21.1.2 Thể phủ định (Negative form)

car

work

news

meat

photo

golf

banana

rice

song

minute

music

flower

money

ship

advice

love

furniture

electricity

water

meal

Did you hear ______ just now?

There was somebody in the house because there was ______ on inside.

What would it be like to travel at the speed of ______?

I didn't have ______ for breakfast.

We had ______ in Paris.

It's very difficult to find ______ at the moment.

They offered me a job because I had a lot of ______.

I haven't got ______ to write on.

Bad news ______ make people happy.

We had ______ while we were on holiday.

______ too long. You should have it/ them cut.

Let me give you ______.

The house is built of ______.

If you want to know the news, you can read ______.

Homework should not be used as a ______ of controlling children.

The results of Dr. Noll's experiment was/ were published in a scientific journal.

One of your children has/ have lost a shoe.

A number of police officers here works/ work with dogs.

There is/ are some interesting pictures in today's paper.

No two teams wear the same. Each team wears/ wear a different color.

Every man, woman, and child is/ are protected under the law.

The cattle is/ are going to be sold with the farm.

An officer and his dog has/ have to work closely together.

My cat as well as my dogs likes/ like cat food.

Gymnastics is/ are an easy lesson at school.

The trousers you bought for me doesn’t/ don’t fit me.

Where do/ does your family live?

Three days isn’t/ aren’t long enough for a good holiday.

My cousin, along with my aunt and uncle, works/ work in my grandpa’s hardware store.

Measles is/ are cured without much difficulty nowadays.

The United Nations has/ have its headquarters in New York.

Neither the moon nor stars is/ are visible in this dark night.

Why isn’t/ aren’t there a hospital close to those villages?

The staff at the school wasn’t/ weren’t happy with their working conditions.

The news on the radio and TV stations confirms/ confirm that a serious storm is approaching our city.

I don’t like very hot weather. Thirty degrees is/ are too warm for me.

Not all policemen is/ are allowed to carry guns.

One of our jobs is/ are to prevent crime happening in the first place.

A lot of crime is/ are caused by people being careless.

Each of my friends has/ have a present.

The number of desks in that classroom is/ are thirty-five.

The remains of the meal was/ were thrown in the bin.

Three-fourths of the pizzas has/ have been already eaten.

Can I borrow your scissors? Mine isn’t/ aren’t sharp enough.

Five times five is/ are twenty-five.

I like a classical music very much.

The crowd are all enjoying the game.

My grandmother wears glass when she reads.

We like Martin and Jill. They're nice persons.

The government want to increase taxes.

Cattle was driven hundreds of miles.

This scissors is not very sharp.

That's a wonderful news!

There was a police officer standing at the corner.

Leafs turn yellow in the fall.

I'm going to buy a new pyjama.

There is some luggages in the car.

Three pounds are not a big enough tip.

I heard an interesting piece of information.

The police hasn't made any arrests lately.

the daughter/ Mr Hill

the name/ this street

the gardens/ our neighbors

the children/ Don and Mary

the wedding/ the friend/ Helen

the ground floor/ the building

the car/ the parents/ Mike

the economic policy/ the government

the money/ the gangsters

the tail/ the horse

the house/ the people we met in Spain

the arm/ the chair

the monthly meeting/ the club

the work/ last year

the death/ someone important

the middle/ the night

the room/ my sisters

the door/ the garage

The meeting tomorrow has been cancelled.

The only cinema in the town has closed down.

Exports from Britain to the United States have fallen recently.

Tourism is the main industry in the region.

The prices this year are even lower.

A rest for five minutes is enough for me.

From here it's a drive of two hours.

I'll see you in a week.

The paper yesterday reported the assassination of the Prime Minister.

The journey to Brighton from London takes only one hour by train.

Some parts of King Lear are extremely difficult to understand.

That he will fail is clear to everyone but himself.

Finding our way home won't be easy.

My question itself made him angry.

Meeting each other on this occasion is a good chance.

Do you think that to explain to him what happened is difficult?

People think that he is the best doctor in this city.

To fall asleep like that is stupid.

Did you and your/ yours friends have a nice holiday?

Is this Alice’s book or your/ yours? ~ It’s her/ hers.

Who/ Whose car is that on the driveway? ~ I don’t know, not our/ ours.

Take your/ yours feet off the table. It/ Its legs aren’t very strong.

The Whartons are spending August in our/ ours flat, and we’re borrowing their/ theirs.

That’s my/ mine coat, and the scarf is my/ mine too.

Your/ Yours eyes are blue and her/ hers are brown.

