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That's a hard question, but Joe_____be able to answer it. I'm not sure.
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might
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Because it is too expensive, I only _____once every six months.
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have my hair cut
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[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Ken: Didn't you know? Ellen is working in Costa Rica. </strong><br> [1] Ellen! Ken told me you were in Costa Rica. <br> [2] Ellen! Ken said you were in Costa Rica.
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Only [1] is correct.
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
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What_____you reading these days?
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are
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The article is excellent. It must_____by an expert.
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have been written
have had written
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I didn't know you needed a CD player. I_____you mine.
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could have lent
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[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Hannah: I worked all night last night. </strong><br> [1] Hannah said that she had worked all night. <br> [2] Hannah said that she worked all night.
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Only [1] is correct.
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
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I'm not sure, but I_____meet with my son's teacher tomorrow. I'll find out.
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might have to
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If I_____a rock star, I'd be happy.
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would be
were
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The man sitting next me on the plane was very nervous. He_____before.
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hadn't flown
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It was very noisy next door. Our neighbors_____a party.
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had had
were having
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Professor Davis_____physics this semester.
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was teaching
is teaching
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I _____if I had finished my homework in time.
answer 2
can have gone
could have gone
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My bedroom gets very hot. I wish it_____air-conditioning.
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had
would have
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I don't think the exam _____difficult. I heard that nobody failed it last year.
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will be
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Bob_____marathons since he was in high school.
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has been running
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Next month we_____to travel to Italy. I already have the plane tickets.
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are going
are gone
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Jen_____sing, but she plays the piano very well.
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does not
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Let's go out now. It_____any more.
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is not raining
does not rain
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I_____it will be raining tomorrow.
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do thinking
think
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A: Hurry up! The movie starts in 10 minutes.
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B: It does?
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A: I love dancing!
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B: So do I!
B: So am I!
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Some of the books_____by the rain.
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had been damaging
had been damaged
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We_____to Osaka, but then we decided to take Shinkansen instead.
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were going to fly
would be flying
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"Could you take these magazines home with me?" "Sure._____put them in a bag for you."
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I'll
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We were good friends. We_____each other for years.
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have known
had known
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Let's go home. It_____late.
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gets
is getting
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If a friend _____one of your favorite things, what would you say?
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would break
broke
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I_____the race even if I had trained better for it.
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couldn't have won
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We_____all the cake. Alice will be mad if we do.
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had not eaten better
had better not eat
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My father_____coffee a lot when he was young.
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used to drink
drank
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Tim cannot come to the party. He_____all day.
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is working
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Jim_____sushi before. He likes ikura very much.
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has had
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"I'm sorry I'm late! How long have you been waiting?"_____I was on time."
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"Since 6:00.
"At 6:00.
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I'll return your tennis racket_____I finish playing on Saturday.
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when
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Her disease _____be caused by smoking.
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is known to
knows
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I_____a football game on TV when my mother called.
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was watched
was watching
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We_____in a big city, but we really like this village we live in now.
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used to live
were used to live
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This is Tom's desk,
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isn't it?
is it?
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Sorry I'm late. My car_____down on there way here.
answer 2
has been breaking
broke
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I need a new pair of glasses. Tomorrow I will
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have checked my eyes.
have my eyes checked.
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_____you come out of the airport, you will see a line of taxis.
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When
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You are not working tomorrow,
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are you?
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Every morning my grandmother_____early and work for an hour before her children woke up.
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had got up
would get up
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I demanded that Paul_____me the truth.
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tell
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I_____tennis a lot, but I don't play very often now.
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was playing
used to play
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I_____Mike for very long, but I like him a lot.
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haven't known
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I cut my finger while I_____dinner yesterday.
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was cooking
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Don't call me between 7 and 8 PM. We_____dinner.
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will be having
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Please describe exactly what
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you did.
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[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Ken: Didn't you know? Ellen is working in Costa Rica. </strong><br> [1] Ellen! Ken told me you were in Costa Rica. <br> [2] Ellen! Ken said you were in Costa Rica.
answer 1
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
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I used to_____ride a skateboard well when I was a child.
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be able to
can
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"It's really dark here."
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"Do I turn on the light?"
"Shall I turn on the light?"
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I_____to be a doctor when I was a child.
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wanted
was wanting
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Hurry up! The bus
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is leaving!
will leave.
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A: Please slow down! You drive too fast.
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B: No, I don't.
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Everything 50% off! Buy now! Sale _____Saturday!
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is ending
ends
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_____from Brian recently?
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Did you hear
Have you heard
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I_____it will be raining tomorrow.
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think
do thinking
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Wait a minute! I_____a great idea!!
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have
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My doctor's appointment_____at 11:45 on Thursday.
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will be
is
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Between 1892 and 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants_____at Ellis Islands, New York City.
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arrived
had arrived
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How often do you_____your cousins?
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saw
see
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I'm not sure, but I_____meet with my son's teacher tomorrow. I'll find out.
answer 2
should have to
might have to
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Bob_____marathons since he was in high school.
