Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one beginning with the giving word.

1. It's a pity that our teacher isn't at the moment.

=> I wish .....................

2. It was such a good show that they decided to go and see it again.

=> The show..................

3. He prefers typing to writing by hand.

=> He'd rather..................

4. He speaks too quickly for me to understand.

=> He doesn't speak..........

1. The film was silly. I quite enjoyed it. (In spite of)

..................

2. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (Despite)

..................

3. I went to see the film Titanic. I enjoyed it very much. (Which)

..................

4. George speaks Spanish. His wife is from Argentina. (Whose).

..................

5. We understood him in spite of his strong accent. (Though)

....................

Find one mistake in each sentences and correct it.

1. (If) I (have to) fly, I (would get) very nervous, so I (usually drive).

2. Two days ago, the weather forecaster (warned) (us) (that) a tornado (is coming).

3. Although it (is not) a big and famous company, she wants (to committed) (to) it because of its (favorable working conditions).

4. (In order to) (being) a good journalist, you must be a "wordsmith" - a (skilled) user of words.

5. This job (requires) you (working) long hours and (go on) business trip (a short notice).

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb gerund to infinitive or bare-infinitive

1. My boyfriend keeps (make) ....... jokes although I told him (stop) ..........

2. I didn't mean (embarrass) .......... him but I couldn't help (tell) ........... him how handsome he looked.

3. Did you remember (give) ............ her the money? I remember (ask) ........... you to do it so many times.

4. I am very sorry for (make) .......... you (wait) ............

5. Would you mind (explain) ............ to me how (use) ............. this computer?

1. I wish I could play tennis really well.

=> I'd like .............

2. She refused to answer, which was disappointing.

=> Her ................

3. I have not seen a more wonderful building anywhere.

=> Nowhere ..................

4. It is disappointing that we haven't heard from Molly.

=> We are ..................

5. Although she was a wealthy person, she wouldn't spare a pound on charity.

=> In spite...............

Complete the second sentences with the conditional sentences based on the facts given.

1. We have languages. We use them for communication.

=> If we didn't ..........................

2. We have languages. We can leave knowledge to our younger generations.

=>If we didn't ...............................

3. We have senses. They allow us to learn languages.

=> If we didn't............................

4. Our senses of sight allows us to read the written language.

=>If we didn't ............................

5. Big companies have logos so that their goods can be recognized in every nation.

=> If there weren't..................

Rewrite each of the sentences so that it means the same as the one before it.

1. I went to the zoo last week and that is where I saw a real tiger for the first time.

=>Before I........................

2. "Why don't we share the cost of the tour?" said my friend.

=> My friend suggested.................

3. Thousands of tuorists visit My Son Sanctuary every year.

=>My Son Sanctuary..................

4. Can't you find a better hotel?

=> Is this....................

4. We don't go on holiday because we do not have enough money.

=>If we.........................