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Bài 1: Do Supply the correct verb form: The Simple Present Tense or The Present Continuous Tense.
1. Be quiet! The baby (sleep) ____________.
2. We seldom (eat) ____________ before 6:30.
3. Look! A man (run) ____________ after the train. He (want) ____________ to catch it.
4. The sun (set) ____________ in the West.
5. It (be) ____________ often hot in summer.
6. I (do) ____________ an exercise on the present tenses at this moment and I (think) ____________
that I (know) ____________ how to use it now.
7. My mother sometimes (buy) ____________ vegetables at this market.
8. It (be) ____________ very cold now.
9. It (rain) ____________ much in summer. It (rain) ____________ now.
10. Daisy (cook) ____________ some food in the kitchen at present. She always (cook) ____________ in
the morning.
Bài 2: Supply the correct verb form: The Present Perfect or The Present Perfect Continuous.
1. How long you (study) ____________ English? For 5 years.
2. I (wait) ____________ for two hours, but she (not come) ____________ yet.
3. They (live) ____________ in Ho Chi Minh City since 1975.
4. She (read) ____________ all the books written by Dickens. How many books you (read)
____________?
5. He (not, be) ____________ here since Christmas, I wonder where he (live) ____________ since then.
6. Jack (go) ____________ to Paris for a holiday. He never (be) ____________ there.
7. You (sleep) ____________ so far? I (ring) ____________ the bell for the last twenty minutes.
8. He (write) ____________ a novel for two years, but he (not finish) ____________ it yet.
9. Mary (lose) ____________ her hat and she (look) ____________ for it until now.
10. I (see) ____________ that film several times because I like it.
Bài 3: Supply the correct verb form: Present Tenses.
1. Listen! I (think) ____________ someone (knock) ____________ at the door.
2. Up to the present, we (write) ____________ almost every lesson in the book.
3. The earth (circle) ____________ the sun once every 365 day s.
4. The farmers (work) ____________ in the field at the moment.
5. How many times you (see) ____________ him since he went to Edinbur gh?
6. Rivers usually (flow) ____________ to the sea.
7. Look! The boy (cry) ____________.
8. Do you know that man, who (smoke) ____________ there?
9. Mrs Green always (go) ____________ to work by bus.
10. We (be) ____________ from France. We (be) ____________ there for 20 years.
11. That house (belong) ____________ to Mr. Green.
12. Mai (lose) ____________ her dict ionary.
13. I (be) ____________ sorry. I (forget) ____________ that girl’s name already.
14. I (wait) ____________ for the manager for t wo hours.
15. You (ever, see) ____________ a lion?
Bài 4: Supply the correct verb form. Simple Past or Present Perfect
1. I (see) _________ her before.
2. I (see) _________ her last year.
3. Tom (never be) _________ in Hanoi.
4. I (read) _________ the novel written by Jack London several times before.
5. What you (do) _________ yesterday?
6. You (watch) _________ TV last night?
7. She (be) _________ born in 1980.
8. He (write) _________ a book since last year.
9. Mr Green (teach) _________ English in this school since he (graduate) from the university in 1986.
10. How long you (learn) _________ English?
Bài 5: Supply the correct verb form: Simple Past or Past Continuous.
1. When I (arrive) _________ at this house, he still (sleep) _________.
 2. The light (go) _________ out while we (have) _________ dinner.
3. Bill (have) _________ breakfast when I (stop) _________ at this house this morning.
4. As we (cross) _________ the street, we (see) _________ an accident.
5. Tom (see) _________ a serious accident while he (stand) _________ at the bus stop.
6. While my father (read) _________ a newspaper, I (learn) _________ my lesson and my sister (do)
_________ her homework. 7. The children (play) _________ football when their mother (come) _________
back home.
8. The bell (ring) _________ while Tom (take) _________ a bath.
9. I (be) _________ very tired because I (work) _________ all day yesterday.
10. He (sit) _________ in a cafe when I (see) _________ him.
Bài 6: Give the right forms of the verbs in brackets: Simple Past or Past Perfect
1. They (go) _________ home after they (finish) _________ their work.
2. She said that she (already, see) _________ Dr. Rice.
3. When we came to the stadium, the match (already, begin) _________.
4. They told me they (not, eat) _________ such kind of food before.
5. He (ask) _________ why we (come) _________ so early.
6. After they had gone, I (sit) _________ down and (rest) _________.
7. Before she (watch) _________ TV, she (do) _________ her homework.
8. After taking a bath, he (go) _________ to bed.
9. What (be) _________ he when he (be) _________ young?
10. It was the first time I (ever, see) _________ such a beautiful girl.
Bài 7: Give the right forms of the verbs in brackets: Past Tenses.
1. Yesterday John (go) _________ to the store before he (go) _________ home.
2. Our teacher (tell) _________ us yesterday that he (visit) _________ England in 1970.
3. When John and I got to the theatre, the movie (start) _________ already.
4. Before Alice (go) _________ to sleep, she (call) _________ her family.
5. When the phone (ring) _________, I (have) _________ dinner.
6. Daisy (agree) _________ with other members in the last meeting.
7. What you (do) _________ at 6 p.m yesterday?
8. The little girl asked what (happen) _________ to her ice-cream.
9. He (teach) _________ in this school before he (leave) _________ for England.
10. She (win) _________ the gold medal in 1986.
Bài 8: Give the right forms of the verbs in brackets: Simple Future or Simple Present
1. We’ll go out when the rain (stop).
2. I (stay) _________ here until he (answer) _________ me.
3. Wait until I (catch) _________ you.
4. She (not come) _________ until you (be) _________ ready.
5. Miss Helen (help) _________ you as soon as she (finish) that letter tomorrow.
6. After the class (be) _________ over, ask the teacher about that sentence.
7. I (come) _________ and (see) _________ you before I leave here.
8. We (go) _________ home as soon as we have finished our work.
9. I (wait) _________ here until you (come) _________ back tomorrow.
10. I (send) _________ you some postcards as soon as I (arrive) _________ in London.
Bài 9: Give the right forms of the verbs in brackets: Simple Present, Simple Future, Present Perfect or
Future Perfect.
1. I’ll wait until he (finish) _________ his novel.
2. When you (come) _________ back, he already (buy) _________ a new house.
3. Don’t come until I (finish) _________ lunch.
4. I (hope) _________ it (stop) _________ raining by 5 o’clock this afternoon.
5. The river (not begin) _________ to swell until some rain (fall) _________.
6. By next month I (leave) _________ for India.
7. The film (end) _________ by the time we (get) _________ there.
8. They (build) _________ a house by June next year.
9. We (start) _________ our plan next week.
10. I (give) _________ her your letter when I (see) _________ her tomorrow.
Bài 10: Give the right forms of the verb in brackets: Simple Present, Simple Future or Future
Continuous.
1. When you (go) _________ into the office, Mr John (sit) _________ at the front desk.
2. Our English teacher (explain) _________ that lesson to us tomorrow.
3. We (wait) _________ for you when you (get) _________ back tomorrow.
4. What you (do) _________ at 7 p.m next Sunday?
I (practise) _________ my English lesson then.
5. When I (see) _________ Mr Pike tomorrow, I (remind) _________ him of that.
6. When you (come) _________ today, I (work) _________ at my desk in Room 12.
7. He (work) _________ on the report at this time tomorrow.
8. Please wait here until the manager (return) _________.
9. Don’t leave until you (see) _________ her.
10. The Browns (do) _________ their housework when you (come) _________ next Sunday.
Bài 11: Give the right forms of the verbs m brackets: Future Tenses.
1. I’m sure they (complete) _________ the new road by June.
2. He (wait) _________ for you when you (get) _________ back tomorrow.
3. At this same time tomorrow, we (drive) _________ through Pennsylvania.
4. We (see) _________ you next Monday.
5. In two years from now, the contract (come) _________ to an end.
6. Who (look) _________ after the children when you are away?
7. By November I (work) _________ for this company for 6 years.
8. If you call her at 6, she (practise) _________ the piano then.
9. By March 15, I (be) _________ here for one year.
10. We (move) _________ to our new house at Christmas this year.
11. By the end of December, John (work) _________ as a reporter for ten years.
12. By the time you arrive, I (finish) _________ writing an essay.
13. I (give) _________ him your message when I (see) _________ him.
14. He certainly (not do) _________ all his homework by ten tonight.
15. Don’t call him at 2:30 p.m. He (interview) _________ job applicants at that time.
16. The teacher hopes we (pass) _________ our exams.
17. By this time next week, he (write) _________ his novel for 6 months.
18. They (arrive) _________ on Wednesday.
19. I hope the weather (be) _________ fine tonight.
20. You (finish) _________ your work by 9 tonight?
Bài 12: Supply the correct verb forms.
1. I (see) _________ a car accident while I (wait) _________ for you on this corner yesterday.
2. Mr Jone (be) _________ principal of our school since last year.
3. Mr Smith (teach) _________ at this school since he (graduate) _________ in 1980.
4. My father (not watch) _________ TV every night.
5. I (meet) _________ Arthur three weeks ago.
6. Yesterday the police (report) _________ that they (capture) _________ the thief.
7. My friend (thank) _________ me for what I had done for him.
8. Someone (steal) _________ my handbag on the bus.
9. The Browns (live) _________ in Paris for 7 years when the second World War (break) _________
out.
10. Last month I (be) _________ in the hospital for ten days.
11. Don’t call me in the afternoon. I usually (be) _________ away in the afternoon.
12. Mr Clark (be) _________ in New York 2 months ago. Mr Rossi (be) _________ in New York until 2
months ago.
13. John (drive) _________ that car ever since I (know) _________ him.
14. People (speak) _________ English in most of Canada.
15. The dog (wag) _________ his tail whenever he (see) _________ me.
16. What you (do) when I (ring) you last night?
17. Up to then I never (see) _________ such a fat man.
18. I (not see) _________ him since last Monday.
19. They had sold all the books when we (get) _________ there.
20. I think he (leave) _________ as soon as he (know) _________ the news.
21. She (play) _________ the piano when our guests (arrive) _________ last night.
22. He (come) _________ and (see) _________ you soon.
23. I (come) _________ as soon as I have finished my work. You (be) _________ ready?
24. My mother (come) _________ to stay with us next weekend.
25. Where you (spend) _________ your holidays next summer?
26. Violets (bloom) _________ in spring.
27. We (not live) _________ in England for two years now.
28. I (never forget) _________ what you (just tell) me.
29. They (prepare) _________ the Christmas dinner at the moment.
30. When I last (stay) in Cairo, I (ride) _________ to the Pyramids on a camel that my friend (borrow)
_________ the day before.
31. Our teacher (tell) _________ us yesterday that he (visit) _________ England in 1970.
32. George (work) _________ at the university so far.
33. When he lived in Manchester, he (work) _________ in a bank.
34. Birds (build) _________ their nests in summer and (fly) _________ to the South in winter.
35. I (lose) _________ my key. (can) _________ you help me look for it?
36. My father (not smoke) _________ for 5 years.
37. My teacher wasn’t at home when I (arrive) _________. He (just go) _________ out.
38. How long Bob and Mary (be) _________ married?
39. You (receive) _________ any letter from your parents yet?
40. My brother (join) _________ the army when he (be) _________ young.
41. You (remember) _________ my name or you (forget) _________ it someday?
42. Tom (study) _________ chemistry for three years and then he gave it up.
43. Miss Lee often (write) _________ when she was on holiday.
44. He (leave) _________ home two weeks ago and we (not hear) _________ from him since then.
45. You (speak) _________ to Mrs Baker yesterday?
No, I (not see) _________ her for a long time.
I (not can) remember when I last (see) _________ her.
46. When the teacher came in, the pupils (play) _________ games.
47. Columbus (discover) _________ America more than 400 years ago.
48. By next month, I (finish) _________ my first novel.
49. By May 5, we (live) _________ in this city for ten years.
50. When your father (die) _________?
I (not know) when he (die) _________.
51. Bill said he (forget) _________ to buy a dictionary.
52. He felt asleep while he (do) _________ his homework.
53. We (not see) _________ them for a long time.
54. It (rain) _________ when we arrived.
55. Kite and I (wait) _________ right here until you get back.
56. He’ll leave as soon as he (hear) _________ the news.
57. Dick (start) _________ school before he (be) _________ seven.
58. How long you (study) _________ in this school?
59. We (not receive) _________ any letter from him since he (leave) _________ four months ago.
60. Where are you? I’m upstairs. I (have) _________ a bath.
61. I (speak) _________ to you about that matter after the meeting tonight.
62. At this time next week, we (live) _________ in USA.
63. Hurry up! The train (come) _________.
64. Be quiet! The teacher (be) _________ angry.
65. Why didn’t you listen while I (speak) _________ to you?
66. Some animals (not eat) _________ during winter.
67. I (finish) _________ the book before my next birthday.
68. John (watch) _________ TV at 8 last evening.
69. Mr Pike (live) _________ here since last October.
70. Someone (cut) _________ down all the trees in the garden.
71. The house (build) _________ two years ago.
 72. Listen! The bird (sing) _________.
73. Trees (plant) _________ since it (stop) _________ raining.
74. Tom Baker (not come) _________ here tomorrow.
75. By the end of last March, I (study) _________ English for 5 years.
76. He often (say) _________ O.K when he (talk) _________ with the guests.
77. What you (do) _________ after you (go) _________ home yesterday?
78. How long you (wait) _________ for me? Just a few minutes.
79. He (do) _________ his homework before he went to the cinema.
80. By noon, I (wait) _________ for her for two hours.
81. By the time you come there, she (make) _________ a big cake.
82. Yesterday thieves (break) _________ into the house and (steal) _________ a lot of fur coats while
the guests (dance) _________.
83. When I came in, they all (sit) _________ round the fire. Mr Pike (do) _________ a crossword
puzzle, Mrs Pike (knit) _________, and the others (read) _________.
84. Mr Jackson (paint) _________ his house since last month.
85. She (ask) _________ me to tell about him several times.
86. The audience (listen) _________ to everything he said last night.
87. At 4 p.m yesterday? Well, I (work) _________ in my office at that time.
88. A: I (play) _________ football since I was 5 years old.
B: You (play) _________ since you (come) _________ to England?
A: Oh, yes. I (play) _________ quite a lot. I (join) _________ a club the day after I (arrive)
_________.
89. I’m preparing to support anything he (say) _________ tomorrow.
90. Sometimes I (get) _________ up before the sun (rise) _________.
91. He said he (be) _________ mistaken.
92. Don’t speak until someone (ask) _________ you.
93. Mary (come) _________ from London.
94. Please be quiet! I (work) _________.
95. When I (be) _________ a child, I (want) _________ to be a doctor.
96. David (be) _________ born after his father (die).
97. Long ago, my younger brother often (cry) _________.
98. I (not send) _________ the parcel until I hear from you.
99. The last train (leave) _________ the station at 5 p.m.
100. Up to now, the teacher (give) _________ our class five tests.
VING- TO V

