Question

a. Fill in these mini-dialogues.

1. A:
B: Don’t cry! I know you are sad.
2. A:
B: I was really lonely and I missed my mum a lot.
3. A:
B: You really don’t need to aplogise. It didn’t bother me at all.
4. A:
B: It rained all the time, so I was bored because there was nothing to do.
5. A:
B: My brother drinks it all the time. He loves it.

b. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Write the correct sentences on your answer sheet.

1. I broke my leg when I felt down in the street.
2. What did you last night?
3. I know my best friend since 1990.
4. In 2000 I leaved university and started work.
5. Is there bread enough?

c. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
It’s years…………………………………….
2. We couldn’t sleep because of the noise from the discotheque.
The noise from the discotheque………………………
3. It would be a good idea to stay in bed today.
You’d ………………………………………… .
4. The roof will collapse if no one mends it.
Unless……………………………………..
5. My advice to you is to take your dog to the vet.
If I………………………………………………

Answer 1

A.
1. A: My guinea pig just died...
B: Don’t cry! I know you are sad.

2. A: I heard you crying the other day, what happened?
B: I was really lonely and I missed my mum a lot.

3. A: Sorry, I forgot to call you yesterday.
B: You really don’t need to apologize. It didn’t bother me at all.

4. A: How was your trip to London?
B: It rained all the time, so I was bored because there was nothing to do.

5. A: Do you like Coke?
B: My brother drinks it all the time. He loves it. 

B.
1. I broke my leg when I fell down in the street.
2. What did you do last night?
3. I`ve known my best friend since 1990.
4. In 2000 I left university and started work.
5. Is there enough bread?

C.
1. It's years since i enjoyed myself so much.
2. The noise from the discotheque kept us awake all night.
3. You`d rather stay in bed today.
4. Unless someone mends it, the roof will collapse.
5. If I might say, you should take your dog to the vet.