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CONDITIONALS

1. If you changed your mind, you’d be welcome to join our staff.

delighted

Were ______________________________ we _______________________________________

2. It is not yet too late. Run and you’ll catch the train.

If ____________________________________________________________________________

3. Please stop whistling Jim! It is absolutely driving me mad!

wish

______________________________________________________________________________

4. The earthquake caused a lot of damage because the houses were of weak construction.

less damage, stronger construction

The earthquake_________________________________________________________________

5. You were only minutes away from the bus stop. You only missed the bus because you were

too lazy to run!

not

If you ________________________________________________________________________

6. I’d prefer Mark to voice his objections more tactfully (but I know he’s a lost cause when it

comes to proper manners).

If only ________________________________________________________________________

7. Thank God the police came. I don’t know what I had done if they hadn’t, do you?

what, you

Supposing ____________________________________________________________________ ?

8. I don’t think Ben’s father actually cares for him. He doesn’t look after Ben properly.

If Ben’s father actually ___________________________________________________________

9. Doctors say that bathing in salt water cures many skin diseases.

cured

Patients with skin diseases _______________________________________________________

10. Good thing your parents didn’t catch us last night. They are always furious if they do.

If your parents _________________________________________________________________

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11. I can’t believe Sue missed the plane. She is still stranded somewhere in London waiting for

her connection.

not

If Sue _________________________________________________________________________

12. A collapse of the building would most certainly result in a catastrophic loss of life.

If the building __________________________________________________________________

13. Scotland lost the match last night. Scotland fans claim they only lost because Murray wasn’t

allowed to play.

won

If Murray______________________________________________________________________

14. Professor Baily is strict but not unfair. Students who are well prepared for her exams have

nothing to fear.

If you are ______________________________________________________________________

15. “We ran out of sugar. Can I perhaps borrow some?”

wonder

______________________________________________________________________________

16. Accepting that job was a mistake of mine.

wish

______________________________________________________________________________

17. It doesn’t matter where they end up. They are perpetually happy and always will be.

No matter where they ____________________________________________________________

18. Luke is a real joker. I should have known that without him this party would be dull.

more enjoyable

If Luke ______________________the party __________________________________________

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GERUND / INFINITIVE

1. I do not like it if someone looks over my shoulder when I read the newspaper.

I dislike _______________________________________________________________________

2. Everyone agrees that Mozart is one of the finest composers of his time.

considered

Mozart _______________________________________________________________________

3. I told him not to come but he refused to accept my decision.

insisted, despite

He ___________________________________________________________________________

4. I don’t think my sister would ever stay in a place as dirty as that.

image

I _____________________________________________________________________________

5. If a factory is closed people will be laid off.

Everyone knows that_________________________ means ______________________________

6. Tom always forgets things he doesn’t want to remember.

habit

Tom __________________________________________________________________________

7. To Jill’s utmost annoyance her manager criticized her harshly in the meeting.

resented

Jill _________________________________________________ by her manager in the meeting.

8. Tim is not a very social person. If he can avoid it, he does not speak to people.

Tim hates ______________________________________ because he is not a very social person.

9. A few years ago I almost quit my well-paid job and went on a round-the-world trip.

contemplated

A few years ago I _________________________________________________________________

10. Don’t cry! It’s too late to change things now.

no use

______________________________________________________________________________

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11. Examinations can only be passed if students are willing to work hard.

Hard work is the key _____________________________________________________________

12. I wish I hadn’t told him my secrets.

regret

______________________________________________________________________________

13. Once I got to know him better I realized with regret that I had judged him unfairly.

regretted

After _________________________________________________________________________

14. If I were you I would wait and not accept the company’s first offer.

before

I would advise you ______________________________________________________________

15. If you are not willing to work hard you should not take the class.

no point

______________________________________________________________________________

16. They claimed the soldier had betrayed his country.

accused

The __________________________________________________________________________

17. My mum does not like it if I walk home on my own. She always wants someone to

accompany me on my way.

without

My mum can’t bear the thought of __________________________________________________

18. Learners of foreign languages won’t understand their teachers if they speak too quickly.

avoid

a) Teachers of foreign languages __________________________________________________

careful

b) Teachers of foreign languages ___________________________________________________

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INVERSION

(You will sometimes have to add or change words.)

