1. When the school finally (close) its doors in 1988, Mr. Roberts (teach) there for 25 years. As a result of the closure, he (decide) to take early retirement and (be) now to be seen tending his garden most sunny afternoons. 2. Come in now. I’m sorry (keep) you (wait).
3. Like many other people, I dislike (have) someone (look) over my shoulder (read) my newspaper. I find it difficult (prevent) myself from (say) something sarcastic.
4. I know I (say) I would phone you as soon as I (get back) but I (not/can) remember where I (write gown) your number.
5. If we don’t leave immediately the film (start) before we (reach) the cinema.

6. The waste from the power station is said (pollute) the atmosphere for months.

7. The last time I went sailing with friends the boat (sink) in a gale. Luckily I (not/invite) again since then!

8. Michael wanted to go to the opera, but he put off (buy) a ticket, and now they’re all sold. He should (buy) his ticket weeks ago. He shouldn’t (wait) until now to try to get a ticket.

9. Yesterday I (go) to my daughter’s dance recital. I (never/be) to a dance recital before. I (not/take) dancing lessons when I (be) a child.

10. There’s not much point in (waste) a lot of time and energy on that project. It’s likely (fail) no matter what we do. ​

1. Mike can run very fast. 
2. Jane could not play the guitar two years ago but now she can. 
3. I sat up very late yesterday because I had to do a lot of homework. 
4. Do you have to make the report today? 
5. It’s a very interesting film. You must see it. 
6. My sister works in a hospital. She has to wear a uniform. 
7. James is very tired because he works so much. I think he could have a holiday. 
1. Can I use your computer? 
2. Could you borrow me some money me? 
3. Why do we have to get up so early? 
4. Why did she have to go to hospital? 
5. Could / Jane come to the party?
6. Need you wait for me?.
1. I can not use your computer.
2. You cannot lend me some money.
3. We don't have to get up so early.
4. She did not have to go to hospital.
5. Jane could not come to the party. 
6. You do not need to wait for me.
1. I have to get up early tomorrow. – What time do you have to get up? 
2. Liz had to leave immediately. – Why did Liz have to leave immediately? 
3. George has to learn a foreign language. – What language does George have to learn? 
4. I can play two musical instruments. – What musical instruments can you play? 
5. They couldn’t finish the work on time. – Why couldn't they finish the work in time? 
1. The girl who lives next door is very pretty. 
2. The dress which Ann was wearing at the party costs a fortune! 
3. The people who accompanied me during the journey were very helpful. 
4. The apples which you bought yesterday are delicious.
 

… live in the country, but now we live in a big city. 3. … you … to like swimming? 4. She … never let me come back home late in the evening. 5. I … to … toy cars, but now I don't. V. Correct whatever is wrong in the following. 1. I use to like drawing when I were a child. 2. What was you did yesterday at 9 p.m.? 3. Who do you look at? I look to that girl. 4. I didn't saw them yesterday evening, they were not home. Did you saw them? 5. Does he has some English books at his house? 6. He didn't obeyed their advices. VI. Choose the correct alternative in each sentence. 1. Our visit to the museum was enjoyable although / despite some of its sections were closed. 2. He's good looking, but on the other hand / although he's very selfish. 3. He really liked the film. However / even though he couldn't afford to buy the video. VII. Translate the following sentences into English.