325. I'd rather…………….to the party with my parents because there was nothing interesting there. (not/invite)

(a)  

326. If only it…………….differently! I had hoped to be acquitted. (conclude)

(a)  

327. He wasn't responsible. He wasn't………………(blame)

(a)  

328. By the time Bernard daughter graduates, he………………….(retire)

(a)  

329. I didn't answer the phone immediately, because I…………………….to finish some work. (try)

(a)  

340. He…………………coffee on his shirt! It makes me furious. (always/spill)

(a)  

341. Police are reported………………….illegal drugs in a secret hiding place in the star's home (find)

(a)  

342. I'll return the book to Jim the next time I……………………(see) him.

(a)  

343. By the time I go to bed tonight. I ……………………….(write) more than ten pages of the novel.

(a)  

344. But for their support we………………….(not, overcome) the problem.

(a)  

345. The issue is going to……………………..(decide) by the voters.

(a)  

346. I………………………..(know) the truth, I'd have told you.

(a)  

347. She'd rather you…………………………..(not postpone) the plan.

(a)  

348. It……………………..(recommend) that all luggage…………………………(bear) a personal label.

(a)  

349. I saw Lan……………………(enter) the hall at that time, and she seemed ………………(be) nervous.

(a)  

350. This time next month the snow (1. melt)………………………and skiing will be over.

(a)  

351. Where are you off to with that ladder? I (2. have)……………………….a look at the roof; it's leaking and I think a tile has slipped.

(a)  

Nonsense! Here is last. Monday's paper in the wastepaper basket; somebody (3.be)………here quite recently.

(a)  

353. He set off alone a month ago and hasn't been heard of since. He (4. fall)…………………….into the river and been eaten by crocodiles.

(a)  

354. It's just struck midnight. It's high time we (5. leave)………………

(a)  

355. Can I take your best umbrella? I d’ rather you (take) the other one

(a)  

356. If I continue with my diet. I (7. lose)………………………….10 kilos by the end of the month.

(a)  

357. The last time I went sailing with friends, the boat………………(8. sink) in a gale. Luckily I (9. not invite)…………………………again since then.

(a)  

358. According to yesterday's newspapers, astronomers in Australia (10. discover)……………………………a planet in a galaxy close to our own.

(a)  

359. I (meet)……..John before I (be)……….a fortnight in Paris.

(a)  

360. The children were frightened because the lights suddenly (go)……out and they (sit)……..in the dark.

(a)  

361. What tune (play)…………when we (come)…………in?

(a)  

362. She was badly hurt when her car hit another car. If she (wear)……….her seat belt, she (not hurt)………….so badly.

(a)  

363. Coming into the room he (see)……..Mary where he (leave)………….her.

(a)  

1. Scientists (discover)………………..that, all over the world, millions of frogs and toads are dying.

(a)  

2. ‘You’re looking well.’ ‘I (play)……….….…a lot of squash to lose weight.’

(a)  

3. We (look) …………………at the painting for about ten minutes before we realized who the artist was.

(a)  

4. The plane (travel)…………………at twice the speed of sound when it passes overhead.

(a)  

5. Although people are now angry about what he did, I’m sure that his behaviour soon (forget)………………….

(a)  

6. Our computer was broken and we hoped the new one (arrive)…………………..soon

(a)  

7. During the winter I decided that I (grow)………………………tomatoes and carrots when the summer came.

(a)  

8. I (help)………………..with the performance, but I got flu the day before

(a)  

9. The results were completely wrong. As a scientist, she (plan)…………………the experiment more carefully.

(a)  

1. She (try)……………..to prevent the dog from running into the road.

(a)  

2. I enjoy (invite)………………………to parties.

(a)  

3. “When can I have my car back?” - “I think it’ll (finish)……………late this afternoon.”

(a)  

4. After (carry)……………those books up the stairs, Ann panted heavily.

(a)  

5. If you want to develop inner tranquility, you have to stop (bother)…………by every little thing that happens.

(a)  

6. Have you ever met the man (stand)………….over there?

(a)  

7. Neither industries nor the garbage disposal (account)…………for the pollution in this city.

(a)  

8. If I weren’t working for an accounting firm, I (work)………………in a bank.

(a)  

9. It was very kind of you to get me something for my birthday, but you (need/not/buy)…………………around and around.

(a)  

10. The medicine made me feel dizzy. I felt as though the room (spin)……….around and around.

(a)  

1. He……….(always enter) the room without knocking first, which is annoying

(a)  

2. No sooner………………………….(he arrive) than he had to leave again.

(a)  

3. I’ve got a terrible headache. If only I…………………..(not drink) that wine.

(a)  

4. He told her not to eat the meat, ………………(explain) that there was a risk of food poisoning

(a)  

