Gerund and To-infinitive
1. If a thing is not worth(do) at all, it is worth(do) well.
2. I'm beginning (understand) what you mean.
3. The boys like (play) games but hate (do) exercises.
4, I can't understand her (behave)like that.
5. It wouldn't be safe (start) down now, we'll have (wait)till the mist clears.
6. I tried ( explain) to him but he refused (listen) and went on (grumble)
7. She likes her children (go) to the dentist every 6 months.
8. I know my hair wants (cut) but I never have time (go) to the hairdresser's.
9.-Why didn't you drink it?
-] didn't like (drink) it as I didn't know what it was .
10. Did you advise him (go)to the police?
-No, I didn't like (give) any advice on such a difficult matter.
11. 1 (like) (bathe)there but there wasn't time.
12. Do stop (talk); I'm trying (finish) a letter.
13. It is usually easier (learn) a subject by (read) books than by (listen) to lectures.
14. Some people seem ( have) a passion for (write) to the newspapers.
15. I resented (bve) unjustly accused and asked him (apologise).
16. He made me (repeat) his instructions (make) sure that I understood what I was
(do) after he had gone.
17.1 keep (try) (make) mayonnaise but I never succeed.
-Try (add)the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.
18. I distinctly remember (pay) him. I gave him $2.
19. It's no good (write) to him. He never answers.
20. I knew I was not the first (arrive), for I saw smoke ( rise) from the chimney.
21. I remember (read) a review of that book and think I (like) (get) it.
22. I hate (borrow) money.
23. I (like) (photograph)it but I had no more film.
24. I (like) (ask) a questionbut I was sitting so far back that I'd be heard.
25. I can remember (be) in hospital when I was 4.
25. This book tells you how (win)at games without actually (cheat).
26. The boys next door used (like) (make) and (fly) model aeroplanes, but they
seem (stop) (do) that now.
27. Don't forget (post) the letter I gave you.
28. There was a lot of traffic but we managed (get) to the airport in time.
29. When I'm tired ,I enjoy (watch) TV. It's relaxing.
30. It was a nice day, so we decided (go) for a walk.
31. It's a nice day;Does anyone fancy (go) for a walk?
32. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind (wait).
33. They don't have much money. They can't afford (go) out very often.
34. I wish that dog would stop (bark). It's driving me mad.
35. Our neighbour threatened (call) the police if we didn't stop the noise.
36. We were hungry, so I suggested (have) dinner early.
1. If you (look after) ________________ the car, we’d have been able to sell it.
2. If it (not rain) ________________ tomorrow, we (go) ________________ swimming.
3. He couldn’t describe the accident now if he (not see) ________________ it at that time.
4. If I see him I (give) ________________ him a lift.
5. If I (know) ________________ that there was a test yesterday, I (study) ________________.
6. If you (not go) ________________ away I'll send for the police.
7. You were late last night. If you (arrive) ________________ ten minutes earlier, you (get) ________________ a seat.
8. He said that if he (see) ________________ the movie the night before, he (tell) ________________ me about it.
9. She said that he (look) ________________ a lot better if he shaved more often.
10. He told me he might get fat if he (stop) ________________ smoking.
11. He said that if he had known your address, he (write) ________________ you a letter.
12. They said if they (realize) ______________ that the traffic lights were red, they (stop) _____________
1.....you (look )....for Geogre?I think he (read)....in the library 2.The car isn't here to day because Dick (use)....it. He generally (use).....the bus,but drivers are on strike. 3.Up to now I (not/finish).......that I (be).....assigned by my teacher 4.She( tell)........me her name after I (ask)....her twice 5.Her friends (talk).....about her when she (come)....into the room 6.He (come)....to see her when he(have)...free time 7.Tôm (eat)...dinner every day .Usually he eats at home.But yesterday he (eat)....dinner at a restaurant. MARY came into the restaurant and (see)....him.When Mary into the restaurant Tôm (eat)....dinner
I. Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1 When the sky is blue and the sun is shining, you may say to your friends - "_______________"
a. It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
b. What a beautiful day, is it?
c. It's not a beautiful day.
d. A beautiful day, is not it?
2 Choose the best option to complete the following sentence: Having missed too many lessons _________________.
a. he was not allowed to take the final test
b. he was not allowed taking the final test
c. they didnot let him take the final test
d. he was not able to allow taking the final test.