They claim the money is all their/ theirs.

Unfortunately, the town has lost its/ its only cinema.

Rachel has got her/ hers own calculator. She doesn't borrow my/ mine.

I go to school with _________ every day.

We saw _________ at the Union last Friday.

Isn't _________ a nice person?

John and _________ gave the money to the boy.

Your record is scratched and _________ is, too.

John's shoes were worn out, so he bought _________ a pair of new shoes.

Who does this CD belong to? ~ _________ I've just bought it.

The manager _________ welcomed us to the hotel.

Mary and _________ would rather go to the movies.

Just help _________ to sandwiches, won't you?

Could you lend Sue your ruler? _________ has just been broken.

This parcel is for George and _________.

Is that Mary over there? Yes, that's _________.

John and Tom, you _________ have to do it.

It was _________ who called you.

She told (nobody/ anybody) about her wedding.

(Everyone/ someone) knows the man is a thief, but (anyone/ no one) dares to say so publicly.

I can't go to the party. I haven't got (nothing/ anything) to wear.

I'd like to go away (somewhere/ nowhere) if I can. (Someone/ Anyone) I know has invited me to his villa in Portugal, so I may go there.

What's in that box? ~(Nothing/ Anything). It's empty.

I don't know (nothing/ anything) about economics.

Has Matthew got a job yet? ~No, but he's looked (somewhere/ everywhere). He hates the idea of sitting around doing (something/ nothing).

The accident looked serious but fortunately (nobody/ anybody) was injured.

Could you do (anything/ something) for me, please?

There was complete silence in the room. (Somebody/ Nobody) said (anything/ something).

We had to wait because someone had lost its/ their ticket.

One of the policemen had injured his/ their arm.

Most of these shoes is/ are in fashion now.

No one likes/ like going to the dentist, do he/ they?

If anybody wants/ want to leave early, she/ they can.

One of the guests had brought something wrapped in brown paper. She put it/ them on the table.

Some of my friends has/ have arrived.

No tourists ever come/ comes to our village.

Everybody have/ has to leave his/ their bags outside.

No car is/ are allowed in the city center.

I can't go to a party. I haven't got ________ to wear.

Take care of ________, Ann.

________ would be lovely to see you again.

If you want some apples, I'll get you ________ at the shop.

We've brought some food with ________.

Who's there? ~ Only ________.

Is ________ a post office near here?

Everyone has to leave ________ bags outside.

The two girls often wear ________ clothes.

Have you had enough to eat, or would you like ________ else?

Have you seen my calculator? I can't find it ________.

Peter has two brothers, but he doesn't speak to ________ of them.

Johnson spent ________ his life in the South.

We could all do more to keep healthy. We don't look after ________ properly.

The two boxers did their best to knock ________ out.

a vase (glass/ old/ lovely)

a pullover (green/ new)

a box (metal/ black/ small)

a basin (sugar/ antique/ silver)

shoes (black/ leather/ big)

a dress (new/ blue/ nice)

a mirror (wall/ attractive)

a seat (wooden/ expensive/ garden)

a painting (French/ interesting/ old)

a singer (opera/ famous/ Italian)

hair (black/ straight/ long)

stamps (postage/ valuable/ Australian)

chairs (kitchen/ red/ metal)

a boat (model/ splendid/ old)

a journey (boring/ train/ long)

some questions (easy/ nice/ quiz)

a day (sunny/ beautiful)

an avenue (long/ wide)

a cat (fat/ black/ yellow/ big)

This computer is for business. It's Japanese. And it's powerful.

This fire is electric. It's excellent. And it's small.

This is a chocolate bar. It's new. And it's a big bar.

This comedy is American. It's for television. And it's terrific.

These doors are aluminium. They're for your garage. And they're stylish.

Those shoes are modern. They're for sports. And they're wonderful.

This phone is a mobile. It's German. And it's very good.

Are you going on holiday that year?

That was a very good idea of you.

You've got a lot books, haven't you?

I don't know the meeting's time.

Nigel has hurt the leg.

All rooms in the house were cold.

Every of the four doors was locked.

I live my life, and my sister lives her.

The both socks have got holes in them.

Here's a copy of this week magazine.

This sweater is losing it's color.

I want some paper, but there's no in here.

Mark was only spending one night away. He quickly put a little things into a bag.

I take photos, but not as lots of as I used to.

There were cars parked along each street in town.

