TEST 3

Marker of the Atom Tombs

0. get 19. so 23. way 27. which/ that

16. also 20. if/ whether 24. too 28. that
17. for 21. under/ in/ below 25. of 29. various/ many/ different
18. be 22. where 26. deal 30. those/ people
II
o. You need to have your house cleaned.
31 He took a taxi to avoid walking in the rain.
32 The hotel made the group pay for the breakages.
33 She can’t make up her mind what to wear to the party.
34 As well as being efficient Jane is also qualified.
35 Colin has no difficulty (in) meeting new people.
36 Special instruments are used to measure pollution.
37 Are you aware of the risks involved?
38 We would rather you sent it by mail.
39 I had my car stolen yesterday.
40 The earlier you leave, the earlier you arrive.

TEST 4
Success

0. how 19. of 23. on/ at 27. enough

16. When/ As 20. on 24. ones/ thoughts 28. to
17. which 21. take 25. something/ anything 29. be
18. among 22. as 26. in 30. between

II
o. You need to have your house cleaned.
31 You’re requested not to leave your luggage unattended.
32 She would rather not work nights.
33 He found the solution/ answer to the problem in ten minutes.
34 That jacket does not fit Jane any more.
35 Do you fancy trying that new restaurant?
36 Who does this coat belong to?
37 Tricia has had her car for two years.
38 Herbert failed to notice the danger sign.
39 Do come/ call round on Sunday.
40 Both Peter and Sally dislike driving.

TEST 5
Body Maintenance

0. were 19. to 23. got 27. like

16. as 20. on 24. so 28. plenty/ lots
17. enough 21. during/ throughout 25. more 29. keep
18. which 22. most/ many 26. rather 30. in

II
o. You need to have your house cleaned.
31 It’s (really) time we left/ were leaving – it’s past midnight.
32 How long is it since/ has it been since you had your hair cut.
33 I will not put up with his bad behaviour.
34 He phoned the hotel so as to confirm/ so that he could confirm his reservation.
35 It’s difficult to bring up children in today’s society.
36 Sharon isn’t old enough to travel on her own.
37 We’ve never attended a better performance than this.
38 He can’t have forgotten our appointment.
39 There are many things to take into consideration before I decide.
40 It isn’t likely that we will know the results before Friday.

TEST 6
“Fear of flying” Courses

0. because 19. forward 23. afraid 27. given

16. per/ a 20. though 24. to 28. in
17. other 21. been 25. These/ such 29. the/ any
18. few 22. you 26. in 30. why

II
o. You need to have your house cleaned.
31 The doctor advised her not to lift heavy objects.
32 If he hadn’t broken his leg, he would have played in the final.
33 He was asked to look into the matter of the missing files.
34 She wishes she had gone to college.
35 It takes 3 hours to fly from London to Athens.
36 I was at a loss to understand what he was trying to say.
37 Jill went to work in spite of feeling ill.
38 There has been a dramatic fall in the crime rate recently.
39 The carpet has had ink split on it.
40 There has been a great improvement in his work recently.

SM

4. Turn the following pairs of sentences into a sentence of unreal condition, like in the
example below:
1. If you were to ask me I couldn't tell you. 2. If you were travelling alone you would have got to
the city by now. 3. He would have been captain of the team if he had not been so unpopular. 4. He
would have been a handsome man if he had been a little taller. 5. I could have heard her if she had
replied. 6. She would have enjoyed the game if she hadn't discovered that her opponent disliked
losing. 7. If I were to make my suggestion he would (might) think I'm prying into his affairs. 8.
Somebody would have told him about this affair if he had been involved in it. 9. If he were to be
invited to the party he wouldn't know what to wear. 10. If it were not for the winter we wouldn't
enjoy the spring so much. 11. If (in case) anything should happen to him I shall stay in my office
the whole day. 12. Darling, wouldn't it be nice if you would (were to) show Harry the garden? 13. I
wonder what effect it will have on my sister's nerves if John should turn his back to her.

