EXERCISES

1.Put the correct prepositions:

1.My friend is good............playing tennis.
2.She complains...............toothache.
3.They are afraid..........losing the match.
4.She doesn feel........working on the computer.
5.We are looking forward.........going out with them.
6.She dreams...........living on a small island.
7.He apologized............being late.
8.Do you agree...............staying in a foreign country?
9.The girl insisted ..........going out ........him.
10.He leans the ladder...................the wall.
2.Write down these numbers:
23,97 3/8 785% 389.925.110
al 47.392-lea
3.Put the correct modal verbs:
1.Where is John? He......................................(be) at school.Classes begin at 8.
2.She.................................(think) that it is a good idea. Its crazy!
3.Im absolutely sure!They.........................................(arrive) yesterday, I saw their ticket.
4.They............................(live) in New York, but Im not sure.
5.Emilys on diet. She........................................(eat)that cake.
4.Put the verbs in brackets in a correct form:
I believe you really put your life on the line this morning, John, to save a man who (to
jump)......................................in front of a tube train. I hear you (to crawl)......................................................along the
so-called suicide pit under the train to give the man first aid.
well, I knew that seconds (can).........................................mean the difference between life and death for him, so I
(to take).................................................... control of the situation. When I (to reach)............................................. him
he was unconscious. Some bandages (to hand)......................................................................to me which I used to stop
the
bleeding.
If
I
(to
stop)..................................................the
bleeding,
Im
sure
he
(to
die)............................................................
After you (to give).....................................................him first aid, I believe the electricity (to have
to)...................................be switched on again so that the train (to move)..................................................out of the
way.How you (to feel)....................................................lying under the train when that happened?
Absolutely terrified. As the train started to move, the man (to begin).....................................................to regain
consciousness. I (to hold).............................................................on tighty to him and shouted at him:< (to
move)...............................................!> One move and we (to frazzle)....................................................................
Well, all the station staff here (to think).............................................................you are a real hero as none of them
(to prepare)......................................................to stay down there. Anyway the man is in hospital now and apparently
he
(to
recover)...........................................................
I
know
he
said
that
he
(to
be)................................................................more careful next time.
5. Turn into passive:
1.Archaeologists have discovered a new pyramid in Egypt.
....................................................................................................................................................................
2.They took her to the hospital because the doctors had to operate her.
......................................................................................................................................................................
3.Hes keeping this plate of cakes for her son.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
4.We have not accounted for all the missing passengers.
.....................................................................................................................................................................
5.Did you tell him that his son had attended different classes?
.......................................................................................................................................................................
6.Rephrase the following sentences so as to preserve the initial meaning:
1.Bob couldnt go for a walk with us as he was very tired.
If.........................................................................................................
2.She didnt win despite the fact that she did her best.

Although..............................................................................................
3.Its a pity he didnt catch the train.
I wished....................................................................................................
4.As soon as I had said the words I wished I could take them back.
No..........................................................................................................
5.She spoke too fast and I could not understand her.
She..........................................................................................................
7.Turn into Indirect Speech:
1. Shall I open the champagne now?
.............................................................................................................................................................
2.Please dont give away your secret.
................................................................................................................................................................
3.Why doesnt anybody ask a question?
................................................................................................................................................................
4.When I finish the book, Im going to watch TV.
..................................................................................................................................................................
5.Im doing some homework but I wont be long.
.................................................................................................................................................................
8. Translate into English paying attention to the Sequence of tenses:
1. Ce-ai fi f acut daca ai fi pierdut trenul?
...................................................................................................................................................................
2.Daca nu citesti nu-ti poti imbogati vocabularul.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
3. Ne-a desenat pe tabla cum va arata urmatoarea eclipsa.
........................................................................................................................................................................
4.Nu bine ne-am intalnit ca a si inceput sa ma critice.
........................................................................................................................................................................
5.Daca s-ar intampla sa va inscrieti la acelasi club, i-ai povesti despre mine?
.........................................................................................................................................................................
9.Give the forms of the following irregular verbs:
-to wake up
-to lay
-to throw
-to spin
-to upset
10.Identify in the following text as many constructions, rules, special problems connected to verbs as possible
(at least 8) and explain them.
I work at Smith Ltd. I have been working there since 2001. Last week the manager asked me to see him if I
had time. He was new so I wondered what he was like. When I went to see him, he said:Iwish you helped me with
a special project. Ive heard that you speak German. He said that a factory in Germany wanted a specialist for six
months. Tell me if you can go. I would like a few days to think about it. All right. Here are the papers with all
the details. Let me have them back after you have read them. When I told my friends about it they all said it seemed
marvellous. I havent said yes yet. But next day I told the manager I wanted to go and he said:I hoped that you
would agree.

