Make constructions using a proper form of a pronoun

1. Our teacher won’t like (we) coming late to class.

2. I don’t mind (you) talking to my friend, but I always remember (he) complying about (you) staying too long.

3. Please excuse (we) calling you by your first name..

4. It’s no use asking (he) to lend you any books.

5. I’m afraid, of (John) loosing the way.

6. They insisted on (I) going again next week.

7. Nobody minds (you) singing, but we can’t stand (you) singing out of tune.

8. Do you remember (me) asking for the book before?

9. Please forgive (I) asking such a personal question.

10. We shall miss (you) coming in to talk to (we) in the evening.

Ex. 28. Past Perfect Tense

1. My best friend Kevin was no longer there. He …(go) away.

2. The local cinema was no longer open. It …(close down).

3. Mr. Johnson was no longer alive. He…(die).

4. I didn’t recognize Mrs. Johnson. She… (change) a lot.

5. Bill no longer had his car. He…(sell) it.

6. (to read) The telegram twice, he understood the matter needed immediate attention.

7. When (to fill in a form) you must write your name and address clearly.

8. (to make great progress) by the end of the school year he was able to start reading books in the original.

9. “Don’t lose your things, little boy”, said a young man, (to pick up) the gloves (to drop) by the boy.

10. (to walk) about the town for some time, he went up to a man (to stand) at a street corner and asked to be directed to the main square.

Present Perfect Tense

Ex. 29.

1. We have improved the quality of most of our products and are looking forward to seeing you soon about the models you were interested in.

2. We’ve been doing our best to improve the quality of our goods recently and we hope to attract new buyers to our products.

3. We’ve been making some changes in the project but we haven’t finished the work yet, and it will take us some more time I’m afraid/

4. We’ve made some changes in the original project, so as to meet all your requirements.

5. Have you had any trouble with this equipment since you bought it?

6. I have been having a lot of trouble with my new car. There’s always something the matter with it.