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3. Complete the following, using the correct form of a verbal (Gerund, Participle or Infinitive).

Dora got into the train. It was now very full indeed and people were sitting four a side. Before (sit down) she inspected herself quickly in the mirror. She looked good in spite of (not sleep). She turned towards her seat. A large elderly lady moved a little (make room). (It was a devilish hot day.) She thought that she was lucky (have a seat) and with a certain satisfaction watched the corridor (fill) with people who had no seats.

Another elderly lady, (make one’s way) through the crowd reached the door of Dora’s carriage and addressed her neighbour, “Ah, there you are, dear, I thought you were nearer the front.” They looked at each other rather sadly. The (stand) lady had her feet (catch) in the luggage. They began a conversation about how they had never seen the train so full.

Dora stopped (listen), (strike) by a terrible thought. She ought to give up her seat. She refused to believe the thought but it came back. There was no doubt about it. The elderly lady who was standing looked very weak indeed, and it was only proper that Dora, who was young and healthy, should give her seat to the lady who could then sit next to her friend. Dora felt the blood (rush) to her face. She sat still (think over) the matter. There was no point in (be hasty). It was possible of course that while clearly (understand) that she ought to give up her seat she might nevertheless simply not do so out of pure selfishness. On the other side of the (stand) lady a man was sitting. He was reading his newspaper and didn’t seem (think) about his duty. There was another aspect to the matter. She had taken the trouble of (arrive) early, and surely ought (reward) for this. Though perhaps the two ladies had arrived as early as they could? There was no (know). But in any case there was an elementary justice in the first comers (have) their seats. She thought of her state of mind as neurotic. She decided not to give up her seat.

She got up and said to the lady ”Do sit down here, please. I’m not going far, and I’d much rather (stand)”

“How very kind of you!” said the lady. “Now I can seat next to my friend. I have a seat of my own further down, you know. Perhaps we can just exchange seats? Do let me (help) you (move) your luggage.” The train began (move).

On (reach) the other carriage Dora at once saw an empty corner seat by the window. The elderly lady departed and Dora settled down.

(From “The Bell” by Iris Murdoch, adapted)

4. Finish each of the following sentences so that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the one printed before it.

1 They thought she was the best candidate for the job.

She was felt…………………………………………………………………………

2 The fact that he had been to prison counted against him.

His……………………………………………………………………………………

3 The gardener will water the plants while I am away.

I’ve arranged for……………………………………………………………………..

4 They didn’t think that he was intending to stay long.

He……………………………………………………………………………………

5 He wished that the holidays would arrive.

He longed…………………………………………………………………………….

6 Her advice was that I should be more careful.

She…………………………………………………………………………………

7 They now believe that the cause of the problem was lack of communication.

Lack of communication……………………………………………………………...

8 It’s inconceivable that he would consent to do such a thing.

His……………………………………………………………………………………

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