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I. Let Us Practice Past Perfect
I. Let Us Practice Past Perfect
3.- The children ………….. (eat) dinner by the time his father (come) …………… home.
4.- Helen (call) ……………… me last night after I …..............……….(wash) the dishes.
5.- Frank ( fall) ………………… down after he ……………………. (throw) the football.
6.- Miriam( feed) …………… her cat before she …………………….. (have) breakfast.
7.- Tom (be) ………………… late for work last Monday because he …............…………. (have) an accident.
8.- The film ……………. (begin) by the time I (sit) ……………………………… down.
9.- My classmates ………………..(not start) the test when I (arrive) …….......… at school.
10.-We ( play) ……………………… cards for several hours after the children ……………… ……… (go) to bed.
11. She ……………………………… this with her mother tonight. (to discuss)
3-I listen to the news in the morning ……………… I know what's happening in the world.
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4-Ben swims everyday …………………… he can win the competition.
5-We've bought some candles …………………… there is a power cut this weekend.
10-She walks very fast …………………… she could lose some weight.
IV. Write the verbs in brackets into the GERUND, INFINITIVE WITH or WITHOUT TO.
3.The nurse wishes the blood results(arrive)………………………… she needs them now.
4. I couldn’t do all the activities in the exam. I wish I( be) ……………………………… able to do them all.
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2. I told mum a lie yesterday. If only …………..........................................................………
10. It’s a pity she doesn’t visit me more often. If only …………...........................................
11. I regret they don’t like our new house. If only ………….................................................
1. During the last years, there was a great (improve) ..………… in science and medicine.
2. When Mark entered the house, his mother looked at him in (astonish) …………………
3. The teacher fell on the floor and the kids roared with (laugh) …………………………..
10. The central bank has promised a (reduce) ………….…….. in interest rates.
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
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4-I couldn’t repair my bicycle because I didn’t have any tools.
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
5-We couldn’t eat any steaks because they weren’t soft enough.
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
6-Our next door neighbor complained about the children because they made a lot of noise
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
7-Our friends didn’t listen to the teacher, so they couldn’t learn the lesson.
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
If……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. My sister …………… come back from London tonight, but I’m not sure.
4. Mary ………… have forgotten our appointment. Why isn’t she here?
6. You ………… have told us about Sue’s divorce. We made such insensitive comments on her husband! a)
shouldn’t b) should c) mustn’t
7. My son has always been a clever boy; he ……… read when he was three.
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a) can’t/ can b) can’t/ have to c) can’t/ should
10. Someone’s knocking at the door. It …………… be James; he said he’ come round today. a) ought to b)
must c) can’t
11. You ……… buy a dictionary; there are a lot in class. a) may not b) mustn’t c) needn’t
12. People ………… fasten seat belts when travelling by car. a) must b) can c) should
13. Dad is taking a nap; you ………… make so much noise, children.
14. We’ve run out of coffee. We ………… get some tomorrow. a) may b) must c) might
15. You ………… better go home now, it’s getting dark. a) would b) should c) had
16. You ……………… have eaten the chocolate cake, children! It was for dad’s party.
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3. "Are they French or Canadian?," asked Charlie.
12. "Have you fed the cat yet, Philip?" asked Letizia.
1.I enjoy going to the beach. Moreover / However, I never go between 12.00 and 16.00 2.The kids didn’t
study, because / so they failed the course.
3.In spite of / although we live in the same building, we hardly see each other.
4.Due to / because his interest in comets, Richard has decided to study astronomy. 5.When she was 5, her
parents moved to Glasgow because of / as her father’s job.
6.Julia has been complaining of backaches since / when she fell down on her way home. 7.She usually looks
after her grandchildren while / as soon as her daughter goes shopping. 8.Before / as the staff listened to the
manager’s speech, they began to realise what the company was planning.
9.It’s getting late. You must go now. Otherwise / As a result your parents will be angry.
We…........................................................................................................................................
Pesticides….............................................................................................................................
People…..................................................................................................................................
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5.Sherry can listen to music in every room of her home.
Music…...................................................................................................................................
XIV. Combine the two sentences using the words between brackets.
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2.I told him about it. I wanted to help you. ( in order to)
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3.I opened the door quickly. I did not want to disturb him. ( so as not to)
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4.He works hard. He wants to pass his exams. (in order that)
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5.He left the letter on the table. He wanted me to see it. (in order that)
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6.The dog was barking. He wanted someone to let him out. (so that)
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7.He sent an email. He wanted his mother to learn the good news. ( in order that)
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8.He left early. He did not want to see me. (so as not to)
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9.The secretary asked me into the office. The manager wanted to speak to me. (so that)
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10.I ran to the station. I did not want to be late. (so as not to)
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12.He has not sent me his address. He does not want to write to him. (so that)
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1.As far I'm concerned, Love is all that we need to live in peace.
2.I'm afraid I entirely disagree with you. a. agreement b. disagreement c. preference d. offer
7.I'd rather go to bed than see that boring film . a. agreement b. disagreement c. preference d. offer
10.I suppose this idea cannot be implemented. a. agreement b. disagreement c. preference d. offer
11.Where would you like me to put this TV set? a. agreement b. disagreement c. preference d. offer
14.Johnny, Can I borrow your bike for a while, please? a. Request b. Permission
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