WISH Rules & Explanations

  

                                                             WISH RULES

1. WISH + LONG INFINITIVE

ex. I wish to go - nu se foloseste foarte des acest tip de exprimare. De obicei folosim verbul want in loc de wish

2. WISH + PAST TENSE - O DORINTA PREZENTA [PRESENT WISH / FACT / ACTION]

Obs. Cand trebuie sa folosim verbul BE, indiferent de persoana, forma WERE este preferata chiar si in cazul persoanelor I si a III-a singular.

ex. I wish I were you - as vrea sa fiu in locul tau.

She wishes she were him - ea isi doreste sa fie in locul lui

They wish [that este eliptic, de obicei ] they had a big house - ei isi doresc sa aiba o casa mare

He wishes he went to the beach - isi doreste sa se duca la plaja.

3. WISH + PAST PERFECT - PAST REGRET

I wish I hadn`t made that blunder at the party last night - Imi doresc sa nu fi facut acea gafa seara trecuta, la petrecere / la petrecerea de seara trecuta

She wishes he had helped her two days ago - ea isi doreste ca el s-o fi ajutat cu 2 zile in urma [ dar n-a facut-o - past regret ]

4. WISH + WOULD + VERB

Se foloseste pentru:

a. FUTURE EVENTS [ evenimente in viitor];

b. ANNOYING / DISTURBING / IRRITATING SITUATIONS

I wish you would help me as soon as possible - future event.

He wishes she would be home tomorrow. - future event.

I wish you wouldn`t make so much noise at night - annoying situation [ situatie deranjanta / suparatoare ]

5. WISH + COULD + VERB - FUTURE EVENTS / ABILITY

I wish you could help me with my homework

Confused Verbs Exercise

 

             Frequently - Confused Verbs

Identify whether the verb or the compound verb is correctly used:

1. The leftover casserole has been setting in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

2. The cows were laying in the field even though it was raining.

3. Set that vase on the sideboard.

4. The beavers spent the afternoon lying new branches on the lodge.

5. John argues that setting in a rocking chair is a form of aerobic exercise.

6. The entire cub pack suddenly sitted down.

7. While they were lying the new linoleum, the boys listened to music.

8. The cat preferred to set on the dining room table.

9. After the clerk had laid the fabric on the table, Willa saw several small grease spots.

  10. While Charlene and Shasta were sitting the post in the concrete, they were harassed by clouds of black flies.

11. Mary laid down for a short nap before the exam.

12. We have set here four hours and still haven't caught a fish.

13. After lying the egg carton on the counter,Beverly began to search for the frying pan.

14. After she had sat the bags of groceries down, she was able to find her door keys.

15. Charlie and Kim lied in the sun all afternoon.

16. The youngest child usually sets in a special chair.

17. We spent the morning lying on the sofa watching cartoons instead of raking the leaves.

18. Bryson carefully sits the bamboo bridge on the counter.

19. The records were ruined because they had laid on top of the radiator all weekend.

20. Lie those boxes on the top shelf in the garage.

If Clause, Exercise 6

 Choose the correct answer:

If Darren hadn't wasted his Christmas bonus gambling in Las Vegas, he -------- to Mexico with us next month. 

a. would have gone          

b. went               

c. would go             

d. would had gone

If I ------- French in high school, I would have more job opportunities. 

a. would take              

b. had took            

c. had taken                      

d.  would be taking

If I had --- enough money, I would have gone with him.

a. ---            

b. had                     

c. had had                     

d. been

If I ----- my job I would not have enough money to live in Colombia, currently.

a. had quit                        

b. quit                     

c. quitted                    

d. had quitted

If I ----------- with Frank, I would not be so lonely at the moment.

a. went                           

b. had gone                   

c. would go                  

d. gone

If you ------ to Ireland, you`ll need a raincoat.

a. went                 

b. would go               

c. go                       

d. goes

The zookeeper would have punished her with a fine if she ----- the animals.

a. had feed                   

b. had feded                    

c. fed                     

d. had fed

If the storm had not frightened them, the kids -------------the whole night.

a. would sleep                 

b. would have slept                

c. would have sleep          

d. slept

If I’d studied harder at school I --------- to university.

a. would go               

b. would have gone       

c. had gone       

d. would had gone

We --------  if you hadn’t given me the wrong directions.

a. would have got lost
           

b. would lose    
        

c. wouldn`t have got lost      

d. had got lost

If Clause, Exercise 10

  

 Circle the correct answer:

1. In which type of conditional sentence do you form the main clause with the present perfect?

a) Type 1 b) Type 2 c) Type 3 d) none

2. Which if-clause shows that something might be possible (but you’re not sure), or, improbable ?

a) Type 1 b) Type 2 c) Type 3 d) none

3. In which type of if-clauses can you use ‘would’ in the if-clause?

a) Type 1 b) Type 2 c) Type 3 d) none

4. Which type of if-clause needs the past tense in the if-clause and the conditional (would + infinitive) in the main clause?

a) Type 1 b) Type 2 c) Type 3 d) none

5. Which type of if-clause does not have a conditional form in the main clause?

a) Type 1 b) Type 2 c) Type 3 d) none

Make 1st Conditional sentences, put the verbs in brackets in correct form.

