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GENERAL REVISION OF VERBALS

GENERAL REVISION OF VERBALS
TASK 1.  Fill in the gaps with the necessary form of the verb from the brackets. Add prepositions if necessary.
1.      Sheila is very good  ____________ (to listen) to the children’s problems.
2.      Students sometimes expect their teachers ___________ (to do) all their work for them!
3.      Stella got stuck in a traffic jam on the way to the dentist’s and I’m afraid she kept him _________ (to wait) for half an hour.
4.      When I was having dinner I watched our cat __________ (to play) with her kittens.
5.      After a long time James persuaded his brother ___________ (to take) him for a meal at a local restaurant.
6.      I heard David __________ (to sing) in the bath – it did sound funny!
7.      Their parents encourage them ___________ (to develop) their talents in music and art.
8.      The sergeant expected the soldiers __________ (to obey) every command.
9.      Unfortunately nowadays people are getting used to ___________ (to watch) violent films on TV.
10.   Margaret’s employer always avoids __________ (to make) unpleasant decisions.
11.   The children in the Kernel family are used to ___________ (to get) and not to ___________(to give).
12.   Dentists recommend ____________ (to brush) our teeth after each meal.
13.   In my youth I used to __________ (to eat) anything I wanted but now I have __________ (to be) careful.
14.   I had my tailor ___________ (to shorten) the sleeves of my new jacket.
15.   Many people enjoy ___________ (to watch) television instead of ____________ (to discover) the world of their own.
16.   Do you think people ___________(to commit) terrible crimes such as murder should be legally executed?
17.   The thief crept into the house without ___________ (to be seen) by anyone.
18.   The bad weather prevented them from ___________ (to continue) with the construction of the dam.
19.   Their mother never makes them ___________ (to do) anything they don’t want to.
20.   This method hasn’t worked. I suggest you ___________ (to try) another method.
21.   Let the cake ___________ (to cool) before ___________ (to put) on the icing.
22.   The speaker kept on ___________(to talk) even after most of the audience had left the hall.
23.   Many people have objected to ___________ (to pay) the increased taxes on their homes.
24.   He would rather _____________ (to work) on a farm than in the office.
25.   It’s very cold in here. Would you mind ___________ (to close) the window?
26.   I’d better not ____________ (to go) to the movies. I have too much homework __________ (to do).
27.   There is a statistical study ____________ (to indicate) that the number of crimes has increased.
28.   Many people ____________ (to have) different views ask why capital punishment should be abolished.
29.  He doesn’t even bother ___________(to read) letters, let alone ___________ (to answer) them.

TASK 2.  Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of participles or gerund. Follow the example.
Example.  Because she was tired, Katie went to bed. = Feeling tired, Katie went to bed.
1.           He was sitting in the garden and he was drinking his tea.
2.           After Janet had made dinner, she called the children.
3.           The boy who is standing by the door is my brother.
4.           Simon cut his hand while he was chopping some wood.
5.           Donna had a shower before she went to bed.
6.           Because we were late, we took a taxi.
7.           Gary opened the window and breathed the fresh air.
8.           She was lying on her bed and she was reading a book.
9.           The jewels which were taken by the thieves were very valuable.
10.        Amy picked up her pen and started to write the letter.
11.        The man who is walking towards us is a relative of mine.
12.        After the teacher had explained the exercise, he asked the students to do it.
13.        Because she had forgotten to take her purse, she had to borrow some money from a colleague.
14.        Since I had no reply to my letter I sent John a telegram.
15.        As he had lived in France for 5 years, George knew French quite well.
16.        As Patrick did not know about the danger lying ahead, he was perfectly calm.
17.        After some people showed us the way to the cottage, we found it very soon.
18.        Because the book was written by a popular writer it was a great success.
19.        As Simon forgot to wind the alarm clock he overslept.
20.        As Derek was pressed for time he did not have breakfast.
21.        Because Teresa left her credit cards at home she was not able to pay in the supermarket.
22.        As Lily did not find the time of the departure she missed her train to Glasgow.
23.        As the puppy was brought by the youngest and most favourite son of the head of the family, he was allowed to live in the house.