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has been running
was running
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Tom_____up at 7:00 during the week.
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getting
gets
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Brad missed school because he_____influenza.
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had
has
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I don't think the exam _____difficult. I heard that nobody failed it last year.
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will be
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You_____be looking forward to your vacation next week.
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must
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I'll return your tennis racket_____I finish playing on Saturday.
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if
when
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Do you know if_____a table for tonight?
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Joe has reserved
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The prime minister _____about the accident later today.
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will be speaking
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I wish I_____somewhere else.
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lived
live
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We_____on vacation this year. My parents are too busy.
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aren't going
will not go
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They_____a lot more games if they practiced every day.
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could win
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The President_____be recovering well.
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is said to
is saying to
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I wish I_____completely different.
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looked
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We_____in a big city, but we really like this village we live in now.
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used to live
were living
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Don't call me between 7 and 8 PM. We_____dinner.
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will be having
will have
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Mary often seems tired. She_____well.
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must not be sleeping
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Some of the books_____by the rain.
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had had damaged
had been damaged
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"Did you forget about Lucy's birthday today?"
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"Oh no! I am getting her a gift this afternoon."
"Oh no! I'll get her a gift this afternoon."
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A: "Do you mind if I use your dictionary?" <br> B:_____Go ahead."
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"I don't know.
"No. Not at all.
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When_____this photo taken?
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was
has
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_____her apartment because it is too small.
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does not like
is not like
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What time_____dinner today? At around 7:00?
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are you having
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Professor Davis_____physics this semester.
answer 1
is teaching
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It is important that nothing_____before the end of the year.
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be done
was done
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Molly is only 8 years old but she cleans her parrot's cage without_____by anyone.
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being helped
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I can go out after 3 PM. I_____my homework by then.
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will have finished
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My grandfather_____to college in England. He liked the country very much.
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went
has gone
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Sam will be upset_____he don't get a ticket to the concert.
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when
if
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Ryan respects you a lot. If you talked to him, he_____to you.
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would listen
is listening
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Tell me why
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you're crying.
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If she _____to take her cell phone, she would have called a taxi.
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has remembered
remembered
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"Do you remember when Rachel was in that music contest? "I'm not sure.
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Was it two years ago?"
Was it two years?"
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"I'm worried about Peter. He won't even think about going college."
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"What is he going to do?"
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I don't know Chinese, so I can't understand this report at all. I need to
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have it translated.
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I've been sick for a few days, but I_____to feel better.
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have been starting
am starting
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"How long has it been since Adam and Nina got married?"
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"Nearly for six months."
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A: "This is a really funny story I'm reading. Do you want to read it when I'm finished?" <br> B: "You_____that. You have homework to do."
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shouldn't be reading
should have read
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Ryan respects you a lot. If you talked to him, he_____to you.
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would listen
is listening
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John_____six copies of this book. He's going to give them to friends.
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is having
has
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When_____this photo taken?
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is
was
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Sorry I'm late. My car_____down on there way here.
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broke
had broke
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The trip was great, but we all missed you. I wish you_____with us.
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could have come
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Do you think I_____borrow your camera?
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would
could
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He would have watched a movie if he_____a job interview the next day.
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hadn't had
had had
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The city has changed so much that you_____recognize it.
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won't
are not going to
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My grandfather travelled a lot. He_____speak five languages.
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could
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This crossword puzzle_____easy.
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is supposed to be
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They_____a lot more games if they practiced every day.
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could be won
could win
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My father is now in Kyusyu. He_____at the Kyushu Grand Hotel.
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stays
is staying
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Kate was sitting in an armchair resting. She was tired because_____studying very hard.
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she's been
she'd been
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You_____call me back -- only if you have time.
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don't have to
shouldn't
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Kate_____her first baby when she was 25 years old.
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had
has
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The kitten's eyes are still closed because they_____just last night.
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have been born
were born
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You_____be looking forward to your vacation next week.
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must
has to
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_____it too cold for a picnic?
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Hasn't
Won't
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Where_____while you're in New York?
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did you stay
are you staying
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Lucy and Pat_____each other very well, but they're going on vacation together.
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don't know
have not known
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We_____in a big city, but we really like this village we live in now.
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used to live
were living
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Don't worry about the exam. I'm sure you
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will pass.
pass.
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How many_____work here?
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people work
people does
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The team is really playing badly this year. I wish they_____a game.
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win
had won
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I _____about the news for a long time.
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have known
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I don't know Chinese, so I can't understand this report at all. I need to
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have it translated.
have translated it.
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We_____very hard to prepare for the concert next week.
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are working
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What time_____home from school?
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do you get
have you got
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Ashley calls me every night and talks and talks. I wish she
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won't call
wouldn't call"
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The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody_____to bed.
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had gone
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[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong> Man: School starts in August, and Peter is not looking forward to it. </strong><br> He said that Peter_____forward to school.