If you _____ (not study), you _____ (fail) the test.

I _____(lend) you my umbrella if you ____ (need) it.

If I ________ (be late), I ________(call) you.

Write 2nd Conditional sentences; put the verbs in brackets in the correct form

If you ____ (leave) your job, you ___(travel) around the world.

If you ______(be) nicer to him, he _____(lend) you the money

It ______(be) nice if the rain _______(stop)!

Write 3rd Conditional sentences; put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

He crashed his car, because he fell asleep while driving.

If he_________(fall) asleep while driving, he _______(crash) his car.

I lost my job because I was late for work. I ______ (loose) my job if I ______ (be)late for work.

We couldn't go to the concert, because we didn't have enough money. If we _____(have)enough money, we _____(go)to the concert.

Gerund & Infinitive, Test 3

 

Read the sentences and underline the correct answer.

1. I dislike watching / to watch football.

2. I don’t understand to jog / jogging. It’s such a stupid way to take exercise.

3. I’m going to help John / fix / to fix / fixing / his bike.

4. Why did he refuse to speak / speaking to you?

5. I love to listen / listening to the sound of the sea.

6. You can’t resist to buy / buying new shoes, can you?

7. Please don’t start to cry / crying!

8. I will no longer continue to be / being responsible for your expenses.

9. Why doesn’t he like to watch / watching TV? 

10. Fortunately, I avoided / to crash / crashing into the car in front. 

11. She quite likes teaching but she prefers to work / working in a bank.

12. My boss promised / to give / giving me a day off next week.

13. Let’s begin / to tidy / tidying the house, shall we?

14. I need a new hobby. I think I’ll try / to swim / swimming.

15. I worked until after midnight. I drank coffee to try / to keep / keeping awake.

16. She disliked / to hear / hearing that dreadful voice

17. He understands to fly / flying, his father’s a pilot.

18. Can you help me / carry / to carry / carrying this suitcase?

19. I refuse to sign / signing that paper.

20. When I was young I loved to play / playing in this wood.

21. Why is it so hard for you to resist to upset / upsetting her?

22. He’s been happier since he started to play / playing the guitar.

23. Please continue to sing / singing! It’s beautiful!

24. I can’t remember if they like to get up / getting up early.

25. I must avoid to make / making that mistake again

26. We prefer to pay / paying more because you get better quality.

27. Do you promise to behave / behaving yourself at the party?

28. Suddenly he began to dance / dancing like a madman.

29. Why don’t you try to use / using these tables for your party?

30. It was so heavy! We tried to carry / carrying it but it weighed a ton.

31. Remembering / Remember my first kite brings back a lot of other memories.

32. I’d like  making / to make a kite for my son.

33. After running / to run for an hour to train for the race, I only wanted to take a nap.

34. I’d give / giving anything to have that kite now.

35. I remember how my father loved flying / to fly kites.

36. It is odd that some people are known for carrying / to carry the disease even though they have no obvious symptoms.

37. Building / To build a house, takes a long time and, of course, lots of money.

38. I want (going/to go) to the baseball game tomorrow, but I can’t..

Error Correction, Exercise 3

Correct the sentences below:

1. John has been working on the pilot project since two years.

2. When he entered the classroom the lecture already was beginning.

3. Mary has returned back her book in the library.

4. If Peter works hard he would get a good mark in the exam.

5. They turn up with the flying colours if they practised well.

6. If he told them about the route they would not have missed their way.

7. She would not have sent the mail if you did not instruct her.

8. If I had painted the picture well it would cost a great deal.

9. If the Manager had received your project on time he would not fire you.

10.The boy, together with his teachers and friends, are going to the beach.

