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A. The Night Uncle Bob Was Arrested 6 page

M.: Well, at least Ruth Was. I think that Dan only agreed (take) the set because I was tired of _________(shop)-

L.: Maybe. But Ruth said the deal was too good ______(resist). The salesclerk suggested ______ (sign) a credit agree­ment, so they need________(pay) only $25 a month.

M.' I know that Ruth was eager_______ (take) her advice, but I'm afraid that Dan wasn't.

S.: Why?___________(buy) on credit is a good idea, isn't it? You can get more things by _______ (make) monthly pay­ments, can't you?

M.: Yes, but ______ (use) finance plans costs a lot more than_________(pay) cash.

L.: Right. Stores want customers_________(agree) on____ (finance) because it's easier for them _______ (make) more money that way. There's monthly finance charge________(pay).

S.: Oh. But you like________(use) credit cards, don't you? Isn't it more convenient and safer ______ (carry) cards than money?

L.: Yes, it is. But you ought ________ (pay) your bills as soon as possible. That way, the bank doesn't keep ____ (charge) interest.

M.: Exactly. It's dangerous _______ (put) too many pur­chases on a credit card if you can't afford______(pay) for every­thing right away. I don't like to see people_____(get) into debt

that way.

 

37. Put in the correct forms of the infinitive or -ing.

THIS WAY! THAT WAY! In a split second, when no one was paying attention, the two prisoners escaped from the back of the police van. They were handcuffed to åà÷ñï other. It was minutes before a policeman saw them (run) ... down the street. "We'll follow," two policemen said. "Have the driver (bring) ... the van to the end of the road.

Tell him (not let) .........them get away. If we're not careful, we'll

have the whole neighbourhood (complain) ...... that we've been

careless." The prisoners were still running side by side. The po­liceman saw them (race) ... up the hill and (disappear) ... round a corner. "We'll never catch them now!" one of them said. "I told you (not leave) ... them unattended." The prisoners were running, at top speed. Suddenly, they saw a lamp post in front of them "Go left! Go right!" they each shouted at the same time. They ran on either side of the lamp post. It just took time for the police (find) ... them lying on the pavement unhurt, dazed, and with silly grins on their faces.

 

38. Join these pairs of sentences, deciding when to use a bare infinitive or ing.

1. She crossed the road. I saw her. I saw............... 2. She was crossing the road. I caught sight of her. I noticed ...... 3. Something's burning. I can smell it. I can smell ............... 4. They sang a song. I listened to them. I listened......... 5. She was shouting at the children. I heard her. I heard ......... 6. The robbers were waiting near the bank. They were seen. The robbers were seen .........

 

39. Fill in the blanks.

1. Margaret challenged me (race)_____her across the pool. 2. David volunteered (bring) ___________ some food to the reception. 3. The students practised (pronounce) _______ the "th" sound in the phrase "these thirty-three dirty trees." 4. In the fairy tale, the wolf threatened (eat)_____________ a girl named Little Red Riding Hood. 5. Susie! How many times do I have to remind you (hang up) your coat when you get home from school?



6. The horses struggled (pull)__________ the wagon out of the mud. 7. Janice demanded (know)________________why she had been fired. 8. My skin can't tolerate (be)______in the sun all day long. I get sunburned easily. 9. I avoided (tell) _______________Mary the truth because I knew she would be angry. 10. Fred Washington claims (be) _________ a descendant of George Washington. 11. Alex broke the antique vase. I'm sure he didn't mean (do) '_______it. 12. I urged Al (return) _________ to school and (finish) ________his education.

13. Mrs Freeman can't help (worry) __________ about her children. 14. Children, I forbid you (play) ________ in the street. There's too much traffic. 15. My little cousin is a blabbermouth! He can't resist (tell) _________everyone my secrets! 16. I appreciate your (take)_________the time to help me. 17. I can't afford (buy)__________a new car. 18. Ted managed (change)__________my mind. 19. I think Sam deserved (have)__________another chance. 20. Julie finally admitted (be) responsible for the problem. 21. I don't recall ever (hear)________you mention his name before. 22. She keeps (promise) ________ (visit) _______ us, but she never does.