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is looking
wasn't looking
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You_____let the kids go swimming alone. It's too dangerous.
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mustn't
wouldn't
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Every morning my grandmother_____early and work for an hour before her children woke up.
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would get up
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I'm sleepy. I_____to go to bed now.
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want
am being wanted
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"Do you remember when Rachel was in that music contest? "I'm not sure.
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Was it two years ago?"
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What are you doing. Joe_____those dishes.
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has already washed
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You won't be at the party tonight,
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shall you?
will you?
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Mary often seems tired. She_____well.
answer 2
must not be sleeping
has to be sleeping
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I thought it_____, but it didn't.
answer 2
was going to rain
would rain
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I demanded that Paul_____me the truth.
answer 1
tell
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Mary_____She works full-time and has three children.
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does
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This is not the first time my brother_____his keys in his car.
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has locked
has been locking
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I really enjoyed this book. You_____it, too.
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should read
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Where is Bob?_____this week?
answer 2
Is he travelling
Did he travel
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Jen_____sing, but she plays the piano very well.
answer 1
does not
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You are not working tomorrow,
answer 1
are you?
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It is important that nothing_____before the end of the year.
answer 2
does
be done
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_____her apartment because it is too small.
answer 2
does not like
is not like
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Please describe exactly what
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you did.
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I saw you in a caf? yesterday. You_____with a beautiful girl. Who is she?
answer 2
were talking
talked
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I love France. I _____there for three years.
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was living
lived
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Your dog is so big! He_____a lot every day.
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must eat
may eat
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These are nice T-shirts,
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do they?
aren't they?
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Wait a minute! I_____a great idea!!
answer 1
have
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Can you speak a little slower? I_____understand you well.
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cannot
couldn't
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The doctor_____this operation for years.
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has been doing
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"Have you found a new apartment yet?" "Not yet. But_____look at a couple tomorrow."
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we
we are going to
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It is vital that everyone_____where the fire exits are.
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knew
knows
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What_____you reading these days?
answer 1
are
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I've been sick for a few days, but I_____to feel better.
answer 2
am starting
start
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Rob called but he_____a message.
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was not leaving
didn't leave
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I didn't know you needed a CD player. I_____you mine.
answer 1
could have lent
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"Was Tim at the meeting when you got there?" "No, he_____home."
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went
had gone
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"I've lost my key again." "Not again! You_____your things.
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always losing
are always losing
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Tim cannot come to the party. He_____all day.
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will work
is working
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"I'm worried about Peter. He won't even think about going college."
answer 2
"What is he going to do?"
"What shall he be doing?"
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I felt very tired when I got home, so I_____straight to bed."
answer 2
was going
went
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While the movie_____one of the actors quit.
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was being made,
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The article is excellent. It must_____by an expert.
answer 1
have been written
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Our city parks_____very well. There isn't enough money.
answer 1
aren't taken care of
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What time_____home from school?
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do you get
are you getting
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"What are your plans for tomorrow?" _____to the movies in the afternoon."
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"We re going to go
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"Aren't you getting too hot sitting in the sun?"
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"Yes, I am. I think I'll sit in the shadow now."
"Yes, I am. I think I sit in the shadow now."
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My parents_____in New York. They were born there.
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are living
live
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I_____a football game on TV when my mother called.
answer 2
was watched
was watching
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_____this DVD for a few days?
answer 2
Can I borrow
Do you mind to borrow
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We_____to Osaka, but then we decided to take Shinkansen instead.
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were going to fly
flew
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You_____so hard. You should take some time off.
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shouldn't work
had better work
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I_____be happier if I liked my job more.
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could
would
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[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Ross: Could you help me move next weekend? </strong><br> [1] Ross asked me to help him move. <br> [2] Ross told me to help him move.
answer 2
Only [2] is correct.
Only [1] is correct.
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I_____the race even if I had trained better for it.
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couldn't have won
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[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Hannah: I worked all night last night. </strong><br> [1] Hannah said that she had worked all night. <br> [2] Hannah said that she worked all night.
answer 2
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
Only [1] is correct.
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The kitten's eyes are still closed because they_____just last night.
answer 2
were being born
were born
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We_____on vacation this year. My parents are too busy.
answer 1
aren't going
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_____if I call you back? I'm busy now.
answer 2
Do you mind
Will you mind
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_____it too cold for a picnic?
answer 1
Won't
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We're late. The meeting _____by the time we get to the office.
answer 1
will have started
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I _____about the news for a long time.
answer 2
am knowing
have known
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Teresa_____card games, but she loves crossword puzzles.
answer 2
is not playing
doesn't play
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If it_____rained, he would have taken his umbrella.
answer 1
had
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Jim_____sushi before. He likes ikura very much.
answer 2
is having
has had
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I_____right now. I already have a ticket.
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leave
am leaving
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You can change the channel. I_____this show right now.
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watch
am not watching
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Let's go out now. It_____any more.