5. Finish off the following conditional sentences:

1. The cake wouldn't have got burnt if ... 2. You wouldn't have got into trouble if ... 3. Your dress
would look nicer if ... 4. She would have married him if ... 5. I would have come earlier if ... 6.
He would have got wet through if ... 7. She would fix the door knob herself if ... 8. He would
drive straight home if ... 9. I would take her to the party if ... 10. It would be better for all of us
if ... 11. If it hadn't been for the rain ... 12. If it were not for the coming wedding ... 13. If it hadn't
been for their neighbour ... 14. If it hadn't been for his advice ... 15. If it hadn't been for his
departure ... 16. If it were not for his family ... 17. If it were not for his scholarship ... 18. If it
hadn't been for the announcement on the radio ... 19. If it were not for my sprained ankle ... 20. If
it were not for the message that he received ... 21. If your mother were to ask you about me ... 22.
If I had known you were here ... 23. If he should turn down your offer ... 24. If you would not
interfere ... 25. If the play had not been so long ... 26. If we could afford it ... 27. If the car had
not broken down … 28. If I were you ... 29. If you should leave unexpectedly ... 30. If it hadn't
been raining ... 31. If the job were to be offered to me ... 32. If my son were not making progress
in his English ... .

6. Translate the following conditional sentences into English:

1. I wouldn't have thought it possible if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, 2. I wouldn't do it if I
were you. 3. In case you should have to leave unexpectedly, send me a note. 4. I would have
liked the play better if it were not so long. 5. If it had not been for his illness the family would
have moved to town. 6. If he had come in time it might not have happened. 7. If it had rained I
would have got wet through, I had a very light dress on. 8. “You must always watch out for the
traffic here,” said the nanny. “What would your mother say if you were to get run over?” 9.
Where would you go if it were not raining? 10. Stay with him, please, and if he should ask for
anything, let me know. 11. If I were to say a thing like that to your aunt she would think me a
lunatic. 12. I'll be at the flat all evening in case you should change your mind. 13. Possibly he
would feel and act differently in his reaction to his daughter's marriage if the circumstances were
different. 14. If you were not so busy we might (could) go somewhere for dinner. 15. If I had
stayed a moment longer I don't know what I might have said. 16. If we had no luggage we could
walk to the station.

7. Supply the necessary forms for the verbs given in brackets in the following clauses of
purpose:
1. She stirred on her sofa, shifting her weight so that she could look down at the playing cat. 2.
He gave Stella another glance, from the corner of his eye, so that she should not see he was
looking at her. 3. Then she went over to the captain and leaned over him so that she could speak
into his ear. 4. She put the coat back and placed some other clothes on it so that it could/would
look as though it had not been disturbed. 5. I like to know what new books are being published
so that I can ask for them at the public library. 6. You ought to hear it from his own lips so that
you can judge. 7. I went to the desk and asked for my key so that I might/could go straight up to
my room. 8. Uncle Nick's effects had to be moved out of his room so that it could be re-let. 9.
He waded out cautiously, so that he should not trip against a coral rock. 10. He carefully took
note of the furniture in the room so that he should not knock against a chair or a table in the
dark and shouldn’t make a noise. 11. Mrs. Tinker was arranging apples on the counter so that
the spots wouldn’t/shouldn’t show. 12. I had a book hidden in the barn, so that I could read
without fear of being caught. 13. I took her to a theatre, so that we could get back home late
enough.

8. Translate the following into English using the appropriate verb forms in clauses of
purpose:
1. I inform you of these things so that we can understand each other. 2. He told us to get into the
back of the car so that we could talk. 3. He pretended to speak to someone, so that the servant
should not think that he was alone in the room. 4. The girl kept her window open day and night
so that the cat could (might) come into her room whenever it felt inclined. 5. We went for a walk
so that I could see the woods before it got dark. 6. She lowered her voice so that her mother
should not hear us. 7. Grace took the necessary steps so that they could get married at once. 8.
He stood aside from the box-office in order that I might (could) speak to the clerk. 9. Telephone
when you're starting, so that I shall (can) know when to expect you. 10. She gave me the key so
that I could (might) open the door.

