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24 tháng 5 2020

1.would look

2.were

3.goes

4.didn't belong

5.don't like

6.hadn't been seen

7.do you repay?

8.wouldn't be got

Hãy viết câu điều kiện với những từ gợi ý

If / I / time / will go / the beach / them

=> If I had time,I would go to the beach with them

If John hurries / he / get / class / on time

=> If John hurries,he will get to class on time

If / study / hard / she will be the best student in her class

=>If she studies hard,she will be the best student in her class

you can watch those animals / if / go / park

=>You can watch those animals if you go to the park

If / rained / we / not go / beach

=> If it rained,we wouldn't go to the beach

If / he / not study / hard / would not / the exam

=> If he doesn't study hard,he won't pass the exam

If / I /spoke / French / well / take /a trip / France

=> If I spoke French well, I would take a trip to France

If / weather /be / better / could / tennis

=> If the weather was better, I could play tennis

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Exercise 2. Rewrite the following sentences with Gerund “ Why don’t you organize an English competition for our student?” said Ms Lien.-> Ms Lien suggested........ “ I’m sorry I’m late, said Mr Thanh. -> Mr Thanh apologized..... “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator” Said Bob.-> Bob denied..... “ You were cheating” said David to Henry. -> David accused ........ “ I must see the manager.” he cried. -> He insisted..... “ If you wanted to take my bike, you...
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Exercise 2. Rewrite the following sentences with Gerund

  1. “ Why don’t you organize an English competition for our student?” said Ms Lien.-> Ms Lien suggested........
  2. “ I’m sorry I’m late, said Mr Thanh. -> Mr Thanh apologized.....
  3. “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator” Said Bob.-> Bob denied.....
  4. “ You were cheating” said David to Henry. -> David accused ........
  5. “ I must see the manager.” he cried. -> He insisted.....
  6. “ If you wanted to take my bike, you should have asked me first” said Mike to his brother.

->Mike criticized....

  1. “ You won the scholarship. Congratulation,” Mary told me.-> Mary congratulated ......
  2. “ It was kind of you to help me with my homework” Lan said to Hoa. -> Lan thanked ......
  3. “ Shall we walk there? It’s not far,” he said. -> He proposed ..........
  4. “ turn off the computer. You are not allowed to play game now,” Dick mother said.-> Dick’s mother prevented...........
  5. “ I’m sorry that I broke the glass,” said Peter. ( apologized)-> Peter ......
  6. “ You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John. ( criticized)
  7. “ Let’s invite Mr. Brown to the party next weekend” he said. ( suggested)
  8. “ You stole the jewels” the inspector said to him.( accused)
  9. “ I only borrowed your car for some hours” the man said. (admitted)
  10. “ I’m sorry I damaged your tape recorder, Mike.” Said Bob.-> Bob apologized ......
  11. “ You damaged my camera’ said Jane to Henry. -> Jane accused .....

Exercise 3. Rewrite the following sentences with Infinitive and Gerund

  1. “ I will bring the sandwiches to the party” said Helen.-> Helen offered...
  2. “ Let’s all go to Lisbon!” they said. -> They suggested......
  3. “ You’d better leave that old flat,” my mother told us. -> My mother advised ..........
  4. “ Please let me go to Martin’s house!” Said Muriel three times. -> Muriel insisted.....
  5. “ It was you and only you who stole the cake from the fridge” my mother told my sister. ->My mother accused....
  6. “I’m awful sorry, I will never again use your car without permission” she said almost crying. -> She apologized....
  7. “ Don’t cross the river, it’s full of crocodiles” -> They warned...
  8. “I’m sorry I’m late” -> He apologized....
  9. “ I think you’d better drink the medicine” the doctor said.-> The doctor advised....
  10. “Let’s eat something and then go for a stroll” she said.-> She suggested...
  11. “ Don’t worry, I’ll pay for the drink” ->He insisted....
  12. “ Yes, it was me who ate all the cake”-> She admitted...
  13. “Red wine is the best option for this dish” ->The waiter advised.........
  14. “ Why don’t we go for a walk”? -> She suggested.................
  15. “ I wasn’t anywhere near the scene of the crime. ->The accused claimed ............
  16. “ This spot is the best place for a picnic.” -> My father said ...............
  17. “ The swallows return every spring and fly past my window.”-> She explained ...............
  18. “ Can you answer the phone? I’m having a shower.” -> He asked his son .......................
  19. “ I gave you my homework last week.”-> The boy insisted........
  20. “ Could you come and pick me up from school today, Dad?”-> Bill asked..............
  21. “ If I were you, I wouldn’t drink so much” ->He advised his friend..................
  22. “ I won’t help you because you didn’t help me”

a.-> Joan said ..............

b.-> Joan refused ............

