TEST 13 The infinitive and the ing-form (Units 65-75)
Test 13A
Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct, put a tick (/). If it is incorrect, cross out the unnecessary word and write it in the space.
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I'm used to driving in heavy traffic every day. |
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Although of- feeling tired, Polly didn't want to go to bed. |
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1It's important for to sign the form.
2Peter broke his arm in playing rugby.
3A woman accused Martin of stealing her money.
4I wasn't sure whether to write a letter of thanks.
5Do you remember a young man bumping into you?
6The girl's parents wouldn't let her to stay out so late.
7The book is too difficult enough for children to understand
8Police found the woman for lying dead on the floor.
9Cars are always expensive to repair them.
10The man died as a result of falling asleep while driving.
Test 13B
This is an advertisement for the book 'Winning in Business'. Put in the correct form of each verb.
Are you fed up with (►) being (be) a failure in your job? Wouldn't you rather (►) succeed (succeed)? Do you want (►) to earn (earn) more money? Are you anxious (1)………………………….. (get) ahead? Do you believe in (2)……………………………(make) the most of your talents? Do you sometimes dream about (3)……………………………….. (reach) the top? If the answer is yes, read on. Just imagine yourself (4)……………………………(run) a big successful company. And now you can do something about it instead of (5)…………………………. (dream). It'll happen if you want it (6) . … … … … … … … … . . (happen). Make it a reality by (7)……………………………(order) your copy of the best-selling 'Winning in Business'. It has a ten-point plan for you (8) .......... ………………………..(follow). Do it and you're certain (9)……………………………(be) a success. You'll know what (10)…………………………. (do) in business. You can make other people (11) ....................................(respect) you and persuade
them (12)…………………………. (do) what you want. Experts recommend (13)…………………………. (buy] this marvellous book. You'd better (14)…………………………….(order) your copy today.
Test 13C
Combine each pair of sentences. Use a to-infinitive or an ing-form. Sometimes you also need a preposition,
?We've advised Nancy. She should get a lawyer.
We've advised Nancy to get a lawyer.
?I'm getting bored. I've been sitting on the beach.
I'm getting bored with sitting on the beach.
1We saw Rupert. He was looking in a shop window.
2I remember the clown. He fell over.
3Tessa wasn't sure. Which way should she go?
4The porter just stood there. He expected a tip.
5How about it? Shall we go to the barbecue?
6Susan is used to it. She's always lived in the country.
7I'm afraid. I might hurt myself.
8Christopher apologized. He'd forgotten to pay.
9The food was too cold. Michelle couldn't eat it.
10Polly was silly. She gave away the secret.
Test 13D
Read the story and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.
Calvin Coolidge was elected US President in 1924. He didn't believe (►) in doing too much, and his slogan was'Keep cool with Coolidge'. Soon (1)…………….. moving into the White House, Coolidge invited some
oldfriends(2)……………..have dinner with him there. They were all people he (3)…………… to know in the old days, and they were simple country people. They were interested (4).…………… see inside the White House, and they were looking forward to (5)……………..dinner with the President. They thought it was nice
(6)………………him (7)…………. ... invite them. But there was one problem. They weren't used
(8)……………. attending formal dinners, and they were worried that they wouldn't know (9)……………. to behave. They were afraid (10)………………looking foolish. So they decided it would be best (11)……………….everyone to copy exactly what Coolidge did.
At last the day came. During the dinner, when Coolidge picked up his knife and fork, everyone did the same. When he drank, everyone drank, and so on. Finally Coolidge decided to amuse himself
(12)………………playing a little trick on his visitors. He tipped some coffee into his saucer. Everyone did the same.(13)……………….done this, he added a little cream and sugar. Everyone did the same. Then, horrified, they watched Coolidge bend down and (14)…………. ... the saucer on the carpet for his cat.
Test 13E
Complete the conversations. Put in the correct form of each verb. ►A: I'm annoyed about being (be) late. B: Well, I told you to set (set) off in good time, didn't I?
1A: Did you accuse Nigel of ...................................(break) a plate?