I've lived here more than half my life. (most)

Your house is bigger than our house. (ours)

I've forgotten my doctor's name. (of)

We haven't had much warning of the changes. (little)

Such a large number of people have applied for the job. (so)

I met one of your old friends at a party. (an)

Both the chairs are uncomfortable. (neither)

All the hotels were full. (every)

My holiday starts ten days from now. (time)

I go always to work by car.

Jim doesn't like very much coffee.

He drinks two cups of coffee every evening.

I phoned Tom immediately after hearing it.

Did you go late to bed last night?

Steve gets hardly ever angry.

We soon found the solution to the problem.

Jane has usually to hurry in the morning.

What did you learn today at school?

We all were tired so we all fell asleep.

I met on my way home an old friend.

You aren't enough tall to play basketball.

Anne was fairly happy with the result.

The President died at his home peacefully.

afford/ can't/ certainly/ a new car/ we

Tom/ carefully/ cut/ the paper

didn't/ far/ the tourists/ walk

for a long time/ have lived/ in the same house/ they

I/ been/ recently/ to the cinema/ haven't

to the bank/ goes/ every Friday/ Mrs Brown

last year/ saw/ Mrs Michael/ occasionally/ John/ in the supermarket

The Queen/ since 1985/ the show/ has visited/ regularly.

to Greek/ the Prime Minister/ last year/ went

didn't see/ you/ I/ on Saturday night/ at the party.

yesterday/ the protesters/ marched/ through the streets

they/ at the theater/ arrived/ late/ last night

obviously/ Olga/ hard/ studying/ recently/ has/ been

safely/ landed/ they/ fortunately/ on a small airfield.

I’m getting quite ______.

We could walk ______ around the aircraft.

She went to bed ______, and she was sleeping ______.

The man looked ______ around the room.

______ with dark hair is my sister’s boyfriend.

I’m sure you could win the match if you tried ______.

They performed the experiment ______.

Mom called and said she’d be home ______.

We became ______ after eating the contaminated food.

I think Egypt is a ______ country.

He drove as ______ as he could to the hospital.

I’ll ______ make dinner if you want me to.

What’s wrong? You look ______.

It wasn’t a serious accident. The car was only ______ damaged.

Please keep quiet/ quietly! The baby is sleeping.

They hard/ hardly know each other.

The noise in the school makes learning difficult/ difficulty.

She invented a new kind of wheelchair for the disabled/ the disabled people.

She fell and hurt herself quite bad/ badly.

Linda likes wearing colourful/ colourfully clothes.

I think you behaved very selfish/ selfishly.

Don't go up the ladder. It doesn't look safe/ safely.

I tried hard/ hardly to remember her name but I couldn't.

I'm very confused/ confusing about what to do.

Rachel arrived late/ lately, as usual.

Why are you walking so slow/ slowly? Are you tired?

The medicine tastes awful/ awfully.

It's a reasonable/ reasonably cheap restaurant and the food is extremely good/ well.

I'm pleased the plan worked so good/ goodly/ well.

The hostages must be very afraid/ frightened people.

You're the luckiest person I know.

The situation is getting difficulter.

Silver isn't as expensive as gold.

This is the quicker way to school.

Is Rachel elder than Vicky?

Who is the cleverest student of the class?

This month has been weter than last month.

The weather is getting more and more hot.

The telephone is one of the most useful inventions ever.

You and Luke are both better than I.

This game is more exciting as the last one.

The piano is heavier than the sofa.

She is the rich woman in the world.

I don't have as much tapes as you.

You're taller than he is.

She was crying all day long.

We showed her the photo album.

She gave the book to the teacher.

He slept for seven hours.

We lived in Mexico for two years.

The people painted their house blue.

They laughed at the joke.

Kathy lies in the hammock on summer afternoons.

Geoffrey bought the boat yesterday.

She waited for the bus.

The child has fallen asleep.

She called me a liar.

The old man went mad.

The donkey kept braying.

The tea is hot.

Why did you go home early? (you needn't/ go/ home early)

I wonder why Tom didn't phone me. (he must/ forget)

You've signed the contract. (it/ can't/ change/ now)

What's Linda doing? ~ I'm not sure. (she may/ watch/ television)

Ann was standing outside the cinema. (she must/ wait/ for somebody)

He was in prison at the time that the crime was committed, so (he couldn't/ do/ it)

Why weren't you here earlier? (you ought/ be/ here earlier)

Why didn't you ask me to help you? (I would/ help/ you)

I'm surprised nobody told you that the road was very dangerous. (you should/ warn)

George was in strange mood yesterday. (he might not/ feel/ very well)

We should be careful. (ought)

I managed to finish all my work. (able)

I realize that it was a terrible experience for you. (must)