  1. “ I’ll bring it back tomorrow”

a. ->He said...........

b. ->He promised.............

Exercise 4. Restate the given sentences. Choose the most suitable reporting verb in brackets. Make it active or passive as appropriate.

  1. The girl said to Jim, “ Would you give your book to Mary?” ( ask, tell order) -> The girl ..........
  2. The little said to her father, “ Daddy, I really like tricycle. Can we buy it?” (require, ask, advise) -> Everyone ..........................
  3. The sign on the side door says, “ Do not enter,” so we have to use a different door. ( ask, remind, force). Nobody.............
  4. Before Bobby went to bed, his father said, “ Don’t forget to brush your teeth” (invite, allow, remind). -> Before Bobby went to bed, his father ...............................
  5. The factory manager said to the employees” Don’t come late. If you do, you will lose your work” ( ask, warn, encourage) ->The employees................

  1. When I asked the nurse about my skin rash, she said, “ You should consult dermatologist” (ask, permit, advise) -> The nurse............
  2. “ I will not tell anyone else about our plan.” He said to me ( order, promise, warn).-> He .......
  3. “ Okay, you can go alone to Hanoi this summer” ( warn, persuade, agree) -> My parents......
  4. “ Don’t worry. If your car breaks down, I will give you a lift home.” (agree, order, offer) -> My friend’s brother .......
  5. Under the law, drivers and all passengers must wear seat belt while in a moving vehicle.(encourage, require, permit).-> Drivers and all passengers ..................

Exercise 5. Choose the most suitable verb form the box to report each of the sentences. Remember they all follow the pattern verb + to – infinitive.

promise, ask, order, remind, advise,

encourage, bed, invite, warn, allow

  1. “ Could you possible do for me a favour?” She said to Tom. -> She........
  2. “ Come and have dinner with us” Rosy said to John. -> Rosy......
  3. “ Don’t forget to post the letter,” my wife said to me. -> My wife ........
  4. The man said the boys, “Don’t swim in the lake without an adult present”. -> The boy........
  5. He said to me, “ It would be best if you limited the sugar consumption.” -> He ..............
  6. “ You must a fine of one hundred pounds” the judge said to Edward. -> The judge .....
  7. “ Please don’t tell him about my absence from class yesterday” she said to me. ->She....
  8. My parents often said to me “ Good for you! It’s good to be independent”

-> My parents often....

  1. Mrs. Jones said to her children” Each of you may have one piece of candy”.-> Mrs. Jones....
  2. “ I wont be late next time” Mary said to the teacher. -> Mary......
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25 tháng 12 2018

Exercise 2. Rewrite the following sentences with Gerund

  1. “ Why don’t you organize an English competition for our student?” said Ms Lien.-> Ms Lien suggested....that I should organize an English competition for our student....
  2. “ I’m sorry I’m late, said Mr Thanh. -> Mr Thanh apologized...for being late..
  3. “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator” Said Bob.-> Bob denied...having taken Sue's calculator..
  4. “ You were cheating” said David to Henry. -> David accused ....Henry of cheating....
  5. “ I must see the manager.” he cried. -> He insisted...on seeing the manager..
  6. “ If you wanted to take my bike, you should have asked me first” said Mike to his brother.

->Mike criticized..his brother for taking his bike without asking him..

  1. “ You won the scholarship. Congratulation,” Mary told me.-> Mary congratulated .....me on winning the scholarship.
  2. “ It was kind of you to help me with my homework” Lan said to Hoa. -> Lan thanked ...Hoa for helping her with her homework...
  3. “ Shall we walk there? It’s not far,” he said. -> He proposed ....walking there......
  4. “ turn off the computer. You are not allowed to play game now,” Dick mother said.-> Dick’s mother prevented.......him from playing game....
  5. “ I’m sorry that I broke the glass,” said Peter. ( apologized)-> Peter ...apologized for breaking the glass...
  6. “ You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John. ( criticized)=> the team leader criticized John for not aiting for them
  7. “ Let’s invite Mr. Brown to the party next weekend” he said. ( suggested) He suggested that we should invite Mr. Brown to the party the next weekend
  8. “ You stole the jewels” the inspector said to him.( accused)=> the inspector accused him of having stolen the jewels
  9. “ I only borrowed your car for some hours” the man said. (admitted)=> The man admitted of borrowing my car for some hours
  10. “ I’m sorry I damaged your tape recorder, Mike.” Said Bob.-> Bob apologized ..for having damaged my tape recorder....
  11. “ You damaged my camera’ said Jane to Henry. -> Jane accused ..Henry of having damaged her camera...

