Answer the following questions using

l-{ 1. ~ I} ::.t,i· ::.L· /. would rather ...... because and your own

\!~ .t-h ::.L· ideas.

1 Your parents have offered to take you to Rome on

holiday and your best friend has invited you to join
♦ Had better + bare Infinitive ( = should/ought) him/her in Majorca. Where would you prefer to go?
This structure is used to give advice or to say what e.g ... . I'd rather go to Majorca becaue;e I love being
the best thing to do in a particular situation is. by the e;ea ....
e.g. You had/'d better book your flight early. 2 You have received two invitations. One is for a film
I'd better not take out a loan; I won't be able to premiere and one is for a rock concert. Which would
pay it back. you rather go to?
Had better is more emphatic than should/ought to, 3 You have recently won the lottery jackpot. Would you
but it is not as emphatic as must. rather have all of the money at once. or a set amount
e.g. You must see a lawyer. (strong advice) every month?
You had better see a lawyer. (less emphatic than 4 You need some extra money. Would you rather spend
must) your evenings babysitting or get a paper round in the
You should/ought to see a lawyer. (less em- mornings?
phatic than had better) 5 Your parents have offered to buy you a present. Would
♦ Would rather (= would prefer to) expresses you rather have some new clothes or a pair of roller-
preference. blades?
6 You have lost the watch which your parents bought
When the subject of would rather is also the
you and you know they will be angry. Would you rather
subject of the following verb, we use the
buy yourself a new watch and pretend nothing has
following constructions:
happened, or tell your parents the truth?
a) would rath r + present bare Infinitive
(present/future)
e.g. I'd rather do my shopping tomorrow.
b) would rather+ perfect bare Infinitive (past)
e.g. I'd rather not have gone to the dinner party last
night.
0 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct
form.

1 A: I'm going out in a minute.

c) would rather+ bare Infinitive+ than
B: So am I, so you'd better .. .take ... (take) your keys
(+ bare Infinitive) with you.
e.g. I'd rather watch a comedy than (watch) a thriller.
2 A: Do you watch much television?
When the subject of would rather is different from B: No. I prefer ................. (read) books to ...... ....... ... .
the subject of the following verb, we use the (watch) television.
following constructions: 3 A: I didn't enjoy the concert much.
B: Nor did I! I would rather they ................. (play) more
a) would rath r + past tense (present/future)
modern music.
e.g. I'd rather Kate stayed with us tonight.
4 A: Shall we go to that new restaurant this evening?
b) would rather+ past perfect (past)
B: Good idea. We had better ................. (book) a
e.g. I'd rather Sam hadn't taken his father's car
table.
yesterday.
5 A: Shall I tidy your bedroom for you?
We can also use prefer in the following B: I'd rather you ................. (not/tidy) it. I'll do it later.
constructions to express preference: 6 A: Shall we go for a walk this afternoon?
B: No. I would prefer ........... ...... (stay) here and read
a) prefer+ -Ing tonn + 1D + -Ing tonn (general preference) a book.
e.g. I prefer playing tennis to playing squash. 7 A: My brother prefers .......... ... .... (play) computer
b) prefer+ full Infinitive + rath r than + bare Infinitive games to ................. (do) his homework.
(general preference) B: So does mine.
e.g. I prefer to eat fish rather than (eat) meat. 8 A: Did you enjoy the play last night?
c) prefer+ noun+ to + noun (general preference) B: No. I'd rather ................. (go) to the cinema.
e.g. He prefers basketball to football. 9 A: I'd rather you .... ............. (not/make) so much
d) would pref r + full Infinitive + rather than + bare noise.
Infinitive (specific preference) B: Sorry. I'll try to be quiet.
e.g. a) I'd prefer to walk home rather than take the bus. 10 A: You had better ................. (work) hard at your new
b) I'd prefer to have juice rather than (have) Coke. job.
B: I will. I want to make a good impression.
UNIT 9
Conditi""• 1
·n ishes- Had Better/Would Rather- Unreal Past
11 A: Paul has bought Tania a present.
B: Yes. but we'd better .. .... ..... ...... (not/mention) it. It
might be a surprise.
12 A: Did you enjoy the party last night?
® Unde,1;ne the co,...ct tense.

