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Builder A grammar guidebook for students of English
A. Amin
CAVTTRIDGE
UNIVERSITY PRESS
R. Eravelly F.J. lbrahim
PUBLISHEDBY THE PRESSSYNDICATEOF THE UNIVERSITYOF CAMBRIDGE The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street,Cambridge,United Kingdom CAMBRIDGEUNIVERSITYPRESS The Edinburgh Building, CambridgeCB2 2RU, UK , e w Y o r k ,N Y 1 0 0 1 1 - 4 2 1,fU S A 4 0 W e s t2 0 t h S t r e e t N 477Williamstown Road,Port Melbourne,VIC 3207,Australia R u i z d e A l a r c 6 n 1 3 ,2 8 0 1 4M a d r i d , S p a i n Dock House,The Waterfront,CapeTown 8001,South Africa 43-45KretaAyerRoad,Singapore089004 cambridge.org http : / /w'w-w. @ CambridgeUniversity Pressand Pan Asia PublicationsSdn Bhd 2004 This book is in copyright. Subjectto statutory exception and to the provisionsof relevant collectivelicensing agreements, no reproduction of any part may take place without the written permission of CambridgeUniversity Press. First published 2004 Printed in Singapore TypefaceUtopia. System QuarkXPress@ I S B N 0 5 2 1 5 4 8 5 94 G r a m m a rB u i l d e rB o o k 1 I S B N 0 5 2 1 5 4 8 6 0B G r a m m a rB u i l d e rB o o k 2 I S B N 0 5 2 1 5 4 8 6 i 6 G r a m m a rB u i l d e r B o o k 3 ISBN 0 52I 548624 Grammar Builder Book 4 I S B N 0 5 2 1 5 4 8 6 32 G r a m m a rB u i l d e rB o o k 5
r:',: @& INTRODUCTION & & %
To the student This book is designedto help you master key concepts in English grammar easily and quickly. Studentswho need to take written exams as well as those who wish to write rvell will find the Grammar Builder serieshelpful. You may use this book for self-studyand practice.An Anslverssection is located at the back of the book. To the teacher The Grammar Bttilder seriesis a useful supplement to any main English languagecourse and is suitablefor both classroomteaching and self-study.The seriesfocuseson written grammar and the key grammar conceptsthat studentsneed to knor,vfor written exercises. How the book is organised The Grammar Builder seri,es comprisesfive books for beginnerto upper-intermediatelevel learners of British English.Books 1 and 2 are intended for learnerswho need to acquire the basicsof grammar. Books 3 to 5 are for learnerswho need to strengthentheir proficienry in grammar and improve their written English. Eachbook is made up of 42 to 56 units, and units dealingwith relatedtopics (e.g.prepositions)are grouped togetherfbr easeof use. A unit coversthree to five grammar concepts and includes four to six different types of exercises. Key grammar concepts (e.g.tenses)taught in the lower level books are re-visited and expanded upon in the other books of this series.For a list of units, refer to Ihe Conrcnrsat the beginning of eachbook. The books use a simple but effective three-step approach (error identification, correction, and practice)to help learnersmaster Englishgrammar. There are four pagesper unit, and each unit is divided into three sections:Checkytoirtt,Grammar Points, and Practice. All units begin with a Checkpointsection containing severalpairs of numbered examplesthat show common grammatical errors and then their corrected forms. These examplesof correct and incorrect.usage demonstrateto the student how slight differencesin expressioncan result in grammaucalerrors. The studentscan then refer to the correspondingGrammar Pointsin the next sectionl,r'hichexplain the grammar concepts highlighted under Checkpoint,show how to apply the grammar coniepts correctly,and provide more examples. In the third section, Practice,students revise the grammar concepts they have learned by completing a group of exercises.(The answerscan be found at the back of the book.) This enable's qrJickrevision of each concept, and allows studentsto seeif there are any aspectsthat they do not fuliy comprehend. Studentsmay review what they have learned by going through Ihe Grammar Points again after completing each exercise.The Grammar Points can also be used for quick relerencepurposes. There are six revision and evaluation tests towards the back of everv book. These tests deal with most of the Grammar Poinfscoveredin each book.
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TTFIIT 1.1 Verbs:baseform I.2 Verbs:with's' and'ing' endings 1.3 Verbs:with'ed' ending
6.1 Modals: positive statements, passivestructure 6.2 Modals: negative statements, passivestructure 6.3 Modals: positive and negative questions, passive structure
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UNTT Subject-verb agreement: the number ol a lot of, indefinite pronouns 2.2 Subject-verb agreement: abstract nouns, there + verb'to be' 2.3 Subject-verb agreement: adjectives as nouns, gerunds, units of measurement 2.I
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Prepositions 7.2 Prepositions 8
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Past continuous tense 3.4 Presentperfect tense 3 . 5 Past perfect tense 3 . 6 Present and past perfect continuous tenses 3 . 7 Simple future and future continuous tenses 3.8 Future perfect and future perfect continuous tenses 3.9 Conditionals- the presenttense 3.10 Conditionals- simple past and past perfect tenses
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3B 42 46
l0.l Adverbial clauses:with because, as, since 10.2 Adverbial clauses:with although, though, even though, while 10.3 Adverbial clauses:with as, since, when, while 10.4 Adverbial clauses:with so that and so ... that 10.5 Adverbial clauses:withif and should 10.6 Adverbial clauses:with as, as if, as though
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122 130 130 134 138 142
{_!}itT 11.1 Reportedclauses:with that, whether, if 11.2 Reportedclauses:with wh-words 11.3 Reportedclauses:that-clauses with subjunctives 11.4 Reportedclausesand conditional clauses:that-clauses with subjunctives and if-clauses
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positive and negative statements
5 . 2 Direct and indirect speech:
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Subject and Predicate
9.1 Relativeclauses:withwho, which and that 9.2 Relative clauses:with whose 9.3 Relativeclauses:after subiectsof main clauses
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continuous tenses
4.1 Active and passivevoice: tense and agreement, verbs with two objects,the use of it 4.2 Active and passivevoice: passive infinitive, passive+'ing' form, adverbs 4.3 Active and passivevoice: to have something done, complement of verb, instructions
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12.1 Adjectivalphrases:with prepositions 12.2 Adjectival phrases:with present and past participles 12.3 Adjectivalphrases:with adjectives
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in order
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present
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after,
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15.1 Sentencestructure:joining two 202 simple sentenceswith either... or and neither.. . nor 15.2 Sentencestructure:sentence 206 adverbials (as aresult, besides, moreover) 15.3 Sentencestructure:sentence 210 adverbials (first / firstly, after that / next / then, finally / lastly)
{ff{?T' Changingword order: with adverbs, had, should, were
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14.1 Noun phrases:with infinitive (with and without to) and present participle 14.2 Noun phrases:as complements and objects of preposition 14.3 Noun phrases:as subjects
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{}NTT 13.l Adverbial ohrases:with of 13.2 Adverbial phrases:with to, so as to, to 13.3 Adverbial phrases:with participles 13.4 Adverbial phrases:with before, when, while
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'ed' or'ing' ending.We use The baseform is the simplestform of a verb.It doesnot havethe'sl the baseform for the presenttensewith plural noun subjectsand the pronoun subjectsI, you, we and they. Thosetwo supermarketsstock a variety of imported goods. EXAMPLES: I have a lot to be thankful for. You need to changeyour method of work. We buy our office suppliesfrom the shop acrossthe road. They think you are the best person for the post of chairman. REMEMBER! 'to have' can be used as main verbs as well as auxiliaryverbs. 'to 'to r The verb be', do' and They are the engineersfor the project. (are as main verb) EXAMPLES: (are as auxiliaryverb) They are repairing the old bridge. r The baseform of a verb is alsousedto give instructions,warnings,adviceor commandsto the listener or to make requests. Check the expiry date on the cans. (instruction) E)GMPLES: (warning) Don,t enter that room. Eat in moderation. @duice) (command) Put down your weaponsl Help me carry theseparcels,please. (request) Takenote thatyou (the listener)is the subjectin each ofthe abovesentences.
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We use the baseform of a verb in all positive and negativequestionscontaining the verb 'to do': (a) verb'to do' + noun/pronoun + baseform EXAMPLES: Does/Doesn'tDavid use contact lenses? Do/Don't those people know the club'srules and regulations? (b) wh-word + verb'to do' +noun/pronoun + baseform EXAMPLES: When does Ianelle present her paper at the conference? What didn't they discussat the meeting? We call the baseform of a verb togetherwith to 'an infinitive' or 'a non-finite verb'. A sentencewith an infinitive is not complete unlessit contains a finite verb aswell. EXAMPLE:Ronald has to finalise the report this afternoon.
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('"ryi, REMEMBER! r A verb is either finite or non-finite. A finite verb changesits form accordingto the tenseand subjectof the sentence.A non-finite verb doesnot changeits form. EXAMpLES: finite verb: iike non-finite verb: to go Presenttense
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Grandma likes to go for short walks in the evening.
Pasttense
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Grandma liked to go for long walks when shervasmuch younger.
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She likes to go for short walks in the evening.
Plural subject
They like to go for short walks in the evening.
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We use the baseform of a verb with all positive and negativemodals. (Examplesof modals:can, could, may, might, shall, should, must) I could revise the timetable for vou. EXAMPLES:
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Jaymustn't disturb the baby.
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Thesehousesare designedto suit the needsof the elderly.
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He doesn'tto let problems ruin his day.
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\t\hen are you join us in a game of tennis?
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Everyresidentialareashould have its own recyclingcentre.
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Paul mustn't cyclesfast on a wet road.
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They wishesthe trip to the mountainshad been lessstrenuous.
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\A4rydo you stay up very late every night?
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Pleaseto contribute items for our jumble saleon Saturday.
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Did Mary get an autographedposter from her favourite singer?
Ten of the underlined verbs are incorrect.Write the correct verbsin the boxes. I Don't get annoyedbecauseI didn't phoned you yesterday. 2 The girls askedthe actressto posing for a picture with them. 3 I has to buy two AA batteriesfor my torch today. 4 \Nhat did you saw when you walked up our driveway? 5 We can givesyou a refund or you can chooseanother jacket. 6 Pleaseinforms the members that our chairman has resigned. ,7 a
We should remember that both cars needsnew tYres.
B The tourists didn't expectthe island to being so beautiful. I Doesn'tAnnie know it is time go to work? t 0 Made sure no one tries to enter or leavethis building.
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\Nhich items did vou
2 Vicky,
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a reply acceptingthe invitation to take part in the inter-school debate.
(write / writes) 3 He might 4 The environment council (hopes/ must) J
in town to seehis parents.(be / to be) punish thosewho have fires in their gardens.
Almost everyfamily in that arearuns a cafe or rents rooms (cater/ to cater)
6 Don't 7 Please
to visitors.
too near the car in front of you. (go / going) the cookiesin a tightly sealedcontainer.(store / to store)
B This liquid may
the stainson your sofa. (remove/ removes)
9 \&4rydidn't Ken
for the role of Iulius Caesar?(audition / auditioned)
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a little seasoningto bring out the flavour of the meat. (Sprinkle/ Could sprinkle)
@l]riuintheblankswiththeCorrectwordsinthebox. can call to call must see see
check to check perform to perform
didn't read to read repeat to repeat
know to know say to say
let to let tell to tell
listen to listen
Fiona
Hi, Steve.Fiona here. I called (1) (2) here next month.
Steve
\Mhat?How do you (3)
Fiona
It's in today'spaper.
Steve
Really?Oh, I (4) all the time. Doesthe paper (6)
Fiona
I don't know.I (7)
Steve
Please(B)
Fiona
Okay . . . Here it is.You (9)
Steve
Please(10)
Fiona
108-344-5678.
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I've got it. Thanks for letting me know.
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Underline the sentenceswith mistakesin the use of verbs and rewrite them correctly. One day,just after my exams,My sistersaid,"Henry stoppedwatching TV all day.Don't you has anlthing elseto do? I think you and your friends should do something useful while waiting for your exam results.\AIhydon't you put your talents to work? Look around our neighbourhood.Offer sorne sort of service.You could earns some money for yourselves." Well, I took her advice and rounded up five friends.After three hours of brainstorming,we 'Youth atWork'.The next morning, we sent out flyers listing the things we could do, decidedto setsup such as getting groceries,mowing the lawn, babysitting,washing cars,painting houses,etc. 'Youth atWork' has That afternoon, our phones didn't stopped ringing. Today,six months later, 100members.We servesnot just our neighbourhood but other areasaswell. I Henry, stop watching W all day. 2 3 4 5
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
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's' We use the baseform of a verb with the ending for the presenttensein theseways: (a) with singularnoun subjectsand the pronoun subjectshe, she and it He/She scrutinises everydocument that is to be given to a client. EXAMPLES: The painting/It enhancesthe beauty of the room. (b) with uncountable or collectivenoun subiects EXAMPLES:
uncountablenoun
collecti'e noun
Music soothesme when I am stressed.
The jury needs more time to reach a verdict.
REMEMBER! I An uncountable noun refersto things that cannot be counted. It alwaystakes a singular verb fbrm, 's'. evenif it ends in ExAMeLE: News travels quickly in the IT age. r A collective noun refers to a group of people or things. It can take both a singular or plural verb. A singularverb is usedto referto the group as a unit. A plural verb is usedto show that the focus is on the membersthat make up the group. The community expectsbetter facilitiesfor the handicapped. (community as a unit) EXAMpLES: (community as members The community meet once a month at the schoolhall to ofthe group) discussissues. r \rVhenthe subjectis a noun phrase,we decidewhether to use a singularor a plural verb by looking at the head word. (A head word is usually the noun that is the most important part of a noun phrase.) D(AMPLE:
noun phrasesubject
The soldiers' loyaltv towards their officers amazes me.
We use the baseform with the'ing' endingtogetherwith the verb 'to be' in continuoustenses. (a) presentcontinuoustense: verb'to be' (am / is / are) + baseform with'ing' ending EXAMPLE:An insect is creeping up my arm. (b) past continuous tense : verb 'to be' (was / were) + baseform with'ing' ending EXAMPLE:They were dyeing the fabric an hour ago. (c) future continuous tense: verb 'to be' (will be) + baseform with'ing' ending EXAMPLE:The airplanewill be making a brief stop at Dubai in 20 minutes. 'ing' ending is also called the presentparticiple. (It is non-finite verb.) The baseform with the a We use it after a noun to describeor identifu the noun. This tlpe of ing' clausefunctions like a relative clause.
'ing'clause
EXAMPLES:The men standing in the doorway look suspicious.
Qrr relatrve clause
The men who are standing in the doorway look suspicious. ing'clause
The boy addressingthe group of visitors is one of our friends. 'ing'clause
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We know the boy addressingthe group of visitors .
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m y c a s ei s o u I o f t o w n .
4 The ship'ssail is slackenI is slackenin now that the wind has dropped. 5 Mary and Lily I want I wants I to go for a drive in my new car. 6 She ordered food from a caterer .7 a
specialises I specialisingin Chinese food.
MrWearnes lavish I lavishes his wife with gifts on their wedding anniversary.
B Peter mutter I was mutterin I Mr Kim and his wife l 0 This cream
to himself when I walked in.
ratins I are ooeratin
a laundrette.
rotect I Drotects your skin from the harsh rays of the sun.
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h i so p p o n e n d t u r i n gd e b a t e s . your sisterby taking her things without
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2 (a) The girls the hall. (b) They station.
paper flowers are going to decorate
are making making
arrangementsto fetch you from the bus
(a) The lady
her son'sletterlooks sad.
reads
(b) My sister
poetry whenever she feelssad.
reading
the newspaperdaily in searchof a job.
(a) He (b) The editor
the report noticed it had a number
scrutinises scrutinisi
of errors. 5 (a) The band Philippines. (b) She
at the hotel loungeis from the
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The verb in the box shouldbe at one of the two placesmarked ( Circlethe correct( . I Kathy (voluntary work at the hospital( once a fortnight.
does
2 The player( with the refereeis ( Alan.
arguing
3 Larry ( the overheadbridge( to get to his office.
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4 The athletes(impatiently( for the gamesto begin.
are waiting
5 The expedition team ( out earlier than the otherswants to reachthe village before( nightfall.
setting
6 George(what you have done (for his family.
appreclares
7 The government(a greatdeal of importance(on self-reliance.
places
8 The inhabitants ( against(the logging activitiesin their area.
areprotesting
9 She( that Liz is the one who ( deservesthe praise.
insists speaking
10 The woman (to Samuelis ( a TV reporter.
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banks,fashion housesand governmentagencies. At the moment, Ellen is managethe promotion of a new product for a cosmetichouse.
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Sheand her team of five assistantshaving many thingsto do beforethe specialoccasion.For instance, her assistantshave send out invitation cardsand packagesdoor gifts for the guests.Ellen need to finalise the programme and plan what shehasto sayas the Masterof Ceremonies. Ellendemandthe best not onlv from her assistantsbut also from herself.Shesetsthe standardand they have to follow it. Becauseher work is highly professional,Ellen'sclients often recommendsher to their friendsand associates.
@-']UnderlinethesentenceswithmistakesandrewritethemcorrectlyuSing verbswith the's' or'ing' ending,or the'ing' clause. Tina
David,looksat that signlTheroad leadsto Dolphin'sBayis under repair.
David
That'sall right. We can use the other road to Dolphin's Bay.
Tina
That road have a lot of potholes.I think we should go somewhereelsetoday.
David
Okay.Takemy mobile phone from the glovecompartment and phone Martin. He lives about 20 minutes away.We'll visit him if he'sfree today.
Tina
His phone is ring. . . I don'tthink he'sin.
David
Oh, I forgot. On Saturdayshe goesriding or he play a game of tennis at his club.
Tina
Let'scheckwhere he is. I'll call him on his handphone . . . Hi, Martin. Tina here. \;\trere are you?
Martin
Hi, I wasjust about to call you. I'm in front of your house.I wanted surprisethe two ofvou.
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'ed' ending for the past tense. We use the baseform of a verb with the Mary encouragedher daughterto study music. EXAMPLES: The devicemeasured her blood pressureaccurately. Tom'sillnesscausedus a lot of anxiety. The associationcalled for a pressconferenceon Saturday. REMEMBER! r The following are some ways of forming the past tenseof regularverbs: baseform of verb endingin'e' +'d' baseform of verb +'ed' EXAMPLES: ATgUE + ATgUCd
EXAMPLES: CATN+ CATNCd
refuse- refused
reign - reigned b a s e f o r m o f v e r be n d i n g i n 2 f i ' + ' e d ' EXAMPLES: bury - buried worry+worried
baseformofverbendinginaconsonant + the same consonant+'ed' E X A M P L EcSr a: m + m + e d - c r a m m e d refer+r+ed-referred 'x' and'y'. Note that the doublingof consonantsdoesnot applyto'w', 'ed' ending. r The past tenseof an irregularverb doesnot consistof the baseform of the verb with + go went catch caught EXAMpLES: bend - bent weave+ wove tise - rose set - set
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We use the past participle in perfect tenseswith the verb'to have' and passivesentenceswith 'to the verb be. (presentperfecttense) They have decided to do the job. EXAMpLES: (pastperfect tense) Ian had called for an ambulance. (passivesentence) Your suggestionsare accepted. (passivesentence) The widowwas comforted bv her friends.
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REMEMBER! r Thepastparticipleis thebaseform of theverbwith the'ed'endingfor a regularverb.It is formedin otherwaysfor irregularverbs. Baseform
Past form
Past participle form
finish
finished
finished
wlpe
wiped
wiped
Irreguiarverbs (TWoforms the same)
hear
heard
heard
leave
left
left
lrregularverbs (Threeforms different)
eat
ate
eaten
take
took
taken
Irregularverbs (Threeforms the same)
cost
cost
cost
put
put
put
Regularverbs
The past participle on its own is a non-finite verb.We use it after a noun to describewhat happenedto the noun. This type of 'ed' clausefunctions like a relativeclause. EXAMPLES:
,ed.clause
The skier trapped in the snowstorm is an American.
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The skier who is trapped in the snowstorm is an American.
'cd'clause
The car abandoned by the robbers had a falsenumber plate.
'ed'clause
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The pedestrian suing the motorist is very upset.
(Thepedestrian is doing the action.)
'ed'clause
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@ aC r o s s o u t t h e i n co rre ctve rb fo rmstocompletethesentences. I The policeman issuedI was issued the motorist a ticket for speeding. 2 Gifts exchangedI were exchanged between the representativesof the two countries. 3 He suffered I was suffered a lot of bruiseswhen he fell from a tree. 4 The building designedI wasdesigned by Mr Shawis remarkable. c
h a s d e c i d e d I w a s d e c i d e d to move out of the apartment in September.
His tenant
6 The tired old man accepted the seat offered I was offered by Mrs Evans. n I
Tours arranged I have a
I The information I The naly t0
by that travel agencyare hectic.
rovided I was orovided bv the media was inaccurate.
havenoticedlwerenoticed some strangeactivitiesalong the coastline.
served I were served chocolatepudding by our hostess.
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I This is the first stadium 2 The buses 3 The contingent 4 The people rain. 5 The spectators stadium. 6 The athlete I
The trophy globe.
B A doctor attended to the player
(provide)sports fans with transport were very comfortable. (march) into the stadium right now is from Canada. (seat)in the open standswere drenched during the healry
(behave)in a rowdy manner were orderedto leavethe
(sprint) far aheadof the rest is from Ghana. (donate)by the sports media was a silver figure on a golden
(injure) during the match between Italy and Korea.
I The player _ (honour) by the media for his skill and sense of fairplay wasVincent Mandela.
(surround)
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covered was covered made were made
huddled were huddled rushed was rushed
has cleared was cleared recovered has recovered
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around the fireplaceare Emily'sfriends. just before the first guestdid.
2 The food from the caterers 3 The little boy
in mud from head to foot.
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for planting.
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from a gunshot wound. a lot of time and money in that project.
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l 0 The boxes medicalsupplies.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow. Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
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The number of distinguishedguestsat the party were impressive. The number of distinguishedguestsat the party was impressive. A lot of money have been spent on the new highway project. A lot of money has been spent on the new highway project. Everybody in my office hope to get a bonus at the end of the month. Everybody in my office hopes to get a bonus at the end of the month.
r\r Q"*r*PorNrs We use a singular verb with the phrase the number of. We use a plural verb with the phrase a number of. EXAMPLES: E number oTstudents w.ereabsent today.
REMEMBER! r The phrasesa number of and the number of can only go with plural countablenouns.
Thenumberof club members hasincreased this year.
We use singular verbs with the words a lot of, all, all of, most of, some and some of when they go with uncountable nouns.We use plural verbswith thesewords when they go with plural countable nouns. EXAMpLES: lltost ofltne stuff at the back of the storeroom is useless.
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Weusesingularverbswith indefinitepronouns. is invited to the wedding celebrationsnext week.
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Nothing has been done to improve the drainagein our housing estate.
REMEMBER! r Indefinite pronouns referto people or things without pointing out exactlywho or what they are.The following are indefinite pronouns: anybody nobody
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anything nothing
everybody somebodv
everyone someone
everything something
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I A lot of concrete ( was used / were used ) to build this thick retaining wall. 2 Somegeese( was splashing/ were splashing) in the water. 3 The number of books written on the protection of wildlife ( are / is ) enormous. 4 Everythingin the examination hall ( look / looks ) neat and orderly. 5 Anyone in that family( are i is ) capableof cooking a good meal. 6 A number of tourists ( was filming / were filming ) the colourful pageant. 7 A lot of glue ( has been used / have been used ) to put up this giant poster. I No one ( was able to see / were able to see) the signpostsin the dark. 9 Most of the clotheson sale ( don't / doesnt ) appealto me. l0 Something( are / is ) wrong with my car. It just refusesto start.
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Fill in the blankswith the correctforms of the verbsin the brackets. (be) surprisedwhen they heard the sounds of fireworks. (like) to be reminded of the mistakeshe or she has made before.
3 We are pleasedbecausethe number of floats at the pageant year.
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(be) sold last week to pay off its debts.
4 All the company'sproperty
(participate)in the club'snew activitieseveryday.
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(need)to be done about the litter in the shoppingcentre.
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B An1'thingthat disturbs me while I'm reading g You don't have to call the police. Someone
(have)alreadyreported the accident. (have)changedthe way of life of this unique
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2 I can't contact Sarah.Someonehave damagedthe public phone in this booth'
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3 A lot of freshly grated cheeseare used for this pizza topping.
4 The number of studentsin the literature classhave increaseddramatically.
5 Everyhing been done to prevent the river from bursting its banks.
Underline the sentencesthat are incorrect and rewrite them using correct verb forms. Betty shriekedwith horror when she enteredher bedroom. Everlthing was in a messlNothing were in its usual place anymore.Someonehad ransackedher cupboards.A number of her clotheswas strewn on the floor. Someof her shoesand handbagswere on her bed. Her trinket box was wide open. All her jewellerywere missing.Shefelt miserablebecausesome of the pieceshad been given to her by relativesand friends. Everyonein the housewas startledto hear Betty'scries.They rushed upstairsto find out what was wrong. The number of things stolen were not the only problem. Somethinginside Betty were deeply wounded. Somebody,a total stranger,had looked through all her personalthings. Betty felt very upset. I
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AGREEMENT UNIT 2"2 SUBIECT.VERB abstractnouns,there + verb'to be'
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow. Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
His wealth have not caused him to forget the needsofothers. His wealth has not caused him to forget the needsofothers. 2A
There were severefamine in some parts of Africa last year.
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with abstractnouns. Weusesingularverbs EXAMPLE:Integrity is an important quality in leadership.
REMEMBER! r An abstractnoun refers to a feeling, an idea or a quality. It may be something that cannot be seenor touched. excitement,freedom,intelligence,joy, wisdom, youth EXAMPLES: r Abstractnouns can be used: (a) as subjectsby themselves (b) as head words in noun phrases EXAMPLES: noun phrase- subject
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I The truth about the situation in those two rival companies ( is / are ) going to be exposed. 2 His gentle manner of speaking( make / makes) everyonefeel at ease. 3 There ( was / were ) public anger againstthe changein the tax laws. 4 There has been great ( improvement / improvements) in that child'sreading ability. 5 Bitternessbetweentwo departmentsoften ( cause/ causes) problems in an organisation. 6 Gratitude ( has / have ) been conveyedto all thosewho donated to the charity. 7 The country's security ( is / are ) greatlythreatenedby foreign armies on the border. B There have been significant ( change/ changes) in the education systemrecently. 9 The tranquil surroundingsof the 200-year-oldpalace ( give / gives) us a glimpse into the past. l0 There ( was / were ) genuine loyalty among the troops who fought to protect the president.
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4 Iohn'sability to read other people'sminds f"* [ii_l truly amazing. c There has been I have been great concern over the rise in the number of traffic accidents. 6 Badweather on public holidays discourageI discourages people from going out.
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7 Approval for the playground project hasbeen I havebeen granted by the city council. large numbers of pigeonsnesting in this area.
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I His generousdonations to the charitieshas helped them greatly. 2 Iack'smanagementof the financial crisishas savedthe company from ruin. 3 Kelly'scalm and sensibleattitude makesher easyto work with. 4 Therewere a crowd of spectatorswaiting for the motor car rally to begin. 5 The new waiter'sefficiencywas quickly noted by the manager. 6 The beautiful beachesof that island attract many visitors eachyear. 7 Therewere greatrelief among us when MrWellington arrived. B The majesty of the snow-coveredpeaksare unforgettable. I Temporaryshelterwas provided for all thosewho had lost their homes in the fire. l0 The stressfulwork environment have causedmany people to leavethe firm. --i
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I For many decadesalready,illiteracy developmentof many countries.
(contribute) to a person'shealth and vitality.
2 Plenty of exercise 3 There morning. 4 Carelessness c
There choice.
(be) extensivedamageto the roof becauseof high winds this. (lead) to accidents on the road.
(be) so many qpes of fruits at the stall that it was difficult to make a
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2 The weather have been so hot in the last few daysthat many people have sufferedsunburn.
3 Toleranceplay an important role in making a happy community.
4 His obsessionwith house prices are often hard for his friends to bear.
5 The talents of the young musician was recognisedby the music school.
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AGREEMENT UNIT 2"8 SUBIECT-VERB adjectivesas nouns, gerunds,units of measurement
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
The elderly requires volunteers who can provide them with transport. The elderly require volunteers who can provide them with transport. Smoke severalcigarettes daily can damage a person'slungs. Smoking severalcigarettesdaily can damagea person'slungs. Three hundred dollars are a lot of monev to spend on a pair ofshoes.
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We use plural verbs with some adjectivesthat behaveas nouns. The young are vulnerable to certain illnesses. EXAMPLES:
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REMEMBER! r A gerundis thebaseform of a verbwith 'ing' ending.It behaves asa noun. EXAMPLES:Walking is a good form of exercise.
We use singularverbs with expressionsof distance,money,time, weight, etc, if they refer to a singlesum or quantiry. Thir.{millio-n dgllars ha9 been spent on the new train terminal. EXAMPLES:
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1 The handicapped ( don't often receive/ doesn'toften receive) enough considerationfrom the community. 2 ( Ski / Skiing) do",rma mountain givesa senseof total freedom. 3 More than a million dollars ( was donated / were donated ) to help the earthquakevictims in SouthAmerica. 4 Forty minutes ( was / were ) the time suggestedfor baking the muffins. 5 (Worked / Working ) during the school holidayshas provided me with extra money. 6 During the French Revolution,the ( oppressed/ oppression) rose up againstthe government. 7 Ten miles ( are / is ) a long way to go to buy milk and eggs. I The ( educated / education ) have an important role to play in a nation'sdevelopment. 9 Cooking ( occupies/ occupy ) a greatdeal of my mother's time. t0 ( Tailor / Tailoring) has earnedTeresasufficient money to support her family.
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I Crossingthis dangerousriver require plenty of courage. 2 Five hundred thousand dollars was stolen from the bank vault this afternoon. 3 The guilty was detainedby the police after yesterday'sambush. 4 Solvingcrosswordpuzzlestakesup much of myfree time. 5 More than two hours is neededto complete this assignment. 6 The wealthy has become richer becauseof the new tax cuts. 7 Bullying younger workers is a deplorableform of behaviour. 23
B The sick in the refugeecamps were attended to by a voluntary group of doctors. 9 Lessthan four hundred kilometresseparatethe city from the main port. l0 Polishinghis model vintage cars keep my brother busy during weekends.
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I Climbingup steepmountain slopesand stamina.
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I Kim'sability to sing both pop songsaswell asjazz numbers sought-afterentertainerthesedays. 2 The elderly tomorrow
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(have)specialseatsset asidefor them at the concert
3 Our guide will take you to a section of the city where the rich and famous (live). (help) me to keep slim.
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(be) a long time to wait for a taxi or a bus. (be)handedoverin compensation
6 Almost fifteen thousand dollars yesterday.
(show)he has a senseof humour.
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(be) only for the daring and
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(deserve) to have an education.
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I Harvestingtakesplace in late summer when the wheat grains are ripe. 2 Payingtwo million dollars for that grand old mansion are reasonable. 3 Discussingthis problem is a u/asteof valuabletime. 4 Roastedthe lamb takesat leasttwo-and-a-halfhours. 5 The disabledwas takenon a specialconductedtour of the historicfort. 6 Weedingthis large gardenis an exhaustingjob. 7 Four hundred dollars is a large sum of money to pay for a minor repair. B The soldierswere awardedmedalsfor their courageduring the war. 9 Honest is an important virtue. l0 Famoushave their photos printed in the societycolumns of the papers. .---L-
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2 Teachchildren requirescreativity and versatility.
3 More than a million dollars were spent by the governmenton improving the facilitiesin schools.
4 Working48 hourswithoutstoppinghavemadehim ill.
5 The underprivilegedwas treatedto a specialdinner last night.
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ANDPRESEN UN]TTU"T SIMPTEPRESENT TENSES CONTINUOUS
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow. Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
My father is reading the newspapers every morning before leaving for the office. My father reads the newspaperseverymorning beforeleavingfor the office. Gracetakes night classesin businessstudiesfor eight months and hopes to obtain a diploma later. Graceis taking night classesin businessstudiesfor eight months and hopes to obtain a diploma later. The conducted tour of the museum is beginning in half an hour. The conducted tour of the museum begins in half an hour. 4A In the play, Pete is portraying a young man who loses his heart to a beautiful but cold woman.
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Present continuous tense
Simple present tense
We can use this to refer to new habits (or repeatedactions)which happen around the time of speaking or r,t'rititg
We can use this to refer to regular actions (habits),current situations or factsin general. EXAMPLEI
EXAMPLE:
David complains a lot about everything becausehe'san impatient person.
Andy is complaining a lot about his work lately.He used to be a happier person.
Present continuous tense
Simple present tense We can use this to refer to more long-lasting or permanent situations.
We can use this to refer to situationswhich are temporary (lastingfor a short time around the present).
EXAMPLE:
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Penny works in her father's construction company.
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Simplepresent tense
Present continuous tense
We can use this to refer to actionswhich are going to happen very soon, or future actions which happen regularlyaccordingto a timetable or schedule,
We can use this to refer to planned future actions.
EXAMPLE:
EXAMPLE:
The show starts in 15 minutes.
Some old friends are visiting us next week.
Simple present tense
Present continuous tense
We can use this to refer to short actions happening at the time of speaking(e.g. during sports commentaries).Wealso use this in reviewsof plays,films or bookr:
We can use this to refer to actions (especially longer actions)happening at the time of speakingor writing.
EXAMPLE:
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The ball goesinto the net and it's another point for the Redsin this excitingbasketball final!
The lecturersare holding a meeting now to discussthe students'progress.
@3Un d e r l i n e t h e c orre ctve rb fo rmsi n th ebr ackets. I Our neighbour ( comes / is coming ) over now for a game of chesswith my father. 2 Eduardo ( kick / kicks ) the ball into the net. It's another goal for the Italians! 3 Adam ( lectures/ is lecturing ) part-time in the collegewhile he is pursuing his doctorate. 4 Tim ( accuses/ is accusing) us of causinghis computer problem. 5 The gamewardens ( are patrolling / patrol ) the reserveat intervals to ensurethe animals are safe from poachers. 6 To appeasethe workerswho are on strike,the management ( is promising / promises) to improve conditions in the factory. 7 She ( is seeing/ sees) more of her family nowadays.Sheused to visit them only once a month. B Iason often ( is keeping / keeps) very late hours. I am worried about his health. 9 Mr Hogan ( is producing / produces) Shakespeare's Rorneoand Julietfor the drama festivalwhich opensin two months'time. l0 Mrs Lee ( is resting / rests) at home after the surgerylast week. Shewill be back at work by the end of the month.
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thousandsof fireworks to celebratethis vear'sArts Festival.
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The art of making handcraftedfurniture competition from low-cost factory products.
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I The contractors areguaranteeing I guarantee that thev will be able to refurbish the office to our satisfaction. The team is making I makes some striking costumesfor the international competition next month. the cookingwhile my mother is in hospital
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to review its parking fee guidelinesat the next
4 The managementcouncil intend I is intendi meeting.
In this film, Iulian Russell is acting I acts as a young nobleman who falls in love with a farmer's daughter. 6 Joan is takins I takes part in tomorrow's debate.Sheand her team membersare debatingthe propositionthat'Capitalpunishmentshould be abolished'. 1 I
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@4Circlethecorrectwordsintheboxestocompletethesentences. I The government_ on all able-bodiedyoung men to sign up for the armed services.
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2 Suecan't come to the phone right now. She_ for her houseke1,s, which sheseemsto havemisplaced.
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a cybercafein their neighbourhood.
4 \\4ren my father _ home from work, it is usually well past 6.30in the evening. 5 The boys and I frequently_ use the car. \44renthe high-techbubble globewill suffer.