PHẦN 1
Bài 1: Chia động từ trong ngoặc cho đúng.
1.He agreed _____ (buy) a new car.
A. To buy B. Buy C. Buying
2. I can’t imagine Peter _____ (go) by bike.
A. To go B. Go C. Going
3. The question is easy _____ (answer).
A. To answer B. Answer C. Answering
4. The man asked me how _____ (get) to the airport.
A. To get B. Get C. Geting
5. I look forward to _____ (see) you at the weekend.
A. See B. Seeing C. To see
6. The boys like ( play) games but hate ( do) lessons.
A. To play/ to do B. Play/ do C. Playing/ doing
7. Would you like ( go) now or shall we wait till the end?
A. Going B. To go C. Go
8. We used ( dream) of a television set when we (be) small.
A. Dream/ are B. To dream/ were C. To dream/ are
9. Would you mind (show) me how (send) an email?
A. Showing/ to send B. Showing/ sending C. to show/ to send D. to show/ sending
Bài 2. Chia động từ ở trong ngoặc
1.They are used to (prepare)__________________ new lessons.
2. By (work)____________ day and night , he succeeded in (finish)___________ the job in time.
3. His doctor advised him (give)___________ up (smoke)________________.
4. Please stop (talk)___________. We will stop (eat)______________ lunch in ten minutes.
5. Stop (argue)______________ and start (work)____________.
6. I like (think)____________ carefully about things before (make)______________ decision.
7. Ask him (come)__________ in. Don’t keep him (stand)_____________ at the door.
8. Did you succeed in ( solve) the problem?
9. Don’t forget (lock)_____________ the door before (go)____________ to bed.
10. Don’t try (persuade)_____________- me . Nothing can make me (change)___________ my mind.
Bài 3. Chia động từ trong ngoặc
1. Sally and her family love (go)___________to the park in the summer.
2. Her mum likes (lie) __________on the blanket and loves (read)_________ her favourite magazines.
3. Anna’s family (like)__________ the park because they love (be) ___________outdoors.
4. I enjoy (collect)___________ dolls and it becomes my pleasure.
5. We love (watch)________ new films, and we (go)____________ to watch a new Hollywood film next
weekend.
6. My brother hates (do)___________ the same things day after day.
7. Would you mind _____________ (watch) my bag for a few minutes?
8. I enjoy _____________ (listen) to music while I’m doing the cooking.
9. He wants _____________ (buy) a new computer game.
10. I’d like _____________ (speak) to Mr Davis, please. Is he there?
11. Please avoid _____________ (make) silly mistakes in this exercise.
12. The children would love _____________ (eat) French fries.
13. She really loves _____________ (work) with children.
14. We tried _____________ (call) you but your mobile was off.
15. They intend _____________ (build) houses on the school playing fields.
Bài 4. Put the verb into either the gerund (-ing) or the infinitive (with 'to'):
1) I don't fancy (go) _______out tonight.
2) She avoided (tell)________ him about her plans.
3) I would like (come) ________to the party with you.
4) He enjoys (have)_______ a bath in the evening.
5) She kept (talk)_______ during the film.
6) I am learning (speak)_______ English.
7) Do you mind (give)_______ me a hand?
8) She helped me (carry)_______ my suitcases.
9) I've finished (cook)_______ - come and eat!
10) He decided (study)_______ biology.
11) I dislike (wait)_______.
12) He asked (come) _______ with us.
13) I promise (help)_______ you tomorrow.
14) We discussed (go)_______ to the cinema, but in the end we stayed at home.
15) She agreed (bring)_______ the pudding to the dinner.
16) I don't recommend (take)_______ the bus - it takes forever!
17) We hope (visit)_______ Amsterdam next month.
18) She suggested (go) _______ to the museum.
19) They plan (start) _______ college in the autumn.
20) I don't want (leave) _______ yet.
Bài 5. Choose the correct form of the word.
Question 1. He often lets other people _______ ahead.
A. Move B. To move C. Moving
Question 2. Would you mind _______ me lunch?
A. Buy B. To buy C. Buying
Question 3. I prefer ________ to walking.
A. Drive B. To drive C. Driving
Question 4 ________ on this beach is very pleasant.
A. Lie B. To lie C. Lying
Question 5. I tried _________ it to him, but he didn't understand.
A. Explain B. To explain C. Explaining
Question 6. After _________ the conditions I left.
A. Hear B. To hear C. Hearing
Question 7. I suggested _________ out in the rain.
A. Not go B. Not to go C. Not going
Question 8. I decided _________ for the competition.
A. Enter B. To enter C. Entering
Question 9. Some people seem _______ very kind.
A. Be B. To be C. Being
Question 10. I have a passion for _________ to the newspapers.
A. Write B. To write C. Writing
Question 11. By _________ enormous wages she persuaded him to work for her.
A. Offer B. To offer C. Offering
Question 12. Try ________ your past.
A. Forget B. To forget C. Forgetting
Question 13. There's no point in _______ such dangerous things.
A. Do B. To do C. Doing
Question 14. He postponed _________ to the cinema.
A. Go B. To go C. Going
Question 15. It is usually easier ________ English in English-speaking countries.
A. Learn B. To learn C. Learning
Bài 6. Give the correct form of the word in bracket.
1. I’m very interested in (learn)__________________ Japanese.
2. My pen friend is coming next Sunday. I’m really looking forward (meet)__________________ him.
3. Don’t you mind (be)__________________ away from your family for such a long time?
4. The daughter promised (be)__________________ back by ten.
5. I wanted to go alone but Joe insisted on (come)__________________ with me.
6. Tom offered (bring) __________________ me home.
7. Why not (spend) __________________ a weekend in Da Lat?
8. I’m sorry I can’t come to your birthday party but thank you for (invite)__________________ me.
9. Our neighbors apologized for (make) __________________ such noise.
10. Vietnam is always worth (travel) __________________ to.
Bài 7. Give the correct form.
1. We have taught our children (wash)__________ their hands before _____________ (eat).
2. __________________ (write) letters is more boring than __________________ (phone).
3. Jack decided __________________ (have) a break from work.
4. I refused __________________ (speak) with them.
5. We agreed __________________ (meet) them at the airport.
6. There is no sense in ____________ (earn) more money than you can ___________(spend).
7. They made us __________________ (leave) the campsite after __________________ (make) such
a mess.
8. "Do you mind __________________ (work) overtime ?, " asked the boss
9. She has never known how __________________ (fry) a steak.
10. The doctor made him _________ (promise) _____________ (reduce) his __________________
(smoke).
Bài 8. Gerund or Infinitive?
1. Did I really tell you I was unhappy? I don't remember ___________________ (say) that.
2. The water here is not very good. I'd avoid ___________________ (drink) it if I were you.
3. I pretended ___________________ (be) interested in the conversation.
4. I got up and looked out of the window ___________________ (see) what the weather was like.
5. I have a friend who claims ___________________ (be) able to speak 5 languages.
6. I like _____________ (think) carefully about things before ___________________ (make) a
decision.
7. Steve used _____________ (be) a footballer. He had to stop ____________ (play) because of an
injury.
8. How do you _______________ (make) this machine work ?
- I'm not sure. Try (press) ______________ the button and see what happens !
9. What do you advise me (do)___________________ ?
10. They intend (buy) ___________________ a new house next year.