B: Yes. but I would rather we ................. (stay) a little 1 I'd rather you did/had done your homework before you
longer. go out.
13 A: Shall we spend the evening together? 2 Supposing you had heard/had been heard telling me.
B: Well, actually, I'd prefer ....... (spend) some what would have happened?
time alone. 3 He acted as if he owns/owned the house.
14 A: That meal was terrible. I'd rather .... .. .. .. .... .. (eat) at 4 I wish I went/had gone to the library yesterday.
home. 5 I would have made a cake if I know/had known you
B: It was very expensive. too. were coming.
15 A: It's the company's office party tomorrow. 6 It's about time we employed/had employed some
B: Yes. To be honest. I'd rather ................. (not/go). new staff.
7 If she had won/won the competition. she would have
had a party.
t ll :.. llll :.. ·d l"'L· :..·:.. Lli 8 I'd rather you didn't interrupt/hadn't interrupted me
when I'm talking.
. Ll {
1 l- 1• ·t· 9 Suppose you saw/had seen a crime being committed.
what would you do?
10 If only you told/had told me. I would have understood.
The past simple can be used to refer to the present 11 He would have sent a card if he realised/had realised
(unreal present) when we talk about imaginary, unreal it was your birthday.
or improbable situations which are contrary to facts in 12 If you met/had met John now, you wouldn't recognise
the present. him.
The past perfect can be used to refer to imaginary, 13 It's high time you learnt/had learnt how to drive.
unreal or improbable situations which are contrary to 14 I'd rather you hadn't misbehaved/didn't misbehave at
facts in the past (unreal past). the party last night.
The past simple is used with: 15 They spoke as if they knew/had known each other for
• Type 2 Conditionals years.
e.g. If he had the money, he would buy a new car.

~ Put the verbs in brackets into the correct

• suppose/supposing
e.g. Suppose/Supposing he stood you up,
what would you do? ~ form.
• wish/if only
e.g. I wish/If only I had a better job. 1 Would you rather ... com~ ... (come) shopping with me
• would rather (present) or stay at home?
e.g. I'd rather Nick drove me to the station. 2 If only I ......................................... (not/confide) in her:
• as if/as though now everybody knows my problems.
e.g. Mary talks as if/as though she knew everything. 3 Amy says she would rather ........................ (organise)
• it's (about/high) time the event herself.
e.g. It's (about/high) time you went to bed. 4 I'd rather you ............. .. .. .. ..... (get) a full-time job than
The past perfect is used with: a part-time job.
5 Supposing I invited you to a party .... .. .... .. .. .. .. ..... .. .... ..
• Type 3 Conditionals
(you/accept)?
e.g. If she hadn't fallen down the stairs. she wouldn't
6 I wish I .......................... .. ... (ask) my parents for some
have broken her arm.
advice before I made up my mind.
• suppose/supposing
7 Suppose you ................................... (meet) a film star.
e.g. Suppose/Supposing you had been invited, would
you have gone? what would you say?
8 She didn't understand the question. but she looked as
• wish/if only
e.g. I wish/If only I hadn't argued with him. though she .......................................... (understand) it.
• would rather (past) 9 Liz studied Art at university. but she says she would
e.g. I'd rather you had kept it a secret. rather .. .. .................. ....... (study) History.
• as if/as though 10 I wish Alan .......... .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. ..... (not/move) away. as I
e.g. He had never been abroad, but he spoke about miss him a lot.
New York as if/as though he had been there many 11 It seemed as if she .. .. .. ... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. (forget) about
times. the meeting.
12 If you hadn·t left early. you ....... ......... ... ... (meet) Tin°