 

40. Fill in the blanks using gerund or infinitive.

1. Keep (talk)_____________I'm listening to you. 2. The children promised (play) ________ more quietly. They promised (make, not)_________so much noise. 3. Linda offered (look after) ________ my cat while I was out of town. 4. You shouldn't put off (pay)_______your bills. 5. Mark mentioned (go) ____________ to the market later today. I wonder if he's still planning (go)________. 6. Fred suggested (go) _______ (ski) ______ in the moun­tains this weekend. How does that sound to you? 7. The doctor ordered Mr. Gray (smoke, not) ___________. 8. Don't tell me his secret. I prefer (know, not)_________. 9. Could you please stop (whistle) ______? I'm trying (concentrate)____________on my work.

10. She finally decided (quit) _________ her present job and (look for) another one.

11. Did you remember (turn off)________the stove? 12. Jack was allowed (renew)__________his student visa 13. Pat told us (wait, not)___________for her. I

14. Mr Buck warned his daughter (play, not) _________ with matches. 15. Would you please remind me (call)____Alice tomorrow? 16. Liz encouraged me (throw away)______my old running shoes and (buy)_________a new pair without holes in the toes 17. I'm considering (drop out of)________school, (hitchike) __________to New York, and (try)_______ (find)______a job. 18. Don't forget (tell) ______ Jane (call) ______ me about (go)_______ (swim)_________tomorrow. 19. Sally reminded me (ask) _______ you (tell)________

Bob (remember) ________ (bring) ________ his soccer ball to the picnic.

 

41. Fill in the blanks.

Joe's and Diane's personalities are different in other ways, too. Diane is a very quiet person, but Joe is very talkative. He likes to_talk all the time. He especially enjoys_discussing politics

Diane (hate/discuss) ________politics. Also, when she is tired, she doesn't (want/talk) _____________ about anything; she (need/have)_________peace and quiet. Joe doesn't understand When Diane is quiet, he thinks she's unhappy. Sometimes when Joe talks a lot, it drives Diane crazy. Then she jokes and says, "Joe, you never (stop/talk)_________".

However, Joe and Diane are not completely different. They share some interests, and they (enjoy/do) __________ many things together. For example, both Joe and Diane are interested

(of, in, about) __________ cook___________On Saturdays they (like/spend) ________ all day (cook) ___________, but they both (hate/wash) dishes. They also (like/go) ________ to

old movies from the 1930s and 40s together and they (like/go) __________ to the theatre. They have some problems in their relationship, but in general they (enjoy/be)_________together.

 

42. Open the brackets.

There are many well —(mean) people who believe that it is impossible to stop the conflict between the deeply — (divide) religious groups in Northern Ireland. However, there have always been peace — (love) people who have tried to bring together Catholics and Protestants. These much — (need) peace groups were often organized by women. And if you look around, you will see some (encourage) signs in Northern Ireland.

One woman with (fascinate) ideas about how the conflict could be stopped is Sister Veronica O'Brien. She was a teacher in the Catholic Falls Road area of Belfast. After she had taught there for 15 years, she started a carefully — (plan) project in North Belfast, the city's most religiously — (mix) area.

First she told (interest) teachers about her project. Then she had to "sell" her ideas to pupils. There have already been some (promise) results: she has talked with (mix) groups of Catholic and Protestant pupils about the troubles. In this way she hopes they will learn to understand each other.

 

43. Rewrite these sentences using past participle.

1. The painting was lost for many years. It turned up at an auction. 2. Although the meat was cooked for several hours, it was still tough. 3. If the picture is seen from this angle, it looks rather good. 4. The vegetables which are sold in this shop are grown without chemicals.

5. When the poem is read aloud it is very effective.

 

44. Join each of the following pairs of sentences, using either a present participle e.g. knowing, a past par­ticiple e.g. known, or a perfect participle e.g. having known. Numbers 17, 28, 33, and 36 contain three sentences each. Combine these in the same way.

He got off his horse. He began searching for something on the ground.

Getting off his horse, he began searching ...

I had seen photographs of the place. I had no desire to go there.

Having seen photographs of the place, I had no desire ...

The speaker refused to continue. He was infuriated by the in­terruptions.

Infuriated by the interruptions, the speaker refused ...

These participle constructions are more common in written English.

1. I knew that he was poor. I offered to pay his fare. 2. We barricaded the windows. We assembled in the hall. 3. She became tired of my complaints about the programme. She turned it off. 4. He found no one at home. He left the house in a bad temper. 5. She hoped to find the will. She searched everywhere. 6. The criminal removed all traces of his crime. He left the building. 7. He realized that he had missed the last train. He began to walk. 8. He was exhausted by his work. He threw himself on his bed. 9. He had spent all his money. He decided to go home and ask his father for a job. 10. He escaped from prison. He looked for a place where he could get food. 11. She didn't want to hear the story again. She had heard it all before. 12. They found the money. They began quarrelling about how to divide it. 13. She entered the room suddenly. She found them smoking. 14. I turned on the light. I was astonished at what I saw. 15. We visited the museum. We decided to have lunch in the park.