TASK 3.  Fill in the necessary form of the verbal.
1.      Many people endeavor _________ (to learn) another language.
2.      Our instructor avoided _________ (to say) yes or no to our questions about the quiz.
3.      I hope that you do not resent my _________ (to telephone) at this early hour.
4.      Would you care _________(to come) shopping with us?
5.      George is considering _________ (to buy) a house. 
6.      The man who changed my flat tire refused _________ (to accept) any payment for doing so.
7.      I keep on _________ (to think) about your idea for a book.
8.      Everyone at the party seemed _________ (to enjoy) themselves.
9.      Ellen suggested our not _________(to go) out this evening.
10.   Most of my friends have quitted _________ (to smoke).
11.   We have missed _________ (to see) you lately.
12.   Will you promise not _________(to tell) my news until tomorrow?
13.   Do you often practice _________ (to speak) Italian?
14.   Mr. Keith denied _________ (to be) the anonymous donor of a large gift of money to the library.
15.   The manufacturer of this cassette guarantees _________ (to give) your money back if you are not satisfied.
16.   Patricia barely escaped _________ (to fall) over a cliff on a hike last week.
17.   I happened _________ (to run across) an old friend yesterday.
18.   We have chosen not _________(to take) a trip next summer.
19.   Philip always postpones _________ (to make) decisions.
20.   A student demanded _________ (to speak) to the head librarian about an overdue book fine.
21.   Have you finished _________ (to study) for the test tomorrow?
22.    Please do not hesitate __________ (to ask) for anything you need.
23.   John resisted _________ (to go) out for a walk until he finished his studying.
24.   I am sorry that I failed _________ (to answer) your letter promptly.
25.   Wayne enjoys ___________ (to invite) to parties by his friends.

TASK 4.  Paraphrase the sentences given below so that to use any form of verbal. Follow the example.
Example.  We are sorry we are so late. = We are sorry to be so late.
1.      I am afraid I might have an accident if I go to the mountains with you.
2.      Please tell us whether we should wait for you or not.
3.      Be careful, you are going to drop that bottle.
4.      The accused insist that they are innocent.
5.      I cannot understand why you behaved so foolishly yesterday.
6.      Henry promised he would buy me a bunch of roses.
7.      Anyone who wishes to take a photograph of the view may do so when we come to the next stop.
8.      Goods that have been in any way damaged in transit must be returned to the factory at once.
9.      It seems to me you have changed your mind about Joe since you met his mother-in-law.
10.   When I receive your application I will deal with your case at once.
11.   There will be time to discuss that after you have been elected.
12.   Smith was a lawyer by training, but when he was forced to be a soldier, he was a very good soldier.
13.   Jackson was asked if he could explain why he was absent on Monday, but he could give no answer that was satisfactory.
14.   Do not forget you must deposit your key at the reception desk when you leave the hotel.
15.   If you work through this book systematically, you can learn how you can use the English verb more efficiently.


GERUND OR INFINITIVE?

GERUND OR INFINITIVE?

We can use the gerund for different purposes and functions.

Subject: Smoking is dangerous
Object: I like reading
After prepositions: He’s good at drawing. What about cooking dinner? After leaving school he looked for a job.
After verbs: I hate getting up early. Imagine living in New York!

We can use the infinitive (with or without to) on other circumstances.

After modal verbs: usually infinitive: can, should, must, may or could,
*but ought to, have to, need to, be able to: He must study. I have lo leave now.
After adjectives: I’m glad to see you
After verbs: I managed to arrive in time. He decided to study Economics.

You can find lists of verbs, adjectives, linkers and/or prepositions in textbooks. These sentences are just for you to practise. Let’s go!


Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets:

1. Mary doesn’t mind _______________ (do) housework, but she hates _________________ (cook).
2. I don’t know how ___________________ (use) my new mobile phone.
3. ______________ (park) here is forbidden. Look at the sign!
4. Dr Lewis advised Peter ______________(reduce) of fatty food.
5. Please, stop _________________ (make) so much noise.
6. Don’t forget _________________ (buy) some bread when _______________ (come) back home.




7. Why don’t we stay at home instead of ______________ (go) out tonight?
8. I do my best, but I find it hard ________________( get) up early.
9. Mary insisted on ___________________ (help) with the housework.
10. Excuse me for __________________ (interrupt) you.
11. It was really nice _________________ (meet) Peter at the restaurant.
12. You’d better __________________ (tidy) your room or mum will get angry.
13. The rain prevented us from _________________ (play) outside.
14. He spent a lot of time _________________ (choose) what ____________ (wear) at the fancy dress party.
15. It’s no good __________________ (waste) your time ______________ (watch) TV.
16. We’re looking forward to ____________________ (travel) to New York next summer.
17. There’s no point in _____________ (take) a taxi, the cinema is just a five-minute-walk from the pub.
18. Definitely the curtains need _________________ (clean).
19. I remember Tom _________________ (walk) to school when he lived next door.
20. Carol offered _______________ (post) the letter for me.
21. The criminals denied _________________ (rob) the bank.
22. I’m so thirsty! I need _______________ (drink) something immediately.
23. Sally asked her brother _______________ (open) the window.
24. My husband tends _______________ (forget) things these days.
25. Andy pretended ________________ (be) tired, but we made him __________________ (clear) the table.
26. I’m really fed up with _______________ (work) in a factory.
27. The lecturer had nothing interesting _________________ (say).
28. He couldn’t _______________ (solve) the problem without ________________ (use) a calculator.
29. He passed his oral exam despite ____________ (be) nervous.
30. He accused me of ______________ (break) the vase.