EXERCISES
1.Put the correct prepositions:
1.His house looks.............a temple.
2.He succeeded to come...................time.
3.If you go.......................the river you go.........................its source
4.We havent met.......................last week.
5. He sings whenever he is......................the influence of alcohol.
6.I could see her.............................the window.
7.Dont lean that ladder.....................................the wall!
8.How long can you survive.............................................light or heating?
9.We are not allowed to talk.....................................ourselves.
10.There is only one bridge.............................this river.
2.Write down these numbers:
392,47 4/23
683%
958.301.511
Al 20.001-lea
3.Put the correct modal verbs:
1. They...................................(leave) earlier if they wanted to catch the plane.
2.You.................................................(cross )the street when the traffic light is red.
3.You are a student now! You ..... ......................................................(be) more responsible.
4.When I was in Italy I ...........................................(visit) a museum every day.
5.What ............................................(read) for the exam?
4.Put the verbs in brackets in a correct form:
Now, sir, you(to see)............................................the accident, I believe. Would you mind(to
tell).........................................me what happened? Not at all constable. The driver of the red car was parked there.
He just (to move)..........................................................out when a black Ford (to come)..................................up very
quickly.
If
he
(to
look)...................................................in
the
mirror
he
(to
see)............................................................the Ford (to come)............................................................But he (to
be).....................................................in a hurry. The Ford hit him but (to stop)...................................................... (to
take
down).......................................................the
Fords
number?
No,
I
wish
I
(to
do).............................................so. In my opinion, the Ford (to steal)............................................................... That (to
explain)...................................................................................it,
sir.
Anyway,
I
never
(to
see) .............................................. a driver (to leave)........................................................the place of the accident.
All right. I (to take down)your name and address in case you (to need)....................................................as a witness.
Thank you for (to be)................................................so cooperative. (To sign)................................................. here?
Any
time,
I
like
(to
help)...................................in
situations
like
this.
You
(to
count).................................................on me.
5. Turn into passive:
1..My cousin has come up with a new idea.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2.Lots of persons believe that the thief is planning another robbery.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
3The car hit the dog but it didnt kill it.
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
4.He has given his mother a beautiful blouse.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
5.People say that he had read 100books.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
6.Rephrase the following sentences so as to preserve the initial meaning:
1. If Paul hadnt helped me out, I would have been fired
But............................................................................................................
2.The moment I stepped in the living-room, they stopped talking.
Hardly........................................................................................................
3.They say she is the best lawyer in town.
She...............................................................................................................
4.Id rather play football than read a book.

I prefer.............................................................................................................
5.I doubt he said that; he isnt so rude.
H e..............................................................................................
7.Turn into Indirect Speech:
1.Would you like to come to lunch tomorrow?
........................................................................................................................................................
2.OK, John, Ill help you, I promise!
.........................................................................................................................................................
3.That car will be bought as soon as they put it for sale.
........................................................................................................................................................
4.Are you taking care of those children?
..........................................................................................................................................................
5.If you dont like to take the lift you can climb the stairs.
..........................................................................................................................................................
8. Translate into English paying attention to the Sequence of tenses:
1.Sa-si fi luat la timp medicamentele n-ar fi acum in aceasta situatie grava.
...........................................................................................................................................................
2.Ce-ai face daca te-ai indragosti la prima vedere?
.............................................................................................................................................................
3.S-a gandit ca pana vii tu el va fi rezolvat deja situatia.
............................................................................................................................................................
4.Am apreciat-o pe fosta lui secretara mai mult decat il apreciez pe el.
.................................................................................................................................................................
5.Daca stiam ca e atat de greu nu incercam.
.................................................................................................................................................................
9.Give the forms of the following irregular verbs:
-to spread
-to shake
-to shoot
-to fly
-to lie
10.Identify in the following text as many constructions, rules, special problems connected to verbs as possible
(at least 8) and explain them.
Here I am replying to your letter, which arrived two days ago, before leaving for Paris. I was told yesterday
that the company would send me there next week for a business conference. Had I known about it earlier, I would
have told you. Anyway, Ill ring you up as soon as Iget there. By the way, I met John Smith who told me that he had
been working for the previous two months on the plans for the new factory you are interested in. He must have
worked very hard because he looked dead tired. By the time I come to Paris he will have finished them, so Ill bring
them with me.

