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1. I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay on English grammar (Conditional)
If …
2. “We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said (RS)
The policeman said …
3. The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy (Passive)
The pieces …
4. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today (Modal)
I…
5. This is the place. We last had coffee together here (Relative sentence)
This is …
6. I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently (I wish)
I wish …
7. Everybody must read the instructions first (Passive)
The instructions …
8. He made an effort to speak in English (try to+Inf)
He tried …
9. I spent my holidays in France (Make the question)
…
10. This is the man. His job is very dangerous (Relative sentence)
This is …
11. The engineer has repaired my television (Have causative)
I…
12. She gave up going to French lessons (Stop +-ing)
She stopped …
13. I regretted having hit the dog on the head (I wish)
I wish …
14. I’m not as good at English as you are (Comparative)
You are …
15. It costs ten pounds (Make the question)
…
16. The children stayed at home because it was raining (Time sentences)
As …
17. “What time do the banks close today?” (RS)
Tim asked me …

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18. Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May (stop +-ing)
Sharon stopped …
19. My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment (Have causative)
I am …
20. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend (Modal)
She …
21. Albert’s drawing isn’t as good as Gerard’s (Comparative)
Gerard’s drawing …
22. “Why don’t we play computer games?” said Michael (RS-special verb-)
Michael suggested
23. She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?” (RS)
She asked him ….
24. If the exercise is too easy, it will be very boring to do (Comparative)
The … ,  the  … .
25. They came to live in New York two years ago (Present Perfect)
They have …
26. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals (Modal)
You …
27. I would like to have more free time these days (I wish)
I wish …
28. I met that famous writer a year ago (since)
It’s been a year …
29. Wendy didn’t study for her test. Therefore, she failed (Conditional)
If …
30. “Don’t speak so loud, please !”, she said to the students (RS)
She said to the students …
31. We won’t buy that house because we don’t have enough money (Time sentence)
As …
32. That man’s brother is my new English teacher (Relative sentence)
That is the man …
33. Steve advised me to tell Paul about it. (RS –special verb-)
Steve suggested …
34. I didn’t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it (Conditional)
If …
35. She lost the race in spite of running well.
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 Although …
36. It’s possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding (Modal)
Her boyfriend …
37. Beth hasn’t smoked since last December (stop + -ing)
Beth stopped…
38. My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy (Relative sentence)
My…
39. “Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon”, Sharon’s mother said (RS –special verb-)
Sharon’s mother recommended …
40. You’ll make more mistakes if you speak so fast (Comparative)
The … ,   the… .
41. ‘Where does she live?’, can you tell me? (RS)
Can you tell me … ?
42. I came to live in Malaga three years ago (Present perfect)
I…  for three years.
43. If you smoke  a lot, you’ll have more chances of getting a heart disease (Comparative)
The … ,   the … .
44. The last time Nancy talked to me was in 1986 (Present Perfect)
Nancy has … .
45. How did they find the missing jewellery?, (RS)
Do you know … ?
46. Mary started to learn French five years ago (Present Perfect)
Mary has … .
47. ‘Did they like the film?’, she asked (RS)
She asked … .
48. The police don’t oblige the suspects to say anything (Passive)
The suspects …
49. My grandfather is eighty-two years old (Make the question)
…
50. She hasn’t enjoyed herself so much for years.
It is years since …
51. I am going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it (look forward to +-ing)
I’m really looking …
52. She’s getting someone to mend the windows (Have causative)
She’s having…
53. I thought it would be better than that (Comparative)
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 It’s not…
54. Mary told us “Don’t be late !” (RS)
She told…
55. She made a lot of mistakes because she didn’t study hard for the exam (Conditional)
If she …
56. Her jokes are not as good as his (Comparative)
His jokes …
57. It is possible that we’ll be together soon (Modal)
We …
58. People speak English all over the world (Passive)
English …
59. I am sorry I didn’t tell him everything (I wish)
I wish …
60. Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss (Relative sentence)
Fiona…
61. Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
Although …
62. I am having my house painted now (Passive)
My house …
63. I’m sorry I haven’t got a car (I wish)
I wish
64. The teacher said to me “Wait for me outside !” (RS)
- The teacher told me …
65. She needed a job, so she sent off an application form (Connector)
She sent off an application form …
66. It takes me two hours to get there (Make a question)
   …                                                                    ?
67. The last time she wrote a poem was two years ago (Present Perfect)
She …
68. You must not smoke in here (Modal)
Smoking …
69. If the tickets don’t arrive, we won’t be able to go (Conditional –unless-)
Unless
70. Where are my keys? (RS)
I wonder …
71. The mechanic is going to repair her car next week (Have causative)
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 She …
72. What a pity I didn’t have time to see you last week (I wish)
I wish …
73. This story will shock you (Passive)
You …
74. Will you post this letter for me, please? (RS)
Do you mind …
75. If you don’t review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow (Conditional)
Unless
76. “How much money have you put into the account?”  they asked. (RS)
They asked …
77. I’m sorry I can’t speak French perfectly (I wish)
I wish …
78. The next plane leaves at 9.45 p.m. (Make a question)
…                                                                                         ?    
79. You should post these letters. (Passive)
…
80. Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
Despite
81. “I have never seen anything so beautiful”, he said. (RS)
He said …
82. Mary was sorry she ate so many cakes (I wish)
Mary wished …
83. I failed all my exams at the university because I didn’t study enough. (Conditional)
If …
84. I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday.(Remember + -ing)
I didn’t remember …
85. Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall (Comparative)
Sheila …
86. Although it was cold, we went to the countryside.
In spite of …
87. The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning. (Have causative)
I…
88. This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park. (Relative sentence)
This is the man …
89. I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt. (Conditional)
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 If …
90. The teacher said: “You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class”. (RS)
The teacher …
91. If your boyfriend doesn’t arrive before eight, we will have to leave. (Conditional –unless-)
Unless …
92. The children couldn’t go out to the playground because it was raining. (Time clause)
As …
93. The last time we saw that movie was six months ago. (Present Perfect)
We have …
94. Shouting is forbidden in hospitals. (Modal)
You …
95. The shop assistant didn’t give us the ticket. (Passive)
We …
96. Al swims faster than Peter. (Comparative)
Peter …
97. I saw Frank two months ago. (Present Perfect)
I haven’t …
98. He forgot to phone his wife yesterday. (remember +-ing)
He didn’t remember…
99. They are servicing my new car next week. (Have causative)
I…
100. If we don’t meet this month, it will be too late. (Conditional)
Unless …
101. ……………… pen is this?. It's John's pen. (Question word)