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2 You alwayssaythat you need a holiday but you have not taken a day off for months.
3 For the whole of next week,the collegeorganisescareertalks to give studentsan in-depth knowledgeof the variousprofessions.
4 Carolis lecturingin psychologyat an instituteof management.Shehasbeen therefor five vears.
5 Robin and his family move to an apartment in my areanext month.
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UNTT 8=2 SIMPTEPASTTENSE
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section'
.RAMMAR POINTS
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lnl974, my uncle and his family are leaving to settlein Sydney,Australia. ln 1974,my uncle and his family left to settlein Sydney,Australia. ThroughoutWorldWar II, planescontinually bomb enemy positions and installations. ThroughoutWorld War II, planescontinually bombed enem)'positionsand installations. Many yearsago,the band used to performed at lunchtime in the square. Many yearsago,the band used to perform at lunchtime in the square.
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f,f,[!fffi| e I rictthecorrectsentences. I We passby the office just now but we didn't seeAngie. 2 The ministry deliberatedfor someyearsbefore introducing computers into schools. 3 Last night, I have a shockwhen I went to my car and found its tyres missing. 4 The yearsfrom 1975to l9B5 saw a boom in that country'sconstruction industry. 5 We use to mix the cakebatter with a wooden spoon beforewe bought a blender. 6 The chairman launch the new insuranceschemefor the workers last year. 7 Later,the mayor congratulatedthe teams for putting on a splendid show. B As a boy of 16,I used to walk up this hill very often to find a quiet place to read. 9 The thick acrid smoke sting my eyesand I could not seewhere I was going. l0 Uncle Bill's talesof adventurethrilled us and we believedeveryword he said. .-_jlFt YOURSCORE I
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Fill in the blanks with the coffect presenttenseor past tenseforms of the verbs in the brackets. I The news of the military uprising
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2 The stiff formal fashionsfor women in the Victorian age cumbersomeand uncomfortable.
(still investigate)the causeof the massive
3 The policedepartment collision on the highway this morning.
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the pricesof most commodities In the 1950's, people today find them unbelievable.
(now think) of selling the shoe store because of high overheads
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3 Rescueteams dig tirelesslylast night to pull out the trapped miners from the pit.
4 Last year we frequently meet at weekendsand discusscommon problems we faced.
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GRAMMAR POINTS
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2A VVtrileGloria was doing her laps at the pool, her coach timed her. 28 \MhileGloria was doing her laps at the pool, her coach was timing her. 3A The elderly couple were crossingthe road this morning
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Alex checked the accountswhile Cynthia read her report.
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We use the past continuous tenseto refer to repeatedactions in the past with adverbsof frequencysuch as always or forever, or for future action that was planned in the past but did not takeplacefor somereason. Aunt Florawas forever telling me to registeringfor driving lessons. EXAMPLES: (repeatedaction) Zack was going to accept the job offer in London but changedhis mind later. (future action planned in the past but which did not happen)
|'Tfft??t|. 4 f Circlethe numbersof the correctsentences. I \MhileI rearrangethe bookshelves,I found some old photographs. 2 At this time yesterday,we going to visit our grandparents. 3 Shewas sufferingfrom a toothachethe whole afternoon. 4 \Alhilethe presidentwas speaking,his secretarylackie was making short notes for reference. 5 As the carswere speedingaround the racing circuit, we hear a loud explosion. 6 Amy was keeping scoreas the teams battled for first place in the sciencequiz. 7 Cathywiping the tearsfrom her eyesas Mr O'Neil was playing the beautiful music. B The supervisorsat the factory were alwayspressingfor better working conditions. 9 We were so exhaustedthat we slept the whole morning. l0 The plane was flying at such a low altitude that we were having a clear view of the ColoradoRiver.
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I Helen testify ] testified for more than 20 minutes this afternoon at the hearing in the High Court. 2 \tVhileBob polishedI waspolishing his car,his sonswere cleaningthe wheels. 3 Les c o m o l a i n I c o m n l a i n e d of eyestrainfor some weeksbefore he changedhis glasses. 4 W e weregoingto face I are lacing a surging crowd of demonstratorsin the squareso we turned back. 5 Throughout the night, the rescueboats are looking for I were looking for survivorsof the plane crash.
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speakers.Angrily I (5)
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(see)a huge truck on the other side.It (B)
(puff) up the slope and occupied more than half the road. Tom (9) (fly) off the
(cut) to the left to avoid the truck. The car (10) (crawl)out of the
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At about I I last night, Tony was counting the money and putting it away in bagsto be taken to the bank. Sarawas mentioning the times when we all slept in my tree house and we laughed at the memory. At the showroom this afternoon,while the salesman was pointing out all the exciting featuresof a new car,we were admiring another model. Joanwas goingto takeup medicinebut she decidedto do pharmacyinstead. l 0 I was feeling ill so I excusedmyself from the meeting.
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I We were knowing that everlthing in the report was grosslyexaggerated.
2 Alice is thinking of leavingthe company when someoneapproachedher with an attractivejob offer.
3 Iameswaiting for property prices to rise last month and he finally sold his house last week.
4 Peterand Lisagoingto get married in Iune but the weddinghas beenpostponed.
5 Yesterday,the developerstrying to evict the squattersfrom the areabut the people refusedto move.
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PERFECT TENSE UNTT T=4PRESENT
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
We have reported the robbery to the police vesterdav. We have reported the robbery to the police. / We reported the robbery to the police yesterday. Mrs Kelly managed the accountssection for more than 12years.Sheis due to retire soon. Mrs Kelly has managed the accountssectionfor more than 12years.Sheis due to retiresoon. I didn't give your messageto Iackieyet. Shewas not at school today. I haven't given your messageto Jackieyet. She was not at school today. I hadn't time for lunch today.I'll get some tea and sandwicheslater. I haven't had time for lunch today.I'll get some tea and sandwicheslater.
We use the presentperfect tense,like the simple past tense,to talk about completed actions. However,unlike the simple past tensewhich is used with definite time phrases,we do not state the exacttime of an action with the presentperfect tense. PRESENT PERFECTTENSE
EXAMPLES: SIMPLEPASTTENSE Patrickconducted a workshop for young working adults[ast weeFl. (completedaction at definite time)
Patrickhas conducted a workshop for young working adults. (completedaction with no exacttime giuen)
We use the presentperfect tensewith words like since and for to refer to an action that beganin the past and is still going on at the point of speaking. PERFECT TENSE PRESENT H{AMPLES:SIMPLEPASTTENSE I studied at this collegefor five years. (I am no longerthere.)
I have studied in this collegefor five years. (I am still there.)
I was in this collegein 1998. (I am no longerthere.)
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We use the presentperfect tenseand not the simple past tensewith adverbsof indefinite time such as already and just to show completed actions,and yet to show that an action is expectedto happen but has not taken place at the point of speaking. We use never and ever with the presentperfect tenseto refer to a time frame that began in the indefinite past and continues up to the present.We do not use thesewords with the simple past tense. EXAMPLES:
They have already signed the agreement with our firm. (completedaction) Have you ever noticed the squirrelsin our park? (Didyou notice them in the past? Haueyou noticed them up to now?) We use the presentperfect tenseto refer to a time frame that began in the recent past and is not over yet at the point of speaking. EXAMPLES:
I haven't seen Linda this week. Shehas been so busy. (Ihis weekis not oueryet.) I haven't had time for breakfast.I have only had a cup of coffeethis morning. (This morning is not oueryet.)
@AJcirclethenumbersofthecorrectSentenceS. f Lily servedas a volunteer nurse since 1990.Sheis going to leavethe servicethis year. 2 We have been in this school for six years.We will be moving on to collegeafter our final exams. 3 Ann did not write to us yet. Sheis probably busy with her new job. 4 The club committee hasjust had a brainwave.It is going to have a musical extravaganzato raise funds. 5 Colin has met me at the bank this morning and we decidedto have lunch together. 6 This has been a hectic week for Joan.Shehas been swampedwith meetingsand reports. 7 Iames has receiveda scholarshipand intends to do a coursein softwareengineering. B Malcolm remained a reclusemost of his life. It is onlv now that he has decidedto come out and make friends. I
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2 Tliretwo motorcyclistshavejust broke traffic regulationsby going againstthe lights.
3 I haven'tmake up my mind yet about which coursesto do in college.
4 Didn't you ever gone bungeejumping before?
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Sheforgot her appointment with me and had gone out for lunch when I arrived at her office. Shehad forgotten her appointment with me and had gone out for lunch when I arrived at her office. He alreadypassedthe messageto Tom when we calledhim last night. He had alreadypassedthe messageto Tom when we called him last night. The strandedtravellersnever felt so relievedin their entire lives aswhen thev saw the rescue vehicle.
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\.Mhenwe refer to completed actionsin the past,we can use different past tenseforms to indicate what we mean. EXAMPLES: SIMPLEPASTTENSE + SIMPLEPASTTENSE As the U.S.stocksrose, the Asian market rebounded. We use the past perfect tensefor an action or situation that happened earlier,and the simple past tensefor the action or situation that took place later. + SIMPLEPASTTENSE EXAMPLES:PASTPERFECTTENSE The secretaryhad prepared all the reports The situation had alreadv deteriorated A
beforethe directorsarrived for the meeting. when the two leadersagreedto peacetalks.
We use the past perfect tensewith words like already and iust to refer to actionswhich were completed before a specifictime in the past. Ann had alreadywalked a hundred metres down the road when she remembered EXAMpLES: that she hadn't locked her front door. (completedaction beforea specffictime) We had just had our coffeebreak when we met some old friends outside the cafe. 42
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Politicalupheavalsrecently give rise to thousandsof people fleeingto the safetyof nations nearby. I lose interest in readingthis novel becauseit lacked depth so I returned it to the library. Ann has alwaysenjoyedtravelling abroad sincethe time shewas a little girl, but now she finds it stressful. For yearsshe had trusted Mr Caneto handle her estateuntil she discoveredthat he had swindled her. 1 0 Propertyvalueshave fallen in this country because of a lack of investment capital. _
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ANDPASTPERFECT U'N]T 5=6 PRESENT TENSES CONTINUOUS
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
We are thoroughly exhausted.We are driving all day and we need to rest. We are thoroughly exhausted.We have been driving all dav and we need to rest. Kelly had been coughing badly thesepast few days. Sheshould go to the doctor'sfor a checkup. Kelly has been coughing badly thesepast few days. Sheshould go to the doctor'sfor a checkup. The department had studied the problem of flooding in the city for two months and has made its recommendations. T'hedepartment has been studying the problem of flooding in the city for two months and has made its recommendations. 4A
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We usethe presentperfectcontinuoustenseto referto an action that is temporaryin nature and that lastsfor a short duration of time. We use the presentperfect tenseto refer to an action that is more permanentin natureand that lastsfor a longerduration of time EXAMPLE:I have been practising tennis everyeveningsince the school holidaysbegan. (temporaryaction - shorterperiod of time) I have practised tennis twice a week for the past two years. (permanentaction - longerdttration of time) E
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I The pastperfectcontinuoustenseis fbrmed in this way: had + been + baseform ofverb +'ing' LXAMPLES: had been debating had been creating
@4-jUnderlinethecorrectVerbformSinthebrackets. Our clients ( have been showing / have shown ) greatinterest in the new product which we introducedjust now. The factoryworkers( had been requesting/ had requested) a changein the work schedulesince last year but the managerhasn'tagreedto it. 3 My clotheslook dirty and grimy.I ( havebeenpolishing/ havepolished) the car all afternoon. 4 Sandrawas surprisedto seeher parents-in-law.She( hadn'texpected/ hasn'texpected) them to visit. The chairman'scasualmention of reorganisation( had angered/ have angered) the entire club becausethe membershad alreadyrejectedthe idea. All the members (have been going / have gone ) to a greatdeal of trouble to make the campaign a successand therehasbeen a tremendousresponsefrom the public. The landlord evictedtwo of the tenants last week.They ( had been flouting / have been flouting ) the house regulationsfor severalmonths. NI motorists who ( had violated / have violated ) the traffic laws have to settletheir fines as soon aspossible. Emma hasjust been informed about her new postingto Singapore.She( had been asking/ has beenasking)foratransferforseveralmonthsbuttherehadbeennoreplyuntilyesterday. 10 The residentsin our housingarea( had been appealing/ havebeen appealing) for betterlighting alongour roadsbut the authoritieshaven'trespondedyet.
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@B|CirclethenumbersofthecorrectSentenceS. I The child has been crying for such a long time. The mother doesn'tknow what to do. 2 Tihegovernmentcloseddor.tmsome video arcadesbecausethey found that the ownershad been breakingregulations. 3 We have been signing up for the basic computer coursetoday. 4 Clairehasn'tbeen sleepingwell theselast few weeks.Shehas been worried about the future. 5 He had been coming to seeme about the house before I left for the office. 6 The report of the prince'smarriagehas been publishing in all the newspapers. 7 Mr Kim has been blaming himself for the accidentwhich wreckedhis car. B Flood waters inundated the coastalvillagesbecauseit had been raining continuously for two oays. 9 The customsofficialshave been inspecting our baggage.We are free to go now. l0 We had been expectingMary to come but she had insisted on stayingat home.
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(dive)underwater for the last two daysin search 2 Rescueteams of the car which was blown off the cliff on Monday morning. We take this opportunity to thank everyonewho much effort to make this excursiona success.
(demonstrate)their new
The kitchen was in a mess.The girls recipesto a large group of friends. Chris arrived in Osakafor our meeting.
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(alreadyconfirm) our hotel reservationslong beforewe
(affect)all the flight schedulesthroughout this 6 Bad weather week and causedmany passengersto be stranded. (spend)long hours with children in the cancerunit of 7 lennifer the hospital before she decidedto take up medicine. B Ourbags way to the immigration counter.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. .RAMMAR POINTS
At dawn tomorrow the hurricane will struck the coastwith winds of 100miles per hour. At dawn tomorrow the hurricane will strike the coastwith winds of i00 miles per hour. Maxwas going to organised the dinner for this week but he couldn't get the venue he wanted. Max was going to organise the dinner for this week but he couldn't get the venue he wanted. Aaron will be give a speechbefore he proposesthe toast at the wedding tonight. Aaron will be giving a speechbefore he proposes the toastat the weddingtonight. Janetbe joining us for lunch as usual at the club this Friday. Ianet will be joining us for lunch as usual at the club this Friday.
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We use the future tensefor actions or eventsthat will happen in the future.We use the future tensewith will to make predictions,to talk about actionswhich we cannot control or to refer to somethingwhich we decide to do at the time of speaking. EXAMpLES: Iohn will retire as a senior engineerwith the firm at the end of the year. (furureaction) Ashawill certainlywin the beauty contestthis year.Sheis not only beautiful but has a dynamic personalityaswell. (prediction) I will explain it to you, loan. (intention to do somethingat the time of spealcing)
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'to be' + going to + baseform of verb for actionswhich we have already We use the verb nlanned to do in the future and for eventsin the future. For actionswhich we had planned to do in the past but which did not occur,we use was / were + going to + base form of verb .
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The prime minister is going to open the Asia PacificWomen Entrepreneur's EXAMPLES: conferencethis Thursday. (euentplannedfor thefuture) Many industrial workers are going to lose their jobs unlessthe economic situation improves. (euentwhich is likely to happen) Hilda was going to come shopping with me this morning but she felt ill and decided to stay at home. (plannedaction which did not happen) E
We use the future continuous tenseto refer to actions or situationswhich will be going on at a certaintime in lhe future. EXAMPLE:They will be announcing the resultsof the electionsjust after 6 a.m. tomorrow. We use the future continuous tenseto refer to actions or situationsin the future which have alreadybeen planned or which take place regularly. EXAMPLES: The models will be displaying the summer collection at the international show in Paristhis week. (plannedactionJbr thefuture) My whole family will be participating in the cross-countryrlln aswe do everyyear. (regularaction) REMEMBER! I The future continuous tenseis formed in this rvav: will be + baseform of verb + 'ing' The Andersonswill be leaving for the United Kingdom this Saturday. EXAMpLE: r The future and future continuous tensecan be formed using shall for I and we although it is more common to r.rse will for both nouns and pronouns. EXAMpLE: I shall / will be waiting for you outsidethe caf6so don't be late.
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I This birthday card ( is assuring/ will assure) Mary that I haven'tforgotten about her. 2 We have to make our flight reservationsearly as hundreds of people ( going to be leaving / will be leaving) for their holidays during the festiveperiod. 3 The newsof his promotion to a managerialposition ( is goingto be / will being) a pleasant surprisefor Bill. 4 This story set in the daysof World War II ( has captured / will capture ) the imagination of all those who have read it. 5 Christine ( is participated / will be participating ) in the national judo championshipsas the youngestcompetitor. 6 Ann (had realised/ realised) that she had made a mistake in going to the town centrewhen she sawthatthe shopswereveryexpensive. 7 The committee ( is going to choose/ will be chosen) the team which will climb Mount Kinabalu next May. B The people ( are ar'vaiting/ will awaiting ) news of what really happened at the nuclear plant. 9 Time ( had passed/ will pass) so quickly that beforeyou know it, we will seeyou again. l0 Tom ( is goingto coming / will be coming ) to the sportscomplexthis eveningfor a gane of tennis with me.
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6 Laila is going to taking up a beauty coursewhile waiting for her final exam results. -, I've told |oe many times to tidy up his room but he tells me everytime that he will do it after he has completedhis reports. B Motorists will lined up to fill their tanks before the rise in petrol prices next week. 9 Angie and Tony are going to bought an old-fashionedfarmhousein the countryside. t0 Propertyvaluesin the city will spiral upwards as land becomesmore scarce.
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since then, my interestshave been drawn towardsbusinessand e-commerce.I (7) how difficult it is to make a decision.Fortunately,I (B) the necessityof selectinga careerright now. I (9)
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3 I return the money I owe you as soon as I receivemy salaryat the end of the month.
4 Iasmine be expectingus to help her run the gamesstall at the funfair this Saturday.
5 I know it going to rain this afternoon.The sky is overcastand gloomy.
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modern training methods. at - but - dinner - fell - going- ill - last - Maria - night - perform - she - suddenly- the - to - was. Maria
are - as- children - don't- have - I - make - safe- sure- the - to -will - worry - you. You
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
By the end of August,the estateownerswill be settled their labour problems. By the end of August,the estateownerswill have settledtheir labour problems. The new batch of traineeswill have just join the coursein two weeks'time. The new batch of traineeswill have just joined the coursein two weeks'time. Mrs O' Brien has been working here for five vearsbv the end of this month. Mrs O' Brien will have been working here for five vearsby the end of this month.
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We use the words already and just with the future perfect tenseto refer to actions or situationswhich will be finished by an approximatetime in the future.
EXAMpLES: 'uvill have gone will have calculated
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By next week,Carl will have alreadynegotiated the price of the housewith the estateagent. I will have just entered the university next April when my sistergraduates. g
We use the future perfect continuous tense when we want to refer to the duration of an action or an event at a definite time in the future.We usually use adverbsof duration and time to statehow long the action will last and when it will take place. EXAMPLE: She will have been studying
in Glasgor,ri for
REMEMBER! r The future perfect continuous tenseis formed in this way: will have + treen + past participie of verb +'ing' E)LAMPLES: will have been raining will have been driving
three years by next September.
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thatarecorrect. EEEEEE€j Tickthesentences The price of eggswill have risen sharply by next week becauseof a supplyproblem. The managementcommittee has review the tenant'ssuggestions concerning securityin the apartment building. After a two-year delay,the governmentwill have finally reorganizedthe public library systemby September. Samuelwill representthe country as part of the junior bowling team at the AsianGames. Helen will have been running the kindergartenfor more than 10years by the time she retiresin January. Everyonein the audiencehave been expectingthe play to end on a dramaticnote but they were disappointed. Ioe will have taken up his new appointment in Frankfurt by the end of the month. Ierry and I will been working asjournalists with the National Daily for five yearsby the end of next week. We had alreadymake the hotel reservationsfor our stay in Bangalore when we learnt that our trip was postponed. l 0 Aunt Lily will have bake an apple pie for tea so let'snot be late.
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2 The convoy of military vehicles
by this afternoon so we have to move quickly to avoid them. at our collegefor just
3 At the end of this term, Shane under two years. 4 We won't get a good vantagepoint to watch the parade.The early birds the best seatsby now. 5 Hundredsofpeople this morning.
the computer fair at the TradeCentre
6 The airlinesprobably the striking pilots by tomorrow.
to an amicable settlementwith
7 The mayor just now closestto the activevolcano.
the mass evacuationof the villages
8 By the end of the competition tonight, the teams the topic of equality of the sexesfor the third time. 9 They
the suspensionbridge over the delta for the last
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I been- for- have- in- November- our- twentv - will - vears.
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by- cabin - cold - faces- frozen - have - in - our - reach- the - this -time-we-will. Our faces
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I Miss Cole been working as the executivesecretaryto the director for five yearsby this March.
2 The salariescommission will meet next week.We will be gather more information about the expectedpay rise by then.
3 The accountsdepartment will alreadycheck the figuresbefore submitting the reports next Monday.
4 The defencelawyershave requestfor a postponement of the trial until they get an expert medical opinion.
5 The anti-vice squad had waiting all night for their man to give the signalbefore arrestingthe drugs syndicate.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
If there will be a sudden downpour which lastsfor hours, it causesflash floods in low-lying areas. If there is a sudden dolvnpour which lastsfor hours, it causesflash floods in low-lying areas. Linda is often taking her children swimming in the afternoon if she has free time. Linda often takes her children swimming in the afternoon if she has free time. If you insist on breakinghostel regulations,I send vou to the warden. If you insist on breakinghostel regulations,I will send you to the warden. Unlessthey don't meet the managementto talk things over,they will not solvethe dispute.
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\Vhen we refer to generaltruths or facts,we can use the simple presenttenseboth in the if clause and in the main clause.
PRESENT TENSE
EXAMPI,ES:PRESENTTENSE
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If we dip a piece of litmus paperin acid,
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Water boils
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We can use,thesimple presenttensein the if clauseand also in the main clausewhen we refer t o a c t i o n st h a t t a k ep l a c er e g u l a r l y . + PRESENTTENSE EXAMPLE: PRESENT TENSE Dad alwaysreads the papers before leavingfor the office
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If Clairemaintains her efficient performance,
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If I finish my classesbefore five this evening,
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If you don't give me a good reasonfor not doing the work,
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Note that it is the simplepresenttenseand not the future tensethat is most often usedin the if clause. We usethe word unless (meaning'ifnot') with a positivepresenttenseverb,and the simple future tensewith will in the main clausewhen we issuea warning or state a condition before an action can takeplace. +
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Unlessyou agreeto theseterms,
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Unlesswe leave now
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UNICSS+ POSITIVEPRESENTTENSE EXAMPI,ES:
REMEMBER! r Even if is used in conditional sentencesto mean 'it doesn'tmatter if'. I will go on a tour of Europe next year EXAMPLE: evenif none of vou want to come with me.
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Circlethe lettersof the correctsentences. If I will not catch the seveno'clock bus everymorning, I will be late for school. If I don't catch the seveno'clock bus everymorning, I will be late for school. If I catch the seveno'clockbus everymorning, I won't be late for school.
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I'll come for your birthday party if Dad givesme a lift. I come for your birthday party if Dad givesme a lift. I will coming for your birthday party if Dad givesme a lift.
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If you will continue to practise,I think you will become a good pianist. If you continueto practise,I think you will becomea good pianist. I think you will becomea good pianistif you are continueto practise.
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More people went for walks in the eveningsif the rveatheris good. More people will go for walks in the eveningsif the weather is good. If the weather is good, more people will go for walks in the evenings. If our water supplyis contaminated,it leadsto serioushealth problems. If our water supplyis contaminated,it will be leadingto serioushealthproblems. If our water supply will be contaminated,it will lead to serioushealth problems.
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We won't vote in this election unlessour candidatelistens to what we say. We not vote in this election unlessthe candidatelistensto what we say. We will vote in this election if the candidatelistensto what we say. If my father is free,he will usually takesus out for dinner on Sundays. If my father is free,he will usually take us out for dinner on Sundays. If my father is free,he take us out for dinner on Sundays.
@jJUnderlinethecorrectverbformsinthebrackets' I If rainwater ( seeps/ will seep) through limestone cliffs, it dissolvesthe limestone to form stalactitesand stalagmites. 2 Our visitor ( laughs / will laugh ) if she seesthe funny postersat the station. 3 If a ferry is overloaded,it ( capsize/ will capsize) on rough seas. 4 Unlessthe town council implements water conservationmeasures,city dwellers ( experience/ will experience) a severewater shortage. 5 Jessiewill go there with her father if he ( takes / will take ) a day'sholiday. 6 You should be more tactful. Otherwise,you ( hurt / will hurt ) someone'sfeelings. 7 Kelly has to slow down and relax.If she ( persist / persists) in working all the time, it will affect her health. B If Dave ( don't / won't ) drive more carefully,he will probably causean accident. 9 The presidentwill declarea stateof emergencyin the country unlessthe rioting and bloodshed ( ends / will end ) . l0 There is a huge crowd of people watching the grand prix. If there ( is / will be ) any kind of accident,many spectatorswill be injured.
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unlesswe improve the entertainment facilities in the town unlessthey give us some money you know that winter ir upptouilring
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you will exposethem to danger
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3 Sandraoften cooksdinner for the familv
4 The armywill be on full alert
5 Peoplewill stay at home
6 he will be sentto his kennel.
if you interrupt the meeting at this point. B At dawn, you will hear the singing of birds and the hum of cicadas
I If the treesstart to lose their leavesand it is cold in the mornings,
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I That tree is leaning precariouslyto one side.If there is a strong wind, it is falling on our rooftop.
2 The organisersof the charity game afternoon are wondering what happenedto us unlesswe phone them to explain.
3 If you will wish to continue with this discussion,you have to listen to our point of view
4 If deforestationproceedsat the presentrate, it have an adverseeffect on the environment.
5 If we listen to the village elders,we are inherit a wealth of knowledgefrom them.
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If I had enough money, I travel to placesI have alwaysdreamed of seeing.
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If I had enough money, I would travel to placesI have alwaysdreamedof seeing. If they giving you the chanceto work in Geneva, vou should acceptit. If they gaveyou the chanceto work in Geneva, you shouldacceptit. Tom would never get into such trouble with the directorsif vou had explainedthe situation. Tom would never have got into such trouble with the directorsif you had explainedthe situation. Mrs Heng wishes she can afford a new car to replacethe old model she drives.
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We use the simple past tenseor the past continuous tensein the if clause,and would with the baseform of the verb in the main clauseto refer to actions or situationswhich are imaginary or for situationswhich areimpossible. + would + baseform of verb EXAMPLES: Simple PastTense If I owned this beautiful mansion,
+ I would have a large pool on the top floor to relax in and enjoy the view. (imaginary)
If I were the president,
r I would allocate more money to help the poor and needy. (impossiblesituation)
Note: We can also use other modal verbslike could, might and should in place of would. We use the simple past tensein the if clauseand would with the baseform of the verb in the main clausewhen we give or askfor advice. + would (or other modal) + baseform of verb DGMPLES:SimplePastTense Ifthe buyersoffered you a good price for the house,
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We use the past perfect tensein the if clauseand the perfect conditional would have with the past participle of the verb in the main clauseto refer to actionswhich never took place or resultswhich rvould have been achievedif the actionshad taken place. + would have + past participle of verb PastPerfectTense Er
+ we would have come to seeyou in hospital. (action neuertook place)
If our businesspartners had been honest,
+ our company would not have lost so much money. (what the resultmight hauebeen if the action had taken place)
We use wish + simple past tense to refer to an imaginary situation or event which we would Iike to happen now. EXAMPLE:I wish I was tall and slim so I could wear those elegantsuits. wish + sinlplepast tense
\\4ren we want to refer to an event in the past which we think should have turned out differently,we use wish + past perfect tense . EXAMpLE:We wish we had remembered to buy a birthdav gift for Anne last week. (we didn't buy a gift becauseweforgot) wish + past perfect tense
@A]circlethenumbersoftheSentenceSwhicharecorrect. I If he had sufficient funds, he would set up a home for abusedchildren. 2 If I am you, I would postponethe weddinguntil Dad recoversfrom his illness. 3 The secondteam could havewon the match if they had had more stamina. 4 Developingcountrieswill progressrapidly if they had effectiveeconomic planning. 5 I wish we reportedto the personnelmanagerabout the problemslastweek. 6 Iasonwould havebeen surprisedif he had seenthe letter the income tax authoritieshad sent him. 7 We would have gladly helped with you if you had askedfor our support. B The logs would have fell from the lorry if an alert motorist hadn't informed the driver of the danger. 9 If ioan were more thrifty, shewill put asideenough money to buy a car. l0 If Jameshad spent more time with his famill', his children might have heard more about about their family'shistory.
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I If there had been a jam on the highway,we ( would be / would have been ) late for the reception. 2 If people of different backgrounds( had learned / learned) to live in harmony, we would have a happier society. 3 Mark ( would tell / would have told ) Sarahof his admiration for her tennis skills if he had not been so shy. 4 If I were JanetI ( fought / would fight ) for freedom of expressionin my newspapercolumn.
5 I wish I (am / were ) more organisedand meticulousin mywork. 6 Iulie ( would come / would have come ) to the party if she had the free time. 7 He ( will become / would become ) the first athlete to win all the track and field eventsif he won the 200-metrehurdles. B If you ( woke / had woken ) me up earlier,we would not have missedthe train. 9 The doctors(would not postpone/ would not havepostponed) the operationif therehad been threecompatibleblood donors. l0 The crowd would have been terribly disappointedif their favourite stars ( hadn't appeared/ wouldn't appear ) for the concert.
@!JFillintheblankswiththecorrectformsoftheverbsinthebrackets. I If the workmen had waited for instructions from the supervisor,they (do) a betterjob. (know) that shewas almost chosen
2 Tessawould protest if she to representour group at a public debate. The world would talked. If the mechanic been ready by now
(be) a much more interestingplace if animals (work) on my car all day yesterday,it would have
(be) the education minister, I would propose that schools 5 IfI commencewith lessonsat nine in the morning. (not suffer)the
6 If man respectedthe environment, we effectsof pollution.
(buy) more food for our trip last night. Somehowthe I wish we quantity doesn'tseemenough for our four-day stay. (reach) the island resort by now if we had taken the coastal BWe road instead of the busv expresswav.
(grant)her the scholarship,Barbarawould do her I If the board best to achieveall that was expectedof her. l0 Katewishes she spirit like her sisterMegan.
(have.)a more adventurous
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I wish I had the patience my mother has to sew beautiful quilts. The women of our great-grandmothers'time would be utterly amazedif they seethe fashionsof today. I would have forgot this unfortunate incident if I were you. If that heavy crane fell , it would do a greatdeal of damage. If Sallybought this rare antique vase,she would have made a wise investment. Householdchoreswould be so much lighter if we had robots to do the work. We wish we notice that the lady in the stationary car had required medical attention. The air control tower should have advisedthe pilot to delay take-off if the weather had been so bad. 1 0 Iane would be pleasantlysurprisedif we took her out for dinner on her birthday.
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3 I wish I had understoodthis problem. Then I would havebeen able to help you.
. Then I would be able to help you. 4 Suemight remember the passwordif you reminded her earlier. Suemight have remembered 5 If the prosecution lawyersagreed,we would call the children to be witnesses. had agreed If the prosecutionla\.eyers
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
lA Active voic" , Simon teaches some of the club members watercolour painting. passive voice, Some of the club members is taught watercolour painting by Simon. 1B r\ctivc nric" , Simon teaches some of the club members watercolour painting. passi'e voice, Some of the club members are taught watercolour painting by Simon.
voice, The company gaveus a variety of books Acrive for the library. passive voice, We were giving a variety of books for the library by the company. A variety of books were given to us for the library by the company.
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Acrive voice, The company gaveus a variety of books for the library. passivenricc' We were given a variety of books for the library by the company. A variety of books was given to us for the Iibrary by the company. 3A Active voic" ' People say that James is a brilliant lawyer. passive voice, It is say that lames is a brilliant lawyer. That James is a brilliant lawTrersayby PeoPle. 38 Acti'evoic" , People say that ]ames is a brilliant lawyer. passive voice' It is said that Iames is a brilliant lawryer.
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It is more common to begin with the person rather than the thing in the oassivevoice. We use it + the passiveverb when we refer to what people in generalbelieve,feel or think
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aDout someone or somernlng. EXAMpLE: Everyone predicts that there will be a downturn in the economic situation. a c t i r e r o i c e ,p r e \ e n l t e n \ e \ ( r l )
It is predicted that there will be a downturn in the economic situation. passive voice, present tense verb
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2We grven. 3 Brian 4 Many people needsto be modified. 5 Tasha 6 Paul to hurt.
(believe)that the pricesof preciousmetalswill fall soon. (showl how to make batik orints with the materialswe were (select)as the new chairman by the committee. (think) that the presentsystemof education (welcome) by close friends and relatives at the airport.
(diagnose)as suff'eringfrom arthritis after his knee began (cause)the destructionof
7 In my country, Iandslidesoften homesand crops.
(suggest)last week that a specialfund be set up to give BIt financial help to the needy in this city 9We overseasassignmentnext Friday.
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The housesin the low-lying areasaffectedby the flood. The flood affectedthe housesin the low-lying areas. The housesin the low-lying areaswere affectedby the flood.
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Most of our old furniture will be sold at the garagesaleon Sunday. Most of our old furniture will be selling at the garagesaleon Sunday. We will sell most of our old furniture at the garagesaleon Sunday.
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The landlord warned the tenants about their noisy behaviour. The tenants was warned about their noisy behaviour by the landlord.
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The tenants were warned about their noisy behaviour by the landlord.
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We will seea lower rate of growth in the next fewyears sayby people. Peoplesaythat we will seea lower rate of growth in the next few years. It was saythat we will seea lower rate of growth in the next few years.
C 5 A B C 6 A B C
Mike offered the top post in the personneldepartment. They offeredMike the top post in the personneldepartment. Mike was offered the top post in the personneldepartment. The telephone company sent us a reminder that we had not paid the bill. We sent a reminder by the telephonecompany that we had not paid the bill. We were send a reminder by the telephone company that we had not paid the bill,
Some of the verb forms underlined are incorrect. Write the correct verbs in the boxes. I Severalhousesshakenwhen tremors hit the mountain resort. 2
Ahigh wall was built around the compound to keep out intruders.
3 PearlS.Buckwrote booksbasedon her experiencesin China. 4 It is believethat peacebetweenthe two nations is possible. 5
All fearswere forgotten when the children saw the toys in a corner of the clinic. Theserichly beadedcostumesare worn by the dancerswhen they perform.
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Angelaborn in London but raisedin ]apan.
B Peoplesayingthat the company will be taken over by a foreign group. I The news of her transfershockIill very much. l 0 Farmersin this region grow a variety of grapesboth for the local wine industry aswell as for export.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
Elaineis going to transferred to the Bangkok branchof the companysoon. Elaineis going to be transferred to the Bangkok branchof the companvsoon. We enjoybeen taken to visit all the popular attractionsin this city. We enjoybeing taken to visit all the popular attractionsin this city.
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That documentaryhas never been shown in this part of the world.
(a) We.formthe infinitive in the passivevoice in this way: to be + pastparticiple EXAMPLE:actiue uerb: to offer Victor wants to offer Tom a iob in his studio. oassiueuerb: to be offered Ming hopes to be offered a scholarshipto study abroad. (b) We often use the passiveinfinitive after verbs such as are to, have to, going to, hope to, need to, want to and would like to. But we drop the to in front of the infinitive. E)(AMPLES:
Joannedoesn'twant to}(be involved in the musical presentation. They have to{be reminded that the closing date for the loan application is 1stJune.
