Verb Form Ex A 1. If they did not work (not work) hard, they would not pass the exam.

2. Mr. Chan has already left (leave). 3. He enjoys speaking (speak) in public. 4. Do you mind closing (close) the door . 5. You must listen (listen) to your parents. 6. He had been told (tell) the results before he entered the room. 7. Does your brother swim (swim) once a week? 8. At 2 pm tomorrow, I will be swimming (swim) in the sea. 9. He regretted stealing (steal) the money. 10. He was interested in drawing (draw). Ex B 1. If she is informed (inform), she will come. 2. The bags have been stolen (steal). 3. He is to report (report) the incident to the principal at once. 4. I look forward to seeing (see) you. 5. He used to cry (cry) when he was young. 6. He has not had (not have) anything to eat for some time. 7. He is too short to reach (reach) the ceiling. 8. A new watch was bought (buy) last week. 9. If I had (have) the money, I would travel around the world. 10. I saw a boy running/run (run) in the rain. Ex C 1. When I visited John, he was painting (paint) his house. 2. We suggested going (go) to the beach. 3. His house needs to be painted (paint). 4. I dare not climb (climb) the tall tree. 5. She had told (tell) her children a story before they went to sleep. 6. He was caught (catch) littering in the streets and fined. 7. The boy was accused of stealing (steal) money from them. 8. We watched the painter argue (argue) with the carpenter. 9. That man has been standing (stand) at the door for thirty minutes. 10. The father told his son that he is too young to ride (ride) the bicycle. Ex C 1. When I visited John, he was painting (paint) his house. 2. We suggested going (go) to the beach. 3. His house needs to be painted (paint). 4. I dare not climb (climb) the tall tree. 5. She had told (tell) her children a story before they went to sleep. 6. He was caught (catch) littering in the streets and fined. 7. The boy was accused of stealing (steal) money from them. 8. We watched the painter argue (argue) with the carpenter. 9. That man has been standing (stand) at the door for thirty minutes. 10. The father told his son that he is too young to ride (ride) the bicycle.

Ex E 1. Please make him repeat (repeat) the joke! 2. She saw the man run (run) out from the house. 3. The house is being demolished (demolish) at the moment. 4. The flowers are watered (water) twice a day. 5. She regretted scolding (scold) the boy. 6. They ought to finish (finish) the work now. 7. If I Knew (know) the answer, I would tell you. 8. I would rather study (study) than work. 9. She is capable of cooking (cook). 10. Will you please put (put) the typewriter here? Ex F 1. She looks happy, doesnt (be) she? 2. We eat to live (live). 3. Let us pray (pray) now. 4. Each of the boys was given (give) a present yesterday. 5. Does your father read (read) newspaper every morning? 6. If butter is heated (heat), it melts. 7. Smoking (Smoke) is said to be bad for health. 8. He used to smoke (smoke). 9. He persisted in breaking (break) the school rules. 10. They dont need to come (come) at all. Ex G 1. They need not come (come) at all. 2. All pupils are to assemble (assemble) in the hall. 3. My sister does not like (not like) spicy food, nor do I. 4. This magazine will be distributed (distributed) free tomorrow. 5. If she does not know (not know) the reason, she will not come. 6. I regretted telling (tell) her the news. 7. He felt beads of sweat trickle (trickle) down his face. 8. Would you mind helping (help) me to lift (lift) the table? 9. Poor People cant afford to buy (buy) a house. 10. How soon will you finish (finish) the job? Ex H 1. It has been raining (rain) for nearly two months. 2. Jane has not taken any food so far since she arrived (arrive) at the airport. 3. She wishes John were (be) there to accompany her now. 4. This is the first time I have caught (catch) him cheating. 5. You will know (know) the results in a weeks time. 6. Run (run) for your life if the beast comes too close. 7. The shop had been robbed (rob) when the police arrived. 8. His car is washed (wash) every two weeks. 9. The farmer is watering (water) the vegetables at the moment. 10.Do you know (know) the way to Miss Kongs house? asked Ah Meng. 11. Was she shopping (shop) when she heard the alarm? 12. If she were (be) you, she would fill her house with murals.