KEY                GERUND OR INFINITIVE?

Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets:


1. Mary doesn’t mind doing (do) housework, but she hates cooking (cook).
2. I don’t know how to use (use) my new mobile phone.
3. Parking (park) here is forbidden. Look at the sign!
4. Dr Lewis advised Peter to reduce (reduce) of fatty food.
5. Please, stop making (make) that disgusting noise.
6. Don’t forget to buy (buy) some bread when coming (come) back home.
7. Why don’t we stay at home instead of going (go) out tonight?
8. I do my best, but I find it hard to get (get) up early.
9. Mary insisted on helping (help) with the housework.
10. Excuse me for interrupting (interrupt) you.
11. It was really nice to meet (meet) Peter at the restaurant.
12. You’d better tidy (tidy) your room or mum will get angry.
13. The rain prevented us from playing (play) outside.
14. He spent a lot of time choosing (choose) what to wear (wear) at the fancy dress party.
15. It’s no good wasting (waste) your time watching (watch) TV.
16. We’re looking forward to travelling (travel) to New York next summer.
17. There’s no point in taking (take) a taxi, the cinema is just a five-minute-walk from the pub.
18. Definitely the curtains need cleaning (clean).
19. I remember Tom walking (walk) to school when he lived next door.
20. Carol offered to post (post) the letter for me.
21. The criminals denied robbing (rob) the bank.
22. I’m so thirsty! I need to drink (drink) something immediately.
23. Sally asked her brother to open (open) the window.
24. My husband tends to forget (forget) things these days.

25. Andy pretended to be (be) tired, but we made him clear (clear) the table.
26. I’m really fed up with working (work) in a factory.
27. The lecturer had nothing interesting to say (say).
28. He couldn’t solve (solve) the problem without using (use) a calculator.
29. He passed his oral exam despite being (be) nervous.
30. He accused me of breaking (break) the vase.




VERB PATTERNS

1.       Gerunds and Infinitives  Put the verb into the correct form:


1.  I don’t fancy ______________ (go) out tonight.
2.  She avoided ______________ (tell) him about her plans.
3.  I would like ______________ (come) to the party with you.
4.  He enjoys ______________ (have) a bath in the evening.
5.  She kept ______________ (talk) during the film.
6.  I am learning ______________ (speak) English.
7.  Do you mind ______________ (give) me a hand?
8.  She helped me ______________ (carry) my suitcases.
9.  I’ve finished ______________ (cook). Come and eat!
10. He decided ______________ (study) Biology.
11. I dislike ______________ (wait).
12. He asked ______________ (come) with us.
13. I promise ______________ (help) you tomorrow.
14. We discussed ______________ (go) to the cinema, but in the end we stayed at home.
15. She agreed ______________ (bring) the pudding.
16. I don’t recommend ______________ (take) the bus, it takes forever!
17. We hope ______________ (visit) Amsterdam next month.
18. She suggested ______________ (go) to the museum.
19. They plan ______________ (start) college in the autumn. 
20. I don’t want ______________ (leave) yet.



2.       Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with ‘to’:


1.  She delayed ______________ (get) out of bed.
2.  He demanded ______________ (speak) to the manager.
3.  I offered ______________ (help).
4.  I miss ______________ (go) to the beach.
5.  We postponed ______________ (do) our homework.
6.  I’d hate ______________ (arrive) too late.
7.  She admitted ______________ (steal) the money.
8.  I chose ______________ (work) here.
9.  She waited ______________ (buy) a drink.
10. I really appreciate ______________ (be) on holiday.
11. I couldn’t help ______________ (laugh).
12. It seems ______________ (be) raining.
13. I considered ______________ (move) to Spain.
14. They practised ______________ (speak).
15. Finally I managed ______________ (finish) the work.
16. I really can’t stand ______________ (wait) for the bus.
17. Unfortunately, we can’t afford ______________ (buy) a new car this year.
18. She risked ______________ (be) late.
19. I’d love ______________ (come) with you.
20. I prepared ______________ (go) on holiday.



