125. Sam and Fred ______________________________________ (often/go) fishing together.
126. The team _______________________________________________ (practise) every day.
127. We __________________________________ (play) on the beach when it started to rain.
128. She _______________________________________________ (take) the exam last year.
129. Mr. Johnson _________________________ (open) a new shop in the village next month.
130. By the time I arrived, the lesson _________________________________ (already/start).
131. Im lost. I _____________________________________ (drive) around here for an hour.
132. They _____________________ (stand) on the platform for an hour when the train came.
133. They _____________________________ (show) a new comedy at the cinema this week.
134. Lilian __________________________ (seldom/be) late for work.
135. The mechanic ___________________________________ (repair) my car at the moment.
136. My parents ________________________ (just/move) to a beautiful house in the country.
IV. PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS INTO THE CORRECT INFINITIVE FORM OR THE ING FORM
137. They managed ____________________________________ (open) the door.
138. The boys were too tired ___________________________________ (play) football.
139. You must ____________________________________________ (listen) carefully.
140. I fancy ___________________________ (go) to a nightclub later tonight.
141. ________________________ (walk) is a good form of exercise.
142. I went to the post office ________________________ (buy) some stamps.
143. Penny mentioned ____________________ (go) to the cinema at the weekend.
144. You had better _________________________ (phone) your parents now.
145. Theres no point in ____________________ (complain) about it.
146. They ran outside only ______________________ (find) that the car had gone.
147. I havent decided where _____________________ (put) the picture yet.
148. They usually go _____________________ (shop) on Fridays.
149. She advised us __________________ (speak) to the boss.
150. Joe went to work without __________________ (have) breakfast this morning.
151. He wants to know how __________________ (build) a wall.
152. My parents let me ________________ (have) a party for my friends.
153. They are glad ____________ (be) home again.
154. Jim would like __________________ (start) his own business
V. REWRITE THE SENTENCES IN THE PASSIVE.
155. Did Molly paint this picture?
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156. They didnt buy that house.
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157. Sophie has made all of these cakes.
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158. Must you write those letters tonight?
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159. I felt as though someone was watching me
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160. Did someone send you a parcel?
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161. People say that he is very rich.
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162. We won't tidy the garden this afternoon
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163. Cathy had bought a present for Mike.
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164. Have you cut the grass yet?
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VI. UNDERLINE THE CORRECT WORD(S).
165. I will have made the coffee by the time/no sooner youve cleared the table.
166. A lot of snow fell by/during the night.
167. She called me as soon as/until she got back.
168. He phoned to/so that ask me a question.
169. They ran in order not to/in case miss the bus.
170. We took our umbrellas so that/in case it rained.
171. They will be in the meeting before/until three oclock.
172. You must be back by/until nine oclock tonight.
173. They opened the window to/for let in some fresh air.
174. It started to rain as/during they were walking home.
175. They spoke quietly so as not to/in case disturb us.
176. Check your work carefully before/ago you hand it in.
177. She is training a lot so as to/so that she can win the competition.
178. We went to the cafe to/for a cup of coffee.
179. I cant go out as long as/unless I ask my mum first.
180. Ill make dinner providing/supposing you do the washing-up.
VII. REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING THE WORD(S) IN BRACKETS.
181. She got up early because it was a beautiful day. (since)
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182. Were I you, I would ask for some help. (if)
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183. She laughed because the joke was funny. (as)
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184. He was shy and, as a result, he didnt make friends easily. (as)
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185. If you dont call me, Ill get the bus home. (unless)
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186. It was very cold, so they stayed indoors. (because)
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187. He was late; therefore he didnt have time for breakfast. (the reason why)
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188. He couldnt go to work because he was ill. (due to)
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189. Had he not been late, he would have heard the news. (if)
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190. She was tired, so she went to bed early. (the reason for)
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VIII. CHANGE FROM DIRECT INTO REPORTED SPEECH.
191. Mike said to me, Im going to a party tonight.
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192. Are you busy right now? Chris asked Terry.
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193. Put your hand down, the teacher said to John.
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194. Dont move! the police officer said.
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195. Gillian said. Lets go for a walk.
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196. Give me the box, please, Alison said to the girl.
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197. Barbara said, Ive booked a table at the restaurant.
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198. Why are you hiding? the old woman asked her.
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199. Lisa said, Shall we go out tonight?
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200. Please, please let me go, he said to them.
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