As or like? Charles Dickens is regarded _ one of the greatest writers of the nineteenth century.
as
Complete with the correct reporting verb: 'Go on, apply for the job' Patrick said to me. Patrick _____________________ for the job
encouraged me to apply
As or like? My best friend and I do everything together. She’s _ a sister to me.
like
Complete with the correct modal verb: I had to go to the theatre because I _________ buy the tickets online.
couldn't
Complete with the correct modal verb: When I saw the painting, I was surprised. I didn’t know my dad ______ paint.
could
Change into reported speech: 'Why didn't David tell me about the change in schedule?' he asked
He asked why David hadn't told him about the change in schedule
Complete with prepositions: ____ school, I sit ____ my desk _____ the back of the room.
At / at / at
Change into reported speech: 'Can you tell Terry that we are leaving at 8.00 tommorow morning?' he asked me
He asked me to tell Terry that we were leaving at 8.00 the following morning
Change into reported speech: 'Who will be coming to the party tonight?' John asked
John asked who would be coming to the party that night
Complete with prepositions: ____ the edge of my neighbourhood is a park. ______ that park is a tree. ____ that tree is a poster of a missing cat. It's so sad!
On / in / on
Complete with the correct modal verb: We came out to look at the stars, but we ______________ to see any because it’s cloudy.
haven't been able
Complete with prepositions: I live _____ the third floor of an apartment building ___ the outskirts of a big city.
on / on
Complete with the correct modal verb: When you finish the salsa course, you ________ to dance really well.
will be able
Complete with the correct reporting verb: 'I think it's a good idea to take an umbrella' Pam said to Steve. Pam _______________________ an umbrella
advised Steve to take
Complete with the correct reporting verb: 'It wasn't me that scratched the new CD' said Diane. Diane ________________ the new CD
denied scratching
Complete with prepositions: When you get _____ the bus, make sure you sit ____ the front so you don't miss your stop. I'll be waiting _____ the street for you.
On / at / on
As or like? Fiona has bought some new trainers. They’re ones _ yours, actually.
like
Complete with prepositions: I'm still ____ home so I'll meet you ____ the party
at / at
Complete the dialogue with the correct modal verbs: A: I’m sure we saw the actor Alan Rickman in the airport yesterday! B: You _ (see) Alan Rickman because he died in 2016.
can't have seen
Complete with the correct reporting verb: 'Why don't we go out for a meal tonight?' said Kevin. Kevin _____________ evening
suggested going out for a meal that
Change into reported speech: Sarah: 'Do you like ice cream?'
Sarah asked me whether/if I liked ice cream
Complete with the correct modal verb: Matt _________ pass his driving test, although he hadn’t had a lot of time to prepare for it.
managed to
As or like? My dad works _ a plumber.
as
Complete the dialogue with the correct modal verb: A: I can’t find my history book! B: Look in the living room. You _ (find) it there.
may/might/could find
As or like? What was that noise? It sounded _ an explosion!
like
Complete the dialogue with the correct modal verb: A: Eric came out of hospital yesterday. B: That’s wonderful news! The doctors _ (decide) that he is better now.
must have decided
Complete the dialogue with the correct modal verb: A: I love this coat! I’ll try on the small one. B: Take the medium one too because the small one _ (not / fit) you
may/might not fit
Change into reported speech: 'Where did you put the CDs we bought yesterday?' he asked me
He asked me where I had put the CDs (that) we had bought the day before (the previous day)
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