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is not raining
does not rain
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[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Ken: Didn't you know? Ellen is working in Costa Rica. </strong><br> [1] Ellen! Ken told me you were in Costa Rica. <br> [2] Ellen! Ken said you were in Costa Rica.
answer 2
Only [2] is correct.
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
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I'm going to a concert tonight._____to go too?
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Would you like
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The eye doctor recommended_____new glasses.
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me to get
that I get
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_____you come out of the airport, you will see a line of taxis.
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When
Then
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Why are your shoes so dirty? Where
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have you been playing?
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I'd be happy if I_____go camping more often.
answer 2
could
should
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[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Ross: Could you help me move next weekend? </strong><br> [1] Ross asked me to help him move. <br> [2] Ross told me to help him move.
answer 1
Only [1] is correct.
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These days many diseases_____by new kinds of medicine.
answer 1
are cured
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Is Mr. Smith here or
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has he left?
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I felt very tired when I got home, so I_____straight to bed."
answer 2
was going
went
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"Aren't you getting too hot sitting in the sun?"
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"Yes, I am. I think I'll sit in the shadow now."
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I_____the race even if I had trained better for it.
answer 2
couldn't have won
could have won
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While Rob and I_____a conversation, Tony walked by.
answer 2
had had
were having
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Jeff_____tennis long time, but I'm sure he's still pretty good.
answer 2
hasn't been playing
is not playing
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I used to_____ride a skateboard well when I was a child.
answer 1
be able to
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_____if I call you back? I'm busy now.
answer 1
Do you mind
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If scientists invented a pill for a long life, everyone_____it.
answer 2
takes
would take
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A: I love tennis and I play it a lot, but I can't play it well.
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B: Neither can I.
B: I can neither.
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I_____right now. I already have a ticket.
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will leave
am leaving
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[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong>Woman: Did you know that Josh speaks some Japanese? I never knew that. </strong><br> She said that Josh_____Japanese.
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spoke
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Sorry I'm late. My car_____down on there way here.
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had broke
broke
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Almost everyone is coming to the picnic, but Amenda_____me yet.
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is not calling
hasn't called
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A: "When Sarah came in, I was reading her diary. She got really angry at me." <br> B: "I'm not surprised. You_____it."
answer 2
cannot be reading
shouldn't have read
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When Rudy_____captain for the team, nobody thought he could succeed.
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was made
being made
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They_____a lot more games if they practiced every day.
answer 1
could win
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"I've lost my key again." "Not again! You_____your things.
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always lose
are always losing
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The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody_____to bed.
answer 1
had gone
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[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Alicia: My brother just lost his job. </strong><br> [1] Alicia told that her brother had lost his job. <br> [2] Alicia told us that his brother had just lost his job.
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Both [1] and [2] are correct.
Only [2] is correct.
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I didn't know you needed a CD player. I_____you mine.
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could have lent
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Where is Bob?_____this week?
answer 2
Is he travelling
Did he travel
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_____this DVD for a few days?
answer 2
Can I borrow
Do you mind to borrow
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How often do you_____your cousins?
answer 2
see
seeing
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Let's go home. It_____late.
answer 2
is getting
has got
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I lost the key for my apartment. I need to _____as soon as possible.
answer 2
have changed it
have it changed
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If she _____to take her cell phone, she would have called a taxi.
answer 2
remembered
has remembered
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Can you speak a little slower? I_____understand you well.
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cannot
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You are not working tomorrow,
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are you?
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A: Where's Sarah? Has she gone shopping?
answer 1
B: Yes, she has.
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Sam will be upset_____he don't get a ticket to the concert.
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if
when
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I_____about Emily. I'm sure she's fine and she'll call soon.
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wouldn't worry
won't worry
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What would you do if you_____a burglar in your apartment?
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found
had found
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We_____stay in hotels when we travel. We prefer camping.
answer 2
don't
didn't
question::
Mary_____a vacation this year. She's too busy.
answer 2
has not taken
never takes
question::
My parents_____in New York. They were born there.
answer 2
live
are living
question::
I don't feel well but I don't have a fever. I_____a flu.
answer 1
must not have
question::
Can I call you back? We_____dinner right now.
answer 1
are eating
question::
I haven't _____sleep very well recently.
answer 2
possibly
been able to
question::
I can go out after 3 PM. I_____my homework by then.
answer 2
will have finished
will be finishing
question::
"How long have you been keeping a diary"
answer 2
"Since I was 12."