B:Well, it was an accident, but he did break it. I saw him………………………….. (knock) it off the table with his elbow.
2A: 1 came here …………………………….(see) Janet. She must have forgotten I was coming.
B: It seems rather careless of her................................. |
(forget). |
3A: Are you going to have a rest now after………………………... (do) all the cleaning? B: No, I've got some letters ………………………………..(write).
4A: You say you need some advice?
B: Yes, I'm sorry……………………… (bother) you, but I don't know who………………………..... (ask). 5 A: Do you like Scrabble?
B: Well, I used …………………………… (play) it quite a lot, but I got fed up with it. I'd rather ......................... (watch) television, actually.
76 Ship and water: countable and uncountable nouns
A What is the difference?
a ship |
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COUNTABLE
A countable noun (e.g ship) can be singular or plural. We can count ships. We can say a ship/one ship or two ships.
Here are some examples of countable nouns.
We could see a ship in the distance. Claire has only got one sister. I've got a problem with the car. Do you like these photos? I'm going out for five minutes.
water
UNCOUNTABLE
An uncountable noun (e.g. water) is neither singular nor plural. We cannot count water. We can say water or some water but NOT a water or two waters.
Here are some examples of uncountable nouns.
Can I have some water? Shall we sit on the grass? The money is quite safe. I love music. Would you like some butter?
BNouns after the, a/an and numbers
There are some words that go with both countable and uncountable nouns. One of these is the.
We can say the ship (singular), the ships (plural) or the water (uncountable). But other words go with one kind of noun but not with the other.
COUNTABLE
A/an or one goes only with a singular noun. I need a spoon. Numbers above one go only
with plural nouns.
We eat three meals a dav.
UNCOUNTABLE
We do not use a/an with an uncountable noun. NOT A WATER and NOT A-music. We do not use numbers with an uncountable noun. NOT three feeds
CNouns after some, many/much, etc
Some and any go with plural or uncountable nouns. We can also use plural and uncountable nouns on their own, without some or any.
PLURAL
Tom told some jokes. Do you know any jokes? Tom usually tells jokes. But NOT He told joke.
Many and a few go only with plural nouns.
There weren't many bottles. I made a few sandwiches.
UNCOUNTABLE
We had some fun. That won't be any fun. We always have fun.
Much and a little go with uncountable nouns.
I don't drink much wine. There was only a little bread left.
79 Agreement 85 A/an, one and some 95 Many and much
76Exercises
1What is the difference? (A)
Look at the underlined nouns. Are they are countable or uncountable?
?There was a car behind us.
?I never eat meat.
1Do you play golf?
2I had to wait ten minutes.
3Just tell me one thing.
countable 4 Love makes the world go round. uncountable 5 Good luck in your new job.
6Power stations produce energy.
7I'm taking a photo.
8Would you like an apple?
2 A and some (B-C)
Laura has been to the supermarket. What has she bought? Use a or some with these words: banana, biscuits, butter, cheese, eggs, flowers, lemon, light bulb, mineral water, magazine, soap, wine
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some cheese |
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Countable and uncountable nouns (A-C)
Complete the conversation. Choose the correct form.
Jessica: |
What are you doing, Andrew? |
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Andrew: I'm writing (► |
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Jessica: |
Oh, you've got (1) computer/a computer. Do you always write (2) essay/essays on your |
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computer? Andrew: Yes, but I'm not doing very well today. I've been working on my plan |
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(3) hour/hours now. Jessica: You've got lots of books to help you, though. I haven't got as (4) |
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many/much books as you. |
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That's because I haven't got much (5) money/moneys. Quite often I can't even afford to buy |
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(6) food/a food. |
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Really? That can't be (7) many/much fun. Jessica: I'd like to get (8) job/a job I can do in my |
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spare time and earn (9) a/some money. I've got |
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(10) a few/a little ideas, but what do you think I should do? |
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Andrew: I know someone who paints (11) picture/pictures and sells them. Why don't you do that? |
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Jessica: |
Because I'm no good at painting. |
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