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IN OTHER WORDS 4 I want to have a party. but my flat isn·t big enough.
~~ 1 ...... .................................................... .
Study these examples. The second sentence big enough for me to have a party.
has a similar meaning to the first sentence. s You shouldn't go out tonight: you have to go to school
tomorrow.
1 I don't think it's a good idea to lie to your parents about better You ........................................................ out
what happened. tonight : you have to go to school tomorrow.
were If I were you. I wouldn't lie to my parents 6 John would prefer to eat pizza rather than chips.
about what happened . rather John ................................. pizza than chips.
2 If you sit next to the fireplace. you'll get too hot. 7 Jane regrets spending all that money on new clothes.
else Don't sit next to the fireplace or else you'll wishes Jane .......... .................. .. ... ............ . .
get too hot. all that money on new clothes.
3 It rained heavily all day. so they didn 't go out. 8 It's a pity I didn't make it to your wedding.
for But for the heavy rain, they would have wish I ...... .............................. it to your wedding.
gone out. 9 Colin wishes he hadn't missed the bus: now he is late
4 If you don't act quickly. you may find yourself in trouble. for work.
unless You may find yourself in trouble unless missed If Colin ....... .... ....... ........ .................. the bus,
you act quickly. he wouldn't be late for work.
s Sam ran out of time : that's why he didn 't go shopping. 10 If the weather gets better, we'll go on a sailing trip
would If Sam hadn't run out of time, he would tomorrow.
have gone shopping. provided We'll go on a sailing trip , ... ......................... .
6 If Helen gets a grant. she will be able to continue her ...... ........................ .... ......... better tomorrow.
studies. 11 You should write a letter to your pen-friend.
provided Helen will be able to continue her better You ................................ to your pen-friend.
studies provided she gets a grant. 12 Samantha wants to be a model. but she isn't tall enough.
7 Tony wants to buy a new car. but he hasn't got wishes Samantha ................. ........ ...... ..................... .
enough money. to be a model.
wishes Tony wishes he had enough money to 13 Why don't you wipe your feet when you come back
buy a new car. from the park?
a Jack would prefer to learn Italian rather than learn would I ... ... .. .. ........................................... your feet
German. when you come back from the park.
rather Jack would rather learn Italian than 14 If you don't stop being naughty. I will tell the
German . headmaster.
9 Mary regrets not studying hard for her exams. else Stop being naughty, .... .... .... ....................... .
wishes Mary wishes she had studied hard for her the headmaster.
exams. 15 Sam would prefer to go out rather than stay at home.
10 You should join a gym. rather Sam ... ........ .. ........... ...................................... .
better You had better join a gym . than stay at home.
11 Why don't you make an effort to improve your life? 16 It's a pity I didn't go to that party.
would I wish you would make an effort to improve wish I ........ ........................ .... ............. .. .. .... .. ... ...... .
your life. that party.
12 It's a pity I missed your graduation. 17 I didn't know your address: that's why I didn't send you
wish I wish I hadn't missed your graduation. a postcard.
would If I had known your address. I ..... .............. ..
............................................ you a postcard.
Complete each sentence with two to five
18 He wouldn't have finished his report if you hadn't
words, Including the word in bold.
helped him .
for But .. ..... .... ........... ... .... ........ ....... he wouldn 't
1 You will be late for school unless you leave now.
have finished his report.
if You will be late for school ... If you don't
19 If you exceed the speed limit, you'll have to pay a fine.
leave .. . now. else Don't exceed the speed limit ... ...... ............ .
2 If you touch the iron, you will burn your fingers.
.. ...................................... have to pay a fine.
else Don't touch the iron, .................................. ..
20 If you don't practise daily, you will never learn to play
burn your fingers.
the piano.
3 I don't think it's a good idea to buy that jacket.
unless You will never learn to play the piano ........ .
were If ......................... I wouldn't buy that jacket.
... .......................................................... daily.
UNIT 9
Conditi""'• 1
·n ishes -Had Better /Would Rather -Unreal Past
C\ Fill in the gaps with the correct form of
~ the words in brackets.
1 She has lost a lot of ... w~lght... recently. (weigh)
2 Due to his ...................... to add up properly, he made • If you will finish early, give me a call. X
a big mistake in the accounts book. ((in) able) If you finish early, give me a call. ✓
3 I ................ ............... with what you are saying. In fact.
• Unless we don't pay the bill , the phone will be cut
I am of the exact opposite opinion. (agree)
4 He has made many successful ................. .... .............. . off. X
investments. (finance) Unless we pay the bill, the phone will be cut off. ✓
5 That man is involved in lots of .......................... activities. • I wish we would buy a bigger house. X
but the police can't prove anything at the moment. (legal) I wish we could buy a bigger house. ✓
6 A mistake in this chemical formula could be .............. . • We'd better to cut down on our expenses. X
................ (disaster) We'd better cut down on our expenses. ✓
7 I don't want him to babysit for me. He's too .............. ..
..................... (responsible) • You'd not better talk to him about it. X
8 Tom is very ....................... and works hard to achieve You'd better not talk to him about it. ✓
his goals. (ambition) • We would better leave now. X
9 The project is ..... .. ... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. ... There is no way we We had better leave now. ✓
can make it work. (practical) • I'd rather Greg goes to medical school. X
10 He doesn't speak very good French. which is why he I'd rather Greg went to medical school. ✓
............................ the woman's question. (understand)
11 Mr Webb is a very ................. ...... man in the business • It's high time you redecorate your flat. X
world. (influence) It's high time you redecorated your flat. ✓
12 It's .................. that the plan will go ahead. since there
is very little money available at the moment. (likely)
13 I am often .................................. of the water in foreign
countries. (suspicion) Correct the mistakes.
14 It must be wonderful to be ............................. (wealth)
15 His good ........................... background helped him to
1 You'd not better be late for your interview.
get the job. (education)
2 We would better go soon.
16 We found his collection of modern paintings quite .....
3 It's high time you tidy your bedroom .
.............................. .... . He even possessed a genuine
4 We'd better to do the washing-up.
Picasso' (impress)
5 I'd rather the guests come at eight o'clock.
Fill in the gaps with the correct form of 6 Unless you don·t study. you won·t pass the exams.
the words in brackets. 7 I wish we would afford a new car.
8 If you will need any help. just call me.
A Tom made the1) ... decf6fon ... (decide) to have a party.
He sent 2) .................... (invite) to twenty of his friends
and all of them came, with the 3) .................... (except)
of David, who had already made 4) ............................ .
(arrange) for that evening.
9 C,oss out the unnecessa.,, woNI.

