REVISION OF ENGLISH TENSES
1.
I____________(watch) Tv most evenings
2.
Shh! I__________(watch) TV.
3.
She__________(hurt) her back when she___________(lift) the bag.
4.
We_______(be) in the park from 6.00 to 8.00 yesterday. The
children________(play) football and we____________(sunbathe) when it
suddenly__________(start) to rain cats and dogs.
5.
I__________(go) down in the lift when it suddenly___________(stop).
6.
John had a sports car once. How long____________(he,have) it?
7.
Maria has got a new motorbike. How
long____________(she,have) it?
8.
We ____________(start) yo play tennis when it ____________(stop)
raining.
9.
The lesson____________already start) when I_____________(get) to
the classroom.
10. -What are you doing with
those tools?
- I________________(repair) the car.
11. Are you going shopping?
I_____________(go) with you if you like.
12. You can turn off the
radio, I_____________(not listen) to it any more.
13. The
thieves__________(already,escape) when the police________(arrive) at the bank.
14. - Oh, no! We haven´t got any
milk.
- Haven´t we? I_____________(get) some from the shops then.
15. Be quiet! I__________
(think).
16. This time next week
we_______________(sit) on the beach.
17. There were many books
in the room. She______________(read) for hours.
18. Yesterday
I____________(get) to the stadium at 7:45, but the game_________(start) at 7:30.
19. It____________(rain)
in winter but today it_________(not rain).
20. As
we_____________(cross) the road, he slipped and_____________(fall).
21. Lend me your rubber. You
_____________(make) a mistake and I_______(wish) to rub it out.
22. My tooth__________(break)
when I___________(eat) a hazel-nut.
23.The
sun___________(rise) in the east, now it___________(set) and
night________(fall).
24. - What are you doing?
-
I____________(sit) on a chair and____________(eat) a banana.
25. As he___________(die),
he_____________(ask) for a priest.
26. I_______________(try)
to learn English for years, but I__________(not succeed) yet.
27. I__________(meet)
him once, it__________(be) a long time ago.
28. Look! That man in the white
hat who_______________(walk) past the window_________(live) next door.
29. Jack______________(go)
to Switzerland for a holiday. I_____________(never,be) there.
30. You must wake
her up, she_____________(sleep) soundly for ten hours!
31. He____________(smile) at me
in a friendly way when he___________(see) me.
32. Look! A man__________(run)
after the bus. He_________(want) to catch it.
33. My
friend___________(already find) a good job in the city.
34. They___________(not speak)
to each other since they quarreled.
35. Wood___________(float) on
water but iron_____________(not float).
36. _____________(you
wash) your hands every meal?
37. _______________(You, understand)
the English tenses now?
– Yes, I___________(do) an exercise at the moment and
I___________(think) that I_______(know) how to use them now.
38. When the police arrived, the
car__________(go).
39. I____________(not see)
Lucy since last Friday.
40. We__________(not smoke), but
we____________(eat) a lot.
41. If you buy some food,
I_____________(make) a good meal.
42. Kathy can´t come to the
phone, she___________(have) a bath at the moment.
43. I usually_________(go)
to school by bus, but yesterday I_________(walk).
44. If someone offered her a
job, she__________(accept) it.
45. I__________(talk) to Peter
on the phone one week ago.
46. Mary is pregnant.
She_____________(have) a baby next July.
47. He____________(learn)
French for two years now.
48. Next year
I____________(be) at the university.
49. How long____________(you
live) in London?
50. If I had known that he
was married, I__________(not dance) with her.
51. I____________(write)
her a letter, if I knew her address.
52. If I_________(be) a
young man, I would travel everywhere.
53. If you painted this room
white, it____________(be) happier.
54. There was nobody in the car,
but the engine_______________(run).
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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES - WISHES/REGRETS
1. It was very cold, that’s why we didn’t have a
party in the garden.
If it…..
2. Unless you hand in all your exercises you will
have a negative mark.
If you …
3. I missed my dental appointment
because you didn’t remind me.
If you …
4. He was using old tyres,
that’s why he had an accident.
If he …
5. If you don’t advertise your
product, nobody will know it.
Unless …
6. When I arrived the train had left,
so I couldn’t say goodbye to them.
If I …
7. I didn’t help Sheila because she
didn’t ask me.
If Sheila …
8. If he continues driving so fast he
will be fined.
Unless …
9. I don’t know what time it is
because I haven’t got a watch.
If I …
10. You got wet because you didn’t take
an umbrella.
If you …
11. You don’t feel well because you
didn’t do the right thing (and you know it).
If you …
12. I like that television but I can’t
buy it because it is very expensive.
If ...
13. Dylan was not here at that time, so
he didn’t meet the new counselor.
If Dylan …
14. If we are not careful with the
resources, the earth will suffer the
consequences in a short time.
Unless …
15. Gerry is really helpful, so
everybody is delighted to work with him.
If …
16. She wasn’t wearing warm enough
clothes, that’s why she caught a cold.
If she …
17. Jake was so distrustful that he
didn’t mix with anybody.