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The child likes being carried and crieswhen sheis put in the pram.
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hate prefer
adverbsof time, manner or frequencyin the passivevoice,we usually place them 1F"r.*15e first word in a verb made up of two or more words. after the
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to be kind and honest.
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He askedme to remind him of the appointment. He askedme to be remind him of the appointment. He askedto be remindedof the appointment.
2A B
Dan would like to send to different part of the world to work. Dan would like to be send to different parts of the world to work.
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Dan would like to be sent to different parts of the world to work.
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The problem easilywas solvedwhen all the parties involved cooperated. The problem was easilysolvedwhen all the partiesinvolvedcooperated. The problem was solvedwhen easilyall the parties involved cooperated. The wealthy entrepreneurprefersto be rememberedfor his support of the underprivileged. The wealthy entrepreneurprefersto remember for his support of the underprivileged They prefer to remember the wealthy entrepreneurfor his support of the underprivileged.
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Laura lovesbeing given small gifts of bath oils and soaps. They love to give Laura small gifts of bath oils and soaps.
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Laura lovesbeen given small gifts of bath oils and soaps.
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Shewants everyoneto recogniseBill's ability to managethe company. Shewants everyoneto be recogniseBill's ability to managethe company. Shewants Bill's ability to managethe company to be recognised.
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He dislikes
beins criticiseI beins criticised regardinghis work.
2 The entertainment for Sunday'sdinner party is carefullybeing arranged
carefullyis being arranged by lason. 3 The women on the committee are gomg ro organrsln show. 4 The motorist wanted me 5
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The little bovs love beins treat I beinetreated to ice-creamand cookies.
6 We often haveadvised I haveoften advised our neighboursto be more carefulabout fire hazardsin the home. .7
fill appreciates beingtell I beingtold about a possiblepromotion for her later in the year.
B We haveto warned I haveto warn Charlesabout the dangersof bungee-jumping. I
Shewould like to penaliseI to be penalised for her mistakesrather than not being told about them.
t0 The university hopes t o a w a r d I t o b e a w a r d e d scholarshipsto suitable students.
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I Shewould like a large bonus at the end of the year.
(to post) to the audit department as I am an
I prefer accountant. 3 The government barriers to easetraffic congestion.
(finally has agreed)to removethe road
4 Lots of things poverty during the last five years.
(actuallyhave been done) to alleviate
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(alreadyhas been informed) of the delay
6 Mr Brody in the shipmentof the consignment. .1
(take)to DisneyWorld by his parentswhen
He remembers he was a little boy.
(beto recycle)shouldbe placedin
B All items which separatedisposalbags.
(invite) to partiesby her friends as she likes
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(disappoint)by the weather forecast.
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2 I would like to be apologisedfor my latenesslast night.
3 Thesefine piecesof jewellery are to hand down to your children when they are older.
4 Most of us hate to humiliate in front of our friends.
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5 a - being - city - guests- guided- loved- of - on - our - taken - the - tour.
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VOICE ANDPASSIVE UNTT 4"5 ACTIVE to have somethingdone, complement of verb, instructions
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
1A I am having my hair style in the salon at the moment. 1B I am having my hair styled in the salon at the moment.
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voic" , They say that at least 10 people were Active injured in the accident. Passive voice' At least l0 people are said to be injured in the accident.
, They say that at least l0 people were JS Activevoic" injured in the accident. r.oice' At leaSt 10 people are Said to have been Passive injured in the accident.
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ra)\A{renwe r,vantto saythat we askedsomeoneto do somethingfor us and the personwho performedthe actionis not important (and doesnot need to be mentioned),we usethis structure: had + object+ pastparticiple EXAMPLES:
We had our house redecorated recently.
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Sandrahad her car serviced last week.
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We had our houseredecoratedby@ne Sandrahad her car servicedby@ne
recently. last week.
(b) \Vhen we speakof accidentsor incidents that are causedby someoneunknown to us, we may also use this structure: had + object + past participle EXAMPLES: My mother had her handbag snatched in the market. Bill had his arm fractured in a rugby match.
(= someone snatched her handbag) (= someone broke Bill's arm)
\.\4renwe changewhat someoneinstructs us to do into the passivevoice, we use this structure: subject+ passiveverb + infinitive EXAMPLE:
Actiueuoice : They told the nursesto take the childen back to the ward. Passiueuoice : The nurses were told to take the childen back to the ward.
If we want to identifu the personwho gavethe instruction, we insert the preposition by and the instruction giver after the passiveverb. subject+ passiveverb + by + noun (instruction giver) + infinitive
REMEMBER! r The following verbsare often used in giving instructions: ask command order say tell
EXAMPLE:
Actiueuoice : The matron told the nursesto take the childen back to the ward. Passiueuoice : The nurseswere told bv the matron to take the childen back to the ward.
\Mhenwe changean activevoice verb which comes before a complement into the passivevoice, we use this structure: subject + passiveverb + infinitive E)(AMPLES:
They say that Thomasis a millionairebecauseof his sharpbusinesssense. conrplement of the verb say
Thomas is said to be a millionaire becauseof his sharo businesssense.
They believe that the company failed becauseof ineffectivemanagement. -______L_
cornplcment of the verb believe
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Theremav be more than one answer Circlethe lettersof the correctsentences. for eachquestion. I A B C
We had an indoor swimming pool built in the basementlast week. We have an indoor swimming pool built in the basementlast week. We are having an indoor swimming pool built in the basementlast week.
2 A B C
The suspectsaskedto line up againstthe wall for an identification exercise. The suspectswere askedto line up againstthe wall for an identification exercise. The detectivesaskedthe suspectsto line up againstthe wall for an identification exercise.
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We have had a new antenna fixed to improved our televisionreception. We have had a new antenna fixed to improve our televisionreception.
C 4 A B C b A B C
The technician has fixed a new antenna to improve our televisionreception Many people saythat Mr Morris is stern and lacksa senseof humour. It is said that Mr Morris is stern and lacksa senseof humour. Mr Morris is sayby many people to be stern and lacksa senseof humour. They believethat the indigenous people have been treated unfairly by the civil authorities. The indigenous people are believedto have been treated unfairly by the civil authorities. The civil authorities are believedto have treated the indigenouspeople unfairly. Jr-
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f My sister ( has the velvet cushion coversdry cleaned/ have the velvet cushion coversdry cleaned) to maintain their colour and sheen. Z The newly-openedcaf6 askedcustomers( to be written down/ to write down ) their comments regardingits food and service. 3 It ( is reported / is to be reported ) that top fashion models keep to a carefully-controlleddiet. 4 Vanessaand her husband ( are said to begin/are said to have begun ) a new line of hair-care products. b The cashiertold everyonewaiting ( to be patient / to have been patient ) becausethe computer systemhad crashed. 6 Residentsin my area (have to be battle / have had to battle ) sand and mud brought by flood waters. 7 We ( have had to send / have to sent ) our grandfatherclock to the shop for repair. B Ryan ( had his leg broken / had his leg break ) while he was playing soccer' g Jennifer( is said to be / is said to being ) the person organisingthe new help line. l0 Aunt Alice askedme ( to pierce my ears / to have my earspierced ) so that I could wear the earringsshe gaveme.
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@Rewritetheparagraphandcorrectthemistakesinthepassiveverbforms. We had our porch and living room being renovatedlast month. Dad'sarchitect friend, James,were invited to redesignthe area.lames is said is both innovative and bold in his ideas.He askedby Dad to createan informal setting for the living room. He did that by merging the porch and the living room using high French doors.Thesedays,Dad often has been seensitting inside the living room, enjoying the gardenright at our doorstep.
l'T'7flfitlf. D I Rewritethe sentencesin the passivevoice. I Many people think that Bernardis capableof running his father'sfactory. Bernard
2 Sueaskedthe girls to help her get all the invitations ready. The girls
3 I will have the air-conditionersin the bedrooms cleanedas thev are verv dustv. The air-conditioners
4 The airline officialstold us to wait for news of the flight from London.
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SPEECH ANDINDIRECT UN]TT5"T DIRECT positive and negative statements
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow. Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. .RAMMAR POINTS
1A "Afterwards, the mayor will," said Miss Lee, "speakto the press." "Afterwards," said Miss Lee,"the mayor will speak to the press." "Don't make so much noise,"Judy said to us. Iudv askedus don't make so much noise. "Don't make so much noise,"Judysaidto us. Iudy askedus not to make so much noise. "I haven'tseenyou for months," said Alice to Aunt Cora. Alice told Aunt Cora that she hasn't seenher for months.
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Q"*orro*not In directspeech,we can placethe reportingclausein thesepositlons: (a) before or after the quote EXAMPLE:Miss Kanno said,"The girls might come later."
"The girls might come later," said Miss Kanno. (b) between two parts of the quote EXAMPLES: "Her hair," said connie, "is long and lustrous."
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"I came immediatelv" said Dave,"when I heard about the accident."
G::gq!_,"1q9r, In direct speech,when we make an order or a request,we use the baseform of the verb. V'/henwe changefrom direct to indirect speech,we changethe baseform of the verb to the infinitive (to + baseform) and place it after the reporting clause. E)(AMPLES:
Sallysaidto me, "Pleaseget me a drink." Sallyaskedme to get her a drink.
"Don't be late," the teacher said to the class. The teacher told the ciassnot to be late.
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@-^--lCirclethesentencenumberiftheunderlinedIeportingclauSeisinthecorreCt position. I "This machine,"saidthe salesman,"is one of our latestmodels." 2 "Wehave,"saidJulie,"been sittingin the car for such a long time." 3 Mary said to the little boys,"Don't play with the switches." 4 "Pleaseget,"saidMrs Hong,"me a cold drink." 5
"Lately,"saidMike, "therehavebeen a number of robberiesin this neighbourhood."
6 "Betty,I managed,"said Rick,"to get tickets for the concert." 7 "MrWilliam will see,"said the secretarv,"vou after lunch." B "My dearNita," saidChris,"l've a surprisefor you." 9 "I met him," saidAnn, "at Tony'shouselastweek." t 0 "I think sheis," saidConnie,"a charmingperson."
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2 The sergeantsaid to us, "Walk in a singlefile to
barracks."
The sergeanttold us to walk in a singleflle to our barracks. 3 Stansaid to us, "Be carefulof pickpocketsin the crowd." Stanwarned us
careful of pickpockets in the crowd.
4 "Your shoesareverv smart," said Sallv. Sallvtold me that
shoeswere verv smart.
5 "Pleasewait in the car," said Roy,"while I buy parking coupons." parkingcoupons.
Rovaskedme to wait in the car while he 6 The cook said to us, "Don't dirtv the kitchen while you The cook told us not to dirty the kitchen while we were baking. 7 "I have to tell Mandy about the incident," saidAlex. Alex said that he
Mandv about the incident.
B Mr Jonessaid to Jane,"Lock up the office beforeyou Mr Iones told Iane to lock up the office before she left. 9 "Pleasebring you own pillows," said Betty,"as I don't have enough." own pillorvsas she didn't have enough.
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2 Perersaid to ss, "[6n'1 late for rehearsalstomorrow." Petertold us not to be late for rehearsalsthe following day.
3 The captain said,"My team intends to win the challengetrophy for our school." The captain said that his team intend to win the challengetrophy for their school.
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5 "Payattention while you're drivingl" The instructor said to Louis. The instructor told Louis to pay attention while he driving.
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I Jennysaid that those flowerswere from Holland.
2 The officer told lill not to park in the no-parking zone.
3 Ann askedthe salesassistantto help her carry the purchasesto her car.
4 Helen promised to bring my birthday cakelater that evening.
5 Mr Francistold his secretarythat he didn't want any interruptions during the meeting.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow. Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
'Are you joining us for lunch?" Brian said, Brian askedif was I joining them for lunch. 'Areyou joining us for lunch?" Brian said, Brian askedif I was joining them for lunch. 'Are you Mrs Cook'sson?" The man said to Sam, The man askedSamis he Mrs Cook'sson. 'Are you Mrs Cook'sson?" The man said to Sam, The man askedSamwhether he was Mrs Cook'sson. They said to me, "\\4reredid you meet Amy?" Thev askedme where did I meetAmv. They said to me, "\.Vheredid you meet Amy?" They askedme where I had metAmy. Sheilasaid,"Vl'/hydon't you like that story?" Sheilaaskedwhv don't I like that storv. Sheilasaid,"\44-rydon't you like that story?" Sheilaaskedwhv I didn't like that storv.
In an indirect question, we place the subject of the reported clause before the verb as in a statement. We usually change the tense of the verb as well as the pronouns, possessive adjectives and time expressions in the reported clause. EXAMPLE: We said to Janet, "Are you leaving the company next month?"
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"Does Pennycome here often?" he said .
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does ... want (present tense) (past tense) did ... end
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didn't understand (pasttense) hadnt understood(pastperfecttense)
Susiesaid,"\\4ro doesn-twant milk in their tea?" Susieaskedwho didn't want milk in their tea. Tony said,"Sara,why didn't you inform me earlier?" Tony askedSararvhy she hadn't informed him earlier.
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2 "Areyou going to leavefor Parisnext Monday?"Sybil said. Sybil askedif I
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11 "Wereyouat afunction at the club tonight?" (The officeraskedStan whetherhe had beenat afunction at the club that night.)
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(The officer askedStan what time he had left the club.) Stan
"I left the club at I i p.m."
Officer
(4)
(He wanted to know if Stan hadbeen speeding.) Stan
"No, officer."
Officer
(5)
(HeaskedStan whetherhe had seenthe other car comingfrom the oppositedirection.) Stan
"Yes,I did."
Officer
(6)
(He wanted to know why Stan hadn't sweruedto auoid the other car) Stan
"If I had swerved,I would have hit that fruit stall besidethe road."
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
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W.e use had better, ought to or should when giving someoneadvice.However,when the 9an advicegiven is about a past event or when it is a generalcomment about something,we can only use ought to or should. complaints. The manager had better / ought to / should listento his employees' EXAMPLES: nrodals 'ubi.D (/---: ttr'"lqflryIfg!, Pnsteuent: Farahought to / should have kept our appointment but she didn't.
n
Farahhad better have kept our appointment but she didn't.
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Generalcomment: All schoolsought to / should have library periods for the students.
n
All schoolshad better have library periods for the students.
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REMEMBER! r Modals are usually used in statementsto expressthe following: ability - can, could advice- had better,otrghtto, should certainty or intention - shall,rvill, would - must, need to necessit_v
obligation- ought to, should permission- can,may possibility- could, ma1',might willingness- shall,will, would
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We use a presentparticiple with a modal to indicate something is possibly (could, may) or very likely to be (must, should) happening at the time of speaking,or will probably (could, may) or 'to be' with very likely (shall,will) be happening in the future.We use the baseform of the verb the presentparticiple in this way: Subjectr modal + be + presentparticiple EXAMPLES: The committ"" lio,lldl be questioningthe suspendedplayer now. modal -_-l
tb"jt"Iu
(possible euent now)
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The committeemust be questioningthe suspendedplayer now. (uerylikely euentnow) The committee could be questioningthe suspendedplayer tomorrow. (probableeuentin thefuture) The committeewill be questioningthe suspendedplayer tomorrow. (uerylikely euentin thefuture) We use a past participle with a modal to indicate the speakerthinks it is possible (could, might) or very likely (must, would) that somethinghappened in the past. It could also indicate that the speakerknows that something should have taken place in the past but didn't (ought to, should). We use it in this way: Subiect+ modal + have +pastparticiple EXAMPLES: One of the witnessestri-T,l have noted down the number of the robbers' car. (possibleeuentinthepast) ^*t.n*k'.@ 6 The policeEula]nuue arrestedall the escapedprisonersby yesterdayevening. rrrodal (likely euentin the past) I I I
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We can use passiveverbswith modals in this way: (a)
Subject + modal + be + past participle EXAMPLE: Actiue uoice:
Norman ["o,tld lorr"tsee the project. modar-h(*lli*LD
uoice: TheprojectFoutal ne overseenby Norman. Passiue
(b) Subject+ modal + have been + past participle D(AMPLE:Actiueuoice: Richardfmustlhavesent that bouqueIof roses. modal
I
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Gglg'"'b, tlbj"gJ Passiue uoice: That bouquet of rosesF[st
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rick the correctsentences.
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I Lisa can teach us to make flowersout of ribbons and straw. 2 Our department will be undergoing a leadershiptraining coursethis weekend. 3 lan could singswell even as a little boy. 4 The processionmust havebeganhalf an hour late. 5 Thesevoucherscan be used at our caf6 on the l0th floor. 6 That little girl'sparents should have teachingher to read. 7 The motorcyclist ought to have sloweddown when he saw the oncoming lorry. B He might calls in to seeus this evening. 9 The cavemust have been inhabited by hundreds of bats. l0 lenny and Lara may be hold a garagesalethis weekend.
Completethe sentenceswith the correctwords in the box. Eachword mav be usedmore than once. attend has
attending have
be make
been made
carry send
I A copy of the agendamust be 2 You should
carrying sent
cooperate compete
cooperated competing
to everycommittee member. printed the minutes of last year'sannual generalmeeting by
now. presentedbv the treasurerat the
The society'sfinancial statementwill meeting. 4 Helen and Sam may D
Yasminwould meticulous.
for the post of president. an excellentsecretarybecauseshe is very organisedand
6 Mrs Haines,our adviser,will be 1 t
the meeting.
Lastyear'sannual generalmeeting ought to have members.
B Voting of office bearerscould
attendedby all by a showofhands or by secretballot.
9 Committeemembersmust ability.
out their responsibilityto the best of their
10 All committee members should the club.
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Underlinethe correctwords in the brackets.
I You ( might / must ) submit your entry form by 30th Septemberat the latest. 2 The train ( should / should have ) arrive any time now. 3 Irene ( may leave / may have left ) her shopping bag in the washroom. 4 Theseparcels( could fall / could have fallen ) from that van. 5 The customers( need to lodge / need to be lodged ) a complaint about the store'sunreliable delivery service. 6 The information ( should have passedon / should have been passedon ) to the secretary yesterday. 7 One hundred athletesfrom 20local clubs (will have undergone / will be undergoing ) training at the National SportsCouncil next month. B Larry'scar ( might hit / must have hit ) the lamp post as he was backing into the parking lot. I The students ( had better start / better start ) revisingfor their final examssoon. l0 The courier company ( will be deliver / will be delivering) our packageto your managerbetween 10 a.m. and noon tomorrow.
@gRearrangethewordstoformcorrectSentenceS. I a - car - emergencies- first-aid - for - have - in - kit - should - you - your. Youshould hauea first-aid kit in your carfor emergencies. 2 and - be - could - front - her - in - Maggie- row - sister- sitting - the.
3 a- been- by-
dissatisfied- exposed- have- member- might- plot-
the.
4 activity - join - morning - ought - team-building - the - they - to - tomorrow.
5 by - competition - have - magazine- now - of - selected- the - the - the - winners would.
6 a - at - be - examination- given - medical - Mr Adams - once - should - thorough.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
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PorNrs We use not or its contraction n't to changea modal to its negativeform. We drop to when we form the negativeof need to. However,we keep to when we form the negativeof ought to. The verb that follows has to be in its baseform. EXAMPLES:
You
wait for us.
G!8e1, /---------'----\
( negallve +
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We lought not to ltake everycriticism to heart. t+rl /---:------\ /-,------.------\ p\IlllM.,
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REMEMBER! not appearsimmediatelyafterall modalsexceptcan.In the caseof can,the rvordnot is r Ther,r,ord attachedto its ending. Negative
Contractednegative
cannot could not must not need not shall not should not will not would not
can't couldn't mustn't needn't shan't shouldn't lvon't wouldn't
Meaning not able to, not allowedto, not possible (samemeaningas cannot - usedin the pasttense) not allowedto not necessary doesnot intend to, refusesto not advisableto doesnot intend to, refusesto (samemeaning aswill not - used in the past tense)
NorE:May not, might not and ought not to do not have contractedforms.
\Vhen we use a presentparticiple with the negativeform of a modal, we have to include the baseform of the verb'to be' in this way: Subject+ modal + not / n't + be + presentparticiple negati\.e modai
EXAMPLE:
You]shouldn-t lbe doing all the work by yourself. .___l_
tlUet
present participle
\.Vhenwe use a past participle with the negativeform of a modal, we have to include the baseform of the verb'to have' in this way: Subject+ modal + not / n-t + have + past participle
REMEMBER! r Mustnot andshall not cannot go with have + past participle
EXAMPLE:
Sheloughtnot to lhave blamed me for our defeatin the finals.(Wehad lost in the finals.)
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We use passiveverbs with the negativeform of modals in this way: (a) Subject+ modal + not / n't + be + past participle EXAMPLE:
negative nroclal
Actiueuoice: fn"y [-rtEt't-lmove the hea'"yartillery.
negative modal
Passiue uoice: The hear,yartilleryliouldnCbe moved.
Qa_r9'"iU (b) Subject+ modal + not / n't + have been + past participle EXAMPLE:
negative modal
Actiueuoice: A rainstorm Futdn'tlhave shattered the window.
(:grggU
G4"., negailve
lllooal
Passiue uoice: The window Eo,tldttilhurr" been shattered bv a rainstorm.
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miss her. She'salwaysthe best-dressedamong them.
2 They shouldn'texpectedI shouldn'tbe expected to sell all the tickets within a fortnight. 3 Bill mieht havenot heard I mieht not haveheard the wonderful news concerningEmma. for you if they didn't respectyou.
4 They wouldn'tbe workineI wouldn'tworki c
That lorry o u g h t n o t t o p a r k i n g i o u g h t n o t t o h a v e b e e n p a r k e d so closeto our drivewav.
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I shan'ttell I shan'ttellin
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This suitcase
you the ending. Readthe book and find out what happened.
look I mav not look small but it can actuallyhold a lot of things.
B His complaints mustn'tbe taken I mustn'thavetaken lightly. 9 lvan couldn't understood I couldn't have understood your messagebecausehe only speaksRussian. l0 We needn'tleaveI needn'tto leave now for the airport becausethere'snot much traffic on the roads.
@eFillintheb1ankswiththecorrectmoda]sintheboxes' havetaken place. I The accident wasn't there a signboard near the cliff to warn \AIhy motorists of the danger?
should
I
shouldn't
listen to our advice and 2 Clare now she'slost a lot of money on the stock market,
would
I
wouldn't
can
I
can't
3 The roof yesterdayl
be leaking!I had it repaired
4We what to do next.
get all the factsbeforewe decide
need to
I
needn't
5 You UVrays.
protect your skin from the sun's
must
I
mustn't
havespokenso harshlyto 6 iack the team when thev were defeated. 7I
wasteany more time trying to persuade Tom to changehis mind.
B That excellentspeechby the chairman have been written by Paige.Shehas a way with words. 9 We changedour minds about going to the beach.We be spendingthe weekend in a cabin up on the mountain. l0 The child who was sent to the hospital by ambulance have been accompanied by a teacher.
oughtto
I oughtnotto
shall
I
shan't
could
I
couldn't
will
I
won't
should
I
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Rewritethe sentences in the passivevoice.
I They shouldn't have misplacedMr Brown'sfolder. Mr Brown'sfolder shouldn'thauebeenmisplaced. 2 We cannot removethesereferencebooks from the librarv.
3 The tourist guide ought not to have taken the tourists to that factory.
4 Our football club may not include David in the lineup againstThe Trojans.
5 The prosecutionmight not produce sufficient evidenceagainstthe murder suspect.
6 My workmen couldn't have damagedyour staircase.
Underlinethe mistakesin verb forms in the conversation.Write the correctverbs in the blanks. Sarinah
Kate must take not four teaspoonsof sugarin her tea. Shehas a diabetic condition. I wouldn't surprisedif her blood sugarlevel is high.
Mrs Tan
I've told her to take lessbut shewon't listen to me. Shebeganwith two teaspoonsof sugar,then shewent on to three and now it's four!
Sarinah
You shouldn'thad let her increaseher sugarintake.You need to take her to a doctor and
Mrs'fan
have him test her blood sugarlevel. It's not just Kate.It's Jerryas well. I can't understandhow both of them can eat chocolate, ice-cream,cakeand biscuits all in the spaceof a day.
Sarinah
Your fridge needn'tto be stockedwith so many sweetsnacks.
Mrs Tan
I let the children choosetheir own snackswhen we go shopping for groceries.
Sarinah
You shouldn't have cateringto their whims all the time. You could teach them to satisfy their hunger with fruit. It's got vitamins and fibre.You might not succeededat first in getting them to enjoy fruit as a snack.They may grumble and complain but they will come to like fruit eventually.
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mustn't takeI must not take
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UN]TT6"5 MODATS positive and negativequestions,passivestructure
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
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We can begin a question which has yes or no as the answerusing a modal. modal
EXAMpLES:
(Statement)
We Eadwake Grandpanow.
GlEeq, Gqggtil'"t modal
(Question)
we wake Grandpa now?
@ modal
(Negatiuequestion)
faadt-l we wake Grandpa now?
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\Mhenwe form a questionwith the modal, we do not normally make use of the verb the modal need to can be usedwith the verb'to do'. EXAMPLES:
(Questionwithottt modal)
Do we wake Grandpanow? rr-r-
(lrltiU
jg'" r'rlItg!,
tl9f-J'( modal
welcanlwake Grandpanow? Gqjgq, modal
Do we EeA to-l wake Grandpa now?
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REMEMBER! r Modais are used in questionsfor various purposes,such as the follon'ing: to find out about a person'sability- cani can't,could/couldn't (for the past) ought to/ought not to or advice- shali,should/shouldn't, to get suggestions - must/mustn't,should/shouldn't, to find out if somethingis the right thing to do or is necessary ought to/ought not to to offer help - can/can't,couldi couldn't,may, shall,willi won't, rvoulcto askfor permissionor help - can/can't,could/couldn't,may/might (moretentative) to get an opinion - will/n ould,won't/wouldn't to expressuncertainty - could, might, would to requestfor help or information - can/can't,could/couldn't, may,will/won't, would to expressobligation- must, should, ought to, shall to expresspossibility- could/couldn't,might (more formal) NolE: May is normally usedwith the subjectsI and we in questions. r The modal shan't is not used in questions.
'to be' when we use a present participle with a modal We have to use the baseform of the verb quesuon. rn a EMMPLE: Shouldn't you be payrng attention to what the speakeris saying?
n
Shouldn't you paying attention to what the speakeris saying?
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When we use the baseform of the verb usea past participle after it.
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'to have' in a question beginning with a modal, we must
EXAMPLES:Would Doreen have sold her apartment by now?
G-**-r) would oor""niu*-r"il.
her apartmentby now?
Would Doreen have selling her apartment by now?
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@ We have to use the baseform of the verb'to be' + past participle with a modal when the questionis in the passiveform. EXAMPLES:Can these savouries be eaten with chilli sauce?
Can thesesavourieseaten with chilli sauce? Can thesesavourieseat with chilli sauce? Can thesesavourieseating with chilli sauce? Can thesesavouriesate with chilli sauce?
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Tickthecorrectsentences.
I Can Mr Stevensclimbing thesesteepsteps? 2 Did Ioanna could catch the train after all? 3 Must you reject everysuggestionI make? 4 Won't I be reimbursed for the goodsdamagedduring transportation? 5 Shouldn'tthe park authoritiesbe making sure no visitor feedsthe animals? 6 Did the police stop the scuffleat the football stadium? 7 Might they teachingtheir parrot to talk? 8 Wouldn't she felt surprisedif they had phoned from Brazil? 9 Couldn't he have told us earlier that he didn't like playing chess? 10 Should the club restrictsmembers from bringing in too many guests?
Circlethe lettersof the correctquestions.Theremay be more than one answer for eachquestion. to ask for something please? A May I borrow your setsquare, B Might I have a little more of your deliciouspie? C
Can Janestayingat my house this weekend?
to make a suggestion A Will this braceletmatchesyour pearl earrings? B C
Could Paul take chargeof the studentsvisiting the batik factory? Shallwe removethe curry stain with some bleachingpowder?
to inquire about possibilities A Could Suehave taken Ariel'spurse instead by mistake? B Wouldn't it better to add honeY? C Might they have hidden the money below the floorboards? to askif somethingis necessary A Must Henry and I raking the leavesin the gardennow? B Must you be blowing your trumpet so early in the morning? C Doesn'the need to make amendsfor his bad behaviour yesterday? to offer Would you like to read amagazinewhile waiting for the doctor? B ShallI call for the bellboy to take Donna'sluggage?
A
C
Couldn'tyou have got our assistantmanagerto settlethe customer'sproblem?
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Underlinethecorrectwordsin thebrackets.
I May I ( refer / to refer ) to the letter you wrote on 17th September? 2 Could Maisie ( download / downloaded) the environmental article you recommended? 3 Won't Lisa'splans to buy that house ( delayed/ be delayed) becauseshe has so many expenses? 4 Shouldn'tyou ( setting / be setting ) a good exampleto the new staffl 5 Couldn't the others ( assisted/ have assisted) Mrs loseph while I was away? 6 Would the manager ( supporting / have supported ) you if he had not been pleasedwith your work? 7 Might this ( be / is ) the answerto all your financial problems? 8 Can'tthe test (be postponed / postpone ) since a number of the studentsare down with flu? 9 Shouldwe ( have bought / have buy ) Lorna a bottle of perfume rather than this piece of silk? l0 Will you be ( enjoy/ enjoying) morefringebenefitsin your new firm?
@-4SomeofthequeStionSareincorrect.Rewritethemcorrectly. I ShallI giving your sistersome coachingin Maths? Shall I giueyour sistersomecoachingin Maths? 2 Could Suebe photocopying the minutes of the meeting now?
3 Shouldn'tthe rally participants have drove slowly on the wet road?
4 Won't Sheiladismayedby the lack of responseto her survey?
5 Couldn't Harry replacedJim in the secondhalf of the game?
6 Might I making a simple suggestionat this point?
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UNIl T"I PREPOSITIONS Look at the A and B sentencesbelow. Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
Kim was dressedwith a na'"ryblue suit for her office lunch. Kim was dressedin a naw blue suit for her office lunch. The committee report comprises of 20 pages. The committeereport comprises20 pages. The committee report consistsof 20 pages. GRAMMARPOINTS
\Mhenwe use prepositions,we must know which ones go with certain verbs,adjectivesor nouns.Sometimes,the word beforea prepositioncontrolsour choice.Sometimes,the preposition must go togetherwith the word that comes after it' (a) verb + preposition EXAMPLES: I stopped at a bakeryto buy somebreadand cakes. -L.
tl:t
t-:!e:teU
(b) adjective+ preposition thing
pers0n
Mary is good withlchildren l.
Mary is good atllrlaths].
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The reason for the flight cancellationis still not known.
Lq."!_ryI, (d) verb + preposition + noun / pronoun rtgr:gli Raymond agreed with lme lthat the meeting should be postponed.
thing
Raymondagreed to lmy suggestionlto postponethe meeting'
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REMEMBER! r Prepositionsare used to show how people or things relateto one another.The best way to remember which prepositionsgo with certain nouns,noun phrases,pronouns,adjectivesor verbsis to checktheir use in a dictionarl'. r Prepositionsare used to help conveyideaslike the following: level- above,below accompanyingor in the sameplace- with position- around,at, behind,in causeor purpose- becauseof, for showingsupport or opposition - against,for, with condition or stateof something- in, out of similarity in manner - as,Iike content - about, in, oi with s o u r c e- f r o m g o a lo r t a r g e -l a t . t o time - after,during, since having something- ol with, without way of doing something- by,with movement - into, over,through, towards
Somewords do not requireprepositionsbut other wordswhich sharet h e s a m em e a n i n gm u s t havethem. (a) synonyms I arrived at the town hall iust before the show began. EXAMPLES: I reached at the town hall just before the show began. I reached the town hall iust before the show began. admit - Iet in exceed- go beyond
accompany- go with hit - strike at
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n
comprise,contain- consistof request- askfbr
(b) nouns derived from verbs EXAMPLES:
t erb
the company'sannual report just now. I X I Mr Morgan and his secretaryldiscrrssed-labout
a a
Mr Morgan and his secretarydiscussedthe company'sannual report just now. noul.I
The ldiscussionlabout the company'sannual report took an hour.
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Tick the correctsentences.
I Iackie is fluent in Mandarin. 2 My bossintends to transfer me head office in September. 3 Emily tripped to her shoelaceswhile she was running. 4 I had an enjoyableouting with my cousinsyesterday. 5 The millionaire knew he had to escapehis kidnappers. 6 I think you should not boastyour achievements. 7 We looked through the files but couldn't find the document I needed. B This sculptureis made of steel,rope and glass. 9 The ticketswill be availablethe box office from l0 a.m. tomorrow l0 Won'tthesechairsbe idealfor our dining room? 99
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The man -
a limp is a war hero.
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The man
shorts and a Hawaiian shirt seems lost.
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Billie'ssister?Sheentereda contest and won a trip for 2 Did you hear two around the world. that restaurantbefore.Isn't it the one with Frenchwindows I've heard and a lovely courtyard? hire at five dollars an hour.
3 The bicyclesat the hotel are availableThe expresscounter serviceat the bank is available yearsof age. 4 The evacuation boats. Their evacuationhad burst. 5 Ianet'smother was afraid alone in the dark. Marie is not afraid growth.
those above55
the flood victims was hampered by the shortageof the areawas of the greatesturgencybecausea dam
her becauseIanet often had to walk home failure. Sheseesit as a stepping-stoneto further
Circlethe lettersof the correctanswers.Theremay be more than one answerfor eachquestion. I A B C 2 A B C 3 A B C 4 A B C
The booming sound came from that room. Shewalked towardsthe booming sound. Thereis a booming sound at that room. lohn spokeagainstbeautification projectsthat ate into the budget. Johnwas not in favour becauseof beautification projectsthat ate into the budget. lohn did not agreeto beautification projectsthat ate into the budget. I can't remember exactlywhere but there'san interestingcaf6 around here. That caf6is the ground floor of the Millennium Tower. I think the caf6 is next to a shop sellingsports goods. I walked as Grandma when she wanted to visit her old neighbour. I accompaniedGrandmawhen shewanted to visit her old neighbour. I walked with Grandmawhen she wanted to visit her old neighbour.
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Rashid Anna Rashid Anna Rashid Anna Rashid
Lee,what are you doing{here? The samereasonfor why you're here,I think. Are you attending to the briefing for the youth expedition to Chile? Yes.Oh, isn't it greatbecauseof that we'reboth on the sameexpedition!It'll be an adventure,don't you think? It'll be about fun to work with young people from different parts of the world who will be part of the expedition too. It's a challengeI wouldn't want to miss out. We'dbe working on with communities in the interior of Chile. This weekendtraining will be very useful for us, I think. The organisersare supposedto familiarise us with everlthing for we need to know about the expedition. It saysin the programme here that we'll be told on the rules we have to abide by during the whole expedition. Oh! This should interest to all of us.According to the programme,the ChileanAmbassador is going to talk on the customsand traditions of his people. .-. ,=l-l Wow! I hope he wearshis national costume or he singswith the national YOURSCORE I anthem of his country. You do saythe funniest things,Anna. a,/ ).71 -
prepositions. EEEEEE|JJ Fillin theblankswithsuitable mv irrational behaviour thesepast
BoredomlThatwas it! That was the cause(l) two weeks.That was why I had been snapping (2)
the staff all the time. I slumped into
despair.I had worked for 15yearswith the company.The realisationthat I
my chair (3)
was bored made me arxious (4)
how I was going to work efficiently from now on. I sat
a while and then I switched on the computer and swiftlywrote my letter of
quietly (5) resignation.