11. A group of people are rushing into the hall.

12. The team is divided in different perspectives on the issue.

13. Neither the party leader nor the party workers was able to calm the distressed people.

14. Data is being collected by the media.

15. She is a real good singer.

16. All Computer Science students should learn computer operating, typing, and how to programme computers.

17. The Lawyer has been warning his clients  last Sunday.

18. Everybody on the board have to come to the discussion sessions.

19. How could they threaten you and she for this issue?

21. He is addicted at cricket, badminton and playing basket ball.

22. Neither his followers nor he were welcomed by the society.

23. Some of you will have to get their own ID cards for inspection.

24. If anyone peeps into the room, capture their photographs.

25. It must have been him who has sent this mail.

26. One should respect your motherland.

27. It happen only rarely in life.

28. Children is watering flowers in the garden.

29. They purchased a new air conditioner next month.

31. It begin to rain as soon as we stepped out of the house.

32. The mother was pray for her  child.

33. Among the two sisters, Hanna is a better dancer

34. The officer has given orders to his soldiers yesterday.

35. The girl sat down besides the lake.

36. The two brothers are quarrelling with one another 

37. He did all his work satisfactory.

38. They used to played cricket during their childhood.

39. Christa saw a lots of swans at the lake.

40. Is there some tea in the pot? 

Present Tense Simple vs. Present Tense Continuous, Test 3

    

    PRESENT SIMPLE AND CONTINUOUS

Which sentence is correct and why?

1. I am living in London

2. I live in London.

3. I am studying in London at the moment.

4. He is usually going to work at night.

5. The sun rises in the east.

6. The sun is rising in the east right now.

7. Paul is living in Cardiff these days.

8. The water is boiling now, so you can put in the pasta.

9. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

10. I am meeting John after classes today.

11. My plane is leaving at 10 tonight.

12. My roommate is always leaving the kitchen in a mess.

13. She is drinking coffee every morning.

14. Are they eating rice everyday?

15. Jenny is working in a restaurant this week.

16. He is feeling tired and bored.

17. I am believing in you now.

18. Watch out! The tree is falling down.

19. We are not going to school on Sundays.

20. She is reading a book.

21. Is she visiting her grandma very often?

22. He is wearing a raincoat because it`s raining outside.

23. The chef is tasting the soup.

24. The dog smells good.

25. The hound is smelling the traces.

26. Jean is not wanting to get wet when it rains.

27. He is often wearing a black hat.

28. Are they swimming in the pool at this moment?

29. The concert is starting at 8 p.m.

30. The students of the language school are going to Windsor tomorrow.

31. The school is offering sightseeing tours in and around London in the afternoons.

32. The first lesson is beginning at 8.

33. We are not flying to London tomorrow.

34. They usually come home by bus after work.

35. Look! Paula waters the flowers!

36. She is always listening to loud music at night!

37. How much money are you doing per week?

38. They can`t play tennis because it rains now.

39. It is seeming that he won`t come soon.

English Grammar Test 18

Choose the correct answer:

I ................ from France.
is         are            am             be   

         

Mike is ......................

my sister’s friend           
friend my sister        

friend from my sister       
my sister friend’s

My brother is .................. artist.

the          a        an                 -

.................. 20 desks in the classroom.

This is            There is        They are    There are

Paul ............... romantic films.

likes not    don’t like     doesn’t like    isn’t likes

Sorry, I can't talk. I .................... right now.

driving      'm driving        drives          drive

She .................... at school last week

didn't be      weren't           wasn't               isn't

................... a piece of cake? No, thank you.

Do you like       Would you like     
Want you         Are you like

The living room is ............... than the bedroom.

more big    more bigger    biggest      bigger

There aren't ................... buses late in the evening.

some      any          no           a

They ..................... in the park when it started to rain heavily.

walked                    were walking     
were walk               are walking

................. seen fireworks before?

Did you ever             Are you ever       
Have you ever           Do you ever

We've been friends ................ many years.

since           from           during             for

Jeff was ill last week and he .................. go out.

needn't         can't      mustn't     couldn't

We'll stay at home if it .................... this afternoon.

raining            rains            will rain          rain

He doesn't smoke now, but he........................ a lot when he was young.

has smoked                 smokes   
used to smoke            was smoked

Sequence of Tenses, Exercise 2

Choose the correct answer:

1. I waited for my friend until he /had come / comes / came.

2. He ran as quickly as he /had been able / can / could.

3. He ran away because he /were afraid / was afraid / had been afraid.

4. He was so tired that he / can / could barely stand.

5. After the rain was over, the sun shone / shined / had shone out again.

6. His health has improved since he / left / has left / had left the city.

7. Whenever we meet we / talk / talked / had talked / of old times.

8. Wherever he preaches, people/ gather / gathers / gathered/ to listen.

9. Galileo maintained that the earth/ moves / moved /round the sun.

10. Newton discovered that the force of gravitation / makes / made / apples fall.

11. He rested his horse because it /limped / was limping / had been limping / for some time.

12. He said that he /had passed / passed / was passing / the examination.

13. The building will be demolished when school year / ends / will end / has ended.

14. She likes to display the miniature spoons she /has collected / had collected / collected / since her marriage to an antique dealer.

15. Suddenly we noticed that the clock / had stopped / has stopped / stopped

16. I never thought I / will see / would see / saw / him again.

17. The woman led me to her hut and / tells / told / has told / me to remain there over the night.