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1. PRESENT AND PAST TENSES

1. She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago. (HAS)

2. Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May (LAST)

3. I haven’t read a play by George Bernard for eight years (AGO)

4. We last saw that movie six months ago. (FOR)

5. He began his collection of stamps in 1975. (FOR)

6. I have had this car since 1984. (IN)

7. What do you think about cars? (IS)

8. I had never seen such an interesting person. (FIRST)

9. 3. The last time I ate carrots was in September. (SINCE)

10. She is still doing her homework. (STOPPED)

11. Before they went to the shop, they wrote a list. (HAD)

12. When did you start hunting? (HOW)

13. I had never been in a hot-air balloon before. (THIS)

14. John tidied up his room before his mother came home from work. (AFTER)

15. They came to live from New York two months ago. (BEEN)

16. I met a famous writer a year ago. (IT)

17. Beth has not smoked since last December. (STOPPED)

18. I thought it would be better than it was. (WASN’T)

19. I last had the flu 6 years ago. (NOT)

2. FUTURE TENSES

1. The phone is ringing. (ANSWER)

2. When I come to school tomorrow, I’m going to wear my glasses. (BE)

3. He is going to continue writing poetry all his life. (BE)

4. Susan goes to Pilates at this time every week. (BY THIS TIME)

5. I only eat pasta on Fridays. (ON SATURDAY)

6. Our plane takes off at 9am. (AT 9.30am)

7. Our plane lands at 10. (AT 10.30)

8. Jack plans to travel to Italy. (IS)

9. We have decided to go to the cinema at 17.00. (ARE)

10. Mike wants to end his degree in 2017. (BY 2018)

11. I would like to study Medicine. (THINK)

12. My brother does his laundry at this time every week. (WILL)

3. MODAL VERBS (SIMPLE AND PERFECT)

1. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend.

2. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals.

3. It is possible that her boyfriend is coming to the weeding.

4. I was not invited to the party and I am sorry about that.

5. It was wrong for Mary to tell Ann about our secret.

6. It is impossible you have eaten in that restaurant because it is closed.

7. My list of tasks is very long.

8. I had permission to go to the party.

9. I am sure they are at home, the lights are on.

10. In my opinion, taking exercise would be good for you.

11. It is not necessary for you to wear a mask.

12. They don’t allow entering to the restaurant wearing casual clothes.

4. CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
1. Wendy didn’t study for her test. Therefore, she failed.

2. We can’t buy that house because we don’t have enough money.

3. I didn’t make a note of it in my diary so I forgot it.

4. She made a lot of mistakes because she didn’t study hard.

5. If the tickets don’t arrive, we won’t be able to go.

6. I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay.

7. I didn’t invite Sarah because I don’t have her phone number.

8. She can’t come to the party because she is so bossy.

9. If your boyfriend doesn’t arrive before 8, we will have to leave.

10. I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because my feet hurt.

5. PASSIVE / CAUSATIVE VOICE

1. My house is being redecorated at the moment.

2. The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house.

3. The policeman don’t force the suspects to say anything.

4. She is getting someone to mend the windows.

5. People speak English all over the world.

6. I have had my hair done this morning.

7. The mechanic is going to repair my car next week.

8. The shop assistant didn’t give us the ticket.

9. They are servicing my car next week.

10. The teachers glued the pieces of the broken toy.

11. Everybody must read the instructions first.

12. The engineer has repaired my TV.

13. They didn’t tell me the secret.

14. The teenager didn’t tell us the answer.

15. London will fascinate you.

16. The doctor tests his blood pressure every week.

6. REPORTED SPEECH
1. “Why don’t we play computer games?” suggested Michael

2. “Are you coming to the party on Friday” she asked him

3. “Don’t speak so loud, please.” the teacher said

4. “Steve advised me to tell Paul about it.” Steve suggested

5. “Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon” he suggested

6. “Don’t be late”, my mum told us

7. “Wait for me outside, please” she said

8. “Where are my keys?” I wondered

9. “How much money have you put into the account?” they asked

10. “I have never seen anything so beautiful” Mark said

11. “You have to hand your papers in on Friday” the teacher told the students

12. “We will arrest them for illegal entry in this country” the police said

13. “What time do the banks close today?” Tim asked me

14. “Why don’t you stop playing computer games” my dad told me

15. “Keep of the grass” a signal said

16. “I don’t know” I told them

17. “Where is the nearest cinema, please?” a tourist asked me

7. RELATIVE CLAUSES
1. That man’s brother is my new English teacher.

2. My neighbors have got a baby. Her name is Wendy.

3. Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss.

4. This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park.

5. This is the place. We last had coffee together there.

6. Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets.

7. I saw a man later. He was the President of the European Community.

8. The Da Vinci Code is a best- seller. It was written by Dan Brown.

9. She showed me a photograph of her son. Her son is a policeman.

10. The new stadium will be opened next month. The stadium holds 90,000 people.

11. John is one of my closest friends. I have known John for eight years

12. The boy is one of my closest friends. He is waiting for me.

13. Thank you for your letter. I was very happy to get your letter.

14. The letter is in the drawer. Peter has sent the letter to you.

15. Next week-end I’m going to Glasgow. My sister lives in Glasgow.

16. Next summer we are visiting the town. My father was born in this town.

17. The storm caused a lot of damage. Nobody had been expecting the storm.

18. That man over there is an artist. I don’t remember his name.

19. Mr Yates is retiring next month. He has worked for the same company all his life.

20. My sister is visiting us next week. You once met her.

21. Mr Carter is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him last night.

22. I’ve just bought some books about astronomy. I’m very interested in astronomy.

23. The man is in prison. Janet fell in love with this man.