1 You'd better to apply to a university in your country .

2 As long as you will book early. you won·t have a
B Alison attended a job interview last week and the
problem finding a seat.
company made her a very 1) •······"·· ............ (attract)
3 I wish if someone would do something about it.
offer. She has just written a letter of 2) ..... ·· ..... ·· ·
4 John would rather his sister had made less noise every
(accept) to the 3) ............ .. .............. (manage) of the
time she comes back from a party.
company and she hopes to receive 4) ..... •· ............. ·
5 Ifs time Paul had stopped acting like a child.
(confirm) of her 5) ....... •· •··· ............. (employ) soon.
6 They won't let you in unless you will wear a suit and tie .
7 Unless you not ask him. he won·t come.
C My aunt collects 1) ..... .. .............. (value) paintings. It 8 Even if he offered to lend me the money, or I wouldn't
is a rather 2) ..................... (expense) hobby. but she take it.
considers each picture she buys to be an 3) ... 9 I prefer playing cards than to playing board games.
(invest). If she ever sold her 4) ................. (collect). 10 Had if we been there. we would have offered to help .
it would make an 5) ................ ........ ((un)believe) 11 Emma would rather to study Medicine than Chemistry .
amount of money. 12 If they will practise hard. they may win the match.

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 Phrasal Verbs 14 Gordon vowed to pay Steve ..................... for what he
had done to him.
pay back: (tr) 1) return money owed. 2) get revenge 15 We put ............. going on holiday because I was very
on sb busy at work.
pay for: (tr) receive punishment for a wrongdoing 16 The drama group are putting ....... .. ...... ......... their first
performance next month.
pull down: (tr) demolish a structure 17 Alice said to Jane. 'You·11 pay ............... this one day.·
pull in: (int) (of trains. etc) arrive. draw in (opp: 18 The young soldiers were put ........ .. .................... strict
pull out) training in the first few weeks.
pull through: (int) survive 19 His house was put ......... for sale after he lost his job.
pull up: (int) slow down and stop
20 He put ........... a deposit of £100 when he booked the
put aside: (tr) save: put by holiday.
put away: put sb into prison or mental hospital 21 He borrowed £20 from me but he still hasn't paid it
put back: (tr) cause to be delayed
put down: (tr) 1) make a note: write down. 2) pay 22 I'll put you ..... .. ....... .. ...... for the night if you can't find
a deposit for sth a hotel.
put down to: (tr) attribute sth to sth else 23 It was a serious operation. but the patient pulled
put off: (tr) 1) postpone, 2) discourage sb from
liking sth 24 If you don·t stop eating sweets. you·11 put .... ..
put on: (tr) 1) dress oneself in, 2) increase (in weight.
weight), 3) switch on, 4) pretend, 5) 25 I don't want to put you ............. but could you babysit
cause to take place (show/performance) for me tonight. please?
put out: (tr) 1) extinguish (fire, etc). 2) cause 26 All the old buildings in this area are going to be pulled
inconvenience to sb
put through: (tr) 1) connect by telephone. 2) make 27 Put the television ................................ if you're bored.
sb undergo or suffer sth 28 The public called for the criminal to be put ................ .
put up: (tr) 1) offer sth for sale 2) (of prices) for a long time.
increase, 3) offer hospitality (put sb up)
put up with: tolerate: bear
Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition
from the list. Some prepositions can be
used more than once.
Fill in the correct particle.
at. by. for. in. on, out of. off, under, to. with

1 The train pulled ... in ... at the station and hundreds of

people got off. 1 She wrote the report .. .by ... hand, as the computer
2 The taxi pulled ..................... outside my house. I paid wasn't working.
the driver and got out. 2 You look worried. What's .......................... your mind?
3 Put your ideas ............... .. ......... on paper and I'll look
To Tim·s surprise. his boss gave him a bonus.
3 ................
4 Passengers must check in .......... arrival at the airport.
at them later.
4 I'll put you .. . .. . to the correct department. with a view to buying a car.
5 He's saving money ................
madam.
under control.
6 Don't worry. I've got everything ................
7 He was ................ breath after running for ten minutes.
5 Put ........................ your gloves. It's very cold outside.
6 Walter's parents tried to put him ................ becoming
On second thoughts.
8 I think I'll have a sandwich .................
I'll have a salad.
an artist.
in touch with us recently.
9 Steve has not been ................
7 She put her tiredness ........................ the fact that she
at all costs.
10 We must put out the fire ................
had been working very hard.
11 People living in developing countries are ........ in.. ..... .
8 Ignore James. He·s not really ill. he's just putting it
need of our help.
12 Where have you been? I've been waiting ............ for ages.
9 That shop has put ...... .. ... .... ... .. ......... its prices again.
13 James is ........................................ a bad mood today.
10 Kelly is trying to put ..................... some money every
out of reach of children.
14 Medicine should be kept ...................
week for her summer holidays. 15 This hotel is the cheapest on the island ................. by far.
11 The firemen put the fire .... ............ .. very quickly. 16 Her name is Joanna. but we call her Jo .............. for short.
12 You·11 just have to put .................... the noise until the in
17 She searched ................ vain for the missing money.
repairs are finished, I'm afraid. at
18 I don't believe in love ................ first sight.
13 The snowstorm caused the team·s expedition to be put
.......... a few days.