I walked purposefully (6)
Mr Brown'soffice,my letter in my hand. Outsidehis
room, I stopped at the watercooler for a sip of water. My throat was parched. Beads of perspiration had begun to form on my forehead. It wasn't going to be easy, I knew but I had to tell him. My life was
administration anymore.I didn't want to have
such a drudgery.I didn't want to be (7) to ensurethe office ran like clockwork everyday.
Iust then, Mr Brown opened his door and askedme to step (B) "Lena,we'recreatinga new department that will deal solely (9)
his room. He said, partners. our overseas
I want you to head that. It will mean doing quite a bit of travelling.Are you interested?" My jaw dropped. My fingerstrembled. Quietly,I crumpled my letter. "\&rhat'sthat?" askedMr Brown, pointing to the crushedpaper in my hand. "Oh, iust one of mv mistakes,"I said.He must have known, for I heard him sigh (10)
relief. l0t
TT7=2PREPOSITIONS
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. .RAMMAR POINTS
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\Vhen we use a preposition after a verb,we cannot have a that-clauseafter it. We can havea noun or a noun phraseafterthe preposition. D(AMPLES:
ol en ce.l Iam es b eli eves in E on -vtl-i
Iames believes in
Jamesbelievesin
Iames believesin that everyoneshould be non-violent. Jamesbelievesin that education is important. Jamesbelievesin that he should maintain good relationswith everyone.
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In some sentences,we place the object between the verb and the preposition that goeswith it. EXAMPLES:
(a) verb + object + preposition + noun / noun phrase Mrs Parry thanked + Yusof+ for + his helpfulness. The media informed + the public + about + the total eclipseof the sun. (b) verb + object+ preposition+'ing' form Mrs Parry thanked + Yusof + for + helping her complete the office accounts. We can use a preposition before a clausebeginning with a wh-word. We can sometimesmove the prepositionto the end of the clausetoo.
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EXAMPLES:
I',vonderedin which cupboard they had hidden our Christmaspresents' (formal) I wondered which cupboard they had hidden our Christmaspresents in. (informal) The customs officer askedme from where I had boughtthe carpet. (formal) The customsofficer askedme where I had bought the carpet from. (informal) We were astoundedat how the blind man had escapedfrom the burning buildi We were astounded how the blind man had escapedfrom the burning buildin We can use the
at.
'ing' form of a verb with a preposition in certain combinations'
EXAMPLES:
(a) verb + object+ preposition+'ing' form Liza a c c u s e d+ h e r b r o t h e r + o f + p e e k i n g into the presentcupboard. (b) verb'to be' + adjective+ preposition+'ing' form jimmy was + furious + at + being woken tcl
at 6 a.m. to go for a morning walk.
pronoun +'ing' form verb'to be'+ adjective+ preposition+ possessive MrWoods was+ amazed+ at + his + beingmistaken for his son.
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A B C
He is afraid that he will offend his friends. He is afraid of offending his friends. He is afraid of that he will offend his friends.
A B C
Our managerinsiststhat our work must be neat. Our managerinsistson our work be neat. Our managerinsistson our work beingneat.
A B C
I found out from where the parcel was sent from' I found out from where the parcelwas sent. I found out where the parcelwas sent from.
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Fionaaskedme anotherchocolatecakerecipe. Fiona askedme for another chocolatecakerecipe. Fiona askedfor another chocolatecakerecipe from me.
A B C
Mike was satisfiedwith coming out secondin the competition. Mike was satisfiedthat he had come out secondin the competition. Mike was satisfiedabout come out secondin the comoetition.
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He managed to get to the airport
their neighbours' lack of civic-consciousness.
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who this written messageis.
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reminding us to clear up the messin the garage. hitchinga ride from a friend. the failure of the negotiations. the proposal to increaseour club'ssubscription fees.
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Rewrite each sentence.Leaveout the that-clause and use the words in the brackets. I reminded Iohn that the meeting would take place as scheduledon 28th May. I remindedJohn of the meetingon 2\th May. ,o, My sistergrumbled that I receivedmore pocket money than her. (about- my) My sistergrumbled about my receiuingmore pocketmoney than her. I am annoyedthat you take your good health for granted. (at - your.) 4 Charleswas upset that we had not eniovedthe film he recommended. (about - our)
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The staff assuredtheir new managerthat they would give him their support and loyalty. (of - their) The familywas pleasedthat I had made attempts to find a job. (with - my) The woman complained that her next-door neighbour had a difficult personality. (of - neighbour's)
Someprepositionsaremissingin the conversation.Insert { wherethey should be and write the correctprepositionsin the givenboxes. Interviewer: I d like to congratulateyou {Vo.t. winning the competition. Yourswas a wonderful composition. |ohn Doe
: Thanks.I never thought that I would win becauseI faced stiff competition the others.
Interviewer : Well, all the judges felt your song had
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they were rather sentimentalnumbers. I wrote about
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from my addiction. He never gaveup on me. That
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that extra somethinglacking in the others.
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GRAMMAR POINTS
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Predicate Subject
Verb
Object
Adverbial
A group ofvolunteers
cleanedup
the school field
after SportsDay.
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are
members of the chessclub.
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A sentencecan containtwo objects- a directobjectand an indirect object.A directobjectis somethingwhich receivesthe action from the subject.An indirect object is usually someone who benefitsfrom the action on the directobject. gave the children bagsof sweets. EXAMpLE:At the parry they
The indirect object often comes before the direct object.We can put the indirect object after the direct object if it is in a prepositionalphrase. prepositionalphrase parry gave bags of sweets tt-.httd-;l At the they EXAMpLE:
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REMEMBER! r A noun or pronoun can be used with the imperative to show precisely who you are speakingto. EXAMPLES: noun
EXAMPLES:
James, show Mr Cole to my office,please. (request)
Be quiet! (order) Have a piece of pie. (offeD Write neatly so people can read your work. (suggestion) Do not leavethe gateof the house unlocked. (warning) Don't smoke in here. brder)
pronoun
You , stop bullying that child. (order)
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commonthing nowadays.@{fWel to the managing director,Sam.He wants to know how you feel about your new posting. Must speak I Speak the stack of files to the car.
He helped
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up that ladder,Bobby.You could fall and hurt yourself. Don'tclimbed I Don'tclimb so we don't have to go out and buy lunch.
6 Alex has bought for us somefood I some food for us
while she searchedfor the car
Suehanded keys.
to her husbandthe shopping I the shoppingto her husband on the alertlYou don't know who'swatching vou.
Be I Have to be
goingto be surprisedto seeall of us at the centenarycelebrations. The director I the directoris some dessert,Fred.We have lots to choosefrom.
l0 Have I Want to have
Circlethe lettersof the correctsentences.
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Dont knowwhat theywant us to do. We don't knowwhat theywant us to do. \A4rattheywant us to do we don't know. Betty is a pastry chef at the institute of catering and hospitality. A pastry chef at the institute of catering and hospitality is Betty. Betty a pastry chef is at the institute of catering and hospitality. t07
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Throughout the night, people heard gunfire as explosionsrocked the city. Peopleheard gunfire throughout the night as explosionsrocked the city. Peopleheard gunfire as explosionsrocked the city throughout the night.
B
They servedto all the participants at the seminar light refreshments. To all the participants they servedlight refreshmentsat the seminar.
C
They servedlight refreshmentsto all the participants at the seminar.
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5 A B C
At the nature reserve,the animals waiting for the summer rains to fill the waterholes. At the nature reserve,the animals waited for the summer rains to fill the waterholes. For the summer rains to fill the waterholes,the animals waited at the nature reserve.
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Readas much as possibleto improve your language. Readingas much as possibleto improve your language.
C
You must read as much as possibleto improve your language.
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Don't being so fussylYouneed to be a little lesscritical. Don't be so fussylYou need to be a little lesscritical. Don't so fussylYouneedto be a little lesscritical.
@9CompletethesentenceSwiththeexpressionsinthebox. that you don't upset the whole tray of cakes. me copies of the annual report. a deep breath please,so that I can checkyour lungs. becauseI can'thear what you're saying. Joannewith a beautiful cashmerejacket. late or we'll miss the opening number of the show. are members of the state'sbasketballteam. cleanedtheir catch for the day and dried it in the sun. we were helping out at the charity bazaar. are part of the Alpine forests. I Don't be 2 Colin presented 3 Those magnificent pine trees
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I Have to watch for pickpockets in this part of the city . 2 I left the note in your letterbox . It must be still
(adverbial
subject
verb )
complement
verb )
3 We gave the reply cards so she would know the numbers attending the wedding . ( direct object
indirect object
verb )
The girls looked for Katy in but there was no sign of her . ( adverbial
direct object
indirect object )
All night long , Bill to hear some news of his sons and their boat but the coastguard had no news for him . ( direct object indirect object verb ) 6 Post for me Karen . I'm in a terrible rush this morning . 7 She very unreasonable.It's difficult to work with her .
( adverbial
( indirect object
direct object object
B Have to get our scripts ready . The drama finals are just three months away ( object
subject
verb )
This restaurant serves excellent food. Its Caesar'ssalad is ( adverbial
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l 0 Anna, go to the bank and get some cash for (complement
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2 Severalefforts Glen made to get in touch with us yesterday.
3 Richardwas the first member of his family to join the merchant na\,y.
4 Have got to show more understandingtowardsPeter.You know he has to deal with many problems.
5 Don't be thanking us for thesegifts.We think you deserveevery one of them.
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CTAUSES UN]TT9"T RELATIVE with who, which and that
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
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A relativeclausedescribesa noun in the main clause.We use a relativeclausebeginning with who to describepeople.We use a relativeclausebeginning with which to describeall nouns exceptpeople. He is the playrnrrightwho / wlKh won the prize. EXAMpLES: This is the play}(o / whichwon the prize. REMEMBER! I Most relativeclausesbegin with a relativepronoun (that, which, who or whom). The relativepronoun is usuallythesubjector objectofthe verb in the relativeclause. r Traditionally,who is used as the subject while whom is used as the object of the relative clause.But nowadays,it is more common to usewho as both the subjectand object. EXAMPLE:
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Sometimes,who or which is the obiect of the finite verb in the relativeclause.In thesecases,we can drop who or which. EXAMPLES:
main clause
relative clause
n hich = the lbrt - object of rhe verb buih
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main clause
-defining _ \ relative clause +-: who speakfranklv.
tidentilics what sort of doctors she likes: the frank sortl
A non-defining relativeclausewith who or which doesnot identiff the people or things we are referring to but givesmore information only.We put a comma before a non-defining relative clause. EXAMPLE:
main clause
We visited Paris
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relati\re clause
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which both of us loved.
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comma beforenon-delinir.rgclause
We cannot drop who or which from a non-defining relativeclause. EXAMPLE:We visited Paris,w):(h both of us loved. REMEMBER! r A relativeclausebeginningwith that candescribeall noul ts includingpeople. EXAMpLES:She is the designer thati who I admire.
This is the oendant that/which I want.
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He is kind towards the youngsters were I who were placedin his care.
2 T h a t w a s t h e d e c i s i o n which | , which
I regretto this day.
3 Lauracompletedonecourseof antibiotim FfrutTJfrut I did not helpher. 4 T h ea u t h o r i t i edse m o l i s h e tdh eh u t s had I thathad been built on stateland. 5 The inspector questionedthe man Fh"a[-ht.h-l
Iulie had identified.
6 This is the most pnzzlingincident FT, th"ii-l have ever come across.
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9 Theserecordswill tell us the things we | , whichwe
need to know.
we have come across.
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He senthis mother a bouquet,( cheeredher.
2 I know ofcockatoos ( ca.t conversefluently.
3 You are one of those people ( alwaVswork too hard. 4 John is looking for a contractor ( he can trust. The children miss their grandmothet,{ dot"d on them. 6 It was a speech( -, He distrustspeople( Sheoften getssplendid marks( I
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that which which who which who
that that that
who inspiredus. that inspired us. who flatter him. , who flatter him. , which she never flaunts. which she never flaunts. that we ever had.
we ever had. which vour sonsbefriended. who vour sonsbefriended. -.-YouisCoRE I a
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The Internet is an invention which must not misuse. The Internet is an invention that we must not misuse.
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The Internet is an invention which we must not misuse.
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Felixrevisitedthe islands of the Hebrides,which had captivatedhim. Felixrevisitedthe islandsof the Hebrideswhich had captivatedhim Felix revisitedthe islandsof the Hebridesthat had captivatedhim.
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He no longer believesthe storieswhich she tells him. He no longer believesthe storiesthat she tells him. He no longer believesthe storiesshe tells him.
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Sheworries about the people,who took a risk to saveher. Sheworries about the people who took a risk to saveher. Sheworries about the people that took a risk to saveher.
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This is the marketing executivewho securedthe most dealsthis month. This is the marketing executivesecuredthe most dealsthis month.
C
This is the marketing executivethat securedthe most dealsthis month.
@D|underlinethecorrectitemsinthebrackets. Eachyear,universitiesin theWest take in quite a number of students I ( which / who ) come from Asian countries.Sucha student may initially feel lost in an environment 2 (which / , which ) is unfamiliar. He experiencesa reaction 3 ( that / who ) sociologistscall'culture shock'.The culture, or way of life, around him is vastly different from the one 4 ( that / , that ) he knew back home. He sees types of behaviour 5 (ptzzlel which puzzle ) him. He longs to be back in his homeland with his own people 6 ( who / , who ) seemto him so much friendlier than those around him. After some time, the Asian student may undergo experiences7 ( that / , that ) changehis outlook. He may even lose the beliefs B ( he / , which he ) once valued.However,this does not happen to a student 9 (which / who ) is sure of his own cultural identity. He takesthe best l0 ( the / , which the ) Westcan offer; but he doesnot lose his Asian roots.
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Rewrite the sentencescorrectly using relative clausesbeginning with who, which or that. This is the waterfall,which we visited last year. This is the waterfall which we uisited last year. 2 The sports committee congratulatedthe athleteswhich had won gold and silver medals.
3 The doctor prescribeda new tranquiliser,that did not agreewith me.
4 We must find a guide,who has been there many times.
5 Mr Thomas is a teachercan hold us spellbound with his stories.
6 Shepoured tea into little cups,were made of fine porcelain.
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CTAUSES UN]T 9"2 RETATIVE with whose
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
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We use a relativeclausebeginning with whose to show that the noun after whose is connected to or belongsto the noun before it. EXAMPLES:
relative clause
main clause
I greetedthe accountant !J whose office was opposite mine. n o r r n d e s r ' r i b e d)
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A relative clause with whose can be defining or non-defining. A defining relative clause with whose identifies the people or things, or tells others what sort of people or things we are
referring to. EXAMPLE: mainclause
We exploredthe cave
relative clause (
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whose limestone formations are a rvell-knowntourist attraction.
A non-defining relativeclausewith whose does not identiff the people or things we are referring to but givesmore information only. EXAMPLE: main clause
non-deii
I w a s e m b a r r a s s e db y m y f r i e n d
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REMEMBER! r A relative clause beginning with whose adds information about the person or thing just before it. (Whoseusually showsownershipor connection.It takesthe place of his, her, its or their.) They liked the guide.Her commentarywas witty. EXAMpLES: They liked the guide whose commentary was witty. This is the hotel.We like its service. This is the hotel whose servicewe like. r Whose at the beginning of a relativeclausecannot be dropped and must alwaysbe followed by a noun. EXAMPLE:He handed the kitten to the girl whose pet it was. Z He handed the kitten to the girl pet it was. He handed the kitten to the girl whose it was.
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I I know many women whose careersand family lives combine well. 2 Sheavoids colognestheir fragranceis too strong. 3 They found ]ake whose life they savedthrough first aid. 4 We'llsupportthe candidateswhosepolicieswe like. 5 Kay beckonedto the child whose broken toy she had repaired. 6 He is defending a woman whose he knows her family. 7 Kenwill join the collegewhosesoccerteam needshim. B The librarian found many books that the pageswere torn. 9 Dan is teaching at his old schoolwhose pupils are as naughty as he was.
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t0 We looked after Sally'spet monkey,whose antics we enjoyed.
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Circlethe lettersof the correctsentences. That is the old lady,whose memoirs amazedthe nation. That is the old lady whose memoirs amazedthe nation. That is the old lady whose daughter amazedthe nation.
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We'veseenher antiques,whose value she doesn'tknow
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We'veseenher antiques,whose value is enormous. We'veseenher antiqueswhose value she doesn'tknow.
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They areproud of the countrywhoseindependencethey helpedto establish. They are proud of the country independencethey helped to establish. They are proud of the country whose independencewas establishedthrough their efforts. I staredat the man whose music had delighted my father. I staredat the man whose name I was trying to recall. I staredat the man whose twin was a famous footballer.
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The tourists visited the Grand Canyon,whose magnificenceawed them. The tourists visited the Grand Canyonwhose magnificenceawed them. The tourists visited the Grand Canyon,magnificenceawed them.
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I I envied my brother Alan.
achievements- could - I - match - not - whose
I could not match. I enuiedmy brotherAlan, whoseachieuements 2 We have bungled the experiment.
future - is - our - success- to - vital -whose
3 Lisa enteredthe Horizon Hotel.
cameramen- crowded- lobbv- was - whose-with
4 Shetalked to a reporter.
face - recognised - she - whose
5 He thanked the lawryer.
brilliance - had - his - case- saved- whose
6 They stoodby the RedSea.
historv - knew - so - thev - well - whose
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Theywelcomed Miss Simpson,whose credentialswere excellent. They welcomed Miss Simpson.Her credentialswere excellent.
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Dr Chan bumped into Dr Fong,whosestudenthe had been. Dr Chan bumped into Dr Fong.Dr Fong had been Dr Chan'sstudent.
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He had a job whosepressureshe could copewith. He had a job. He could copewith the pressuresof the job.
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Shechosejewellerywhose beauty would enhancehers. Shechosejewellery.Her beauty would enhanceits beauty. My father was born in a coastaltown whose alleyssmelt of fish. My father was born in a coastaltown. His alleyssmelt of fish. I have good friends,whose moral support I value. I have good friends. I value their moral support. My bosssits behind a table whose sizeproclaims his status. Mv bosssitsbehind a table.His sizeproclaimshis status. It6
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Our museum has a new curator whose energyis boundless. Our museum has a new curator.The curator'senergyis boundless.
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The children had a plan whose ingenuity stunned us. The children had a plan. They were stunned by our ingenuiry.
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Rewritethe sentencesin the passagecorrectly using relative clauseswith whose. (1)I am lucky to be a studentparentshavea realisticoutlook on successat school.(2)They are people their expectationsI can meet without stress.(3) I am also fortunate to be in my school whose policy is to help everystudent progressat his or her ora,npace. (4) Freefrom tension, I find myself discoveringabilities their existenceI never realised.(5) I hope to become a person,whose developmentis balanced.(6)This will enableme to face a world its challengesget harder each day. at school. 1 I am lucky to be a student whoseparentshauea realisticoutlook on success
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Underline the correct items in the brackets. We had a delightful holiday in Bali I ( whose / , whose ) attractionswe had long wanted to
sample,We choselodgings 2 ( whose / , whose ) simplicity appealedto us.We are people 3 ( who / whose ) need to escapeoccasionallyfrom urban life.We also decidedto avoid places 4 ( that / whose ) cultural showswere meant for tourists. Through persistentenquiries,we found a group of Balinesedance students 5 ( whose / who's) repertoirefew tourists had seen.In our searchfor paintings,we came upon a ramshacklebuilding 6(that/whose)housedafinegallery.ItdisplayedworksT(range/whoserange)andpowerwere incredible.We also discoveredone of those beachesB (which / whose ) purity is pristine. Most importantly, we got to know the Balinesepeople 9 (whose / , whose ) warmth and hospitality touched our hearts.It was a visit l0 (which / whose ) we will never forget.
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Vy'henwe use a relativeclauseto describethe subject of the main clause,we insert the relative clauseafter the subjectand before the finite verb of the main clause. EXAMPLE:
lsr narr of main clause
relativeclause
that rocks the cradle
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We can drop who, which or that when it is the object of the finite verb.
that - the executive= objectol the Verbtrust
The executivethe workers trust has resigned. The rules which we petitioned againstwill be modified. The ruleswe petitionedagainstwill be modified.
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2nd part of mdn clause
relative clause
is still popular.
The songmade Bing Crosbyfamousis still popular. A relativeclausedescribingthe subjectof the main clausecan be defining or non-defining. A defining relativeclauseidentifies the people or things or tells otherswhat sort of people or thingswe arereferringto. EXAMPLE:
lst part of main clause
(identifie\ thr sort 0f relative clause
rsonrvho is unkindl
2nd part of main clause
A.non-defining relativeclausedoes not identify the people or things we are referringto but givesmore information only.We alwaysput a comma before and after such a non- defining relativeclause.
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EXAMPLE:
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non-defining (givesmore infirrmation relativeclause about BernardShalv)
Znd part of main clause
was a vegetarian.
REMEMBER! r A non-definingrelativeclausecannotbeginwith that. Hitler,txt /who wasa dictator,committedmanyatrocities. EXAMpLE:
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containwordswhich can be dropped.Put brackets Someof the sentences aroundthesewords.
I Thecandidates(that) I inuigilated behaueduerywell. 2 The vacation which I took made me feel better. 3 The peoplewho camethis morning upsetour schedule. 4 The fire drill which occurred at midnight surprisedeveryone. 5 The reporterswho the principal briefed want more information. 6 The mosquitoesthat torment me are also a health hazard. 7 The traderswho lost their shopsin the fire have put up temporary stallsby the roadside. BTheprincipleswhichweholdhelpusmakesensibledecisions 9 The discipline master,who can also be compassionate,punishesthe monks ffirffi l0 Friendsthat you can trust fully are valuable. fzl l9) 1." ll The clown who the children love will perform again tonight.
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I The man ( beat / that beat ) you at chesshas won the championship. 2 Tlnemeadows ( look parched now which were once green / which were once greenlook parchednow ). l19
3 This city, which looks enchanting at night ( is / , is ) ugly in the daytime. 4 The people ( who / , who ) we are expectinghave not called. 5 The plot ( that they hatched / , that they hatched,) has been discovered. 6 The girl (who wanted / wanted ) to be a doctor is now a cardiologist. 7 The bunch of keys ( which / , which ) I usually put here has vanished. B Venice,( that / which ) I yearn to visit, is next on my itinerary. 9 The team ( that / , that ) we have been supporting is almost certain to win. 10 Children (who / who are ) very bright need specialhandling.
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I Mrs Cook lives next door who is a manicurist. 2 Our boat, which we'vegiven a fresh coat of paint, looks almost new. 3 The window that your son broke has to be paid for. 4 My father,who used to be very stern, has mellowed. 5 The stocksthey bought have proved to be sound. 6 Your visit, that surprisedeveryone,was superbly timed. 7 One of the things annoyedhim was my absence. B The voice whose purity I love belongsto a young soprano. 9 The chair belongsto our neighbour which is broken. l0 The beststudentsof the engineeringcoursethis yearhavealready been offeredjobs.
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I The argument convinced them was put forward by a child. Theargument that / which conuincedthem wasput forward by a child. 2 The Statuesque,that is a five-starhotel, offers specialratesfor senior citizens.
3 One of the partieshas been arrestedthat signed the contract.
4 Their leader,that thev all revere,is seriouslvill.
5 Youngsterswho feel neglected,are likely to get into trouble.
6 Your departurewhich nobody expectedsaddenedus all.
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A habit nearly ruined my school careerwas studying at the last minute. My mother put me on a study schedulefrom the first day of eachyear,who was a strict disciplinarian.The schedule,which was quite realistic,would have brought me painlesslythrough examinations.However,the promises, which I made to my mother, were undermined by my passionfor fantasynovels.My favourite stories whose authorswove wonderful dreamsenticed me away from my textbooks. 'studying' in my My mother, who was trusting though strict, did not suspectthe true nature of the just was get cramming which I did before examinations somehow sufficient to me room. The crazy throughlower secondaryschool.The disastercuredme of 11th-hourmarathonscameat upper secondarylevel. 1 A habit that/which nearly ruined my schoolcareerwasstudyingat the last minute.
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I missedwork yesterday.
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The police gavehim an award fJ because/ as / since he helped to catch the thief. r Rule2 appliesto adverbialclausesbeginning with as and since as well as those beginning with because. EVA\TDIF'
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@4JUnderlinetheadverbialclausesintheSentenCeS. I Shelooks confident as her clothessuit her personality. 2 Becausehe helped us once,we must support him nolr'. 3 Sinceyou are a good speaker,you should join the debating society. 4 Laughteris therapeuticbecauseit helpsus to relax. 5 As the instructions are clear,you shouldn't make a mistake. 6 They decidedto sell their car since they neededthe money. 7 Becausethe harvestwas splendid, they held a specialthanksgivingfeast. B As Sallyis rather extravagant,she doesnot have much money saved. 9 The captain was annoyedbecausea boy had stowedaway on the ship. l0 Sinceexercisepromotes health, everyoneshould do it regularly. I I I can'tjoin you as I've promised to babysit tonight.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
The playerslost the football match becausethey tried their best. The playerslost the football match although they tried their best. Although this computer is expensivebut it breaks down easilv. Although this computer is expensive,it breaks down easily.
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REMEMBER! beginningwith eventhough,thoughandwhilehavethesamefunctionasadverbialclauses r Adverbialclauses beginningwith although.
r Rule 2 applies to adverbial clausesbeginning rvith even though, though and while. But adverbial clauses beginning with while are more commonly used beforethe main clause. EXAMPI-E:
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I Although Adam is only two, he enjoysspicy curries. 2 Sheenjoyedthe movie though I found it boring. 3 He is still planting rubber even though other treesare more lucrative. 4 Though he turned B0yesterday,he is still formidable at chess. 5 Eventhough our new car has power steering,I still have problems parking it. 6 I considermyself lucky although I've had a few setbacksduring my life. 7 lVhile this satin dressis too shiny for dayime, it is perfect for evenings. B Although ginsengcan boost energy,too much of it has the opposite effect. 9 A firm bed is good for your back although a soft one feelsmore luxurious. l0 \A4rilehe is a good manager,he is sometimesoverzealousin trying to improve the quality of work.
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Although the forgery was skilful, the handwriting specialistcould detect it. The handwriting specialistcould detect the forgery even though it was skilful. \.Vhilethe forgery was skilful, but the handwriting specialistcould detect it. Though he doesnot have the necessaryqualification, he has valuableexperience. He has valuableexperiencethough he has the necessaryqualification. Vthile he doesnot have the necessaryqualification, he has valuableexperience.
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6 Not a drop of rain has fallen sincethe year began. 7 Shebawas mewing piteouslywhile I was scoldingher. B As she claspedmy hand, shewas giving me an odd look. 9 The sound of the chimes is filling the air when the wind blows. l0 Sincehe underwent surgery,he has enjoyedexcellenthealth.
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3 The two armed men were jumping off the train as it enteredthe railway station.
4 Sincethe stock market recovered,his financial situation improves.
5 The children rushed into the house when their mother was calling them to have dinner.
6 For a moment fim was slipping as he was climbing up the ladder but he managedto steadyhimself.
@.rlRewritethepassage.Changethesentencesinbracketsintoadverbialclauses using since,while, while, as and when in that order. I (Kategraduated.), her friends have been urging her to dressbetter.Right through university,she wore baggyT-shirtsand fadedjeans 2 (Her fellow-studentsexperimentedwith fashionableclothes.). Now, 3 (Kateis readingup for her first job interview.),her helpful friends are putting together an outfit to impressher interviewers.Kate thanks them 4 (Sheposesin the smart suit with matching Shequietly decidesto wear a simple dress5 (Shegoesfor the interview.). accessories.).
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We use so ... that ( so + adjective/ adverb + that ) to show that something happensbecausethe subjectin the main clausehas an extremequality or acts in an extremeway.We do it in this way: so + adjective/ adverb in main clause+ adverbialclausebeginning with that EXAMPLES:
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@D|underlinethecorreCtwordsinthebrackets. I We need to be tactful so that we (will / would ) not hurt other people'sfeelings. 2 I signedup for Maths tuition, ( so that / that ) I could get a better gradein my exam. 3 The tiger is ( cunning / so cunning ) that nobody can trap it. 4 Somepeople take supplements( in order that / in order to ) they won't lack nutrients. 5 His toothachewas ( so / very ) painful that he was awakeall night. 6 In order that errors ( can / could ) be eliminated, they recheckedthe programme. 7 The trial run is successful,so that we ( can launch / launched ) the product. B The facilitieswere improved so that the park ( may / might ) attract more tourists. 9 The cast of the musical acted superbly,( and so that / so that ) the audiencewas delighted. l0 We arrived ( extremely/ so ) late that the showwas nearly over. ,*-#_A r-
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Somepeople start to learn a foreign languagein order they may experiencesomethingnew Othersthought about learning another languageso they can have a more interestingtime when travellingabroad.They keep studying and listeningto CDs,that they soon can communicate simple ideas.Often they become so interestingthat they join a club where they can practicethe languagein a socialsetting.Order to becomefluent, it is necessaryto be with native speakersbut all practiceis useful. Somepeoplestart to learn aforeign languagein order that they may experiencesomethingnew.
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GRAMMAR POINTS
(a) We use an adverbialclausebeginning with if to show the condition for the action or event in the main clause.\A4renthe condition is fairly likely,we use the simple presenttense or the presentperfect tensein the adverbialclausebeginning with if. We often use a modal + the baseform of the verb in the main clause. EXAMPLE:
(b) !\ihen the condition is unlikely or impossible,we use the simple past tensein the adverbial clausebeginning with if. We use would, should, could or might + the baseform of the verb in the main clause. EXAMPI,E:
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I If I am James,I will resignfrom the company. 2 Faywould have fainted if she had seenyou in this costume. 3 He'll be overjoyedif he'll get a chanceto travel. 4 ShouldI boredyou, I d like you to tell me. 5 We'll take you round the campus if you like. 6 He would have swam farther if he had dared. 7 Shouldwe lose in the finals,we must try to practiseharder. B If I becamewealthy overnight,I might decide to retire early.
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2 Theymustbe moreenterprisittgETstrouta I theywishto prosper. 3 You too might be I have been selectedto representthe city if you had come for regularhockey practice. 4 He will be arrestedif he continuesI will continue disturbing the peace.
5 FTShfild I 1ennifercontactyou,pleaseremindher to bringthe dessertfor the party. 6 If you had IgiveTgive4
me a clue, I could have decodedthe message.
7 Shecouldn't finish it in two weeksif she worked I works non-stop. B Should it FairlTraining-l , we could move the party into the house.
to buythegroceries. 9 My roommatewouldtruu"Eot l"-ot.d I dinnerif I hadremembered l0 If the packagesI"C]-*Jre-] here,we'll start inspecting their contents.
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3 We could have imported more cars if we anticipated the demand. We could have imported more cars 4 Should she has any problem, I'd be happy to help. I d be happy to help. 5 If he is put in charge,the venture would have failed. the venture would have failed.
6 You'll find the beach desertedif you'll go there tomorrow. You'll find the beach deserted
@-'-]Underlinethecorrectworclsinthebracketstocomplete the passage. Some If I I (can / could) returnto a certaintimein mylife,lwould choosetobe ateenageragain. teenagersmaylaughbitterlyifl2(tell/told)themthis.3(If/Should)theybeaskedtheirpreferred age,they might 4 ( said / say) 21 or one but not any of the teen years. One teenagersaysthat life would be bearableif she 5 ( had / has ) more freedom.Another claims that he will be happier if he 6 ( is / were ) entrustedwith more responsibilities.Yet another confides that he 7 ( will / would ) give up anything he owned if he could exchangeit for peaceof mind. IfIB(hadbeen/were)askedthesamequestionasateenager,Imighthaveexpressedsimilar feelings.Indeed, should my wish to turn back the clock 9 ( are / be ) granted,I would probably feel wretched.The turbulent teens can only retain their wonderful glow for me if they l0 ( remain / remained ) safelyin the past.
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CTAUSES UN]]T 0=,6ADVERBIAT with as, as if and as though
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. .RAMMAR POINTS
GRAMMARPOINTS
We use an adverbialclausebeginning with as to describehow the subjectin the main clause actsor feels. (a) We do not add how after as in the adverbialclause. EXAMPLE:
Ling doesn'tcare about fashion. as how she pleases. Ling doesn'tcare about fashion.
Meaning: How doesLing dress?Shedressesin the way that she pleases.
(b) We do not add what after as at the beginning of an adverbialclauseshowingmanner. EXAMPLE:
The villagersplant rice as what their forefathersdid. as their forefathersdid.
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REMEMBER! like or theway canbe usedinsteadof asto beginan adverbialclause. r Sometimes, It is happening the way I planned it Z EXAMpLES: It is happeningas I plannedit. Z
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r Traditionallyas is used beforea clauseand like before a noun. Nowadaysit is cornmon to begin an adverbialchuse nith like. 'to 'to r The verb do', be' or'to have'is often used in the adverbialclauseto avoid repeatingtl'reverb in t h e m a i nc l a u s e . I'11stay up tonight as I stayedup last night. EXAMpLES: L{_] I'll stay up tonight as I did iast night.
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We use an adverbialclausebeginning with as if or as though to statehow we think or imagine the subiectin the main clauseactsor feels. An adverbialclausebeginning with as (in Rule 1) refersto a real situation, whereasan adverbial clausebeginning with as if or as though refersto an imagined situation. To show that the situation we imagine is possible,we use the presenttensesin the adverbial clause. EXAMPLE:
as ifvou knew each other. adverbial clause
as ifyou know each other.
To show that the situation we imagine is unlikelv or impossible,we usethe past tensesin the adverbialclause.
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He ordersme about as though I were his slave.
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break. you please.
2 You and your friends can do 3 I'll fry the fish
you like it.
4 Shespeaksto her plants as though they understandher. 5
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we used to be.
6 The bomb explodedat midnight been timed to do.
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I This morning I went jogging ( as / as what ) I do everyday. 2 Iimis sailing the boat as if he ( had / has ) done it since birth. 3 His play is a huge success( Iike how / the way ) we knew it would be. 4 The warden hunts down latecomersas though lateness( is / were ) a crime. 5 We shouldnot hang around malls (like / like what ) somepeopledo. 6 Cynthia likes experimentingwith hairstylesas many in her group ( do / like ). 7 After that grooming course,it seems( as / as if ) he were a new person. B He is active againthe way he ( did / was ) before his illness. 9 Sincereceivingthat award,I feel as though I ( can / could ) conquer the world. l0 Eventoday,thesesongsdelight my parentslike they ( did / do ) long ago.
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I He looks as though he has never had a moment's anxiety. 2 Throughout her childhood, she did as she liked. 3 The interview was a disasterlike I had expectedit to do. 4 After the war our soldierswill never again be the way they were. 5 Shedancesas if her body were light as air. 6 I am taking things easylike what you advisedme to do. 7 You don't understandbecauseyou haven'tread the report as I have. 8 That man is staring at me as though he could seeright through me. 9 Miss Tan doesn'tteach us the way how Miss Lim did. t0 I maintain that I am right but they treat me as if I am quite mistaken.
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t I will be frank with you as how I have alwaysbeen. I will be frank with you as I like / the way I hauealwaysbeen. They are living thou ghtlesslyas if there is no tomorrow. They are living thou ghtlessly Sheplays the violin Iike what her grandmother did. Sheplays the violin t44
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@JJCrossouttheincorrectwordsintheboxestocompletethepaSSage. The first day of my part-time job at a restaurantwent smoothly as I had t l d o n e l h o p e d l . I j o t t e d d o w n o r d e r s a n d t a b l e n u m b e r s l i k e l h a d b e e n t o2lldbteo l d o l . I did not spill anyhing on anybody 3 the wav I the wav how I had seen new waiters do in movies. I servedthecustomersasthoughl 4l hadThaueI beenawaiterforyears.Iwasa'natural'
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The next day,I strutted around as if the restaurant 6 [ET*e.e-l mine. I did not write down the orders and table numbers 7 like I like how the other waiters did. Somehow mV memorY let me dora,'n B Iike what I the w
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I He is unmoved by the tragedyas if he is made of stone. He is unmoued by the tragedyas if he weremade of stone. 2 The machine is not functioning as how it should be.
