MODALS.

1. I'm sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.

2. If I were you I would tell him the truth.

3. It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.

4. It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn't.

5. Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow.

6. I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.

7. I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.

8. Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.

9. It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today.

10. You cannot smoke in the underground; it's forbbiden.

11. It's quite possible that they went away last weekend.

12. I'm sure Ann didn't send that letter.

13. It was a mistake not to accept his offer. I wish I had.

14. It is essential that we talk before the meeting starts.

15. Perhaps they told John about the party, but I'm not sure.

16. It isn't necessary for us to book a table; I know one of the waiters.

17. It's forbbiden to drive without fastening your seatbelt.

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18. It's impossible that they knew about the trip; nobody told them.

19. If I were you I'd do some more exercises.

20. Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca.

21. I'm sure something is happening tonight. Look at those preparations!

22. It's compulsory for all students to attend lessons.

23. I'm sure Helen knows about the accident. She looks very unhappy.

24. You are not allowed to use the phone without permission.

25. I regret selling the house.

CONNECTORS.
1. Although she was an expert swimmer, she drowned. (IN SPITE OF)

2. The school was closed down due to low inscription. (BECAUSE OF)

3. Helen went to the market so that she could buy some vegetables. (IN
ORDER)

4. Despite having a terrible headache, he went to the office. (ALTHOUGH)

5. He loves going to the theatre while his wife prefers to stay at home.
(WHEREAS)

6. She opened the car window so that she could get some fresh air. (IN ORDER
TO)

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7. She's an excellent secretary. However, she has never been promoted. (IN
SPITE OF)

8. Since you are her elder brother, you must take care of her. (BECAUSE)

9. John won the race. Nevertheless, he didn't feel happy. (DESPITE)

10. Although the city has a 50 kph limit, people are often fined for exceeding the
speed limit. (SO)

11. I opened the window due to the heat. (BECAUSE)

12. We didn't go swimming because the water wasn't very clean. (SO)

13. Despite having some problems, she finally passed the test. (ALTHOUGH)

14. I enjoy going to the beach. My husband does not. (WHEREAS)

15. Although she wasn't hungry, she ate a few biscuits. (IN SPITE OF)

16. Although she was very intelligent, she pretended not to understand. (IN
SPITE OF)

17. I like Harry Potter's books. My brother does not. (IN CONTRAST TO)

18. She didn't telephone John because she didn't have his number. (SO)

19. Although she was very tired, she kept on working. (DESPITE)

20. She lost her purse, so she went to the police station. (BECAUSE)

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 GERUNDIOS O INFINITIVOS.
1. You think your computer does not work, but you just haven't switched on the
monitor yet.
Try____________________________________________________________.
2. She was reading a text, then she was interrupted and then she continued
with the text.
She went ______________________________________________________.
3. Yesterday I remembered that last weekend my dog dirtied your carpet.
I
remembered____________________________________________________.
4. I was talking to Tom. But when Jim came in, I could not talk to Tom anymore.
I stopped_______________________________________________________.
5. I am sorry now for something I told you.
I regret
_________________________________________________________.
6. Yesterday she learnt the first pages of her exam.
She began
______________________________________________________.
7. The joke was so funny, that he bursted out in laughter.
He started ______________________________________________________.
8. I wanted to write an email, but I didn't know what to write.
I tried__________________________________________________________.
9. When you come to the crossroads, stop there.
Remember_____________________________________________________.
10. I wish I would meet her some day.
I hope_________________________________________________________.
11. I just wanted to help.
I just tried_______________________________________________________.
12. I'll pick you up at school, I promise.
I promise_______________________________________________________.
13. Cooking is okay. I like it.
I like___________________________________________________________.
14. I wish I worked closer to home.
I'd like__________________________________________________________.

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15. She loves walks in the country.
She loves_______________________________________________________.

REPORTED SPEECH.
1."I can't believe what you're saying," Paul told me.

2. "What time did you arrive in London?" he asked.

3. "What were you doing last night at 9.30?" he asked.

4. "I'll show you when I finish," he said.

5. "The film had already started when Peter arrived," she said.

6. "I was having a shower when the phone rang," she said.

7.” We'll meet after the lesson," she said.

8. "Did you pass the exam?" I said to Joe.

9. "I'm doing my homework," the boy said.

10. "They saw the vase was broken when they opened the parcel," I said.

11. "You have to be prepared for the worst," the doctor said.

RELATIVES.
1. I didn't send them a postcard because I didn't know their new address.

2. I don't have a modem, so I can't e-mail you.

3. Jim missed the plane because he arrived late at the airport.

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4. I was happy to see my friend. He has been living in London for three years.

5. He broke a cup. It was made of Bohemian glass.

6. I refused to say anything about it. It was quite sensible.

7. I forgot to print the article. I wrote it last night.

8. Elizabeth George is an excellent writer. Her novels are best-sellers.

9. Mary forgot to post the letters. She's my secretary.

10. I remember those days. We were so happy then.

11. We went to the National Gallery in London. It was fascinating.