Task. Fill in the gaps with correct forms of the verbs given in brackets:
Conditional Mood: should (would) + Infinitive without particle “to”
1. He ___ to enlarge on this problem. (to like) 2. But for your help, I ___ the deadline for submitting the abstract of my paper. (to miss) 3. If you had used some visual aids, your presentation ___ much more interesting. (to be)
Suppositional Mood: should (for all persons) + Infinitive without particle “to”
1. It is desirable that you ___ the invitation. (to accept) 2. He requested that the chairman ___ him to take the floor once more. (to allow) 3. All the present suggested that the discussion ___. (to prolong)
Subjunctive I (formal style): identical to forms of Infinitive without particle “to”
1. The Organizing Committee required that the papers ___ on the computer. (to print) 2. It is necessary that all the participants ___ present at the plenary session. (to be) 3.The chairman insists that the speaker ___ strict timing. (to keep)
Subjunctive II: identical to forms in Past Tense (non-perfect form of the verb “to be” is “were” for all persons)
1. I wish handouts ___ yesterday. (to copy) 2. It is high time that the preliminary programme ___ to all the participants. (to send) 3. If he ___ his materials, he would have exchanged them in the swap shop. (to bring)
My favourite fruit is orange.
2) What is your favourite vegetable?
My favourite vegetable is tomato.
3) What do you usually eat for dinner?
For dinner I usually (eat) have soup.
4) When do you usually have supper?
I usually have supper at 6p.m.
5) Who cooks in your family?
My mother cooks in my family.
6) Do you like ice-cream?
I like ice-cream.
7) Do you have your breakfast at home or at school?
I have my breakfast at home.
8) Do you eat at school canteen?
I sometimes eat at school canteen.
1. Every year people in the world are becoming fatter.
2. Finger food is fast food which can be eaten without forks and knives.
3. Fast food is usually served in cartons, bags or plastic wrappings.
4. People are overweight because they eat fast food in a hurry.
5. Eating of junk food can lead to health problems.
6. To be healthy a person needs to have enough minerals, proteins, vitamins.