9. Re-word the following sentences turning the infinitive phrases into clauses of purpose:
1. The nurse stepped around so that the doctor could (might) see the man's wound. 2. I want to
go to London so that my wife can see the play. 3. I know he'll come home so that we can have
dinner together. 4. Shall I ring so that the maid’ll clear these things away? 5. He spoke loudly
and clearly so that all could hear. 6. I'm telling you this so that you can write home about. 7.
He kept the gate closed so that the cows should not get into the garden. 8. She left the room so
that little Em could sleep quietly. 9. She rang off so that her mother should not know whom
she had been talking to. 10. He left a book here so that I could look it over. 11. He was
plucking early roses so that she could carry back to town. 12. She told all sorts of lies so that
her children should not hate their father.

10. Supply the necessary forms for the verbs given in brackets in the following clauses of
comparison and predicative clauses introduced by ‘as if’ and ‘as though’:
1. Her lips were parted as if she were out of breath. 2. Hugh laughed awkwardly, as if he had
said something indecent. 3. Then he rolled his eyes in his head, as if he were doing an exercise.
4. He looked down at his feet as though he were unconscious of the company. 5. Bateman felt as
though someone had given him a violent blow. 6. She sounded as if she were talking to
someone distasteful. 7. He leaned back as if he hadn't a care. 8. “It sounds as though there were
three or four men down there,” said my father. 9. She spoke of this and that as though she were
making conversation with a stranger. 10. He looked as if he already had decided on some
action. 11. He went into the house by the back door and sneaked up the stairs as though he had
something to hide. 12. It looked as though he were filled with an overwhelming joy. 13. The sky
looked as though it had been grey for months. 14. Robert's voice sounded hoarse, as though he
had been shouting into the wind for hours. 15. Her stillness and her strange words made me feel
as if I still were dreaming. 16. Jones greeted me as though I were an old school-friend whom he
had not seen for years. 17. Her eyes were sparkling as though she were laughing at us. 18. She
was breathing fast and deep, as though she had been running. 19. Her face was red and swollen
as though she were choking. 20. He looked as though he hadn't moved since I left him the
previous night.

11. Translate the following into English using the appropriate verb forms in clauses of
comparison and predicative clauses introduced by ‘as if’ or ‘as though’:
l. He sat at his desk as though he were writing, but he neither wrote nor read. 2. He looked at me
as though he didn't understand. 3. The dog greeted Frank as if they had not met for a year. 4.
They did not talk, as though they were so happy to be together that conversation was
unnecessary. 5. He was flushed and looked as if he might (would) burst into tears.

6. She felt very tired, as if she had been for a long walk. 7. She kept on glancing round the room
as if she were looking for somebody. 8. They talked to each other in low voices, as if they were
in, church. 9. Maurice sat without stirring as if he hadn't heard Jack. 10. He buttoned up his coat,
as though he were cold. 11. Oh, yes, I feel as though I'd known you for years. 12. She used to
look as though she had been crying. 13. It looked as though the talks would (might) continue for
some more days.

12. Supply the necessary forms for the verbs given in brackets in the following appositive and
predicative clauses:
1. He had to satisfy the editor's requirements that a short story should not exceed one hundred
lines. 2. The arrangement was that they should take the Fishers to a play and to supper at the
Savoy afterwards. 3. I got the impression that his family were rather indifferent to him. 4. My
desire was that he should leave off his work and go on a holiday. 5. She accepted Dick's
suggestion that she should dismiss (dismiss) her taxi and ride back with him. 6. He conceived
the idea that by copying any printed matter he would improve his spelling. 7. His only request
was that he should be allowed (be allowed) to visit his son. 8. She was filled with a great desire
that her husband should see her new dress. 9. He handed me over to his secretary with the
instruction that I should be given a room for the night. 10. The difficulty was that he did not fit
in with the other people there. 11. I told him of the chief's request that he should see to the
matter himself. 12. The trouble was that he had moved out of the house. 13. They came to the
agreement that they should meet for talks twice a year. 14. The suggestion is that I should make
her stay with us a little longer. 15. The fact is that Mr. March caught him in a lie. 16. The idea
they arrived at was that they should get themselves introduced to the pretty girl. 17. Bill rejected
the proposal that he should buy (buy) an estate with the money.