Exercises

1. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

1. My friends and I usually ............ out to the disco on Saturday nights. (go)

2. My children never ............... their beds when they .......... to school. (make/leave)

3. The Douglas ............... a well-paid job (not have)

4. The English ............ tea about six times a day (drink)

5. The postman ................ twice a day. (not come)

6. George, what....................  this morning? (you/do)

7. Look! He.............. now. (come).

8. She  ............. at home this evening (stay).

9. I........... tickets for the cinema tonight (buy)

10. I hope it ............... nice day next Sunday, (be)

11. What ............., if he doesn't come? (you/will)

12. I ............. there on time. I promise you. (be)

13................. to a rock concert? (you/ever/be)

14. Tom's father................. a musician since he left school. (be)

15. I................. . for the cinema tickets. (already/pay)

16. ................ the seats yet? ( you/book)

17. Jill .......... in New York for two weeks, but she ......... a musical on Broadway yet. (be/not see)

18. The band.............. the studio (just/left)

19. They ............. to this town three years ago. (move)

20. I ................ my last holidays in Spain. (spend)

21. Last night I.............. asleep while I.................. TV. (fall /watch)

22. The phone ............ while I................. a bath yesterday. (rang/ have)

23. It .............. to rain as I .............. home, (begin/ walk)

24. When I came home last night, she ............... (already/leave).

25. They ...............all the seats when I got to the box office. (already/sell)

2. Clauses of Concession - Rewrite as indicated below.

1. Pam was not felling well, however she went to school.

Although  

In spite of  

2. Tom was seriously advised by his teacher, but he insisted in disturbing the class.

Although …

In spite of …

3. Mary tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.

Although, ….

In spite of …

4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.

Despite …

5. They didn’t have much time, however they  came to visit us.

In spite of ….

6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.

Although ….

Despite ….

7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them  because they are trendy.

In spite of …

8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.

In spite of ….

3. Purpose Clauses - Rewrite these sentences as indicated below.

1. A lot of people learn English because they want to study in England.

A lot of people learn English 

2. He lifted me up because he wanted me to see what was happening.

    He lifted me up,

3. Try to write clearly. That way you will avoid being misunderstood.

Try to write clearly so as to …

4. What do I need to know, if I want to be a good doctor?

What do I need to know to …

5. If you want to have a hundred students, you will need at least three teachers.

You will need at least three teachers to …

6. They had to eat grass and drink melted snow if they wanted to stay alive.

They had to eat grass and drink melted snow in order to …

7. The houses were knocked down  to build car parks and office blocks.

The houses were knocked down  so that they …

8. I sat next to the window, because I wanted to see what was going on.

I sat next to the window, so that I …

4. Rewrite these sentences in an alternative passive form, beginning your sentences with the words in italics.

1. It is said that he is an honest, hard-working man.

2. It is considered that this surgeon is a brilliant practitioner.

3. It is now thought that some redundancy in the Midlands is inevitable.

4. It was proved that the statements he had made were false.

5. It was understood that Mr Smith was willing to meet the British Prime Minister.

6. It is believed that the Chancellor is thinking of imposing special taxes to raise extra

revenue.

7. It is expected that the electricity supply industry will be running into surplus capacity by

next year.

8. It is reported that several American motor manufacturers are planning to set up assembly

plants overseas.

9. It is expected that the brewers will raise the price of beer in the near future.

10. It was claimed that the drug produced no undesirable side-effects.

5. 1st; 2nd; 3rd Conditional - Rewrite as indicated below.

1. We rejected the offer because they didn't clarify their position.

If they  had clarified  their position, we wouldn’t have rejected the offer.

2.  I don't sell my car because  they don't pay much money for it.

If  they paid more money for my car

3. I'm sure you didn't leave your watch in my house, because I didn't find it.

If you had left  your watch in my house,

5. Be careful, or you'll get hurt.

You'll get hurt, if you 

6. She didn't give me the ring , because she didn't find it.

If she had found the ring,

7. You don't feel better because you don't take much exercise.

If you took more exercise,

8. She didn't apply for the job, because she didn't know about it.

If she had known about it, she

9. You must write the  test carefully,  not to repeat it all again.

If  you  write.

10. Hurry up or you'll miss the train.

You'll miss the train, if

6. Modal Verbs.

1 – I am able to help you.

2 – She was able to do that.

3 – They ought to stay in bed.

4 – She has to obey the rules.

5 – They had to study hard.

6 – She ought to know what is important for her.

7 – He has to improve his writing skills.

8 – Do you want me to go with you?

9 – We have to stay here.

10 – They ought to study more.

11 – It’s likely that Peter will come.

12 – They are forbidden to park here.

13 – She will probably travel abroad.

14 – They have the duty to help the poor.

Key

1. 1. go; 2. make; 3. don’t have; 4.drink; 5.doesn’t come; 6. are you going to do; are you doing; 7. is coming; 8. is staying; 9. am going to buy, am buying; 10. will be; 11. will you do; 12. will be; 13. have you ever been; 14. have already finished; 15. have already paid; 16. have you booked; 17. has been; 18. has just left; 19. moved; 20. spent; 21. fell; 22. rand, was having; 23. began, was walking; 24. had already left; 25. had already sold.

2.1. Pam was not felling well, however she went to school.a) Although  Pam was not felling well, she went to school.b) In spite of  not felling well, Pam went to school.2. Tom was seriously  advised by his teacher, but he insisted in disturbing the class.a) Although Tom was seriously  advised by his teacher, he insisted in disturbing the class.b) In spite of being seriously  advised by his teacher, Tom insisted in disturbing the class.3. Mary tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.a) Although Mary tried several times, she couldn’t find a taxi.b) In spite of trying several times, Mary couldn’t find a taxi.4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.Despite feeling tired, he stayed up to keep us company.5. They didn’t have much time, however they  came to visit us.In spite of  not having much time, they  came to visit us.6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.a) Although  he is too old,  he still does his gymnastics every morning.b) Despite being too old, he still does his gymnastics every morning.7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them  because they are trendy.In spite of  being Although  very expensive, people buy the shirts  because they are trendy.8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.In spite of  having no qualifications for it, he got the job..

3.

1. A lot of people learn English in order to study in England.

2.  He lifted me up, so that I could see what was happening.

3. Try to write clearly so as to avoid being misunderstood.

4. What do I need to know to be a good doctor?

5. You will need at least three teachers to have a hundred students.

6. They had to eat grass and drink melted snow in order to stay alive.

7.The houses were knocked down  so that they could build car parks and office blocks.

8. I sat next to the window, so that I  could see.

5. 1.  If they  had clarified  their position, we wouldn't have rejected the offer

2.  If  they paid more money for my car , I would sell it.3. If you had left your watch in my house, I would have found it.5. You'll get hurt, if you  are not careful.6. If she had found the ring, she would have given it to me.7. If you took more exercise, you would feel better.8. If she had known about it, she would have applied for the job.9. If  you  write  the test carefully, you won't have to repeat it all again.10.If you  don't hurry up, you will (you'll) miss the train.

6. 1 – I can help you. 2 – She could do that. 3 – They should stay in bed. 4 – She must obey the rules.

5 – They had to study hard. 6 – She should know what is important for her. 7 – He must improve his

writing skills. 8 – Shall I go with you? 9 – We must stay here. 10 – They should study more.

11 – Peter may/ will come. 12 – They mustn’t park here. 13 – She may travel abroad.

14 – They have should help the poor.