"For I was 12."
question::
_____frog?" "No, never!"
answer 2
"Did you ever eat
"Have you ever eaten
question::
My bedroom gets very hot. I wish it_____air-conditioning.
answer 2
had
would have
question::
[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong>Manager: Two new people are starting work at the gym next week." </strong><br> The manager said that two people_____work next week.
answer 2
are starting
were starting
question::
[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong> Woman: Sorry, I don't like country music. </strong><br> She said she_____country music.
answer 2
didn't like
not liking
question::
My father is now in Kyusyu. He_____at the Kyushu Grand Hotel.
answer 2
has stayed
is staying
question::
You look great in that dress. You_____that color more often.
answer 2
should have worn
should wear
question::
"Did everybody escape from the fire?" "Yes, they
answer 2
could escape."
managed to escape."
question::
Why_____so rude to the professor?
answer 2
is she being
is she
question::
"What are your plans for tomorrow?" _____to the movies in the afternoon."
answer 2
"We re going to go
"We will go
question::
Jim and Linda don't look like they_____a good time.
answer 1
are having
question::
Her disease _____be caused by smoking.
answer 2
is known to
knows
question::
Mary_____a vacation this year. She's too busy.
answer 1
has not taken
question::
This cake looks really nice. It must_____so good.
answer 2
being tasted
taste
question::
Thanks for all your help today. I_____so much without you.
answer 1
couldn't have done
question::
Ryan respects you a lot. If you talked to him, he_____to you.
answer 1
would listen
question::
The doctor_____this operation for years.
answer 1
has been doing
question::
(on a telephone) Hello, it's me. Can you talk for a minute, or_____dinner now?
answer 1
are you having
question::
The lights are off in the caf?. It_____closed.
answer 2
has to be
must be
question::
A: "When Sarah came in, I was reading her diary. She got really angry at me." <br> B: "I'm not surprised. You_____it."
answer 2
cannot be reading
shouldn't have read
question::
You_____call me back -- only if you have time.
answer 1
don't have to
question::
I_____golf at all last summer. I was too busy with my study.
answer 2
didn't play
wasn't playing
question::
Your dog is so big! He_____a lot every day.
answer 1
must eat
question::
My doctor's appointment_____at 11:45 on Thursday.
answer 2
is
will be
question::
We_____tennis for about an hour when it started to rain hard.
answer 2
had been playing
were playing
question::
Brad missed school because he_____influenza.
answer 1
had
question::
A: "You know that camera I bought for $200 last month? The same camera is on sale for $100!" <br> B: "I guess you_____for the sale."
answer 2
should have waited
shouldn't wait
question::
OK, I_____with you. Being honest is the best thing to do.
answer 2
agree
am agreed
question::
You_____tell anyone! It's a secret.
answer 2
mustn't
don't have to
question::
Tell me why
answer 2
you're crying.
are crying.
question::
How often do you_____your cousins?
answer 1
see
question::
Do you know if_____a table for tonight?
answer 2
Joe has reserved
has Joe reserved
question::
"Could you take these magazines home with me?" "Sure._____put them in a bag for you."
answer 2
I'm going to
I'll
question::
Teresa_____card games, but she loves crossword puzzles.
answer 1
doesn't play
question::
He_____with everything I say.
answer 1
agrees
question::
I_____be happier if I liked my job more.
answer 2
would
should
question::
A: Where's Sarah? Has she gone shopping?
answer 2
B: So has she.
B: Yes, she has.
question::
The trip was great, but we all missed you. I wish you_____with us.
answer 2
could be coming
could have come
question::
I lost the key for my apartment. I need to _____as soon as possible.
answer 1
have it changed
question::
The new sales director will_____next month.
answer 2
be announced
have been announced
question::
John_____six copies of this book. He's going to give them to friends.
answer 2
is having
has
question::
They_____a lot more games if they practiced every day.
answer 2
could have won
could win
question::
"How long_____French?" "For six months."
answer 2
have you studied
have you been studying
question::
It's 6:00. _____we hurry, we can catch the express bus.
answer 1
If
question::
My father is now in Kyusyu. He_____at the Kyushu Grand Hotel.
answer 1
is staying
question::
Where_____? Is it near hear?
answer 1
do you live
question::
He would have watched a movie if he_____a job interview the next day.
answer 2
hasn't had
hadn't had
question::
Can you hear the professor? What_____about?
answer 1
is he talking
question::
Jim_____sushi before. He likes ikura very much.
answer 2
has had
has been eating
question::
My bedroom gets very hot. I wish it_____air-conditioning.
answer 2
has
had
question::
_____if I call you back? I'm busy now.
answer 2
Can you mind
Do you mind
question::
You_____let the kids go swimming alone. It's too dangerous.
answer 1
mustn't
question::
I'm not sure, but I_____meet with my son's teacher tomorrow. I'll find out.
answer 1
might have to
question::
[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Hannah: I worked all night last night. </strong><br> [1] Hannah said that she had worked all night. <br> [2] Hannah said that she worked all night.
answer 1
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
question::
This is Tom's desk,
answer 2
isn't it?
is it?
question::
What would you do if you_____a burglar in your apartment?
answer 2
found
had found
question::
I _____if I had finished my homework in time.
answer 1
could have gone
question::
[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Alicia: My brother just lost his job. </strong><br> [1] Alicia told that her brother had lost his job. <br> [2] Alicia told us that his brother had just lost his job.
answer 2
Only [2] is correct.