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UNIT 9
Condit' • ·,, ishes -Had Better /Would Rather -Unreal Past

~_sio_n_B_o_x_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Choose the correct answer. Choose the correct answer.

1 ·You ... B ... talk during the exam.·

·1 know. I'll be quiet.'
A needn't B mustn't C must
2 · ............ you carry this bag for me, please?'
·Yes. of course.·
A Must B Shall C Can
3 ·James apologised ............ shouting at me.·
That's good.'
A at B to C for
4 'I'll give you ............ your book tomorrow.·
'Okay. I don't need it at the moment.·
A back B off C out
5 The roads are clear now.· countryside when he heard a strange noise and
'Yes. The snow ............ by the Council this morning .· the car engine stopped. He tried again and again,
A is cleared B was cleared C cleared but it 2) .......... start, so he decided 3) .......... and
look for help. As he was walking, it 4) ........ . to rain.
6 'Dinner ............ by Mark tonight.·
'That's very kind of him!' Mark was getting wetter and 5) ............. Suddenly,
A cooked B is cooked C will be cooked he saw what he had been looking 6) ............ It was
a small house, and he could see light 7) .......... ..
7 What is Jeff worried ............ ?'
out from one of its windows. He walked towards it
·1 don't know .·
and, 8) ........... he reached the door, he rang the
A with B of C about
bell. A woman answered the door and Mark
8 'They own a yacht.·
explained his problem to her. She invited him
·1 know. They ............ be well-off.'
inside and told him to sit down. As they talked, the
A can B can't C must
woman's husband 9) ........... in from the kitchen.
9 ·1 think the milk has gone ...... .... .. When Mark's clothes had dried a little, the man
'Throw it away, then.· suggested 10) .......... Mark back to his car. Mark
A off B out C after
asked the man if he could take him home instead,
10 'The doors ............ .' and said that he 11) .............. and collect his car
·Good. Let's go to bed, then.' 12) ............ .
A have been locked B were being locked
C locked
11 ·is Peter good ............ Science?' 1 A drove B was driving C had driven
·Yes, he's the best in the class.· 2 A wouldn't B couldn't C wasn't able to
A for B at C in 3 A getting out B to get out C get out
12 'That parcel ............ yesterday. 4 A was starting B had started C started
·1 wonder who it's from.' 5 A wet B wettest C wetter
A was delivered B is delivered C are delivered 6 A for B after C at
13 ·1 ............ clean the house today. It's dirty.' 7 A shine B shining C to shine
'I'll help you this afternoon. 8 A when B while C before
A must B can C mustn't 9 A would come B had come C came
14 ·You ............ make a noise in the library.' 10 A driving B drive C to drive
·1 know. People are trying to read.' 11 A will go back B would go back C went back
A can B mustn't C won't 12 A tomorrow B next morning C the next
morning

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 Conditionals -Wishes - Had Better /Would Rat

~_sio_n_B_o_x_ _
Answer the questions below using I wish ... , then
justify your answer using the correct conditional type,
as in the example.
Turn the following sentences into reported
31 speech.
1 Which country in the
world would you most
1 ·why are you in such a hurry?' she asked me.
like to visit?
... She a5ked me why I wa5 In 5uch a hurry....
e.g. I wish I could visit
2 ·1 met some friends in town.· Brian said. (up-to-date
India. If I ever visited
reporting)
India, I would visit the
Taj Mahal.
3 'Where did you go last night?' he asked her.

4 ·1 would go out tonight if I didn't have to work.· she

said.
2 What object would
5 ·You should ask your teacher for help .· he told her. you most like to own?
e.g. I wish I had .. .
6 'Clean up this messl' he said to them.

7 'Birds make nests in trees.· he said to me .

8 'Belgium is a small country,' he told us.

3 Who would you most
9 'I'll help you paint the garage,' he said. (out-of-date like to meet?
reporting) e.g. I wish I could meet ...

10 ·You can visit whenever you like.· she said to him.

'
(up-to-date reporting)
d
.,e
..,
Write sentences using have something done, 4 What talent would VII
as in the example. you most like to have?
e.g. I wish I could ...
1 Josie's mum is qoinq to cut her hair for her .
.. .Jo5/e i5 going to have her hair cut by her mum ....
2 We must ask the carpenter to mend those cupboards .

