. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.

     Write your answers in the numbered spaces that follow. (10 pts)

1.        I'd rather (stay) in tonight (see) a good film on TV.

2.      Many people are determined (get) a ticket for the football match even if it means (stand) in a queue all day.

3.        If he (not drink) so much last night, he (not be) so tired now.

4.        The secretary (type) for two hours, but she (finish) only three reports so far.

5.        It's difficult (persuade) her (tell) all the truth.

6.        I’d prefer (cook) at home tonight rather than (eat) out.

7.        John (fall) off his bike when he (ride) round a corner.

8.        Almost everyone (leave) for home by the time we (arrive).

9.        He wishes he (not miss) the lecture (give) by Professor Jones last Monday.

The exam (not be) as difficult as they (think) at first

II. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.

     Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)

1.       When I (see) him, he (talk) to his friend in the bookstore.               

2.       My brother (think) of selling his car. He (not decide) yet.

3.       By the time you (come) back, I’m sure I (finish) decorating our room.

4.       Why (you / always talk) in class. I’d rather you (stop) at once.

5.       He (sleep) since 2pm. It's time he (wake up).

6.       When she (arrive), I (wait) for two and a half hours.

7.       I (try) to phone you all day. Where (you be)?

8.       The window needs (mend) before the rain (come).

9.       At the moment Jack, as well as all his classmates, (do) a test (give) by the teacher.

10.    As soon as the teacher (arrive), we (start) the party.

II. Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.

    Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)

1.       On my way home yesterday I (see) two young women (quarrel). 

2.       I think it (rain) soon. We’d better (go) back home quickly.

3.       It’s time we (wake) him up. He (sleep) for over 10 hours.

4.       By the time my father (return) next month, I (finish) this course.

5.       When we finally (arrive) at the party, most of them (leave).

6.       My sister usually (take) her motorbike to the garage (repair).

7.       I’m sorry, but your food (still prepare). It (be) ready in five minutes.

8.       (Not have) anything to do, she (cycle) round the city for a change.

9.       He suggested (eat) out instead of (cook) at home as usual.

10.    She's busy (write) a report, so (not disturb) her.

Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.

     Write your answers in the spaces given. (10 pts)

1.       John said he (get) ___________________ someone (repair) ___________________ the fridge the following day.

2.       When I (come) ___________________ to her home yesterday, she (water) ___________________ the flowers.

3.       I (never read) ___________________ any book (write) ___________________ by this author.

4.       The exam (not be) ___________________ as easy as I (think) ___________________ at first.

5.       I (go) ___________________ to an opera last night. But I would rather (go) ___________________ to a movie.

6.       I'm sure you (finish) ___________________ the course by the time I (come) ___________________ back in two years.

7.       It’s time we (decide) ___________________ what (prepare) ___________________ for the party next week.

8.       Tom suggested (look) ___________________ for somewhere (have) ___________________ a drink.

9.       Be quiet. I (think) ___________________ someone (knock) ___________________ on the door.

If he (not be) ___________________ so careless, he (not have) ___________________ the accident

. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.

      Write your answers in the spaces given. (10 pts)

1.       If the flood (not happen) last month, the crop (be) better now.

2.       Our classmates couldn't help (laugh) when they (hear) the teacher's funny story.

3.       This kitchen roof needs (repair) before the rainy season (come).

4.       Don't try to phone me. By the time you (receive) this letter, I (leave) for China.

5.       Suddenly (feel) hungry, she stopped (buy) a bar of chocolate.

6.       (Write) the letter, she (start) doing her homework.

7.       She (come) at 8:am, at which time Tom (water) the flowers in the garden.

8.       Mark (drive) for 3 hours, and he (cover) 120 kilometers.

9.       John wishes he (be) the first (be offered) the job.

10.   (Not know) where (go), I asked a policeman the way.

IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.

Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 

It's difficult (make) her (change) her mind.

They (live) happily for over 20 years now. Since their marriage they (never have) an argument.

I (talk) to you about that matter as soon as the meeting (finish), OK?

Did you remember (send) your uncle a card when you (be) on holiday?

My father would rather I (study) medicine when I finish school, but I’d prefer (become) a teacher.

Now I (feel) as if I (sit) on fire. If it (not rain) so much, we (have) a better crop.

We (have) our house (repaint) next month.

When I (pass) by her house, I saw her (water) the flowers.

I (meet) Tom last Sunday when I (look) for some books in the city centre.

Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.

      Write your answers in the spaces given. (10 pts)

1.       If you (be) in my position now, what (you do)?

2.       John (do) the test again at the moment because he (not pass) it the first time.

3.       She was sitting on the grass, out of breath. She (run). She shouldn’t (run) so long.

4.       He (return) home after the party only (find) his house burgled.

5.       Last time his doctor (suggest) that he (not smoke).

6.       If he (see) the doctor last week, he (not suffer) now.

7.       When I (pass) her house the other day, she (water) the trees in the garden.

8.       Tom (finish) this course when his father (return) next month.

9.       The author (write) three novels when he (be) only 35 years old.

10.    John (wish) he (know) Chinese well.

Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces given. (10 pts)

1.       At this time tomorrow, I (be) in HCM city (have) a good time.

2.       He is angry as I (not do) all the work he (assign) last week.

3.       What a pity. By the time I (recover) from my illness, the course (end).

4.       Would you be so kind as (answer) the phone when it (ring)?

5.       I clearly remember (pay) him last week. I (give) him 20 dollars.

6.       When my mother (retire) next month, she (work) as a teacher for exactly 25 years.

7.       He (always talk) as though he (be) my boss.

8.       At the moment I (read) a novel (write) by Hughes.

9.       I can’t help (complain) about the lecture I (attend) yesterday.

10.    We (have) dinner when the power (fail).

*. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces given.

1.Emily (never pay)………. any attention to the job up till now. She (lose) ……………the job unless she changes her attitude.

2.I (work)……………….. all day so I (feel) …………..very tired at the moment

3.Bob (bring up) …………by his grandparents after his parents (die)…………. in the accident.

4.When I (come) …………….to see her last night, she (clean) …………..her house.

5.I (not know)…………… Chinese but I wish I (know)……………..

6.If Jane (not be)………………… so lazy, she (get) …………..better marks on the exams.

7.He kept looking at her, (wonder) …………….where he (see) ……………her before.

8.You (always interrupt) ……………….me! I’d prefer you (listen)……………… to me.

9.I (be)…………….. very glad (receive) …………….your letter this morning.

10.                                              At the moment John is busy (pack)…………… He (go)………….. to London tomorrow morning.

IV *. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces given.

1.(Lose)………………… my keys, I didn’t know how (get) …………..in the house.

2.Last year I (make) …………………(clean)……………. the classroom for two weeks.

3.He (not have) ……………….the accident if he (not drive)……………… so fast.

4.John (water) …………………the flowers when it (start) …………………..to rain.

5.When we (get)……………. to her house last week, she (just leave)……………………..

6.She (come) ………………at 9 am. So, she (be) ……………here for more than 4 hours.

7.My parents would rather I (find)……. a job, but I’d rather (go)……………. to university for higher education.

8.Jane (do) the test again at the moment because she (not pass)……………. it the first time.

9.The man (sit)…………. next to me was nervous because he (not fly) ………….before.

10.                                        I (never forget)………… what you (just tell) ……………..me, I promise.