Only [1] is correct.
question::
How many_____work here?
answer 2
people work
people does
question::
"Did everybody escape from the fire?" "Yes, they
answer 2
could have escaped."
managed to escape."
question::
[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong>Manager: Two new people are starting work at the gym next week." </strong><br> The manager said that two people_____work next week.
answer 2
are starting
were starting
question::
_____her apartment because it is too small.
answer 1
does not like
question::
Where_____? Is it near hear?
answer 1
do you live
question::
I've been sick for a few days, but I_____to feel better.
answer 2
am starting
start
question::
_____Kate this morning? I need to talk to her before lunch.
answer 1
Have you seen
question::
I_____to live far away from my sisters. I like seeing them every day.
answer 1
would hate
question::
We_____tennis for about an hour when it started to rain hard.
answer 1
had been playing
question::
I cut my finger while I_____dinner yesterday.
answer 1
was cooking
question::
You_____speak English perfectly to have a good time in the US.
answer 2
couldn't
don't have to
question::
[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Ross: Could you help me move next weekend? </strong><br> [1] Ross asked me to help him move. <br> [2] Ross told me to help him move.
answer 2
Only [2] is correct.
Only [1] is correct.
question::
The train finally came. I_____for more than 30 minutes.
answer 2
had been waiting
had waited
question::
Your dog is so big! He_____a lot every day.
answer 2
must eat
should eat
question::
"Could you take these magazines home with me?" "Sure._____put them in a bag for you."
answer 2
I
I'll
question::
A: I love dancing!
answer 2
B: So am I!
B: So do I!
question::
A: "We enjoyed our vacation last summer, but our hotel room was very noisy." <br> B: "Maybe you_____to change rooms."
answer 2
should have asked
should be asking
question::
The article is excellent. It must_____by an expert.
answer 1
have been written
question::
You_____so hard. You should take some time off.
answer 1
shouldn't work
question::
Why are your shoes so dirty? Where
answer 1
have you been playing?
question::
If scientists invented a pill for a long life, everyone_____it.
answer 1
would take
question::
"When did you decide to be a doctor?"_____when my father got sick."
answer 2
"About two years ago,
"Since two years,
question::
Next month we_____to travel to Italy. I already have the plane tickets.
answer 2
are gone
are going
question::
Her disease _____be caused by smoking.
answer 1
is known to
question::
While Rob and I_____a conversation, Tony walked by.
answer 1
were having
question::
My bedroom gets very hot. I wish it_____air-conditioning.
answer 2
has
had
question::
Every morning my grandmother_____early and work for an hour before her children woke up.
answer 2
will get up
would get up
question::
My father_____coffee a lot when he was young.
answer 1
used to drink
question::
He is still studying for the exam. He_____all day.
answer 1
has been studying
question::
How long_____drums? You are really good!
answer 1
have you been playing
question::
The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody_____to bed.
answer 2
had gone
went
question::
I love dogs, but my sister hates them. She_____by a dog when she was three.
answer 2
have been bitten
was bitten
question::
"How long has it been since Adam and Nina got married?"
answer 1
"Nearly for six months."
question::
The eye doctor recommended_____new glasses.
answer 2
me getting
that I get
question::
Between 1892 and 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants_____at Ellis Islands, New York City.
answer 2
had arrived
arrived
question::
_____it too cold for a picnic?
answer 2
Hasn't
Won't
question::
Tell me why
answer 1
you're crying.
question::
You_____let the kids go swimming alone. It's too dangerous.
answer 2
wouldn't
mustn't
question::
_____from Brian recently?
answer 2
Do you hear
Have you heard
question::
Everything 50% off! Buy now! Sale _____Saturday!
answer 2
ends
will end
question::
Mary_____a vacation this year. She's too busy.
answer 2
has not taken
never takes
question::
"Was Tim at the meeting when you got there?" "No, he_____home."
answer 1
had gone
question::
I_____TV when my mother called.
answer 1
was watching
question::
I_____about Emily. I'm sure she's fine and she'll call soon.
answer 2
won't worry
wouldn't worry
question::
We_____the museum on Monday, but it was closed.
answer 2
would have visited
will have visited
question::
The team is really playing badly this year. I wish they_____a game.
answer 2
had won
win
question::
Jack's new business_____fast enough.
answer 1
isn't growing
question::
I saw you in a caf? yesterday. You_____with a beautiful girl. Who is she?
answer 2
were talking
are talking
question::
The dinner looks delicious. I know I_____enjoy it a lot.
answer 2
can
am going to
question::
How often do you_____your cousins?
answer 1
see
question::
You_____pick me up. I can walk home if you are busy.
answer 2
mustn't
don't have to
question::
"Do you remember when Rachel was in that music contest? "I'm not sure.
answer 1
Was it two years ago?"
question::
Sorry I'm late. My car_____down on there way here.
answer 2
broke
has been breaking
question::
[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong>Manager: Two new people are starting work at the gym next week." </strong><br> The manager said that two people_____work next week.
