VII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of verbs in the box

apply, be (3), change, earn, get, produce, speak, think.

1. I think I might … that job in Paris if I … for it, but I'm not interested in it.

2. If I … you, I'd … very carefully before investing.

3. It's a pity you've refused to talk to him. He might … his mind if you … to him personally.

4. It's a pity the circulation of our magazine is so low. If it … higher, we could … a lot more from advertising.

5. If our labour costs … lower, we could … cheaper goods.

VIII. Rewrite these sentences using a to-infinitive

a) Model: І believe that she is guilty. І believe her to be guilty.

1. I found that the job was too difficult.

2. I imagine that he works very hard.

3. I know that she has an interest in the company.

4. People know that he is an honest man.

5. We discovered the claim was false.

b) Model: He claimed that he had met her. He claimed to have met her.

1. I agreed that I would accept the offer.

2. I expect that I will hear from you.

3. I hope that I will succeed.

4. I arranged that I should be there.

5. She pretended that she didn't know me.

IX. Put verbs in brackets using the to-infinitive and the gerund

1. It's difficult … (find) somewhere to live nowadays.

2. It's awkward … (tell) a friend that you don't like the way she dresses.

3. It isn't very nice … (be told) you're useless.

4. It isn't easy … (find) work these days.

5. It was kind of her … (help) you like that.

6. It was fun … (drive) to the north of Scotland.

7. It was just a piece of luck … (find) a restaurant open so late at night.

8. It's a pleasure … (arrange) a surprise party for someone.

X. Write a sentence of similar meaning using the word in brackets

Model: But for the view, this would be a lovely room. (if)

If it wasn't for the view, this would be a lovely room.

1. He was ill, so he didn't go to the party. (if)

2. I am not going to play if you don't keep to the rules. (unless)

3. I might lose my job, but they'd have to pay me a month's wages. (should)

4. If you don't leave the building immediately, I'll call security. (or)

5. Imagine a situation where sea levels rise dramatically. (what)

6. Please give the book back to me some time – I'd be grateful. (if)

7. Six and eight are fourteen. (if)

8. The sun isn't shining, so I'm not lying on the beach. (if)

9. You can ring me in the middle of the night – it may be necessary. (if)

XI. Each of these sentences is incorrect. Write the correct sentence

1. Evidence should orally and in open court be given.

2. I wish there was a photocopier in the office for making copies of letters.

3. I wish you had send a written message tomorrow.

4. If a number of new staff would joins the firm it is expe­dient to make clear the firm's policy on this important subject.

5. If she have to do some calculations, she would used an electronic calculator.

6. If the committee had passes the bill, it would has been considered by the House of Representatives as a whole.

7. If they has predicted correctly their business would have survived and prospered.

8. Incoming mail should be deal with promptly.

9. It would be unfair to admit a statement which were not made under oath.

10. Token curtness should be avoids, no matter how overworking you might be.