They _____________________________________ on the project.
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14. She locked the gate so that the dog wouldn’t escape (PREVENT)
To _____________________________________ , she locked the gate.
15. I do not run as fast as I did when I was younger (USED)
I _____________________________________ I do now.
16. She will probably get the job (LIKELY)
She _____________________________________ the job.
17. She is proud of her beautiful house (PRIDE)
She _____________________________________ beautiful house.
18. She won’t tolerate his rudeness any longer (PUT)
She won’t _____________________________________ any longer.
19. She is scared to be alone in the house at night (AFRAID)
She _____________________________________ in the house at night.
20. Tim will be able to operate the machine but someone must show him (ONLY)
Tim will be able to operate the machine _____________________________________ how
1. Why didn't you phone? If I (know)……………………………………………… you were coming, I (meet)… you
at the airport.
2. It's a pity you missed the party. If you (come)… , you (meet)
…………………………………………………………………… my friends from Hungary.
3. If we ( have) …………………………………………………… some tools, we ( be able)
…………………………………………………………………… to repair the car, but we haven't got any with us.
4. I f you ( not help)………………………………………………………… me, I ( not pass)
……………………… …………………………………… the exam.
5. It's a beautiful house, and I (buy)………………………………………………………… it if I (have)
…………………………………………………………………… the money, but I can't afford it.
6. I can't imagine what I (do)…………………………………………………………………… with the money if I (win)
… the lottery.
7. If Mark (train)…………………………………………………………………… harder, he (be)
…………………………………………………………………… a good runner.
8. If Claire (listen)…………………………………………………………………… to her mother, she (not marry)…
David in the first place.
9. If I didn’t need the money, I (not work)… on Saturdays
10. I (meet)…………………………………………………………………… you at the airport if you tell me what time
the flight arrives
11. If you’re late again, you (lose)… your job
12. If she (not be)… so selfish, she would have
more friends
13. (You/ retire)… if you won the lottery?
14. We’ll be very surprised if they (get)… married this year.
15. If there were more car parks, there (not be)……………………… ………………………… so much traffic
16. You’d meet more people if you (go out)… more often
17. If I have more time this year, I (learn)… another
language
18. If I had more time, I (learn) another
language but I’m too busy.
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8. I don’t know why we went to the performance (WASTE).
Going to the performance was ______________________________ time.
9. I’d prefer to go to Madrid on holiday. (RATHER)
I ______________________________ to Madrid on holiday.
10.Could you lend me your car tomorrow? (MIND)
Would you _____________________________________ tomorrow?
11.You’ll be punished for what you did (AWAY).
You ______________________________ what you did.
12.He has donated a lot of money to charity. (DONATION)
He has ______________________________ to charity.
13.The children are allowed to watch TV until 9 o’clock (LET).
Their parents ______________________________ TV until 9 o’clock.
14.If the weather doesn’t improve, I’m not going out. (UNLESS)
I’m not going out ______________________________ better.
15.It was foolish of me to get up so early. (NEED)
I ______________________________ got up so early.
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9. How long has he been a musician? (BECOME)
When _______________________________ a musician?
10.Did they have fun at the party? (ENJOY)
_____________________________________________ at the party?
11.You won’t be forced to buy anything. (MAKE)
Nobody _______________________________ anything.
12.Our trip to the skiing resort lasted five hours. (TOOK)
It _______________________________ to get to the skiing resort.
13.Could I borrow your motorcycle? (MIND)
Would _______________________________ me your motorcycle?
14.I can’t be a pilot because my eyesight is not good enough. (WERE)
If my eyesight _______________________________ a pilot.
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12.Janet forgot to take her lunch to the office with her. (WITHOUT)
Janet ____________________________________ her lunch.
13.He said that he hadn’t stolen the walled. (DENIED)
He _____________________________________ the wallet.
14.My hair was styled this morning. (HAD)
I ____________________________________ this morning.
15.Mum asked, “Have you tidied your room yet?” (IF)
Mum asked ____________________________________ room yet.
1. I read the instructions twice because I wanted to be certain that I understood them.
(MAKE)
I ___________________________ that I understood the instructions, so I read them twice.
2. They waited at the bus stop and five minutes later their bus arrived. (BEEN)
They ___________________________ at the bus stop for five minutes when their bus arrived.
3. I'm not going home in the rain. (UNTIL)
I won't go home ___________________________ raining.
4. They must think of a better plan than that. (COME)
They'll have ______________________________ a better plan than that.
5. People think that church is over a century old. (THOUGHT)
That church ___________________________ over a century old.
6. Maybe you left your keys in the kitchen. (MIGHT)
You ___________________________ your keys in the kitchen.
7. Wearing a helmet is compulsory when you go roller skating. (HAVE)
You ___________________________ a helmet when you go roller skating.
8. The boy says he doesn't know anything about the missing money. (CLAIMS)
The boy _____________________________ anything about the missing money.
9. He called the police last night. (MADE)
He ___________________________ to the police last night.
10.The headmaster announced, "There will be a concert at the end of June." (PLACE)
The headmaster announced that a concert ___________________________ at the end of June.
11.Someone is cleaning up our garden next week. (CLEANED)
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We __________________________________ up next week.
12.Answering this email is not necessary. (NEED)
You ______________________________ this email.
13.We must leave early tomorrow morning, because the weather will get bad later on.
(OUT)
We need ___________________________ early tomorrow morning, because the weather will
get bad later on.
14.It is possible that Maria didn't get your message. (MAY)
Maria ___________________________ your message.
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