102. You can’t have a bicycle. (Modal)

You are …
103. I don’t know her address, so I can’t write to her. (Conditional)
If I …
104. A new magazine is on the hall table.
There is …
105. John lives next door. (Make the question)
…                                                                               ?
106. “Where are your brothers, Sheila?” (RS)
He asked …
107. Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning. (Modal)
They …
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108. The meat was better than the fish. (Comparative)
The fish …
109. You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow. (Passive)
Green paint …
110. I have been playing the piano for twenty years.
I started …
111. I have English classes three times a week. (Make a question)
…                                                                                              ?
112. Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric’s brother. (Relative clause)
The man
113. “Why don’t we have dinner out tonight?” said Martin. (RS)
Martin said …
114. If you want my advice, go to the dentist! (Modal)
You …
115. I forgot to post the letter. (remember + -ing)
I didn’t remember …
116. They say this tree is over 400 years old. (Impersonal passive)
This tree …
117. The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!” (RS)
The man …
118. They didn’t tell me the secret. (Passive)
I…
119. I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on. (Modal)
They …
120. Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets. (Relative sentence)
Shakespeare, …
121. Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up. (Connector)
The dog …
122. It’s such a pity you can’t come along! (I wish)
I wish …
123. Bananas are more expensive than apples. (Comparative)
Apples …
124. In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.
Although …
125. I last had flu five years ago. (Present Perfect)
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 I haven’t …
126. I’m sure she’s telling lies. (Modal)
She …
127. The teenager in red has broken the window. (Passive)
The window …
128. In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you. (Modal)
You …
129. The teacher didn’t tell us the answer. (Passive)
We …
130. I last visited London fifteen years ago. (Present Perfect)
I haven’t …
131. She asked me: “What time does your party start?” (RS)
She asked …
132. Will you close the door when you leave, please? (RS)
Do you mind if … ?
133. We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper. (Since + -ing)
Since ..
134. Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle. (Relative sentence)
Albert …
135. “How much is this T-shirt?”, she asked. (RS)
She asked …
136. I’m sorry I didn’t work hard enough last year. (I wish)
I wish …
137. Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
Despite …
138. Gerard plays tennis twice a week. (Make the question)
…                                                                                      ?
139. That woman’s husband is my boss. (Relative sentence)
That is the woman …
140. She divorced him because he was so terrible to her. (Conditional)
If he …

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