13. If she understood (understand) the question, she would give you the answer. 14. The National Anthem is sung (sing) during assembly every Monday morning. 15. The meeting has just been cancelled (cancel). Ex I 1. If the mechanic comes (come), tell him to repair my car. 2. They have been living (live) here for a long time. 3. He will be sitting (sit) for the examination at this time next week. 4. She has been waiting (wait) for him since she received the telephone call. 5. Have you ever been scolded (scold) by Miss Kong before? 6. The time has finally come (come) for me to say goodbye. 7. She was singing (sing) the whole morning. 8. I will be (be) sixteen next birthday, 9. The fire was finally put (put) out by the firemen few minutes ago. 10. When he was walking (walk) home from work, a strange thing happened to him. 11. The hall was being cleaned (clean) for the tournament when I arrived. 12. The food sold in the canteen is being complained (complain) by the students now. 13. She would scold us if we did not follow (not follow) her order. 14. We were told (tell) what to do by the headmaster just now. 15. Was he listening (listen) while the teacher was teaching? Ex J 1. Did you help the blind man who was knocked (knock) down by a car? 2. This is the first time I have been (be) to Singapore. 3. What will you do (do) if you meet the Prime Minister? 4. Japanese will be taught (teach) in F.Y.S.H. from next year. 5. The meeting will be held (hold) in the staffroom later. 6. The pen on the table was stolen (steal) yesterday. 7. The plane to Sydney will leave (leave) in an hour. 8. How much money have the boys collected (collect) so far? 9. If she were (be) you, she would buy it. 10. My friend still hasnt replied my letter, I am waiting (wait) for her reply. 11. My uncle used (use) to visit us when he lived in J.B. 12. Kumar is always boasting (boast) about his wealthy family, so we do not like him. 13. I will give (give) him the news as soon as he comes. 14. When the sun shines (shine) again, the children will go out and play. 15. He will be punished if he is caught (catch). 16. If I were your brother, I would accept (accept) the scholarship. 17. They were playing (play) `Monopoly` when I saw then yesterday afternoon. 18. Have they been studying (study) since 7:30 this morning? 19. They will be having (have) their lunch at 2 oclock tomorrow. 20. I have been living/ have lived (live) with my aunt since I was a child. Ex K 1. My sister will be giving (give) me a treat at 6.00pm tomorrow. 2. Has your mother been (be) to Japan? 3. I have known (know) him for three years. 4. The baby is crying (cry) at the moment. 5. Why are you talking (talk) so loudly?

7. My sister will give (give) me a treat tomorrow. 8. My sister will give (give) me a treat soon. 9. I have taken (take) my supper. 10. I have known (know) him since 1977. 11. I am still listening (listen) now. 12. After I had had (have) my dinner, I went to bed. 13. Before he came, I had taken (take) my bath. 14. Listen! The bird is singing (sing). 15. I was playing (play) at 5pm yesterday. 16. She was dancing (dance) the whole yesterday. 17. My mother was cooking (cook) and my father was reading (read) newspaper all yesterday afternoon. 18. We were having (have) supper when the phone rang. 19. If your sister comes (come) home, tell her I shall wait for her at my place. 20. By the time I came, the ship had left (leave). 21. My mother is looking forward to seeing (see) mu sister. 22. If you had not arrived on time, he would have killed (kill) the dog. 23. Has she read (read) the book yet? 24. If I had (have) the money, I would buy a big car. 25. If I were (be) you, I would copy quickly. 26. If I wait, you will wait (wait) too. 27. By the time I came, the shop had closed (close). 28. Dont disturb him. He is sleeping (sleep). 29. I am doing (do) my homework now. 30. She said that he had done (do) his homework. 31. It is time you went (go) home. 32. He has been catching (catch) a cold for the past two weeks.