* Exercise 1 : Put the verbs in brackets into correct form: 1. If we had missed the train, we .......................... (be) late for the meeting. 2. If it …………………….(not, rain), I will come to see you. 3. We would be at the airport for hours, if we …………….(not know) that the flight was delayed. 4. If Nga ……………..…….(have) your address, she will send you a postcard. 5. If he………………………(drive) carefully, he wouldn’t have got an accident 6. If he……………….. (eat) all that, he will be ill. 7. If I find your passport, I……………..(telephone) you at once. 8. If I ……………………(be) you, I would give up smoking.
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
MANDI’S MAKING FRIENDS
My name’s Mandi. Three months ago, I went to disco where I met a boy called Tom. I guessed he was older than me, but I liked him and thought it didn’t matter. We danced a couple of times, then we chatted. He said he was 18, then asked how old I was. I told him I was 16. I thought that if I told him my real age, he wouldn’t want to know me, as I’m only 13.
After the dicso we arranged to meet the following weekend. The next Saturday we went for a burger and had a real laugh. Afterwards he walked me to my street and kissed me goodnight. Things went really well. We see each other a couple of times a week, but I’ve had to lie to my parents about where I’m going and who with. I’ve always got on with them, but I know if they found out how Tom was they’d stop me seeing him.
Now I really don’t know what to do. I can’t go on lying to my parents every time I go out, and Ton keeps asking he can’t come around to my house. I’m really worried and I need some advice.
Question: Why can’t Tom come to Mandi’s house?
A. She doesn’t want her parents to meet him.
B. Her parents don’t like him.
C. He’s nervous of meeting her parents
D. She doesn’t want him to see where she lives.
Put the verbs in parentheses into the correct form
1. It is easy (see) ......................... animals on the road in daylight.
2. I asked him (explain) ..................... but he refused (say) ..................... any thing.
3. It is pleasant (sit) ........................... by the fire at night.
4. There was no way of (get) ............................. out of the building except by (climb) .......................... down a rope.
5. It’s no good (write) .......................... to him; he never answers letters.
6. Ask him (come) ............................... in. Don’t keep him (stand) .......................... at the door.
7. We watched the children (jump) ............................. from a window and (fall) ............................ into a blanket held by people below.
8. It is very pleasant (wake) ........................up and (hear) ..................... the rain (beat) ......................... on the windows.
1 I think you ought to give up playing video games (should) →I think you 2. It's necessary for me to finish the work on time(have to) → I 3. It wasn't necessary for you to clean that car (have to) →You 4. It was quite unnecessary for you to adopt a green lifestyle. (have to) →You 5. It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.(shouldn't) →You 6. It is advisable for each member in the family to share the housework equally. (Should) →Each 7. You are required to come back home before 10 p.m. (must) →You 8. Lina is advised to prepare carefully in the morning. (should) →Linda 9. Tu is responsible for picking up litter. (have to) →Tu 10. You are required to ask your parents for permission before staying out late. (must) →You 11. I think you ought to give up smoking immediately. (should) →I think you 12. It is not a good idea for me to stay up late. (shouldn't) → I 13. It wasn't necessary for you to send these letters. (have to) →You 14. It was unnesscesary for Tim to finish the work. (have to) →Tim 15. It was careless of you to leave your children alone at home. (shouldn't) →You
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
MANDI’S MAKING FRIENDS
My name’s Mandi. Three months ago, I went to disco where I met a boy called Tom. I guessed he was older than me, but I liked him and thought it didn’t matter. We danced a couple of times, then we chatted. He said he was 18, then asked how old I was. I told him I was 16. I thought that if I told him my real age, he wouldn’t want to know me, as I’m only 13.
After the dicso we arranged to meet the following weekend. The next Saturday we went for a burger and had a real laugh. Afterwards he walked me to my street and kissed me goodnight. Things went really well. We see each other a couple of times a week, but I’ve had to lie to my parents about where I’m going and who with. I’ve always got on with them, but I know if they found out how Tom was they’d stop me seeing him.
Now I really don’t know what to do. I can’t go on lying to my parents every time I go out, and Ton keeps asking he can’t come around to my house. I’m really worried and I need some advice.
Question: Who is she writing to?
A. her boyfriend
B. her parent
C. a teenage magazine
D. a school friend