25 tháng 12 2018

cảm ơn ạ

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with “some, any” She wanted ………. stamps but there weren’t …….. in the machine. Is there ……one here who speaks Italian? Did you get the oil? - No, there wasn’t ……. left. I saw hardly …..one I knew at the party, and I didn’t get ……..thing to drink. I can’t see my glasses …….where. You must be hungry. Would you like …..thing to eat? I didn’t have …… money, so I had to borrow …….. I’d like to buy...
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Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with “some, any”

  1. She wanted ………. stamps but there weren’t …….. in the machine.
  2. Is there ……one here who speaks Italian?
  3. Did you get the oil? - No, there wasn’t ……. left.
  4. I saw hardly …..one I knew at the party, and I didn’t get ……..thing to drink.
  5. I can’t see my glasses …….where.
  6. You must be hungry. Would you like …..thing to eat?
  7. I didn’t have …… money, so I had to borrow ……..
  8. I’d like to buy ……. new clothes but I haven’t …..... money.
  9. There’s ………. gin in the cupboard but there aren’t ………. glasses.
  10. ………one I know told me …….. of the details.
  11. Don’t let …one in. I’m too busy to see …..body.
  12. When would you like to come? …….. day would suit me.
  13. He lives …..where in France now.
  14. ………one can tell you how to get there. (Everyone knows the way).
  15. If you had …… sense, you wouldn’t leave your car unlocked.
  16. Would you like ……thing to drink? There’s ……… very good beer in the fridge.
  17. Is there ….one living in that house? It looks deserted.
  18. Where shall we sit? Oh, ……where will do.

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25 tháng 5 2020

Complete the following sentences with a, an, the or zero article

  1. If you go by.......X........train can have...........AN........comfortable journey
  2. On.....X......Sundays my father stays in ......THE.....bed till ten o'clock, reading...........Sunday papers
  3. During......THE......meal he talks about .....THE.........garden and she tells him .........THE....village gossip
  4. ......X.......family hotels are.......THE.......hotels which welcome ...X.....parents and.........X..........children
  5. I see that your house is built of ......X.......wood. Are you insured against ....THE.....fire?
  6. Do you know........THE........time? - Yes, ..........A.......clock in .....THE.....hall has just struck nine
  7. I have .......X.......little money left. Let's have dinner in.......A..........restaurant
  8. Would it be.........A...........trouble to you to buy me.........A..........newspaper on your way home?
Exercise 1: Combine two sentences using Infinitive with TO. She got up early. She wanted to go for a walk. ............................................................................................................................. He was very careful. He read the instruction twice before using. ............................................................................................................................. The teacher will give the bonus marks. He promised...
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Exercise 1:

Combine two sentences using Infinitive with TO.

  1. She got up early. She wanted to go for a walk.

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

  1. He was very careful. He read the instruction twice before using.

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

  1. The teacher will give the bonus marks. He promised that.

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

  1. This bag is too heavy. You can’t carry it.

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

  1. We can’t refuse their invitation. It would look rude.

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

  1. I met him again. It was surprised.

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

  1. The film wasn’t good enough. I didn’t watch it.

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

  1. Thanks for telling me the news. It was very kind of you.

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

Infinitive without to

Exercise 2:

Rewrite the sentence using the suggestion.

  1. He locked the door. ( I observed him)

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

  1. They force the children to have breakfast at home. ( They make)

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

  1. He left the house early this morning. ( I saw)

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

  1. My mother allows me to go to the party next Sunday. ( My mother lets)

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

  1. Someone knocked the door angrily. ( She could hear)

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

  1. A pavement artist drew a portrait. ( I watched)

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

  1. The examiner told me to leave the bag outside. ( The examiner made)

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

  1. The boy ran away from the house. ( She noticed)

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

Infinitive with to vs. Infinitive without to

Exercise 3:

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs.

Mary: Hi! Nam. You managed ___________ ( find) your way then?

Nam: Yes, in the end. There was a lot of traffic jams and the weather was very wet.

Mary: Well, you’re here now. Let me ____________ ( hang) up your rain coat.

Nam: Thank you.

Mary: I’m glad you decided _________ ( come) to my party. Everyone seems __________ ( have) a good time. I invited many people. Well, “ the more the merrier.”

Nam: Has Linda come?

Mary: She said she couldn’t _________ ( come).

Nam: And Lien?

Mary: Yes. She came early, but she seemed __________ ( leave) early, too. She was here with her boyfriend.