3.       Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with ‘to’:

1.  It appears _________________ (be) raining.       
2.  We intend _________________ (go) to the countryside this weekend.  
3.  I pretended _________________ (be) sick so I didn’t have to go to work.
4.  Can you imagine_________________ (live) without TV?    
5.  They tolerate_________________ (smoke) but they prefer people not to.  
6.  I anticipate _________________ (arrive) on Tuesday.  
7.  A wedding involves _________________ (negotiate) with everyone in the  family.
8.  He denies _________________ (steal) the money. 
9.  He claims _________________ (be) a millionaire but I don’t believe him.
10. I expect _________________ (be) there about seven.
11. Julia reported _________________ (see) the boys to the police.
12. It tends _________________ (rain) a lot in Scotland.
13. Do you recall _________________ (meet) her at the party last week?  
14. She mentioned _________________ (go) to the cinema, but I don’t know  what she decided to do in the end.
15. The teenager refused _________________ (go) on holiday with his parents.
16. I understand _________________ (be) late once or twice, but every day is too  much!  
17. I would prefer you _________________ (come) early if you can.
18. That criminal deserves _________________ (get) a long sentence.    
19. She completed _________________ (paint) her flat. 
20. We arranged _________________ (meet) at four but at four thirty she still hadn’t arrived. 

4.       Choose ‘let’ or ‘make’ and put it into the correct form:
1.  John’s mother used to __________ him clean up his room.
2.  The teacher doesn’t __________ her students use their mobile phones in class.
3.  Julie’s father doesn’t __________ her use his car.
4.  The professor often __________ the students do a lot of homework.
5.  The policeman __________ the teenagers pick up the litter they had dropped.
6.  My mother never __________ me stay out late when I was young.
7.  The guard __________ her get off the train because she didn’t have a ticket.
8.  Lucy might __________ you borrow her laptop if you ask her nicely.
9.  The comedian really __________ us laugh last night.
10. When people are late it __________ me really annoyed!
11. Doing a lot of exercise __________ me eat as many cakes as I like!
12. The boss often __________ us work late.
13. Joan’s new job has __________ her very happy.
14. This card __________ you travel on any bus in the city.
15. My current job __________ me work wherever I want.
16. Your photos __________ me want to visit Columbia – it looks very beautiful.
17. Speaking English __________ you communicate with lots of different people.
18. Robert doesn’t __________ his children watch TV.
19. That film __________ me cry – it was so sad.
20. The professor __________ us hand in our essays a day late last term.

5.       Put in the correct form of ‘make’ or ‘do’:
1.  John worked hard and ____________ his best at his job, but he still wasn’t  promoted. 
2.  The teenagers were ____________ such a noise that the neighbour called the police.
3.  She ____________ a payment on her debt every month. Soon she’ll have  finished paying it off.
4.  So many chores to ____________! I need to clean the bathroom and the  kitchen, hoover and change all the beds.
5.  Sorry, I ____________ a mistake. The restaurant isn’t here, but on another  street.
6.  It’s late, and we should go home. Let’s ____________ a move.
7.  Unfortunately his business ____________ a huge loss last year and had to  close down.
8.  If you don’t speak English, you’ll find it hard to ____________ business in the UK.
9.  He ____________ a promise to his grandmother that he’d never fight anyone  ever again.
10. I called the hotel and ____________ a reservation for two people for Saturday the 16th.
11. The washing machine flooded and the water ____________ a lot of damage. All the carpets had to be replaced. 
12. She ____________ a lot of lists of things to do, but she never does any of the  things!
13. Unfortunately, all the students ____________ very badly on the test.
14. Children ____________ such a mess! I spend my whole life tidying up! © 2012 www.perfect-english-grammar.com May be freely copied for personal or classroom use.
15. The car was ____________ 90 miles per hour on the motorway when it was  stopped by the police.
16. John went outside to ____________ a phone call.
17. Lucy has decided to ____________ a course this autumn. She’s going to study  Spanish.
18. My grandmother loves ____________ crosswords.
19. Anne ____________ a good point. She said that it’s often cheaper to fly in the  UK than take the train.
20. If I were to ____________ a prediction, I’d say that it’ll rain this afternoon.