1. We had scarcely recovered from the first attack when the enemy launched a fresh assault.

Scarcely __________________________________________________________________________

2. We had hardly stepped off the aircraft when we were surrounded by police.

Hardly ___________________________________________________________________________

3. As soon as we had opened the theatre doors, the crowd surged forwards.

No sooner ________________________________________________________________________

4. If I had known his true motives, I would never have trusted him.

Had I ____________________________________________________________________________

5. If I were the owner, I would not give him permission.

Were I ___________________________________________________________________________

6. We had only just reached the summit when the storm began.

Hardly ___________________________________________________________________________

7. If this vase were in perfect condition, it would be worth twice as much.

Were ____________________________________________________________________________

8. The only way we could cross the river was by floating across on tree trunks.

Only _____________________________________________________________________________

9. It was the first time the cave had been entered by human beings.

Never ____________________________________________________________________________

10. Bears were hardly ever seen during winter.

Seldom ___________________________________________________________________________

11. He must not be allowed to leave.

On no account _____________________________________________________________________

12. He had no idea that armed police were waiting for him.

Little ____________________________________________________________________________

13. If we had counted the money, we would have realized we had been cheated.

Had _____________________________________________________________________________

14. As soon as they got out of the car the police arrested him.

No sooner ________________________________________________________________________ 5

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15. You must not invite him to the house again.

invited

On no account _____________________________________________________________________

16. If the photographs are ready, bring them back with you.

Should ___________________________________________________________________________

17. We could only get the box open by using a hammer and chisel.

Only _____________________________________________________________________________

18. This great artist hardly ever grants us the privilege of an interview.

Seldom ___________________________________________________________________________

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MODAL VERBS

(If stated use the words in brackets to complete the sentences. Do not change any of the given words or phrases.)

1. When she was younger she was good at Math.

used

She ___________________________________________________________when she was younger.

2. Do not open the windows.

In no case ________________________________________________________________________

3. It is advisable to keep account of all your expenses.

You _____________________________________________________________________________

4. All applications for the project are due Monday.

application

Applicants _________________________________________________________ by Monday latest.

5. I advise you to prepare for the interview carefully.

suggest

_________________________________________________________________________________

6. Shall we have lunch at Café Lunatique?

don’t

_________________________________________________________________________________

7. Good, we all agree on the topic. We can move on to the next point of discussion.

need

Since _____________________________________ to discuss this topic any further we can move on.

8. There is a chance that he won’t be allowed to enter the US since his passport has expired.

face a problem

He ______________________________________________________________________________

9. This is the best present I’ve ever been given.

not, chosen

You ___________________________________________________________a better present for me.

10. I don’t recall being given the letter, but it’s possible that my secretary took it for me.

I suppose my secretary ______________________________________________________________

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11. You were supposed to hand in this essay last week, Tom!

submitted

Tom, you _________________________________________________________________________

12. I fully intended to finish my paper on time, but my mother fell ill.

illness

But _______________________________________________________________ my paper on time.

13. I need to get a box of Thornton’s special toffee tomorrow. (It’s my grandmother’s birthday

and they’re her favorite.)

forget

I ________________________________________________________________________________

14. I have no idea who drank your bottle of vintage port, but it certainly wasn’t Auntie Marge

as I bought it after her visit.

I bought that bottle after Auntie Marge’s visit, so it ________________________________________

15. I promised to book our tickets. There was no need for you to go through the trouble.

bothered

You _____________________________________________________________________________

16. I was going to book the tickets but John called earlier to say he had already done so.

Since John has booked our tickets, I ____________________________________________________

17. Smoking is prohibited in these premises.

You _____________________________________________________________________________

18. It’s three o’clock. Jane usually arrives no later than two.

Jane _______________________________________________________________________by now.

19. After weeks of studying John finally passed the exam.

succeeded

After weeks of studying ______________________________________________________________

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PASSIVE

1. What should (one) do in such cases?

What ____________________________________________________________________________

2. They should have allowed the chance to explain herself.

She ______________________________________________________the chance to explain herself.

3. (One) should keep milk in a refrigerator.

Milk _____________________________________________________________________________

4. The girls in her class are treating her disgracefully.

She __________________________________________disgracefully by the girls in her class.

5. The man who (bit) by a snake weeks ago (give) serum only yesterday.

The man __________________________________________________________________________

6. They’re not likely to give Jenny the job.

Jenny _____________________________________________________________________ the job.

7. Someone should have explained it to her already.

She _________________________________________________________________ to her already.

8. A cease-fire (expect) (declare) later this week.

A cease-fire _______________________________________________________________________

9. They are going to make her apologize to the principal.

She_________________________________________________________________ to the principal.

10. A great deal of research (do) into the possible causes of cancer.

A great deal of research _____________________________________________________________

11. Did they pay him last month?

__________________________ he __________________________________________ last month?

12. Applicants must fill in the form in capital letters.

The form _________________________________________________________________________

13. Have they rejected her application?

__________________ she _________________________ her application_____________________?

14. They’ll tell her what to do as soon as she arrives.

She ______________________________________________________________________________

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15. A: Where is Sue? B: Jill & Jim saw her running out of the room howling in pain earlier.

