CONDITIONALChoose whether the verb should be in the CONDITIONAL tense, or in the FUTURE tense:1.Tomorrow I ________ to the movies.a) would gob) will go2. If I had a lot of money, I ________ a house in Mexico.a) would buyb) will buy3. When I have a lot of money, I ________ a house in Mexico.a) would buyb) will buy4. He told me that he ________ later.a) would comeb) will come5. If I were you, I ________ to her.a) would not talkb) will not talk6. I ________ my brother tomorrow.a) would seeb) will see7. I ________ to find someone to fix my computer.a)...
Saturday, 4 April 2009
THE PASSIVE VOICE
THE PASSIVE VOICEThese sentences are in the ACTIVE VOICE. Rewrite them in the PASSIVE VOICE:EX: The teacher told Michael to be quiet. = Michael was told to be quiet.1. The elderly woman bought the car.The car ________________________ by the elderly woman.2. The other students were laughing at her.She ________________________ by the other students.3. The teacher explained the lesson to us.The lesson ________________________ to us by the teacher.4. She is laughing at me.I ________________________ by her.5. They are following him.He ________________________...
CONDITIONAL TENSES
CONDITIONAL TENSESchoose the correct tense of the verb.1. If I lose my job, I ________ for a new one. (to look)a) will lookb) would lookc) look2. If she hadn't told me to stay, I ________. (to go)a) will gob) would have gonec) would go3. We ________ to come to the party if we had known that our friends would be there. (to agree)a) would not agreeb) did not agreec) would not have agreed4. If you come tonight, I ________ a fish tagine. (to make)a) will makeb) would makec) will have made5. If I were him, I ________that job. (to take)a) would takeb)...
CONDITIONAL TENSES
CONDITIONAL TENSESChoose the correct tense of the verb.1. If I ________ you, I would apologize to her right away. (to be)a) wasb) werec) have been2. If I run into her, I ________ her that you're looking for her. (to tell)a) would tellb) tellc) will tell3. If you ________ that again, I will call the police. (to do)a) to dob) doc) will do4. He would never have asked her out for dinner if she ________ willing to go out with him . (to be)a) hadn't beenb) wasn’tc) will not be5. If you were her, what ________? (to do)a) would you dob) did you doc) do...
REFUSING PERMISSION : EXAMPLES
REFUSING PERMISSION : EXAMPLESYou mustn’t lose your train ticket.I don’t want you to speak to me like that.I’d rather you didn’t talk about that.I wouldn’t want him coming and asking questions.You are not allowed to use a dictionary.I’ve been forbidden to take part in this match.I absolutely forbid you to run in the corridors.It is strictly forbidden to photograph the paintings.I couldn’t possibly allow you to do that by yourself.We cannot allow such events to occur again.There is no question of us leaving you here!We regret to inform you that...
GIVING PERMISSION : EXAMPLES
GIVING PERMISSION : EXAMPLESYou can help yourself to the cakes, if you like.I have nothing against it if James comes with you.I’ll allow you to have the keys for the evening.You have my permission to sit down.Please sit down.You are allowed to remain silent.It’s all right by me if she goes to her friend’s.There’s nothing against her coming with us.Chakib’s mother was agreeable to him marrying Dounya.Of course, we must stick together.We would be delighted to accept your invitation.The use of a calculator is permissib...
ASKING FOR PERMISSION : EXAMPLES
ASKING FOR PERMISSION : EXAMPLESCould I have confirmation as soon as possible?Can I have the go-ahead to launch this product on the market?Are we allowed to treat this person like that?Would it be all right if I stayed here for a while?Would it be possible for us to postpone the appointment?Is swimming allowed here?Would you allow me to come with you?Could I bring my friends home?I wanted to ask you if I could leave at 4 p.m. tomorrow.I hope you won’t mind if I bring a friend.I’d like to introduce you to Jalal, if you don’t mind.May I ask you to...
How to refuse permission
How to refuse permissionThere is no question of it.You can't ...I cannot allow you to ...I cannot give you permission to ...I absolutely refuse to let you ...I'm totally opposed to our ...I'm afraid I have to disappoint you ...
How to give permission
How to give permissionYou can ..., if you want .I have nothing against it ...I'll allow you to ...You have my permission to ...Please do what you feel you need to ...
How to ask for permission
How to ask for permissionIs smoking allowed/May I smoke?Would you allow me to ...Could I ...I wanted to ask you if I could ...I hope you won't mind if I ...I'd like to ..., if you don't mind.May I ask you to ...Do you have any objection to ... being ...
REPORTED SPEECH
REPORTED SPEECHFill in each blank with the correct form of the verb:1. “I will try to help you.”The man promised he ________________________ to help me.2. “I haven’t been able to reach her.”He said that he ________________________ to reach her.3. “I went to the party.”She told everyone that she ________________________ to the party.4. “I’m going to sing you a song.”My grandmother said that she ________________________ to sing me a song.5. “Have you seen Jack since Friday?”My friend asked if I ________________________ Jack since Friday.6. “Did you...
REPORTED SPEECH
REPORTED SPEECHFill in each blank with the best form of the verb1. “Why can’t I go with you?”She asked why she ________________________ with me.2. “Have you ever been to this café?”He wanted to know if I ________________________ to that café.3. “Come later.”I told him ________________________ later.4. “Where will you live when you get there?”My parents asked me where ________________________ when I got there.5. “I would not do that.”My brother claimed that he ________________________ that.6. “I’ve seen all of your movies.”Angelica told Brad Pitt...
REPORTED SPEECH
REPORTED SPEECHFill in each blank with the best form of the verb :1. “My parents are coming tomorrow.”She told me that her parents ________________________ the following day.2. “I don’t know why I’m so tired.”My uncle admitted that he didn’t know why he ________________________ so tired.3. “I will call you tomorrow.”I told her that I ________________________ her the following day.4. “We don’t know who will win the election.”The reporters told us that they didn’t know who ________________________ the election.5. “Get off the phone!”My mom told me...
Agreeing and disagreeing
Agreeing and disagreeingAgreeing"I think you're right.""I agree with you."Strong agreement"I couldn't agree with you more.""You're absolutely right.""I agree entirely.""I totally agree."Agreeing in part"I agree with you up to a point, but...""That's quite true, but...""I agree with you in principle, but..."Disagreeing"I'm not sure I agree with you.""(I'm afraid) I don't agree.""(I'm afraid) I disagree.""(I'm afraid) I can't agree with you.""(I'm afraid) I don't share your opinion."Note that when you disagree with someone, you can often sound more...
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