Iii. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense

125. Sam and Fred ______________________________________ (often/go) fishing together.

126. The team _______________________________________________ (practise) every day.

127. We __________________________________ (play) on the beach when it started to rain.

128. She _______________________________________________ (take) the exam last year.

129. Mr. Johnson _________________________ (open) a new shop in the village next month.

130. By the time I arrived, the lesson _________________________________ (already/start).

131. I’m lost. I _____________________________________ (drive) around here for an hour.

132. They _____________________ (stand) on the platform for an hour when the train came.

133. They _____________________________ (show) a new comedy at the cinema this week.

134. Lilian __________________________ (seldom/be) late for work.

135. The mechanic ___________________________________ (repair) my car at the moment.

136. My parents ________________________ (just/move) to a beautiful house in the country.

IV. PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS INTO THE CORRECT INFINITIVE FORM OR THE –ING FORM

137. They managed ____________________________________ (open) the door.

138. The boys were too tired ___________________________________ (play) football.

139. You must ____________________________________________ (listen) carefully.

140. I fancy ___________________________ (go) to a nightclub later tonight.

141. ________________________ (walk) is a good form of exercise.

142. I went to the post office ________________________ (buy) some stamps.

143. Penny mentioned ____________________ (go) to the cinema at the weekend.

144. You had better _________________________ (phone) your parents now.

145. There’s no point in ____________________ (complain) about it.

146. They ran outside only ______________________ (find) that the car had gone.

147. I haven’t decided where _____________________ (put) the picture yet.

148. They usually go _____________________ (shop) on Fridays.

149. She advised us __________________ (speak) to the boss.

150. Joe went to work without __________________ (have) breakfast this morning.

151. He wants to know how __________________ (build) a wall.

152. My parents let me ________________ (have) a party for my friends.

153. They are glad ____________ (be) home again.

154. Jim would like __________________ (start) his own business

V. REWRITE THE SENTENCES IN THE PASSIVE.

155. Did Molly paint this picture?

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156. They didn’t buy that house.

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157. Sophie has made all of these cakes.

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158. Must you write those letters tonight?

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159. I felt as though someone was watching me

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160. Did someone send you a parcel?

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161. People say that he is very rich.

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162. We won't tidy the garden this afternoon

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163. Cathy had bought a present for Mike.

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164. Have you cut the grass yet?

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VI. UNDERLINE THE CORRECT WORD(S).

165. I will have made the coffee by the time/no sooneryou’ve cleared the table.

166. A lot of snow fell by/during the night.

167. She called me as soon as/until she got back.

168. He phoned to/so that ask me a question.

169. They ran in order not to/in case miss the bus.

170. We took our umbrellas so that/in case it rained.

171. They will be in the meeting before/until three o’clock.

172. You must be back by/until nine o’clock tonight.

173. They opened the window to/for let in some fresh air.

174. It started to rain as/during they were walking home.

175. They spoke quietly so as not to/in case disturb us.

176. Check your work carefully before/ago you hand it in.

177. She is training a lot so as to/so that she can win the competition.

178. We went to the cafe to/for a cup of coffee.

179. I can’t go out as long as/unless I ask my mum first.

180. I’ll make dinner providing/supposing you do the washing-up.

VII. REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING THE WORD(S) IN BRACKETS.

181. She got up early because it was a beautiful day. (since)

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182. Were I you, I would ask for some help. (if)

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183. She laughed because the joke was funny. (as)

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184. He was shy and, as a result, he didn’t make friends easily. (as)

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185. If you don’t call me, I’ll get the bus home. (unless)

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186. It was very cold, so they stayed indoors. (because)

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187. He was late; therefore he didn’t have time for breakfast. (the reason why)

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188. He couldn’t go to work because he was ill. (due to)

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189. Had he not been late, he would have heard the news. (if)

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190. She was tired, so she went to bed early. (the reason for)

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VIII. CHANGE FROM DIRECT INTO REPORTED SPEECH.

191. Mike said to me, ‘I’m going to a party tonight.’

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192. ‘Are you busy right now?’ Chris asked Terry.

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193. ‘Put your hand down,’ the teacher said to John.

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194. ‘Don’t move!’ the police officer said.

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195. Gillian said. Let’s go for a walk.’

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196. ‘Give me the box, please,’ Alison said to the girl.

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197. Barbara said, ‘I’ve booked a table at the restaurant.’

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198. ‘Why are you hiding?’ the old woman asked her.

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199. Lisa said, ‘Shall we go out tonight?’

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200. ‘Please, please let me go,’ he said to them.

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