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Complete the passage with the verb in brackets

Britney Spears _________________(marry) Kevin Federline in September, 2004, but she
_____________(already/ be) married once, to childhood sweetheart Jason Alexander. That
marriage ___________________(not last) very long, however -55 hours, to be exact!
Before she married Jason, Britney also _____________(date) pop idol Justin Timberlake.
However, after a three and a half year relationship, Justin _______________(break up) with her.
Britney and Kevin recently ________________(decide) to show the world their real lives, in a sixpart reality TV show series. The reason? According to Britney, from the day that Kevin and I
met, there _________________(be) constant rumours about our lives together. Now they
_______________(want) to tell their own story- in their own way.
2.Complete the following sentences with the right verb tense.
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I decided to learn English when we __________(live) in Sydney.

I ___________________(drive) my car for more than 11 hours when we reached the
border.

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I ___________________(travel) outside my country many times.

The competitors______________(shake) hands after the ceremony ended.
I went to the box office at lunch-time, but they ________________(already/ sell) all the
tickets

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When John arrived, I __________________(still /work) in the garden.

Our family _____________(live) here for ten years
By the time they___________________(arrive) home, the film
_________________(already / finish)
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Its ten years since I ________________(meet) my best friend.
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As it ________________(rain), we had to change our plans.

3.Put the verbs into the correct form (will, be going to, simple present or present continuous).
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I love London. I___________________ (probably / go) there next year.

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Our train___________________ (leave) at 4:47.

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What _____________________(wear / you) at the party tonight?

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I haven't made up my mind yet. But I think I _______________(find)something nice in

my mum's wardrobe.

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This is my last day here. I ________________(go) back to England tomorrow.

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Hurry up! The conference______________ (begin) in 20 minutes.

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My horoscope says that I ___________________(meet) an old friend this week.

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Look at these big black clouds! It_________________ (rain).

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Here is the weather forecast. Tomorrow ______________(be) dry and sunny.

4. Complete the sentences in the passive.

1. They shouldnt have told him about the accident.
2. As far as I know, they havent sold the house.
3. Karen borrowed the atlas from Anita.
4. They wont cut down the trees by the river.

5. Someone is playing games on my computer.

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Fog often causes road accidents.

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Why has the officer arrested that man?

5. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

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What time is their train to Mumbai leaving? Jon wanted to know.

Im making fish and chips for dinner tonight, Cathy said.
Were you at the game last night? Alec asked his cousin.
How long has your father been a detective? Lana asked me.
The weather has been very unreliable this month, my uncle said.
We wont be able to pay the bill till next week, Norman said.
I cant reach the top shelf from here, Glenda complained.
Why did you turn off the burglar alarm? he asked his wife.
"I want your homework handed in by tomorrow," he said.
Ill bring a pasta salad to next weeks party, she said.
"Where do bears live?" asked George.
"Who won the match?" asked Monica.
"How much does it cost?" asked Carlos.
"Are we going out tonight?" asked Bob.
Must I do my homework now? She wondered.
Minnie, dont scratch the sofa, said Bob.
Look after your sister, said my father.
Leave me alone, his brother said.

6. Complete the sentences, using the information in brackets and the correct conditional.
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If I wake up early tomorrow,_____________________________________

(go for a swim before work)
Would you buy these shoes______________________________________
(have the money)
If Id got home earlier,__________________________________________
(see them)
I could have got that job_________________________________________
(want it)
If she rings me again,___________________________________________
(I/ tell her the news)
Shed be angry________________________________________________
(know about this letter)
Well miss the train_____________________________________________
(not hurry)
She might have done it for you____________________________________
(you / ask her)

7.If necessary, correct these sentences.

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If Jack had been honest, he would return the money.

The video pauses if you press the button.
If she would have really wanted to see me, she would have come earlier.
If Claire will continue to work hard, she should pass the exams easily.
Steve would have been attacked if I hadnt come along.
Id be able to visit Jim first thing in the morning if I stay in Manchester overnight.
Youd be surprised if I told you how much this cost.
If I had suddenly announced that the holiday was cancelled, the children had
objected.

8.Complete the questions using the correct passive form.

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________the CDs _____________(deliver) next week?

________the police __________(catch) the thief yesterday?
When __________our reports_____________(must / hand) in?
__________pizza ___________by an Italian?

9. Write the right preposition after each verb:

Suffer____________
provide
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Allow ____________
volunteer___________
Rescue___________
protect_____________
inform_________/_______
Campaign________/_______
look_______(cuidar)

care______________
die_______________
look________(buscar)

9. Complete the sentences using the modals below.

MIGHT NOT
COULD

CANT
SHOULD

HAVE TO
MUSTNT

CAN

SHOULDNT
MUST

Mary is terribly late. Her mother____________________be so worried.

I think you ____________get more exercise. Its very good for you.
Today is Monday. We _____________get up early for school.
That old man_______________be our new coach. They said they were sending someone
young.
I cant find my football. ___________I borrow yours?
Rule number one: you ______________be late for basketball practice.
He isnt good at basketball, but he ____________swim very well.
I dont want to promise you that Ill come tonight because I ________________have time.
You ___________________talk so quickly. Its hard to understand you.