Exercise 4:

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

  1. He refused ____________ ( answer) any more questions.
  2. Where would you like ___________ ( have) lunch?
  3. He hates answering the phone and just lets it __________ ( ring).
  4. I’m too tired ___________ ( listen) to his boring stories.
  5. If you want ___________ ( get) there before dark, you should _________ ( start) at once.
  6. This book tells you how ___________ ( win) at games without actually cheating.
  7. It isn’t good for children __________ ( eat) too many sweets.
  8. She promised ____________ ( not do) that silly thing again.
  9. He isn’t strong enough _____________ ( move) the washing machine to the other corner of the kitchen.
  10. The police had made him ___________ ( tell) the truth.

Gerund and infinitive

Exercise 5:

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

  1. After _________ ( spend) a week in New York, they decided __________ ( come) back.
  2. Try to avoid _________ ( make) him angry.
  3. Would you mind _________ ( show) me how to work the lift?
  4. She apologized for __________ ( borrow) my car without __________ ( ask) for permission.
  5. When at last I succeeded in __________ ( convince) him I wanted to get home quickly.
  6. I distinctively remember ___________ ( pay) him. I gave him $2.
  7. Don’t forget __________ ( take) a camera with you.
  8. Oh, let’s wait until it stops ___________( rain).
  9. He telephoned her __________ ( arrange) another meeting.
  10. I tried ____________ ( explain) to him but he couldn’t understand.
  11. Please forgive me for __________ ( not write) you soon.
  12. There is no point in ___________ ( change) the battery.
  13. Inspite of __________ ( be) rich, he is not generous at all.
  14. My parents advised me __________ ( not invite) too many people to the party.
  15. The little girl is afraid of __________ ( cross) the road.
  16. When I was a child, I hated ___________ (go) to bed early
  17. You don’t need ____________ (iron) that shirt. It doesn’t need ___________ ( iron)
  18. Please remember __________ ( turn off) the light when you go out.
  19. One of the boys admitted ____________(break) the window.
  20. How did the thief get into the kitchen? – I forgot ____________(shut ) the window

Passive gerund and infinitive

Exercise 6:

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

  1. He wants her ________ ( finish) her homework as soon as possible.
  2. I like ___________ ( ask) many questions by the interviewers.
  3. Are you bored with __________ ( do) the same thing everyday?
  4. They don’t mind __________ ( keep) standing on the bus.
  5. She was frightened of __________ ( rob) by a stranger.
  6. I can’t stop him _________ ( talk) about his favorite football team.
  7. Why don’t you hate ___________ ( call) such a nickname by your friends?
  8. I hope _____________ ( offer) the job at the telephone company.
  9. She could afford ____________ (buy) this luxury coat.
  10. My close friend kept ___________ ( tell) me about her idol.

Exercise 7:

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. My brother likes ___________ funny stories.

A. read B. reads C. reading D. have read

2. He was so interested in the football match that he forgot ___________ her.

A. phone B. to phone C. phoning D. phoned

3. My brother is fond of ___________ stamps.

A. collect B. to collect C. collected D. collecting

4. I’m delighted ____________ that you can come on Saturday.

A. hear B. to hear C. hearing D. being heard

5. She was made _____________ all house work by herself.

A. finish B. to finish C. finishing D. finished

6. He prefers ______________ presents on his birthday.

A. to give B. giving C. to be given D. being given

7. I suggest ____________ the hospital before ___________ the police to look for him.

A. call – ask B. to call – to ask C. calling – asking D. to call – asking

8. She expected _____________ by her boyfriend at the station but he wasn’t there.

A. to meet B. meeting C. to be met D. being met

9. I knew I wasn’t the first _____________ her that she failed the exam again.

A. to inform B. informing C. inform D. informed

10. She _________ in Oxford. Then she moved to London.

A. gets used to living B. used to living C. used to live D. is used to living

11. He kept _____________ for an explanation and she didn’t know how __________ him.

A. asking – to answer B. asking – answering C. to ask – to answer D. to ask – answering

12. He will always remember _______________ the gold medal for his victory.

A. awarded B. being awarded C. to be awarded D. to award

13. Would you like me ____________ down the radio a bit?

A. turn B. to turn C. turning D. to be turned

14. My brother wouldn’t ___________ his new camcorder.

A. let me use B. let me to use C. let I use D. let I to use

15. I will never forget _____________ her for the first time.

A. see B. saw C. to see D. seeing

16. Sally’s low test scores kept her from _____________ to the university.

A. admitting B. to admit C. to be admitted D. being admitted

17. She went out without ____________ by others.

A. see B. to see C. seeing D. being seen

18. No, that’s not what I meant ___________. How can I make you _______________?

A. to say – understand C. to say – understanding

B. saying – to understand D. saying – understanding

19. Will your sister let you _______ her new camcorder?
A. use B. to use C. using D. to using

20. Mrs. Jones, I regret _____ you that your credit limit has been exceeded.
A. inform B. to inform C. informing D. to informing