6.       Put in the correct form of ‘make’ or ‘do’:
1.  I haven’t eaten chocolate for three weeks, but it hasn’t ____________ any  difference to my weight!
2.  If you’ll ____________ the dishes, I’ll sweep the floor. 
3.  Thanks for ____________ such lovely comments about my paintings! I’m  really glad you like them.
4.  Could you call the manager please? I’d like to ____________ a complaint.
5.  I feel terrible! I really must ____________ some more exercise! Will you  come for a run with me tomorrow?
6.  He’s volunteering at a homeless shelter because he wants to ____________  good.
7.  She needs to ____________ a choice. Either move to Madrid or stay inLondon. She can’t keep changing every week!
8.  Let’s ____________ a date to meet and talk about your business idea. How about next Friday?
9.  John ____________ a decision to take the bus, but it was so delayed that he  wished he’d taken the train.
10. Robert spent the weekend ____________ the gardening. He mowed the lawn  and planted a lot of new plants.
11. The child ____________ a face behind the teacher’s back.
12. It’s freezing! Let’s turn on the heating and ____________ a fire in the  fireplace.
13. I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and ____________ a fool of  myself!
14. Could you possibly ____________ me a favourand bring dessert to my dinner party tomorrow.May be freely copied for personal or classroom use.
15. When she was 40 she sold her business and ____________ a fortune. She now spends most of her time at the beach.
16. Lucy helped the children to ____________ drawings of the flowers. 
17. Jill has to ____________ three exams this week, so I don’t think we’ll see her  until next week.
18. I’m fine mum! There’s no need to call the doctor! Don’t ____________ a fuss.
19. John ____________ a joke at the start of the meeting, but nobody laughed.
20. I really need to ____________ some shopping this afternoon. We have no  food in the house at all.
7.       Put in the correct form of ‘make’ or ‘do’:
1.  You should eat more fruit and vegetables. It would ____________ you good.
2.  Traditionally, three people ____________ speeches at weddings in the UK.  The groom, the father of the bride, and the best man.
3.  Lucy ____________ all the ironing, washed the floor and made dinner.
4.  John decided that he needed to ____________ more research before he could  write his essay.
5.  Could I ____________ a suggestion? Maybe we should give up work for  today and go and have a drink.
6.  I’m too busy to see you now. Please call my secretary and ____________ an appointment.
7.  I spent a long time ____________ my hair, but when I went outside, the wind ruined it in one minute!
8.  He ____________ an attempt to tidy up before she arrived, but the room was still very messy.
9.  How do you like our new kitchen? I think the workmen ____________ a good job.
10. They have ____________ too many errors in this article. We can’t publish it.
11. I know the shop usually closes at six but could you ____________ an  exception today? I have a busload of tourists who’d like to visit.
12. She tried to ____________ her homework early in the evening, so she could  relax afterwards.
13. I ____________ a great effort to study hard for that exam, but I still didn’t  pass!
14. I travelled to Paris when I was a child and it ____________ a great impression  on me. I’ve always loved France and French things ever since.
15. One tiny piece of chocolate cake won’t ____________ you any harm! Eat up! May be freely copied for personal or classroom use.
16. He didn’t ____________ a sound when he got home late, so as not to wake up his wife.
17. Right, could you ____________ arrangements for next week? We need to book a restaurant for lunch at 1pm on Saturday, and we need to think of  something to do on Sunday too.
18. I spend far too much time ____________ housework! I wish I had a cleaner!
19. She ____________ certain that she had turned the iron off before she left the house.
20. I enjoy going to new places and ____________ new friends.

8.       Put in the correct form of ‘make’ or ‘do’:

1.  How much money does a waitress ____________?
2.  Could you ____________ the laundry today? We have no clean clothes.
3.  She spent the evening watching black and white films and ____________ her nails.
4.  Did their new business ____________ a profit last year?
5.  The teacher ____________ some very positive remarks about Susie’s work.
6.  There’s so much paperwork to ____________! I’ll be here all night
7.  The CEO of the company ____________ some interesting observations during his visit to our department.
8.  I’d like to ____________ Julie an offer of a job. It would be full time in our office.
9.  There was a man sitting on the pier earlier. He was ____________ a painting  of the boats.
10. This lecture is so boring! Let’s ____________ an escape during the break and  go to the café!
11. William ____________ an excuse to the teacher about why he was late, but she didn’t believe him.
12. Stop talking and ____________ some work!
13. Alison can’t come tonight. She’d already ____________ plans.
14. I’m going to work all weekend. I really want to ____________ some progress  on this project.
15. Could you please ____________ sure that the money has gone into the correct bank account?
16. It takes Lizzie an hour a day to ____________ the washing up. She would love to have a dishwasher.
17. I offered the job to Ian, and I said he had until Monday to ____________ his  mind up. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use.
18. In the morning she gets up, has a shower and gets dressed, then ____________ the bed. After that she goes downstairs and has breakfast. 
19. John and Lucy ____________ their way through the crowded streets to their hotel.
20. Graham ____________ really well in the tennis competition. He came second out of over a hundred people.
9.       Put in ‘said’ or ‘told’:



