5. If the components … delivered earlier, we might have been able to start work on time. * 1. might have been
2. had been
3. were
4. would have been
6. If we want to make a big impact, … consider a TV campaign. *
1. we've got
2. we better
3. we had to
4. we'll have to
7. Since export regulations have been relaxed it has become … to work in the Indian market. *
1. easier
2. more easier
3. more easy
4. difficult
8. If the sales … soon, we’ll be in trouble. *
1. aren't improved
2. won't improve
3. don't improve
4. didn't improve
9. ‘The phone’s ringing.’ – ‘Don’t worry. … .’ *
1. I'm getting it
2. I'll get it
3. I get it
4. I'm going to get it
10. She overheard … about the closure of the factory. *
1. how they were talking
2. them talk
3. them to talk
4. them talking
I have done my homework already.
We have no classes today, our teacher has fallen ill.
Have you seen this film?
I haven’t seen him since then.
Has she come yet?
2. Past simple
I have finished reading “Dracula” this week.
I’ve studied Spanish since childhood.
I visited the Louvre last year.
She spoke to him in a low voice.
Did you see Jenny two days ago?
3. Past progressive
When you called I was taking shower.
Charlie and me were already driving home when the engine suddenly stopped.
Were you sleeping when I called?
In the morning our elevator was not working.
I was sleeping when someone knocked at the door.
A receptionist asked him if he wanted Single or double room
Mr. Fields answered he wanted a single one.
Mr. Fields answered he if he had reserved a room/
Mr. Fields answered he had written them from New York a week before.
Mr. Fields answered him what his name is (was).
Mr. Fields answered he is (was) Fields.
A receptionist said to him they had received his letter, and they had reserved a room for him.
Mr. Fields wondered if there was a private bath in that room.
A receptionist said to him that room had a private bath.
Mr. Fields asked her if it was an inside room or an outside room.
A receptionist said to him it was an outside room on the eighth floor — room 816.
Mr. Fields asked her what the charge was.
A receptionist answered him that the charge was eleven dollars a night.
Mr. Fields said he believed that room was quiet and he didn't sleep too well.
A receptionist answered him that room was very quiet as it was on the eighth floor, and he didn't hear much street noise. She asked him how long he was planning to stay.
Mr. Fields answered he was planning to stay for a week.
A receptionist asked him if he was there on business.
Mr. Fields answered her it was partly business and partly pleasure and he had never been to Washington before and he'd like to see the city.
A receptionist said she hoped he would like it there.
Mr. Fields answered he hoped so too.