It's against the rules for players to have a drink. (allowed)

The best thing for you to do is to sit down. (better)

The report must be on my desk tomorrow. (has)

It's possible that Joanna did not receive my message. (might)

It's impossible for Martin to be jogging in this weather. (can't)

It was not necessary for Nancy to clean the flat. (didn't)

we/ must/ avoid/ waste/ so much time

it/ not/ worth/ take/ a taxi

Jane/ like/ see/ the Rocky Mountain/ some day

I/ not/ fancy/ go/ for a walk

we/ mean/ give/ Judy/ a nice welcome/ yesterday

Tom/ not/ like/ swim/ much

I/ can't face/ get up/ at five/ tomorrow

last year/ we/ make/ an agreement/ work/ together

yesterday/ you/ promise/ carry on/ shoot/ the film

my father/ seem/ get/ better/ now

I'd rather/ you/ do/ the shopping

my mother/ not/ used/ walk/ so far

he/ insist/ show/ his photographs/ me

Bill/ suggest/ have/ dinner/ early

Police found the woman to lie/ lying dead on the floor.

I don't mind to be shouted/ being shouted at by him. He threatened to sack/ sacking me last week, but he apologised very politely later.

We had arranged to meet/ meeting in my office so that he could check/ checking the documents.

We found it very difficult to work/ working with Gemma. She keeps forgetting to pass/ passing on important message, and she won't let anybody to help/ help her.

Thank you for invite/ inviting me to come and see you next month. I'm already excited about to see/ seeing you again.

Look! We aren't allowed to park/ parking here. The car needs to park/ parking on the right position.

I came here to see/ seeing Janet. She must have forgotten I was coming. ~ It seems rather careless of her to forget/ forgetting.

You say you need some advice? ~Yes, I'm sorry to bother/ bothering you, but I don't know who to ask/ to be asked.

I planned to visit/ visiting my parents last week, but they suggested to postpone/ postponing the visit for a week because they hadn't finished to decorate/ decorating the spare room.

The orator stopped talking/ to talk. He felt thirsty so he stopped to have/ having a drink.

I had difficulty to find/ finding way to solve the situation. ~ There's nothing you can do about this situation, so it's no use to worry/ worrying about it.

I congratulated Ann on to pass/ passing the exam. She spent a lot of time to study/ studying.

Did you accuse Nigel of to break/ breaking a plate? ~ Well, I saw him knock/ knocking it off the table with his elbow.

Are you going to have a rest now after to do/ doing all the cleaning? ~ No, I've got some letter to write/ writing.

I'm annoyed about to be/ being late. ~ Well, I told you to set/ setting off in good time, didn't I?

She would like him to wear/ wearing a tie because they are going to a concert.

I'm sorry to keep/ keeping you to wait/ waiting. But I'm really afraid to go/ going out in the rain.

I can't read when I'm traveling. It makes me feel/ to feel sick, even in a train. I'd rather just look/ looking out of the window.

I need to know/ knowing what's in the letter. Why don't you let me read/ reading it?

We'd hate the house to be left/ being left empty.

You'll have to cut down your living expenses a little.

I must think that matter over carefully before I answer you.

That company is going to put up a new building on this corner.

The two girls take after their mother very much in appearance.

Look each sentence over carefully. Cross out the incorrect words.

Mr. Lam's job seems to take up all of his spare time.

They are going to pull that building down.

We had to call off the picnic because of the bad weather.

We heard the bomb go off five miles away.

These books are overdue. When are you going to take them back?

When you make up that list for me, don't leave any names out.

We worked out how much of our salaries we would have to save each year.

That woman certainly tried hard to show off her abilities.

When I was looking through my papers, I came across this picture.

I suggest that you talk the matter over with your boss first of all.

Did the workers carry out the foreman's instructions carefully?

Is the committee going to turn down his application for admission?

Should we go over the lesson now or put it off until later tonight?

How many people do you expect to show up at the meeting tonight?

I think this storm will hold up the flights.

There are some pens here. Why don't you pick out one or two?

I tried to interrupt the two men, but they went on arguing anyway.

Trevor gave up playing football years ago.

Those three letters are an abbreviation. They stand for something.

I don't see how you can put up with such bad working conditions.

