I. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the III. Each of the sentences below has a mistake.

e sentences below has a mistake. Find it and

verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or the Present correct it.
Perfect Simple.
1. My parents live in a house they have bought 7 years ago.
My parents live in a house they bought 7 years ago.
1. John ...........................
hasn't called (not call) me recently.
2. The man who lives next door wrote a book about his recent
2. They ...........................
bought (buy) a new car last month. The man who lives next door has written a book
3. The teacher ........................... (not return) the tests yet. 4.
hasn't returned trip. about his recent trip.
How long ...........................
has she ...........................
known (know) about 3. I have been listening to the recording several times today.
this problem? I have listened to the recording several times today.
5. ...........................
Have heard
you ever ........................... (hear) such an 4. Did you ever taste black quinoa?
Have you ever tasted black quinoa?
unbelievable story? 5. How many new words did you note down so far in this
6. When I was a child, I ...........................
lived (live) in England for How many new words have you noted down so
two years. lesson? far in this lesson?
7. He ...........................
bought (buy) me a beautiful gift for my 6. Caroline has been visiting Hong Kong five times already.
birthday. Caroline has visited Hong Kong five times already.
8. I am so excited to have a dog. I .........................................
have always wanted 7. I’ve seen that programme on television last night.
I saw that programme on television last night.
(always / want) one. 8. How many times have you been asking for an explanation?
9. My sister Laura ………………………… have never studied (never/study) Italian How many times have you asked for an explanation?
before, but she ………………….. French when she was eight
studied 9. My English improved a lot this year.
My English has improved a lot this year.
years old. 10.In her previous job, Julie has spoken English a lot.
In her previous job, Julie spoke English a lot.
II. Complete the passage with suitable words.
IV. Change the sentences to reported speech.
I 1..............................
have always been very fit and healthy, and I
1. Mary said, “I will play a card game tomorrow.” Mary
have 2..............................
never had a serious illness. However, a
informed me that
couple of weeks 3.............................. , I caught the flu. I must
ago
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she would play a card game the following day.
admit that until then, I 4..............................
have not realised just 2. Sophie said, “I went to bed early last night.” Sophie said that
how unpleasant the flu could be. I had a high temperature for she had gone to bed early the night before.
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nearly a week, and my whole body hurt. I don’t think I have 3. The teacher said to Jenny, „You have to learn your
grammar.” The teacher told
5..............................
ever felt so miserable. It’s taking me ages to she had to learn her grammar.
Jenny____________________________________________.
get my strength back. It really bothers me that I haven’t had 4. Jessica told the immigration officer,” This is my first trip to
enough energy to play football 6..............................
because I got ill. In England.” Jessica told the immigration officer that
fact, I have 7..............................
already been to the doctor to ask if it’s ______________________________________________
it was her first trip to England. .
normal to feel weak for so long. He says I’ll soon feel better. 5. He told me, “You are the most beautiful girl I have ever
seen.” He told me
Apparently I’m lucky. For some people, especially the old and
that_____________________________________________.
that I was the most beautiful girl in the world.
the weak, the flu can be very serious. Doctors have tried 6. Marty said, “I’m going to visit my uncle next month.” Marty
8..............................
for years to find a cure for the flu, but they said that
haven’t found one 9...............................
yet . Fortunately, _________________________________________________.
he was going to visit his uncle the following month.
researchers have developed a vaccine which gives effective 7. Lara said, “I get on with my parents really fine.” Lara said
that______________________________________________.
she got on with her parents really fine.
protection against the disease. According to my doctor, most of
8. Gloria explained, “I can’t come to the party because I’m
his elderly patients have 10..............................
already received their going away for the weekend.” Gloria explained that
flu shots. _________________________________________________.
she couldn't come to the party because she was going
away for the weekend
9. Mark said, “My friend found a new job in the music If she hadn’t …………… …………………………………………
business.” Mark said that 4 He wants to be rich and famous. Then he’ll be happy.
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his friend had found a new job in the music business. (Second conditional)
10. Judy complained, “I have already written this essay four If he was ……………… ……………………………………………
rich and famous, he would be happy.
times.” Judy complained that 5 Dave fell asleep so he missed the end of the film. (Third
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she had already written that essay four times. conditional)
If he hadn’t ……………... ………………………………………..
felt asleep,he wouldn't have missed the end of the film

