C. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. The studio ................ to release the film in August but they postponed it because of the political situation.
   a. was about to plan
   b. used to plan
   c. will have planned
   d. would plan

2. Before there were railways, ordinary people ................ for pleasure.
   a. were rarely travelling
   b. were used to travel rarely
   c. were going to travel rarely
   d. would rarely travel

3. "How will you afford driving lessons?"
    "Well, I ................ you and Dad could lend me the money."
   a. would hope
   b. have hoped
   c. was hoping
   d. had been hoping

4. The police arrived just as the thieves ................ the bank.
   a. going to leave
   b. would leave
   c. had been leaving
   d. were about to leave

VIII. Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.

1. He loses his temper at all things, even the slightest one. (OFF)

→ He ...........................................................................................................................

2. Keeping on acting against the boss’s will, Jane stands no chance of promotion. (UNLIKELY)

→ Unless Jane dances ................................................................................................. promoted.

3. Though there were some problems at first, everything turned out to be alright in the end. (SORTED)

→ Despite ............................................................................................................................................. in the end.

4. Many young students are confused about managing their own finances. (SEA) 

→ Many a .................................................................................................... management.

5. Foolishly, they worked till very late at night simply because they were against their mom’s home rules. (OIL)

→ They ought ............................................................................................................ defiance of their mom’s home rules.

VII. Rewrite the following sentences using a modal verb.

Ex: We didn’t stand a chance of succeeding. 

\(\rightarrow\) We couldn’t have succeeded . 

1. Why didn't you tell me you weren't feeling well?

⟶ .....................................................................................................................

2. Don't bother phoning Liz, I have already done it.

⟶ .....................................................................................................................

3. I’d better be leaving now or I’ll be late.

⟶ .....................................................................................................................

4. In all probability, they will arrive before we do.

⟶ .....................................................................................................................

5. You'd be well advised to contact Mr Soames.

⟶ .....................................................................................................................

6. Ann is sure to be regretting her decision by now.

⟶ .....................................................................................................................

7. Surely she is not seriously suggesting that we give up now.

⟶ .....................................................................................................................

VII. Use the correct form of the word given to fill in each blank. 
1. The absence of trees and plants in the ____________ environments is one of the stark differences. (TERRESTRIAL)
2. As these plants and the animals consuming them reach the end of their life cycles, organic carbon is transferred below ground as a result of _____________ . (COMPOSE)
3. Over time, the colors of the painting faded _____________ , barely noticeable to the casual observer. (PERCEIVE)
4. The product was _____________ launched since we hadn't completed the quality assurance tests. (MATURITY)
5. The _____________ employee always followed orders without hesitation, even if they seemed unreasonable. (SERVE)
6. Unfortunately, many scientists have opted for a preferred cognitive paradigm while ignoring or _____________ critical technical issues. (INTERPRET)

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