I'm trying to find my diary. (looking)

You're too young to stop working. (give)

This bag is Janet's. (belongs)

The police continued to watch the house. (carried)

They talked about the plan. (discussed)

I haven't got any money left. (run)

The staff all have great respect for their boss. (look)

I wouldn't tolerate such terrible conditions. (put)

They'll have to postpone the game. (off)

I visited some old friends while I was in Manchester. (called)

I'm trying to reduce the amount of coffee I drink. (cut)

We're trying to arrange a holiday together. (up)

The teacher was dictating so fast, we couldn't go as fast as her. (keep)

I always like to enter quiz competition. (go)

We got some money from the insurance company, but nothing could compensate for losing my wedding ring. (make)

I found this film quite disappointing. (let)

I don't think Jack's story about seeing the ghost was true. (made)

I'm bored with waiting for her to telephone. (fed)

The fire suddenly started in the early hours of the morning. (broke)

If you don't know the number, you can find it in the phone book. (up)

We've arranged a meeting for next Tuesday.

Be careful! There's a car coming.

The government is introducing a new tax on computers.

I was always nervous as the plane went into the air.

The problem isn't going to just disappear.

Everything is so expensive. Prices seem to be increasing all the time.

How did the accident happen?

There used to be a restaurant here, but it went out of business a year ago.

A: They're going to demolish this beautiful old building. B: I know. Some protesters were distributing leaflets about it.

Tom often pays us short visits without warning.

I didn't expect to win the competition. I only entered it for a joke.

Before you accept this offer, please consider it carefully.

We can't continue if you don't co-operate.

He was offered a new job, but he refused it because he didn't want to move house.

I'm sure we'll all remember this holiday with great pleasure.

He loves her. She loves him. They are getting married.

I can paint the lounge. I can clean the fridge. I can't do both.

Mr Downes seemed poor. In fact, he had a lot of money.

Tim is sleeping. You can't speak to him at the moment.

The postman banged the gate. He shouted at Lulu. She bit him.

My mother wanted me to become a doctor. I didn't.

Nick didn't understand the lesson. He couldn't do the homework.

A bee flew into the classroom this morning. It stung me.

You mustn't put this in the washing machine. You must wash it by hand. You must dry-clean it.

We lay in the sun. We got hot. We swam. We cooled off.

Louis broke her watch. Then she borrowed mine.

We might go to Spain. We might go to France.

Mike could speak French. He could speak Spanish. He couldn't write them.

We went to the museum. It was closed. We went to the cinema.

I must get to the post office earlier than it closes.

My leg hurts at the time I walk.

Mark heard the news on the radio during the time he was driving home.

We’re going to tidy up later than everyone has gone.

It started to rain immediately after she had left.

You have to wait up to the time the light changes to green.

I’ve been sad from the time you left me.

Think of me during the time I’m away.

Come back earlier than I forget you.

Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. (although)

Our team won by a large margin. No one thought we would win the championship. (but)

I could not see his face clearly. He was standing in the shadow. (so)

We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of)

Tom was late. So was Ann. (both ... and)

You don't practice. You won't learn to use a keyboard properly. (unless)

The man spoke very slowly. He wanted me to understand what he said. (so that)

We can leave today. We can leave tomorrow. (either ... or)

You can use my car. You drive carefully. (as long as)

She earned her living by selling newspapers. She got a B.A. degree. (even though)

This prize will mean an honour for him. It will mean an honour for us. (not only ... but also)

Our flight was delayed. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (Since)

I'm sorry to say that Paul has no patience. He has no sensitivity to others. (neither ... nor)

Success in karate requires balance and skill. Success in karate requires concentration and mental alertness. (not only ... but also)

Bill is very lazy. He never does ______ work.

It was a great party. ______ enjoyed it.

The bus service is very good. There's a bus ______ ten minutes.

When we were on holiday, we spent too ______ money.

What would you like to eat? I don't mind. ______ - whatever you've got.

We couldn't buy anything because ______ of the shops were open.

I think that ______ lemon juice on fish makes it taste better.

The village was very small. There were ______ houses.

__________ don't visit this part of the town.

__________ has left a bicycle outside.

Ron Mason owns a chain of supermarkets. He's made __________ money.

Diana's previous employer gave her a good recommendation because she makes __________ mistakes in her work.

It's so boring here. __________ ever happens in this place.

All the guests were dancing. __________ having a good time.

There's __________ use in complaining. They probably won't do anything about it.

I don't want to buy any of these books. I've got _________.

I asked all the children and __________ had a different excuse for being late.

I spend __________ my spare time gardening.

We tried a lot of hotels but __________ of them had any rooms.