V. Underline mistakes and correct them. Use the second

or third conditionals. 2 Read the text. Then complete the sentences in the first,
second or third conditional. Use the correct form of the
I'm sorry. I wouldn't have said it if I wasn't so angry. verbs.
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I'm sorry. I wouldn't have said it if I hadn't been so angry.
If I were you, I wouldn't have done it now. 1 If Andrew’s parents ………………hadn't bought (not buy) him the
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If I were you, I wouldn't do it now. computer, he wouldn’t have shopped on the Internet.
I can't join you. But I could have gone with you later if you 2 Andrew would make more friends if he ……………… spent (spend)
didn't mind. less time on the Internet.
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I can't join you. But I could go with you later if you didn't mind. 3 If his parents hadn't ………………found out (find out) earlier, Andrew would
I didn't speak German. If I spoke German, we wouldn't have have spent less money.
got lost. _________________________________________
If I had spoken German, we wouldn't have got lost. 4 If Andrew’s mother doesn’t pay, she ……………… has to (have to)
If you hadn't stayed with me last night, I would feel so go to prison.
wouldn't have got
frightened. 5 Andrew ……………… (not get) into trouble if he hadn’t used
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If you hand't stayed with me last night, I would have felt so frightened his parents’ password.
Sam feels lonely. He would be happier if he had been married.
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Sam feels lonely. He would be happier if he was married. Fill in the blanks using MUST, CAN’T, MAY, MIGHT,
Liz doesn't want to apply for the job. But she would have got it COULD, SHOULD, SHOULDN’T.
if she tried it.
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Liz doesn't want to apply for the job. But she would get it if she tried it. 1. Sally looks worried . She ________________________
must have had a
The taxi driver didn't know the address. I would have arrived problem with something (HAVE). 2. Bob
on time if he knew it. The taxi driver didn't know the addres. I would ________________________
can't be at school because I haven’t
have arrived on time if he had known it.
_________________________________________ seen him all day (BE). 3. I ________________________
could have lent you
They invited you to the party. They wouldn't do it if they hadn't the money. Why didn’t you ask me (LEND) 4. Mr Travis hasn’t
wanted it. _________________________________________
They wouldn't have done it if they hadn't want it. come to work yet. He has never been late for work. He
If I could live anywhere in the world in future, I would have ________________________
must have missed the bus (MISS). 5. She knew
chosen Provence. everything about our plans. She ________________________
must have listened
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If I could live anywhere in the world in future, I would choose Provence to our conversation (LISTEN) 6. A: Will you come to my
birthday party tomorrow afternoon ? B : I’m sorry but I
Rewrite the sentences in the first, second or third ________________________
can't come because I have to look after my
conditional. He can’t find his wallet so he’s angry. (Second sister. (COME) 7. Timmy is a very good boy. He isn’t naughty,
conditional) so he ________________________
can't have broken that window. Somebody
else ________________________
must have broken it (BREAK 2X) 8. The
If he could find his wallet, he wouldn’t be angry. 1 In order to street is wet this morning . I’m not sure but it
lose weight you need to exercise more. (First conditional) ________________________
might have rained last night (RAIN). 9. She
If you want ……………………………………………………
to lose weight, you need to execise. ________________________ like an angel when she was a
could sing
2 He may be late, but he can meet us at the Blue Note café. child (SING) 10. A : I talked to your science teacher yesterday.
(First conditional) B : You ________________________
can't have talked to her because she
If he’s ……………………
late, he can meet us…………………………………………
at the Blue Note café. wasn’t at school yesterday. (TALK)
3 An old woman saw him burgle the house. That’s why he’s in
prison. (Third conditional)
If the old woman hadn't seen him burgle the house, he wouldn't
have been in prison.