Question

I. Read the following text and put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (10
x1p =10p)
Dear Hilda,
I have just heard that my mother isn’t very well, and I (1)………..(like) to go and see her.
The trouble is I can’t take my dog Tim with me. You (2)………. (think) you could possibly
look after him for a week? You had him for a week last year, you (3)………. (remember),
and you said he (4)………… (be) no trouble, and got on well with your dog. If you can have
him, I (5)……….. (bring ) him along any time that suits you. He (6)…………..(have) his
own bed and bowl, and I will bring enough tinned dog food to last him a week. But if it
(7)………… (not be) convenient, (8)………… (not hesitate) to say so. There are quite good
kennels near here, and they (9)………..(take) him if I asked. He (10)……………(be) there
once before and seemed to get on all right.

Answer 1

1. I would like

2. Think

3. Remember

4. Wasn't

5. I will bring

6. He has

7. If it isn't

8. Don't hesitate

9. Would take

10. Was