BAI TAP ON ANH VAN 11

GRAMMAR- 11
I. To infinitive or Bare infinitive
Exercise 1. Rewrite the sentences , using the words given in brackets
1.“ I think you should look for a better job, Jerry. ” ( I advised )
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2. “You must practise for two hours every day !” ( My piano teacher makes)
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3. It is difficult to understand him. ( He is )
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4. He locked the door when he went out . ( We saw )
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5. Mary played the piano very well at the party . ( They heard )
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6. “You can go home early, Tom ”, ( The manager let )
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7. She makes the same mistake again and again . ( It is careless of )
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8. I can’t answer the question . ( It isn’t an )
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9. They worked very hard in the office . ( Did you notice )
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10. There is a lot of homework to do today. ( I have )
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EXERCISE 2. Combine these pairs of sentences , using the suitable forms of the verbs .
0. Laura didn’t think she could move the piano. She didn’t even try.
-Laura didn’t even try to move the piano.
1. Polly didn’t do her homework. She forgot this.
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2. The driver wanted to buy some cigarettes. So he stopped .
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3.I have to work late . The manager wants me to.

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4. He asked us to finish the report soon. We didn’t mind it.
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5. Why do you watch her all the time ? She hates this .
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6. Graham was rude to Louise .But he didn’t mean it .
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7. What about painting the shelves ? They need it .
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8. That man was involved in the theft .But he denied .
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9. They will introduce you to the boss . Do you expect it ?
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10. We are going to spend our holiday on a Spanish beach next year . We have decided this.
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II. TENSES OF VERBS
EXERCISE 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
1. We went to Chicago for the first time .
We had ………………………………………………………………………….before.
2. The police arrived too late , so the robber escaped .
By the time the police arrived ,………………………………………………………….
3. The phone call interrupted my breakfast .
I was……………………………………………………………………………............
4. Sheila went out for the evening , but first she washed her hair .
Before Sheila…………………………………………………………………………..
5. First Trudy read the book and then she decided that she didn’t like it .
After Trudy ……………………………………………………………………………
6. They got to the theatre after the beginning of the play.
When they ………………………………………………………………………………
7. Mr John used to jog a lot .

Mr John …………………………………………in the past .
8. How long have you had your computer ?
When …………………………………………………………………………………..
9. In the middle of our dinner , there was a knock at the door .
While we ………………………………………………………………………………
10. She didn’t get anyone to repair the car for her .
She repaired …………………………………………………………………………
EXERCISE 2. Put each verb in the brackets into a suitable tense . All sentences refer to past time .
1. I (not/ go ) …………..to work yesterday because I ( have ) …………..a headache.
2. George ( fall ) …………..off the ladder while he ( paint ) …………..the ceiling.
3. The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody ( go ) …………..to bed.
4. Tom was leaning against the wall, out of breath. He ( run) …………..for nearly one hour.
5. My family have been living in this house since I ( be born )………….. .
6. It’s five years since I last ( come ) …………..to visit my village.
7. Last night I ( read ) …………..in bed when suddenly I ( hear ) …………..a scream.
8. What ……….you ( do ) ………..from 7 to 9 last night?.
9. I (see) …………..Carol at the party last night . She ( wear) …………..a really beautiful dress.
10. “ Was Tom there when you came?” _No, he ( go ) …………..home.
EXERCISE 2. Put the verbs into the correct tenses. Present perfect/ present perfect progressive or past
simple.
1. I ( not play ) …………..golf when I was on holiday last summer.
2. Mr. Clark (work ) …………..in a bank for 15 years and then, he gave it up.
3. Molly lives in Dublin. She ( live ) …………..there all her life.
4. Bob and Alice are married . They ( be ) …………..married for 10 years.
5. The weather ( be ) ………….. very nice since we ( come ) …………..here.
6. Mary ( work ) …………..for this company since last June and now, she is still working.
7. I ( lose ) …………..my key. Can you help me to look it for ?
8. “What ………..you ( do )…………..last night?” – “ I did my homework.”
9. This is the third time I ( watch ) …………..this film.
10. It’s about time he ( go) …………..to bed.

III. SPEAKING
-Choose the best answer or question for each situation.
1.If you want to invite your friend to your birthday party , what should you say?
A. Let’s go to my birthday . B.Please go to my birthday .
C. Would you like to go to my birthday ? D.Can you go to my birthday ?
2.You and some of your friends are having coffee. You are handing round the cakes to your friends and you will
say to them:
A. Eat it, please. B. There you are.
C. Please. D. Help yourself, please.
3.Your friend asks you to lay ? or to clean ? the tables after the party .If you agree to do , you will say :
A. Yes , I can lay the tables for you. B.Yes, of course.
C. Yes , OK D.Yes, please
4.When someone says “Happy birthday to you !” , what would you respond ?
A. Thanks . And same to you ! B. It’s very kind of you !
C. Thank you ! D. That’s OK !
5. Rosa and Luis got married fifty years ago . Today their family and friends are giving them a party . Everyone
says to them :
A. Happy Party ! B. What an Anniversary couple !
C. Happiness to your Anniversary ! D. Happy Anniversary !
6.Your friend , Lan wants to have a farewell party before going abroad. She is wondering where she should hold
the party .You want to suggest she should have the party at home , you say :
A. Why don’t you have a farewell party at home ?
B. Let’s have a farewell party at home !
C. If I were you , I would have a farewell party at home .
D. A and B are correct .
7. Before you leave a party at a friend’s house , you say :
A. I’ve enjoyed your party very much . But it’s getting very late . Goodbye !
B. Thank you . Goodbye !
C. I’ve enjoyed your party very much .Have a good time !
D. Look at the time ! I’ve really got to go ! Thank you .

8.What would you say when someone offers you a present on your birthday ?
A. I’m very glad . Thanks .
B. Thanks for the gift . It’s very nice of you !
C. That’s very nice !
D. How happy I am !
.Answers:
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.D 7.A 8.B
C.WRITING
1. Polly forgot TO do her homework.
2.The driver stopped to buy some cigarettes
3.The manager wants me to work late .
4.We didn’t mind being asked to finish the report soon..
5. She hates being watched all the time./ She hates you watching her all the time.
6. Graham didn’t mean to be rude to Louise .
7. They need to paint the shelves. / The shelves need painting / to be painted .
8. That man denied being involved in the theft .
9. Do you expect to be introduced to the boss?
10.We have decided to spend our holiday on a Spanish beach next year .