21. I wanted to stop _____ some presents, but we didn't have enough time.
A. to B. to buy C. buying D. to buying

22. She didn’t want anyone _______ him about her wedding.
A. tell B. to tell C. telling D. to telling

23. He advised ______ the decision on my own
A. make B. me to make C. me making D. to making

24. Did you remember _____ the letter?
A. post B. to post C. posting D. to posting

25. They used ___________ to the cinema a lot when they were at university.

A. going B. to go C. to going D. go

Exercise 8:

Identify one mistake in each sentence and correct it.

  1. He found it hard repair the computer.
  2. How can you let such a silly incident wrecking your friendship?
  3. I couldn’t help being laughed when he told me that story.
  4. She has tried to wear three dresses and the blue one was the best.
  5. It cost me a lot but I don’t regret spend money on it.
  6. Her teacher suggested them taking a trip to Huong pagoda.
  7. Remember check your answer before handing in your exam paper.
  8. He doesn’t like being pick up at school by his mother.
  9. They prevented the customers from leave the shop.
  10. It’s no use to persuade him. He has made up his mind.

Exercise 9: Give the correct form of the verb in bracket to complete the sentence.

1. We decided ___________ (buy) a new car.
2. They've got some work _____________(do).
3. Peter gave up _____________ (smoke) few months ago.
4. He'd like _____________ (fly) an aero plane.
5. I enjoy _______________ (write) picture postcards.
6. Do you know what ____________(do) if there's a fire in the shop?
7. Avoid ___________ (make) silly mistakes.
8. My parents wanted me _______________ (be) home at 11 o'clock.

9. I can't imagine Peter _______________ (go) by bike.

10. He agreed ________________ (buy) a new car.
11. The question is easy _______________ (answer).
12. The man asked me how _________________ (get) to the airport.
13. I look forward to ________________ (see) you at the weekend.
14. Are you thinking of _______________ (go) to London?
15. We decided ______________ (go) for a walk in the forest.
16. The teacher expected Sarah ________________ (work) hard.

17. I had to ask the boys (stop) ____________ (ride) _______________ their mini-scooters in the corridor.
18. Don't start (try) ________________ (learn) _____________ algebra before you have finished (learn) ___________ (do) ___________ simple things in arithmetic.
19. We can't think of (buy) _____________ a new house before (sell) _____________ the old one.
20. I'd love (have) _____________ the opportunity of (meet) _______________you again.
21. Our teacher has promised (help) ______________ us (prepare) _____________for next week's test.
22. I hate (get up) _______________early in winter and (get ready) _______________in the dark.
23. If you can't fix that old thing, try (hit) ______________it with a hammer!
24. I saw her (sit) ______________ at the bus stop, and I heard her (tell) __________her friend not to wait for her.
25. Poor Charles! The police suspected him of (try) ______________ (sell) ___________ stolen bicycles.
26.Can you manage (finish) ____________ (pack) ______________ these parcels alone?

27. A student can't learn (spell) _____________without (be) _________________ taught.
28. On (hear) _____________ her (speak) _______________everyone took her for a foreigner.
29. Have you ever watched people (try) ___________ (catch) ______________fish?
30. If you dislike (peel) ____________onions, try (wear) ____________ glasses and (hold)______________ them under water while (do) __________________ so.
31. I promise to give you an opportunity (ask) ______________questions before (leave)_____________the classroom after (listen) _______________to my lesson.
32. It's stupid (risk) _______________(break) ______________a leg with those mini-scooters.
33. I must remember (remind) _____________ the students that this grammar point needs (revise)_____________.
34. We mustn't risk (be) ______________ late for the concert.
35. I don't want (miss) _____________ (hear) ______________ the choir again.

Exercise 3: Identify the word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
1. Sam warned me not saying anything during the tea ceremony, so I didn't say a word.

2. Our teacher won't allow us using dictionaries during the test.

3. She just keeps make the same mistake over and over again.
4. I have been trying phone Steve, but I still haven't been able to get in touch with him.
5. Having come home from work, he met his uncle.
6. Don't waste your time to look in the phone book. Just look the address up on the Internet.
7. I know I've met her before. I remember to meet her at John's party last summer.
8. My sister is very afraid of having watched ghost film on TV.