PHẦN 2
Exercise 1. Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. They are used to (prepare) _______ new lessons.
2. By (work) _______ day and night , he succeeded in ( finish) _______ the job in time.
3. His doctor advised him (give) _______up (smoke)_______.
4. Please stop (talk)_______. We will stop (eat) _______lunch in ten minutes.
5. Stop (argue) _______and start (work) _______.
6. I like (think) _______carefully about things before (make) _______decision.
7. Ask him (come) _______in. Don't keep him (stand) _______at the door.
8. Did you succeed in (solve) _______the problem?
9. Don’t forget (lock)_______ the door before (go)_______ to bed.
10. Don’t try (persuade) _______ me . Nothing can make me (change)_______ my mind.
Exercise 2: Chia các động từ trong ngoặc sau đây thành dạng To V hoặc V-ing
1. Nam suggested ________ (talk) the children to school yesterday.
2. They decided _________ (play) tennis with us last night.
3. Mary helped me ________ (repair) this fan and _______ (clean) the house.
4. We offer ________ (make) a plan.
5. We required them ________ (be) on time.
6. Kim wouldn’t recommend him _______ (go) here alone.
7. Before ________ (go) to bed, my mother turned off the lights.
8. Minh is interested in ________ (listen) to music before _____ (go) to bed.
9. This robber admitted ______ (steal) the red mobile phone last week.
10. Shyn spends a lot of money ________ (repair) her car.
11. It took me 2 hours _______ (buy) the clothes and shoes.
12. Do you have any money ________ (pay) for the hat?
13. Would you like ________ (visit) my grandparents in Paris?
14. Don’t waste her time ___________(complain) about her salary.
15. That questions need ___________ (reply).
16. Viet is used to ________ (cry) when he faces his difficulties.
17. It’s time they stopped ______ (work) here.
18. Will she remember _______ (collect) his suit from the dry – cleaners or shall I do it?
19. Jim forgot ________ (send) this message last night.
20. Hung stopped ______ (eat) meat yesterday.

Exercise 3: Tìm và sửa lỗi sai trong câu dưới (nếu có)