5. I disapprove of people……………………………….(smoke) in public places.

(a)  

6. She stopped talking about her illnesses and went on………………..(tell) us about her other problems.

(a)  

7. You can’t blame Tom for ……(tempt) to eat that dessert. It looked delicious.

(a)  

8. Do you mind……………………(disturb) when you are working?

(a)  

9. If you don’t mind, I’d sooner you……(practice) your violin somewhere else.

(a)  

10. That was a lucky escape! We…………………………(kill)

(a)  

1. Everyone s future depends on the whole world (concern) (1)………….about the ozone layer.

(a)  

2. The uneaten breakfast was still on the table. She (must – call) (2)………..away in a hurry.

(a)  

3. He is decorating his house with a view to (sell) (3)………it

(a)  

4. She regretted (not learn) (4)……….how to ride a bicycle when she was young.

(a)  

5. (Make) (5)……….the same mistake twice is unforgivable.

(a)  

6. His (take) (6)……….ill was quite unexpected

(a)  

7. I feel as if my head (be) (7)…….on fire now, doctor

(a)  

8. Her car hit another car. If she (wear) (8)………her seat belt, she (not hurt) (9)………so badly

(a)  

9. She left the room without anyone (see) (10)………

(a)  

1. She was breathing fast and deep, as if she (1 – run)…………….

(a)  

2. (2-Lose)………..the last time, she does not want to ask them

(a)  

3. She can’t bear (e-criticize)………….about her work

(a)  

4. Not until later (4-they / discover)……………that the picture (5-steal)………….

(a)  

5. Before 2000, he (6-be)………..a teacher at the University, as his farther (7-be)…………..before him

(a)  

6. You (8-be) ………more careful. You (9-avoid)………….(10-have)………..this accident.

(a)  

1. All the best things (go)………if we don’t get to the sale soon.

(a)  

2. He’s planning (complete)…………all his coursework by next week

(a)  

3. It’s six o’clock: Imagine they (head for)……………the airport by now.

(a)  

4. – John really ought to lose some weight - - You’re right; he (breathe)………..very heavily during the walk yesterday.

(a)  

5. – Tina is still looking for a decent flat. - How long (she/look)…………?

(a)  

6. Did you know that Oscar Wilde (live)………..in Paris during his final years?

(a)  

7. I loved Christmas as a child. - So did I. Every Christmas all the family (decorate)………….the tree together.

(a)  

8. Sue (recover)………..from a severe bound of flu at the time.

(a)  

9. – Why didn’t Madeline show up at the party last night? - When I called her at 11.00 she still (study)…………

(a)  

10. Her clothes were soaked because she (walk)………in the rain

(a)  

1. There was no sign indicating that the cottage (break)………..into.

(a)  

2. Without their valuable assistance we (never, gather)………..enough money for our son’s operation.

(a)  

3. You say George and Stacy. I remember, it (be)……………love at first sight.

(a)  

4. It’s been expected that the government (receive)………..a definite answer to their request for financial support from the European Union.

(a)  

5. Things (begin)……….to improve now that we have received the aid.

(a)  

6. We don’t have any exact data, but on average, we (serve)………..a hundred customers a day.

(a)  

7. I (not say)……….these two statues (make)………by the same sculptor. In fact, there is little resemblance between them.

(a)  

8. It has been decided that the two boys (expel)………….from school for playing nasty tricks on the teachers and the other pupils

(a)  

9. I wouldn’t assume that he (help)………you in case of trouble. He isn’t so reliable a person as you may think him to be.

(a)  

1. Where do you think Mai is today? I don’t know. She (sleep)……..late.

(a)  

2. Her (get)……………sick was not expected

(a)  

3. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do)………..it.

(a)  

4. The boy’s eyes were red because he (cry)……….

(a)  

5. Is it obligatory that the voyage (cancel)………..?

(a)  

6. On the first of next month, he (be)……….in prison for five years.

(a)  

7. Tom was pleased (admit)…………..to the college.

(a)  

8. It is important that he (try)……………to get some sleep.

(a)  

9. He (go)…………to the last meeting, but he didn’t

(a)  

10. If there aren’t any tickets left when we reach the front of the queue, we (wait)……….all the time for nothing.

(a)  

1. You see, I (do) ………………. this kind of thing for the last 30 years

(a)  

2. Go on to the next test as soon as you (finish) ………………. this one.

(a)  

3. If you (go) ……………….away you (write) ………………. to me, won’t you?

(a)  

4. There are mice in your kitchen. If you (have) …………. a cat, the mice (disappear) ………………..

(a)  

5. She was badly hurt when her car hit another car. If she (wear) ………………. her seat belt, she (not hurt) so badly.

(a)  

6. Did the doctor recommend that you (stop) ……………….smoking?

(a)  