16. He offered to show us the way home. He thought we were lost. 17. He found his revolver. He loaded it. He sat down facing the door. 18. She asked me to help her. She realized that she couldn't move it alone. 19. He fed the dog. He sat down to his own dinner. 20. He addressed the congregation. He said he was sorry to see how few of them had been able to come.

21. He thought he must have made a mistake somewhere. He went through his calculations again. 22. I have looked through the fashion magazines. I realize that my clothes are hopelessly out of date. 23. The tree had fallen across the road. It had been uprooted by the gale. 24. People were sleeping in the next room. They were wak­ened by the sound of breaking glass. 25. I knew that the murderer was still at large. I was ex­tremely reluctant to open the door. 26. He stole the silver. He looked for a place to hide it. 27. We were soaked to the skin. We eventually reached the station. 28. I sat in the front row. I used opera glasses. I saw every­thing beautifully. 29. One evening you will be sitting by the fire. You will re­member this day.

30. I didn't like to sit down. I knew that there were ants in the grass. 31. She believed that she could trust him absolutely. She gave him a blank cheque. 32. Slates were ripped off by the gale. They fell on people passing below. 33. The lion found his cage door open. He saw no sign of his keeper. He left the cage and walked slowly towards the zoo en­trance. 34. The government once tried to tax people according to the size of their houses. They put a tax on windows. 35. I had heard that the caves were dangerous. I didn't like to go any further without a light. 36. She wore extremely fashionable clothes. She was sur­rounded by photographers and pressmen. She swept up to the microphone.

 

45. A participle is considered to belong to the noun or pronoun that immediately precedes it (which usu­ally, but not necessarily, is the subject of the main verb).

Ê The boy, climbing the tree to get birds' eggs, had a bad fall.

F If there is no noun/pronoun in this position the participle is considered to belong to the subject of the following main verb:

Climbing the tree to get birds' eggs, the boy had a bad fall.

Sometimes this principle is disregarded and confusion results:

Climbing down the tree, one of the eggs broke.

This word order makes it appear that the egg was climbing, which is nonsense. A participle linked in this way to the wrong

noun/pronoun is said to be "misrelated". The sentence should be

rewritten:

Climbing down the tree he broke one of the eggs or

As he was climbing down the tree one of the eggs broke.

Other examples of this type of error are given below. Cor­rect the sentences. Sometimes only a change of order is required.

1. When leaving a car in this car park the brakes must be left off. 2. Wading across the river, the current swept me off my feet. 3. When filling a tank with petrol naked lights should be ex­tinguished. 4. Running into the room, a rug caught her foot and she fell. 5. Reading the letter a second time, the meaning becomes clearer. 6. When carrying a gun it should never be pointed at anyone. 7. When planting these flowers care must be taken not to damage the roots.

8. Riding in his first race, his horse fell at the last jump. 9. When paying by cheque, a bank card should be shown. 10. Knowing me to be the fool of the family, the news that I had won a scholarship astonished him. 11. Believing that his last hour had come, his hands began to tremble. 12. Passing under a ladder, a pot of paint fell on my head. 13. Reading in bed, my hands often get very cold. 14. Leaving the cinema, it seemed to him that the film had been exceptionally bad. 15. Barking furiously, I led the dog out of the room. 16. Having paid my taxes, the amount left in the bank is hardly worth mentioning. 17. Writing my name in the hotel register, a familiar voice attracted my attention. 18. Tied to a post, the sea was tossing the boat up and down. 19. Misunderstanding the question, the wrong answer was sent in. 20. Shining in the sky, we saw the first star. 21. When driving carelessly it is easy to have an accident. 22. Pinned to the door by a knife, the man saw a notice. 23. Written in large letters they read the words "No Entry". 24. While cleaning his gun it went off unexpectedly. 25. Wondering where to go, an advertisement caught my eye. 26. Rushing out of the house, a lorry knocked me over.

27. Sitting by the fire, it all came back to me. 28. Falling from such a height, we thought he would never survive. 29. When changing a fuse the electricity should first be switched off.