Would you mind waiting __________ minutes?

when Don/ arrive/ we/ have/ coffee

he/ sit down/ on a chair/ while/ I/ paint/ it

the students/ play/ a game/ when/ professor/ arrive

Felix/ phone/ the fire brigade/ when the cooker/ catch/ fire

while/ he/ walk/ in the mountains/ Henry/ see/ a bear

when the starter/ fire/ his pistol/ the race/ begin

I/ walk/ home/ when it/ start/ to rain

when/ Margaret/ open/ the door/ the phone/ ring

he/ sit/ in the garden/ when/ a wasp/ sting/ him/ on the nose

while/ he/ run/ for a bus/ he/ collide/ with a lamp post

Vicky/ have/ a beautiful dream/ when/ the alarm clock/ ring

when/ Alex/ see/ the question/ he/ know/ the answer/ immediately

the train/ wait/ when/ we/ arrive/ at the station

Sarah/ have/ an electric shock/ when/ she/ touch/ the wire

when/ the campers/ wake/ they/ see/ the sun/ shine

A few days ago I (1) ________ that someone plans to knock down the White Horse Inn.

This pub (2) ________ the center of village life for centuries.

It (3) ________ at our crossroads for 500 years.

It (4) ________ famous in the old days, and Shakespeare once (5) ________ there, they say.

Shakespeare once (5) ________ there, they say.

I (6) ________ in Brickfield all my life.

The villagers (7) ________ about the plans for less than a week and already there's a 'Save Our Pub' campaign.

Last week we (8) ________ happy, but this week we (9) ________ angry.

this week we (9) ________ angry.

We (10) ________ them, you'll see.

A: Why are you working so hard these days? B: Because ________ a car, so I'm saving as much as I can.

A: Oh, I've just realised. I haven't got any money. B: Haven't you? Well, don't worry. ________ you some.

A: Could I have a word with you, please? B: Sorry, I'm in a big hurry. My train ________ in fifteen minutes.

A: Let's go to the carnival. B: Yes, good idea. I expect ________ fun.

A: Have you decided about the course? B: Yes, I decided last weekend. ________ for a place.

A: It's a public holiday next month. B: Yes, I know. ________ anything special?

A: Do you mind not leaving your papers all over the table? B: Oh sorry. I'll take them all with me when ________.

A: ________ a party next Saturday. Can you come? B: Yes, of course.

A: I'm trying to move this cupboard, but it's very heavy. B: Well, ________ you, then.

A: Excuse me. What time ________ to London? B: Seven thirty in the morning.

A: I've decided to repaint this room. B: Oh, have you? What color ________ it?

A: Why are you putting on your coat? ________ somewhere? B: No, I just feel rather cold.

A: Did you post that letter for me? B: Oh, I'm sorry. I completely forgot. ________ it now.

A: You look very happy. What is happening? B: Well, I've got a new job. ________ my new job on Monday.

A: Someone told me you've got a place at university. B: That's right. ________ maths at St Andrews, in Scotland.

A: The alarm's going. It's making an awful noise. B: OK, ___________ it off.

A: Did you buy this book? B: No, Emma did. ___________ it on holiday.

A: Is the shop open yet? B: No, but there's someone inside. I think ___________

A: Have you heard anything about Jane? B: Yes. She's engaged. ___________ married in June.

A: I'm just going out to get a paper. B: What newspaper ___________?

We ________ to Ireland for our holiday last year.

Robert ________ ill for three weeks. He's still in hospital.

My arms are aching now because ________ since two o'clock.

I'm very tired. ________ over four hundred miles today.

When Martin ________ the car, he took it out for a drive.

Janet was out of breath because ________.

Don't worry. I ________ here to help you.

Our friends ________ meet us at the airport tonight.

________ a party next Saturday. We've sent out the invitation.

I'll tell Anna all the news when ________ her.

At this time tomorrow ________ over the Atlantic.

Where's Robert? ________ a shower?

Your birthday party was the last time ________ myself.

________ tomorrow, so we can go out somewhere.

It's two years ________ Joe.

Linda has lost her passport again. It's the second time this ________.

I see that Tom (writes/ is writing) his composition.

He says that he (looks/ will look) for a job next week.

They think he (was/ would be) here last night.

He tells us that he (was/ has been) to the mountains before.

I hoped that he (will be/ would be) able to attend.

He wants to do it before his father (will come/ comes).

People have said that the sun (rises) in the East.

He says he (does/ will do) it some time.

He asked the guard what time the train usually (starts/ started).

He told me in the morning that he (is going/ was going) with us the following day.

He says that he (finished/ will finish) the project by May.

I realized that they (are/ were) older than they looked.

I hear that Kate (accepted/ has accepted) a new position.

They told me they (have never seen/ had never seen) her before.