7. Is it important that we (be) ………………. on time for the meeting tonight?

(a)  

8. I feel as if my head (be) ………………. on fire now, doctor.

(a)  

9. He talked as though he (know) ………………. where she was.

(a)  

10. When he (start) ………………. talking, I (realize) ………………. that we (meet) ………………. before.

(a)  

11. When Michelle lived in Italy, she always (have) ……………….dinner at 9 p.m.

(a)  

12. Can you be at the station to meet us? We (travel) ………………. on the 10a .m train, which (arrive) ……………….in Hanoi at 15.30

(a)  

13. I hate (wait) ……………….for buses. You (wait) ………………. for ages and then three (come) ………………. at the same time.

(a)  

14. John was exhausted because he (work) ………………. in the garden all day.

(a)  

15. I (not be) ……………….at work tomorrow. I’m taking the day off.

(a)  

16. On their next anniversary Doris and Fred (be) ………………. married for 40 years.

(a)  

17. Did you remember (send) ………………. your Aunt Mary a card when you (be) ………………. on holiday?

(a)  

18. Just think! This time tomorrow we (lie) ………………. on a beach in the Caribbean.

(a)  

19. Sorry. I didn’t mean (stand) ………………. on your foot.

(a)  

20. I feel a bit dizzy. I think I (faint) ……………….

(a)  

101. It was extraordinary ! In fact ; if I ( not / see ) it with my own eyes ;I ( never / believe ) it .

(a)  

102. I’d rather you (not / smoke ) if you ( not mind ) . Cigarette smoke ( always / make ) me feel ill .

(a)  

103. The aeroplane in which the football team ( travel ) crashed soon after taking off.

(a)  

104. It is essential that he ( arrive ) before seven .

(a)  

105. We regret ( inform ) you that your application ( turn ) down .

(a)  

106. She spoke about her daughter ; then she went on ( talk ) about her son .

(a)  

107. In a few minutes’ time ; when the clock ( strike ) six ; I ( wait ) here three -quarters of an hour .

(a)  

108. The weather (be) bad,they couldn’t but (cancel) the camping trip ( 275 )

(a)  

109. The huge damage ( now report ) (cause) by the recent violent earthquake .

(a)  

110. I approve of people (smoke) public places .

(a)  

111. If you don’t mind ; I’d sooner you (practice) your violin somewhere else .

(a)  

112. They were fortunate (rescue) from the fire before the building collapsed .

(a)  

113. She regretted (not learn) how to ride a bicycle when she was young .

(a)  

114. (Make) the same mistake twice is unforgivable .

(a)  

115. The US postal service policy for check approval includes a requirement that two pieces of identification (present) .

(a)  

116. The uneaten breakfast was still on the table . She ( must / call) away in a hurry .

(a)  

117. Helen (type) all day and still ( not finish ) the report . ( 292 )

(a)  

118. For some years now Samantha (believe) strongly in reincarnation and (try) to persuade her friends to come round to her way of thinking but they ( be ) still not convinced .

(a)  

119. By the end of next year ; sixty houses ( build ) on this site .

(a)  

120. Someone (try) to get in through the kitchen window during the night . If you (look) carefully you ( be ) able to see the marks .

(a)  

121. The impact of the postal strike began (feel) after only three days .

(a)  

122. The little boy had a lot of trouble (convince) everyone that he (see) a mermaid . ( 299 )

(a)  

123. I was terribly disappointed (discover) that he ( lie ) to me .

(a)  

124. I really didn’t expect (introduce) to the president .

(a)  

125. The sunlight (come) through the window (wake) me up early every morning .

(a)  

126. The girl got into a lot of trouble . She (not / tell) a lie .

(a)  

127. I appreciate (tell ) the news .

(a)  

128. The anthropologist (leave) the village when she ( collect ) enough data .

(a)  

129. There (be) nothing else to say; he (declare) the meeting close . ( 318)

(a)  

130. The man (enter) the small inn; his right arm (wound) supposedly by a bullet . He stared into me and then made his way for the table in the far corner .

(a)  

131. It’s a pity that you (not ask) ; for I (help) you .

(a)  

133. It’s a great pity you (not come) to Brighton with us last Saturday . As you have never seen the sea before ; it ( be) a new experience for you .

