REVIEW I

I. TO-INFINITIVES / BARE INFINITIVES / GERUNDS

1. Many young people are fond of -------------- football and other kinds of sports.
A. play B. to play C. playing D. played
2. They couldnt help -------------- when they heard the little boy singing a love song.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
3. Your house needs -------------- .
A. redecorated B. redecorating C. being redecorated D. to redecorate
4. I remember -------------- them to play in my garden.
A. to allow B. allow C. allowing D. allowed
5. It was a nasty memory. Do you remember both of us wearing sunglasses to avoid -------------- by the
supervisors?
A. to recognize B. to be recognized C. recognizing D. being recognized
6. I cant bear thinking back of that time. Id rather -------------- equally.
A. treatB. be treated C. have treated D. treating
7. Did you accuse Nam of -------------- a plate? Well, I saw him -------------- it off the table with his elbow.
A. break/ knock B. breaking/ knocking C. to break/ to knock D. breaking/ knock
8. We found it very difficult -------------- with Gamma.
A. to work B. work C. working D. worked
9. I cant read when I am traveling. It makes me -------------- sick.
A. feel B. to feel C. felt D. feeling
10. I need -------------- whats in the letter. Why dont you let me -------------- it?
A. to know/ to read B. know/ read C. to know/ read D. knowing/ read
11. I suggest -------------- some more mathematical puzzles.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. done
12. We regret -------------- you that we cannot approve your suggestion.
A. inform B. to inform C. informing D. informed
13. The driver stopped -------------- a coffee because he felt sleepy.
A. have B. to have C. having D. had
14. Have you ever considered -------------- a pharmacist?
A. become B. becoming C. to become D. became
15. You had better -------------- at home until you feel better.
A. staying B. stayed C. to stay D. stay
16. I remember -------------- my mother said the grass in the garden needed --------------.
A. to hear/cutting B. hear/cut C. heard/to cut D. hearing/ cutting
17. Peter sometimes help his sister --------------.
A. do homework B. to do homework C. with homework D. all are correct
18. I would rather -------------- at home than --------------out with you.
A. staying/going B. to stay/ to go C. stay/go D. stayed/went
19. I would rather you --------------.
A. drive B. to drive C. drove D. driven
20. She didnt say a word and left the room.
A. She left the room without saying a word B. She leaving the room without saying a word
C. She left the room saying a word D. She left the room to say a word.
21. My father wanted me -------------- a pilot.
A. become B. to become C. becoming D. became
22. Please wait a minute. My boss is busy -------------- something.
A. write B. writing C. to write D. to writing
23. My teacher doesnt allow us -------------- while he is explaining the lesson.
A. talk B. to talk C. talking D. talked
24. We have plenty of time. We neednt --------------
A. hurry B. to hurry C. hurrying D. hurried
25. I promised -------------- on time. I mustnt -------------- late.
A. be/be B. to be/to be C. to be/ be D. be/to be
26. Mary and I are looking forward -------------- you.
A. of seeing B. for seeing C. to seeing D. to see
27. Im sure that he knows -------------- this new machine.
A. to use B. using C. how using D. how to use
28. Psychiatrists and doctors have failed -------------- people not to drink.
A. to tell B. telling C. tell D. told
29. The students are used to -------------- in the school library.
A. working B. work C. to work D. worked
30. Our room needs -------------- up.
A. tidied B. to tide C. tidy D. tidying
31. Mercurys low gravity makes you -------------- very light in a spaceship.
A. feel B. feeling C. to feel D. felt
32. Was the test long?. Yes, John was the only one -------------- it
A. to finish B. finishing C. finished D. finish
33. A lots of needs -------------- to the house before anyone can move in.
A. be done B. doing C. to do D. done
34. It is about time you -------------- harder for the next exam.
A. worked B. working C. work D. to work
35. If he really doesnt feel like ------------ now, I suggested that he should go out for some fresh air.
A. work B. to work C. worked D. working
II. Reported Speech
1. He asked them --------------.
A. help him B. should help him C. to help him D. help to him
2. She said that she -------------- there the year before.
A. went B. had gone C. would go D. goes
3. Peter asked Jane why -------------- the film on T.V the previous night.
A. didnt she watch B. hadnt she watched
C. she doesnt watch D. she hadnt watched
4. They said they -------------- us if we needed.
A. help B. helped C. would help D. had helped
5. He advised them -------------- in class.
A. to not talk B. not to talk C. to talk not D. dont talk
6. She said to us Dont be late again.
A. She said us not to be late again. B. She told us to be not late again.
C. She told to us not to be late again. D. She told us not to be late again.