1.  Julie ______________ that she would join us after work.
2.  She ______________ me that she was going running this evening.
3.  John ______________ us that he couldn’t come to the party.
4.  John ______________ that he had been to the cinema at the weekend.
5.  She ______________ them she wanted to quit.
6.  David ______________ he was going to arrive at eight.
7.  They ______________ that they didn’t want to meet us on Tuesday.
8.  I ______________ him I wasn’t impressed.
9.  Lucy ______________ Julie that she was leaving on Wednesday.
10. We ______________ that we were going on holiday the following week.
11. Jack ______________ my mother he would be in Spain this week.
12. I ______________ that I hated mushrooms.
13. She ______________ she loved chocolate.
14. They ______________ they were meeting Luke today.
15. They ______________ us they were going to the museum this afternoon.
16. He ______________ he wouldn’t start without us.
17. I ______________ them I’d bring pudding.
18. Jonathan ______________ it would rain today.
19. They ______________ us that it was fine to come late.
20. The boss ______________ me that I should do some more work on this report.



10.    Make an affirmative sentence, negative sentence or question using ‘used to + infinitive’:

1.  I / live in a flat when I was a child.
_______________________________________________________________
2.  We / go to the beach every summer?
_______________________________________________________________
3.  She / love eating chocolate, but now she hates it.
_______________________________________________________________
4.  He / not / smoke.
_______________________________________________________________
5.  I / play tennis when I was at school.
_______________________________________________________________
6.  She / be able to speak French, but she has forgotten it all.
_______________________________________________________________
7.  He / play golf every weekend?
_______________________________________________________________
8.  They both / have short hair.
_______________________________________________________________
9.  Julie / study Portuguese.
_______________________________________________________________
10. I / not / hate school.
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11.    If it’s possible, make a sentence with ‘would + infinitive’. If it’s not possible, use ‘used to + infinitive’:

1.  I / have short hair when I was a teenager.
_______________________________________________________________
2.  We / go to the same little café for lunch every day when I was a student.
_______________________________________________________________
3.  She / love playing badminton before she hurt her shoulder.
_______________________________________________________________
4.  He / walk along the beach every evening before bed.
_______________________________________________________________
5.  I / always lose when I played chess with my father.
_______________________________________________________________
6.  She / be able to dance very well.
_______________________________________________________________
7.  My grandfather / drink a cup of coffee after dinner every night.
_______________________________________________________________
8.  Luke / not have a car.
_______________________________________________________________
9.  We / live in Brazil.
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10. My family / often go to the countryside for the weekend when I was young.
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Make sentences using ‘be used to + verb-ing’ or ‘be used to + noun / pronoun’. You need  to choose the correct tense:
1.  I (live) in London, so the crowds don’t bother me.
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2.  She (the Tokyo subway) so she doesn’t get lost.
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3.  He (not / deal) with animals, so he’s a bit scared of the dogs.
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4.  John (drive) in heavy traffic.
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5.  I (wake) up in the night with my baby. I drink lots of coffee!
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6.  It was very hard to get up at five when I first started this job, because I (not / it).
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7.  She (drink) a lot of coffee, so she doesn’t have a problem with going to sleep  afterwards.
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8.  I’ve lived here in Hokkaido for three years but I (not / the snow).
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9.  He (do) a lot of exercise, so a ten-mile walk is easy for him.
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10. Julie’s flat is in the centre of London. When she visits a friend in the countryside,  it’s difficult for her to sleep because she (not / the quiet).
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Key    Verb pat.
Exc.1


1.  going
2.  telling
3.  to come 
4.  having
5.  talking
6.  to speak 
7.  giving
8.  to carry 
9.  cooking
10. to study 
11. waiting
12. to come 
13. to help 
14. going
15. to bring 
16. taking
17. to visit
18. going
19. to start 
20. to leave 


Exc 2


1.  getting
2.  to speak 
3.  to help
4.  going
5.  doing
6.  to arrive
7.  stealing
8.  to work
9.  to buy
10. being
11. laughing
12. to be
13. moving
14. speaking
15. to finish
16. waiting
17. to buy
18. being
19. to come
20. to go


Exc 3


1.  to be      
2.  to go   
3.  to be
4.  living
5.  smoking
6.  arriving
7.  negotiating
8.  stealing
9.  to be
10. to be
11. seeing
12. to rain
13. meeting
14. going
15. to go
16. being
17. to come
18. to get  
19. painting
20. to meet