If Jake …
18. It is a pity that you missed the
play. It was really entertaining.
I wish …
19. I regret not having more
opportunities to speak English.
I wish …
20. My parents don’t let me go out on
weekdays. I don’t like that at all.
I wish …
21. I regret ignoring my parents’
advice when I was at school.
If only …
22. I don’t have much free time to do
what I really like. That’s a pity.
I wish …
23. I would like shops to be open on
Sunday.
I
wish …
24. Brendan is very rude to me. I can’t
stand it.
I wish …
25. It’s a pity that you cannot take
part in the competition. You play really well.
If only …
26. Chris is always late, and that is
not fair for the rest of the employees.
I wish …
27. I can’t stand their impoliteness.
I wish …
28. Jim fell down the stairs, that's why
he didn’t play football last Sunday.
If
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29.If you don't come
with me I won't go to the theatre.
Unless
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30. I don't like Tim
because he is always saying nasty things.
I would
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31. We were late
because the plane was delayed by the bad weather.
If the
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32. If you want my
advice, don't sell your car.
If I
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33. I don't live near
my office, so I have to drive.
If
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34.He has eaten so
many sweets that he isn’t hungry now.
If
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35. Anne doesn't look
nice because her clothes are always untidy.
If
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36. She won't babysit
for us if we don't pay her.
Unless
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37. We can't go for a
picnic because it is raining.
If
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38. Clare doesn't go
to the cinema because she has a lot of work to do.
If Clare
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39. I didn't tape the
concert because I didn't have a video.
If
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40. In my opinion, you ought to rest for a
few days.
If
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41. You have to have
a visa to enter China.
Unless
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42. I don't finish
the book because I found it boring.
If
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43. I regret not
doing my best when my friends got divorced.
I wish ….
44 It’s a pity that
we don’t live near the sea.
I wish …
45. I would
like to be able to speak Chinese.
I wish …
46. I would love my
little niece to live nearer. She always makes me laugh.
If only …
47. I shouldn’t have
gone on that trip without my parents’ permission.
I wish …
48. It was a pity
that it rained on your wedding day.
If only …
49.My neighbours
spend the whole day shouting at each other.
I wish …
50. I would like to
have won that lottery prize. I really needed the money.
I wish…..
1. The book was very thick. I had to read it.
2. Janet is already a famous actress. She is only sixteen years old.
3. John is an excellent player. Dan plays chess with him.
4. I recognize the man. My mother mentioned him yesterday.
5. The woman is very quiet. Her children are very noisy.
6. I bought them a gift. They appreciated it.
7. My cousin´s flat is in the same building as mine. He bought it last year.
8. We will go on holiday in December. All the Christmas celebrations take place then.
9. Helen is studying medicine. She is very popular.
10. Bill wants to be a professional football player. He´s nearly two metres tall.
11. The school trains dogs for blind people. It was started in 1987.
12. She wrote a short story. It was published last year.
13. Amanda and Tim are the children. I have to look after them.
14. Central University is a very famous place. Mr Smith teaches there.
15. I wanted to visit Corfu. I was born in that island.
16. I met a girl. She lives in England.
17. Peter will never forget the day. He first met July then.
18. The girl was late. I was waiting for her.
19. I can still waiting for Mary. Her opinion is important for me.
20. He won the race. It was held last month.
PASSIVES
1. The judge sentenced the criminal to two years in jail.
2. The teacher will give the students their reports next Tuesday.
3. They are considering the idea right now.
4. Four people can play this game.
5. The company could save money if the managers were more careful.
6. The police have been investigating the thief for a long time.
7. The servants have already served dinner.
8. A reporter was interviewing the whole family for television.
9. Someone will drive your car to Edinburgh on Tuesday.
10. Many years ago, people didn´t keep money in banks, they kept it in socks at home.
11. The teacher might not announce the test results for at least another week.
12. Can someone clean up the kitchen?
13. Mary had to fill in and post the form.
14. They offered him a very good salary.
15. The ice-cream seller has given my child a free ice cream.
16. They are going to give us an apartment near the beach for next summer.
17. Did anyone dust the furniture this morning?
18. He irons the clothes twice a week.
19. They will soon get married, they are already sending out the invitations.
20. Nobody wrote down the number of the lottery.
21. The teacher corrects our exercises at home.
22. They started a dancing class last week.
23. Mr Smith saw the accident.
24. He left the report on the desk.
25. Everybody will see this film soon.
26. He has just finished the report.
27. An economic crisis followed the war.
28. The teacher returned out our written work.
29. He bought this book yesterday.
30. She had finished the report by noon.
31. The mad dog bit the little boy.
32. The window blew the smoke away.
MODAL VERBS
1. I think you should be more careful with your handwriting.
I advise …..
If I were …
You’d ….
2. The students are not allowed to leave the classroom.
The students don’t ….
The students …
It is …
3. Everybody must hand in two essays this term.
It is ….
4. Do your parents let you use their car?
Are ….
Do your…..
