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Insert TO where necessary before the infinitives in brackets. It is easy (be) wise after the event. Do you (wish) (make) a complaint? We dont (want) anybody (know) that we are here. IF you cant (remember) his number youd better (look) it up. I want her (learn) Esperanto; I think everybody ought to (know) it. He is said (be) the best surgeon in the country. Visitors are asked (not feed) the animals. Could I (see) Mr Pitt, please? Im afraid Mr Pitt isnt in. Would you like (speak) with his secretary? 9. Itd better (travel) hopefully than (arrive). 10.He should (know) how (use) the film projector, but if he doesnt you had better (show) him. 11.He was made (sign) a paper admitting his guilt. 12.I heard the door (open) and saw the shadow (move) across the floor. 13.He tried (make) me (believe) that he wasnt my stepmother. 14.As we seem (have missed) the train we may as well (go) back to the house. 15.I felt the house (shake) with the explosion. 16.He told me (try) (come) early. 17.Before he let us (go) he made us (promise) (not tell) anyone what we had seen. 18.Would you (like) (come) in my car? No, thanks, Id rather (walk). 19.I advised him (ask) the bus conductor (tell) him where (get) off. 20.It is better (put) your money in a bank than (keep) in under your bed is an old stocking. 21.He doesnt even bother (read) letters, let alone (answer) them. 22.The bank robbers made the cashier (show) them how (open) the safe. 23.If you knew he was wrong, why didnt you (say) something?I didnt like him (say) anything because he always gets angry if you contradict him. 24.Its better (be) to sure than sorry. 25.What do you (want) me (tell) him? Tell him that any time he cares (call) I shall be delighted (discuss) the matter with him. 26.Did you remember (give) him the money? No, I didnt. I still have it in my pocket; but Ill (see) him tonight and I promise (not forget) this time. 27.I saw the driver (open) his window and (throw) a box into the bushes. 28.This is far too heavy for one person (carry); let me (help) you. 29.I was afraid (pick) up the revolver as I dont know how (handle) firearms. 30.I saw the plane (crash) into the hill and (burst) into flames. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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XII. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced different from
the others: 1. A. national B. fat C. fatal D. happiness 2. A. mask B. business C. mathematics D. muscles 3. A. sugar B. rush C. lunar D. rumour 4. A. generous B. longevity C. engineer D. guide 5. A. walked B. afforded C. advanced D. stopped 6.. wants to stay at home on such a lovely day. A. Someone B. No one C. Everyone D. Anyone 7. My teacher ..me that if I studied hard, I would pass the exams easily. A. said B. said to C. told D. B & C are correct 8. The mother .her son of not having done what she said. A. apologised B. insisted C. thanked D.accused 9. They asked the boys in and offered them cigarettes. A. to come B. come C. coming D. came 10. ..noone at home, he left the house in a bad temper. A. Find B. To find C. Finding D. Found 11.is on the fourteenth February . On the day, people express their love to each other by giving chocolates, flowers or gifts to the people they love. A. Thanksgiving B. New years Days C. Mid-Autumn Festival D. Valentines Day 12. People both in the North and in the South of Vietnam often decorate their houses with.. at Tet. A. kumquat trees B. apricot blossom C. peach blossom D. pine trees 13. When they visited me yesterday, I ..my car. A. washed B. wash C. was washing D. am washing
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1. Alice didnt expect( ask) to Bill party 2. Mr Carson is very lucky( choose) by the committee as their representative to the meeting in Paris 3. I forgot( take) a book back to the library, so I had to pay a fine 4. My skin cant tolerate( be) in the sun all day. I get sunburned easily 5. Mr John broke the windows. Im sure he didnt mean( do) it 6. When do you expect( leave) on your trip? 7. I dont mind( wait) for you. Go ahead and finish( do) your exercise 8. The soldiers were ordered( stand) at attention 9. We went for a walk after we had finished( clean) up the kitchen
XIV. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to fit each gap
1. In the past year, there has been discussion onversus compulsory health insurance( volunteer) 2. The far north and much of central Viet Nam are mostly hilly and ( mountain) 3. Theres your home, and it is your duty to make it as pleasant and( comfort) as possible 4. Last year he( volunteer) to donate one million dollar for the handicapped children 5. By the end of this month, approximately sixty-five( volunteer) have been taken part in helping disadvantaged children in remote areas 6. She took part in providing education for orphaned children( volunteer) 7. In Boston, she worked for the American Anti- Slavery Society and set up an ( orphan) for street children 8. The prize for the winners who take part in competition is given ( annual) 9. Arriving at the hotel, the lanlord asked to see if suitable( accommodate) could be found in the city centre 10. Our society should pay more attention to the( advantage) who do not have enough money or education to succeed in life
XV. Find the errors in the following sentences and correct them
1. David appeared to be confusing 2. The teacher suggested to watch more films to improve our listening skill 3. He promised taking us to the restaurant to celebrate his birthday 4. After our family had had dinner, we had watched TV together 5. Changes to the taxation system are expected being proposed 6. Have you ever thought of to be kidnapped by a handsome prince? 7. After two hours working hard, I finished to do my homework 8. Sally always stops buying candy on her way to school 9. I now regret to buy the car, it broke down just two days later 10. We regret informing you that your application has been turned down 11. The
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10. I asked him (explain) ..................... but he refused (say) ..................... any thing. 11. It is pleasant (sit) ........................... by the fire at night. 12. There was no way of (get) ............................. out of the building except by (climb) .......................... down a rope. 13. Its no good (write) .......................... to him; he never answers letters. 14. Ask him (come) ............................... in. Dont keep him (stand) .......................... at the door. 15. We watched the children (jump) ............. from a window and (fall) ...........................into a blanket held by people below. 16. It is very pleasant (wake) ........................ up and (hear) ...................... the rain (beat) ........................... on the windows.
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