Exc. 4
1.  John’s mother used to make him clean up his room.
2.  The teacher doesn’t let her students use their mobile phones in class.
3.  Julie’s father doesn’t let her use his car.
4.  The professor often makes the students do a lot of homework.
5.  The policeman made the teenagers pick up the litter they had dropped.
6.  My mother never let me stay out late when I was young.
7.  The guard made her get off the train because she didn’t have a ticket.
8.  Lucy might let you borrow her laptop if you ask her nicely.
9.  The comedian really made us laugh last night.
10. When people are late it makes me really annoyed!
11. Doing a lot of exercise lets me eat as many cakes as I like!
12. The boss often makes us work late.
13. Joan’s new job has made her very happy.
14. This card lets you travel on any bus in the city.
15. My current job lets me work wherever I want.
16. Your photos make me want to visit Columbia – it looks very beautiful.
17. Speaking English lets you communicate with lots of different people.
18. Robert doesn’t let his children watch TV.
19. That film made me cry – it was so sad.
20. The professor let us hand in our essays a day late last term.
Exc 5
1.  John worked hard and did his best at his job, but he still wasn’t promoted. 
2.  The teenagers were making such a noise that the neighbour called the police.
3.  She makes a payment on her debt every month. Soon she’ll have finished  paying it off.
4.  So many chores to do! I need to clean the bathroom and the kitchen, hoover and change all the beds.
5.  Sorry, I made a mistake. The restaurant isn’t here, but on another street.
6.  It’s late, and we should go home. Let’s make a move.
7.  Unfortunately his business made a huge loss last year and had to close down.
8.  If you don’t speak English, you’ll find it hard to do business in the UK.
9.  He made a promise to his grandmother that he’d never fight anyone ever again.
10. I called the hotel and made a reservation for two people for Saturday the 16th
11. The washing machine flooded and the water did a lot of damage. All the carpets had to be replaced. 
12. She makes a lot of lists of things to do, but she never does any of the things!
13. Unfortunately, all the students did very badly on the test.
14. Children make such a mess! I spend my whole life tidying up!
15. The car was doing 90 miles per hour on the motorway when it was stopped by the police.
16. John went outside to make a phone call.
17. Lucy has decided to do a course this autumn. She’s going to study Spanish.
18. My grandmother loves doing crosswords.
19. Anne made a good point. She said that it’s often cheaper to fly in the UK than take the train.
20. If I were to make a prediction, I’d say that it’ll rain this afternoon.
Exc 6
1.  I haven’t eaten chocolate for three weeks, but it hasn’t made any difference to  my weight!
2.  If you’ll do the dishes, I’ll sweep the floor. 