5 What period in history

3 Ask Sam to do the shopping for you.
would you most like
to have lived in?
4 Tony·s tooth was taken out yesterday.
e.g. I wish I had lived
in ...
5 The doctor is examining Claire's broken leg.

6 James asked for the parcel to be sent first-class.

7 We didn't go out. We asked for a pizza to be delivered. 6 What do you regret

having done?
8 Frank asked the shop assistant to wrap the gift for him. e.g. I wish I hadn 't ...

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 Revision 3 (Units 1 9)
19 The boys admitted .............. the window.
Choose the correct answer. A smash B to smash C smashing

20 I don't mind .............. In fact, I quite enjoy it.

1 If you .. C.. . your room, you can go out to play.
A iron B to iron C ironing
A tidied B had tidied C have tidied
21 He ............ me not to go near the river.
2 Alan apologised for ............. Jane's birthday.
A forgetting B to forget C forget A exclaimed B warned C demanded

3 You ............. report the burglary to the police. 22 Nothing will stop her from ............. out.
A can't B might C ought to A move B to move C moving

4 If I feel better tonight, I ............. to the party. 23 He was the ............ person in the competition. He knew
A would go B might go C go all the answers.
A cleverest B clever C cleverer
5 Malcolm hates .............. , so he often eats out.
A cook B cooking C to cook 24 If the temperature rises above 0°C. ice ............ .
A melts B would melt C might melt
6 That picture .............. by someone very famous.
A painted B is painting C was painted 25 They .. .. .. .. .. .. be friends. They never speak to each
other.
7 Sam ............. for his wallet for hours before he found it.
A would B could C can't
A has been searching B had been searching
C had searched
26 If you ............ to open the box, you wouldn't have
8 They advised me ............. for some help. broken it.
A asking B ask C to ask A didn't try B hadn't tried C haven't tried

9 They are identical twins and I can't ............... one from 27 He enjoys ............ time by himself.
the other. A to spend B spending C spend
A told B tell C say
28 ............. I take your order now. madam?
10 That office block is much ...... ....... than this one. A Should B Must C May
A taller B tall C tallest
29 You ............ finish that exercise before you leave today.
11 They had lots of potatoes so they ............. buy any more. A must B can't C would
A didn't need to B mustn't C couldn't
30 You ............. close the door. I like to leave it open.
12 .............. the bank is closed, what will we do?
A couldn't B must C needn't
A Unless B Providing C Supposing

13 Jack broke his leg while he .............. last winter. 31 ............ you leave now, you won't miss the start of the
A is skiing B was skiing C skiied film.
A Supposing B Providing C Unless
14 If you .............. in such a hurry, you wouldn't have
forgotten the file. 32 If you had arrived earlier, you ............ dinner.
A hadn't left B didn't leave C haven't left A wouldn't have missed B won't have missed
C won't miss
15 If I were you. I .............. a letter of complaint.
A write B will write C would write 33 If he had some money, he ............. on holiday.
A could go B can go C will go
16 Melissa ............... in a very busy office now.
A works B has worked C was working 34 He ............ that she was the most beautiful girl he'd
ever seen.
17 He denied ............. his mother's vase.
A warned B denied C exclaimed
A break B breaking C to break

18 .............. he's with his friends. he's very talkative.

