Put the verbs in the correct forms:
1. In our history lesson yesterday my friend and I __________ to each other and we __________
attention. Suddenly, our history teacher __________ right next to us. (TALK, NOT PAY, STAND).
2. Wendy ____________ her boyfriend every afternoon. (PHONE)
3. I saw him sitting on the sofa. He _______ very tired because he ________ too much. (BE, WORK)
4. John ____________ our flight this morning, but he __________ hotel arrangements yet. (BOOK, NOT
MAKE)
5. I _____________ the cup finals when you arrived. (WATCH)
6. We normally ___________ together every second Sunday, but this month everyone __________ on
holiday, so we ___________ any meetings. (GET, BE, NOT HAVE)
7. _______________________ the latest news? – The president ___________________________ that he
_____________________ to resign next summer. – That's not new. I _____________________ that for ages!
(YOU HEAR, JUST ANNOUNCE, PLAN, KNOW)
8. When she came home her two boys _____________________ football in the backyard. (PLAY)
9. He _____________________ in hospital for a few days and the doctor said he _____________________ come
home on Monday. (BE, BE ABLE TO)
10. The whole family _____________________ a few days ago and _____________________ with us until next
Monday. (ARRIVE, STAY)
11. I _____________________ to call you all morning. Where _____________________? (TRY, YOU BE)
12. We _____________________ enough money if everyone gives us €5. (HAVE)
13. There _________________ a very good documentary on TV last night. – _____________________ it? No, I
_____________________ for my exam all night. (BE, YOU SEE, STUDY)
14. When I came back to the office, I saw that someone _________________________ through my belongings.
(SEARCH)
15. I'm so sorry that I _____________________ to leave your party so early because I _____________________
myself. (HAVE, REALLY ENJOY)
16. You're finally here. I ________________________ in your office for over 15 minutes. (WAIT)
17. We _____________________ in Spain while our friends _____________________ across Europe. (BACKPACK,
CYCLE)
18. John Grisham is a famous author who _____________________ several thrillers. His latest book
_____________________ out a few months ago. (WRITE, COME)
19. After she _____________________ holiday impressions of Scotland, she _____________________ to go there
immediately. (SEE, WANT)
20. At the moment she ______________ a hard time dealing with the children. They _______________ so difficult to
handle recently. (HAVE, BECOME)
Reported Speech:
1. The policeman wondered, “Why didn’t you stop at the traffic lights?”
2. The reporter asked, “Have you seen the accident?”
3. "I have already written this paragraph four times". Judy said
4. "I will not stop until this factory is shut down." Peter said
5. "I don't think so". Jonathan said
6. "We want to leave at once". My friends told me
7. “Don’t shout!” Geraldine said
8. “Will you be at the party next Saturday”? Bobby wanted to know
9. “Where was the post office?” She asked me
10. “Did you see that car over there?” Jerry asked me
11. “I won’t be able to be at the next game”. My coach said
12. “Why is Julie sad?” She asked me
13. "We haven't been to the art gallery for a long time." They said
14. “Is the bus stop near the shopping center?” She asked me
15. "I won't be able to be at the next game". My sister said
16. He asked, “Do you live near the city, James?”
17. "I am going to work for a new company next month." John said
18. "I have just come back from Europe." Mary said
19. “Have you been in Paris?” She asked me
20. “Are you a doctor?” She asked me
Make the sentences passive:
1. The local authorities have cut down three trees in our street.
2. They serve lunch from 12 to 2.
3. When I got there, they were paving the road.
4. The referee will stop the match if the weather gets worse.
5. Mom hasn’t washed my jeans since October.
6. They don’t expect you to win the match.
7. He will finish the puzzle by tomorrow.
8. The judge has sentenced many criminals in his career.
9. Millions of people around the world love football.
10. They are tearing down the old bridge at the moment.
11. Has anyone opened these letters?
12. The boys pushed Tom into the river.
13. They say he is an excellent pianist.
14. They gave him a new outfit for the performance.
15. What are they going to ask him?
16. We will have to do this work by next Monday.
17. They could not reach the crash site in time.
18. Mom is ironing your shirt.
19. The headmaster did not allow students to smoke.
20. The police should bring him to the station.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb given.
1. If I ___________________ you I would go home and lie down at once (BE).
2. If you had married Jimmy, you ______________________ a very unhappy life. (HAVE)
3. I would give you some advice if I ______________________ any. (HAVE)
4. If John ______________________ sometimes, he would be more sympathetic. (SMILE)
5. I ______________________ German if I had had more time. (LEARN)
6. What ______________________ if I go home now? (YOU DO)
7. If my parents ______________________ away, I would have invited all my friends to the party. (GO)
8. I ______________________ her a postcard if I had had her address. (SEND)
9. Would you still love me if I ______________________ a beard? (GROW)
10. If I earned enough money, I ______________________ around the world. (TRAVEL)
11. If our passports had been all right, we ______________________ arrested. (NOT BE)
12. If they ______________________ well, the show will be a great success. (PERFORM)
13. If he leaves his bike outside someone ______________________ it. (STEAL)
14. If the weather ______________________ like this, the clothes will be dry in a short time. (STAY)
15. If you ________________ me beforehand, we would have gone and seen something else (TELL).
16. If it freezes tonight, the roads ______________________ slippery tomorrow. (BE)
17. If you hated your job why ______________________ a new one? (YOU NOT FIND)
18. If he worked hard, he ______________________ in time (FINISH).
19. If John had bought a season ticket, he ______________________ it (LOSE).
20. If the man ____________ him, he wouldn’t have fallen down the stairs (NOT FOLLOW).