Sue _____________________________________________ out of the room howling in pain earlier.

16. They say Josh did his work carelessly.

Josh_____________________________________________________________ his work carelessly.

17. Professor Ryan won’t tell us the result until next week.

We _________________________________________________________ the result until next week.

18. The jury gave the award to an unknown actress.

a) The award ______________________________________________________________________

b) An unknown actress ______________________________________________________________

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TENSES

1. After passing my driving test, I intend to buy a car.

Once ____________________________________________________________________________

2. My girlfriend made me try playing chess last weekend. It was my first attempt at mastering

the game.

never

___________________________________________until my girlfriend made me try it last weekend.

3. I haven't had a haircut since May.

The last time_______________________________________________________________________

4. I started working for this company ten years ago but my salary still hasn’t increased. If they

refuse to give me a pay raise I don’t think I will be working for them much longer.

resign

_________________________________________________________ for this company since 2004,

but unless they _____________________________________________________________________

5. I went to my GP to get a flu shot but she sent me away telling me to buy the vaccine first. I

didn’t know that I was supposed to buy the vaccine myself.

Had ________________________________________ that I was supposed to buy the vaccine myself,

I _______________________________________________________________ to visit my GP twice.

6. I wanted to go to the party but then I fell ill.

going

___________________________________________________________________ but then I fell ill.

7. I haven’t seen Mary and Chan since last February.

Last February _____________________________________________________________________

8. Joe stayed in only because he had nowhere to go.

if, somewhere

Joe wouldn’t ______________________________________________________________________

9. Despite straining my ears I couldn’t hear a word he was saying.

Even though ______________________________________________________________________

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10. My parents didn't allow me to smoke until I was eighteen.

turned

Not until _________________________________________________________________________

11. We talked for hours. Only after we heard John coughing did we realize that he was listening

at the door.

John ______________________________ at the door for hours without ______________________

12. Last time we spoke Ron seemed fine. It was at Beth’s party, last Saturday. I don’t know

how he’s keeping now though.

since

I ________________________________________________ so I don’t know how he’s keeping now.

13. I want to move to London and work for the Royal Shakespeare Company once I’ve

graduated.

After ____________________________________________________________________________

14. Only after leaving New York I realized how much the city had grown on me.

did

Not until I ________________________________________________________________________

15. I initially planned to take the exam in June, but after looking through my notes I decided to

postpone it.

going

_________________________________________________________________________________

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KEY – Conditionals

1. Were you to change your mind, we would be delighted to have you join our staff. 2. If you run, you will catch the train. 3. I wish you would stop whistling, Jim. It is absolutely driving me mad! 4. The earthquake would have caused less damage if the houses had been of stronger construction. 5. If you had run, you would not have missed the bus. 6. If only Mark voiced his objections more tactfully. 7. Supposing the police hadn’t come, what would you have done? 8. If Ben’s father actually cared for him, he would look after Ben properly. 9. Patients with skin diseases might be cured if they bathe in salt water. 10. If your parents had caught us last night, they would have been furious. 11. If Sue hadn’t missed the plane, she would not be stranded somewhere in London waiting for her

conection. 12. If the building were to collapse (/ collapsed), there would most certainly be (/ it would most

certainly result in) a catastrophic loss of life. 13. If Murrayy had been allowed to play in the match last night, Scotland might have won (/ would

have won according to the team’s fans). 14. If you are well prepared for Prof. Baily’s exams, you have (/ will have) nothing to fear. 15. I wonder if we could perhaps borrow some sugar? 16. I wish I hadn’t accepted that job. (It was a mistake of mine.) 17. No matter where they end up, they will be happy. 18. If Luke were here the party would be a lot more enjoyable.

KEY – Gerund / Infinitive

1. I dislike having someone looking over my shoulder when I read the newspaper. 2. Mozart is considered (to be) one of the finest composers of his time. 3. He insisted on coming despite my telling him not to. 4. I can’t imagine my sister staying in a place as dirty as that. 5. Everyone knows that closing a factory means laying people off. 6. Tom has a habit of forgetting things he doesn’t want to remember. 7. Jill resented having been criticized (/being criticized) by her manager in the meeting 8. Tim hates speaking to people because he is not a very social person. 9. A few years ago I contemplated quitting my well-paid job and going on a round-the-world trip. 10. There is no use crying – it’s too late to change things now. 11. Hard work is the key to passing examinations. 12. I regret telling (/ having told) him my secrets.