1. Yesterday, Minh didn’t want to coming to the theater with them because he had already seen the
film.

2. My brother used to running a lot but he doesn’t do it usually now.

3. They’re going to have a small party celebrating their house at 7 p.m tomorrow.

4. Wind tried to avoiding answering her questions last night.

5. Khanh don’t forget post that letter that his mother gave him this evening.

Exercise 4: Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

1. It isn’t necessary to play football with my best friends today.
➔ You don’t ________________________________________.
2. “Why don’t we visit her parents next week?”
➔ You suggested ____________________________________.
3. Thanh spends 3 hours a day doing the homework.
➔ It takes …
➔ Thanh wastes …
4. Hanh said to him: “Remember to close all the window and turn off the lights before going out”.
➔ Hanh reminded ___________________________________________.
5. Linh told him: “Don’t forget to repair my bicycle”.
➔ Linh told him ___________________________________.
Exercise 5. Choose the correct answer.
1. I do not have enough money _________ this book.
A. Buy B. To buy C. Buying D. Bought
2. It is no use _________ to school if you _________ to work hard.
A. Going/ do not ready B. To go/ do not ready C. Going/ are not ready D. Go/ are not ready
3. They spent all day _________ and _________ on the beach.
 A. To swim/ sunbathing B. To swim/ to sunbathe C. Swimming/ to D. Swimming/
sunbathe sunbathing
4. We were made _________ all the cleaning in the house.
A. To do B. Do C. Doing D. Done
5. We regret _________ you that you have exceeded your overdraft facility.
A. To inform B. Informing C. To tell to D. Telling
6. Why don’t you try _________ the key anti-clockwise?
A. To turn B. On turning C. Turning D. Turn
7. We don’t allow _________ in the classrooms.
A. That students smoke B. Smoke C. Students to smoke D. To smoking
8. I really must _________ on with my work now.
A. To get B. Getting C. Get D. To getting
9. Why don’t you do what you’re told, instead of _________ such a song and dance about it?
A. To make B. Making C. Made D. Make
10. I rashly posted the parcel without _________ it.
A. Weighing B. Weigh C. Weighed D. To weigh
11. Can you please _________ me a little about yourself?
A. To tell B. Telling C. Tell D. Going to tell
12. How can you waste all that money on _________?
A. Gamble B. To gamble C. Gambling D. The gamble
13. “My watch is broken. ” “Why don’t you _________”
A. Have it repair B. Have it repairing C. Have it for repair D. Have it repaired
14. Yesterday we did nothing but _________
A. Talking B. Talked C. Talk D. Had talked
15. Instead of _________ a new car, she'll have her old one _________.
A. To buy / repaired B. Buying / to repair C. Buying / be repaired D. Buying / repaired
16. I tried _________ the bus, but I missed it.
A. Catching B. To catch C. Catch D. Catch up
17. I'm sorry I haven't got any money _______ you. Why don't you try _________ Peter?
A. To lend / to ask B. Lending / asking C. To lend / asking D. Lending / to ask
18. After _________ asleep, I saw a strange person at the foot of the bed.
A. Fall B. Falling C. Fell D. Fallen
19. After all this time, John should take the bull by the horns and ask Mary _________ him.
A. To marry B. Marry C. Marrying D. Married
20. He told me _________ early.
A. To try to come B. To try coming C. Try to come D. Try coming
Exercise 6. Give the correct form. Gerund or Infinitive?
1. Do you feel like (go)_______ to the theatre on Friday?
2. I spent a lot of time (make)_______ a birthday cake for him.
3. He agreed (see)_______ me at ten o'clock
4. They promised (read) _______my report today
5. I suggest (pay) _______by check, it's safer than cash
6. He offered (make) _______dinner for us.
7. He put off (see) _______her until very late in the afternoon.
8. I refused (pay) _______for the repairs.
9. I've finished (read)_______ that book at last!
10. We decided (go)_______ to the cinema instead
11. I enjoyed the play. The (act)_______ was very good.
12. I love going to her class, her (teach) _______is never boring.
13. He's my favourite writer, his (write) _______is wonderful.
14. His (complain)_______ is getting on my nerves. He's never happy.
15. They have terrible debts. Their (spend) _______is out of control
16. It's a very fit team. Their (train)_______ is very intensive.
17. I can still remember (visit)_______ my grandparents fifty years ago.
18. Please, remember (feed)_______ the dog while I'm away
19. I'll never forget (see)_______ that van Gogh exhibition in New York
20. Don't forget (post) _______my letters, please.
21. I regret (lend)_______ him the money. He never paid it back.
22. We regret (inform)_______ you that your application has been refused.
23. I'll just finish (clean) _______the kitchen then I'll stop.
24. She suggested (have)_______ dinner at her house.
25. She doesn't mind (do)_______ the boring jobs.
26. He keeps (ask)_______ me to go out with him.
27. He has given up (smoke)_______.
28. He's very good at (get)_______ me to do what he wants
29. He insisted on (be)_______ refunded immediately.
30. He failed. He's very bad at (do)_______ exams.
Exercise 7. Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive
1) It appears (be)______ raining.
2) We intend (go) ______ to the mountain this Sunday.
3) I pretended (be) ______ sick so I didn't have to go to school.
4) Can you imagine (live) ______ without internet?
5) They tolerate (smoke) ______ but they prefer people not to.
6) I anticipate (arrive) ______ on Saturday.
7) A party involves (negotiate) ______ with everyone in the family.
8) He denies (steal) ______ the purse.
9) Tom claims (be) ______ a billionaire but I don't believe him.
10) I expect (be) ______ there about eight.
11) Julia reported (see) ______ the boys to the police.
12) It tends (rain) ______ a lot in Da Lat.
13) Do you recall (meet) ______ her at the party last night?
14) She mentioned (go) ______ to the cinema, but I don't know what she decided to do in the end.
15) The teenager refused (go) ______ on holiday with his parents.
Exercise 8. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. (fish)________________ is not allowed here.
2. I heard the TV set (explode) ________________ .
3. She appeared (be)________________ very nervous.
4. I keep (tell) ________________ you - it was an accident.
5. Jack is good at (paint)________________ ceilings.
6. She wondered who (ask)________________ .
7. It is difficult (understand)________________ him.
8. She did not know what (expect)________________ from them.
9. My wife warned us (not touch)________________ the table.
10. He refused (tell)________________ me what all the fuss was about.
11. There’s no sense in (visit)________________ him. He’s not at home.
12. Elephants are known (have)________________ a fantastic memory.
13. I let her (get)________________ on with her work.
14. Colin had no idea of how (get)________________ into the house.
15. I’d rather (be)________________ in bed than go to work.
Exercise 9. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.
1. ________________ is not allowed here. (fish)
2. I heard the TV set ________________ . (explode)
3. She appeared ________________ very nervous. (be)
4. I keep ________________ you - it was an accident. (tell)
5. Jack is good at ________________ ceilings. (paint)
6. She wondered who ________________ . (ask)
7. It is difficult ________________ him. (understand)
8. She did not know what ________________ from them. (expect)
9. My wife warned us ________________ the table. (not touch)
10. He refused ________________ me what all the fuss was about. (tell)

Exercise 10. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. They are likely (show)__________________ up at any time.

2. The man denied (commit)__________________ the crime.

3. Their memories of (travel)__________________ in Africa will stay with them forever.

4. He has always been afraid of (fly)__________________.

5. (swim)__________________ is good for your health.

6. Would you mind (pass)__________________ me the sugar.

7. She promised (read)__________________ the report as soon as possible.

8. I had a hard time (explain) __________________ the situation to my husband.

9. She had some problems (read)__________________ without glasses.

10. Paul gave up (smoke)__________________ five years ago.

Exercise 11. Gerund or Infinitive – Fill in the correct form.

1. Most teachers insist on their pupils ___________________ (do) the homework.
2. She has often made me ___________________ (cry).
3. I expect ___________________ (hear) from you by Monday.
4. It's no use ___________________ (pretend) ___________________ (like) her food.
5. How old were you when you learnt ___________________ (drive) ?
6. I don't mind _____________ (walk) home but I'd rather ___________ (get) a taxi.
7. I can't make a decision. I keep ___________________ (change) my mind.
8. We had to keep him from ___________________ (fall) off the cliff.
9. He had made his decision and refused _____________ (change) his mind.
10. It was a good holiday. I enjoyed ___________________ (be) by the sea.
Exercise 12. Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. Most teachers insist on their pupils ___________________ (do) the homework.
2. She has often made me ___________________ (cry).
3. I expect ___________________ (hear) from you by Monday.
4. It's no use ___________________ (pretend) ___________________ (like) her food.
5. How old were you when you learnt ___________________ (drive) ?
6. I don't mind ___________________ (walk) home but I'd rather ___________________
(get) a taxi.
7. I can't make a decision. I keep ___________________ (change) my mind.
8. We had to keep him from ___________________ (fall) off the cliff.
9.. He had made his decision and refused ___________________ (change) his mind.
10. It was a good holiday. I enjoyed ___________________ (be) by the sea.
Exercise 13. Put the verbs in brackets into their correct form: INFINITIVE or ING-FORM.
1. I dislike shopping because I can't stand ________ in crowded places (BE).
2. I avoid ________ places where there are crowds of people (VISIT)
3. She intends ________ up a lot of money so that she can go to Africa next year (SAVE).
4. I remember Steve ________ the gold medal in the race last year (WIN).
5. We have arranged for the plumber ________ tomorrow (COME).
6. It is necessary for him ________ harder (STUDY)
7. I need ________ this project today (FINISH).
8. I insist on ________ you with the dishes (HELP)
9. Some people expect things ________ wrong on the 13th of every month (GO)
10. Stuart agreed ________ the car for me (WASH)
Exercise 14. Complete the sentence with Gerund or Infinitive.
1. Suddenly everybody stopped __________ . There was complete silence. (TALK)
2. He seems _________ some weight (HAVE LOSE)
3. Can you remind me ________ Ann tomorrow ? (PHONE)
4. I remember _________ along the road when I saw a strange animal (DRIVE)
5. Please don't keep _________ me when I have something important to say. (INTERRUPT)
6. I think his decision __________ up the job was stupid (GIVE)
7. I'm sorry to keep you ________ so long (WAIT)
8. I promised _______ late (NOT BE)
9. Are you thinking of ______ a new car ? (BUY)
10. I waved to Karen but I failed __________ her attention (ATTRACT)
Exercise 15. Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
Eric said that we should begin (1)________(plan) the End of Term Gathering of the English Club as
he had promised (2)____________(give) the details to Mrs. Clean by next week. Mark suggested
(3)__________(book) a room at the Golden Dragon Restaurant. However, Susan felt that most
members couldn’t afford (4)_______(pay) for an expensive dinner. Ellen offered (5)_________(let) us
use her parents’ home in Kowloon Tong on Saturday afternoon. She said that she liked
(6)________(have) big parties and she didn’t mind (7)_________(organize) it by herself. However,
Donald hated (8)_________ (make) one person do all the work. He wanted (9)______ (get) more
members involved. Simon considered (10)______(hold) the gathering at the Beachside Café in Sai
Kung. He thought most members would enjoy (11)________(go) to Sai Kung. Maggie said a lot of
members would hesitate (12)_________(travel) all the way to Sai Kung because of the distance.
The members continue (13)_________(discuss) the suggestions for time but no decision was
reached.
Exercise 16. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.
1. My friend is giving up (to smoke/ smoking) at last.
2. The two teams agreed (postponing/ to postpone) the game until next week,
3. The suspect denied (having/ to have) anything to do with the robbery.
4. Jimmy is very skillful. He has managed (to repair/ repairing) his notebook.
5. Doctors advise us (to sleep/ sleeping) at least 8 hours a day.
6. Jerry is very angry. He refuses (speaking/ to speak) to me.
7. I can't stand (to wear/ wearing) such an awful dress.
8. Can I go outside now ? I've finished (doing/ to do) my homework.
9. Friends you can trust will never fail (helping/ to help) you.
10. I don't mind (to do/ doing) the dishes. I've got all the time in the world.

