Exercise on Cond.future

7/27/2019 Exercise on Cond.future

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Convert the phrases below into reported speech."It's raining," she said.

1______________________________________________He said to her, "I love you."

2______________________________________________"I saw Mara in the supermarket yesterday," said Carlos.

3______________________________________________"We've lived here for three years," he said.

4______________________________________________"I'll bring a pasta salad," said Francesca.

5______________________________________________"Mark's going to install solar panels," said Miranda.

6______________________________________________"They found gold here," said the geology teacher.

7______________________________________________"Jenny can't speak French," said Pierre.

8______________________________________________"I first met my wife in Seville," he told us.

9______________________________________________"I want your homework handed in by tomorrow," he said.

10______________________________________________"My mother made these cakes," said Juan.

11______________________________________________"I'm feeling tired now," said David.

12______________________________________________

1. They said: "It will be hot tomorrow."

They said (that) .

2. Mother said: "I am busy."


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Mother said (that) .

3. She told the police: "I have heard strange noises during the night."

She told the police (that) .

4. Peter said: "I go to school by train."

Peter said (that) .

5. Sandy said: "My father likes sweets."

Sandy said (that) .

6. She told me: "I have been phoning with my friend for two hours."

She told me (that) .

7. Peter said: "I have known the telephone number of my friend Jim but I cant remember it

now."

Peter said (that) .

8. Jim told me: "I will spend my holidays in Paris next year."

Jim told me (that) .

9. Bob told me: "I went to a birthday party last night."

Bob told me (that) .

10. Tom said: "I am learning for the history test."

Tom said (that) .

11. They said: "We have just returned from London."

They said (that) .

12. Mary said: "I know the answer."

Mary said (that) .

13. He said: "I read this book last month."

He said (that) .

14. Mrs White told us: "I will stay at home next weekend."

Mrs White told us (that) .


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15. Peter and Sally said: "We live in New York."

Peter and Sally said (that) .

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES

1 If Mr Brown (sell) his car last year, he would have got more money for it.

2 If Susan takes her driving lessons regularly, she (pass) her driving test.

3 If Mr Jones (watch) the news every evening he would know more about politics.

4 If Charlie (not stop) eating these green apples hell soon feel sick.

5 If you had told me the truth I (help) you.

6 If old Mrs White heard a strange noise she (call) the police.

7 If I (have) good luck I would have won the first prize.

8 If I (be) you I would throw away all this old junk.

9 If I got the earlier bus I (can) come home at 5 oclock.

10 If mother (make) apple pie Ill give you a piece.

11 If Peter (not leave) earlier he would miss the bus.

12 If we missed the train we (take) a taxi.

13 If he (win) a lot of money he will fly to Paris.

14 If she is ill she (not come) to our party.

15 We (play) tennis if it stopped raining.

Reported speech

1. He said: "I'm looking forward to my holidays."

He said (that) .


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2. She said: "We had a day away at the beach."

She said (that) .

3. He said: "My mum took us to an alligator farm."

He said (that) .

4. She said: "There is a big pool with lots of alligators."

She said (that) .

5. She said: "I don't like alligator meat."

She said (that) .

6. He said: "We have never seen such a beautiful view."

He said (that) .

7. She said: "My dad works in town."

She said (that) .

8. They told us: "We spend our holidays on a farm every year."

They told us (that) .

9. She said: "We went for a picnic."

She said (that) .

10. He said: "My brother came home late."

He said (that) .

11. Bill said: "I'm looking for my key."

Bill said (that) .

12. She said: "They bought a farmhouse in the country."

She said (that) .

13. He said: "I have been to the top of the Empire State Building."

He said (that) .


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14. Betty said: "I forgot to give him my address."

Betty said (that) .

15. Bobby said: "I like science fiction books."

Bobby said (that) .

1. He told me: "We have been dancing all the time."

He told me (that) .

2. Mum asked me: "Have you seen my daughter?"

Mum asked me .

3. He asked me: "Who has cleaned the pool?"

He asked me .

4. Marilyn said: "I always eat cornflakes in the morning."

Marilyn said (that) .

5. He told her: "Give up smoking!"

He told her .

6. Father said: "Mum is tired now."

Father said (that) .

7. Phil asked me: "Were you at the party, too?"

Phil asked me .

8. He said: "I have been waiting for you for an hour."

He said (that) .

9. Ann asked Kate: "Did you really write this story?"

Ann asked Kate .

10. Tim asked: "Who has taken my ruler?"

Tim asked .

11. Bill said: "I take the car because I am late."

Bill said (that) .


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12. He told them: "Don't tell me such nonsense!"

He told them .