30. Towed behind the car, I saw a trailer with a boat on it. 31. While sitting at the foot of a cliff a stone fell on him. 32. Driving to work, the traffic jams infuriated him. 33. Sitting in the dentist's chair, an idea suddenly occurred to me. 34. Weakened by his last illness, I felt sure that another win­ter in this country would kill him. 35. Getting out of bed, a scorpion bit him.

 

46. Put the verbs in brackets into a correct form. When more than one form is possible it will be noted in the key.

1. When the painter felt the ladder (begin) (slip) he grabbed the gutter (save) himself from (fall).

2. The snow kept (fall) and the workmen grew tired of (try) (keep) the roads clear. 3. He offered (lend) me the money. I didn't like (take) it but I had no alternative. 4. What was in the letter?~

I don't know. I didn't like (open) it as it wasn't addressed to me. 5. Do you remember (read) about it? ~ No, at that time I was too young (read) newspapers. 6. Did you remember (book) seats for the theatre tomorrow? ~ Yes, I have the tickets here. Would you like (keep) them? I

am inclined (lose) theatre tickets. 7. Try (avoid) (be) late. He hates (be) kept (wait). 8. I didn't know how (get) to your house so I stopped (ask) the way. 9. I wish my refrigerator would stop (make) that horrible noise. You can't hear anyone (speak). 10. This book tells you how (win) at games without actually (cheat). 11. The gunman began (fire). He felt a bullet (graze) his

cheek. 12. He heard the clock (strike) six and knew that it was time for him (get) up.

13. I can hear the bell (ring) but nobody seems (be coming) (open) the door.

14. Did you advise him (go) to the police? ~ No, I didn't like (give) any advice on such a difficult matter. 15. He wanted (put) my chameleon on a tartan rug and (watch) it (change) colour.

16. It is easy (see) animals on the road in daylight but some­times at night it is very difficult (avoid) (hit) them. 17. The fire seems (be) out. ~ It can't be quite out. I can hear the wood (crackle). 18. I caught him (climb) over my wall. I asked him (explain) but he refused (say) anything, so in the end I had (let) him (go). 19. When at last I succeeded in (convince) him that I wanted (get) home quickly he put his foot on the accelerator and I felt the car (leap) forward.

20. I'm not used to (drive) on the left. ~ When you see everyone else (do) it you'll find it quite easy (do) yourself. 21. It is pleasant (sit) by the fire at night and (hear) the wind (howl) outside.

22. There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope and Ann was too terrified (do) this. 23. We heard the engines (roar) as the plane began (move) and we saw the people on the ground (wave) good-bye. 24. It's no good (write) to him; he never answers letters. The only thing (do) is (go) and (see) him. 25. Why did you go all round the field instead of (walk) across it? ~ I didn't like (cross) it because of the bull. I never see a bull without (think) that it wants (chase) me. 26. The people in the flat below seem (be having) a party You can hear the champagne corks (thud) against their ceiling. 27. I don't like (get) bills but when I do get them 1 like (pay) them promptly. 28. Ask him (come) in. Don't keep him (stand) at the door. '29. The boys next door used (like) (make) and (fly) model aeroplanes, but they seem to have stopped (do) that now. 30. I knew I wasn't the first (arrive), for I saw smoke (rise) from the chimney. 31. We watched the men (saw) the tree and as we were walking away heard it (fall) with a tremendous crash. 32. I hate (see) a child (cry). 33. We watched the children (jump) from a window and (fall) into a blanket held by the people below. .. 34. It is very unpleasant (wake) up and (hear) the rain (beat) on the windows 35. He saw the lorry (begin) (roll) forwards but he was too far away (do) anything (stop) it. 36. There are people who can't help (laugh) when they see someone (slip) on a banana skin.

 

47. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms. Note that sometimes a bare infinitive will be re­quired.

1. "I was lonely at first," the old man admitted, "but after a time I got used to (live) alone and even got (like) it." 2. Before trains were invented people used (travel) on horse­back or in stage coaches. It used (take) a stage coach three days (go) from London to Bath. 3. I meant (buy) an evening paper but I didn't see anyone (sell) them. 4. Tom: I want (catch) the 7. a.m. train tomorrow. Ann: But that means (get) up at 6.00; and you're not very good at (get) up early, are you? 5. He accepted the cut in salary without complaint be­cause he was afraid (complain). He was afraid of (lose) his job. 6. She remembers part of her childhood quite clearly. She remembers (go) to school for the first time and (be) frightened and (put) her finger in her mouth. And she remembers her teacher (tell) her (take) it out. 7. Did you remember (lock) the car? ~ No, I didn't. I'd better (go) back and (do) it now. 8. No, I didn't move the bomb. I was afraid (touch) it; I was afraid of (be) blown to pieces! 9. Next time we go (house hunt), remember (ask) the agent for clear directions. I wasted hours (look) for the last house.