We know that you (move/ will move) to France next year.

In Britain, the weather is very varied. People (never know/ have never known) what it (is/ will be) like the next day.

He (is/ had been) ill for a long time before he died.

She didn’t tell me the reason why she (didn’t come/ hadn’t come) to school the day before.

I had no map, that’s why I (got/ get) lost.

I hope it (does not rain/ will not rain) when we start early tomorrow.

As soon as Martina saw the fire, she ________ the fire department.

Before Jennifer won the lottery, she _______ any kind of contest.

Every time Prakash sees a movie made in India, he _______ homesick.

Since I left Venezuela six years ago, I _______ to visit friends and family several times.

While he was washing his new car, Mr. Brown _______ a small dent in the rear fender.

Yesterday while I was attending a sales meeting, Matthew _______ on the company’s annual report.

After the horse threw her to the ground for the third time, Jennifer picked herself up and said, “I _______ on another as long as I live.â€

Ever since Maurice arrived, he _______ quietly in the corner. Is something wrong?

After Nancy _______ for twenty minutes, she began to feel tired.

Peter, _______ since you got home from football practice?

By the time the young birds _______ the nest for food, they will have learned how to fly.

The last time I _______ in Athens, the weather was hot and humid.

After Jessica _______ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.

By the time I go to bed tonight, I _______ my work for the day.

When my parents _______ for a visit tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the first time.

Susan looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she _______ _______.

By the time Alfonso finally graduated from high school, he _______ seven different schools because his parents moved frequently.

Until you learn to relax more, you __________ your ability to speak English.

I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I __________ to the library.

Before I started the car, all of the passengers __________ their seat belts.

It seems that whenever I travel abroad, I __________ to take something I need.

When I see the doctor this afternoon, I __________ him to look at my throat.

After ancient Greek athletes won a race in the Olympics, they __________ a simple crown of olive leaves.

After the race __________, the celebration began.

I’ll return Bob’s pen to him the next time I __________ him.

I __________ all of the questions correctly since I began this grammar exercise on verb tenses.

A small stone struck the windshield while we __________ down the gravel road.

When you __________ in London again, you must come and see us.

As soon as Laura __________ the house, it started to rain.

Andy __________ out of the restaurant when he __________ Jenny.

A: Where's Sonia? I (1)____________________________ her lately.

B: She (2)____________________________ at home.

A: Oh? What (3)____________________________ from?

B: She (4)____________________________ her back while she (5)____________________________ volleyball last week in the game against South City College.

she (5)____________________________ volleyball last week in the game against South City College.

A: What happened? How (6)____________________________ her back?

B: She (7)____________________________ to spike a ball when she (8)____________________________ with another player and (9)____________________________ to the ground.

she (8)____________________________ with another player and (9)____________________________ to the ground.

and (9)____________________________ to the ground.

She (10)____________________________ hard and (11)____________________________ her back.

and (11)____________________________ her back.

B: Well, she's pretty uncomfortable. She (12)____________________________ a special brace on her back for the last five days. Needless to say, she (13)____________________________ able to play volleyball since her injury. She probably (14)____________________________ able to play again for at least a month.

Needless to say, she (13)____________________________ able to play volleyball since her injury.

She probably (14)____________________________ able to play again for at least a month.

A: (15)____________________________ her to play in the national tournament at the end of the summer?

B: She (16)____________________________ the brace on her back for more than seven weeks by then, so I think he will.

I don't know how many ____________, but it sounds like they have a dozen.

Do you know ___________? I myself have no idea.

There's too much noise in this room. I can't understand what _____________.

“Is it true that you fell asleep in class yesterday?†“Unfortunately, yes. ___________ is unbelievable! I'm very embarrassed.

Is it true ___________ the law says there is no smoking in restaurants in this city?

“What are you going to buy in this store?†“Nothing. ___________ want is much too expensive.

Does anybody know ___________ on the ground?

Did you remember to tell Marge ___________ she should bring to the meeting tomorrow?

___________ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.

Somebody forgot this bag. I wonder ___________

Professor Wilson is an excellent lecturer. He teaches Chemistry.

The man is a famous actor. You met him at the party last night.

There are some words. They are very difficult to translate.

The student writes well. I read her composition.

Jim's sister is a famous architect. You met her yesterday.

I received two job offers. I accepted neither of them.

I was looking for a book this morning. I've found it now.

Mrs Smith does volunteer work at the hospital. She is a retired teacher.

I live in a dormitory. Its residents come from many countries.

Lake Prespa is a lonely beautiful lake. It's on the north Greek border.