7. John shouldnt have behaved so badly., said Janet.
A. Janet doesn't like John's behaviors. B. Janet was angry with John.
C. Janet disliked John. D. Janet objected to John's behaviors.
8. John said You had better not lend them any money, Daisy.
A. John said Daisy not to lend them any money.
B. John advised Daisy should not lend any money.
C. John said to Daisy not lend them any money.
D. John advised Daisy not to lend them any money.
9. Im sorry I have to leave so early, he said.
A. He apologized for having to leave early. B. He apologized to have to leave early.
C. He apologized that he has to leave early D. He apologized to have left early.
10. Can I borrow your pen please, Sam?, said Gillian.
A. Gillian asked Sam if she can borrow his pen.
B. Gillian asked Sam if she could borrow his pen.
C. Gillian asked Sam she can borrow his pen.
 D. Gillian asked Sam she could borrow his pen.
11. Where did you go last night, Nam?, said Hoa
A. Hoa said to Nam where had he gone the night before.
B. Hoa said to Nam where he had gone the night before.
C. Hoa told Nam where he had gone last night.
D. Hoa asked Nam where he had gone the night before.
12. What were you doing last night, Mr. John? The police asked.
A. The police asked what were you doing last night, Mr. John.
B. The police asked Mr. John what he had been doing the night before.
C. The police asked Mr. John what had he been done the night before.
D. The police asked Mr. John what he had done the night before.
13. Some one was wondering if the taxi -------------- yet.
A. had arrived B. arrived C. arrives D. had arrived
14. The government has announced that taxes --------------.
A. would be raised B. had been raised C. were raised D. will be raised
15. Some one -------------- the tickets are free.
A. said me B. said me that C. told to me D. told me
16. He said he would do it --------------.
A. yesterday B. the following day C. the previous day D. the day before
17. He proved that the earth -------------- round the Sun.
A. had gone B. was going C. goes D. would go
18. I told you -------------- the computer, didnt it?
A. to switch off B. dont switch off C. not switch off D. switch off
19. Claire wanted to know what time --------------.
A. do the banks close B. the banks closed C. did the banks close D. the banks would close
20. Ann -------------- and left.
A. said good bye B. said me good bye C. told me good bye D. goodbye me
III. Conditionals
1. Hurry up or we will be late for the last bus.
If
2. It was very cold yesterday, so we couldnt go swimming.
If
3. He had a flu because he went out in the rain last night.
If
4. Ellen didnt have much money in the bank, so she was very worried.
If
5. Stop talking or you wont understand the lesson.
Unless
6. She cant buy the dictionary because she doesnt have enough money.
If
Exercise: Choose the best answer:
1. If Jake ------------- to go on the trip, would you have gone?
A. doesnt agree B. didnt agree C. hadnt agreed D. wouldnt agree
2. If energy ------------- inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different.
A. is B. will be C. would be D. were
3. Unless you ------------- all of my questions, I cant do anything to help you.
A. answered B. answer C. would answer D. are answering
4. Had you told me that this was going to happen, I ------------- it.
A. hadnt believed B. dont believe C. cant believe D. would never have believed
5. -------------- interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
A. If I am B. Should I C. I was D. Were I
6. If I had enough money, --------------.
A. I will buy that house B. I am buy that house
C. I can buy that house D. I could buy that house
7. Had I had time, I -------------- to the beach with you this weekend.
A. will come B. would come C. will have come D. would have come
8. If he -------------- that she was in the hospital, he -------------- to see her.
A. knows/ will come B. knew/ would come
C. had known/ would have come D. has known/will have come
9. If everything is all right, we -------------- our work on time.
A. complete B. are completing C. have completed D. will complete
10. If I were you, I would work hard.
A. You would rather not work so hard B. You should work harder
C. You should work with me. D. Do not work so hard.
11. We didnt visit the museum because we had no time.
A. If we have time, we will visit the museum.
C. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
B. If we had time, we would visit the museum.
D. If we had had time, we will have visited the museum.
12. -------------- I have time, I will go with you.
A. If B. Unless C. So D. So that
13. -------------- harder, you would have passed the exam.
A. If you studied B. If had you studied C. Had you studied D. Were you studied
14. If the police hadnt saved me, I -------------- at that time.
A. will die B. would die C. will have died D. would have died
15. -------------- at 4 oclock, we would have missed seeing Bob.
A. If we had gone B. Had we gone C. because we had gone D. A and B