10. Tom: Let's (go) for a swim. Ann: I'm not particularly keen on (swim). What about (go) for a drive instead? 11. The hunters expected (be paid) by the foot for the snakes they caught. This meant (take) the snakes out of the sack and (measure) them. They seemed (expect) me (do) it; but I wasn't particularly anxious (be) the first (die) of snakebite. 12. After (spend) two days (argue) where to go for their holi­days, they decided (not go) anywhere. 13. He is talking about (give) up his job and (go) (live) in the country. 14. I was just about (leave) the office when the phone rang. It was my wife; she wanted me (call) at the butcher's on my way home. 15. He said, "I'm terribly sorry to (keep) you (wait)." I said, "It doesn't matter at all," but he went on (apologize) for nearly five minutes! 16. The lecturer began by (tell) us where the island was, and went on (talk) about its history. 17. My father thinks I am not capable of (earn) my own liv­ing, but I mean (show) him that he is wrong. 18. Tom: I can't get my car (start) on cold mornings. Jack: Have you tried (fill) the radiator with hot water? That sometimes helps.

19. Did he manage (carry) the trunk upstairs? ~ No, he didn't. He isn't strong enough (move) it, let alone (carry) it upstairs. 20. Jack: Don't forget (take) a hacksaw with you. Ann: What's a hacksaw? And why should I (take) one with me? Jack: It's a tool for (cut) metal. You see, Tom is bound (get) into trouble for (take) photographs of the wrong things, and you'll be arrested with him. With a hacksaw you'll be able (saw) through the bars of your cell and (escape). 21. Peter: Wouldn't it be better (ask) Tom (leave) his camera at home? Jack: It would be no good (ask) Tom (do) that. It would be like (ask) a woman (travel) without a handbag. 22. I've got the loaf; now I'm looking for a bread knife (cut) it with. ~ I saw Paul (sharpen) a pencil with the bread knife a minute ago. 23. We stopped once (buy) petrol and then we stopped again (ask) someone the way. 24. When I caught them (cheat) me, I stopped (buy) petrol there and started (deal) with your garage instead. 25. Do yon feel like (dine) out or would you rather (have) dinner at home? ~ I'd like (go) out. I always enjoy (have) dinner in a restaurant. 26. Your hair needs (cut). You'd better (have) it done tomor­row — unless you'd like me (have) a go at it for you. 27. I tried (convince) him that I was perfectly capable of (manage) on my own, but he insisted on (help) me. 28. Jack: I don't mind (travel) by bus, but I hate (stand) in queues.

Tom: I don't care" for (queue) either; and you waste so much time (wait) for buses. I think it's better (go) by tube, or taxi. 29. He took to (follow) me about and (criticize) my work till I threatened (hit) him. 30. I have (stay) here; I'm on duty. But you needn't (wait); you're free (go) whenever you like. 31. In Animal Farm the old pig urged the animals (rebel) against man but he warned them (not adopt) man's habits. 32. There is no point in (arrive) half an hour early. We'd only have (wait). ~ I don't mind (wait). It's better (be) too early than too late. 33. I always try (come) in quietly but they always hear me (go) upstairs. It's impossible (climb) an old wooden staircase at night without (make) a noise. 34. If you agree (work) for me; I'll see about (get) you a work permit. 35. We'd better (start) early. We don't want (risk) (get) caught in a traffic jam. 36. He suggested (call) a meeting and (let) the workers (decide) the matter themselves.

 

48. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms. Remember that sometimes a bare infinitive is re­quired.