13. Debby told me: "I will meet him at the station next morning."

Debby told me (that) .

14. The mother asked him: "Why are your clothes so dirty?"

The mother asked him .

15. He asked her: "Have you sold your car?"

He asked her .

Conditional

1 If I hear a thief I (catch) him.

2 He would go to the cinema if he (have) more time.

3 I (phone) her if I knew her number.

4 If they were rich they (stay) at a hotel.

5 I would have been glad if he (visit) me in hospital.

6 I would pass the exam if I (learn) harder.

7 If she explains him the situation he (understand) it.

8 If we had gone to London we (see) the Tower.

9 I will have to invite Bob if I (invite) Linda.

10 If I did not visit him he (be) angry.

11 If he had offered me the job I (take) it.

12 If it (stop) raining we will play tennis.


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13 If I (have) some money I will buy a new car.

14 If he offers me a job I (take) it.

15 If he (drive) more carefully he would not cause an accident.

1 We wont stay indoors if the weather (be) fine.

2 I (tell) you if you asked me.

3 She would feel better if she (eat) less.

4 If she (explain) him the situation he would have understood it.

5 If we miss the train we (take) a taxi.

6 She (give) you an answer if you had asked her more politely.

7 If he won a lot of money he (fly) to Paris.

8 If you had asked me I (tell) you.

9 If I am at home I (watch) the movie.

10 If we (eat) too much we will get fat.

11 If I (be) you I would start learning now.

12 If Jack meets Tom he (tell) him the truth.

13 His sister would have been glad if you (phone) her.

14 The Millers (move) to the seaside if they had had children.

15 If Nelly rides her bike more carefully she (have) less accidents.


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16 If they take their medicine they (feel) better.

17 If Jack (come) to my party I would have danced with him.

18 If she (meet) him she will talk to him.

Future tense

Fill in the correct future tense - will future, going to or present progressive.

1) They (drive) to New York tomorrow morning.

2) I hope the weather (be) nice.

3) I offered him this job. I think he (take) it.

4) I promise I (not tell) your secret to anyone.

5) Take your umbrella with you. It (rain).

6) They (play) cards this evening.

7) I (go) to the cinema tomorrow.

8) They (fly) to Seattle next summer holidays.

9) I (invite) 50 people to the party and I hope everyone (come).

10) That exercise looks difficult. I (help) you.

11) he (go) to the football match?

12) Are you sure they (win) the match?

13) She probably (stay) till Thursday.

14) He (not leave) tomorrow.


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15) We think he (come) home late in the night.

Fill in GOING TO or WILL future.

1. When the weather is fine we a picnic in our garden. (probably have)

2. him for help? (you ask)

3. Susan the bathroom next weekend. (paint)

4. I think he her name. (find out)

5. I a walk in the garden this evening. (take)

6. Let's hope that the wind away the clouds. (blow)

7. Mary a good mark because she has studied hard. (get).

8. Are you sure, you in a tent in your holidays? (sleep)

9. Peter his new bike in the park. (ride)

10. I hope Jane me to her party. (invite).

11. I dad's car tomorrow afternoon. (wash)

12. Mum thinks dad home early tonight. (come)

13. It very cold in the mountains. Take a sweater with you. (probably be)

14. We our bikes in the park. Can you come with us? (ride)

15. It's my birthday next Friday. Mum a cake. (bake)

Fill in GOING TO or WILL future.


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1. I think Susan in love with Mike. (fall)

2. John to his new CD all evening. (listen)

3. It's late. I hope we the bus. (not miss)

4. I think the police the burglars. (arrest)

5. the new words this time, Peter? (you learn)

6. Jane and Sue a present for mum's birthday. (buy)

7. I hope you me with the dishes, Julie. (help)

8. Next summer we at a campsite near a lake. (probably stay)

9. We to Scotland this summer. (go)

10. I promise, I you tomorrow. (phone)

11. Maybe he any time next weekend. (not have)

12. She a baby next April. (have)

13. I hope the train delayed. (not be)

14. They the exam. (probably pass)

15. The sky is cloudy and grey. It . (rain)

Fill in the GOING TO future.

1. I him tomorrow. (meet)

2. They to Dublin. (drive)


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3. He to the football match. (go)

4. She her aunt. (visit)

5. We a test. (write)

6. They them tea. (offer)

7. My friends their holidays in Wales. (spend)

8. My uncle a birthday present for Harry. (buy)

9. I the rabbits. (feed)

10. My father his car. (wash)

11. Tom you with the homework. (help)

12. There a meeting at our school. (be)

13. Winter holidays in the first week of February. (be)

14. I it for you. (repair)

15. They Japanese. (learn)

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