EXERCISES
1.Put the correct prepositions:
1.His sister is good............chemistry.
2..He hangs the painting...................the wall.
3.He complains...............headache.
4.The girls are afraid..........going there with him.
5.He doesn feel........working in the garden.
6.We are looking forward.........going out with them.
7.John dreams...........having a small house.
8.They apologized............being late.
9.Does he agree...............studying in a foreign country?
10.His neighbour insisted ..........taking lunch ........us.
2.Write down these numbers:
79,32 5/7 578% 117. 389.925.
al 85. 239-lea
3.Put the correct modal verbs:
1.Sarahs on diet. She........................................(eat) that ice-cream.
2.Hes absolutely sure!She.........................................(arrive) yesterday, he saw her ticket.
3.You.................................(think) that it is a good place to stay. Its impossible!
4.His cousins............................(live) in London, but Im not sure.
5.Have you seen Mike?? He......................................(be) at the theatre.The play begins at 8p.m.
4.Put the verbs in brackets in a correct form:
Yesterday, my wife .........................(to insist) that we ...................(to go) to the airport.................... (to meet) some
friends who.......................(to promise) that they..........................(to visit) us. The plane landed and the
travellers ..................(to get off), but they ....................(to be) on it. Lets see if there .....................(to be)a message
for us! my wife ...............(to say). They .........................(to miss) the plane or perhaps they have been prevented
from coming for some reason. After ................(to ask) for information without success, I had an idea. Have you
still got their letter? I asked my wife. She...................(to find) it in her hand-bag. Here you..................(to be) she
said. We ............................(to arrive)at 10 oclock on the 9th and we wish you ...............(to meet) us.But todays
the 8th,I said. We ................................(to look) at the date before. If we had, we ..........................(to have ) this
journey for nothing. How silly! my wife said. I ......................(to carry) this letter around for days without looking
at it. We..................(to come back) tomorrow again. This time tomorrow we................................(to meet) our
friends.
5. Turn into passive:
1.Researchers have discovered a new medicine in USA.
....................................................................................................................................................................
2.Did you tell his mother that her Will hadnt passed his exams?
......................................................................................................................................................................
3.The doctors took you to the hospital because they had to treat you.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
4.We have not accounted for all the missing persons.
.....................................................................................................................................................................
5.Shes keeping this book for her sons children.
...................................................................................................................................................................
6.Rephrase the following sentences so as to preserve the initial meaning:
1. As soon as I entered the room I wished I could go back home.
No..........................................................................................................
2. My father couldnt go for a walk with us as he was very tired.
If.........................................................................................................
3.Its a pity he didnt pass the exams.

I wished....................................................................................................
4. They werent accepted despite the fact that they did their best.
Although..............................................................................................
5.He went too fast and I could not follow him.
She..........................................................................................................
7.Turn into Indirect Speech:
1. Shall I read this book now?
.............................................................................................................................................................
2.Please dont call me a liar!
................................................................................................................................................................
3.Why does nobody solve the problem?
................................................................................................................................................................
4.When I finish cooking, Im going to take a shower.
..................................................................................................................................................................
5.Were doing some homework but we wont be long.
.................................................................................................................................................................
8. Translate into English paying attention to the Sequence of tenses:
1. Ce-ai fi f acut daca ai fi locuit la munte?
...................................................................................................................................................................
2.Daca nu scrii citet nu-ti pot intelege mesajul.
.......................................................................................................................................................................
3. Le-a explicat cum se va desfasura urmatoarea etapa.
........................................................................................................................................................................
4.Nu bine am urcat in tren ca a si venit controlorul sa ne ceara biletele.
........................................................................................................................................................................
5.Daca s-ar intampla sa vizitati aceleasi persoane, i-ai aminti cum v-ati cunoscut?
.........................................................................................................................................................................
9.Give the forms of the following irregular verbs:
-to catch
-to lay
-to tear
-to hit
-to upset
10.Identify in the following text as many constructions, rules, special problems connected to verbs as possible
(at least 8) and explain them.
I must have fallen asleep while I was working because it took me a long time to realise that the telephone
was ringing. When I answered it, my girl-friend said:Have you forgotten that we are going to the cinema tonight? I
have been waiting here for half an hour. Unless you come soon, well miss the film. I suddenly remembered that
Sally had been given some tickets for the first performance of a new film. If I hadnt had so much work to do, I
would have taken her out to dinner before going to the cinema. By the time I get there, the film will have started.
Lets go out to dinner instead! You are an oddity. I neednt have accepted the tickets!