The little girl ate candy the whole way. She sat next to me on the coach.

The police blocked off the road. That caused a traffic jam.

Felix Reeve is a journalist. His tape recorder was stolen.

This famous picture is worth thousands of pounds. It was damaged during the war.

The village has around 200 people. The majority of them are farmers.

I don't know the name of the woman. I spoke to her on the phone.

We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It is only 30 miles away.

I have to call the man. I accidentally picked up his umbrella after the meeting.

Louis knows the woman. The woman is meeting us at the airport tomorrow.

The scientist has won the Nobel Prize. He discovered a new planet.

The river is the Wye. It flows through Hereford.

We climbed to the top of the tower. We had a beautiful view from there.

A few days ago I met Diana. I hadn't seen her for ages.

This is a photograph of our friends. We went on holiday with these friends.

This famous painting was damaged during the war. Its value is inestimable.

This is the place. The accident occurred there.

7:05 is the time. My plane arrives at that time.

I'll show you the second-hand bookshop. You can find valuable books in this shop.

The reason is to invite you to my party. I'm phoning you for this reason.

Mark likes to travel at night. The roads are quiet at that time.

The Riverside Restaurant is very beautiful. I once had lunch with Henry in this restaurant.

She doesn't want to speak to the cause. She divorced her husband for this cause.

The days were the saddest ones. I lived far from home on those days.

A café is a small restaurant. People can get a light meal there.

You didn't tell us the reason. We had to cut down our daily expenses for that reason.

The student is from China. He sits next to me in the English class.

‘The Old Man and the Sea’ is an interesting novel. It was written by Ernest Hemingway.

The professor is excellent. I’m taking his course.

Mr. Smith said he was too busy to speak to me. I had come to see him.

The man is my father. I respect this man most.

Do you know the reason? Marta left for this reason.

Tom has three sisters. All of them are married.

I recently went back to Paris. It is still as beautiful as a pearl.

I recently went back to Paris. I was born in Paris nearly 50 years ago.

Laura couldn’t find the box. She kept her photos in that box.

Art Golding was a famous actor. He played the ship’s captain in ‘Iceberg’.

The police want to know the hotel. Mr Foster stayed there two weeks ago.

I’ve sent him two letters. He has received neither of them.

That man is an artist. I don’t remember the man’s name.

Do you still remember the day? We moved to this town on that day.

The reason hasn’t been told yet. The President will come to that city for this reason.

Vicky didn’t get the job. It’s made her very depressed.

My uncle usually goes to work by bus. You met him at the bus stop this morning.

That car belongs to Dr. Clark. Its engine is very good.

He gave several reasons. Only a few of them were valid.

Charlie Chaplin died in 1977. His films amused millions of people in the world.

The taxi driver is friendly. He took me to the airport.

I ran into a woman. I had gone to elementary school with her.

The house is empty now. I used to live there.

Do you remember the year? The First World War ended in that year.

A girl was injured in the accident. She is now in hospital.

Mrs. Bond is going to spend a few weeks in Sweden. Her daughter lives in that country.

We stayed at the Grand Hotel. Ann recommended it to us.

My sister was looking after a dog. Its leg had been broken in an accident.

The street I live in is very noisy at night. This makes it difficult to sleep.

Someone knows all about it - the secretary. The person ___________________________________________ is the secretary.

Vicky's name was missed off the list, so she wasn't very pleased. Vicky, _______________ wasn't very pleased.

Laura painted a picture, and it's being shown in an exhibition. The picture _______________ is being shown in an exhibition.

We're all looking forward to a concert. It's next Saturday. The concert _______________ is next Saturday.

One week Mike and Harriet went camping. It was the wettest of the year. The week _______________ was the wettest of the year.

Aunt Joan is a bit deaf, so she didn't hear the phone. Aunt Joan, _______________ didn't hear the phone.

You'll meet Henry tomorrow. He's also a member of the board. Henry, _______________, is also a member of the board.

I'll see you near the post office. We met there the other day. I'll see you near the post office, _______________.

Zedco has 10,000 employees. It's an international company. Zedco, _______________, is an international company.

I didn't know your adress, so I didn't write to you. The reason _______________ was that I didn't know your address.

Do you know the woman who is coming toward us?

The road that joins the two villages is very narrow.

Most of the goods that are made in this factory are exported.

My grandmother, who is old and sick, never goes out of the house.

Kuala Lumpur, which is the capital city of Malaysia, is a major trade center in Southeast Asia.

The woman who lived here before us is a romantic novelist.

The scientists who are researching the causes of cancer are making progress.