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1. Choose the correct sentence.
1. a. This book should have returned to the library.
b. This book should have been returned to the library.
2. a. He is said to be very talented.
b. He says to be very talented.
3. a. Ill have my hair to be cut next week.
b. Ill have my hair cut next week.
4. a. My mother got the cake baked herself.
b. My mother baked the cake herself.
5. a. By 2013, he will have been published his new book.
b. By 2013, he will have published his new book.
2. Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Her car (repair) this week, so shes walking more these days.
2. The animals in the zoo (must / feed) three times a day.
3. Our new community project (launch) by the mayor next Monday.
4. The batteries for my PlayStation (change) twice since last month.
5. I waited patiently while my dog (examine) by the vet.
6 The windows (clean) last week.
7. By the time we arrived, she (tell) about his condition.
8. She (should / give) a second chance to pass the exam. She will probably succeed.
3. Write a sentence with the words in brackets. Use the passive form of the verbs.
1. Nobody knows how it happened.
(it / believe / he / fall asleep / at the wheel)
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2. Dont worry.
(your dog / already find / by someone)
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3. The cake is burnt.
(it / should / take out of the oven / an hour ago)
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4. I promise I wont say a word.

(your secret / keep / forever)
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5. John saved the childrens lives in the fire.
(he / give / an award / at the moment)
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6. Im not surprised by her comments.
(her behaviour / say / be / outrageous)
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4. Rewrite each sentence using two passive structures.
1. The company sent the wrong book to Steve.
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2. The policemen were giving parking tickets to the drivers.
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3. Many people think that eating red meat is unhealthy.
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4. The shop should offer us a refund.
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5. Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the correct causative form.
take remove prepare tell
1. The party was amazing. We the food by a professional chef.
2. If you want to know more about your future, you should your fortune .
3. He doesnt want to his picture for the newspaper.
4. Some people their tattoos years later.
6. Complete the passage with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.
The Car Chip is a special device which 1. (collect) data about a drivers behaviour once it
2.
(install) in a car. The device activates an alarm when the car 3. (make) any
sudden stops. In addition, the data 4. (can /download) to a computer. Paige White, 17, was
surprised when she 5. (discover) her parents knew where she went and how fast she drove. She
was even more surprised when she learnt that her car 6. (equip) with a Car Chip. At first, she
was very angry because she felt her privacy 7. (not respect). To make matters worse, the Car
Chip
8.
(consider) to be a joke by her friends. But her parents felt they 9. (protect)
her. In the end, Paige admitted that it helped her drive more safely.

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1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of a suitable modal or semi-modal. There may be more than
one possible answer.
1. You drink coffee at night because youll have trouble falling asleep.
2. you please talk quietly? Im trying to concentrate.
3. He be too far away from us. I saw him a minute ago.
4. I get up early because there wasnt school today.
5. Last year, we afford to eat out more, but its too expensive this year.
6. Theres a new school rule. We bring our mobile phones to class.
7. I come to the concert tomorrow, but Im still not sure.
2. Choose TWO possible answers.
1. I cant find my car keys. I should have left / must have left / may have left them at home.
2. May I borrow / Should I borrow / Can I borrow your dictionary for a minute, please?
3. You shouldnt lie / mustnt lie / couldnt lie to people.
4. I would have visited / must have visited / could have visited you, but I wanted to call first.
5. You shouldnt worry / dont have to worry / cant worry. I promise Ill help you.
3. Complete the sentences with a modal or modal perfect, affirmative or negative. Use the modal and verb
in brackets.
1. Dont run so fast. You (might / fall) and hurt yourself.
2. We (need / catch) the early train. Weve arrived much too early.
3. Toby came home with an injured knee today. He (must / fall off) his bike again.
4. Jenny cant stop crying. You (should / tell) her the sad news.
5. I got to work very late today. I (should / take) the short cut.
6. Jane (could / find) her winter shoes, so she wore sandals in the park.
7. Ellen isnt answering her phone. She (may / go) on holiday.
8. Theres a light in the window. They (must / be) at home.
4. Complete the sentences with the affirmative or negative form of the verbs in brackets.
Use should or had better.
1. You broke my window. (pay)
You ........................................................................................................................................ .

2. Dad needs the car at 6 oclock. (be late)

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You ........................................................................................................................................ .

3. Theres a lot of traffic on the motorway. (leave early)

They ...................................................................................................................................... .
4. The food is delicious. (eat)
You ........................................................................................................................................ .

5. Jack is probably sleeping now. (call him)

We ......................................................................................................................................... .

5. Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. Its possible that they didnt remember. (might not)
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2. Its important we dont forget to lock the door. (mustnt)
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3. Perhaps they are at home. (might)
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4. It would be a good idea to invite Jason to our party. (should)
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5. Do I have permission to leave the room? (may)
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6. I thought of driving but I decided to walk. (could)
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6. Answer the questions. Make them true for you.
1. What do you have to do at home?
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2. How can you improve your marks?
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3. What might happen at the weekend?
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4. What mistake that you made could have been prevented?
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5. What should you try to do more often?
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1. Choose the correct answer.
1. To swim / Swimming is very good for you.
2. Janet didnt realise the baby had been crying / has been crying for over half an hour.
3. We have watched / have been watching this video clip on YouTube four times this week.
4. John is sure his son had forgotten / has forgotten to take the key with him.
5. Would you recommend to eat / eating in this restaurant?
6. Do you know what time it is? I had been waiting / have been waiting for you for over ten minutes.
2. Complete the sentences with the time expressions below.
by the time so far the day before since six o clock this morning
1. the performer arrived, the audience had been waiting for almost an hour.
2. The teacher has corrected only half the exams .
3. The builders have been working on the roof .
4. They rode on the bikes that they had bought .
3. Choose the correct answer.
1. Martin has been feeling ill for some time.
a. He is still ill.
b. He felt ill, but now he is better.
2. Kieran didnt remember to tell Jane about the meeting.
a. He forgot to tell her.
b. He doesnt have any memory of telling her.
3. Penny had been studying all morning when her boyfriend arrived.
a. Penny started studying when he arrived.
b. He arrived during the time that Penny was busy studying.
4. So far, the Kellog family has lived here for six months.
a. They still live here.
b. After six months, they stopped living here.
5. By the time we left the city, it had been raining for over two hours.
a. It started raining after we left the city.
b. The rain had started before we left the city.

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4. Complete the sentences in the Present Perfect Continuous or Past Perfect Continuous form.
1. Laura started to play the clarinet when she was ten years old. She still plays the clarinet.
Laura ..................................................................................................................................... .

2. Nancy worked as a waitress until she went to university.

How long ........................................................................................................................ ?
3. All my friends were swimming in the pool. I got there half an hour later.
By the time I got to the pool, .......................................................................................... .
4. My grandfather started growing fruit trees when I was born. He still grows them.
From the time I was born, .............................................................................................. .
5. Write sentences that logically follow the original sentences with the words in brackets.
1. Adrian didnt recognise his cousin.
(he / not see / her / for 40 years)
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2. Chris has just bought a new book.
(he / read it / for hours)
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3. My parents werent upset when the tickets were sold out.
(they / already see / the film / several times)
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4. Ben is going to enter the American Idol contest.
(he / always want / be a singer)
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5. Caroline was late.
(they / already close / the doors to the theatre)
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6. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Your brother is too young (ride) on your motorbike.
2. (sail) in rough seas can be very dangerous.
3. The car needs to be repaired. It (make) strange noises for weeks.
4. The thief admitted (take) the money.
5. Sorry! Jeff isnt here right now, but he (leave) you a message.