PHẦN 3
Bài 1: Put the verb into the correct form –ing or to .... Sometimes either form is possible.
1. They denied (steal) stealing the money.
1. 2. I don't enjoy (drive) _________________very much.
2. I don't want (go)_______________out tonight.I'm too tired.
3. I can't afford (go)___________________ out tonight. I don't have enough money.
4. Has it stopped (rain)__________________ yet?
5. Our team was unlucky to lose the game. We deserved (win)________________.
6. Why do you keep (ask)_________________ me questions? Can't you leave me alone.
7. Please stop (ask)_____________________ me questions!
8. I refuse (answer)_____________________- any more questions.
9. One of the boys admitted (break)__________________ the window.
10. The boy's father promised (pay)_______________ for the window to be rapaired.
11. If the company continues (lose)______________ money the factory may be closed.
12. Does Sarah know about the meeting? No,I forgot (tell)_______________ her.
13. The baby began (cry)_________________ in the middle of the night.
14. Julia has been ill but now she's beginning (get)___________________ better.
15. I've enjoy __________________ you. I hope ______________ you again soon. (meet, see)
Bài 2: Complete each sentence with a verb in the correct form, -ing or to ...
1. a, Please rememver to lock the door when you go out.
b, A: You lent me some money a few month ago.
B: Did I? Are you sue? I don't remember _______ you any money.
c, A: Did you remember ____________ your sister?
B: Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll her tomorrow.
d, When you see Steve, remember ____________ him my regards.
e, Someone must have taken my bag. I clearly remember ________________ it by the window
and now it has gone.
2. a, I believe that what I said was fair. I don't regret ____________ it.
 b, I knew they were in troubl, but I regret ____________ I did nothing to help them.
3. a, Ben joined the company nine years ago. He became assistant manager after two years, and a
few years later he went on ______________ manager of the company.
b, I can't go on ______________ here any more. I want a different job.
c, When I came into the room, Liz was reading a newspaper. She looked up and said hello, and
then went on ______________ her newspaper.
Bài 3: Make suggestion. Each time use try + one of the following suggestions:
phone his office move the aerial
turn it the other way take an aspirin
1. The radio isn't working . I wonder what's wrong with it.
Have you tried chaging the batteries?
2. I can't open the door. The key won't turn.
Try ...................................
3. The TV picture isn't very good. What can I do about it?
Have you mind .........................
4. I can't contact Fred. He's not at home. What shall I do?
Why don't you .........................
5. I've got a terrible headache. I wish it would go.
Have you ..............................
Bài 4: Write a sentence with need(s) + one of the following verbs:
Clean Cut Empty Paint Tighten
1 This jacket is dirty. It needs cleaning.
2 The room isn't very nice. ..................
3 The grass is very long. It................
4 The screws are loose. ..................
5 The bin is full. ..................
Bài 5: Put the verb into the correct form.
1. a, I was very tired. I tried to keep (keep ) my eyes open, but I couldn't.
b, I rang the doorbell but there was no answer. Then I tried (knock)________________ on the
door, but there was still no answer.
c, We tried (put)______________ the fire out but without success. We had to call the fire brigade.
d, Sue needed to borrow some money. She tried (ask)_________________ Gerry.
e, I tried (reach)__________________ the shelf, but I wasn'r tall enough.
f, Please leave me alone. I'm trying (concentrate)___________________.
2. a, I need a change. I need (go)_________________away for a whiles
b, My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs (look)__________ after.
c, The windows are dirty.They need (clean)__________________.
d, Your hair is getting very long. It needs (cut)_____________________.
 e, You don't need (iron)_____________ that shirt. It doesn't need (iron)___________________.
3. a, They were talking very loudly, I couldn't help (overhear)________________ what they said.
b, Can you help me (get)________________ the dinner ready.
c, He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can't help (smile)________________.
d, The fine weather helped (make)_________________ it a very enjoyable holiday.

Bài 6: Write sentences about yourself. Say whether you like or din't like these activities. Choose one
of these verb for each sentence:
Like/ don't like Love Hate Enjoy Don't mind
1. (fly) I don't like flying or I don't like to fly.
2. (play cards) _______________________________________.
3. (be alone) _______________________________________________.
4. (go to museums) ____________________________________________.
5. (cook) _______________________________________________.
Bài 7: Make senteces from the words in brackets. Use –ing or to.... Sometimes either form is
possible.
Paul lives in Berlin now. It's nice. He likes it.
(he/like/live/there) He likes living there.
1. Jane is a biology teacher. She likes her job.
(she/like/ teach/ biology) She _____________________________________
2. Joe always carries his camera with him and takes a lot of photographs.
(he/like/ take/photographs) _______________________________________
3. I used to work in a supermarket. I didn't like it much.
(i/ not / like / work / there) _________________________________________
4. Rachel is studying medicine. She likes it .
(she/like/study/ medicine) ________________________________________
5. Dan is famous, but he doesn't like it.
(he/not / like/ be/ famous) ________________________________________
6. Jenifer is a very cautions person. She doesn't take many risks.
(she / not / like / take / risks) _______________________________________
7. I don't like surprises.
(I/like know/things/in advance) ______________________________________
Bài 8: Complete each sentences with a verb in the correct form, -ing or to...
In one sentence either form is possible.
It's good to visit other places – I enjoy travelling.
1. "Would you like _____________ down?" "No thanks. I'll stand."
2. I'm not quite ready yet. Would you mind ________________ a little longer?
3. When I was a child, I hated _______________________ to bed early.
 4. When I have to catch a train, I'm always worried that I'll miss it. So I like ________________ to
the station in plenty of time.
5. I enjoy _____________________ busy. I don't like it when there's nothing to do.
6. I would love ____________________ to your wedding, but I'm afraid it isn't possible.
7. I don't like ________________ in this part of town. I want to move somewhere else.
8. Do you have a minute? I'd like _________________ to you about something.
9. If there's bad news and good news, I like ____________________ the bad news first.
Bài 9: Write sentences using would .... to have. Use the verbs in brackets:
It's a pity I couldn't go to the wedding.
(like) I would like to have gone to the wedding.
1. It's a pity I didn't see the programme.
(like) ________________________________________________
2. It's glad I didn't lose my watch.
(hate) ________________________________________________
3. It's a pity I didn't meet your parents.
(love) _______________________________________________
4. I'm glad I wasn't alone.
(not/like) ____________________________________________
5. It's a pity I couldn't travel by train.
(prefer) _____________________________________________
ĐỘNG TỪ KHUYẾT THIẾU

