6. Complete the sentences for each situation.

Example: A: - Lock the door.

B: - OK.

- She told him to lock the door.

1. A: - Why don't you come and stay with us for a few days?

B: - Yes, I'd love to.

- They invited him _______________________________________________________

2. A: - Can I use your phone?

B: - No!

- She wouldn't let ________________________________________________________

3. A: - Be careful.

B: - Don't worry. I will.

- She warned ___________________________________________________________

4. A: - Can you give me a hand?

B: - Yes, of course.

- He asked _____________________________________________________________

5. - Don't forget to post the letter.

- She reminded __________________________________________________________

6. - Go on, apply for the job.

- They encouraged _______________________________________________________

7. - If I were you, I'd make a formal complaint.

- I advised ______________________________________________________________

8. - Can you finish the report as soon as possible?

- He asked _____________________________________________________________

9. - You can leave early if you like.

- He allowed me _________________________________________________________

10. - Don't rush into a decision.

- He warned ____________________________________________________________

7. Complete the sentences so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence. Mind the use of -to-.

Example: My father said I could use his car. My father allowed me to use his car.

1. I was surprised that it rained. I didn't expect ______________________________________

2. Don't stop him doing what he wants. Let _________________________________________

3. He looks older when he wears glasses. Glasses make _______________________________

4. I think you should know the truth. I want ________________________________________

5. Don't let me forget to phone my sister. Remind ____________________________________

6. At first I didn't want to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me. Sarah persuaded _______

7. My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. My lawyer advised _______________

8. I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. I was warned ____________________

9. If you've got a car, you are able to travel round more easily. Having a car enables ________

8. A. Complete these sentences using a suitable verb.

1. The President has a team of bodyguards to protect him.

2. I didn't have enough time _____ the newspaper today.

3. I came home by taxi. I didn't have the energy _____.

4. 'Would you like something _____?' 'Yes, please. A cup of coffee.'

5. We need a bag _____ these things in.

6. There will be a meeting next week _____ the problem.

7. I wish we had enough money _____ a new car.

8. I saw Helen at the party but we didn't have a chance _____ to each other.

9. I need some new clothes. I haven't got anything nice _____.

10. They've just passed their exams. They're having a party _____.

11. I can't do all this work alone. I need somebody _____ me.

B. Complete the sentences, using the words in the box.

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1. I need a day off next week to go to an interview.

2. He decided to take a later train _____ the morning rush hour.

3. I am writing _____ you of our change of address.

4. It is likely that the union will go on strike _____ a pay rise.

5. The company had to move to cheaper offices _____ its overheads.

6. We will have to employ more factory workers _____ production.

7. We have cut the price of our products by 10% _____ more customers.

8. The government may soon raise interest rates _____ inflation growing.