3 Our top sprinter runs as though his feet havewings.
4 They want to go on protecting her as they have alwaysprotected.
5 I've learnt not to be thoughtlessthe way I did in myyouth.
6 You act as if you know the answersto all thesepolitical problems.
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CLAUSES UNJT Til"I REPORTED with that, whether, if
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
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We usea clausebeginningwith that to report a statementor someone'sopinion.We often use the past tensefor the main clauseand the reported clause.But we can also use other tensesin the reported clausedepending on the meaning we want to convey. EXAMPLES:
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The surveyshowed that most children are familiar with the Internet thesedavs. (The simple presenttensein the reportedclauseernphasises that the statementis still true at the time of reporting.) My friendsfelt (The presentperlbcttensein the reportedclauseemphasisesthat the euenthappenedin the recent aast.) reportedclause
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REMEMBER! in writing.It is oftenusedto presentinfbrmation r Thereportedclauseisveryuseful,especially that rvehave read or heard about somewhereelse. r Theseare someverbs that are commonly usedwith reported clausesbeginning u'ith that: announce,claim, discover,explain,feel,hope, learn, mention, reveal,say,think r The word that can often be omitted from its reported clause. I knew you would come. | / | LXAMpLE:I knen,that you would .o-.. [Z
\Mhena reported clausebeginning with that is used with a verb like advise,demand, insist, propose, recommend, request, suggest,etc, we use the baseform of the verb or modal + verb in the reportedclause.
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He wants to know
In such cases,the word whether can be followed by or not.
ask enquire wonder
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EXAMPLE:
He wants to know
We use a reported clausebeginning with whether when the question offers a choice of two or more Dossibilities as the answer.
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They askedwhether or not she intended to emigrate. They askedif sheintendedto emigrate. They askedthat she inform them of her decision about emigrating. We knew that the Earth was not at the centre of the universe. We knew that the Earth is not at the centre of the universe. We know the Earth is not at the centre of the universe. t47
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The lawyer advisedthat he should be open with his partners. The lawyer advisedthat he was open with his partners. The lawyer advisedthat he be open with his partners.
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I haven'theard if I have to go or stay. I've just heard that I have to go.
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I've yet to hear whether I can stay.
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The football coach insisted that the players follow a strict diet.
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I He demandedthat the board of directors( resign/ resigned). 2 The zoo-keepertold her that not all snakes( are / were ) deadly. 3 Let Racheldecidefor herself ( if / that ) shewants to stand for the post of president. 4 We'rewondering if ( may we / we may ) seeyour new baby. 5 The members of the team ( feel / feelsthat ) they lack practice. 6 The old man claimed that he ( had / has ) once fought a bear single-handedly. 7 I suggestthat the documents ( are / be ) shredded. B Shehas to decide ( if / whether ) she'staking arts or sciencecourses.
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9 In 1994,he said ( he would / that he will ) complete his thesisin a year. l0 They'retrying to guesswhether ( are those diamonds / those diamonds are ) real.
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I I told our neighbour been - considerate- had - always- that - he. I told our neighbour 2 I haven'tdecidedany - has- if - merit - proposal- the. I haven'tdecided 3 The speakerpointed out being - every- has - human - that - weaknesses. The speakerpointed ou 4 He vowed family's- he - his - fortune - restore- would. He vowed 5 Shecan sensehappy- is - not - or - someone- whether. She can sense
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I They'respeculatingwhether will the market recoversoon. They'respeculatingwhetherthe market will recouersoon. 2 All his friends reminded him that the future was unpredictable.
3 I suggestthat your sistertakesa long holiday.
4 You must find out if have vou been immunised.
5 The millionaire agreethat riches didn't guaranteehappiness.
6 We enquired if could we fly direct to Atlanta.
@E]underlinetheincorrectSentenceSandIeWdtethemcorrectly. I can't recall or not I've told you this story.You'veoften said that I'm the world's most absentminded person.You'veeven suggestedthat I carried photos to help me remember my friends!Well, a monthagolthoughtldcaughtaglimpseofafriendatasupermarket.Iranafterhim,complaining loudly that he hasbeen neglectingme, A smiling strangerturned round and askedI would forgivehim. Still apologeticabout not contacting me all theseyears,he insisted that I joined him for coffeeso that we could catch up on old times.To my delight I realisedthat I am finding someoneeven more absent-mindedthan me. I can't recall whetheror not I'ue told you this story.
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CTAUSES UN]TTTT"2 REPORTED with wh-words
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
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We use a clausebeginning with a wh-word to report a wh-question. But we use the word order for a statement,not a question,in the reportedclause. EXAMPLES:
The resultsof the viewers'surveyrevealed
The resultsof the viewers'surveyrevealed
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We must use the appropriate wh-word to begin the reported ciause, depending on whether we are ref'erringto a person, thing, place, time, reason, etc.
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referring to a thing
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EXAMPLES: They'veestablishedwhere the crime was comrnitted. They'veestablishedwhen the crime was committed. They'veestablishedwhy the crime was committed. They'veestablishedhow the crime was committed.
We use a clausebeginning with whose + noun to refer to a relationship such as ownership or a connectionbetweenthe noun and the subjectof the reportedclause. r e p o r t e dc l a u s e
EXAMPLE:
He'sjust learnt whosesignaturethat is. ref'crring to ormership
We must not confusewhose with who's.Who's is the short form of who is or who has. EXAMPLES:
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We use a clausebeginning with which + noun to refer to a person or thing to be chosenfrom a group or list. EXAMPLE: She was asked
reportedclause
which instrument she plaved,the violin or the cello.
REMEMBER! r To avoid repetition, the noun after which or whose at the beginning of a reported clauseis dropped. I like best. Of your three novels,you can guesswhich M E)(AMpLES: He noticed a bicycle and wonderedwhose bffie it was. r One can be used to replacethe noun afterwhich but not the noun afterwhose. Of 1,ourthree novels,you can guesswhich one I like best. A EXAMpLES: He noticed a bicvcleand rvonderedwhose one it was.
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3 Youwon't believe who's lwhose car is parked next to ours.
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Of the two strategies,we can tell you w h i c h l w h i c h s t r a t e g yis better.
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did he see I he saw as vividly as possible to the police officer.
Shefound a slipperand realised whose I whoseone it must be.
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I Kelvin has alwaysdone what seemsright and fair to him. 2 This cardigan'snot mine. I wonder whose one it is. 3 The reporter wouldn't disclosewho had given him the story. 4 Their expressionsdon't indicate which of the three accountsthey believe. 5 I enquiredwhen would the managerbe ableto seeme. 6 He needsto recommend who'sbanking privilegesshould be increased. 7 They demandedto know why had their petition been ignored. B We cannot understand how you came to that conclusion.
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2 The consultantsexplained the plan wouldn't work. She'snever forgotten
kind of assistance I need. they thought supportwon her that seat.
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I don't remember I ( how / where ) I came to be so busy.I don't knowwhen 2 ( will I / I will ) have Everymoment,Ihavetodecide3 (which / whichtask) of mymanytasks4 ( shouldl / I someleisure. should ) tackle.The people in my life clamour to have their needsmet and it's hard to tell 5 ( whose / whoseis)themosturgent.Sometimeslwonderhazily6(what/why)Iamdoingthis.Iaskmyself 7(how/where)Iamheading.Then,oneday,IsuddenlyseeS(what/which)ishappeningtome.I need a break to find out 9 (what / n'hich ) I want to do in the coming months and how l0 ( can I / I can ) achievea better balancein life.
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I Thesetestsshow which talent of your many talents is the most developed. Thesetestsshow which of your many talentsis the most deueloped. He likes to mention who doeshe know in high places. He likes to mention Shetried to explain how she meant by thosewords. Shetried to explain They can predict whose going to win the championship at this stage. They can predict I understandwhy did you feel sad. I understand We can demonstrateto you what method is the better of the two. We can demonstrateto you
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow Find out why B is coffect and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
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Mrs Ingram insistedthat the company apologisesto her. Mrs Ingram insistedthat the company apologiseto her. 2A
It is important that Fiona will seea doctor as soon
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The lecturer said it was necessarythat all studentsattended the workshops.
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A subiunctive is a specialverb that is the sameas the baseform of a verb.We can use it in a that-clausewhen we want to statewhat should be done.We use it when the that-clausecomes after reporting verbs like the following: agree order
ask propose
EXAMPLES:Direct Speech:
command recommend
demand request
insist suggest
Adam said,"Mary should lead the way.|, that-clause
ReportedSpeech: Adam suggested that Mary should lead the way.
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Adam suggested that Marylead the way.
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REMEMBER! etc,andto ref'erto actionsthat I Thesubjunctive is oftenusedto stateadvice,instructions, suggestions, m a ) o r m a y n o t t a k ep l a c e . EXAMeLE:Mr Lar'vsonrecommendedthat Eileensit for her GradeB music exam this year. Did Mr Lar,vson recommend something?Yes.(His recommenclationis a past action.) Will Eileensit for her GradeB music exam this year?Wedo not know. Shemay sit for the exam. (possible ftrtttre action) r A subjunctivehas only the baseform. The rules for subject-verbagreementare not observedr,r'henthe subjunctiveis used. 'to E)GMpLES: Subjunctiveform of the verb be' Subjunctiveform of a main verb be Singularnouns Iohn be, the office Iohn leave,the of1iceclose the boys leave,the officesclose Plural nouns the boys be, the officesbe I be,we be I stay, we stay lst person you be you stay 2nd person he/she/it be, they be he/she/it stay, they stay 3rd person r The subjunctiveis usually used in formal situationssuch as when r,r'ritingreports and letters. ExAMILE: I askedthe shop to give me a refund immediately. (in a conuersationor a letter to a friend) I requestthat the shop give me a refund immediately. (in a letterof compktint) r A few reporting verbs like ask, command and order can be immediately followed by a that-clause containing a subjunctiveor an object + infinitive . EXAMpLES: Dauid to Elaine: Could we get Mary to selectthe venue for the company dinner? David asked that Mary selectthe venue for the companl, dinner. that-clause
Dauid to Mary: Couldyou selectthe venue for the company dinner? David asked Mar-v to selectthe venue for the company dinner.
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we use the expressionit is + adjective in sentencescontaining advice,suggestions,etc, lfr"1 the that-clausewhich follows the expressionmust contain a subiunctive. that-clause
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It rs necessarv that he inform the oolice immediatel
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We think it is important that you be on time. I
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I It is imperative that the soldierscrossthe bridge before dawn. 2 Henry'sfather demandedthat the principal saw him immediately. 3 The committee proposedthat their club organiseda regional quiz in April. 4 The judge askedthat the defenceattorney rephrasehis question to the witness. 5 It was essentialthat all the exhibits displayedprice tags. 6 The director announced that everyoneshould attend the latest training session. 7 It is vital that the blood bank have sufficient blood to cope with emergencies. B Sueprefersthat we holds the meeting in her house after dinner. 9 The counselloradvisedthat I take up engineeringin university. 10 The SportsCouncil saysit is advantageousthat every student plays at leasttwo gamesper week.
tr@Underlinethecorrectverbformsinthebrackets. I Our lecturerrecommendedthat we ( subscribe/ subscribed) to the magazine'Voices'. 2 The architect advisedMr Chambers( extend / to extend ) his back terrace. 3 Maisie prayed that her garden ( survived / would survive) the harsh winter. 4 It is important that you ( do / did ) extensiveresearchbeforeyou write your historical novel. 5 The villagersurged the authorities ( stop / to stop ) the indiscriminate logging in their area. 6 Dad intends that we ( spend / spent ) a weekend on a farm during our vacation in Australia. 7 The prime minister said it is vital that we ( respect/ will respect) all our fellow citizens. B The stewardessordered the unruly passenger( return / to return ) to his seatimmediately. I
Sheproposedthat the kindergartenchildren ( be /are ) in their classroomsuntil their parents arrive to take them home.
t0 The managerstipulated that every employee( abides / should abide ) by the rules or face disciplinary action.
Theremav be more than one answer Circlethe lettersof the correctsentences. for eachquestion. IA B
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The manageraskedour group to take the initiative in keeping our city clean. It is necessarythat everyonemust participatesin keeping the environment clean. The Environment Societyaskedthat every group attend its workshop on keepingthe environment clean. My mother said it is important that Iohn has confidencein himself. My mother said it r,vasimportant that I have confidencein myself. My mother suggestedthat Fiona read a book on how to gain self-confidence.
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3 A B C
My sisterthinks it is important that we follow the latest fashions. My sisterrecommendsthat I should colour my hair burgundy red. I think it is necessarythat my sisterstop following fashionsblindly.
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The company directed all its employeesto submit the completed questionnaireby Friday. The company directed that its employeessubmitted the completed questionnaireby Friday.
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The company directed that its employeeswill submit the completed questionnaireby Friday.
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The police orderedthe motorists move to the side of the road. The police orderedthat the motorists move to the side of the road. The police orderedthe motorists to move to the side of the road.
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Rewrite the sentencesusing subjunctives,that-clauses and the words in the brackets. Our captain : Pleaseact more responsibly. (asked- we) Our captain askedthat we act more responsibly. 2 Matthew : \A/hydoesn'tKaty apply for a scholarshipsinceher exam resultsare outstanding? (recommended- Katy)
3 PoliceCommissioner: Arrestall thosebreakingthe curfew! (commanded- his policemen)
Speaker: It is vital for you to understandwhat drug addiction can lead to. (vital-we)
Larry: I askedStevento assistme in the project. (asked- Steven)
6 Katy : Let s hold the weddingreceptionby the poolside. - they) (suggested
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GRAMMAR POINTS
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Mrs Lee requestedthat the decorationswill be taken down by tomorrow. Mrs Lee requestedthat the decorationsbe taken down by tomorrow. Stanleyordereddon't include his name in the letter of complaint. / Stanleyordered that his name be not included in the letter of complaint. Stanleyorderedthat his name not be included in the letter of comolaint. If I am the prime minister, I would make further education compulsory for all. If I were the prime minister, I would make further education compulsorv for all.
We use the subjunctivebe + the past participle in the that-clausewhen the clauseis in the passrvevolce. E)(AMPLES: ActiueVoice:
that-clause
The hijackers demanded that the governmentprovide a car for their getaway.
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the hiiackersbefore dawn.
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This type of usagenormally occurswhen the that-clausecomes after certain reporting verbs and adjectives,and it points to a possiblefuture action. EXAMPLES:
Reportingverbs beg demand direct agree ask plead order insist intend prefer propose request suggest
Adjectives (Itis / was... ) appropriate critical crucial essential necessary
imperative important vital
\\hen we want to show that we are not in favour of a likely future action, we can use a subiunctive and the word not in this way: Subject+ reporting verb / adjective+ that-clause Actiueuoice: subiectof that-clause+ not + subiunctive Passiueuoice: subiect of that-clause + not + be + EXAMPLES:
rticiple
that clause
It is vital that vou not lose interest in vour work.
G-ry@ (Meaning: You may lose interest in your work. It is vital that this does not happen.) that-clause
The criminal pleaded that he not be sent to orison.
(Meaning: The criminal may be sent to a prison. He hopesthat this doesnot happen.) We use the subjunctivewere in if-clauseswhen talking about future eventswhich are not likely to take place.We use it for all subjects,whether nouns or pronouns. If I >< / were a millionaire, I would buy myself an island. EXAMPLES: If Adamffi
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REMEMBER! r \Vhen the expressionIf I were you is used to give advice,should and not would is usually used in the secondpart ofthe sentence. 'You EXAMeLE:If I were you, I should pay more attention to my health. (samemeaning as should pay more attention to your health.') r \Vhen the expressionI wish is usedto expresshope, regretor desire,both the subjunctivewere and the singularverb was can be used for singularsubjectsand singularthird person pronouns. I wish Larawere / was my elder sister. EXAMpLES: I wish it were / was my turn to plan an outing. I wish they were / Ds{ more consideratetowardsothers.
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inthebrackets. correctwords EEElEEI-4 I Underlinethe It is recommendedthat a well-receivedarticle on child abuse I ( be read out / not be read out ) in community groups.This article stressesthe following parts: . It is necessarythat there 2 ( be / not be ) greaterpublic awarenessabout the problem. . It is imperative that parents 3 ( neglect / not neglect) their duties towardstheir children. . It is vital that children 4 ( be protected / not be protected ) from violence. . It is critical that an abusedchild 5 ( be separated/ not be separated) from his or her abusiveparent. . It is necessarythat the government 6 ( delay / not delay ) the enforcementof legislationdealing with children'srights. . It is crucial that schools 7 ( consider / not consider) child abuseto be solely a family matter. o It is important that teachersB ( ignore / not ignore ) remarksor complaints by studentsabout beatingsthey receiveat home. . It is appropriate that child abusers9 ( be treated / not be treated ) Iike criminals . It is essentialthat convicted abusers f 0 ( be let off / not be let off ) with a light sentencebv the courts.
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ask the receptionistfor a If I were you, I room with better lighting. The elderly man requestedthat he seaton the plane.
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The bus driver askedthat we the back of the bus. I wish I _
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It is imoortant that factories wastesinto streamsand rivers.
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9 The editor intends that evervcaseof racism in his newspaper. 10 If I were an architect,I overlookingthe sea.
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Someof the underlined words contain mistakes.Write the correctwords in the boxesprovided. I The contractor proposed that our family built a pond to beautiff the garden. 2 Husseinprefersthat we stay closeto him during our trek into the jungle. 3 The king intends that the law obeyedby one and all. 4 If I were you, I should replant those rosebushesaway from the entrance. D
It is imperative that racial prejudice not be prevailedin our society.
6 The distressedwoman pleadedthat she be allowed to use our telephone. - I wish Richardwere more thoughtful in his behaviour towards others. B It is appropriate that they be informed of your intended visit aheadof time. 9 If Anne was an actress,she would only want to work with the AcademyAward winning directorJoeStenson. l 0 The chairpersoninsistedthat the meeting not adjourned until all matters arising had been dealt with. =_!!F. YOURSCORE I
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I If I the mayor, I would encouragethe city to have a Speakers'Corner. If I werethe mayor,I would encouragethe city to hauea Speakers'Corner. 2 John requestedthat we don't tell Betty about the presenthe had bought for her.
3 Our neighbourssuggestedthat we paid half the cost of the wall betweenour houses.
4 It is important that the fine print in legal documents read carefully.
5 I wish Mr Leeis our neighbourbecausehe is so understanding.
6 Iessiebeggedthat she not required to give a speechbefore the large audience.
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An adjectivalclausehas a finite verb.An adjectivalphrasedoes not have a finite verb. EXAMPLES:
He dreadedthe task
adjectival phrase
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adjectival phrase
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subject-verb agreement
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I Sheis staringat the photo on her table again. 2 We finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel. 3 He was honoured for his contribution towardspeace. 4 Her dispute with the company is still unresolved. 5 The fingerprints on the glassbelong to the murder suspect. 6 Her house is full of junk from various sales. 7 The closebond betweenthe twins is something I wish I had with my sister. B Our new employeeis the man with the cheerful grin. 9 Hazel'shard work behind the sceneshelpeda lot. l0 I like the senseof satisfactionafter finishing a task.
@aRearrangethewordstoformSentenCeSwithadjectivalphrases. I a - along - beach- relax- stroll - the - will - you. 2 a- he - is - of - rights- supporter- women's. 3 above- hundred- is - metres- resort- sealevel- the - two.
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I The ground beneath his feet shook violently. 2 We noticed the ladder which againstthe wall. 3 The boat belongsto a pirate alongsideours. 4 Designinga web pageis a task beyond my capability. 5 Walter frequentsthe mall opposite the cinema. 6 Conversationswithin earshotof strangersshould be guarded. 7 The demonstratorsare on a rampagewere rounded up by the police. B Any sum over ten thousand dollars have to be declared. I Everyrthingon those shelvesis made by our craftsmen. l0 Everyonefor the motion were askedto say'aye'.
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on the proposednew tax. that on the proposed new tax.
This famous magician has performed
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are beyond belief.
feats
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beyond belief.
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has matured her.
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have matured her.
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during a fit of insanity. which during a fit of insanity.
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4 Killing is not murder
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writers' names or addresses
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6 Viewers enjoyed the programme
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A recent article on'Unidentified Flying Objects'or'UFOs' I ( are / is ) refreshinglysceptical. The author saysthat creatures 2 ( from / that from ) other planets are being unfairly suspectedof wanting to invade Earth. Reports 3 ( are without / without ) sound evidenceare eagerlybelieved. Our faith is reinforcedby sciencefiction 4 (in I on ) television.The pseudo-scientificjargon 5 ( in / which in ) theseseriescan be very convincing. So can the scenes 6 ( for / with ) their specialeffects. Thesefactorsblur the line 7 ( between / is between) fact and fiction. Indeed, modern-day 9 (for / to ) highenthusiasm8 (after / for) anythingremotelyscientifichasmadeusr,ulnerable tech hoaxes.This article l0 (by / of ) an educationalpsychologistgivessome interestingnew information -ilo* r.*-rl a,/
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@3RewritethesentenceScorrectlyusingadjectiva1phrasesbeginningwith prepositions. I Travellingis with the wrong companion can be a miserableexperience. Trauellingwith the wrong companion can be a miserableexperience. 2 If the ambassadorand his wife come, there must be perfect behaviour around their presence.
3 Hit songsare becoming popular again from old musicals.
4 This movie is not recommendedfor viewerswho below 18.
5 The enormous ladv is in front of me blocked my view.
6 Sherealisedbehind his gruff manner the kindness.
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Unlike an adjectivalclause,an adjectivalphrasedoesnot have a finite verb. It can have a nonfinite verb, for instancea presentparticiple or a past participie. EXAMPLES:
^ i ; ^ ^ + : .al- .clarrse ^, , ^ . . - ^ adjectir
I know the person
adjectival phrase
I know the person
adjectival clause
Weheardthe soundof drums
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An adectival phrasedoesnot begin with who, which or that. It can begin with a present participleor a past participle. EXAMpLES:
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I know the person headingthe delegation. I know the personwho heading the delegation.
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We heard the sound of drums beatenjoyously.
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REMEMBER! phrasebeginningwith a presentparticipleor pastparticipleis usedafterpeopleor things r An adiectival to describeor identifythemby sayingwhattheyaredoingor whathappensto them. EXAMPLE:
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can also swim well.
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we marvelled at tne cnrlo
painting the picture.
We marvelledat the child painted the picture.
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I The workers evacuatingthe flood victims are volunteersfrom the community. 2 The visitors taken to seethe sightswere unimpressed. 3 I felt grief mixed with exhaustion. 4 He beckonedto the boy hesitatingin the doorway. 5 The bells chiming so clearlybrought back her childhood. 6 A chair flung out of a window hit a passer-by. 7 You have a son blessedwith a happy nature. 8 I love to hear thesevoicesharmonising so well. 9 The lawyer cross-examiningthe witness is formidable. lO He strikesme as a man disillusionedwith his profession. 167
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I Marks can pull your percentagedown deducted for spelling. 2 Shewas lulled by the breezefanning her face. 3 The man spokenratherbrusquelyapologisedat once. 4 They'reshowing signsof nervesare frayed by anxiety. 5 The equipment arriving today is of top quality. 6 The portrait is of his grandfatherhanging on the wall. 7 The quilt woven by our group won first prize. B The girl masqueradingas a fairy had paper wings.
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3 a- a- girl- greeted-kimono-me
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4 aside- for - insufficient - is - France- monev-
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He was unmoved by the tears in their eyes.
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Strange noises in the middle of the night scare her.
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2 Shelooked disdainfully at the youth who approachingher.
3 Overseasstudentsvearn for home need help to deal with the loneliness.
4 The personis very experiencedchosenfor the post.
5 They came in carrying cameraswere slung on their shoulders.
6 The Master of Ceremoniesgavea speechwhich filled with anecdotes.
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@Flunderlinethecorrectwordsinthebracketstocompletethepassage. 2 (offer/ offers) ArticlesI (areappearing/appearing)innewspapersandmagazinessometimes tips on learning.According to one writer, a nose 3 ( buried / is buried ) in a book will not sniff out much knowledge.Hours 4 ( have been spent / spent ) studying non-stop are so many hours wasted. A tactic 5 ( becoming / which becoming ) popular with studentsis to stop studying everyhour and jump about for five minutes. If jumping about is not acceptablein your family, think of something 6 ( deem / deemed) Iessinappropriate.You may have read a piece 7 ( recommending / was recommending ) that you glanceat a book of jokes or cartoons.Humour is an element B ( known / that known ) to help learning. However,the risk 9 ( are / is ) that you'll scareeveryonewith a sudden cackleof laughter.Perhapsslow wordlessmusic l0 ( keep / keeping ) you company is a saferaid.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
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Unlike an adjectivalclause,an adjectivalphrasedoes not have a finite verb. EXAMPLE:
adjectival clause
Thisis a country ffi -t l
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This is a country rich in traditions.
An adjectivalphrase doesnot begin with who, which or that. It can begin with an adjective. (The adjectiveis followed by a preposition.) EXAMPLE:
adjectival phrase
This is a country
This is a country which rich in traditions.
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subject-verb agreement
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* Abook popular with teenagers has attractedthe attention of the media. tadjectival phrase
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REMEMBER! r An adjectivalphrasebeginningwith an adjectivedescribes a noun and comesimmediatelyafterthe noun it describes. EXAMPLES:
adjectival phrase describing a person
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I The boys found themselvesstaring at a farmer'sface red with anger. 2 A child forlorn in a corner caught my eye. 3 Rice fields golden in the sun make me think of home. 4 Shehas skin allergicto nylon. 5 We were a group of studentsreadyfor adventure. 6 A policy brilliant in conception will fail if poorly implemented. 7 Her smile hid a heart hear,1,with anxiety. B A guestreluctant to depart was straining our patience. 9 The racing car was watched by boys greenwith enr,y. l0 Children eagerto learn are a delight to teach.
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motivating -
needed -
people.
choose- close- place- to - we'll - you.
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He spokein tones firm with conviction. He spokein tones that firm with conviction. He spokein tones that were firm with conviction. Placesfree from pollution are getting fewer. There are fewer and fewer placesfree from pollution. Placesfree from pollution is getting fewer. The man has a fleet of them crazy about cars. The man crazy about cars has a fleet of them. The man who is crazyabout cars has a fleet of them. We gazedat the meadowsserenein the moonlight. We gazedat meadowsthat lay serenein the moonlight. Meadowsserenein the moonlight lay before us. A child wise beyond his yearshave helped us. A child has helped us wise beyond his years. A child wise beyond his yearshas helped us.
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beautiful need
eyes painful
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easy proud
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of our heritage. over there.
2 The shop famous for its noodles
carefulhandling.
3 Children shy in adult company 4 Sheis a lady J
Thevwere a familv
beyondcompare. to like. waiting to be educated.
6 Peoplehungry for knowledge -, The toddler looked at us with
full of wonder. little help.
I A student able to motivate himself I His is a difficult l0 It was a scene
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Peopletend to avoid cakesand pastries.
They are consciousof their weight.
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Shetouched a forehead.
ltwas clammvwith cold sweat.
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We enteredrooms,
They were bare of furniture.
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A bov mav become a fine man.
He is thoughtlessduring childhood.
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A pet is full of energy.
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I once askedmy grandfatherwhat it had been like for him to be a teenager I ( eager/ that eager ) to grow up and be acceptedas an adult 2 ( is responsible/ responsible) for his own life. He smiled and gavean answer 3 ( different / was different ) from anlthing I had expected.He said that as atime a (filled / full) of conflict 5 (was / were )aconceptforeignto his generation. adolescence "Infact,achildhood 6 (free / whichfree)of seriousresponsibilities 7 (are / is )amodernnotion," he said. At the age of six, he was alreadya'big boy' with three younger siblings 8 ( depend / dependent) on him for safetyand early education.At 14,he was a young man g ( certain / who certain ) of his place in society.The valuesdominant in that society l0 ( was / were ) a part of him and rebel]9..r.r-
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PHRASES UNTTT5"il ADVERBIAT with becauseof
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
Unlike an adverbialclause,an adverbialphrasedoes not have a finite verb.The adverhialphrase containseithera noun aloneor a noun phrase. D(AMPLES:
aclverbial clause
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noun boredom
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arllcle noun (c) article+ noun D(AMpLE: Our flight is delayedbecauseof the fog.
( d ) a r l i c l e + a d j e c t i v e+ n o u n
article adjective noun
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pronoun noun (e) possesslve pronoun + noun EXAMPLE:The villagersprevailedbecauseof their solidarity .
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Heisdistrustedffi \i\hy is he distrusted?Becauseof his deviousness. r For can sometimesbe used insteadof becauseof to begin an adverbialphrase. We receiveda reprimand becauseof our irresponsibility. EXAMpLES: We receiveda reprimand for our irresponsibility. r An adverbialphrasewith becauseof or for can sometimescome at the beginning of a sentence. A comma is usually added after the adverbialphrase. EXAMPLE:
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I Our report was commended for its accuracy. 2 For their persistencein upholding justice, they will alwaysbe remembered. 3 Becauseof the eleganceof its furnishings,this hotel is our first choice. 4 He almostruined his fishingrod becauseof a momentarycarelessness. 5 For your generositywhen we were in serioustrouble, you've earned our gratitude. 6 A curfewhas been imposedbecauseof the riots. in childhood,he is very compassionate. 7 Becauseof his sadexperiences 8 Children love her for her affectionatenature. 9 For the incisivehumour of his lectures,ProfessorLeeis much admired. l0 That building hasbeen restoredand preservedbecauseof its historicalvalue.
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I Somecancersof the skin can developbecauseof prolongedexposureto the sun. 2 For his repeatedfailure to comply with the club rules,he was suspended for two months. 3 They are being criticisedbecauseof they are narrow-mindec. 4 Becauseof he'sa judge,he must be carefulin socialsituations. 5 Shesuspectsthat men want to marry her for her money. 6 Becauseof their vigilance,three liveswere saved. 7 For your lack of cooperate,we cannothaveyou on our team. 8 We won our casebecauseof you were persuasive. 9 I admire them for resilient.
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because- her - of - responsibilitv- shirk - tendency- to , we daren'ttrust her yet. Becauseof her tendencyto shirk responsibility,we daren't trust her yet. 2 He is disliked by some conform - for - his - refusal- to
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For their selflessdedication,they'vewon a place in our history. They'vewon a place in our history becauseof their selflessdedication. They'vewon a place in our history becauseof their selflessdedicated. Becauseof his good nature, he was taken advantageof by some people. He was taken advantageof by some people becauseof good-natured. He was taken advantageof by some people of his good nature.
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It was the junior collegeprize-givingceremonyand Lisa felt happy becauseof the college's recogniseof its students'achievements.From Lisa'sgroup, Iulia receivedthe prize for the best overall 'College result. Becauseof her performed outstandinglyin sports,Ashawon the title SportsStar'.The 'BestSpeaker'title went to Farafor a brilliance of her debating.Sally,the new student,was the winner of the art prize becauseof the striking originality of her work. For their excellentin the science subjects,Andy and Sheilashared aprize. Lastlya new prize was announced.It was awardedto Lisa for her kind to other students.This unexpectedappreciatealmost made Lisa cry.
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PHRASES UNTT1T"2ADVERBIAL with in order to, so as to and to
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In an adverbialphrase,in order to, so as to or to must be followed by the baseform of a verb. EXAMPLE:
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We cannot add not immediately after in order to or so as to. For a negativephrase,we must use in order not to or so as not to. EXAMpLE: They checkedhis credentialsin order not to / so as not to be cheated. They checkedhis credentialsin order to not / so as to not be cheated. We do not normally begin a negativephrasewith not to. EXAMPLES: Shemade up a story not to do the night shift.
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In order not to shockthe audience, parts of the film were censored. aclverbial phrase
@;-lUnderlinetheadverbialphrasesthatshowpurpoSe. I To heighten environmental awareness,the minister suggestedlaunching a publicity campaign. 2 My uncle is savingas much money as he can in order to retire in comfort. 3 Shechoseher words carefullyso as not to offend her client. 4 In order to increaseyour chancesof a promotion,you shouldwork extrahard. 5 I'm practisingconscientiouslyso as to becomea good violinist. 6 We'll work extra hours to make sure the goodsare ready on time. 7 In order to earn the respectof your team members,you must be a firm and fair leader. B Shelets her children sharein the houseworkso as to teach them useful skills. 9 They quickly settledthe issueout of court in order not to attract media attention. l0 The computer systemwill be improved so as to protect it againsthackers.
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I The doctor prescribedan antibiotic to control the infection. 2 In order not to seemedtoo eager,he saunteredin late. 3 The managerpointed out the new employee'sstrength so as to boost his morale. 4 To arousemy curiosity,the children deliberatelyspokein whispers. J
Soasto not make expensivemistakes,Iulie takesprofessionaladviceon legalmatters.
6 We'reinterviewing the victims of the fire not to meddle but to find out their needs. -, In order get a promotion,most peoplehaveto work hard. B The prisonersconforming to the ways of his group so as not to be ostracise. I To equip studentsfor the IT age,our schoolshave included computer lessonsin the curriculum. l 0 We'vebeen learning the latest dancesin order not to felt awkward at the next ball.
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I The dentist made small talk with Sallyso as to ( put / puts ) her at ease. 2 To ( galvanise/ galvanised) his soldiersinto action, the captain said the high command might make an unscheduledinspection. 3 In order not ( seem / to seem) inexperienced,he told us that he had been in the industry for many years. 4 They studied the map carefullyso as ( not / not to ) take a wrong turn along the way. 5 Janewandered around the new house in order to ( get / got ) the feel of the place. 6 So as to ( ensure / ensured) he assembledthe cabinet correctly,he studied the diagramsin the do -it-yourselfmanual. 7 He has come not to complain but to ( help / helping ) us learn from our mistakes. B He kept his problemsto himselfso as ( not to / to not ) upsetus. 9 In order to ( ran / run ) unencumberedup the steepslope,he threw dornmhis backpack. 10 Shetold us ever),'thing( not / so as not ) to be blamed.
@eJointheSentenceS.Changetheunderlinedonesintoadverbial phrasesbeginning with the words in brackets. I He wants to hone his debating skills (in order to). He often practisesspeakingbefore a mirror. In order to hone his debating skills,he often practisesspeaking beforea mirror. 2 You are sayingthesethings.Youwant to humour me (to).
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3 Shedoesn'twant to be outdone (in order). She'sattempting the highestpeak when we go mountain-climbing.
4 I wanted to let Susanknow when I'll be back (to). I left a note on the refrigeratordoor.
5 Ben stood still, hardly daring to breathe.He didn't want to awakenthe sleepingtiger (in order).
6 Nancy does not want to forget important dates (so as).Nancy alwayscarriesa notebookwith her,
@.'3]RewritetheparagraphcorrectlyusingadverbialphrasesshowingpurpoSe. In order to overcameher paralysingshyness,Diana tried various techniquesfrom magazine articles.One involved imagining the people shewas shy of in their pyjamasso as to lost her awe of them. Unfortunately,this made her even more nervous and she hastily reclothedthem in proper clothesto restoringher composure.Another technique was rather more successful.In order to not be tongue-tied,she askedpeoplequestionsabout themselves,their families,schoolsor jobs,hobbies, favourite colours and so on. The people respondedhappily but she had to keep on askingthem questionsso as not to gavethem a chanceto question her back.To copeswith this need, Diana compiled a list of questionslong enough to qualiff for the GuinnessBook of World Records. In order to ouercomeher paralysing shyness,Diana tried uarious techniquesfrom magazine articles.