35 They ............... on paying for the meal.
A Providing B When C Supposing A claimed B demanded C insisted

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19 If I had realised what time it was, I wouldn't have called.
Complete each sentence with two to
2 five words, including the word in bold. realised Had ........................................................... .
was, I wouldn·t have called.
20 'What a fantastic view 1' they said.
1 'You must pay for the tickets by Friday,' he said to me. exclaimed They ........................ .
on He ... insisted on my paying.. . for the a fantastic view.
tickets by Friday.
2 I didn't see the car until it was too late.
did Not until it was .......................................... . Turn the following sentences into reported
the car. speech.
3 You will miss the bus unless you leave now.
if You will miss the bus ................................ . 1 'Be quiet!' the teacher said to the boys.
........................................................... n~. .. .The teacher ordered the boys to be quiet.. ..
4 I want to go on holiday, but I can·t afford it. 2 'Would you like to come to my party?' she said to him.
wish I .............................................................. to
go on holiday. 3 Tm the fastest runner in the school,' Paul said.
5 If I were you, I would apologise.
you Were ......................................... apologise. 4 'I'll phone you every week while I'm away,' she said to
6 'Don't forget to lock the car door,' Dad said to Bill. him.
reminded Dad ............................................................ .
the car door. 5 'Don't go near the waterfall,' he said to us.
7 She had no idea she had gone to the wrong house.
know Little ..................................... ...................... . 6 ·could you lend me some money?' she said to her
had gone to the wrong house. brother.
8 If you wake up early tomorrow, we'll go shopping
together. 7 'Everyone wait outside" the boss said to his employees.
provided We'll go shopping together ...................... .
.......................................... early tomorrow. 8 ·can I borrow your pen?' she said to the man.
9 ·1 broke Jane's doll,' the boy said.
admitted The boy ..................................................... . 9 'Would you like to help me make dinner?' Mum said to me.
Jane·s doll.
10 If you don·t stop shouting, I will tell the teacher. 10 'I didn't borrow your football,' he said to Tom.
else Stop shouting, ......................................... ..
the teacher. 11 'Don't forget to water the plants,' Mum said to me.
11 If you don·t study hard, you won·t pass your exams.
unless You won't pass your exams ..................... . 12 'I'm sorry I was late,' he said to her .
........................................................... hard.
12 Don't touch anything while I'm away on any account. 13 'Let's go for a walk,' Linda said.
should On no account ......................................... ..
........................... anything while I'm away. 14 'I've got toothache,' Adam said.
13 ·1 don't suppose you know where Alison is, do you?' Liz
said to me. 15 'Please, please help me,' she said to him.
whether Liz wanted to know ...... .. .......................... ..
.... .. .. .............. ........................... Alison was.
14 They had never heard such an interesting story before.
before Never ........................................................ .. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct
such an interesting story. 4 tense.
15 Ruth would prefer to stay at home than go to the party.
rather Ruth ................ .......................................... .. 1 I wish I ... hadn't broken... (not/break) my favourite toy.
than go to the party. 2 If only she ............................. (listen) to what I tell her.
16 'I didn't leave the gate open,' he said. 3 I wish I .................. .. ..... (not/go) to bed late last night.
denied He ...................................... the gate open. 4 If only Linda ..................................... (apply) for that job.
17 Caroline regrets shouting at her friend yesterday. 5 If only the boys ........................................... (not/arrive)
wishes Caroline ..................................................... . so late last night.
at her friend yesterday. 6 If only we .................................... (have) enough money
18 I rarely went to the cinema before I got married. to buy a car.
go Hardly ever ......................................... .. ... . .. 7 I wish I ........................................................... (be) rich.
the cinema before I got married. 8 If only we .......................... (be) old enough to live alone.

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9 I wish my neighbours ....... ........ .... . ......... (not/have) 4 A: I've been feeling very tired recently.
parties every weekend. B: You couldn't/ought to have a holiday.
10 If only I .............................................. (apologise) for my 5 A: Would/Could you tell me where the accounts
bad behaviour yesterday. department is. please?
11 I wish I ............................ (not/make) such a big mistake. B: It's on the third floor.
12 I wish my brother .. ..................................... (not/borrow) 6 A: Can/Must you cook?
my favourite clothes. B: Not very well, although I enjoy it.
13 If only Trevor ................ .................... (remember) to post 7 A: Why are you working late?
the letter. B: I ought to/have to finish updating the files by
14 If only I ........................ (invite) more people to the party. tomorrow morning.
15 Tara wishes she .......................................... (know) more 8 A: There were lots of fast runners in the race. weren·t
people in the area. there?
B: Yes. but Alex was able to/could finish second.
9 A: Shall I take the rubbish outside?
Rewrite the sentences using the words/
B: No, you didn't need to/needn't. 1·11 take it in a
phrases given.
minute.
10 A: I phoned Jill and Martin, but there was no answer.
1 He not only dropped the eggs, but he slipped on them.
B: They must/can have gone to the supermarket.
Not only ... did he drop the eggs, but he slipped on
11 A: Barbara's late. I wonder where she is.
them ....
B: She could/should have got stuck in traffic.
2 She has seldom been to such a good party.
12 A: Might/May not I speak to Miss Andrews, please?
Seldom ....................................................................... ... .
B: One moment, please. I'll see if she's available.
3 I have rarely met such polite people.
13 A: Will/Shall we rent a video this evening?
Rarely ........................................................................... .
B: That's a good idea.
4 They have not once visited the museum in the town.
14 A: You should/must wear protective clothing in here.
Not once .......................................................................... .
It's a rule.
5 I realised only then that the window was broken.
B: Yes. I know.
Only then .................................................................... .. .
15 A: Where is Angela?
6 I not only took the picture, but I developed it.
B: She may/can be in her bedroom. studying.
Not only ........................................................................... .
7 They have never taken such an important exam before.
Never before ................................................................ .
Rewrite the sentences in the passive.
8 I had no sooner closed the door than Bill opened it again.
No sooner ........................................................................ .
9 He has seldom heard such an amusing joke. 1 The police found the missing jewels.
Seldom ............................................................................... . .. .The missing Jewels were found by the police....
10 They have rarely taken a day off work. 2 A wealthy businessman donated the money.
Rarely ............................................................................... .
11 He has not once asked us to help him. 3 Scientists made an important discovery last weekend.
Not once ...........................................................................
12 They had no sooner sat down than the film started. 4 Who painted Susan's portrait?
No sooner .. . .................................................................... ..
13 He noticed only then that the music had stopped. 5 Simon paid the deposit for the new flat.
Only then ............................... .
14 She has never attended an audition before. 6 They did the washing-up before they watched TV.
Never before ................................................................ .
15 I not only broke the glass. but I cut my finger on it. 7 Jenny made the arrangements for the school trip.
Not only ........................................................................ .
8 What destroyed the village?