PARTICIPLE REPORTED SPEECH - TENSES

1. After he had learned his lessons, he went out to play.

2. While I was walking along the street, I saw a dead cobra.

3. Although he was wealthy and educated, he never made a name.

4. If you follow my advice, you will win your object.

5. As he was driven out of his country, he sought asylum in a foreign land.

6. A gypsy who was wandering across the fields found the baby.

1. We switched off the lights before we went to bed.

2. The boy asked his mothers permission and then went out to play.

3. As he had drunk too much, he didnt drive home himself.

4. We have done two tests today, so we are exhausted.

5. She filled the washing machine and switched it on.

6. She had been to disco the night before and she overslept in the morning.

7. We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening.

8. She had not slept for two days and therefore she wasnt able to concentrate.

9. Since I had not seen him for ages, I didnt recognize him.

10. I had not ridden a horse for a long time and I found it very difficult to keep in the saddle.

11. Zoe had practiced a lot, so she was sure of her winning in the competition.

2. Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw.

When .............................
3. The volunteers couldnt mow the old ladys lawns because of the rain.
The rain prevented ..................
4. David did his homework and they went to bed.
After..............
5. It is easy for anyone to learn how to cook.
Learning..............
1. I told him off. Then I realized I was wrong.
.
2. I worked very hard for the exam. Then I passed it.
After .........................................
3. First I considered what to study. Then I decided to major in Maths
After ...........................................
4. She wrote a letter. Then she went to bed.
After ......................................................
5. He bought a radio. First he checked the price.
After ........................................
2. Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw.
When .........
3. The volunteers couldnt mow the old ladys lawns because of the rain.
The rain prevented ........
4. Dave did his homework and then went to bed.
After having.........
5. It is easy for anyone to learn how to cook.
Learning...........
6. The lady who is having a chat with Mr. Smith is the manager of the travel agency.
The lady having .....
7. He is the head of the village. He often tells the villagers to protect the farmland.
Being the head of ...........
8. It isnt polite to ask people about their salary.
Asking people.........
9. It costs a lot of money to study abroad.
Studying ........
10. It takes a long time to become a doctor.
Becoming.........
1. Me ? NO, I didnt take Sues calculator, said Bob.
Bob denied
2. Im sorry I couldnt come on Saturday, said David.
David apologized .
3. Why dont we go back to Singapore ? I said.
I suggested
4. No, I really dont want to stay the night , Sophia, Ann said.
Ann insisted on .
5. Congratulation on getting engaged, Sue, said Harry.
Harry congratulated
6. You stole Tims watch. Didnt you, John !
Tim mother accused .
7. Im very grateful to you for your help, Mr. Smith.
Sue thanked ..
8. It true. I killed the man.
He admitted
9. Laura didnt think she could move the piano. She didnt even try.
-Laura didnt
1.Polly didnt do her homework. She forgot this.
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2.The driver wanted to buy some cigarettes. So he stopped .
.
3.I have to work late . The manager wants me to.
.
4.He asked us to finish the report soon.We didnt mind it.
.
5.Why do you watch her all the time ? She hates this .
.
6.Graham was rude to Louise .But he didnt mean it .
.
7.What about painting the shelves ? They need it .
.
8.That man was involved in the theft .But he denied .
.
9.They will introduce you to the boss . Do you expect it ?
.
10.We are going to spend our holiday on a Spanish beach next year . We have decided this.
.
1.We went to Chicago for the first time .
We have .before.
2.The police arrived too late , so the robber escaped .
By the time the police arrived ,.
3.The phone call interrupted my breakfast .
I was.......... ..
4.Sheila went out for the evening , but first she washed her hair .
Before Sheila..
5.First Trudy read the book and then she decided that she didnt like it .
After Trudy
6.They got to the theatre after the beginning of the play.
When they
7.Mr John used to jog a lot .
Mr John ..in the past .
8.How long have you had your computer ?
When ..
9.In the middle of our dinner , there was a knock at the door .
While we
10.She didnt get anyone to repair the car for her .
She repaired
1. Would you like to spend next week with us? they said.
.
2. I hear you passed your driving test first time. Congratulations! John said.
.
3. Dont forget to post the letter! he said.
.
4. Im terribly sorry Im late, Flora said.
.
5. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After............................................. .................................................. ....................
6.1 last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
I haven't seen.............................................. ..................................................
7. She started learning English 10 years ago.
She has.
8. You shouldnt eat too much meat. ( had better)

9. Knowing English is very useful.

It ....
10. Thank you for helping me.
It was kind ...
11. I advise you to wear a coat when you go out (had better)

45. I dont like to watch TV (dislike)

43. I saw Linda last on New years Day (since)

1) This is the first time he went abroad.=> He hasnt

2) She started driving 1 month ago.=> She has
3) We began eating when it started to rain.=> We have
4) I last had my hair cut when I left her.=> I havent.
5) The last time she kissed me was 5 months ago.=> She hasnt.
6) It is a long time since we last met.=> We havent..
7) When did you have it ?=> How long ..?
8) This is the first time I had such a delicious meal .=> I havent..
9) I havent seen him for 8 days.=> The last ..
10) I havent taken a bath since Monday.=> It is .