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We can use an adverbialphrasebeginning with the'ing' (presentparticiple) form when describingan action done by or an event causedby the samesubjectin the main clause. a d r e r l r i a lp h r a s er h o r r i n g r e s u l L
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The tornado swept through the town,
We put the adverbialphraseafter the main clauseif the action or event is the result of the action in the main clause. EXAMPLE:
creatinga pleasantatmosphere.
We can place the adverbialphrasebefore the main clauseif the action or event takesplace before the action in the main clause. EXAMPLE:
I quickly changedthe subject.
REMEMBER! r A comma is usually placedbetweenthe main clauseand the adverbialphrasebeginningwith an'ing' form. E)GMPLE:
He often makestactlessremarks, hurting other people'sfeelingsas a result.
r Hence,therefore or thus can be addedimmediatelybeforean adverbiaiphraseshowingresult.However,they should not be added before words like causing or resulting in, which alreadyindicate very clearly that the ohraseshowsresult.
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We celebratedfrom dusk to dawn, turning night into day. We celebratedfrom dusk to dawn, thus turning night into day. We celebratedfrom dusk to dawn, turned night into day.
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He had excellentscoresin the game,thus qualified for inclusion in the next round. He had excellentscoresin the game,hence qualiffing for inclusion in the next round. He had excellentscoresin the game,thereforequalifuing for inclusion in the next round.
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Cyclingfuriously,Joeand I arrived well before the others. Arriving well before the others,Ioe and I cycledfuriously. Ioe and I cycledfuriously,hence arriving well beforethe others.
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Showingno signsof a thaw the ice forced us to stay at home. The ice showedno signsof thawing, thus forcing us to stay at home. The ice showedno signsof thawing, hence forced us to stay at home.
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I Feelinghimself exhausted,he had fallen asleep. 2 They clearedthe rainforestsrecklessly,thus losing their heritage. 3 The river overflowedits banks,flooding the plain. 4 Shehung up two paintings,brighten the room. 5 His effortswere fuelled by pride, thereforeresulting in failure. 6 Your proposalis highly original, hence meriting seriousconsideration. 7 Dar,tnbroke, awakenedbirds and babies. B Causinga lot of debate,she set one idea againstanother. 9 We had been slackening,thereforegetting poor results. l0 A group of revellersgatecrashedour party, creatingreal confusion.
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I Brownie jumped onto the table, toppled ltoppling a statuette. 2 He promotedhis friends, causing I hence causing much resentment. 3 The humidity is high, make I ma
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4 Her outlook on life is positive and dynamic, resulting I thereforeresulting in success. 5 Our action proved wise, break I breaking the deadlock. 6 Their strategy failed I worked , filling them with despair. 7 Ted'sbusinessgrew,bringing him
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t Her articleswere witty and concise,thus attractedmore discerningreaders. Her articles were witty and concise,thus attracting more discerning readers. 2 Their attempts at coveringup were useless,thereforeresulting in ugly paintwork.
3 Thoseopal earringssuit her, enhanceher delicatebeauty.
4 Delighting the youngsters,the idea of the trip was suggestedlast night.
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\Vhen doeshe look sad?After / Before/ \&hen / While talking to her. r When at the beginning of an adverbialphrasecan be followed by a past participle only in a passivestructure. E)GMPLES: Plantsthrive when grown by loving hands. Z (= they,rre grown - passive) I went awaywhen grown tired of waiting. (= I had grown - active)
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@A]underlinetheadverbialphIaSeSindicatingtime. I \Mhiletravelling in Africa, we took some splendid pictures. 2 Shelet me down badly after promising to help me. 3 He showedno fear when threatenedby the robber. 4 Beforeacceptingthe offer,you should considerit carefully. 5 \A4renbargaining al abazaar,some people are very successful. 6 We had a brief problem beforelanding safelyin Madrid. 7 After graduatingfrom college,he set up a business. B I was daydreamingwhile watching the documentary.
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I The matador never regainedhis strengthafter ( being gored / gored ) by a bull. 2 \Mhile ( Ioitered / loitering ) in the street,he was scrutinising everypasser-by. 3 \.A/hen( complimented / complimenting ) for being elegant,shejust laughed. 4 I sat by the river for hours before ( catch / catching ) one tiny fish. 5 After ( mastering / was mastering) the technique of roller-blading,she bought a pair of skates. 6 Youneed patienceand perceptionwhen (handled / handling) people. 7 Laura added two points while ( keyed / keying ) in her report. B Before( commit / committing ) ourselvesto any investment,we must evaluatethe risks. 9 Shegetsflusteredwhen ( hurried / hurry ) into giving an answer. 10 After ( sending / sent ) my family an e-mail, I gaveway to jet lag.
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I Shefell asleepwhile tried to study the new book. 2 \Arhenpractisedfaithfully, good valuesbecome a part of us. 3 He learnt to be tough while sailing alone. 4 We are going to try everlthing before given up hope. 5 After looking through an encyclopaedia,we solvedthe puzzle. 6 \tVhilewere cruising down the river, they saw a crocodile. 7 The bull chasedthe boys when madden by their teasing. I Beforefleeingthe country he said'goodbye'to only one person. 9 He broke down in court when found guilty. l0 After realisethe seriousnessof my mistake,I apologised.
Complete the sentences by rearranging the words in the boxes to form adverbialphrasesindicating time. I You should have consultedus an - before- decision- important - making - such Youshould haueconsultedus beforemaking suchan important decision. an - as - excuse- used - when, a headachesometimesbecomesreal.
after - all - analysing- errors- our - tactical, we made a new plan.
4 He worked sevendavs a week being - for - prepared- job - the - top - while
5 We are giving him a last chance action - before- leeal-
isappearance- investigating- millionaire - of - the - the - while, the inspector himself vanished.
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They were exploring the cave (while).They found a strangeobject.
6 I plan to hitchhike around the world. I'll graduatefrom college(after). 1 \\4ten born with certain talents,you should deuelopthem.
@FJRewritetheparagraphcorrectlyusingadverbialphrasesshowingtime. A Holly,vood star once gavea strangereplywhen askingthe secretbehind her unlined face.She 'V\4rileam acting,I portray emotions through my eyesand not my facial muscles.'Sheadded this said: 'In piece of advice: everydaylife too, you must think beforeyou allow yourselfto smile.The loveliest woman will look a wreck after smiled recklesslyover the years.V\hen smiled into the cameraor at anyone,I never let my eyescrinkle up at the corners.'Afterread this, are you preparedto give up 'smiling recklessly'to avoid wrinkles? A Hollywood star oncegauea strange reply when asked the secretbehind her unlined face.
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Look at the A and B sentencesbelow. Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
A noun phrasedoesnot have a finite verb. It can have a non-finite verb, for instance,an infinitive (the'to' form) or a presentparticiple(the'ing' form). EXAMPLE:
REMEMBER! \\hen it is usedasthe r A noun phraseanswersthe question"\\4rat?". obiectof themain clause,it occursaftertheverbin the mainclause. seeingher at the conference.
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(b) noun phrasesbeginning with infinitives but not present pafiiciples, for instance: choose
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promise
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hope seek
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(c) noun phrasesbeginning with present participles but not infinitives, for instance: admit finish resent
avoid imagine resume
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Sometimes another object is placed between the verb in the main clause and the noun phrase in these ways: (a) verb + other object + noun phrase beginning with infinitive (with to) ask help
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encourage persuade
expect prefer
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teach
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EXAMPLE: I encouraged her to speak her mind. noun phrase
(b) verb + other object + noun phrasebeginning with infinitive (without to) feel notice
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let see
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EXAMPLE: She made the bovs wash their own clothes. noun phrase
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I We were laughing happilywhen shewalked in. 2 They forgot to tell me about it. 3 This doesn'tentitle you to speakat meetings. 4 Sheno longeravoidssingingin public. 5 He expectsto be servedimmediately. 6 The mountaineersclimbedto the summit. 7 Lily sometimeshearsthem chatting amicably. B I don't intend to get myself poisoned by this food. 9 He is going abroad for a few weeks. l0 SuddenlyI saw her fall to the ground.
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I Shehelpedme to come to termswith my problem. Shehelpedme cometo terms with my rtroblem. 2 We saw him flinch at the sight of the letter.
3 Somepeople won't even try understandinghow to use the Internet.
4 The neighboursoften hear her talking to her plants.
5 At his birth, his parents startedto savefor his education.
6 I don't want you sacrificingyour free time for this project.
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They seem to thrive on hard work. noun phrase (complementof seem)
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We'll work towards having a just society. n o u np h r a s e (objectof the prepositiontowards)
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I Your candidatehas proved to be a dedicatedparty member. 2 He disappointedus after raising our hopes. 3 We congratulatedher on her being electedpresident of the Nature Society. 4 The mysteriousvisitor turned out to be an old friend. 5 Their businessseemedto prosperdespitethe recession. 6 Sheis committed to improving the servicesin this city. 7 They will not succeedin intimidating that girl. B I alwaysdo a sketchbefore painting a landscape. 9 The children came to love the trips to the city. l0 Our greatestjoy will be to seethe gardenflourishing.
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I Everyonein this firm seems nursrng I to nurse a hope of promotion. 2 Sallyreproachedme for forgetting I forgotten to send the application. 3 The bane of my life is I narreTtiauittfl to hve in this suburb. 4 The pizzaproved lto beT;;l
the best we had ever tasted.
5 Shedoesthe mostdaringthingslnCIl,^,ithoui-l turninga hair. 6 I'vegrownto Fo*Tlo""t-l the whirl of activityhere. 7 You are very good I at I in I making people feel successful. 8 The sight ofyou
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I The black sheepof my family turned out being a fine person. 2 In our desperatesituation, we were past bothering about appearances. 3 I was entrustedwith took them home safely. 4 In due course,they came to realisetheir good fortune. 5 Our nation'saspiration is to be a model for racial harmony.
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Over the yearswe have come .
We rely on your guidance.
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The root of her troubles was .
Shehad a very bad memory.
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It irritates the audience.
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They maintain their old sports car.
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As a teenagegirl, I often receivedodd looks from a neighbour for came home after dark. She alwaysseemedbeing worried evenwhen my friends insisted on seeingme safelyhome after extra scienceclasses.One night, when my family was away at a wedding, the lady next door sawwhat must have appearedwas thieveshiding in my backyard.Shehurried over to check.Shelooked rather disappointedwhen the burglary turned out being three schoolgirlsorganising'OperationCatch Toads'for the next day'sbiology class.
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UNTTJili]"U NOUNPHRASES assubjects
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section. GRAMMAR POINTS
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noun phrase(subjectofwas)
was a privilege. L"qlj noun phrase(subject)
T o m e e th i m / M e e t i n sh i m a privilege.
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Workinswith noun phrase (subjectoihasbeen)
has been a greatpleasure. GqCfS!,
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Listeningto my favouritesongs relaxesmy mind. Z noun phraselsubject)
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Thailand h a i l a n d I i s h e r d e a r e s tw i s h . To o return r e t u r n /i Returning R e t u r n i n sto to T D ( A M p L E I: T "r*,
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Someof thesesentencescontainnoun phrasesusedas subjects. Underlinethesenoun Dhrases. I Rushingaround makesme feel drzzy. 2 To organiseall thesebooks won't be easy. 3 To keepthem amused,shetold them stories. 4 Talkingabout the past can be fascinating. 5 Feelingmiserable,I went away quietly. 6 To avoid bankruptcy seemedimpossible. 7 Being self-sufficient,he will be happy living alone. I To pre-empt rumours, we made everythingpublic. 9 Confrontinghim would probablybe best. 10 To satisfyeveryone,we'l1discussit thoroughly.
@RearrangethewordstoformSentenceSwhoseSubjectSaIenounphrases. I can - cancer- cause- protection- skin - sun-tanning- without. Su.n-tanningwithout protectioncan causeskin cancer. 2 global- is - mission - peace- promote - their - to. 3 fight - him - lose- this - to - upset - would. 4 needs - rehabilitating - skills - special - stroke- victims. 5 country- decision-his - leave- own - the - to -was.
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Smoothingoverproblemsappearsto be his role. To smooth over problems appearsto be his role. Smoothingover problems appearto be his role. To find a cure for cancerthe aim of much painstakingresearch. To find a cure for canceris the aim of much painstakingresearch. Finding a cure for canceris the aim of much painstakingresearch.
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To be chargedwith speedingwould mean a fine. Being chargedwith speedingto mean a fine.
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To hitchhike around the world must be very exciting. Hitchhiking around the world must be very exciting. To hitchhike around the world very exciting. Winning that prize was his fondest hope. To win that prize being his fondest hope. To win that prize was his fondest hope.
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I Exercisingregularly ( help / helps ) build strong muscles. 2 To live in luxury ( is not / not ) the top priority for me. 3 Bringing up six children alone ( has / having ) made her strong. 4 Meeting new people ( will / will be ) good for you. 5 To seeeverynew film ( remain / remains ) his obsession. 6 To find her in a bad mood ( a / was a ) rare event. 7 Meddling in other people'saffairs ( seeming/ seems) a huge wasteof time. B To make him a supervisor( may be / maybe ) a good idea. 9 Attending cocktail parties ( bores / to bore ) me greatly. l0 To attend all his grandchildren'sgraduation ceremonies( was / were ) Mr Lee'sdearestwish.
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@;]RewritethesentenceScoffectlyusingnounphrasesassubjects. I Mixing with people from all walks of life have made him broadminded. Mixing with peoplefrom all walks of life has made him broadminded. 2 CollectingAsianproverbsmy late uncle'spastime.
3 To make money being once his reasonfor living.
4 Facetheir disapprovaldoesn'tfrighten her in the least.
5 To help the community developbeen our concern all theseyears.
6 To go on doing this a sheerwasteof time.
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From the time my grandfatherwas a little boy, to study abroad had (l)
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dream. However,adjusting to a new way of life in a foreign country (2) a nightmare. (3)
out to be
up in an isolatedvillage in the Middle East (4)
made him a strangerto Westernways.Watching the occasionalromantic scenein a cowboy film had not (5)
him for similar scenesin everydaylife. To (6)
real
live couplesembracein public was a greatshockto him. Backhome in his village,even for engaged couplesto be seenjust holding handswould (7)
shameon both families.He was
alwaysawarethat to walk alone with a girl was to start gossip.On the other hand, in the university, Grandpasoon learnt that to hug another boy in gratitude for his help (B) the thing to do. Grandpaexplainedthat in his country, (9) perfectly proper. He did not add that (10)
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STRUCTURE UN]TTil5"T SENTENCE joining two simple sentenceswith either . . . or and neither. .. flor
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
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You can either come with us or stav here. Someoneeither borrowed my dictionary or I droppedit on the bus. Either someoneborrowed my dictionary or I droppedit on the bus.
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We can useeither .., or I neither... nor to join two simple sentencesthat havethe same modals but different main verbs.We usually put the modal before either/neither. il(AMPLES:Dan would speaksensibly.He would keep quiet. Dan would either speaksensiblyor keep quiet.
Mary is a strict vegetarian.Shewill not eat meat. Shewill not order fish, Mary is a strict vegetarian.Shewill neither eat meat nor order fish.
The two simple sentencesshould have subiectsreferring to the sameperson or thing, and they should have the sametense.
REMEMBER! I Join trvo simple sentences '"r'itheither. . . or to indicate that one out of the two choicesor eventsis possible.
We can alsouseeither... or to ioin two simple sentencesthat have subjectsreferring to different people or things, and r Join two simple sentences different verbs. with neither... nor to We place either before the first subjectand put or before the i n d i c a t et h a tb o t h c h o i c e so r eventsare not possible. secondsubject. Strongwinds wrecked the ship. It ran into a rock. EXAMPLES: Either strongwinds wreckedthe ship or it ran into a rock.
In commands (suchas Come here / Help me / Take this), the hidden subjectis you. EXAMPLE:Keepquiet. I won't tell you the story. Either you keep quiet or I won't tell you the story. z___l_
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You can have coffee.You can have tea. You can either have coffeeor (have)tea.
Jondidn't contact us.Audrey didn't contact us. Ion didn't contact us and Audrey didn't (contactus) either. I
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Either his hearing is poor or he is pretending not to hear you.
6 I could neither restorehis trust in us nor revivehis faith in our organisation. -| Age has not dimmed the castle'ssplendour and neither has neglectdimmed the castle'ssplendour. I UsuallyTedeither looks excitedor speaksexcitedly. I They don't resentus and neither do we bear them a grudge. l 0 We can either go to the book fair with our friends or go to the book fair with our parents.
@g|IointheSentenceSusingthewordsintheboxes. 1 I can't rememberwhen we first met. I can't rememberwhere we first met. I can neither rememberwhen we first met nor wherewefirst met. 2 He works reasonablehours. His health suffers. I either,or I
3 Theyaren'tprepared.I'm not prepared. EdEtherl 4 Weshouldn'tbe difficult.Theyshouldn'tbe difficult. EA;ith;l 5 My parentsdon't like my music. I don't enjoy their old tunes. tr"d"
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On leaving secondaryschool,I will either go on to further education or (1) into the job market. My father did not have the opportunity of a collegeeducation and neither (2)
my mother. They are thereforeanxiousthat I should either go to
university or (3) (4)
a polytechnic.Unfortunately,neither my marks my application has been impressive.My friends are not interestedin
studying and I am not (5) On the other hand, the thought of joining the work force so soon (6) attractsnor excitesme. Moreover,with just my presentcertificateI wouldn't get a high salaryand neither (7)
the working conditions be very good.Above all, (B)
myparents or my own consciencewould (9) neitherdisappoint( I 0)
me. No, I must hurt myfamily.
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The pilot couldn't stop the dive and neither could the co-pilot Either a fireman rescuedthe baby or a neighbour did.
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and neither is the acting. Your son will do well or he will perhapsperform brilliant ly.
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do well or perhapsperformbrilliantly. Neither the soldiersnor the officersknew anlthing about the terrain.
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and the officersdidn't either. Your friends shouldn't wastetime and neither should vou. Your friends shouldn'twastetime
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STRUCTURE UN]TTil5=2 SENTENCE sentenceadverbials (as a result, besides,moreover)
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correct and A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
GRAMMAR POINTS
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We use as a result as a link to show that what follows is causedby the idea in the previous sentence. D(AMPLE: Fred was caught bullying. As a result, he was punished. We use besidesas a link to show that we are adding an idea to the idea in the previous sentence. We must not confusebesidesas a sentenceadverbialwith the word beside.Besideis used only as a preposition. Televisionis entertaining.Besides,it is educational. EXAMPLES: We stayedin a chalet beside a lake. We use moreover, like besides,as a link to show that we are adding an idea to the idea in the previoussentence. nxeuprE, I believethat our secretaryis efficient.Moreover, she is alwayscheerful.
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@CirclethelettersoftheCorIectitemstocompletethesentences.Theremaybe more than one answerfor eachquestion. I He sprainedhis ankle.As a result, A he cannottakepart in the soccermatch tomorrow. B it happenedwhile he was playingsoccer. C D
it is requireda lot of rest. he has to miss soccerpracticefor two weeks.
2 I'lrr too tired to go for a walk. Besides, A I didn't walk this morning. B it's going to rain. C D
there'sa horrible movie on television. mywalking shoesareworn out.
3 I d like to buy this kite becauseit's colourful. Moreover, A it can't fly ver-vhigh. B it isn't expensive. C D
it has an attractiveshape. it's a presentfrom my Dad.
4 Lastyear,our ScienceSocietywas very active.As a result, A we were praisedby the mayor. B we attractedmore members to our club this vear. C D
we were warned by the authorities. we are lessactivethis year.
5 He is a successfulsalesmanbecausehe soeakswell. Besides. A he forcespeople to buy his goods. B he is dishonestand unreliable. C D
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DannyWinters has accepteda job with another company. I ( As a result, /Moreover,) we need to appoint a new branch managerto replacehim. \A4rowould you recommend? Accountant I think Bill would make a good branch manager.He has shown leadership qualitieswhen left in chargeof a project. 2 ( Beside,/ Besides,) he'spopular with everybody. Company Secretary That'strue but he is rather exuberant. 3 ( As a result, / As the result, ) the atmospherein the office is too light-heartedwhen he is in charge. Accountant He has become much quieter lately. 4 (As the result, / Moreover,) he is encouragingthe other staff to work quietly. Company Secretary I think Eugenedeservesa promotion. He has alwaysbehavedappropriatelyin the office. 5 (As a result, / Besides,) he reports are alwaysexcellent. Accountant Eugeneworks a bit too hard. 6 ( As a result, / Moreover,) he doesnot have enough time for sociallife or sports. 7 ( Beside,/ Moreover,) he doesn'talways get on well with the rest of the staff. CEO \Mhatabout Harry?He'sa reliableworker. 8 ( As a result, / Besides,) he is generallypopular. 9 ( Moreover,/ Somemore, ) he did well on the management course. I know that after the courseHarry suggestedsome changesin the Accountant generaloffice. l0 ( As a result, / Besides,) the staff there seem much happier. CEO
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Francisactedwell in tirenfaVQ he won tremendousuootutrr.Q he wasoffereda part in a film. I As a result | 2 As the result I 3 Moreover
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2 Somepicnickerslitter the beaches.As a result,the beachesare dirW and unattractive. Somemore, our country getsa bad name.
This airline has a good safetyrecord. Besides,it offers excellentservice.As the result, it is very popular.
The neighbourhood is very noisy.As a result,the residents'hearing may be affected. Thev become nervous and irritable, moreovet.
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STRUCTURE UN]]T I5=5 SENTENCE sentenceadverbials (first I firstlv, after that / next / then, finally / lastly)
Look at the A and B sentencesbelow.Find out why B is correctand A is wrong in the Grammar Points section.
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adverbialsfirst / firstly to show that We use.the.sentence comesat the beginningof a in the sentence the action serlesor senrences. EXAMPLE:First, / Firstly, he learnt to float. Next, he learnt to swim. Lastlv,he learnt to dive.
REMEMBER! r Some sentence adverbials like first, next, finally, areusedto iink a seriesof sentencesand show the sequenceof the actions.They are often used when describinga string of events or when giving i n s t r u c t i o n st o o t h e r s .
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We use the sentenceadverbialsfinally / lastly to show that the action in the sentencecomes at the end ofa seriesofsentences. First, I locked the doors.After that, I shut the windows. Finally, / Lastly, I switched EXAMpLES: on the alarm system. First, she soapedthe dishes.After that, she rinsed them. Finally, / Lastly, she dried them. REMEMBER! I First / Firstly must not be confusedwith at first. At first shows that something is true only at the beginning. At first I hated Science.Later,I learnt to like it. F-XAMPLE: r Lastly must not be confusedwith at last. At last showsthat sornethingtook a long time to happen. I waited fbr hours.At last I got a taxi. LXAMpLE: r Second/ secondlyand third / thirdly are sentenceadverbialswhich are often usedwith first / firstly. Firstly, I'll find a piace to stay.Secondly,I'll look for a job. Thirdly, I'll buy a car. EXAMPLE:
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9 First, the planesflew in formation. After, I After that, they did rolls and loops in the air. l 0 Firstlv.she watched the exercisevideo.Then, she exercisedalone with the video. At last, I Lastly, she did the exerciseson her own.
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I At first I only dared to cyclearound my garden.Then, I cycled around my neighbourhood. I cycledall over myhometown. 2 At first they were shy.Then, they exchangeda few words. together.Finally,they becamefriends.
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I To make banana fritters, you need to buy some fresh bananas.Then, you peel the bananas.Next, coat them with flour. At last fry them.
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Neverwe dreamt we would become chamoions. Never didwe dream we would become champions. / We never dreamt we would becomechampions If were he on guard, he wouldn't have run away. Werehe on guard,he wouldn't have run away./ If he were on guard,he wouidn't have run away.
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subject + first word of verb comprising two words or more + adverb + the rest of the verb Changedword order : adverb + first word of verb comprising two words or more + subject + the rest of the verb EXAMPLE:It has seldom failed. --------Seldom has it failed.
We sometimesdrop if from a conditional clausecontaining had, should or were and changethe word order in the clausein theseways: (a) l,lormal word order : if + subject + had / were (verbsby themselves) Changedword order: had / were + subject If we had the time --------Hadwe the time EXAMPLES: Were it true If it were tru€ --------.----------(b) Normal word order: if + subject+ had / should / were + the rest of the verb Changedword order: had / should / were + subject + the rest of the verb Hadyoubeenchosen Ifyouhadbeenchosen EXAMPLES: Should I succeed IfI should succeed Were it done If it were done -------__-.-"".-.---.--------------
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TigerWoods is one of the biggestnames in the world of golf. He is recognised for his brilliant achievementsand the style that he brings to his game. TigerWoods is the subjectof this article.The words He and his in the secondsentencerefer back to TigerWoods and thereforehelp to connect sentence2 to sentence1. REMEMBER! r \Vhen we use a pronoun to referback to a noun or a noun phrase,we must make sureit agreeswith the noun in person,genderand number. EXAMPLE: ,--
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(c) demonstrativeadjectivesand pronouns (this, that, these,those) - to refer back to nouns, whole sentencesor paragraphs noun phrases,parts of sentences, EXAMPLE:
Linda and I hurried over to Grand CentralDepartment Storeon the second day of their sale,hoping to buy their coffeepercolaters.Unfortunately, those were alreadysold out. The word those refersback to their coffeepercolaters. The word their in the phrasetheir coffeepercolatersrefersback to Grand CentralDeoartment Store. EXAMPLE:
Sam and Helen told their father that it was not his presentsthey wanted but his presence.They said they missedhim and wanted him to spend more time with them. Mr Balafinally understood this and made sure he devotedhis weekendsto his family. The word this refersback to everl'thing said in the earlier sentences.
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Daddy!Mummy! The spaceman'sstill there.
Larry
Oh my goodness!Jimmy'sspacemanis on the billboard
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I B I Tick the correctverbsin the boxesto completethe sentences. I Something [--f;"--_-l
to be botheringAnna. Can you find out what's troubling her?
[-T*fi;-]
2 Thenumber of participantswho have signedup for this year'smarathon [-l-fi]
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her team membersto
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4 Vicki's senseof responsibilityand commitment always
nsp res
do their best.
worth it. 5 All the time we spent interviewing people for the newspaperarticle [-l-wasl lwerel I 6 Neither the chairman of the board nor its other members
arewilling is willing
to talk to the press.
barelyableto surviveon the daily wage.
7 In many countries,the people t-larel
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was written were written
Dejection
point againstthe home team. The disabled
recelve
little oublic consideration in some communities.
receives
on crime and calamities. focus focuses
l0 Most of the news aired on TV nowadays
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the brackets. Megan(1)
had promised
(promise)to join her friends for a weekendretreat at Heron's (decline)their offer of a lift as she
Peakbeforegoingabroad.She(2)
(alreadymake up) her mind to climb the peak.\A4renshewas
(3)
(oftenuseto go) to the log cabin up thereamong
a child, she (4)
(not forsee)any problems in finding the
the pine treesso she (5) placeonce again. "If I swing right at the signboard,I (6)
( b e )a t t h e c a b i n i n n o t i m e , "
she thought, as she made her way up. (trudge)along the steep
But somethingwas wrong. She (7)
(not be) even
mountain trail for more than two hours but there (B) the remotestsign of the cabin anp,vhere.Megan (9) perspiration.She(10)
(drenched) with
(squint)up at the sky.The sun (11) (slowlymove) to its highest point.
"I hopeI (12) Her muscles(13)
(not take) the wrong turn just now," she said to herself. (ache) and her throat (14)
(parch) from the heat.
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"If I had listenedto Iohn and accepteda ride up, I (15)
(not be)
in this situation," she muttered to herself. Her compass(16)
(indicate)that she (I7)
(head)north-east.Then she realisedwhy shewas lost. The compassneedle (18) (jam).
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(I not see)this earlier?"she cried.
The sudden crunch of tyres on gravelmade her whirl around.\Mhatshe saw made her heart jump with joy. lohn, Amy and Sue (20)
(wave)at her from their jeep.Anxious
becausethere was no sign of her, they (21)
(decide)to drive down to
look for her.
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2 We were thoroughly shockedby the group'srowdy behaviour.
3 The women of that community have practisedtraditional methods of weaving and dyeing for hundreds ofyears.
4 Wilson will have completed the renovationsto the housejust before Christmas.
5 A police car and a helicopter were tailing the red van all the way from the airport. .<_---t YOURSCONE I
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B I Insert n/ where prepositionsare missing.\.{/ritethe correct prepositions in the boxes. I\___J I
Sheis a person who everyonefinds easyto confide.
2 Nicole is an efficient executiveassistant.Sheis capableof
running the whole office wheu her bossis away. The presidentlistened to all the complaints that the club members brought regardingthe sports facilities. The nurseswere unable to tell the patient where the basket of fruit had come from. c
Maisie doesn'tcarethat she is alwayslate appointments.
6 Our plane arrived at Amsterdam airport on time despite encounteringtechnical problems before take-off. Pleaseinform your group that they have to attend an orientation coursenext Monday. The preliminary investigationsthe disappearanceof the well-known businessmandid not provide any leads. Mr Colewas thrilled at my being able to communicate with his overseasguestsin Spanish. l 0 Sheis filled remorsebecauseshe had seriouslymisjudged somebody. -JjFt
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2 The senior manager said,"Iennifer,I'm caught in a traffic jam so I will be a little late for the meeting." The senior manager told ]ennifer
3 "Don't you find the book fascinating?"saidSean. Seanaskedme
4 Jeansaid to Mary, JeanaskedMary if Bill was performing at the musical concert on Saturday. 5 Mrs Reedsaidto Iean and Diana, Mrs Reed told Iean and Diana to concentrate on their work and not on the fashion NCWS,
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R.ur.angethewordsto form correctsentences.
t Adam - don't- from-
let-
remove- reports- table- the - the.
2 chemical- company - engineer- in - is - Sarah- that - the - youngest.
3 credentials- envoy- his - king- presented- the - the - to.
4 a-
convictions- grandfather- man - my - of -
strong- was.
5 elderly - help - let's- in - those- wheelchairs- women.
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I This is an airline ( nilots are very experienced.
A B
which
A B
whose husband is unwell.
". The handicraft ( was made of rubber bands and scraps of cloth.
A B
that intrigued everyone which everyoneintrigued
The residents of Lavender Grove ( -un appoint a committee to ensure no more condominiums
A B
, who is a quiet residential area,
whose
2 The team ( trounced us had a good strategy.
We gave some homemade soup to the lady next ,t
ooor A I
, whose husband is unwell.
, which is a quiet residentialarea,
are built.
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correctly. n"*rite the sentences
I I don't know if that is a Portuguese,Spanishor Italian song.
2 It is imperative that everypassengeris screenedbefore being allowed to enter the departurelounge.
3 I fail to seewhy is this so important to you.
4 If I am Marie, I would ask about the warranty period before buying the electric mixer.
5 His secretwish was that would he make it to the top of his profession.
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Units 12- LB I A I ttlark with I where the words in the boxesshould be in the sentences. \ ,/\ I Sam has charisma and he's very helpful . He is very popular in school . 2 Can we take a cab there ? The bus ride is terribly bumpy. I feel a little unwell . 3 Firstly, it's not right to tell a lie. You may be forced to tell another lie to cover up the first lie 4 I was unable to balance myself on the ice skates. Later, I found I was able to move without holding on to the side of the rink . 5 They post their entry forms to our office or hand them in
as a result, ides, secondly, at tlrst can either
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( strike / to strike ) during the night and catch us
I The enemy'splan was unawares,
(Winning / Won ) the first match gavethem confidence.
2
( are / is ) hard to find.
3 Furniture fine enough to pleasethem
( caused/ causing) greatexcitement.
4 They dropped severalhints, c He was a child
( deprived / who deprived ) of affection.
6 Shewas intent
( on / with ) buying the apartment.
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( Leave/ To leave) her now would be unkind.
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( being made / made ) a manager.
Ioe becamemore anxious after
Rivers unspoilt countryside.
l 0 Mr Horne'swillingness earned him a lot of respect.
( teemed / teeming ) with fish are a common sight in this
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c
Becauseof your vigilance,lives were saved. Becausevigilant, liveswere saved. Becauseof your vigilant, lives were saved.
A B C
Peoplewho under stresstending to act irrationally. Peopleunder stresstend to act irrationally. Peopleunder stresstending to act irrationally.
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To know her is to love her. To know her to love her. To know her is love her.
4 A B C
We made her to blush by lavishingpraise on her. We made her blush bywe lavishedpraiseon her. We made her blush by lavishingpraise on her.
5 A B C
I secretlyadmired his braverywhen loudly deplored his impulsiveness. \\ihile loudly deploring his impulsiveness,I secretlyadmired his bravery. I secretlyadmired his braverywhile loudly deplored his impulsiveness.
6 A B C
He apologisedto Macy in order to end the quarrel. He apologisedto Macy to in order end the quarrel. He apologisedto Macy in order that to end the quarrel.
7 A B C
Give feedbackneedsboth honesty and tact. Giving feedbackneedsboth honesty and tact. Giving feedbackneeding honesty and tact.
B A B C
Her main aim is earn enough to pay for her son'scollegeeducation. Her main aim to earn enough paying for her son'scollegeeducation. Her main aim is earning enough to pay for her son'scollegeeducation.
I A B C
I spokefrankly not to upset you but help you. I spokefrankly not to upsetyou but to help you. I spokefrankly not to upset you to help you.
f0 A B C
The library stayedopen till9 p.m. every day so enableworking adults to enjoy its facilities. The library stayedopen till g p.m. everyday so that enableworking adults to enjoy its facilities. rhe fbrary stayedopen till 9 p.m. everyday so as to enableworking " adults to enjoy iti facilities.
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He often wished that he had chosena different career. Often did he wish I Olten wishedhe that he had chosena different career.
2 A
If a riot had broken out, you would have been trapped in the city. A riot had I Had a riot broken out, you would have been trapped in the city.
3 A B
We rarely seea hand plough nowadays,even in remote villages. Rarely d o w e l w e d o seea hand plough nowadays,even in remote villages.
4 A
If shewereto enterthe contest,all of us would be outclassed.
B tr"dTwere-l sheto enterthe contest,all of us wouldbe outclassed. 5 A
I will never forget the useful lessonI learnt that day. N e v e r w i l lI W i l l n e v e r I forget the useful lessonI learnt that day.
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c 2 Harmony among the ethnic groups must be maintained since political stability is essential A if the economy is to continue to progress forward.
3 Certainly,you may have my permission to interview the inmates on life in this prison. ABC 4 At around 12:00midnight I was jolted awakeby the sound of a car alarm, which shatteredmy ABC hopes of a restful sleep. He is a Punjabi boy who is often mistaken for a Caucasianbecausehis skin is very fair and his eyes AB are bluish greenin colour.
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do the words in bold point back to? Underline your answers.
I Haveyou visited John and Ianice'snew home?I like the unusual way they furnished their living room and bedroom. 2 Not everyonehas the ability to be discerning.I think that comeswith wisdom and experience. 3 I can never understand this about you. You dislike Monica yet you spend a lot of time with her. 4 Jill was going to buy her favourite cheesetartlets at Kay'sCaf6but Stanpersuadedher to try those at Lily's Deli. 5 The phenomenal successof Andy Ienkins' latest novel Rlsing Roarhasled to severaloffersto buy the film rights to it.