9. Don’t you mind shuting the windows ?

10. Having fight the fire for 12 hours, the firemen were able to put it out.

Exercise 4: Choose the best sentence made from the given cues.

1. since/ beginning/ course/ I/ never/ be late/ class.

A. Since the beginning of the course, I have never been late for class.

B. Since the beginning of the course, I never have been late for class.

C. Since the beginning of the course, I had never been late for class.

D. Since beginning the course, I have never been late for class.

2. she/ apologize/ borrow/ bicycle/ without/ ask/ permission.

A. She apologized having borrowed for my bicycle without asking permission.

B. She apologized for having borrowed my bicycle without asking permission.

C. She apologized having borrowed for my bicycle without permission asking.

D. She apologized having borrowed for bicycle without asking permission.

3. People/ prefer/ spend/ money/ earn/ it.

A. Most people prefer spending it to earning money.

B. Most people prefer it spending to earning money.

C. Most people prefer spending money to earning it.

D. Most people prefer it spending money to earning.

4. live/ study/ Britain/ cost/ oversea student/ $10,000/ per year.

A. Living and studying in Britain cost an oversea student $10,000 per year.

B. Living and studying in Britain costs an oversea student $10,000 per year.

C. Having lived and studied in Britain cost an oversea student $10,000 per year.

D. Live and study in Britain cost an oversea student $10,000 per year.

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27 tháng 10 2018

Exercise 1:

Combine two sentences using Infinitive with TO.

  1. She got up early to go for a walk.
  2. He was very careful to read the instruction twice before using.
  3. This bag is too heavy for You to carry it.
  4. I was surprised to met him
  5. The film wasn’t good enough for me to watch
  6. It was very kind of you to tell me the news.

Exercise 3:

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs.

Mary: Hi! Nam. Did You managed ___________ (to find) your way then?

Nam: Yes, in the end. There was a lot of traffic jams and the weather was very wet.

Mary: Well, you’re here now. Let me ____________ ( hang) up your rain coat.

Nam: Thank you.

Mary: I’m glad you decided _________ (to come) to my party. Everyone seems __________ (to have) a good time. I invited many people. Well, “ the more the merrier.”

Nam: Has Linda come?

Mary: She said she couldn’t _________ ( come).

Nam: And Lien?

Mary: Yes. She came early, but she seemed __________ (to leave) early, too. She was here with her boyfriend.

Exercise 4:

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

  1. He refused ____________ (to answer) any more questions.
  2. Where would you like ___________ (to have) lunch?
  3. He hates answering the phone and just lets it __________ ( ring).
  4. I’m too tired ___________ (to listen) to his boring stories.
  5. If you want ___________ (to get) there before dark, you should _________ ( start) at once.
  6. This book tells you how ___________ (to win) at games without actually cheating.
  7. It isn’t good for children __________ (to eat) too many sweets.
  8. She promised ____________ ( not to do) that silly thing again.
  9. He isn’t strong enough _____________ (to move) the washing machine to the other corner of the kitchen.
  10. The police had made him ___________ (to tell) the truth.

Gerund and infinitive

Exercise 5:

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

  1. After _________ ( spending) a week in New York, they decided __________ (to come) back.
  2. Try to avoid _________ ( making) him angry.
  3. Would you mind _________ ( showing) me how to work the lift?
  4. She apologized for __________ ( borrowing) my car without __________ ( asking) for permission.
  5. When at last I succeeded in __________ ( convincing) him I wanted to get home quickly.
  6. I distinctively remember ___________ (to pay) him. I gave him $2.
  7. Don’t forget __________ (to take) a camera with you.
  8. Oh, let’s wait until it stops ___________( raining).
  9. He telephoned her __________ (to arrange) another meeting.
  10. I tried ____________ ( explaining) to him but he couldn’t understand.
  11. Please forgive me for __________ ( not writing) you soon.
  12. There is no point in ___________ ( changing) the battery.
  13. Inspite of __________ ( being) rich, he is not generous at all.
  14. My parents advised me __________ ( not to invite) too many people to the party.
  15. The little girl is afraid of __________ ( crossing) the road.
  16. When I was a child, I hated ___________ (go) to bed early
  17. You don’t need ____________ (to iron) that shirt. It doesn’t need ___________ ( ironing)
  18. Please remember __________ (to turn off) the light when you go out.
  19. One of the boys admitted ____________(breaking) the window.
  20. How did the thief get into the kitchen? – I forgot ____________(to shut ) the window

Passive gerund and infinitive

Exercise 6:

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

  1. He wants her ________ (to finish) her homework as soon as possible.
  2. I like ___________ (being asked) many questions by the interviewers.
  3. Are you bored with __________ ( doing) the same thing everyday?
  4. They don’t mind __________ ( keeping) standing on the bus.
  5. She was frightened of __________ (being robbed) by a stranger.
  6. I can’t stop him _________ ( talking) about his favorite football team.
  7. Why don’t you hate ___________ (being called) such a nickname by your friends?
  8. I hope _____________ (to be offered) the job at the telephone company.
  9. She could afford ____________ (to buy) this luxury coat.
  10. My close friend kept ___________ ( telling) me about her idol.