answer 2
were starting
will be starting
question::
(on a telephone) Hello, it's me. Can you talk for a minute, or_____dinner now?
answer 2
are you having
do you have
question::
This is not the first time my brother_____his keys in his car.
answer 1
has locked
question::
What would you do if you_____a burglar in your apartment?
answer 1
found
question::
_____this DVD for a few days?
answer 2
Do you mind to borrow
Can I borrow
question::
How many_____work here?
answer 1
people work
question::
"What are your plans for tomorrow?" _____to the movies in the afternoon."
answer 2
"We re going to go
"We go
question::
_____if I call you back? I'm busy now.
answer 2
Will you mind
Do you mind
question::
I don't think the exam _____difficult. I heard that nobody failed it last year.
answer 2
won't be
will be
question::
You are not working tomorrow,
answer 2
will you?
are you?
question::
[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Alicia: My brother just lost his job. </strong><br> [1] Alicia told that her brother had lost his job. <br> [2] Alicia told us that his brother had just lost his job.
answer 2
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
Only [2] is correct.
question::
A: "We enjoyed our vacation last summer, but our hotel room was very noisy." <br> B: "Maybe you_____to change rooms."
answer 1
should have asked
question::
My mother_____to the festival, but it was cancelled due to bad weather.
answer 1
was going to go
question::
Can you hear the professor? What_____about?
answer 2
does he talk
is he talking
question::
The lights are off in the caf?. It_____closed.
answer 2
must be
will be
question::
"Excuse me,_____here?" "Sorry, this seat is taken."
answer 1
is anybody sitting
question::
I wish I_____somewhere else.
answer 1
lived
question::
John_____six copies of this book. He's going to give them to friends.
answer 2
is having
has
question::
I'm not sure, but I_____meet with my son's teacher tomorrow. I'll find out.
answer 1
might have to
question::
Every morning my grandmother_____early and work for an hour before her children woke up.
answer 2
would get up
had got up
question::
This crossword puzzle_____easy.
answer 2
supposes
is supposed to be
question::
Where_____? Is it near hear?
answer 1
do you live
question::
We_____in a big city, but we really like this village we live in now.
answer 2
were used to live
used to live
question::
A: Where's Sarah? Has she gone shopping?
answer 2
B: Yes, she has.
B: Yes, she is.
question::
I love dogs, but my sister hates them. She_____by a dog when she was three.
answer 1
was bitten
question::
Can I call you back? We_____dinner right now.
answer 1
are eating
question::
Peter_____his grandmother nearly every week.
answer 2
sees
has seen
question::
[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong>Woman: Did you know that Josh speaks some Japanese? I never knew that. </strong><br> She said that Josh_____Japanese.
answer 2
spoke
speaking
question::
Teresa_____card games, but she loves crossword puzzles.
answer 2
is not playing
doesn't play
question::
I_____right now. I already have a ticket.
answer 1
am leaving
question::
This garden_____wonderful. What are these flowers?
answer 2
smelling
smells
question::
A: "You know that camera I bought for $200 last month? The same camera is on sale for $100!" <br> B: "I guess you_____for the sale."
answer 2
shouldn't wait
should have waited
question::
You won't be at the party tonight,
answer 1
will you?
question::
I haven't _____sleep very well recently.
answer 1
been able to
question::
I_____my bicycle to yours. It'll be safe then.
answer 2
should lock
had better lock
question::
"Aren't you getting too hot sitting in the sun?"
answer 1
"Yes, I am. I think I'll sit in the shadow now."
question::
I'll return your tennis racket_____I finish playing on Saturday.
answer 2
when
if
question::
Let's go out now. It_____any more.
answer 2
is not raining
does not rain
question::
I can go out after 3 PM. I_____my homework by then.
answer 2
will be finishing
will have finished
question::
You_____let the kids go swimming alone. It's too dangerous.
answer 2
don't have to
mustn't
question::
He would have watched a movie if he_____a job interview the next day.
answer 2
hasn't had
hadn't had
question::
I_____be happier if I liked my job more.
answer 2
would
could
question::
I_____about Emily. I'm sure she's fine and she'll call soon.
answer 2
wouldn't worry
would have worried
question::
Brad missed school because he_____influenza.
answer 2
has
had
question::
That's a hard question, but Joe_____be able to answer it. I'm not sure.
answer 1
might
question::
Between 1892 and 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants_____at Ellis Islands, New York City.
answer 2
were arrived
arrived
question::
Mary_____a vacation this year. She's too busy.
answer 2
takes not
has not taken
question::
This garden_____wonderful. What are these flowers?
answer 2
smells
smelling
question::
Can I call you back? We_____dinner right now.
answer 2
are eating
eating
question::
Lucy's birthday was last week, and I forgot it! I wish I_____it.
answer 1
remembered
question::
[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Ross: Could you help me move next weekend? </strong><br> [1] Ross asked me to help him move. <br> [2] Ross told me to help him move.
answer 1
Only [1] is correct.