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TEST(] Fill eachblankwith the most suitableword. DearestMum, The first two weekshere have been hectic and I am still trying to get used to many things. The way of life here is so different (1) emphasisedthe (2)
back home.You and Dad always
of discipline.I must also account for what (3)
spendon. Here,collegestudentsgenerallylive on (4) They drive to (5)
own, away from their parents,
, do their own shopping and laundry at weekends (6)
they usually have more free time, and generally(7) them evenwork part-time (B) \AlhenI talk to them, I (9) (10)
independentlives.Many of
supportthemselves. amazed.I have been so protected at home
I was in'culture shock' for a while.
Circlethe lettersof the correctwords to completethe dialogue. Mr Smith
Good morning, MissVaz.Pleasetake a seat.
Olivia
Thank you, Sir.
Mr Smith
you have a degreein I (1)_ through your personalfile. | (2)_that communications from UCIA. (3) _ any working experience?
OIivia
in a private collegenear SanDiego after graduation.A year later Yes,I do. I (4)_ I (5)_ an excellentoffer from a televisionnetwork to work as a news editor.After I (6)_with the network for two years,I resignedand moved to Seattle.
Mr Smith
If you found the job challenging,why (7)_?
Olivia
Therewas only one reason.I (B)_ some problems with the hectic schedulethat I (9)_ . I (10)_ to travel extensivelymeet people and edit the news clips. If I had At times,I (l l) _ to get four hours of sleep.My health (12)_. (13) (14) with station, I in charge my unit. Instead, I continued the of _ to quit beforeI (15)_ ill.
Mr Smith
It I see.(16)_you can managethe post of a public relationsexecutive? (17)_ somedegreeof stresstoo.
Olivia
there will be difficult I'm sure I (18)to do the job competently.I (19)(20) problems asyou can seefrom my curriculum vitae. I would times but I _ appreciateit if you could give me a chanceto prove my capability.
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IA B
c B C 3A B
c 4A
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was being affected
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Do you have Did you have Are you having
13A B
was lecturing
14A
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had received have received
C
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am had been
16A B
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c 9A B C t0A B
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had become
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become
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have lectured am lecturing
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B
have been reading had read understand
2A
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did you leave do you leave were you leaving
t7A B
did encounter
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encountered
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have encountered
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2 He signedthe contract.His fingerstrembled.
The big question is when our project will be completed. \A/hen
4 I cant imagine from where you got that silly idea. imaginewhere
If he lost everl'thing tomorrow he would start afreshcheerfully. Should
I D J Rewritethe sentencesusing the correct verbs. I Dealingwith criminals have affectedyou.
2 He is discoveringfactsforgot by the people.
3 \Arhilethey happy with our work, they still have to make us redundant.
4 His speechseemshaving galvanisedthem into action.
5 The tears glisteningin her eyesbeliesher cheerful smile.
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Mr Manas,it is essentialthat you not delay us tomorrow.
Mr Manas
We're on holiday. I don't understand whywe have (1) at B a.m.
Mr Lee
We'veto leave (2)
in order to complete everlthing on our
itinerary (3) Mrs Roy
the day.
Mr Manas,don't you think you (4) were (5)
Mr Manas
board the bus
rf r (6)
go to bed early?Yousaid you
TVtill about 1 a.m.this morning. you, Mrs Roy,I should stop giving advice.(7)
wish I were back home and not on (B) Tour guide
My dad was right to worry (9)
Mr Manas
Huh?
Tour guide
My dad was certainI would (10) my tour group.
silly tour. me!
driven insaneby
I B I Circtethe lettersof the correctwords to completethe passage' interesting.At streetlevel,there I like the place I live. This apartment block (1) for their I seechildren (3)schools. and language (2)_several smallbusinesses in the by their parents.Sometimesthe families stay to (5)classand later (4) _ go there to eat and I down little restaurantat the back of the building. \.VhenI have a free evening, a park (6)_a video or buy a book from the bookshop.From my window I can (7) (B) the winner weekends and there most quite near the tennis courts.My friends and I of the through the park and we (l I) (9) -everybodylunch.A lovelyriver (10)fine treesand new fountain. take more than ten minutes to reach the city centre.I enjoy the old street It (12)_ (13) bargainerscan buy goodsvery cheaply.Our city (14)-a market where _ with my family.We also have good street theatre and concert hall and I often (15)-them (16) of music and dance. city seems the some evenings entertainersand I don't often (17)_time year.It feelsgood to (19)-
to travel,but I (lB) -to the mountain air and (20) -at
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visit the mountainsonce a my home.
are
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Bis C being are 2A B have Cis
A B C
hasbeenproud are proud is proud
12 A B C
havenot hadnot doesnot
3 A B C
are arrived arriving will arrive
13 A B C
skilled are skilled was skilled
4 A B C
picking up were picked up beingpickedup
14A B C
is having has
5 A B C
have dinner having dinner dinner
l5 A B C
am attending attend were attending
6 A B C
have rented rented rent
16 A B C
is full is filled full
TAsaw B see C haveseem
17A B C
am have had
B A B C
play playing was playing
fB A B C
try tried trying
I A B C
hasbought is buying buys
fg A B C
breathing rverebreathing breathe
ran runs running
20 A B C
to look dolr,n looking down was looking down
l0 A B C
I C I loin the pairs of sentences.Turn the underlined ones into phrasesbeginningwith the words in brackets.Then write out the sentencesas a paragraph. I Yesterday,I looked at some photographs.They were in a very old album. (in) 2 I saw my parentsas collegestudents.(Seeing) It was a revelation. 3 They are seriousand staid today. (Though) They were once lively teenagers. 4 I took out the best picture. It showedthem in comical costumes.(showing) 5
They burst out laughing.They caught sight of the funny old photograph. (on)
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I D I Underline the incorrect sentencesand rewrite them correctly. I've belongedto severalchoirs,but my best memories are of the first one I joined. We were a small group and only performed once a year,but we were very enthusiasticand we learnt a greatdeal about music from our leader. A fewweeks ago,a friend who was in that choir askedme I was interestedin a reunion. I liked the idea very much and told her we could hold it at my house.Then I went to my storeroom to find the postersand programmesfrom our concertstogether.I also found a rather tattered group photograph. The next day,I decidedto have copiesmade of the photograph becauseof they would be good to give as presentsat the reunion. I went to the storeroom but the photograph was no longer with the postersneither it was anywherein the room. I was disappointedbut forgot about the photograph until yesterdaywhen I was preparing for the reunion party. I found the photograph on my table, restoredand enlarged.Somebodyin the family had done this that I would have a lovely centrepiecefor the party. I askedas who had done it. Nobodywould sayand so I thanked them all.
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TEST6 Fill each blank with the most suitableword. Arundathi RoV an Indian national, won the BookerPrizein 1997for her novel TheGod of Small Things.A tale of love and loss, the (i)
has sold more than six million copies. This
not at all surprising,for the story,set (3)
(2)
its storyline and the power (4)
India,mesmeriseswith
its innovative prose.The readeris likely
find himself emotionallv drained bv the time he (6)
(5)
of the story.To his consternation,(7)
the end
may also realisethat even though the
over and the book is closed, the compelling (9)
story (B)
tragic charactersof Roy'simagination tend to linger (10)
his mind.
Ci..te the lettersof the coffectwords to completethe passage.
Fl
Ladiesand gentlemen,it (1)_
me greatpleasure(2) -you
on this auspicious
occasion. allow me to thank the chairman and organisingcommittee (4) an indelible me to open this Asian-PacificWomen Entrepreneurs'Conference.This day (5) BeforeI (3)_,
mark on the developmentof a new breed of businesswomenin our part of the world. The Asia-Pacific a number of developingcountries aswell asAustraliaand New Zealandwhich region (6)_ (7)-a
remarkablerate of growth thesepast 10years.We (B)-
tremendous
modern amenities improvements in the infrastructureof thesenations. Our people now (9)to take a giant leap into the hi-tech and a standardof living higher than ever before.We (10)the goals era in the fieldsof business,media and communication.By the year2010,we (1l) set before us to have a fully-developednation status,to be self-reliantand economicallystrong. To fulfil this vision, everyindividual (12)_ in. Traditionalpreconceptionsand prejudice(13) long way from where they (15)
his or her part. This is where our women come
asideand women today (14)50 yearsago.Signiflcantnumbers of women (16)-
highly-qualified,highly-motivated and (17) world of businessand finance.Statistics(18)-that
a
as equalswith their male counterpartsin the women have ventured into small
up the corporateladderto become in our region.Some(19)very successfully businesses executivesand managers.If the older generationof women had been given similar chances,I believe they (20)_as
equally determined to succeedas their daughtersand granddaughters.
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I A B C
gave is giving gives
II A B C
will have achieved have achieved will be achieving
2 A B C
to address to be addressed be addressing
12 A B C
have to play is having to play has to play
3 A B C
amproceeding proceeds proceed
13 A B C
havebeen cast were casting was cast aside
4 A B C
to be inviting for inviting to invite
14 A B C
come havecome will come
5 A B C
will leave will be leaving will have left
15 A B C
useto be usedto been usedto be
6 A B C
comprises comprised comprising
16 A B C
are were was
7 A B C
had experienced has experienced have experienced
17 A B C
are ableto stand was ableto stand has been ableto stand
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have seen saw are seeing
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proves prove proved
I A B C
enjoyed will enjoy enjoy
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are daring have dared had dared
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(2)\.\4renforced to accompanyher to expensiveshopping centres,I watch her in amazement.She never looks uncertain about (3)being able to afford the most fabulouslyexpensivedress.Somehow she is invariably surroundedby shop assistants(4) eagerto let her try on numerous outfits. (5) Becauseof her charm, they readily forgive her for not buying an),thing.
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5 The expeditionteam(out earlierthan the otherswants to reachthe villagebefore(nightfall. 6 George(whatyou have done(ior his family.
Practice B I didn't phone 2 to pose 3 have 4 see
5 can glve 6 inform 7 need
Practice C I want 2 write 3be 4 must
5 to cater 6go 7 store
I remove I audition l0 Sprinkle
Practice D I to tell 2 to perform 3 know 4 must see
5 listen 6say 7 didn't read
I check I can call l0 repeat
to be to go t 0 Make I I
7 The government( a great deal of importance ( on selfreliance. 8 The inhabitants(against/ the logging activitiesin their 9 She(that [,iz is the one who (deservesthe praise. l0 The woman(to Samuelis(a TV reporter. Practice D I running - runs 2 manage+ manages 3 use - using 4 is manage- is managing 5 !uut.g- huu.
Practice E 2 Don't you has an).thing else to do? - Don't you have an1'thingelseto do? You could earns some money for yourselves.- You could earn some monev for yourselves. After three hours of brainstorming,we decided to sets up 'Youthat Workl - After three hours of brainstorming, 'Youth we decidedto set up at Work'. 5 That afternoor-r,our phones didn't stopped ringing. That afternoon,our phones didn't stop ringing. 6 We servesnot just our neighbourhood but other areas as well. - We serve not just our neighbourhood but other areasas well.
6 7 8 9 l0
send - to send packages+ package need - needs demand - demands recommendsrecommend
Practice E 2 The road leads to Dolphin'sBay is under repair. - The road leadingto Doiphin'sBay is under repair. 3 That road havea lot of potholes.* That road has a lot of potholes. 4 His phone is ring. * His phone is ringing. 5 On Saturdays he goes riding or he play a game of tennis at his club. - On Saturdays he goes riding or he plays a game of tennis at his club. 6 i wanted surprisethe two of you. - I wanted to surprise the two of you.
t.2 VERBS Practice A 1 create 2 correct 3 handles 4 is slacken Practice B I (a) antagonises 2 (a) making 3 (a) reading 4 (a) scrutinises 5 (a) entertaining
5 wants 6 specialises 7 lavish
1.5 VERBS Practice A I wasissued 2 exchanged
8 mutter 9 operating l0 protect
3 was suffered
5 was decided 6 was offered
8 was provided
9 were toticed 7 have arranged l0 served
4 was designed (b) (b) (b) (b) (b)
antagonise are making reads scrutinising is entertaining
Practice B I designed 2
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3 marching 4 seated
PracticeC
Practice C I huddled 2 arrived 3 was covered 4 was rushed
f Kathy/voluntary work at the hospital(once a fortnight. 2 The player{with the refereeis (Alan. 3 Larry(the overheadbridge(to get to his office.
5 behaving 6 sprinting 7 donated
5 was cieared B suggested 6 has recovered 9 made 7 have invested l0 loaded
Practice D (line 2) has capture- has captured
4 The athletes(impatientty(for the gamesto begin.
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called- is called to interviewed- to interview / interviewing were filmed - have filmed screened- was screened was featured- featured has retain - has retained
Practice B I were 2 ate 3 were challenged 4 are 5 havebeen
was interviewed - interviewed I was agree- I agreed can learnt - can learn
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AGREEMENT 2.I SUB'ECT.VERB Practice A 6 were lilming I was used 7 has been used 2 weresplashing B was able to see 3is 9 don't 4 looks l0 is Jl5 Practice B I was 2 likes 3 has 4 was Practice C I Everybody 2 Alotof 3 Everything 4 A number of 5 Somebody
5 participate 6 needs 7 is
6 7 I 9 l0
6 discourage 7 havebeen Bis e fill l0 were
I annoys t has l0 has
Practice D I chicken 2 distracts 3 make 4 has
5 were 6 leads / ale
I cost t has been l0 is
Practice E I has been 2 contributes 3 was 4 leads
Sare 6 goes 7 prevents
Bis t help l0 grips
Practice F I Thereis somethingon the table.Does it belong to you? 2 The rveatherhas been so hot in the last few days that many people have sufferedsunburn. 3 Toleranceplays an important role in making a happy communltJ,'. 4 His obsessionwith house orices is often hard for his friendsto bear. 'Ihe 5 taients of the young rnusician were recognisedby the music school.
The number of anyone Something Nothing Anything
Practice D I A number of customerswere queuing to pay for their purchases. 2 I can'tcontact Sarah.Someonehas damagedthe public phone in this booth. 3 A lot of freshly grated cheeseis used for this pizza topprng. The number of students in the literature class has increaseddramatically. Everything has been done to prevent the river from bursting its banks. Now we just have to wait and pray that all soeswell.
2.3 SUB.|ECT.VERB AGREEMENT Practice A I don't often receir.e 6 oppressed 2 Skiing /ls 3 rvasdonated B educated 4 $.as 9 occupies 5 VVOIKrng l0 Tailoring
Practice E I Nothing were in its usual place anymore. - Nothing was in its usual place an1'rnore. 2 A number of her clothes was strewn on the floor. - A
PracticeC I requires 2 relaxes 3 demand
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Practice D I makes 2 have 3 live
number of her ciothes were / had been strerr,n on the floor. All her jewellery were missing. - All her jer,vellerywas missing. The number of things stolenwere not the only problem. - The number of things stolen was not the only problem. 5 Somethinginside Betty were deeplywounded. - Something inside Betty was/had been deepll,wounded. AGREEMENT 2.2 SUB'ECT-VERB Practice A 5 causes lis 6 has 2 makes /15 3 was 4 improvement
4 are 5 helps 6 does 4 helps 5ts
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7 shows Bis
9 are l0 causes
9 deserve lOis
6 was
Practice E 2 gl"*it 4 Roasted- Roasting 5 was -- were
9 Honest l0
Famous -
Honesty The iamous
Practice F I The selfishseldomnoticethe pain and sufferingof others. 'Ieaching 2 children requirescreativityand versatility. 3 More than a million dollarswas spentby the government on improving the facilitiesin schools. 4 Working48 hours rvithout stoppinghas made him ill. 5 The underprivilegedwere treatedto a specialdinner last night.
I changes 9 give l0 was
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3 Rescue teams dug tirelessly last night to pull out the trapped miners fiom the pit. 4 Last _vearlr.e frequently met at \'veekends and discussed comrnon problems lve laced. 5 Glen alwa.vs takes charge oi the office rvhile Miss Richards is a',vay and he ensures that evervthing runs
AND PRESENT 5,I SIMPI-EPRESENT TENSES CONTINUOUS PracticeA 8 keeps 5 parrol I is coming 9 is producing 6 promises 2 kicks l0 is resting 7 is seeing 3 is lecturing 4 accuses Practice B I permeates 2 is settingoff 3 train 4 norries
5 is vanishing 6 plal' 7 are stalring
Practice C I are gLraranteelng
smoothly. Practice F As I rvatched, the club members took out card tables and set them up. Tuesda-vwas their games evening and most of thern liked to play bridge or whist. One woman played a game of solitaire. She sometimes got up to r'r.alkaround and observe the games at the other
B denies 9 desigrrs l0 objects
tables. Halfrvav through the evening there rvas a break for refreshments. A r,r.aiterserved tea and coffee and everybod-v enjoyed conversation rvith their fiiends. Some people went home after this. but the enthusiastic plavers staved until quite late
6 takes 7 is repeating B map
2 makes 3 does
9 spends
4 intend 5 is acting
10 is bringing
Practice D I is calling 2 is looking 3 are opening 4 arrives 5 fight
6 7 B 9 l0
5.3 PASTCONTINUOUS TENSE Practice A :1 4689
bursts is enrolling creates is hiring arecoming
Practice B I testif.v
saw was puffing cut flew rverecranling
4 are lacing
Practice D I cleared + 3 coughing -
5 places 6 settle / maoe
B ovenvhelms 9 live l0 used to sail
held coughed / was coughing
7 rvas mentioning
scolteO
B is beginning 9 surprised l0 stunned 6 7 B I l0
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mentioned
Practice E I We knelv that everl'thing in the report r,r'asgrossly exaggerated. 2 Alice rvas thinking of leaving the company when someone approached her rvith an attractive job offer. 3 James was rvaiting for property prices to rise last month and he finally sold his house last rveek. 4 Peter and I-isa were going to get narried in .[une but the wedding has been postponed. 5 Yesterday, the developers $'ere trying to evict the squatters frorn the area but the people refused to move.
6 is now thinking /
fills dig
were clearing
2 holding -
5 is very entertaining +
PracticeC I shook 2 lr.ere 3 is still investigating 4 beat 5 n'ere
5Ue
7 I I l0 II
3 conrplain
5.2 SIMPTEPASTTENSE Practice A 2478I0
Practice D I overturned 2 are pleading 3 usedto recall 4 carried
Practice C 2 ignored 3 nras enjoying 4 rvas blaring 5 reached 6 rvere cluarrelling
2 polished
Practice E I \\re are thinking of going to the flea market in the park this Sunday. 3 For tire whole of next neek, the college is organising careertalks to give students an iu-depth knot't'ledgeof the various professions. at an institute of manage4 Carol lecturesin ps-vcholog1'' ment. Shehas been there tbr five years. 5 Robin and his farniiy are moving to an apartment in m-Y areanext nonth.
Practice B I treated 2 setup 3 outstripped 4 tried
rvere fighting r'verebringing navigated
5 are looking for
6 7 I 9 lo
is spreading thought debated advise usedto discipline
5 . 4 P R E S E N TP E R F E C TT E N S E Practice A 24679
PracticeB I has been 2 havefound 3 inherited 4 hasn'tpaid
Practice E I Sam threatened to quit his job three days ago because he was bored. 2 in tl-respring, \,Veusually plant rose bushes all along the garden n all so \'ve can enjo-vthe blooms in the summer.
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5 has fbrced 6 have hung 7 has become
I has achieved t have resulted l0 observed
Practice C I have been 2 have used 3 want 4 recommended 5 have experienced
6 7 B 9 l0
Practice C I has been lookirrg
have asked have talked have never thought discussed have ah'va1,sr'r'anted
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 t l0
Practice D
I A surgeol interestin of health and beautv / beauty and health has swept acrossthe rvorld. 2 We haven'tfbund the causeof the failure of the security systemvet. 3 Alice has spent the rvholerveekgctting everythingready for the meeting. 4 Since last month thev have only gone out twice to the cinema. 5 He has alreadyreprirnandedus fbr the poor salesfigures fbr last year.
had captured has not / hasn't checked had asked had grorvn has ah,va.vscraved
Practice C I just finished 4 gre\'v -
10 have -
7 lost -
Practice D r A,C
had criticised haven't heard had seen had searched have asked
6 7 B t l0
has forced had never begged r'vastyping have not / haven't seen had just persuaded
Practice A I rvill assure 2 nill be lear,ing 3 is going to be 4 has captured 5 rvill be participating Practice B I 3 4
7
have given rise
6 7 8 I l0
realised is going to choose are awaiting rvill pass
6 7 B 9 l0
was going to take up hadn't realised won't be facing will be studying rvill have
n'ill be coming
10
Practice C I rvill be reaching 2 rvill leave 3 haven't,vet decided 4 will give 5 had loved Practice D
lost i had lost
2 A,B
had
5.7 SIMPIE FUTUREAND FUTURECONTINUOUS TENSES
6 7 B I l0
had just finished
8 has always enjoyed -
had happencd
Practice E I David has been smokingheavilythesepast two weeks. 2 The committee has been preparing lbr months for the charity bazaar. 3 The judge had been issuingstrictrvarningsto both counselsthroughout the trial. 4 We had beenlookingfbr Sheilaall rnorningbut couldn't find her in the crorvd. 5 Mariko and I rveretired becauservehad been bakingpies all nrornir-rgfor the sale.
had grolvn
6 give rise -
dirrino
had tottered 5 have bring - have brought 7 had questioned - have been questioning
Practice B I 2 3 4 5
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has pr-rt/ put had been demonstrating had alreadyconfirmed has been affecting had been spending hadn't i had not arrivedyet have been holding had beenplanning
Practice D I happened 2 had totter -
Practice E I Five years ago, the tno countries promised to work togetherto establishpeacein the region. 2 The two motorcyclistshave just broken trafTicregulations bv going againstthe lights. 3 I haven'tmade up my mind yet about which coursesto do in college. 4 Haven'tyou ever gone bungeejumping befbre? 5 We have never learnt rvhere our former colleaguesare rvorking no.,v.
TENSE 5.5 PASTPERFECT Practice A I assembled 2 have srvorn 3 had alreadydestrol,ed 4 hadjust caught 5 havenever said
have
I A few yearsback, my uncle was going to set up hrs own businessbut he didn't have sufficientcapital. 2 In a worldrvide recession,developingcountries rvill be hit the hardest because of falling demand for their exports. 3 I will return the monev I owe you as soon as I receivemY salaryat the end ol the month. 4 Jasminewill be expectingus to heip her run the games stall at the funfair this Saturday 5 I know it is going to rain this afternoon.The sky is overcastand gloomy.
had alrvays enjolred
3 B,C
4 A,B
5 A,C
TENSES AND PASTPERFECT CONTINUOUS 5.6 PRESENT PracticeA 6 have gone I have shown 7 had been flouting 2 had been requesting 8 haveviolated 3 have been polishing t had been asking 4 hadn't expected lO har.ebeen appealing 5 had angered
Practice E I The cost of the ne$rexpresswayu'ill be far more than the council expected. 2 The companl,is going to increaseproductivity bv implementingmoderntrainingmethods.
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3 Maria was going to perform at the dinner last night but she suddeniyfell ill. 4 You don't have to worry as I r'vill make sure the children are safe. 5 Ranjit rvill be in charge of the hockey team during the gamesin Manila.
Practice B I seeps 5 will take 2 will laugh 6 will hurt 3 will capsize 7 persists 4 will experience
Practice C I . . . you will exposethem to danger. 2 . . . it will usuallystalka weak and helplessmember of the herd. 3 . . . if she comeshome beforeher mother. 4 . . . if there is any sign of an enemy attack. 5 . . . unlesswe improve the entertainmentfacilitiesin the town. 6 Ifthe dog is disobedient,. . . 7 T h e m a n a g ew r i l l b e l ' u r i o u s. . . B ... ifyou listenattentively. I . . . you know that winter is approaching. l0 Unlessthey give us some monev . . .
AND FUTUREPERFECT 5,8 FUTUREPERFECT TENSES CONTINUOUS Practice A I have broken 2 will have been waiting 3 sacrificed 4 will have alreadyrecelved 5 will have been staying 6 was shocked 7 u,'illhavebeen managing 8 hasjust gone 9 r.t'illhave been helping l0 w.illbe submitting
Practice D I The tree is leaning precariouslyto one side.If there is a strongwind, it will fall on our rooftop. 2 The organisersof the games afternooon will wonder what happenedto us unlesswe phone them to explain. 3 If you wish to continue with this discussion,you will have to listen to our point of view. 4 If deforestationproceedsat the presentrate, it will have an adverseeff'ecton the environment. 5 If we listen to the village elders,we will inherit a wealth of knowledgefrom them.
Practice B 13457 Practice C I had not heard 2 will have reached 3 will have been lecturing 4 will have occupied 5 have alreadyvisited 6 r,r'illhave agreed 7 ordered B will have spoken t havebeen constructing l0 will have played
- SIMPTEPASTAND 5.IO CONDITIONALS PASTPERFECT TENSES Practice A 136710 Practice B I would have been 2 learned 3 would have told 4 would fight 5 rvere 6 would come
Practice D I She will have been teaching in our school for twenty yearsthis November. 2 Angelawill have alreadybecome the senior managerol the bank by iune. 3 The monsoonshavebrought torrential rain and flooding to the Indian subcontinent. 4 Our faces will have frozen in this cold by the time rve reachthe cabin. 5 \Vhen we get home after the movie, everybody will have alreadygone to bed.
Practice C 1 wouid have done 2 knew 3be 4 had worked 5 were
Practice E I Miss Coiewill have been working as the executivesecretary to the director for five yearsby this March. 2 The salariescommission will meet next week. We will have gatheredmore information about the expectedpay rise by then. 3 The accountsdepartmentwill have alreadycheckedthe figuresbeforesubmitting the reportsnext Monday. 4 The defencelawyershave requesteda postponementof the trial until they get an expertmedical opinion. 5 The anti-vice squad had been waiting all night for their man to give the signalbefore arrestingthe drugs syndicate.
Practice D I would win 3 grt - ru*
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6 A,C
3 B
7 would become 8 had woken 9 wouid not have postponed l0 hadn't appeared
6 7 B 9 l0
would not suffer had bought would have reached granted had
would have won
4 would have forgot - would forget 6 bought - had bought 8 notice -
had noticed
Practice E I IfTom had been here, he would have known what was wrong with the car. 2 The distinguished visitors would be delighted if they watched the tribal dances. 3 I wish I understoodthis problem.Then I would be ableto help vou. 4 Sue might have remembered the password if you had reminded her earlier.
- THE PRESENT TENSE 5.9 CONDITIONATS
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B won'l 9 ends l0 is
4 B,C
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5 If the prosecution lawyers had agreed,rve would have calledthe children to be witnesses.
4 Most of us hate to be humiliated in front of our friends. 5 Yourparentshaveto be told about your decisionto leave s c h o o al n d j o i n a b a n d . Practice E I Theseparts will be assembledto form a bookcase. 2 Henry flis]lftesbeing tleated like a fool. 3 I completelyforgot to lock my car this morning. 4 Patrickis going to be made a senior partner in the firm. 5 Our guestsloved being taken on a guided tour of the city.
4.I ACTIVEAND PASSIVEVOICE Practice A 6 was diagnosed I is believed 7 cause 2 were shown B lvas suggested 3 was selected 9 will be provided 4 think l0 was set up 5 was welcomed Practice B I B,C
4.5 ACTIVEAND PASSIVEVOICE 2A,C
Practice C I rvereshaken 8 are sayng
3A,C
4B
4 is believed 9 shocked
Practice A I A
6A
5B,C 7 was born
Practice D I It is expectedthat new laws will be passedto curb drinkdrMng. 2 Sarah offered me a lift home as I didn't have my car. 3 Plansfor the new extensionwill be discussednext week. 4 Suggestionsfor improving the hotel's services r,vere acceptedbv the manager. 5 The lawyer questionedthe two witnessesregardingthe murder. Practice E It is generallythought that Angie is extremely good at organisationand decision-making.Theseskillswereacquired during her six years as a junior executiveat the firm. Her sound decisionsand efficiencywerenoted by her bosses.She was promoted to office manager in her seventhyear at the firm. The officeis run rvith clockworkprecision.Problemsare solvedquickly and iirmly. Sheis respectedby the rest of the staff becauseof her fairness,warmth and honesty'. 4.2 ACTIVEAND PASSIVEVOICE Practice A 4 A,C 3 B I A,C 2 C Practice B I being criticise 2 3 4 5
carefullyisbeingarranged are goingto organising to be paid beingtreat
5 A,B
2 B,C
3 B,C
Practice B I has the velvetcushion coversdry-cleaned 2 to write down 3 is reported 4 are said to havebegun 5 to be patient
6 7 8 9 l0
4 A,B
5 A,B,C
have had to battie havehad to send had his leg broker-r is said to be to have my earspierced
Practice C We had our porch and living room renovatedlast month. Dad's architect friend, James,was invited to redesign the area. Tamesis said to be both innovative and bold in his ideas.He was askedby Dad to createan informal settingfor the living room. He did that by mergingthe porch and the living room using high Frenchdoors.Thesedavs,Dad has oiten been seensitting inside the living room, enjoyingthe garden right at our doorstep. Practice D I Bernard is thought to be capableof running his father's factory. 2 The girls were askedby Sueto help her get all the invitations readv. 3 The air-conditioners in the bedrooms will have to be cleanedas they arevery dusty. 4 We rvere told by the airline officials to wait fbr news of t h e f l i g h tf r o m L o n d o n . 5 A nerv securitvsvstemhas had to be installedto protect the office from break-ins.
6 A,C
6 often have advised 7 beingtell I have tc warned 9 to criticize l0 tobeawarded
5.I DIRECTAND INDIRECTSPEECH Practice A 13589 Practice B I their 2 your 3 tobe 4my
Practice C I to reward 2 to be posted 3 has finally agreed 4 have actuallybeendone 5 will definitelytell 6 has alreadybeen informed 7 being taken B are to be recycled I being invited / to be invited l0 being disappointed/ to be disappointed
5 bought 6 are baking 7 had to tell
B leave 9 our l0 not to put
Practice C I The nurse told me to call back later becauseDr Sim was not ln. 2 Petersaid to us, "Don't be late for rehearsalstomorrow." 3 The captain said that his team intended to win the challengetrophy for their school. 4 My science lecturer told me to pour the solution carefulll, into a beaker. 5 The instructor told Louis to pay attention while he was driving.
Practice D I The hockey team wants to be given due recognitionfor winning the inter-statetrophy. 2 I would like to apologisefor my latenesslast night. 3 Thesefine piecesofjewetlery are to be handed down to your children when they are older.
Practice D I Ienny said,"Theseflowersare from Holland."
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2 l'he officer said to lill, "l)o not park in the no-parking zone." 3 Ann said to the salesassistant,"Pleasehelp me carr"vthe purchasesto my car." 4 Helen said, "l pronriseto bring your birthday cakelater this evening. 5 N{r Francissaid to his secretarv"I don't want an}rinterruptions during the meeting."
6.r MODATS Practice A 12s79 Practice B I sent 2 have 3 be 4 compete
5 make 6 attending 7 been
Practice C I must 7 I 2 should I 3 mav have lefi l0 4 could have fallen 5 need to lodge 6 should havebeen passedon
PracticeE I Jacksaid that the rveatherwas reallybad. 2 W e n d vs a i dt h a ti t w a sr a i n i n gv e r l h a r d . 3 Jacksaidthat he rvasvery'"vorriedabout Luq'. Shehad to drive home in the rain, 4 Wendv askediack to give l,ucy a call and tell her to wait until the rair-rsubsided
B be I carry l0 cooperate
will be undergoing must have hit had better start rvill be delivering
Practice D 2 Maggieand her sistercould be sitting in the front rorv. 3 The plot might have been exposed by a dissatisfied member. 4 They ought to join the team-building activity tomorrow mornlng. 5 The magazinewouid have selected the r,vinners of the competition by nor'\.. 6 MrAdams shouldbe given a thorough medical examinatlon at once.
5-2 DIRECTAND INDIRECTSPEECH Practice A I Do, rttant 2 lrrasgoing, the follorving 3 don't, wear 4 was,him 5 would, prefer Practice B I Ben asked if my dog usually went into my neighbour's garden. 2 The tour guide askedrvho didn't want to go on the rollercoasterride. 3 Fiona askedHelen if she r'vasinterestedin joining their se$'ingclass. 4 Jack asked his dry cleaner hor,vhe removed the grease marks from his shirt. 5 Kellieaskedr,vhatI didn't like about their plan.
6.2 MODATS Practice A I can not 2 shor,rldn't expected 3 might havenot heard 4 r,r,.ouldn't rvorking 5 oughtnottoparking PracticeB I shouldn't 2 n'ouldn't 3 can't 4 needto
Practice C f "\Vh-vdon't they r'vantto go with us?"Sueasked. 2 "Doesyour father alwayscome home late?"Joansaid to me. 3 David said to his grandfather,"Is Grandma going to take more golf lessons?" 4 'Are vou taking part in the contest?"Miss Smith said. 5 Tom said,"\\'rhatsubjectdoesshe teach in college?"
6 shan't telling 7 may not look B mustn'thave taken 9 couldn'tunderstood l0 needn'tl,) leave
5 must 6 ought not to / snant
B could 9 r,vill l0 should
Practice C 2 These reference books cannot be removed from the libraryr 3 The tourists ought not to have been taken to that factory by the tourist guide. 4 David may not be included in the lineup againstThe Trojansbv our football club. 5 Sufficient evidence against the murder suspect might n o t b e p r o d u c e dh V t h e p r o s e c u t i o n . 6 Your staircasecouldn't have been damagedby my workmen.
Practice D I The lady askedStevehow far into the citv the commuter train went. 2 Timmv askedme rvhy I had taken his bag. 3 The kennel owner askedMr Gopal ifthe dogs had been well-behavedat the show. 'Are you r'vaitingto seeme?" 4 The doctor said, 5 The intervierversaid, "Do you have an-Yexperienceof writing radio plays?"
Practice D 2 wouldn't surprised - rvouldn'tbe surprised 3 shouldn'thad let - shouldn'thave let
Practice E 2 The officer said to / askedStan,"Did you drink any alcohoi at the function?" 3 The officer saidto / askedStan,"What time did vou leave the club?" 4 The officer said to / askedStan,"Wereyou speeding?" J The officer said to / asked Stan,"Did you see the other car coming from the oppositedirection?" The ofTicersaid to / askedStan,"\\hy didn't you swerve to avoid the other car?"
4 needn'tto be stocked -
needn'tbe stocked
5 shouldn'thave catering - shouldn'tbe catering 6 might not succeeded- might not succeed
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Practice B 3 A,C
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Practice C I refer 2 dorvnload 3 be delayecl 4 be setting 5 have assisted
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hitching a ride from a friend. t h e f a i l u r eo f t h e r r e g o t i a t i o n s the proposalto increaseour club'ssubscriptionfees.
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2 He managed to get to the airport bv hitching a ride frorn a friend. 3 T h e a m b a s s a d o r e x p r e s s e dd e e p sorrow o\rer the tailure of the negotiations. 4 We disagreed rvith the proposal to increase our club's
7.T PREPOSITIONS Practice A 1,47810
PracticeC I A,B
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Practice D 3 Shouldn't the rally participants have driven slorvlv on the wet road? 4 Won't Sheila be dismayed by the lack of response to her survey? 5 Couldn't Harry replace lim in the second half of the dqma'1 6 Might I make a simple suggestion at this point?
Practice B I r,vith,in 4 of, from
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PracticeC 3 I am annoyedat 1,ourtakingyour goodhealtl-rfor granted. 4 Charlesrvasupsetabout our not eniovingthe film he had recommended. 5 The stafTassuredtheir ner,r,managerof their support and lo_valty. 6 The farnilv r'vaspleased'"vithnrv attenrptsto find a job. 7 The rvoman complainedolher neighbour'sdifficult personalitv.