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13. After getting to know him better I regretted judging (/ having judged) him unfairly. 14. I would advise you to wait before accepting the company’s (first) offer. 15. There is no point in (you/your) taking the class if you’re not willing to work hard. 16. The soldier was accused of having betrayed (/ betraying) his country. 17. My mum can’t bear the thought of me walking home on my own without someone accompanying

me. 18. a) Teachers of foreign languages must (/ have to) avoid speaking too quickly.

b) Teachers of foreign languages must (/ have to) be careful not to speak too quickly

KEY – Inversion

1. Scarcely had we recovered from the first attack when the enemy launched a fresh assault. 2. Hardly had we stepped off the aircraft when we were surrounded by police. 3. No sooner had we opened the theatre doors than the crowd surged forwards. 4. Had I known his true motives, I would never have trusted him. 5. Were I the owner, I would not give him permission. 6. Hardly had we reached the summit when the storm began. 7. Were this vase in perfect condition it would be worth twice as much. 8. Only by floating across the river on tree trunks could we cross it. 9. Never had the cave been entered by human beings. 10. Seldom were bears seen during winter. 11. On no account must he be allowed to leave. 12. Little did he know that armed police were waiting for him. 13. Had we counted the money, we would have realized we had been cheated. 14. No sooner had the police gotten out of the car than they arrested him. 15. On no account must he be invited to the house again. 16. Should the photographs be ready, bring them back with you. 17. Only by using a hammer and chisel could we get the box open. 18. Seldom does this great artist grant us the privilege of an interview.

KEY – Modal Verbs

1. She used to be good at Maths when she was younger. 2. In no case must (/ should) the windows be opened. 3. You should keep account of all your expenses. 4. Applicants must (/ have to) submit their application by Monday latest. 5. I suggest you prepare for the interview carefully. 6. Why don’t we have lunch at Café Lunatique? 7. Since there is no need to discuss this topic any further we can move on. 8. He might (/ is likely to) face a problem entering the US since his passport has expired.

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9. You could not have chosen a better present for me. 10. I suppose my secretary might have taken the letter. 11. Tom, you ought to (/ should) have submitted this essay last week! 12. But for my mother’s illness, I would have finished my paper on time. 13. I must not forget to buy a box of toffees tomorrow. 14. I bought that bottle of port after Auntie Marge’s visit, so it can’t have been her who drank it. 15. You needn’t have bothered (to go through the trouble of) booking the tickets. 16. Since John has booked our tickets, I didn’t need to (/ have to). 17. You must not smoke in these premises. 18. Jane should have arrived by now. 19. After weeks of studying John finally succeeded in passing the exam.

KEY – Passive

1. What should be done in such cases? 2. She should have been allowed the chance to explain herself. 3. Milk should be kept in a refrigerator. 4. She is being treated disgracefully by the girls in her class. 5. The man who had been bitten by a snake weeks ago was given serum only yesterday. 6. Jenny isn’t likely to be given the job. 7. She should have had it explained to her already. 8. A cease fire is expected to be declared later this week. 9. She is going to be made to apologize to the principal. 10. A great deal of research is being done (/ is done) into the possible causes of cancer. 11. Was he paid last month? 12. The form must be filled in in capital letters. 13. Has she had her application rejected? 14. She will be told what to do as soon as she arrives. 15. Sue was seen running out of the room howling in pain earlier. 16. Josh is said to have done his work carelessly. 17. We won’t be told the result until next week. 18. a) The award was given to an unknown actress.

b) An unknown actress was given the award.

KEY – Tenses

1. Once I have passed my driving test I intend to buy a car. 2. I had never (/ Never had I) played chess until my girlfriend made me try it last weekend.

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3. The last time I had a haircut (/ had my hair cut) was in May. 4. I have been working for this company since 2004, but unless they give me a pay raise I will

resign. 5. Had I known that I was supposed to buy the vaccine myself, I would not have had to visit my GP

twice. 6. I was going to go to the party but then I fell ill. 7. Last February was the last time I saw Mary and Chan. 8. Joe wouldn’t have stayed in if he had had somewhere to go. 9. Even though I strained my ears I couldn’t hear a word he was saying. 10. Not until I had turned eighteen was I allowed to smoke (/ did my parents allow me to smoke). 11. John had been listening at the door for hours without us/our noticing. 12. I haven’t spoken to Ron since Beth’s party last Saturday so I don’t know how he’s keeping now. 13. After graduating I want to move to London and work for the RSC. 14. Not until I had left New York did I realized how much the city had grown on me. 15. I was going to take the exam in June but after looking through my notes I decided to postpone it.

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