Do you have …
5. When I was a child it was obligatory to wear a uniform at school.
When I was a child you …
6. Vince is able to ride his bicycle faster than anyone in the class.
Vince .....
7. I would like to have the ability to speak many foreign languages.
I would like to …
8. It is not necessary to bring you parents’ permission.
You ….
9. In some years’ time it won’t be necessary to show your identity card.
In some years’ time you ….
10. It is possible to buy this medicine in pills.
You …
11. Delia can come with us. She has said she is not very busy.
It is ….
12. Perhaps Penny will let us use her apartment for the party.
Penny ….
13. We will possibly go to Turkey on holiday next summer.
We …
14. I’m sure that this is Helen’s car. I can see her bag inside.
This …
15. I’m sure Karen is not working today. She told me she was off duty.
Karen …
16. Would you mind lending me your pen?
C……..
17. Shall I come and help you prepare the party?
Would you like …
18. Is it OK for you to give me a lift?
C…..
19. Shall we play a tennis match?
How …
20. I refuse to do that stupid thing!
I w….
21. It was not a good idea to take your father’s car without his consent.
You ....
REPORTED SPEECH
1. “Don´t smoke in my office, please”, the boss said.
2. " Our teacher said, “Try and read this text”.
3. “You shouldn´t eat in the living room”, the mother told her son.
4. "Don´t stop your car there”, the man said.
5. “I have to do my homework, Penny”
6. “We can save a lot of trees by recycling paper”, the ecologist said.
7. “Get out of my way”, he said.
8. “Be sure everything is in order”, I said to the children.
9. “Johnson used to be a member of parliament”, Errol said.
10. "Is he a scientist or a novel writer?”, the woman said.
11. “We are painting our house tomorrow”, Linda said.
12. "I had a bad cold last week”, she said.
13. “What else did you do on Saturday night?”, he said.
14. “Why is your home so full of antiques?”, he said.
15. “The electricity bill must also be paid this week”, he added.
16. “I would like to visit my parents”, Linda said to David.
17. “Put your gun on the table”, the policeman said.
18. “What was she wearing when you saw her last?”, the policeman said.
19. “Search the house”, the police sergeant said.
20. “Write to me as soon as you get to the hotel”, his wife said.
21. “Take me to the 33rd floor”, he said to the liftman.
22. “The government would have to make new laws”, the policeman argued.
23. “Don´t argue with your parents”, I said.
24. “How long have you been here, jenny?”, her mother said.
25. “The Christmas holidays will start on December 23rd “, my father remarked.
26. “When did you first travel by plane?, she said.
27. “We will see you tomorrow if the weather improves”, she said.
28. “Have you done this sort of work before?, the secretary said.
29. “The palace will open to the public tomorrow”, he said.
30. “The shops weren´t open yesterday afternoon”, the woman said.
REPHRASING
1. The coffee is still too hot to drink
The coffee is not
2. You do not make cakes as well as your mother does.
The cakes
3. Nothing was said about it at the meeting.
Noboby
4. The little girl very politely asked the policeman the way to
the station.
"Would
5. The Paston School was founded by Sir William Paston in 1606.
Sir William Paston
6. Nobody has ever found the hidden treasure.
The hidden treasure
7. "I wonder what my wife will say when I tell her", he
said to himself.
He wondered
8. They are making plans for a new bridge over the river.
Plans
9. "You must stay in bed, Mrs Entswhist", said the
doctor.
The doctor
10. Charles asked his father if he could borrow his car
"May
11. The bus won't stop unless you ring the bell"
If
12. The man was so fat that he couldn't go through the door.
The man was too
13. Fred cooks much better than his wife does.
Fred's wife doesn't
14. Nobody has ever shown us how to do it .
We
15.We couldn't visit the cathedral because some people were
restoring it.
The catedral…………………
16.You ought to clean your teeth at least twice a day,
Your teeth
14.We told the carpenter to make us a new gate.
We had
15.He died at the age of ninety.
He was
16.You didn't hurry, so you missed the train.
If
17.Despite the advice of his parents he joined the army.
Although
18."Shall I do the shopping for you, Mrs Paw?", I said.
I
20. He's got a very good memory. He never needs to write anything
down.
His memory
21. Although she is very rich, she still does her own cooking and
cleaning.
In spite
22. You should find someone to repair your roof.
You should have
23. I can't buy this phone unless you lend me some money.
If you………………………
24. The steak was very hard. We couldn't eat it.
It was such
25. I am sure that they went away yesterday.
They ………………………..
26. You must speak English all the time.
English .
27. Although there was a speed limit, she drove fast.
Despite ………………………………..
28. It was not necessary for Sheila to have cooked all the food
she did.
Sheila ……………..
29.You will find accommodation only if you book it in advance.
(provided) ………………….
30. Susan worked in Central London before.
Susan used ....
31. This novel is so long that I won’t finish it before the end of
the month.
This is ....
32. I haven't been to the theatre for two years.
The last time ....
33. We finally bought the car although it was very expensive.
(in spite of)
34. She went to the front door on hearing the bell ring.
When ....
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