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5 B,C
PracticeD Anna : Lee,r'vhatare.voudoing at herelz Rashid: The sarnereasonfor rvhl' vou're here,I think. Are you attendingto the brieiing ibr the youtir expeditionto Chile ? Anna : Yes.Oh, isn't it greatbecauseof that rve'reboth on the sameexpeditionlIt'll be an adventure, don't vorr rhink?It'll be about lun to rvorkrvith young peoplefiom difl'erentparts of the world rvho will be part of the expeditiontoo. Rashid: It's a challengeI lvouldn't want to miss out. We'd be rvorkingon with communitiesin the interior of Chile. Anna : This rveeketrdtraining will be -,.eryusefulfor us, I think. Rashid: The organisersare supposedto familiariseus with everything for n'e need to knorv about the expedition. Anna : It salrsin the proglamtnehere that r,r'e'llbe told on the ruleslve haveto abide by during the
PracticeD becauseI facedstiffcompetition(theothers.
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Rashid: Oh! This should interestto all of us.Accordingto r h ^ ^ . ^ ^ " - - m - , h eC h i l e a nA m b a s s a d oi sr soins to _ ' - talk on the customsand traditions oihis
people. : Wolr,! I hope he rvears his national costume or he sings with the national anthem of his countrri. Rashid : You do say the funniest things, Anna.
PracticeE lof 2aI 3in 4 about
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7.2 PREPOSITIONS Practice A 2 A,C 3 B,C r A,B
B into / inside 9 rvith l0 rvith
4 B,C
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Practice C I Don't be late or we'1lmiss the opening number ol the shorr'. 2 Colin presentedJoannervith a beautiiul cashmereiacket. 3 Those magnificent pine trees are part oi the Alpine forests. 4 Shepassedrne copiesofthe annualreport. 5 Speaklouder becauseI can'theal rvhatyou're saying. 6 Nlakesure that vou don't upset the r'r'holetrav of cakes. -l 7 akea deepbreathplease,so that I can checkyour lungs. B All afternoon,we were helping ollt at the charity bazaar. 9 The fishermencleanedtheir catch for the day and dried it in the sun. l0 Those colourfully-dressedvoung men are members of the state'sbasketballteam.
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4 She taiked to a reporter, whose face she recognised. 5 He thanked the lawyer r,vhose brilliance had saved his
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case. 6 They stood by the Red Sea, whose history they knew so well.
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3 We gavethe reply cards ( so she 4 The girls looked for Katy in (but there . .
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5 All night long, Bill (to hear. . .
Practice E I I am lucky to be a studentwhose parentshave a realistic outlook on successat school. 2 They are peoplewhose expectationsI can meet without stress. 3 I am alsofortunate to be in my school,whosepolicy is to help everystudent progressat his or her own pace. 4 Free from tension, I find mvself discovering abilities whose existenceI never realised. 5 I hope to become a person whose development is balanced. 6 This will enableme to facea world whose challengesget
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Practice E I Followthat carlWe mustn't lose sight of it. 2 Glen made severaleffortsto get in touch with us yesterday. 4 Youhavegot to show more understandingtowardsPeter. You know he has to dealwith many problems. 5 Don't thank us for thesegifts.We think you deserveevery one of them.
9.I RELATIVECLAUSES Practice A 5 w;hich 1 were 6 2 ,which ,thatl
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Practice C r B,C
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3 A,B,C 4 B,C
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9.5 RELATIVECTAUSES Practice A 2 The vacation (which) i took made me feel better. 5 The reporters (who) the principal brief'ed want more information. 8 The principles (which) we hold help us make sensible decisions. l0 Friends(thao you can trust fully are valuable. ll The clown (who) the children love wili perform again tonight.
Practice E 2 The sports committee congratulatedthe athletes rvho had won gold and silvermedals. 3 The doctor prescribed a new tranquiliser that did not agreewith me. 4 We must find a guide who has been there many times. 5 MrThomas is a teacherwho can hold us spellboundwith his stories. 6 She poured tea into the little cups which were made of fine porcelain.
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Practice D I The dessertwas a disasterbecauseI forgot the sugar. 2 Sheis often misunderstoodsinceshe has a gruff manner of speaking. 3 I felt embarrassedbecausethey praisedme too highlv. 4 You must act fast as time is running out. 5 You rvill need your cardigan becausethe night is verl' cold.
5 Africa, whose mysteries I long to explore, draws me irresistibly. 6 Countrieswhose populationsare multi-ethnic need this programme. Practice F 2 My mother put me on a study schedulefrom the first day of each year, who was a strict disciplinarian. - My mother, who was a strict disciplinarian, put me on a study schedule from the first day of each year.
Practice E 2 Since their kitchen was dirtv, thev received a complaint. 3 As thoseornamentsarefiagile,I daren'teventouch them. 4 Smokingshould be avoidedsince it is harmful. 5 Becauseher father had delicatehealth, she was protective of him. 6 Shespent a lot of time in the room as it was comfortable.
3 However,the promises, rvhich I made to my mother, were undermined by my passionfor fantasy novels. * However,the promisesrvhich I made to my mother were undermined by my passionfor fantasynovels. 4 My favourite stories whose authors r,vovewonderful dreams enticed me away from my textbooks. - My favourite stories, whose authors wove wonderful dreams,enticedme awayfrorn my textbooks. 5 The crazy cramming which I did just before examinations was somehow sufficient to get me through lower secondaryschool. - The crazy cramming, which I did just beforeexaminations,was somehowsuificient to get me through lower secondaryschool. 6 The disaster cured me of llth-hour marathons came at upper secondarylevel. - The disasterwhich / that
Practice F You have no idea how boring it can be since you haven't been to my'sunny paradise'.The climate depressesme as the only changeis from hot and dry to hot and wet. I preferyour temperate climate becausethe four seasonsgive variery to life. I can make a fair comparisonas I've lived in both countries. I even enjoyedyour worst winters since they made the prospectof spring doubly deiightful.
IO.2 ADVERBIATCTAUSES Practice A I Although Adam is only two, he enjoysspicy curries.
cured me of 1lth-hour marathons came at upper secondarylevel.
2 Sheenjoyedthe movie though I fbund it boring. IO.I ADVERBIATCTAUSES Practice A 2 Becausehe help us once, we must suppoil him now.
3 He is still planting rubber even though other trees are more lucrative.
3 Since you are a good speaket you should join the debatingsociety. 4 l,aughteris therapeuticbecauseit helps us to relax.
4 Though he turned B0 yesterday,he is still iormidable at chess. 5 Eventhough our ner'vcar has por,r,er steering,I still have problemsparking it.
5 As the instructions are clear, you shouldn't make a mlstaKe. 6 They decided to sell their car since they needed the money.
6 I considermvself lucky although I've had a fer,rr setbacks during m)' life. 7 \\4rile this satin dress is too shiny for day.time,it is perfect for evenings. Although ginsengcan boost energy,too much of it has
Becausethe harvest was splendid, they held a special thanksgiving feast. As Sallyis rather extravagant,she does not have much money saved. 9 The captain was annoyed because a boy had stowed away on the ship.
the oppositeeffect. A flrm bed is good for -vourback althougha soft one feels more luxurious. l 0 \Vhile he is a good manager,he is sometimesoverzealous in trying to improve the quality of work.
l 0 Since exercisepromotes health, everyoneshould do it regularly. l l I can'tjoin you as I've promised to babysittonight. Practice B I soyou 2 becauseof 3 beneficial
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Practice E 2 Anna rvas listening to music nhile she rvaswaiting for her friends to arrive. / Anna listenedto music while she r v a i t e df o r h e r i r i e n d :t o a r r i v e . 3 The tlvo armed men jumped off the train asit enteredthe railrvaystation./ The two armedmen jurnpedofTthetrain as it rvasenteringthe railwaystation. 4 Sincethe stock market recovered,his financial situation has improved. 5 The children rushed into the house nhen their mother calledthem to have dinner. 6 For a moment Jim slipped ashe was climbing up the ladder but he managedto steadyhimself. / For a moment lim slipped as he climbed up the ladder but he managed to steadyhimself.
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Practice E 2 \\hile it is a double room, it isn't bigger than the single roomsin other hotels. 3 Although she'swearing high-heeledshoes,she'srvalking steadily. 4 Thoughthe sun \\rasscorching,we went outdoorsunprotected. 5 Eventhough,youare the president'sson, you must obev the rules. 6 Although I rvasver-ylate, they acceptedrny apology Practice F Many women manage rvell though the1,have to juggle career ancl family responsibilities.\Vhile some newspaper articleshave attributed juvenile problemsto r'vorkingmothers,this allegationis unfair. Accordingto surveYs,teenagers at can be troubled even though their mothers are ahva-Ys home. A close relationship can be maintained between a mother and her teenagechildren although she is at work for part of the da,v.Though she can't be rvith them for hours on end, she can give them quality time evervda\'.
Practice F I SinceKategraduated,her friendshave been urging her to dressbetter.Right through university,she wore baggy1'shirts and faded jeans 2 rvhile her fellow-students her helPful friends are
@ putting togetheran outfit to impressher interviewers.Kate
IO.5 ADVERBIATCTAUSES PracticeA I Since he installed his nen'telephone, he has received
thanks them 4 as she posesin the smart suitlvith matching accessories.She quietly decides to \'veara simple dress 5 w h e ns h eg o e sl b r l h e i n t e r ri e l r .
many crank calls. The boss glared at nte nhen my mobile phone rang during the meeting.
IO.4 ADVERBIATCLAUSES Practice A 3 In order that Jim can find his wa-yeasill'in'e sent him a
The boy r,r'asfidgetirrgrvhile his mother rvas gossiping r,r,iththeir neighbour.
detailedmap to our house. 6 I wish to seehim alone so that I can speakfrankly.
4 As she huggedher brother, sl.repinched him playfully. 5 They have not been s l e e p i n g n e l l s i n c e t h e a c c i d e n t occurred.
7 The movie stars issuecla pressstatementin order that the rumours might stop.
\Vhile the reporter intenriewed us, the photographer took some picturesof our school. He smiled at the little sirl as she curtsiedto him.
9 In order that they could meet more oflen, he moved to her city.
I I We are taking precautions so that the disease rvon't spreadiurther.
B \Vhen the singer stepped out of the limousine, his fans mobbed hirn. 9 Sinceshe arrived in Holl)nvood,she has been making a name for herselfas a talentednewcomer. 'fhe boy chuckledwhen the pony nuzzledhim. l0 Practice B IA 6A
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life became
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6 I Ie is seeing to every detail personally in order that nothing may go rvrong.
Practice D 2 They are living thoughtlesslv as if there rvere no tomorro\rr
Practice F Some people start to learn a foreign language in order that the]'mav experience something ne$'. Others think about learning anothcr language so they can have a more interesting time r'vhen travelling abroad. They keep studying and listening to CDs, so that they soon can communicate simple ideas. Often they become so interested that they join a club where they can practice the language in a social setting. In order to become fluent, it is necessary to be rvith native speakers but all practice is usefll.
She plays the violin like / as/ the rvay her grandmother di(t. 4 It is raining as if / as though it r'r,ould never stop. 3
6 Dad treats strangersas though he had knorvn them for -vears. Practice E I done
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4 Should she have any problem, I d be happy to help.
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I I told my neighbour that he had alwaysbeen considerate. 2 I haven'tdecidedif the proposalhas any merit. 3 The speaker pointed out that every human being has rveaknesses. 4 He vor'vedhe rvould restore his famil-v'sfuture. 5 Shecan senser'r.hetheror not someoneis happy
B had been 9be l0 remain
Practice D 2 All his friends reminded irim that the future is unpredictable. 3 I suggestthat your sistertake i should take a long holida,v. 4 You must firrd out whether or not vou've been immunised. / You must find out if / r'r'hetheryou'r,ebeen immunised. 5 The millionaire agreesthat richesdon't guaranteehappi-
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6 \Ve enquired if n'e could fly direct to Atlanta. Practice E 2 You've even suggested that I carried photos to help me remember m-v fiiends! -- You've even sLlggested that I carry photos to help me remember my friendsl
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3 I ran after him, con-rplaining loudll that he has been neglecting me. - I ran after him, complaining loudly that he had been neglecting me. 4 A smiling stranger turned round and asked I rvould for givehim. 'nrnriling@
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5 Still apologeticabout not contacting me all theseyears, he insistedthat I joined him for cofi'eeso that we could catch up on old times. - Still apologeticabout not contacting me all theseyears,he insistedthat I join him for coffeeso that we could catch up on old times. 6 To my delight I realisedthat I am finding someoneeven more absent-mindedthan me. - To my deiight I realised that I had found someone even more absent-minded than me. CTAUSES II.2 REPORTED Practice A 2 The engineerhas estimatedrvhenthe dam '"villbe completed.
Practice D 2 Matthew recommendedthat Katy apply for a scholarship sinceher exam resultsare outstanding. 3 The police commlssionercommanded that his policernen arrestall those breakingthe curfew 4 The speakersaid it is vital that we understandwhat drug addiction can lead to. 5 Larrv askedthat Stevenassisthim in the project. 6 Katy suggestedthat they hold the wedding receptionby the poolside. AND CONDITIONAT CLAUSES I I.4 REPORTED CTAUSES Practice A 5 be separated I not ignore I be read out 6 not delay I be treated 2be l0 not be let off 7 not consider 3 not neglect 4 be protected
(time)
3 I want to learn how a computer programme is written'
(manner)
4 We are planning where we should spend the next holidays.
(place)
5 He'swondering who he can approachfor helo to solvehis problem.
(personJ
Practice B Ibe 2 were 3 not be scheduled 4 should 5 be given
6 I can'tunderstandwhy you want to seethat movie again.
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Practice E I how 2 I will 3 which
5 how 6 rvhich 7 we are
4 I should 5 whose is 6 why
B which one I the hamper was l0 whose
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2 We finally saw the light at the end of the tunnei. 3 He was honoured for his contribution towardspeace. 4 Her disputewith the company is stiil unresolved. 5 The fingerprints on the glass belong to the mttrder suspect. 6 Her house is full of junk from varioussales. 7 The close bond between the twins is something I wish I had rvith my sister. Our new employee is the man with the cheerful grin.
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2 B,C
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I2.I AD'ECTIVALPHRASES Practice A I Sheis staringat the photo on her table again.
Practice F 2 He likes to mention who he knorvsin high places. 3 Shetried to explainwhat she meant by those rvords. going to win the championshipat 4 They can predictr,vho's this stage. 5 I understandwhy 1,oufeel sad. 6 We can demonstrateto vou rvhich method is the better of the t!vo.
Practice B I subscribe 2 to extend 3 would survive 4do
not prevail
Practice D 2 John requestedthat we not tell Betty about the present he had bought fbr her. 3 Our neighbours suggestedthat lve pay half the cost of the wall betweenour houses. 4 It is important that the fine print in legal documentsbe read carefully. 5 I wish Mr Lee were our neighbour becausehe is so understanding. 6 Jessiebeggedthat she not be required to give a speech beforethe largeaudience.
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5 They came in carryingcamerasslung on their shoulders. -fhe 6 Master of Ceremoniesgave a speech filled with anecdotes.
3 The resortis nvo hundred metresabovesea-level 4 Nobodv in his right mind would do that. 5 Now rve seethe person behind the mask.
Practice F I appearing 2 offer 3 burled 4 spent
Practice C t4s69 Practice D I This famousmagicianhas performedfeats(. 2 The difficulties(before her final triumph.
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2 A child forlorn in a corner caught my eye.
3 Ricelields golden in the sun make me think of home. 4 Shehas skin allergicto nylon.
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5 We were a group of studentsreadyfor adventure.
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6 A policy brilliant in conceptionwill iail if poorly implemented. 7 Her smile hid a heart heavywith anxiety.
Practice F 2 If the ambassadorand his wif'ecome,there must be perfect behaviourin their Presence. 3 Hit songs from old musicals are becoming popular agaln. 4 This movie is not recommendedfor viewersbelow 18. 5 The enormousladv in front of me blocked my view. 6 Sherealisedthe kindnessbehnd his gruff manner.
B A guestreluctantto depart was strainingour patience. 9 The racing car was watched by boys en\ry.
Practice B I They havea futurebright with promise. 2 We saw faces alive with interest. 3 Managersadept at motivating people are needed. 4 We'll choosea place closeto you. 5 Studentskeento join our iungle expeditionmust register by tomorrow.
3 I felt grief mixed with exhaustion. 4 He beckonedto the boy hesitatingin the doorrvay.
Practice C I A,C
5 The bellschiming so merrily brought backher childhood. 6 A chair flung out of a window hit a passer-by.
Practice D 1 proud 2 is 3 need
7 You have a son blessedwith a happy nature. B I love to hear thesevoicesharmonisingso rvell. 9 The lanyer cross-examiningthe witnessis formidable.
2 A,B
3 B,C
4 beautiful 5 easy 6 are
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Practice E 2 Shetouched a foreheadclammy with cold sweat. 3 We enteredrooms bare of furniture. 4 A boy thoughtlessduring childhood may become a fine man. 5 A pet sure of its master'slove is full of energy. 6 I watched a tailor busy at work.
l0 He strikesme as a man disillusionedwith his profession. Practice B 2578i0 Practice C I Childrenforced to study music may detestit. 2 He lovessteaksgrilled to perfection. 3 A girl wearing a kimono greetedme. 4 The money set asidefor our trip to Franceis insufflcient. 5 I rememberher climbing treesin our backyardasa child. 5 sworn 6 glistening / oont
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I0 Childrer-r eagerto learn are a delight to teach.
I2.2 ADIECTIVATPHRASES I The workers evacuatingthe flood victims are vollrnteers fromthecoffi 2 The visitorstaken to seethe sightswere unimpressed.
Practice D I hiring 2 rated. 3 have 4 shaken
B knowrr I is lo keeping
I2.5 ADIECTIVAT PHRASES Practice A I The boys found themselves staring at a farmer's face red lvith anger.
The difficultiesbeforeher iinal triumnh(. 3 KillinS(is not murder.
5 becoming 6 deemed 7 recommending
Practice F I eager 2 responsible 3 different 4 full
B overprotected 9 sinking l0 who'sdone
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B dependent 9 certain l0 were
I3.I ADVERBIATPHRASES Practice A I Our report was commendedfor its accuracy.
Practice E 2 Shelooked disdainfullyat the youth approachingher. 3 Overseasstudentsyearning for home need help to deal with the loneliness. 4 The person chosenfor the post is very experienced.
2 For their persistencein upholding justice,they wil alwaysbe remembered. 3 Becauseof the eleganceof its furnishings,this hotel is our first choice.
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He almostruined his fishing rod becauseof a momentary carelessness.
She chose her words carefully so as not to offend her client.
For your generosity '"1'henrve rvere in serious trouble,
4 ln order to increase your chances of a promotion,
you've earned our gratitude.
)rou should rvork extra hard. 5 I'm practisirrg conscientiousl-v so as to become a good violinist.
6 A curfer,vhas been imposed because of the riots. 1
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6 We'll .uvorkextra hours to make sure the goods are ready ()n ume.
is very compassionate. I
Children love her for her affectionate nature.
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7 In order to earn the respectof your team members,vou must be a lirm and fair leader.
much admired.
B She lets her children share in the housework s o a s t o teach thern useful skills
l 0 I h a t b u i l d i n gh a s l t e e t rrestorecl and preserved because of its historical value.
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Practice B I In order not to go bankrupt, they're cutting costs drastically. 2 He'll try to persuade everybody to vote fbr him in the 'Most Popular Resident' contest. 3 Wed better tell the truth so as not to prolong the suspense. 4 To develop a child's self-esteem, parents should not be afraid to provide cirallenges. 5 He keeps quiet most of the time in order to avoid arguing with his roommate.
Practice D 2 lle is dislikedbv some for his refusalto contbrm. 3 The universeis bevond our graspbecauseol its awesome VAStNCSS, 4 For the beaut.v of its lyrics, the song stayed at the top of t h c r ' h a r t sf o r l 0 r r e e k s 5 Because of a sillv misunderstanding, rve lost contact tbr years. 6 The entire platoon was punished fbr its slor,vnessto obey orders.
Practice E I A,B
The computer system will be improved so as to protect it against hackers.
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3 B,C
4 A,B
PracticeD I put 2 galvanise 3 to seem 4 not to
5 B,C
Practice F 2 Becauseof her performed outstandinglyin sports,Asha r'r,onthe title'CollegeSportsStar'.- Becauseof her outstanding performance itt sports, Asha r'von the title 'College SportsStar'. 'BestSpeaker'title r'ventto Farafor a brilliance of her 3 The debating.- ]'he'Best Speaker'title went to Farafor the
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Practice E 2 You are sayingthesethings to humour me. 3 In order not to be outdone, she'sattempting the highest p e a kr rh e n w e g o m o u n t a i n - c l i m b i n g , . 4 To let Susanknor,r,when I'll be back, I left a note on the refrigeratordoor. 5 Ben stood still, hardly daring to breathe in order not awakenthe sleepingtiger. 6 So as not to fbrgetimportant dates,Nancy alwayscarries a notebookwith her.
brilliance of her debating. 4 For their excellent in the science subjects,Andy and Sheila shared a prize. - For their excellencein the sciencesubjects,Andy and Sheilasharedaprize. 5 It $'as a\'valded to Lisa for her kind to other students.- It was arvardedto Lisa for her kindness to
Practice F One involvedimagining the peopleshewas shy of in their pvjamas so as to lose her awe of them. Unfortunately,this made her evenmore nervolls and she hastily reclothedthem in proper clothes to restore her conposure. Another technique was rather more successful.In order not to be tonguetied, she asked people questions about themselves,their farnilies,schoolsor jobs, hobbies, favourite colours and so on. The people respondedhappily but she had to keep on asking them questions so as not to give them a cirance to questionher back.To cope r,viththis need,Diana corrrpileda list of questions long enough to qualify fbr the Guinness Book of World Records.
other students. 6 I'his unexpected appreciate almost made Lisa cry. - This unexpected appreciationalmost made Lisa cr1.
I5.2 ADVERBIALPHRASES Practice A the minister I To heighten environmental ar'vareness, suggestedlaunching a publicity campaign. 2 M1,uncle is savingas much money as he can in order to retire in comfbrt.
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5 When bargaining at a bazaar, sorne people are ver\r
T5,5 ADVERBIALPHRASES Practice A I The demonstratorsrefused to disperse,leaving the police no choicebut to arrestthem.
successlul. 6 lVe had a brief problem before landing safel-vin Madrid. 7 After graduating from college, he set up a business.
drawing a large 2 The lecture had been r,vell-advertised, cror'rd.
B I was da1,-dreaming lvhile watching 9 When given a frec hand, you did a good job.
3 A freshbreezeblerv,tempering the heat of noon. 4 lrvo friends joined some tor a game.
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Practice B I being gored 2 loiterirg 3 complimented 4 catching
5 The speakerkept contradictinghimself, bervilderingthe audience. 6 Someoneyar'vned,causingthe rest of us to do the same. preventinga crisis. 7 FIeacted srviftlyand rvisel1,, I
l0 FIer grandchildren arrived, making her much more cheerful.
3 A,C
4 A,B
5 A,C
acilon . 6 \\'hile investigating the disappearance of the rnillionaire, the inspector hirnself vanished.
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B committing t hurried l0 sending
Practice D 2 When used as an excuse, a headache sometimes becomes real. 3 Aller analysing al] our tactical errors, lve ntade a ner'r' plan. 4 FIe rvorked seven days a lveek r'rhile being prepared fbr the top job. 5 We are giving him a last chance before takino loo'l
9 Finally the rairrs came, enabling the farmers to plough their lands.
2 B,C,
5 mastering 6 handling 7 keying
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We left the building unlocked last nigl.tt,exposingit to vandals.
Practice B I A,B
A d a l o o k sc h i c a f t e rh a v i n g h e r h a i r s t l l e d .
Practice E 2 The princess n'as smiling and waving rvhile passing by in her chaufleured limousine. 3 After pursuing his dream for years, he suddenly lost interest. 4 She rvanted to see her son before going on a long journel'.
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5 break 6 rvorked 7 poverty
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4 thereforeresulting Practice E 2 Their attempts at coveringup were useless,resulting in ugly paintwork. 3 Those opal earrings suit her, enhancing irer delicate beauty. 4 The idea of the trlp rvassuggestedlast night, delighting the youngsters,. 5 He kept losing at cards,ending up with nothit-tg. 'Ihis morning'sexertionlvastoo much fbr him, triggering 6 a bad headache.
5 \\4rile exploring the cave, they found a strange object. 6 I plan to hitchhike around the rvorld after graduating from college. Practice F '\Vl-rile She said: acting, I portray emotions through nry e1.esand not my facial muscles.' She added this piece of 'ln ad',.ice: ever\.dav lile too, vou must think befbre allou,ing Yourself to smilc. The loveliest woman lvill look a wreck after sniling recklessll' over the -vears.\Vhen smiling into the carnera or at anvone, I never let m1, eyes crinkle up at the comers.' After reading this, are you prepared to give up 'smiling recklessl-v'to avoid wrinkles?
Practice F Driving a car can changea person,making a monster out of a man or woman. It exposesyou to spicylanguage,rvidening your vocabulary greatly. Soon you are an expert at exchangingirrsults, shocking family and friends travelling with you.Youcannot bear to be overtaken,often breakingthe speed limit to even the score. After some time, you Ina-v realisethe lunacy of it all, revertingto your saneself.You start to drive sensibl-vlearningto return rudenessrvith courtesy.
I4.I NOUN PHRASES Practice A 'fhey forgot to tell me about it. 2 'fhis doe sn't entitle you to speak at meetings. 3 4 She no longer avoids singing in public. 5 He expects to be served immediatel-y.
I5.4 ADVERBIALPHRASES Practice A I While travelling in Africa, we took some splendid pictures. to help me. 2 Shelet me dorvnbadly after promisir-rg 3 He sho'"vedto f'"u, ouh". tht"ut"."d
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Practice B 2 She did not fancy sunbathing on such a crorvded beach. 3 I beg you to give this plan a second chance. 4 He must not let this shatter his confldence in his abilitlr 5 We saw the barrels rolling dorvnhill that da1'. 6 The boy n ants to be tutored by that particular teache r.
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4 I can'tget over seeingher in such a predicament. 5 Everymannerism of his seemsto iritate the audience. 6 They are obsessedwith maintaining their old sportscar.
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Practice F She alwaysseemedto be worried even when my fiiends insistedon seeingme safelyhome after extrascienceclasses. One night, when my family was away at a wedding, the lady next door sawwhat must have appearedto be thieveshiding in my backyard. She hurried over to check. She looked ratherdisappointedwhen the burglaryturned out to be three schoolgirlsorganising'OperationCatch Toads'for the next day'sbiology class.
Practice D 13478 Practice E 2 We saw him flinching at the sight of the letter. 3 Somepeoplervon'teventrv to understandhow to usethe Internet. 'l'he neighboursoften hear her talk to her plants. 4 5 At his birth, his parentsstartedsavingfor his education. 6 I don't \\rantyou to sacrificeyour fiee time for this project.
I4.5 NOUN PHRASES Practice A I Rushing around makes me feel drzzy.
Practice F Sheaskedto speakto the chief administrator and began to explainshervaswilling to work asa volunteerto gain experience.He listenedfor a while and then told her the hospital had a vacancyfor a traineeand she onl-vneededto apply.She felt herselfskippingwith delight as she ran to tell her fiiends and she startedto write her applicationletter that afternoon.
2 To organiseall thesebooks won't be easy. 4 Talkingabout the past can be fascinating. 6 To avoid bankruptcy seemedimpossible. 9 Confrontinghim would probably be best. Practice B 2 To promote global peaceis their mission. 3 To losethis fight would upset him. 4 Rehabilitatingstrokevictims needsspecialskills. 5 To leavethe country was his own decision. 6 Indulging in petty jealousieswastedour time.
I4.2 NOUN PHRASES Practice A I Your candidate has proved to be a dedicated party member.
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2 He disappointedus after raisingour hopes.
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3 We congratulatedher on her being electedpresidentof the Nature Societ)'. 4 The mysteriousvisitor turned out to be an old friend. 5 Their businessseemedto prosperdespitethe recession. 6 Sheis committed to improving the servicesin this cit-v 7 They r'villnot succeedin intimidating that girl. B I alwaysdo a sketchbeforepainting a landscape. 9 The children came to love the trips to the city. l0 Our greatestjoywill be to seethe gardenflourishing.
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Practice E 2 CollectingAsian proverbswas my late uncle'spastime. 3 To make money was once his reasonfor living. 4 Facingtheir disapprovaldoesn'tfrighten her in the least. 5 To help the community develophas been / had been our concernall theseyears. 6 To go on doing this is / will be sheerrr.asteof time. PracticeF 4 had I been 2 turned 5 prepared 3 Groning 6 see
Practice B 2 Gradually they came to understand the culture of the country. 3 She charmed them into revealinga number of interestrng secrets. 4 You don't appearto care about your club'sfuture. 5 He is not aboveusing all his savingson a party. 6 We soon gave up fantasiesof being knights in shining armour. Practice C I nursing 2 fbrgotten
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I5.I SENTENCE STRUCTURE PracticeA 2 ( r , 2 ) 3 ( 2 ,r ) 4 (r,2)
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PracticeB I lhe sunrisedidn't interestthem and neither did the sunset. 2 You either stop wastingtime or go straighthome. 3 The dressmay neither fit her nor suit her. 4 That grandfatherclock either stops or goesreally fast. 5 Our parent company has not made any profit this year and neither have our subsidiaries.
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Practice C I This pieceof newswill either make you pleasedor (make you) angry 2 I wouldn't deceive anyone and neither would you (deceiveanyone).
Practice E 2 He',vonthe boys' confidenceby treatingthem as adults. 3 The root of her troublesrvashaving a very bad memory.
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3 Beside, she liked Nita although she hardly talked. Besides,she liked Nita although she hardly talked. 4 Beside,Nita was really a nice girl. - Besides,Nita was reallya nice girl. 5 As the result, she became quite popular. - As a result,
4 The roses haven't bloomed and the chrysanthemums haven't(bloomed)either. 7 Age has not dimmed the castle'ssplendour and neither has neglect(dimmed the castle'ssplendour). 10 We can either go to the book fair with our iriends or (go to the book fair) with our parents.
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Practice D 2 Either he works reasonablehours or his health suffers./ He either works reasonablehours or his health suffers. 3 They aren'tpreparedand I'm not either. 4 We shouldn't be difficult and they shouldn't be either. 5 My parents don't like my music and neither do I enjoy their old tunes. 6 Either the hotel managerdidn't understandmy instructions or the receptionistis forgetful. Practice E I plunge 2 did 3 join
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I5.5 SENTENCE STRUCTURE Practice A I At last 4 Thirdly 7 Next, 2 Firstly 5 At firsr I Firstly, 3 After 6 Lastly
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Practice F 2 B : Either a fireman or a neighbourrescuedthe baby. 3 B : The dialogueis not / isn't convincing and neither is the acting. 4 B : Your son will either do well or perhapsperform brilliantly. 5 B : The soldiers did not / didn't know an1'thingabout the terrain and the officersdidn't either. 6 B : Your friends shouldn'twastetime and you shouldn't either.
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Practice E I To make banana fritters, you need to buy some fresh bananas.Then, you peel the bananas.Next, coat them with flour. Finall,v,fry them. 2 At first, he ordered mushroom soup. After that, he changed his mind and said he wanted tomato soup. Finally,he settledfor chickensoup. 3 First,shampooyour hair. Then, rinse it. After that, dry it. Lastly,comb it. 4 First, wash the towels. Then, hang them up to dry. Finally, fold them. 5 First,Iack looks at the cartoonsin the newspaper.Then, i After that, he reads the spofis pages.Lastly,he scans the front page news.
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Practice F 2 Firstly,read the passage.After that, jot dornnthe important points Lastly,use the points to write a summary of the passage. 3 At first I kept failing my driving test.Then, I passedit on my fourth attempt.At last I could drive around town. 4 First, Dad had the flu. Then, Mum caught it from him. Finally, the whole family was ill. 5 First, switch off the electricity.Then, change the bulb. Lastly,switch on the electricity to check the new bulb 6 Firstlv I cleanedthe cut on my finger.Afterthat, I applied some ointment on it. Lastly,I put a plasterover it.
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Practice E I The room wascrowded.Besides,the air-conditioningwas not working. As a result, we were very uncomfortable. 2 Some picknickers litter the beaches.As a result, the beachesare dirty and unattractive. Moreover,our country getsa bad name. 3 This airline has a good safety record. Besides,it offers excellentservice.As a result,it is very popular. 4 The neighbourhood is very noisy.As a result, the residents' hearing may be affected.Moreover,they become nervousand irritable. 5 I did not join them for the movie.Besides,I had read the book. Moreover,the reviewswere no good.
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Practice F I Somemore shewas from another country and shewas a shy girl. r Moreover,she was fiom another country and she was a shy girl. 2 As the result, she was very unhappy. - As a result, she
Practice B 2 Seldom is an author'sfirst novel acceptedby this publisher. 3 If this strategyshould fail, wed haveto give up.
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17 REDUNDANCY Practice A 2 We walked all the way there e+Jeet. 3 You are behavinglike ae++*flunatic. 4 The pearl diver plunged de.'+r+into the sea. 5 Shege+Cycoaxedher little son to finish his porridge. 6 A car hurtled dorvn the road a|€+e€,{{p€€d. 7 Your sister r,villgrow up to be a gerlpeus beauty. 8 SoonYoshikowill be returning baek to Japan. 9 The fire razed the planetarium €€ffr?l€t€ly. l 0 T h e p r i c e so f g o o d sa r es o a r i n g c p . ll I've finished my assignmentbut I may have to redo it
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Practice G I Lady : Don't look now but the woman in dark glasses alone at that table is a celebrity. 2 Friend: Actuallv I spotted her when she entered the restaurant.i I spottedher when she enteredthe restaurant,in fact. 3 Lady : \t\hy did you keep quiet? / \tVhy didn't lrou say an1'thing? 4 Friend : I always f'eel sorry fbr stars trying to escape from their fans. 5 Lady : Okay,rve'llleaveher alone to enjoy her meal. / 1,vs'11 let her enjoy her meal undisturbed. Oka1,,
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Practice D 2 1]19!q - the many outstanding speakers 3 That speaker - a law lecturer 4 this - "If your father committed a murder and he confessedthe crime to you, i'vhatwould -voudo?" 5 that - the very difficult question 6 these - I r'vouldlisten to him. I would hold his hand. I',vouldput my arms around him. I would even cry with him 7 him - the lawl'er's tather 8 the crime - the murder 9 it * His answer
Practice D 2568I0 Practice E 2 The bullets could not penetratethesewalls. 3 Without sheddinga tear,she walked through the departure gate. / She walked dry-eyedthrough the departure gare. 4 The rich old man is known to be a miser. 5 Feelingmiserable,I lay staringat the ceiling. / I lay staring unhappily at the ceiling. 6 Carlwas overjoyedto hear ofyour success.
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D I The dog is usually taken out in the evening for a long r,valkby one of us. behaviourthoroughly shockedus. 2 The group'sror'vd,v 3 Traditional methods of weaving and dyeing have been practisedbv the women of that community for hundreds of years. 4 The renovationsto the house will have been completed byWilson just befbreChristmas./ The renovationsto the houservill havebeen completedjust belore Christmasbv Wilson. 5 The red van was being tailed all the way from the airport by a police car and a helicopter.
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D A few weeks ago, g f.r.nd r,vhowas in that choir asked me I was interested in a1gqnlon. - A few weeks ago, a friend who was in that choir askedme if / whether I was interestedin a reunion. z IL" rylt !gy, t 99.t4!q to have copies made of the photograph because of they ryogld b9 gq9! to give as preslnls qt lbg Ieqqlon. - The next day, I decided to havecopiesmade of the photographbecausethey would I
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