(a)  

134. Whatever happens ; I (meet) you here in a week’ time .

(a)  

134. Don’t worry . We ( finish ) the report by 11.

(a)  

135. He looked frightened as if he ( see ) a ghost .

(a)  

136. It has been suggested that the government ( assist ) the poor in improving their living condition .

(a)  

137. I would rather (not be) absent from class yesterday.

(a)  

138. He can’t but (accept) the judge’s decision as final .

(a)  

139. He pretended (forget) the man’s name .

(a)  

140. You must tell me the truth . I insist on (tell) the truth .

(a)  

141. Were I (know) the answer ; I (tell) you right away .

(a)  

142. You should have been more careful. You (avoid) having had an accident.(230)

(a)  

142.Not until later they (discover) that the picture (steal)

(a)  

143. I waited under the clock!- So did I, but I didn’t see you! We (wait) under different clocks.

(a)  

144. Where do you think Mai is today? I don’t know. She (sleep)……..late.

(a)  

145. Her (get)……………sick was not expected

(a)  

146. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do)………..it.

(a)  

147. The boy’s eyes were red because he (cry)……….

(a)  

148. Is it obligatory that the voyage (cancel)………..?

(a)  

149. On the first of next month, he (be)……….in prison for five years.

(a)  

150. Tom was pleased (admit)…………..to the college.

(a)  

151. It is important that he (try)……………to get some sleep.

(a)  

152. He (go)…………to the last meeting, but he didn’t

(a)  

153. If there aren’t any tickets left when we reach the front of the queue, we (wait)……….all the time for nothing.

(a)  

154.She was breathing fast and deep, as if she (run)…………….

(a)  

155. (Lose) the last time, she does not want to ask them

(a)  

156.She can’t bear (criticize)………….about her work

(a)  

157.Not until later they (discover)……………that the picture (steal)…………

(a)  

158.Before 2000, he (be)…….a teacher at the University, as his father (be)…….before him

(a)  

159.You (be) ………more careful. You (avoid)………….(have)………..this accident.

(a)  

160. She has made up her mind (have ) a garage (build) next to the house

(a)  

161.The statue (break) while it (move) to another room in the museum

(a)  

162. The high way patrol advised (take) the old route through the city

(a)  

163.The bell is ringing. I must stop (do) my homework (answer) the phone

(a)  

164. Why you all ( laugh)? Rogger (tell) you his funny stories?

(a)  

165. Don’t worry. We (finish) the report by 11.

(a)  

166. If you (tell) me about that earlier, I (not be) in trouble now

(a)  

167.At last we (reach) home. Everyone (wait) for us (begin) the New Year’s Eve party

(a)  

168.It’s no use (get) impatient. The plane ( not arrive) until the weather (clear) up

(a)  

169. It (take) a moment before Nick (realize) he (offer) a cigarette by the stranger.

(a)  

170. My mother regretted (not send) me to a better school

(a)  

171. I’d better (take) along raincoat (avoid) (be) wet.

(a)  

172.Too big and too heavy (pull) behind passengers cars, these mobile homes (move) by two trucks.

(a)  

173. The glasses look very clean. …………..you (wash)……. them ?

(a)  

174.What she ……………(do)…………….. if it rains ?

(a)  

175.Hoa prefer ………(listen) …………to music to watching T.V.

(a)  

176.They ……….( complete)……. This building by 2016

(a)  

177.Marry ……..( work)…………in the garden at this time tomorrow.

(a)  

178.Look! They (put) sugar in their grapefruit before they eat it.

(a)  

179.The race (start) as planned if the weather clears.

(a)  

180.Tom was tired because he (study) hard all day.

(a)  

181.George (fall) off the ladder while he was painting the ceiling.

(a)  

182. Before you (leave), don’t forget to shut the windows.

(a)  

183.If I (know) we would have (wait) so long, I (bring) along a book.

(a)  

184. It is raining now. It (rain) for 2 hours.

(a)  

185.I knew I (not be) the first (arrive), because I saw smoke (rise) from the chimney.

(a)  

186. Were it to rain heavily, we (stay) (a)   at home.

187.The astronaut’s clothes (make) from special materials.

(a)  

188.Mary is used to (stay) up late on Saturday morning.

(a)  

189.Would you believe twenty-three phone calls (make) by Tom today?

(a)  

190.I do not understand why Hue (always forget) (a)   her umbrella.

191.His mother, together with her friends, (just arrive) (a)   at the station.

192.There is no point in (complain) ______ about your son if you can do nothing (help) ______ him.

(a)  

193.It was my fault to keep you waiting so long. I (inform) (a)   you in advance.

194.The virus (know) (a)   as MERS has spread enough for the WHO to say the situation is now more serious and urgent.

195.Taylor Swift (name) (a)   among Forbes' 2015 list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World recently.

196.Not only Tom (visit) (a)   us but he also brought us many presents.

197.They suggest that the heater (repair) (a)   before winter comes.

198.I couldn't understand what the passage said, so I had my friend (translate) it for me.

(a)  

199.His greatest ambition is (choose) (take) part in the Olympic Games in Brazil this year.

(a)  

200.After (stop) by the police, the man admitted stealing the car.

(a)