Exercise 17 Choose the correct answers 1.

The reason for the tax cut was so that more money (may, might) be available. 2. You (d better, better) tone up your muscles if you want to try out for gymnastics this year. 3. Angela lives in Minnesota now; she (used to, did) live in Alabama. 4. Will they (make, do) you cut your hair if you join the Air Force? 5. I (may have, must have) fallen asleep last night; I dont remember anything after 10.00. 6. Who (may, is supposed to) teach the chemistry course this year? 7. I (d like, ll like) to have a dinner party for all my friends. 8. This dress (needs, would like) ironing; its much too wrinkled to wear. 9. You (might, ought to) take off your coat; its going to be warm in the conference room. 10. Charles (will, may) trade his car for a motorcycle; hes not sure yet. EXERCISES 19 Choose the correct form of the verb. 1. The President said, It is vital to our interests that we (are, be) represented at the peace talks. 2. If I (was, were) you, Id try it. 3. Zachary, his mother called, you (mustnt, mustnt) leave the screen door open ; flies will get in. 4. Gallagher wont sign the contract, (wont, will) he? 5. Mr. Colvin is a good speller, but Mr. Mallory (cant, isnt) 6. Susan (said me, said) not to tell anyone that she was getting a raise. 7. When are you going to start (dancing, danced) again? 8. Please (sit, set) the pitcher on the table. 9. We will be (glad, gladly) to see you. 10. The professor insisted that she (be, is) on time for every class. 11. If I had the money, I (would travel, will travel) to India. 12. We trimmed the hedges so that more sunlight (can, could) get through. Exercise 20 Write the verb in each of the following sentences in the indicated tense and voice. Example: The dog cried (cry) all morning. (past, active) 1. I______ (watch) this TV show for the past hour. (pres. perf. prog., active) 2. Polly______ (depend) on Kathleen to wake her up on time. (future, active) 3. Florence ______(meet) Julian before she met George. (past perf., active) 4. It ______(say) that chicken soup is good for a common cold. (pres. perf.,passive) 5. When we got there the store ______(close). (past, passive) 6. This program ______ (monitor) by the people in the control booth. (pres.prog., passive) 7. Janie ______ (open) her presents when Pete arrived. (past prog., active) 8. I ______ (make) the coffee by the time you all awaken. (future perf., active) 9. By this time next week, they______ (drive) through Canada. (future prog.,active) 10. According to Eleanors letter, the bus ______ (arrive) at 8:30. (pres.,active) Exercise 24 Write the appropriate form of the verb (simple, past participle, infinitive, or gerund) in each of the following sentences. Example: Be sure to have your shoes shined (shine) before your interview. 1. Patricia said she really enjoyed ______ (visit) Atlantic City this past summer. 2. I would rather______ (go) to the mountains than to the beach. 3. Phyllis hoped ______ (see) the Hearst Museum on her trip. 4. Dan must have______ (leave) already; I dont see his car. 5. You really ought ______(read) this book; youll love it. 6. I prefer______ (walk) in my garden in the morning when the air is cool. 7. Mary asked if we would like ______(ride) to work in her car today. 8. Do these towels need to be ______(wash). 9. I should have ______(study) harder when I was in school, Tony said. 10. Frances invited us ______(attend) the opening of the exhibit.