9 Melissa ate all the fruit.

6 Underline the correct word(s) in bold.

10 Mother decorated Jim·s birthday cake.

1 A: Should/May I speak to you in private. please?
B: Of course. Come into my office. 11 Gordon introduced me to the managing director of the
2 A: When shall/will we meet to discuss the plans? company.
B: Next week.
3 A: Those files mustn't/couldn't be moved. 12 The cat broke the vase in the dining room.
B: Alright. I'll leave them where they are.

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8 Underline the correct preposition. Cross out the unnecessary word.

1 Rarely ~ do I go to the theatre.

1 He was sentenced to/at/for two years in prison for his
2 Tony likes horror films and so does like Marilyn.
crime.
3 You'd better to tell the boss what has happened.
2 Your sister is very similar with/for/to a girl I used to know.
4 I wish if they would stop giving me so much work to do.
3 Is James worried? He seems to have something in/on/
5 All they did it was to move the furniture.
oft his mind.
6 It was Brian who he borrowed the bicycle.
4 Alison suffers from/of/for lots of allergies.
7 No sooner had he locked the door than when the phone
5 He was very upset of/for/about failing the exam.
rang.
6 That entry wasn't worthy to/of/for winning first prize.
8 What I really like to do it is eat out with my friends.
7 It's typical for/of/from Lilian to be late.
9 He said that everyone should to sign the card.
8 I'm not sure on/for/about the answer to that question.
10 I asked her that what she would like to drink.
9 She has terrible taste in/from/of clothes.
11 Do you help yourself to coffee and biscuits. please.
10 You should be suspicious at/of/for anyone who you
12 If you will get up early. you may catch the early train.
don't know well.
13 Jack prefers reading magazines than to reading novels.
11 Her novels have been translated for/to/into twelve
14 She told to him that she had made a mistake.
languages.
15 Mum told me do not to touch the oven.
12 The fire brigade soon had the blaze into/under/out of
control.
13 They emptied all the cupboards in search for/of/to the Fill in the correct form of the word in
money. brackets.
14 You waste too much money on/for/with sweets and
magazines.
1 My uncle knows lots of ... famoue; ... (fame) people.
15 At/To/By my surprise. he bought me flowers.
2 Have you made a ...................... (decide) about which
job to take yet?
3 The sunflower grew to a ...... ...... ............. (high) of two
Fill in the gaps with the correct particle metres.
from the list.
4 He is well-known for his ....................... (kind) to others.
5 Everyone who knows him admires his ...................... ..
away, on, off, out, back, up, up to (generous).
6 He passed the exams because he had done a lot of
1 The fact that the house was very isolated put me ............................ (revise) .
.. off .. buying it. 7 Gunpowder is a highly ............ .. .... ..... .. ........ (explode)
2 The car pulled ........ ...... outside the house and a man substance.
got out. 8 I have no ............................ (complain) about the service
3 The criminals were put .... .. .. .. .. .. ..... for five years after in that hotel.
they were found guilty. 9 Sarah's .......................................... (impatient) makes her
4 The man asked me to hold .... ....... while he answered unpopular v✓ ith lots of people.
the door. 10 She felt a sense of ................................ (relieve) when
5 I'm tired of telling him to do things. He keeps .... .. .. .. .. . she realised that she hadn't lost her bag.
ignoring me. 11 The sports car was so ............................ (expense) that
6 You must tell me everything. Don't keep anything ..... he needed a loan to buy it.
7 Keep ........... from the main road. It's very dangerous. 12 My contacts in the business world have been ......... ...
8 Do you think the wood supplies will hold ................. until ................. (benefit) to my career.
the spring? 13 Our neighbours have had a large ................ ......... .. ....... .
9 Annie looks ............... her older sister. (extend) built on their house.
10 She thought of a way to pay him .............. for his lies. 14 This document requires a ....................... .. ......... (sign)
11 It's too dark in here. I can't make ............... where the from the manager.
light switch is. 15 The ... ....................... .. ....... (compete) was won by a
12 This skirt is too tight. I'll ask Mum to let it ........... for me. young boy from the village.
13 The prices in the supermarket have been put ............ . 16 New technology makes .................... (communicate)
this week. between countries very easy these days.
14 The thief made ............ with the money from the safe. 17 Sarah has always been a .................... (sense) girl. She
15 I'll look ............ John's telephone number in my address rarely takes risks.
book. 18 Kerry has a very .......... .......... (act) lifestyle. That's why
she's very fit.

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