Softskill

EXERCISES

53.1

1.     A         : What shall w do ?

B         : We could go to the zoo

She suggested going to the zoo

2.    A         : Do you want to play tennis ?

B         : No, not really.

He didn’t fancy playing tennis

3.    A         :  You were driving too fast

B         : You’re right. Sorry!

She admitted driving too fast

4.    A         : Let’s go swimming.

B         : Good idea!

She suggested going for a swim

5.    A         : You broke the DVD player

B         : No, I didn’t !

He denied breaking the DVD player

6.    A         : Can you wait a few minutes ?

B         : Sure, no problem

They didn’t mind waiting a few minutes

53.2 Complete each sentence with one of the following verbs (in the correct form):

        

  Answer      Apply        Be           Forget      Listen        Live 
  Lose         Make        Pay          Read         Try          Use

1.     He tried to avoid answering my question

2.    Could you please stop making so much noise ?

3.    I enjoy listening to music

4.    I considered applying for the job, but in the end I decide against it

5.    Have you finished rading the newspaper yet ?

6.    We need to change our routinr. We can’t go n living like this

7.    I don’t mind you using my phone, but pleaase ask me first

8.    My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting things.

9.    I’ve put off paying this bill so many times. I really must do it today

10.  Waht a stupid thing to do ! Can you imagine anybody being so stupid ?

11.  I’ve given up trying to lose weight-it’s impossible

12.  If you gamble, you risk losing your money

53.3 Complate the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence.

1.     I can do what I want and you can’t stop me

You can’t stop me dong what I want

2.    It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.

It’s better to avoid travelling during the rushhour.

3.    Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?

Shall we potspone painting the kitchen until next weekend ?

4.    Could you turn the music down, please ?

Would you mind turning the music down, please ?

5.    Please don’t interrupt all the time

Would you mind not interupting all the time?

53.4      Use your own ideas to complate these sentences. Use-ing

1.     She’s a very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her

2.    I’m not feeling very well. I don’t fancy doing anything

3.    I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind sitting beside me

4.    It was a beautiful day, so I suggested going with me

5.    It was very funny. I couldn’t stop laughing

6.    My car isn’t very reliable. It keeps making me difficult

54.1     Complate the sentences for these situation

1.     A   : Shall we get married ?

B    : Yes, let’s

They decided to get married

2.    A   : Please help me

B    : OK

She agreed to help him

3.    A   : Can I carry your bag for you?

B    : No, thanks. I can manage

He offered to carry her bag

4.    A   : Let’s meet at 8 o’clock

B    : OK, fine

They arranged to meet at 8 o’clock

5.    A   : What’s your name ?

B    : I’m not going to tell you

She refused to tell her name

6.    A   : Please don’t tell anyone

B    : I won’t. I promise

She promised not to tell anyone

54.2      Complete each sentences with a suitable verb.

1.     Don’t forget to lock the door when you go out

2.    There was a lot of traffic, but we managed to handle to the airport in time

3.    We couldn’t afford to live in London. It’s too expensive

4.    We’ve got new computer softwere in our office. I haven’t learnt to use it yet

5.    Mark doesn’t know what happened. I decided not to tell anything

6.    We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dares to say anything

54.3     Put the verb into the correct form, to...or –ing.

1.     When I’m tired. I enjoy wathcing television. It’s relaxing.            (watch)

2.    I’ve decided looking fo another job. I need a change. (look)

3.    Let’s get a taxi. I don’t fancy to walk home. (walk)

4.    I’m not  in a hurry. I don’t mind waiting. (wait)

5.    Tina ran in a marathon last week, but she failed to finish. (finish)

6.    I wish that dog would stop barking. Its driving me crazy. (bark)

7.    Our neighbour threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise. (call)

8.    We were hungry, so I suggested having dinner early. (have)

9.    Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the train. (miss)

10.  They didn’t know I was listening to them. I pretended being asleep. (be)

54.4     Make a new sentences using the verb in brackets.

1.     You’ve lost weight                           (seem)            You seem to have lost weight

2.    Tom is worried about something       (appear) Tom appears to worry about something

3.    You know a lot of people                  (seem)            You seem to know a lot of people

4.    My English is getting better             (seem)   My english seem to be getting better

5.    That car has broken down                (appear)  That car appear to has broken down

6.    David forgets things                         (tend) Davidtend to forgets things

7.    They have solved the problem            (claim) They claim to have solved the problem

54.5     Complate each sentence using what/how/where/wheather + these verbs:

          

         Do    Get   Go    Put    Ride Use 

 

1.     Do you know how to get to John’s house?

2.    Woulld you know what to do if there was a fire in the building?

3.    You’ll never forget how to ride a bicyclye once you’ve learnt

4.    I’ve been invited to the party, but I haven’t decided wheather to go or not

5.    My room is very untidy. I’vee got so many things and I don’t know where to put them

6.    I have someclothes to wash. Can you show me how to use the washing machine ?