Bài 1: Chọn động từ phù hợp

1. You ____________(should /can) listen to the new information.
2. You ____________(need/ may) park here.
3. People ____________(mayn’t/ shouldn’t) waste food.
4. ____________(will/ would) it snow tomorrow?
5. ____________(may/could) I have a cup of tea, please?
6. You ____________(ought to/ might) do more exercise.
7. You ____________(couldn’t/ mustn’t) drink alcohol if you are under 18.
8. ____________(can/should) you play the piano?
9. ____________(could/would) you like to travel with your family?
10. I ____________(won’t/ shouldn’t) play badminton tomorrow.
Bài 2: Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi
1. He can answer the question.
__________________________________________________
2. She wouldn’t carry the table.
__________________________________________________
3. You should close the window.
__________________________________________________
4. We might play cards.
__________________________________________________
5. You should wash the car.
__________________________________________________
6. He must fill in the form.
__________________________________________________
7. They need not buy bread.
__________________________________________________
8. He could not read the story.
__________________________________________________
9. Will the teacher test our English?
__________________________________________________
10. Could Jenny open the door?
__________________________________________________
Bài 3: Chọn động từ thích hợp
needn’t (x2) mustn’t (x2) must (x2) could can (x2) can’t shouldn’t might

1. There are plenty of tomatoes in the fridge. You __________buy any.

2. This is a hospital. You __________smoke here.
3. He had been working for more than 11 hours. He __________be tired now.
4. When I was a child, I __________speak a little German.
5. The teacher said we__________read this book for our own pleasure as it is optional. But we
__________read it if we don’t want to.
6. __________you stand on your head for more than a minute? No, I__________
7. If you want to learn to speak English fluently, you __________worry. We will help you become a fluent
speaker but you have to work hard.
8. Take an umbrella. It __________rain later.
9. People __________walk on the grass.
10. Drivers __________stop when the traffic lights are red.
Bài 4: Điền động từ: must, mustn’t, don’t have to vào chỗ trống
I _________1) go to school from Monday to Friday. We _________(2) wear a uniform, so I normally wear
sports clothes. We _________(3) arrive late, and we _________(4) go to every class. In class,
we _________5) shout, play or sing. We _________6) have lunch at school, so I sometimes go home. When
school finishes, I _________(7) take after my little sister. When my parents come home, I _________(8) stay
in, so I usually go out with my friends. When I get home, I _________(9) do my homework. I _________(10)
go to bed late, except on Fridays, when I _________(11) go to bed before midnight.
Bài 5: Chọn động từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống
Evelyn Glennie is a world-famous percussionist. Because she is 80% deaf and_________ (mustn’t/can’t) hear
sounds clearly, she performs barefoot so that she _________ (need/can) feel the vibrations of her instruments
and the orchestra. This _________ (should/must) be very difficult for her but she insists that people_________
(should/shouldn’t)take any notice of her disability and only judge her by how well she performs. When Evelyn
left school she_________ (could/might)
already play the clarinet, harmonica and snare drum but at first she_________ (needn’t/couldn’t)get a place in
a music college because of her deafness.
After her great success, she believes that everyone with her disability_________ (should/may)be given the
chance to pursue a musical career if they want to. As well as being a great musician, Evelyn_________
(can’t/must)also draw and paint.
Bài 6: Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống
might have could have (x2) should have had to didn’t have towould have needn’t have

1. What ________ you ________ if you had been me ? (DO)

2. I’m not sure but I think it ________ the postman who knocked just then. (BE)
3. Nobody ________ last night’s storm. It came as a total surprise. (PREDICT)
4. Do you think I ………………….Nick (CALL) ?
5. None of us …………..up so early , so we stayed in bed till 10. (GET)
6. Bill ……………..me these flowers. But I am delighted that he did. (SEND)
7. I think Tom ………………………here. I think saw his car. (BE)
8. We…………………..the apartment because my sister had already done it. (CLEAN)
Bài 7: Phân biệt be able to với can/ could…
1. The businessman from England spoke so fast that I________ understand him.
2. I would like to________ ski so quickly.
3. I’m pretty sure Dad is at home. He ________ working at this time in the evening.
4. It________ rain this afternoon. It’s pretty cloudy already.
5. Please, have patience. I’ll________ help you soon.
6. I didn’t have the key so I ________ get inside.
7. My best friend________ become a great athlete, but he didn’t practice enough.
8. Jimmy ________ take the driving test last year because he was only 17.
9. It is a difficult question but he ________ answer it.
10. It ________ be him. He told me he’d gone to Australia
Bài 8: Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống
May Can should must needn’t doesn’t have to
Might Can’t shouldn’t have to mustn’t don’t have to

1. ________ I use your pen please?

2. You ________ write 30 sentences for homework.
3. You ________ write 300 sentences ! 30 will be enough.
4. John ________ speak so quickly.
5. She ________ play the piano well.
6. He never does much work, but he________
7. I am not going out today. I ________ but I feel too tired.
8. You ________ buy me any presents. I know you don’t have the money.
9. You ________ speak French. I speak English quite well.
10. I really ________ buy a new notebook. Mine is so old.
Bài 9: Phân biệt “Must” and “Can’t”
1. You’ve been traveling the whole day. You ________ be tired.
2. Carol________ get bored on the job. She does the same things every day.
3. You are going on holiday next week. You________ be looking forward to it.
4. Bill and Sue travel a lot, so they________ be short of money.
5. They haven’t lived here very long. They________ know that many people.
6. The house is near the motorway. It________ be very noisy.
7. Congratulations on passing your exam. You________ be very pleased.
8. The restaurant________ be good. It’s always empty.
9. It rained every day during their stay, so they ________ have had a nice holiday.
10. You just had lunch. You________ be very hungry.
PHẦN 2
Bài 1: Điền động từ can, could, may, might, must, should, ought to, need vào chỗ trống
1. You ____________ take an umbrella. It looks like it's going to rain.
2. ____________ you please help me carry these bags?
3. She ____________ have forgotten her wallet at home.
4. We ____________ finish the project by tomorrow.
5. You ____________ be more careful when driving.
6. We ____________ go to the store to buy some groceries.
7. ____________ you please lend me your pen?
8. He ____________ have left his phone at the office.
9. You ____________ arrive early for the meeting.
10. They ____________ be tired after such a long journey.
11. ____________ I ask you a personal question?
12. Students ____________ wear a school uniform.
13. She ____________ have forgotten her keys at home.
14. I ____________ go to the dentist for a check-up.
15. We ____________ be more responsible with our money.
Bài 2: Viết lại câu sau với nghĩa không đổi, sử dụng các động từ khuyết thiếu
1. It is necessary for you to study for the test.
________________________________________________
2. It is possible that he will come to the party.
 ________________________________________________
3. She has the ability to play the piano.
________________________________________________
4. I recommend that you see a doctor.
________________________________________________
5. It is compulsory for students to wear uniforms.
________________________________________________
6. It is important for you to exercise regularly.
________________________________________________
7. It is possible that they will win the competition.
________________________________________________
8. He has the ability to solve complex problems.
________________________________________________
9. I advise that you save money for the future.
________________________________________________
10. It is necessary for us to respect others.
________________________________________________
11. He has the ability to speak multiple languages.
________________________________________________
12. I recommend that they take a vacation.
________________________________________________
13. It is important for us to save the environment.
________________________________________________
Bài 3: Chọn động từ khiếm khuyết đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu
1. You ____________ eat too much junk food. It's not good for your health.
A. could B. might C. should
2. They ____________ arrive on time for the meeting.
A. can B. must C. ought to
3. ____________ I borrow your umbrella? It's raining outside.
A. May B. Need C. Shall
4. He ____________ have left his keys at home. I saw him searching for them.
A. might B. should C. could
5. We ____________ book the tickets in advance. The concert is very popular.
A. must B. may C. ought to
6. You ____________ call her and apologize for your behavior.
A. should B. could C. may
7. They ____________ finish the report before the deadline.
A. can B. must C. might
8. ____________ I have some more cake?
A. Could B. Need C. Shall
9. He ____________ have missed the bus. He's not here yet.
A. should B. might C. could
10. We ____________ start preparing for the exam early.
A. must B. may C. ought to
11. You ____________ try the new restaurant in town. It has great reviews.
A. should B. could C. may
12. They ____________ complete the project by next week.
A. can B. must C. might
13. ____________ I use your phone to make a call?
A. Could B. Need C. Shall
14. He ____________ have missed the bus. He's not here yet.
A. should B. might C. could
15. We ____________ start studying for the exam early.
A. must B. may C. ought to
Bài 4: Điền vào chỗ trống những động từ khiếm khuyết phù hợp nhất: can, could, may, might, must,
Should, Should to, Need.
Last weekend, my friends and I decided to go on a hiking trip. We knew it would be challenging, so we
____________ (1) prepared ourselves physically and mentally. We researched the trail and packed all the
necessary gear. The weather forecast indicated that it ____________ (2) rain during our hike, so we made
sure to bring waterproof jackets and extra layers.

