VII. Write a sentence with a similar meaning using the word in brackets

1. Always look in your mirror. Then you can drive off. (before)

2. I am sure you'll have a great time even though I won't be there. (without)

3. I bought this special brush. You paint ceilings with it. (for)

4. I didn't enjoy the film. I was totally bored by it. (far from)

5. I was mugged. I've been afraid to go out on my own. (since)

6. My friend is in trouble. He hasn't renewed his visa. (on account of)

7. My sister heard the news and immediately fainted. (on)

8. Sending an e-mail is quick, but posting a letter isn't. (than)

9. The prisoners escaped. They dug a tunnel. (by)

10. We borrowed money. As a result we added to our problems. (in)

To units 7 and 17

I. Give four forms of the following irregular verbs. Consult the table of irregular verbs if necessary

arise, bear, become, bind, bring, build, choose, come, deal, do, find, get, give, go, grow, hold, keep, lay, make, mean, meet, pay, put, say, see, seek, sell, send, set, show, spread, take, tell, uphold, write.

II. Give infinitive forms of the the following verbs

accept, advertise, anticipate, attract, bring, communicate, continue, dampen, decide, delegate, draw, ensure, fit, follow, fulfil, get, help, improve, make, produce, protect, provide, qualify, regulate, represent, seek, show, stimulate, understand.

III. Use the infinitive phrase in brackets as in the model

Model: Why does your friend take long walks? (relax)

My friend takes long walks to relax.

1. Why did a policeman criticize a lady driver? (offend her)

2. Why are you calling on Betsy? (invite her to eat out tonight)

3. Why is he leaving for Nigeria? (tender for the contract to construct a new port)

4. Why does Bill need money badly? (repay a long term debt maturing in a week)

5. Why do all central bankers meet every month? (discuss economic problems)

6. Why should you consider additional advertising in four months leading up to Christmas? (promote sales)

7. Why does the IMF lend money for three to five years? (help countries with balance-of-payments difficulties)

8. Why was Duplon putting more assets for sale? (get its debt down)

9. Why did they introduce automatic sorting (speed up the delivery of letters)

10. Why are you having to work so hard? (please its bankers and shareholders)

IV. Put verbs in brackets in the correct form

1. Don't let's … (go) home yet.

2. He made me … (clear up) the mess.

3. I don't really want to see that play. I'd sooner … (stay) at home.

4. I'd rather … (not have) anything if you don't mind.

5. It is late. I think we'd better … (go).

6. Let me … (post) that letter for you.

7. Let's … (go) to the cinema.

8. Let's … out long (not stay).

9. They didn't let her … (wear) jeans.

10. I was made … (scrub) floors.

V. Join the following sentences using the words given

Model: You needn’t ask for more money. You would be stupid if you ask.

You would be … . You would be stupid to ask for more money.

1. He's a ruthless businessman. He is known for that. He's known … .

2. I found this book. The librarian helped me. The librarian … .

3. I have to fill in this job application form. Can you help me? Can you … ?

4. Open the window. Would you be good enough? Would you … .

5. People know him to be a very generous man. He … .

6. She worked overtime. Wasn't it good of her? Wasn't it … .

7. She's never on time. I've never known … .

8. They don't take any part in local life. It's silly of them. It's … .

9. We can't refuse their invitation. It would look rude. It would … .

10. You mustn't worry so much. I can help you. I can help … .