EXERCISES
1.Put the correct prepositions:
1. How long can someone survive.............................................food?
2.I know there are several bridges.............................that river.
3.You are not allowed to talk.....................................yourselves.
4. If you go.......................the theatre you pass.........................my house.
5.He couldnt see me............................the open door.
.6.He remains speechless whenever he is......................the influence of beauty
7.My brother didnt succeed to come...................time.
8. Why dont you lean that ladder.....................................the wall?
9.They havent met.......................last week.
10.Your hat looks.............a pot.
2.Write down these numbers:
472, 39 6/19
511%
958. 683.301.
Al 15.002-lea
3.Put the correct modal verbs:
1. You...................................(leave) earlier if you wanted to go to Paris with them.
2. What ............................................(read) for the exam?
3.He is a big boy now! He ..... ......................................................(be) more responsible.
4. You.................................................(cross ) the street when the traffic light is red.
5. When he was in France ...........................................(visit) at least a museum every week.
4.Put the verbs in brackets in a correct form:
Yesterday I.........................(to feel) well, so I................(to go) to the doctor. I had to wait for an hour before
he could see me. I ....................(to go) abroad next week. But I .................(to have) a pain for two days. Do you
think I.................(to be) well enough to go? When I ..........................(to examine) you I......................(to be able) to
tell you the doctor said. I ................(to work) in the garden when I suddenly felt the pain. I told the doctor.
I ......................(to stop) immediately, it ...................(to be) all right, I suppose. But hardly ever get any exercise in
my job so I .....................(to go) on working. After examining me carefully, the doctor said:You .......................(to
hurt) a bone in your back. .......................(to think) that by this time next week I.....................(to recover)? Im not
sure but if you..................(to listen) to my advice you...............(to be) better by that time. I thanked him and
I.....................(to promise) that I.....................(to pay) more attention next time if I ...................(to want)............(to
keep) myself healthy.
5. Turn into passive:
1. Everybody knows that he had won the competition.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2. Jane has given her sister a new pencil-case.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
3That bus hit the cow but it didnt kill it.
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
4. His neighbour has come up with another suggestion.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Lots of persons believe that the government is planning to give a new law.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
6.Rephrase the following sentences so as to preserve the initial meaning:
1. I dont believe he said that; he isnt so rude.
H e..............................................................................................
2. People say these are the best restaurants in town.

These...............................................................................................................
3. Hed rather watch TV than play football.
He prefers.............................................................................................................
4. The moment we arrived at the seaside, it started raining.
Hardly........................................................................................................
5. If my brother hadnt helped me out, I would have known how to solve the problem.
But............................................................................................................
7.Turn into Indirect Speech:
1.Would you like to visit the musem tomorrow?
........................................................................................................................................................
2.If he doesnt like to drink coffee he can drink tea.
..........................................................................................................................................................
3.That house will be bought as soon as you put it for sale.
........................................................................................................................................................
4.Is she looking after those puppies?
..........................................................................................................................................................
5 OK, mom, Ill study harder, I promise!
..........................................................................................................................................................
8. Translate into English paying attention to the Sequence of tenses:
1. M-am gandit ca pana vii tu eu voi fi spalat deja masina.
...........................................................................................................................................................
2. L-am laudat pe fostul ei partener de dans mai mult decat o laud pe ea.
.............................................................................................................................................................
3. Ce-ai face daca te-ai fi in locul nostru?
............................................................................................................................................................
4. Sa-si fi luat la timp examenele n-ar trebui acum sa invete pentru restanta.
.................................................................................................................................................................
5.Daca stiam ca e atat de mult de citit nu promiteam ca voi reusi.
.................................................................................................................................................................
9.Give the forms of the following irregular verbs:
- to fly
-to shake
-to wear
- to lie
- to spring
10.Identify in the following text as many constructions, rules, special problems connected to verbs as possible
(at least 8) and explain them.
My wifes mother was taken ill two days ago so my wife had to go and look after her. Before leaving my
wife said:Id better tell you where everything is or you wont know what to do. But my train is leaving in half an
hours time and I must get to mothers house as soon as I can. Dont worry I said. I can look after myself. Now
I realise I should have asked her for a map of the house. If I had, I would have found all the food I needed. But when
my wife comes back tomorrow, she wont have any dirty dishes to wash up because I have been eating in restaurants
since she went away.