As we started our ascent, the terrain became steeper and more difficult. We ____________ (3) take breaks to
catch our breath and rest our legs. The trail was well-marked, but we ____________ (4) pay close attention to
the signs to avoid getting lost.

At one point, we reached a narrow and slippery section of the trail. It ____________ (5) be risky to continue
without proper caution. We ____________ (6) help each other and took our time to safely cross that part. The
breathtaking views along the way ____________ (7) kept us motivated.

As we reached the summit, we ____________ (8) feel a sense of accomplishment. The panoramic view from
the top ____________ (9) not disappoint. We ____________ (10) spend some time there, appreciating the
beauty of nature before descending.
Bài 5: Điền các động từ khuyết thiếu thích hợp vào chỗ trống
1. I ________________ go to the concert tomorrow if I finish my work on time.
2. She ________________ speak French fluently.
3. They ________________ have called to inform us about the change in plans.
4. We ________________ start saving money for our vacation.
5. He ________________ be at the meeting because he is out of town.
6. You ________________ take the umbrella with you. It might rain later.
7. They ________________ have arrived at the airport by now.
8. We ________________ go for a walk in the park this evening.
9. She ________________ have seen that movie already.
10. I ________________ lend you my car for the weekend.
11. You ________________ try the new restaurant in town. The food is delicious.
12. He ________________ have finished his assignment by now.
13. They ________________ attend the wedding ceremony last week.
14. We ________________ invite our neighbors to the party.
15. She ________________ be tired after working all day.
16. You ________________ ask for help if you have any difficulties.
17. They ________________ be here soon. I just spoke to them on the phone.
18. We ________________ consider all the options before making a decision.
19. He ________________ have taken the wrong turn. That's why he's late.
20. You ________________ visit your grandparents more often.
Bài 6: Chọn động từ khiếm khuyết đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu
1. I ___________help you with your homework if you want.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
2. They _______________ go to the concert if they buy tickets in advance.
A. Can B. Could C. May
3. We _______________ call the doctor if the symptoms get worse.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
4. She _______________ speak three languages fluently.
A. Can B. Could C. Might
5. You _______________ ask for permission before using someone else's belongings.
A. Can B. Could C. Must
6. He _______________ play the guitar when he was younger.
 A. Can B. Could C. May
7. We _______________ have a picnic in the park if the weather is nice.
A. Can B. Could C. May
8. They _______________ have finished the project by now.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
9. I _______________ lend you my car if you promise to be careful.
A. Can B. Could C. May
10. She _______________ be tired after a long day at work.
A. Can B. Could C. Might
11. You _______________ try the new restaurant in town. The food is amazing.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
12. They _______________ have called to let us know they would be late.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
13. We _______________ start saving money for our trip next year.
A. Can B. Could C. Must
14. He _______________ have forgotten his keys at home.
A. Can B. Could C. Might
15. You _______________ visit your grandparents more often.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
16. She _______________ be careful when crossing the street.
A. Can B. Could C. Must
17. They _______________ be at the meeting right now.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
18. We _______________ consider all the options before making a decision.
A. Can B. Could C. Must
19. He _______________ be the right person for the job.
A. Can B. Could C. May
20. You _______________ make a reservation if you want to dine at that restaurant.
A. Can B. Could C. Must
21. They _______________ have studied for the test, but they didn't.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
22. We _______________ go on a vacation next month.
A. Can B. Could C. May
23. She _______________ have asked for permission before using your computer.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
24. You _______________ take the first step if you want to achieve your goals.
A. Can B. Could C. Must
25. He _______________ help you with your project if you ask nicely.
A. Can B. Could C. May
26. They _______________ have called to let us know they would be late.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
27. We _______________ meet for lunch tomorrow.
A. Can B. Could C. May
28. She _______________ be there on time if she leaves now.
A. Can B. Could C. May
29. You _______________ ask for help if you need it.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
30. They _______________ have arrived at the airport by now.
A. Can B. Could C. Should
Bài 7: Điền vào chỗ trống những động từ khiếm khuyết phù hợp nhất
I _______________ 1 (can/could) still remember the first time I _______________ 2 (can/could) ride a bicycle.
It _______________ 3 (can/could) have been more than twenty years ago, but the memory is still vivid in my
mind. I _______________ 4 (can/could) feel the cool breeze against my face as I _______________ 5
(can/could) pedal down the street. At that moment, I _______________ 6 (can/could) sense a newfound
freedom and independence.
My parents _______________ 7 (can/could) see the joy on my face and encouraged me to keep practicing.
They _______________ 8 (can/could) see that I _______________ 9 (can/could) have a natural talent for
riding a bicycle. With their support, I _______________ 10 (can/could) quickly gain confidence and improve my
skills.
Over the years, I _______________ 11 (can/could) explore new places and go on exciting adventures with my
bicycle. It _______________ 12 (can/could) take me to places I _______________ 13 (can/could) never
imagine. From riding in the countryside to participating in cycling races, my love for cycling _______________
14 (can/could) only grow stronger.
Now, as an adult, I _______________ 15 (can/could) still enjoy the thrill of riding a bicycle. It
_______________ 16 (can/could) be a great way to stay active and explore my surroundings. Whenever I
_______________ 17 (can/could), I _______________ 18 (can/could) hop on my bike and go for a ride,
reliving that sense of freedom I _______________ 19 (can/could) experience as a child.
1. ________ I use your pen please?
PHẦN 3
Exercise 1
1. When my father was young, he _____ work in the garden for long hours.
A. can B. could C. will D. should
2. He_____ have committed the crime because he was with me that day.
A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. won't D. couldn't
3. Since we have to be there by 8.30, we_____ take a taxi.
a. had better b. may c. ought d. are able to
4. It_____ rain this evening. Why don't you take an umbrella?
A. could be B. must C. might D. had better
5. _____ you help me with the homework?
A. May B. Shall C. Should D. Will
6. She hasn't eaten anything since yesterday. She_____ be really hungry.
A. Might B. Will C. Must D. Can
7. I put my keys on the table, but now it's gone. Someone_____ have taken it.
A. May B. Had to C. Should D. Would rather
8. Daisy is reading her English test because she has a test tomorrow. She_____ be studying.
A. Will B. Should C. Must D. Can
9. We _____ put the fish in the fridge before it spoils.
A. Had to B. May C. Can D. Had better
10. Mr. Brown is very rich. He_____ work hard for a living.
A. Mustn't B. Shouldn't C. Can't D. Doesn't have to
11. Tom has just got a new job. He_____ be very pleased.
A. Might B. Must C. Should D. Will
12. Tom panted his room black. It looks dark and dreary. He _____ have chosen another colour.
A. Should B. Must C. Could D. May
13. _____ you carry this bag for me?
A. May B. Should C. Will D. Shall
14. You _____ throw litter on the streets.
Mustn't Couldn't Needn't Won't
15. My mother permitted me to go out at night. She said, "You_____ go out tonight".
A. May B. Have to C. Must D. Ought to
16. It is possible that she will come to our party tonight. She ....come her tonight.
A. Need B. May C. Should D. Will
17. They can type. They_____ type.
A. Lean how to B. Are able to C. Know how to D. Both b &c
18. He advised me to take an English course. I_____ take it early.
A. Should B. Shall C. Will D. May
19. I'd rather_____ in the field than_____ home.
A. to work/ to stay B. work/ stay C. working/ staying D. worked/stayed
20. As an orphan, he _____ earn his living alone.
A. have to B. has had to C. ought to D. had to
Exercise 2
1. They prayed that their daughter_____ be lucky again.
A. may B. will C. could D. might
2. He _____ all that money, so she could save some.
A. didn't need to spend B. needn't have spent
C. shouldn't spend D. oughtn't to spend
3. He spent all that money last week. He_____ so much.
A. didn't need to spend B. shouldn't spend
C. needn't have spent D. didn't have to spend
4. He had to work hard so that he _____ his family.
A. may support B. supported C. can support D. might support
5. They have plenty of time, so they need not_____
A. be hurry B. to hurry C. hurry D. to be hurry
6. You're having a sore throat. You'd better_____ to the doctor.
A. to go B. went C. go D. going
7. I would rather_____ poor but happy than become rich without happiness.
A. being B. he C. to be D. was
8. Sit down please _____ a cup of tea?
A. Do you like B. Do you like to dr ink C. Would you like D. Will you like
9. Must you come when your neighbour calls?
No, I_____
A. must not B. mustn't C. don't have to D. must not come
10. May I have 2 tickets, please? _____________ two tickets, please?
A. Yo u m us t g iv en B. Yo u hav e g o t to C. Co u ld I hav e D. Yo u m ay g iv e
me g iv e m e me
11. He will have to stay in hospital. That's what he_____
A. has done B. must do C. must be doing D. must have done
12. Do you have to buy this hat? No, I _____. It isn't necessary.
A. mustn't B. won't C. needn't D. don't need
13. A man never have too many ties. It's ______
A. unable B. impossible C. improbable D. incapable
14. It could not tell the difference between Indian music and jazz.
A. might not B. may not C. mustn't D. wasn't able to
15. This plane could get over the mountain if it rose to 10,000 feet. This means it______ over the mountains.
A. wo u ld s uc c e e d i n g et ti ng B. go t C. was b a l e to g e t D. ha d g ot
16. The plane was then able to rise. This means it______
A. could rise B. might rise C. might succeed in r ising D. rose
17. Byrd knew that he would be able to reach the South Pole. It would be______.
A. impossible B. necessary C. able D. possible
18. He ought not______ him but she did.
A. to tell B. to telling C. tell D. to have told
19. I’d rather you______ that.
A. do B. don't do C. won't do D. didn't do
20. ______ run so fast?
A. Does he need B. Need he to C. Need he D. Needs he
Exercise 3
1. He didn't need______ out of his room in Moscow.
A. go B. to going C. going D. to go
2. I could not ______ it even though I had wanted to do so.
 A. had bought B. buy C. buying D. have bought
3. I left my pen in this box, but it isn’t there now. Someone______ it.
A. must have taken B. must take C. had to take D. had taken
4. Mary received 100 dollars from her sister. She______ the ring she wanted. It only costs 10 dollars.
A. buys B. had bought C. bought D. might have bought
5. It lost my Honda last week; I hadn't locked it. You______ it.
A. should lock B. should have locked C. ought to lock D. could lock
6. In 1900 the world had no deaths from rabies. Scientists______ wonderful vaccine.
A. has dis c ov er ed B. d is c ov er ed C. mus t h av e di s c ov er ed D. s ho u l d hav e d is c ov ere d
7. Mary received 100 dollars from her sister. She______ the computer she wanted. It costs 200 dollars.
A. wouldn't buy B. hadn't bought C. couldn't have bought D. didn't buy
8. Once Helen failed in her exam. She played too much. She______ too much.
A. s ho u l dn 't h av e p lay e d B. s ho u l d p lay C. s ho u l dn 't p l ay D. wo u ld n' t h av e pl ay ed
9. If I had liked that watch, may be I ______ bought it.
A. will have B. must have C. would have D. shall have
10. Did my sister tell you that I had been to Dalat?
A. might have B. could have C. would have D. must have
11. The women of this tribe______ precious ornaments for slat because they didn’t have any salt.
A. have traded B. traded C. would have traded D. could trade
12. I took my only son to the park but he didn't like it. You ______ him to the zoo.
A. should take B. had to take C. took D. should have taken
13. We are now wet. You______ the raincoats with you.
A. should br ing B. should have brought C. must bring D. have to br ing
14. The yard is wet. It______ last night.
A. must rain B. must have rain C. must have rained D. had to rain
15. Many birds will______ more than 3,000 miles to reach their winter homes.
A. flying B. fly C. be fly D. flew
16. The pen won't write; it______ out of ink.
A. must run B. must be running C. must have run D. must have ran
17. The line is busy; someone______ the telephone now.
A. must be using B. must have used C. must used D. must have been using
18. Bob is absent; he______ sick gain now.
A. must have been B. must be C. must be being D. must being
19. He______ his job because he seems very happy.
A. would like B. can like C. will like D. must like
20. She told me that she'd rather______ on the committee.
A. not to serve B. not serving C. not serve D. serving not
Exercise 4. Chọn đáp án đúng nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu sau.
1. Young people ______ obey their parents.
A. must B. may C. will D. ought to
2. Laura, you and the kids just have dinner without waiting for me. I ______ work late today.
A. can B. have to C. could D. would
3. I ______ be delighted to show you round the factory.
A. ought to B. would C. might D. can
4. Leave early so that you ______ miss the bus.
A. didn’t B. won’t C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
5. Jenny’s engagement ring is enormous! It ______ have cost a fortune.
A. must B. might C. will D. should
6. You ______ to write them today.
A. should B. must C. had D. ought
7. Unless he runs, he______ catch the train.
A. will B. mustn’t C. wouldn’t D. won’t
8. When _____you come back home?
 A. will B. may C. might D. maybe
9. _____you
A. may B. must C. will D. could.
Exercise 5. Put in 'must + infinitive' or 'must + have + past participle':
1. Akiko always does well on examinations. She _________ (study) a lot.
2. That woman drives a very luxurious car. She __________ (have) a lot of money.
3. You ____________ (practise) a lot before you gave your presentation. It was really good.
4. When Lisa came back home yesterday there were a lot of flowers on the table. Her husband
_________ (buy) them.
5. Where is my purse? I saw it earlier, so it __________ (be) in your bedroom.
6. Sarah couldn't find her sunglasses. She thought she ______ (leave) them at her sofa.
7. It ___________ (be) rainy outside. That man in the street is wearing a raincoat.
8. All my fish __________ (be) dead! I forgot to feed them before I went on holiday.
9. Susie is so late! She _______ (miss) the bus!.
10. There's rubbish all over my yard! A dog___________ (be) in the bin.
11. Annie has a large library in her flat. She ________ (love) books.
12. Oh no, I don't find my keys! I __________ (leave) them in the train.
13. When Lucy got home, she found the ice cream had melted. It ________ (be) too hot in the car.
14. If you haven't drunk all day, you _______ (be) thirsty.
15. Jimmy and Louisa ______(be) very tired. They have a new son.
16. It __________ (rain) a lot in the night. There are puddles everywhere.
17. David __________ (be) happy. His girlfriend just agreed to marry him.
18. What an amazing kitchen you've got! You ________ (like) cooking.
19. John _________ (eat) all the candies! There are none left.
20. When I got up this morning, the kitchen was spotless. Minnie __________ (tidy) it before she went to
bed last night.
Exercise 6. Use the modal verbs in the box to complete the sentences. Sometimes there may be more
than one correct answer !
May Can't Must Needn't Mustn't
Might Should Have Don't have to
Can Shouldn't To Doesn't have to