Exercise 7:

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. My brother likes ___________ funny stories.

A. read B. reads C. reading D. have read

2. He was so interested in the football match that he forgot ___________ her.

A. phone B. to phone C. phoning D. phoned

3. My brother is fond of ___________ stamps.

A. collect B. to collect C. collected D. collecting

4. I’m delighted ____________ that you can come on Saturday.

A. hear B. to hear C. hearing D. being heard

5. She was made _____________ all house work by herself.

A. finish B. to finish C. finishing D. finished

6. He prefers ______________ presents on his birthday.

A. to give B. giving C. to be given D. being given

7. I suggest ____________ the hospital before ___________ the police to look for him.

A. call – ask B. to call – to ask C. calling – asking D. to call – asking

8. She expected _____________ by her boyfriend at the station but he wasn’t there.

A. to meet B. meeting C. to be met D. being met

9. I knew I wasn’t the first _____________ her that she failed the exam again.

A. to inform B. informing C. inform D. informed

10. She _________ in Oxford. Then she moved to London.

A. gets used to living B. used to living C. used to live D. is used to living

11. He kept _____________ for an explanation and she didn’t know how __________ him.

A. asking – to answer B. asking – answering C. to ask – to answer D. to ask – answering

12. He will always remember _______________ the gold medal for his victory.

A. awarded B. being awarded C. to be awarded D. to award

13. Would you like me ____________ down the radio a bit?

A. turn B. to turn C. turning D. to be turned

14. My brother wouldn’t ___________ his new camcorder.

A. let me use B. let me to use C. let I use D. let I to use

15. I will never forget _____________ her for the first time.

A. see B. saw C. to see D. seeing

16. Sally’s low test scores kept her from _____________ to the university.

A. admitting B. to admit C. to be admitted D. being admitted

17. She went out without ____________ by others.

A. see B. to see C. seeing D. being seen

18. No, that’s not what I meant ___________. How can I make you _______________?

A. to say – understand C. to say – understanding

B. saying – to understand D. saying – understanding

19. Will your sister let you _______ her new camcorder?
A. use B. to use C. using D. to using

20. Mrs. Jones, I regret _____ you that your credit limit has been exceeded.
A. inform B. to inform C. informing D. to informing

21. I wanted to stop _____ some presents, but we didn't have enough time.
A. to B. to buy C. buying D. to buying

22. She didn’t want anyone _______ him about her wedding.
A. tell B. to tell C. telling D. to telling

23. He advised ______ the decision on my own
A. make B. me to make C. me making D. to making

24. Did you remember _____ the letter?
A. post B. to post C. posting D. to posting

25. They used ___________ to the cinema a lot when they were at university.

A. going B. to go C. to going D. go

Exercise 8:

Identify one mistake in each sentence and correct it.

  1. He found it hard repair=> to repair the computer.
  2. How can you let such a silly incident wrecking=> wreck your friendship?
  3. I couldn’t help being laughed=> laughing when he told me that story.
  4. She has tried to wear=> wearing three dresses and the blue one was the best.
  5. It cost me a lot but I don’t regret spend=> to spend money on it.
  6. Remember check=> to check your answer before handing in your exam paper.
  7. He doesn’t like being pick=> picked up at school by his mother.
  8. They prevented the customers from leave=> leaving the shop.
  9. It’s no use to persuade=> persuading him. He has made up his mind.

Exercise 9: Give the correct form of the verb in bracket to complete the sentence.