3.  Thanks for making such lovely comments about my paintings! I’m really glad  you like them. 4.  Could you call the manager please? I’d like to make a complaint.
5.  I feel terrible! I really must do some more exercise! Will you come for a run  with me tomorrow?
6.  He’s volunteering at a homeless shelter because he wants to do good.
7.  She needs to make a choice. Either move to Madrid or stay in London. She  can’t keep changing every week!
8.  Let’s make a date to meet and talk about your business idea. How about next Friday?
9.  John made a decision to take the bus, but it was so delayed that he wished he’d  taken the train.
10. Robert spent the weekend doing the gardening. He mowed the lawn and  planted a lot of newplants.
11. The child made a face behind the teacher’s back.
12. It’s freezing! Let’s turn on the heating and make a fire in the fireplace.
13. I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and make a fool of myself!
14. Could you possibly do me a favour and bring dessert to my dinner party  tomorrow?
15. When she was 40 she sold her business and made a fortune. She now spends  most of her time at the beach.
16. Lucy helped the children to do drawings of the flowers. 
17. Jill has to do three exams this week, so I don’t think we’ll see her until next week.
18. I’m fine mum! There’s no need to call the doctor! Don’t make a fuss.
19. John made a joke at the start of the meeting, but nobody laughed.
20. I really need to do some shopping this afternoon. We have no food in the  house at all.
Exc 7
1.  You should eat more fruit and vegetables. It would do you good.
2.  Traditionally, three people make speeches at weddings in the UK. The groom, the father of the bride, and the best man.
3.  Lucy did all the ironing, washed the floor and made dinner.
4.  John decided that he needed to do more research before he could write his essay.
5.  Could I make a suggestion? Maybe we should give up work for today and go and have a drink.
6.  I’m too busy to see you now. Please call my secretary and make an appointment.
7.  I spent a long time doing my hair, but when I went outside, the wind ruined it in one minute!
8.  He made an attempt to tidy up before she arrived, but the room was still very messy.
9.  How do you like our new kitchen? I think the workmen did a good job.
10. They have made too many errors in this article. We can’t publish it.
11. I know the shop usually closes at six but could you make an exception today? I have a busload of tourists who’d like to visit.
12. She tried to do her homework early in the evening, so she could relax  afterwards.
13. I made a great effort to study hard for that exam, but I still didn’t pass!
14. I travelled to Paris when I was a child and it made a great impression on me. I’ve always loved France and French things ever since.
15. One tiny piece of chocolate cake won’t do you any harm! Eat up!
16. He didn’t make a sound when he got home late, so as not to wake up his wife.
17. Right, could you make arrangements for next week? We need to book a restaurant for lunch at 1pm on Saturday, and we need to think of something to  do on Sunday too.
18. I spend far too much time doing housework! I wish I had a cleaner!
19. She made certain that she had turned the iron off before she left the house.
20. I enjoy going to new places and making new friends.
Exc 8
1.  How much money does a waitress make?
2.  Could you do the laundry today? We have no clean clothes.
3.  She spent the evening watching black and white films and doing her nails.
4.  Did their new business make a profit last year?
5.  The teacher made some very positive remarks about Susie’s work.
6.  There’s so much paperwork to do! I’ll be here all night
7.  The CEO of the company made some interesting observations during his visit  to our department.
8.  I’d like to make Julie an offer of a job. It would be full-time in our office.
9.  There was a man sitting on the pier earlier. He was doing a painting of the  boats. !
10. This lecture is so boring! Let’s make an escape during the break and go to the  café!
11. William made an excuse to the teacher about why he was late, but she didn’t believe him.
12. Stop talking and do some work!
13. Alison can’t come tonight. She’d already made plans.
14. I’m going to work all weekend. I really want to make some progress on this project.
15. Could you please make sure that the money has gone into the correct bank account?
16. It takes Lizzie an hour a day to do the washing up. She would love to have a dishwasher.
17. I offered the job to Ian, and said he had until Monday to make his mind up.
18. In the morning she gets up, has a shower and gets dressed, then makes the bed. After that she goes downstairs and has breakfast. 
19. John and Lucy made their way through the crowded streets to their hotel.
20. Graham did really well in the tennis competition. He came second out of over a hundred people.
Exc 9
1.  Julie said that she would join us after work.
2.  She told me that she was going running this evening.
3.  John told us that he couldn’t come to the party.
4.  John said that he had been to the cinema at the weekend.
5.  She told them she wanted to quit.
6.  David said he was going to arrive at eight.
7.  They said that they didn’t want to meet us on Tuesday.
8.  I told him I wasn’t impressed.
9.  Lucy told Julie that she was leaving on Wednesday.
10. We said that we were going on holiday the following week.
11. Jack told my mother he would be in Spain this week.
12. I said that I hated mushrooms.
13. She said she loved chocolate.
14. They said they were meeting Luke today.
15. They told us they were going to the museum this afternoon.
16. He said he wouldn’t start without us.
17. I told them I’d bring pudding.
18. Jonathan said it would rain today.
19. They told us that it was fine to come late.
20. The boss told me that I should do some more work on this report.
Exc 10
1.  I used to live in a flat when I was a child.
2.  Did we use to go to the beach every summer?
3.  She used to love eating chocolate, but now she hates it.
4.  He didn’t use to smoke.
5.  I used to play tennis when I was at school.
6.  She used to be able to speak French, but she has forgotten it all.
7.  Did he use to play golf every weekend?
8.  They both used to have short hair.
9.  Julie used to study Portuguese.
10. I didn’t use to hate school.
Exc 11
1.  I used to have short hair when I was a teenager.
2.  We would go to the same little café for lunch every day when I was a student.
3.  She used to love playing badminton before she hurt her shoulder.
4.  He would walk along the beach every evening before bed.
5.  I would always lose when I played chess with my father.
6.  She used to be able to dance very well.
7.  My grandfather would drink a cup of coffee after dinner every night.
8.  Luke didn’t use to have a car.
9.  We used to live in Brazil.
10. My family would often go to the countryside for the weekend when I was young.
Exc 12
1.  I’m used to living in London, so the crowds don’t bother me.
2.  She’s used to the Tokyo subway so she doesn’t get lost.
3.  He’s not used to dealing with animals, so he’s a bit scared of the dogs.
4.  John’s used to driving in heavy traffic.
5.  I’m used to waking up in the night with my baby. I drink lots of coffee! 
6.  It was very hard to get up at five when I first started this job, because I wasn’t  used to it.
7.  She’s used to drinking a lot of coffee, so she doesn’t have a problem with going to  sleep afterwards.
8.  I’ve lived here in Hokkaido for three years but I’m still not used to the snow.
9.  He’s used to doing a lot of exercise, so a ten-mile walk is easy for him.
10. Julie’s flat is in the centre of London. When she visits a friend in the countryside,  it’s difficult for her to sleep because she’s not used to the quiet.