1 Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Today, most people are exposed to mobile-phone text language, which 1. …………………… (contain)
shortened words such as c u l8er. Educators 2.…………………… (complain) about this for years,
saying that it’s terrible for children’s spelling. However, research that 3. ……………………(do) last
year in New Zealand shows that this is untrue. After testing over 200 twelve year olds, scientists said
that children 4.……………………(can easily distinguish) between texting and traditional spelling.
“Children who 5. ……………………(teach) to spell properly don’t forget because they shorten words in
a text message,” said one professor. “Text language 6. …………………… (use) as another way of
communicating.” In another study, scientists asked children how often they 7. …………………… (send)
messages in text language. Most did it all the time, but one replied that she 8. …………………… (not
need) it since getting an iPhone. Perhaps soon text language 9.……………………(make) unnecessary
by smartphones, which have a key for each letter. But meanwhile, we know that it probably 10.
…………………… (do) no harm.

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below.
upset • annoy • equal • count • doubt • suit
1. There must be …………………… between men and women.
2. It’s ……………………he will come. He’s too busy.
3. Is tomorrow morning a ……………………time to meet?
4. We cried when we heard the …………………… news.
5. His …………………… was apparent. He didn’t smile.
6. He has apologised …………………… times.

3 Rewrite the sentences using the time expressions in brackets. Do not change the original meaning
of the sentences.
1. Hilary prepared the meal; then we arrived. (by the time)
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4. It’s now 5 pm and they are still studying. (all afternoon)
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5. “Don’t forget to wear sunscreen,” Mum warned me. (not)
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6. “Has the plane landed yet?” the man asked. (if)
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7. “Did they go to the party?” Jill wondered. (whether)
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8. “You can hand in the project next week,” the teacher explained. (that)
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9. “Did you finish all the work?” my boss asked. (if)
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11. This is my first skiing lesson. (never)
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12. I was three years old when I began to swim. (since)
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14. We arrived ten minutes after the dancers had begun performing onstage. (for)
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15. “I’ve been thinking about you all day.”
Ann told me that .............................................................................................................................. .
16. This is the first time I’m meeting him.
I ........................................................................................................................................................ .
17. “Let’s do something different today.”
Brandon suggested that .................................................................................................................... .
18. “You shouldn’t tell her what happened.”
Valerie advised me .......................................................................................................................... .
19. I stopped eating chocolate six months ago. (for)
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20. When did you start to run marathons? (How long)
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21. “I lost your camera,” Sally said. (admitted)
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24. “I can’t remember where I left my phone,” Pete said.
Pete said that .................................................................................................................................... .
25. Have you set the table?
Has .................................................................................................................................................. ?
26. Their rooms aren’t kept tidy.
They ................................................................................................................................................. .
27. They went abroad for the first time last year.
Until last year ................................................................................................................................... .
28. “Everyone must stand up,” he ordered.
He ordered everyone ........................................................................................................................ .
29. Patty asked, “Will you come back tomorrow?”
Patty asked me if .............................................................................................................................. .
30. Alan said, “I’ve been waiting here for hours.”
Alan complained that ....................................................................................................................... .
31. Please don’t go in there. They’re painting the room.
Please don’t go in there. The room .................................................................................................. .
32. You shouldn’t water this plant more than once a week.
This plant ......................................................................................................................................... .
33. We are finishing school on 30th June.
By next July, we will ....................................................................................................................... .
35. Judy said, “Why don’t you rest on my sofa?”
Judy suggested that I ........................................................................................................................ .
41. It’s too bad we didn’t speak to him. (wish)
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42. “I won’t tell Dave anything,” Fiona said. (promised)
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43. Unless you leave work early, you won’t arrive on time. (if)
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44. I regret not apologising to them. (if only)
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45. “Can you give me a lift tomorrow?” Beth asked David.
Beth asked David if ......................................................................................................................... .
46. A photographer took our family photo.
We .................................................................................................................................................... .
47. If you don’t speak slowly, nobody will understand you.
Unless .............................................................................................................................................. .
48. It’s too bad we didn’t stay longer.
I wish ............................................................................................................................................... .
49. I advise you not to say anything to him.
If ....................................................................................................................................................... .
50. I really want to buy these shoes, but they are too expensive.
If ....................................................................................................................................................... .
51. “I didn’t say anything,” my sister said.
My sister denied ............................................................................................................................... .
52. It’s too bad that you can’t come to the party.
I wish ............................................................................................................................................... .
54. Kate didn’t go to bed early, so she was tired.
If Kate .............................................................................................................................................. .
55. I would sing, but I don’t have a good voice.
If I .................................................................................................................................................... .
57. I’m sorry that my friend moved away.
I wish ............................................................................................................................................... .
58. I want them to stop making so much noise. (wish)
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59. “Do you go to this school?” Sharon asked me. (whether)
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60. Our house was painted yesterday. (had)
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61. You didn’t play well because you didn’t practise. (if)
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62. It’s too bad that you can’t come to see my exhibition. (wish)
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63. Janet missed the train, so she was late for work. (if)
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64. “Do you often shop here?” asked Donald. (whether)
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7 Complete the sentences by adding a suffix to the words below to form adjectives.
doubt • suit • count • glamour • upset • persuade
1. It’s ……………………whether he will show up to the party. He’s very shy.
2. I didn’t recognise her. She looked so …………………… .
3. He’s a great salesperson because he’s so…………………… .
4. It was ……………………to hear such terrible news.
5. There are …………………… reasons why that’s not a good idea.
6. Many people applied for the job, but nobody was …………………….

8 Complete the sentences with the phrases below.

live up to • cut back on • call off • take off • keep at it • talk back • put on
1. They decided to ……………………the wedding because they realised they weren’t in love.
2. It’s very hard to …………………… your expectations.
3. If you ……………………to me again, I won’t speak to you.
4. We want to save money, so we have to …………………… our expenses.
5. Business was slow the first year, but then it started to …………………… .
6. We are going to ……………………our best performance tonight.
7. Studying is difficult, but you have to …………………… if you want to succeed.

9 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below.
join • wait • call • should not feed • must leave • check • never travel
1. The final exams ……………………………… right now.
2. I wish Wendy ………………………………us on our camping trip last weekend. She would have enjoyed
herself.
3. I’m sorry I’m late. How long ……………………………… you ……………………………… here?
4. You ………………………………the baby so much chocolate. That was a bad idea!
5. Lori told us that she ………………………………abroad before.
6. I’d be happy if you ……………………………… me on the phone once in a while.
7. George isn’t answering his phone. He ………………………………it at home.