question::
I_____about Emily. I'm sure she's fine and she'll call soon.
answer 2
wouldn't worry
won't worry
question::
You_____speak English perfectly to have a good time in the US.
answer 2
don't have to
couldn't
question::
[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong> Man: School starts in August, and Peter is not looking forward to it. </strong><br> He said that Peter_____forward to school.
answer 2
has been looking
wasn't looking
question::
This cake looks really nice. It must_____so good.
answer 1
taste
question::
I'm sleepy. I_____to go to bed now.
answer 2
am being wanted
want
question::
A: "Amy has such beautiful brown hair. Is that her natural color?" <br> B: "No,_____every month at a salon near the castle."
answer 2
her hair has done it
she has it done
question::
Brad missed school because he_____influenza.
answer 2
had
having
question::
A: Please slow down! You drive too fast.
answer 2
B: Neither do I.
B: No, I don't.
question::
When_____this photo taken?
answer 1
was
question::
We were good friends. We_____each other for years.
answer 2
knew
had known
question::
"When did you decide to be a doctor?"_____when my father got sick."
answer 2
"About two years ago,
"For two years,
question::
My father is now in Kyusyu. He_____at the Kyushu Grand Hotel.
answer 2
stays
is staying
question::
Tom_____up at 7:00 during the week.
answer 2
is getting
gets
question::
Can you hear the professor? What_____about?
answer 2
does he talk
is he talking
question::
Don't worry - the bus_____here. It always does.
answer 2
may stop
is going to stop
question::
_____we're lucky, we'll be able to swim every day on our vacation.
answer 1
If
question::
I'll return your tennis racket_____I finish playing on Saturday.
answer 1
when
question::
You are out of breath!
answer 2
Are you running?
Have you been running?
question::
"I'm sorry I'm late! How long have you been waiting?"_____I was on time."
answer 2
"Since 6:00.
"6:00 ago.
question::
[Instruction: Complete the second sentence as reported speech.] <br><strong>Woman: Did you know that Josh speaks some Japanese? I never knew that. </strong><br> She said that Josh_____Japanese.
answer 2
speaking
spoke
question::
"It's really dark here."
answer 1
"Shall I turn on the light?"
question::
They_____a lot more games if they practiced every day.
answer 2
could win
could be won
question::
Bob_____marathons since he was in high school.
answer 2
has been running
was running
question::
You_____let the kids go swimming alone. It's too dangerous.
answer 1
mustn't
question::
I_____since 3 PM.
answer 1
have been playing the piano
question::
While the movie_____one of the actors quit.
answer 1
was being made,
question::
[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Ken: Didn't you know? Ellen is working in Costa Rica. </strong><br> [1] Ellen! Ken told me you were in Costa Rica. <br> [2] Ellen! Ken said you were in Costa Rica.
answer 2
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
Only [2] is correct.
question::
Mary_____She works full-time and has three children.
answer 2
doing
does
question::
"How long has it been since Adam and Nina got married?"
answer 2
"Nearly since 6 months."
"Nearly for six months."
question::
Can you tell me if_____a bus coming soon?
answer 1
there will be
question::
I hope Japan_____the next football match.
answer 2
can win
wins
question::
Is Mr. Smith here or
answer 1
has he left?
question::
[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Jack: I'm getting married! </strong><br> [1] Jack said he was getting married. <br> [2] Jack said that he was getting married.
answer 1
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
question::
"Have you found a new apartment yet?" "Not yet. But_____look at a couple tomorrow."
answer 1
we are going to
question::
It is vital that everyone_____where the fire exits are.
answer 1
knows
question::
"Did you forget about Lucy's birthday today?"
answer 2
"Oh no! I'll get her a gift this afternoon."
"Oh no! I am going to get her a gift this afternoon."
question::
"How long have you been keeping a diary"
answer 2
"Since I was 12."
"For I was 12."
question::
"Excuse me,_____here?" "Sorry, this seat is taken."
answer 2
does anybody sit
is anybody sitting
question::
[Instruction: Which sentence are correct as reported speech: 1, 2 or both 1 and 2?] <br><strong> Hannah: I worked all night last night. </strong><br> [1] Hannah said that she had worked all night. <br> [2] Hannah said that she worked all night.
answer 2
Only [1] is correct.
Both [1] and [2] are correct.
question::
I_____the race even if I had trained better for it.
answer 2
couldn't have won
could have won
question::
A: Where's Sarah? Has she gone shopping?
answer 1
B: Yes, she has.
question::
I saw you in a caf? yesterday. You_____with a beautiful girl. Who is she?
answer 2
are talking
were talking
question::
We_____to Osaka, but then we decided to take Shinkansen instead.
answer 2
were going to fly
flew
question::
"Could you please take this document to the manager's office? He needs it right now."
answer 2
"Sure, I take it for you."
"Sure. I'll take it for you."
question::
The dinner looks delicious. I know I_____enjoy it a lot.
answer 1
am going to
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