1. I _____ use your pen please ?

2. You _____ write 30 sentences for homework.
3. You _____ write 300 sentences ! 30 will be enough.
4. John _____ speak so quickly.
5. She _____ play the piano well.
6. Please excuse me, but I _____ go now.
7. I _____ watch TV tonight. I haven't decided yet.
8. He _______ work hard because he's poor.
9. If you have a bad cough you _______ smoke.
10. I really ________ buy a new notebook. Mine is so old.
Exercise 7. Complete the sentence with a suitable modal verb. Needn't or Don't have to.
1. You ______ answer any more questions. This is the last one.
2. You ______ speak French. I speak English quite well.
3. She ______ write all the letters today. She can save some for tomorrow.
4. You ______ buy me any presents. I know you don't have the money.
5. You ______ study so hard. You get good grades anyway.
6. Well, I ______ go so soon, so I'll make myself comfortable.
Exercise 8: Circle the correct answer
 1. That’s can/ can’t/ ought to be Jason - he’s on a mission to Mars
2. You might/ mustn’t/ have to smoke in hospitals and schools - it’s forbidden
3. That will/ must/ needn’t be the correct answer - I checked it 3 times.
4. In 200 years people won’t/ may not/ didn’t have to cook any longer - kitchen will have disappered.
5. You weren’t able to/ needn’t have/ shouldn’t have made dessert for the party - we had already ordered
three cakes.
6. Babies might/ can’t/ shouldn’t read comic books.
Exercise 9: Rewrite the following expressions using a modal verb instead
1. You were not capable of playing the piano.
_____________________________________________
2. You had better study for the exam tomorrow.
_____________________________________________
3. It is not necessary that you call me later.
_____________________________________________
4. No smoking in the library.
_____________________________________________
5. She has got the ability to look after herself.
_____________________________________________
6. Do you want to help me wash the car?
_____________________________________________
Exercise 10: Complete the sentences with can(’t), couldn(’t) or the correct form of (not) be able to
1. It was raining hard, so I ______________ go out.
2. I’d love to ______________ fly
3. I ______________ see because I’m not wearing my glasses.
4. The police ______________ catch him, so he escaped.
5. He ______________ play football since he broke his leg.
6. I saw the accident - I might ______________ help the police.
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