1. We suggested (sleep) in hotels but the children were anxious (camp) out. 2. Paul: Would you like (come) to a lecture on Wagner to­night? Ann: No, thanks. I like (listen) to music but I don't like (listen) to people (talk) about it. 3. If you want the milkman (leave) you milk in the morning remember (put) a milk bottle outside your door. 4. They let us park motorcycles here but they won't allow us (park) cars. 5. They don't allow (smoke) in the auditorium; they don't want (risk) (set) in on fire, but you can (smoke) in the foyer during the interval. 6. Mr Shaw is very busy (write) his memoirs. He is far too busy (receive) callers (he is so busy that he can't receive call­ers), so you'd better just (go) away. 7. What about (buy) double quantities of everything today? That will save (shop) again later in the week. 8. The inspector asked (see) my ticket and when I wasn't able (find) it he made me (buy) another. ~ He probably suspected you of (try) (travel) without one. 9. Would you like me (turn) down the radio a bit? ~ No, it's all right. I'm used to (work) with the radio on. 10. One of the gang suggested (take) the body out to sea, (drop) it overboard and (pretend) that it had been an accident. 11. I want the boy (grow) up hating violence but his father keeps (buy) him guns and swords. ~ It's almost impossible (prevent) boys (play) soldiers. 12. Would you children mind (keep) quiet for a moment? I'm trying (fill) in a form. ~ It's no use (ask) children (keep) quiet. They can't help (make) a noise. 13. I'm thinking of (go) to Oxford tomorrow on my motor­bike. Would you like (come)? ~ No, thanks. I want (go) Oxford, but I'd rather (go) by train I loathe (travel) by road. 14. Let's (go) (fish)today. There's a nice wind. What about (come) with us, Ann? ~ No, thanks. I'm very willing (cut) sandwiches for you but I've no intention of (waste) the afternoon (sit) in a boat (watch) you two (fish). 15. He resented (be) asked (wait). He expected the minister (see) him at once. 16. The police have put up a railing here (prevent) peo­ple (rush) out of the station and (dash) straight across the road.

17. All day long we saw the trees (toss) in the wind and heard the waves (crash) against the rocks. 18. I didn't mean (eat) anything but the cakes looked so good that I couldn't resist (try) one. 19. Do you feel like (walk) there or shall we (take) a bus? ~ I'd rather (go) by bus. Besides, it'll take ages (get) there on foot. 20. All right. When would you like (start)? In a few minutes? ~ Oh, let's wait till it stops (rain); otherwise we'll get soaked (walk) to the bus station. 21. The old miser spent all his time (count) his money and (think) up new hiding-places. He kept (move) it about because he was terrified of (be robbed). He used (get) up at night sometimes (make) sure it was still there. 22. Jack suggested (let) one flat and (keep) the other for my­self. But Tom advised me (sell) the whole house. 23. The child used (lean) on the gate (watch) the people (go) to work in the morning and (come) home in the evenings. And he used to hear them (shout) greetings to each other and (talk) loudly. 24. He soon got (know) most of them and even managed (learn) the greetings. Then they began (greet) him too on their way to work and sometimes would stop (talk) to him on their way home. 25. He succeeded in (untie) himself, (climb) out of the win­dow and (crawl) along a narrow ledge to the window of the next room.

26. Did you have any trouble (find) the house? ~ No, but I had a lot of difficulty (get) in Nobody seemed (know) where the key was. 27. Bill couldn't bear (see) anyone (sit) round idly. Whenever he found me (relax) or (read) he would (produce) a job which, he said, had (be) done at once. I wasted a morning (perform) his ridiculous tasks and spent the rest of the weekend (keep) out of his way. 28. After (spend) a week in the cottage, he decided that he didn't really enjoy (live) in the country and began (think) of an excuse for (sell) the cottage and (return) to London. 29. It's no use (argue) with him. You might as well (argue) with a stone wall. He is incapable of (see) anyone else's point of view. 30. I'm delighted (hear) that you can come on Saturday. We are all looking forward to (see) you. Remember (bring) your rub­ber boots.

31. He has been charged with (receive) and (sell) stolen goods. He has admitted (receive) but denies (sell) them. The fact is that he hasn't had time (sell) them yet. 32. He noticed the helicopter (hover) over the field. Then, to his astonishment, he saw a rope ladder (be) thrown out and three men (climb) down it. He watched them (run) across the field and out through a gate. Later he saw a car with four men in it (come) out of the lane (lead) to the field. 33. He admitted that it was possible that the car happened (be passing) and that the three men persuaded the driver (give) them a lift; but he thought it much more likely that they had arranged for the car (pick) them up and that the driver had been waiting in the lane for the helicopter (drop) them. 34. What about (have) a picnic in Piccadilly Circus? ~ What an extraordinary place (have) a picnic! Fancy (sit) there with the traffic (swirl) round you and the pigeons (take) bites out of your sandwiches! 35. Would you mind (write) your address on the back of the cheque and (show) us some proof of your identity? 36. Let's (swim) across. ~ I'm not really dressed for (swim). What's wrong with (go) round by the bridge?


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