1. We decided ___________ (to buy) a new car.

2. They've got some work _____________(to do).

3. Peter gave up _____________ (smoking) few months ago.

4. He'd like _____________ (to fly) an aero plane.

5. I enjoy _______________ (writing) picture postcards.

6. Do you know what ____________(to do) if there's a fire in the shop?

7. Avoid ___________ (making) silly mistakes.

8. My parents wanted me _______________ (to be) home at 11 o'clock.

9. I can't imagine Peter _______________ (going) by bike.

10. He agreed ________________ (to buy) a new car.

11. The question is easy _______________ (to answer).

12. The man asked me how _________________ (to get) to the airport.

13. I look forward to ________________ (seeing) you at the weekend.

14. Are you thinking of _______________ (going) to London?

15. We decided ______________ (to go) for a walk in the forest.

16. The teacher expected Sarah ________________ (tp work) hard.

17. I had to ask the boys (to stop) ____________ (riding) _______________ their mini-scooters in the corridor.

18. Don't start (trying) ________________ (to learn) _____________ algebra before you have finished (learning) ___________ (to do) ___________ simple things in arithmetic.

19. We can't think of (buying) _____________ a new house before (selling) _____________ the old one.

20. I'd love (to have) _____________ the opportunity of (meeting) _______________you again.

21. Our teacher has promised (to help) ______________ us (preparing) _____________for next week's test.

22. I hate (getting up) _______________early in winter and (getting ready) _______________in the dark.

23. If you can't fix that old thing, try (to hit) ______________it with a hammer!

24. I saw her (sat) ______________ at the bus stop, and I heard her (telling) __________her friend not to wait for her.

25. Poor Charles! The police suspected him of (trying) ______________ (to sell) ___________ stolen bicycles.

26.Can you manage (to finish) ____________ (packing) ______________ these parcels alone?

27. A student can't learn (to spell) _____________without (being) _________________ taught.

28. On (hearing) _____________ her (speaking) _______________everyone took her for a foreigner.

29. Have you ever watched people (trying) ___________ (to catch) ______________fish?

30. If you dislike (peeling) ____________onions, try ( wearing) ____________ glasses and (holding)______________ them under water while (doing) __________________ so.

31. I promise to give you an opportunity (to ask) ______________questions before (leaving)_____________the classroom after (listening) _______________to my lesson.

32. It's stupid (to risk) _______________(breaking) ______________a leg with those mini-scooters.

33. I must remember (to remind) _____________ the students that this grammar point needs (revising)_____________.

34. We mustn't risk (to be) ______________ late for the concert.
35. I don't want (to miss) _____________ (hearing) ______________ the choir again.

Exercise 3: Identify the word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
1. Sam warned me not saying=> to say anything during the tea ceremony, so I didn't say a word.

2. Our teacher won't allow us using=> to use dictionaries during the test.

3. She just keeps make=> making the same mistake over and over again.

4. I have been trying phone=> to phone Steve, but I still haven't been able to get in touch with him.

6. Don't waste your time to look=> looking in the phone book. Just look the address up on the Internet.

7. I know I've met her before. I remember to meet=> meeting her at John's party last summer.

8. My sister is very afraid of having watched=> watching ghost film on TV.

9. Don’t you mind shuting=> to shut the windows ?

10. Having fight=> fought the fire for 12 hours, the firemen were able to put it out.

Exercise 4: Choose the best sentence made from the given cues.

1. since/ beginning/ course/ I/ never/ be late/ class.

A. Since the beginning of the course, I have never been late for class.

B. Since the beginning of the course, I never have been late for class.

C. Since the beginning of the course, I had never been late for class.

D. Since beginning the course, I have never been late for class.

2. she/ apologize/ borrow/ bicycle/ without/ ask/ permission.

A. She apologized having borrowed for my bicycle without asking permission.

B. She apologized for having borrowed my bicycle without asking permission.

C. She apologized having borrowed for my bicycle without permission asking.

D. She apologized having borrowed for bicycle without asking permission.

3. People/ prefer/ spend/ money/ earn/ it.

A. Most people prefer spending it to earning money.

B. Most people prefer it spending to earning money.

C. Most people prefer spending money to earning it.

D. Most people prefer it spending money to earning.

4. live/ study/ Britain/ cost/ oversea student/ $10,000/ per year.

A. Living and studying in Britain cost an oversea student $10,000 per year.

B. Living and studying in Britain costs an oversea student $10,000 per year.

C. Having lived and studied in Britain cost an oversea student $10,000 per year.

D. Live and study in Britain cost an oversea student $10,000 per year.

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Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition

  1. I like to be able to visit every country.......in.......the world
  2. He came into the room without knocking ..........at......the door
  3. Please tell him I want to speak ......to.......him
  4. There is a restaurant.......in......the end of this road
  5. She is away at the moment. She is .....on......holiday
  6. Look at the leaves.......of.........that tree. They are very beautiful
  7. Have you ever been ......to........ Japan?
  8. - Are you..........in...........this photograph?

- Yes, that is me, .....on......the left