........Hardly had we arrived........ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut.
........Hardly had we arrived........ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut.
Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence. The first one is done for you.
a) I suddenly remembered that I forgot/had forgotten my keys.
b) While Diana watched/was watching her favourite television programme there was a power-cut.
c) Tom used to live/would live in the house at the end of the street.
d) Who was driving/drove the car at the time of the accident?
e) By the time Sheila got back Chris went/had gone.
f) David ate/had eaten Japanese food before so he knew what to order.
g) I did/was doing some shopping yesterday when I saw that Dutch friend of yours.
h) I used to like/was liking sweets much more than I do now.
i) What exactly were you doing/did you do when I came into your office yesterday?
j) Laura missed the party because no-one was telling/had told her about it.
k) Tanya would/used to be a doctor.
I. Correct the mistake in each of the following sentences: 1) Were not you playing the guitar at 9 p.m every day last year. 2) They didn’t used to buy for their friends but for their parents. - What? I don’t understand what you mean. - I mean the things they were using. 3) She used not to have dinner here when she was a little girl. 4) Yesterday that naughty boy was beating his friend. 5) The teacher was teaching English in that secondary school last year. 6) What did you do when I went home yesterday. 7) There didn’t use to have many tall trees in this street 10 years ago.
maddy is talking to Jo about her visit ti the river school.Match the answer with the questions .
Which school did you visit?How did you get to the school?How many children were in your class?Were there a lot of teachers?Did you do Science?Did you do sport?Was it good fun?Did you like it?A There was only on class. There were twenty-five of us.
B No, we didn't. We had nowhere to play!
C No, there weren't! There only three!
DIwent to a school on the river!
E Yes,, it was a nice, friendly school.
F Not alway - if the weather was bad Ifelt a bit seasick!
G We went on a boat. The house wher I stayed was on the river too!
H Yes, we did, but not every day.
Underline and correct the mistake in each sentence
1. The crowd was shouting excitedly when Nam was scoring a goal
2. When the teacher was coming into the clssroom, we were discussing our poject
3. While her mother arrived home, it was raining heavily
4. The accident was happening when it got dark
5. I drove to work when I suddenly met an old friend
6. We were watching Tv when the power was going out
7. I will pick you off at your hotel at 7o'clock tomorrow morning
8. My mother was preparing dinner when my father comes home
9. Yesterday when my father was visiting Nha Rong Harbor, I was going shopping
Circle The correct or phrase
1. When we were in Canada, we went/ were going skiing almost every day.
2. About 4 years ago, I decided/ was deciding to become a chef.
3. Georgia had/ was having a shower when someone knocked at the door.
4. Holly and I ran from the house to the taxi because it rained/ was raining heavily
5. Two men argued/ were arguing outside, so I went to see what was happening.
6. Daniel called/ was calling you at one o'clock yesterday, but you were here with me.
7. We ate/ were eating breakfast when a letter came through the letter box.
8. As I walked past the window, I saw that Paula made/ was making a cake.
9. I dreamt/ was dreaming about my favorite band when the alarm clock went off.
VII Use the words given an other words, complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given.
1. They will rebuild the power station at the beginning of next year.
The power station................................................................... at the beginning of next year.
2. Solar panels will be put in the back yard next Saturday.
They..................................................................................... in the back yard next Saturday.
3. I will be with my brother in Son La Hydro Power Plant at this time next week.
At this time next week........................................ my brother in Son La Hydro Power Plant.
4. A test on sources of energy will be taken at 10 o’clock on Tuesday.
We..................................................... a test on sources of energy at 10 o’clock on Tuesday.
5. We shall be using wind power at this time next year.
Wind power......................................................................................... at this time next year.
6. How far is it from your house to the nearest market?
........................................................................ between your house and the nearest market?
7. Despite losing the game, we were happy that we played well.
..................................................................... the game, we were happy that we played well.
8. We often played these games when we were small.
We............................................................................ play these games when we were small.
9. His essay wasn’t satisfying by the teacher.
The teacher was not........................................................................................ with his essay.
10. This film was boring, wasn’t it?
This film was not..................................................................................... , ......................... ?
II. Supply the correct verbs: Using the past simple tense.
1. Yesterday, I (go).............to the restaurant with a client.
2. We (drive)........... around the parking lot for 20 mins to find a parking space.
3. My client and I slowly (walk)......... back to the car.
4. When we (arrive).......... at the restaurant, the place (be) ........ full.
5. Then we (see) ........... a small grocery store.
6. That (be) ............ better than waiting for two hours.
7. I (not go) .............. to school last Sunday.
8. We (stop)............. in the grocery store and (buy) ............ some sandwiches.
9. I (love ).............. him but no more.
10. Yesterday, I (get)............ up at 6 and (have) ............... breakfast at 6.30
IV. Rewrite the sentences
1. It was unneccessary for us to work overtime yesterday because we still had a lot of time for our project.
We………………………………………………………………………………
2.Bringing food there was unneccessary because we didn’t know that there were lots of foodstalls there.
-->We needn’t……………………………………….…………..…..…….…
3. It is not necessary for you to do it now. -->You................................................
4. It was wrong of you to criticize him in front of many people. (should)
........................................................................................
5. When did you last see “Gone with the wind”? -->How long…………………………..
6. How long have you worked as a teacher? -->When……………………………
7. It is 2 years since Nam last went to the cinema
->Nam has …………………………………………………..
8. It wasn’t Tom in the mall yesterday because he was in the hospital. I’m sure. (can)
Tom ……………………………..……………..……………………...……
9. I’m sure that Peter is sick today. -->Peter………………………………
10. This is the first time I’ve been to a Western city.
-->I have…………………………………………………………………..
11. It isn’t necessary for you to water these plants.
-->You ..................................................................................
12. You are not allowed to park here. -->You ............................................................
13. We aren’t allowed to drive on the left hand in this country.
-->We ..........................................................................................
14. You don’t have to come with me if you don’t want to.
--> You ..................................................................
15. It is better for parents to take time to understand their children.
-->Parents ......................................................................................
16. Opening the lion’s cage is against from the zoo’s regulation.
-->Visitors ...............................................................................
17. If I were you, I would go and see that film.
->You ..................................................................................
18. Teachers don’t allow students to use mobile phone in class.
-->Students .............................................................................
19.I am not allowed to go out with my friends in the evening. (mustn't)
-->I …………………………………………………………
20. It is a good idead for us to take an umbrella with us when we go out. (should)
-->We ………………………………….………………………..
21. It is necessary for young people to plan for their future. (Use Have to)
Young people ………………………………………………………
22.Ms. Ly is in charge of cleaning the floor every day. (has to)
-->Ms. Ly …………………………………………
23.If I were you, I would spend more time talking with my children. (should)
You……………………………………………………………………
24.John doesn't get permission to use that computer. (mustn't)
John ………………………………………………………………
25.Customers are advised to check their luggage before leaving the airport. (ought to)
Customers ………………………………………………………
26.It is forbidden for students to cheat in the exam. (mustn't)
-->Students ……………………………………………
I. Underlined the errors and correct them
1. Plays were a collaborative effort.
2. When you want to buy something, you needed to learn to save money.
3. Salah turned ten years old, and his parents start to give him an allowance.
4. I looked for my wallet for hours and finally find it.
5. Julia went to her grandparents’ house every Christmas.
6. Kate is late for school yesterday.
7. The Earth was round.
8. Laura is getting up at seven every morning.
II. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the given verb
1. You __________ (need) to consider many things when you plan a school play.
2. I __________ (be) in a school play last year.
3. There __________ (be) three main roles for people to do in a play production.
4. There __________ (be) an audition for the play every Friday.
5. Last night we __________ (meet) with the volunteers and __________ (make) some costumes.