[DES B2] Unit 17

Correct the mistake: I had prefer to meet you a bit later, if that's all right with you.

Complete: I would prefer to go to the concert tomorrow _____ than on Saturday.

Complete: Don't you think we ______ better turn the music down a bit?

Rewrite: I'll always remember the time when I went up Mont Blanc. => I'll _______ Mont Blanc. (never)

The kids were pretending .... (be) asleep but they didn't fool me for a second.

They're going to postpone making / to make a decision until next month.

Complete: I'd _______ you didn't practise playing the trumpet while I'm trying to study.

Rewrite: I should have taken my medicine this morning but I didn't remember. => I _________________ my medicine this morning. (forgot)

I'll never forgive June for ..... (lie) to me like that.

Rewrite: People often think that learning Latin is a waste of time. => Learning Latin ______ a waste of time. (considered)

I can't resist ______(buy) things when they're in the sales.

Correct the mistake: I'd rather you write your essay in a notebook, to be honest.

No one understands how Jill can afford ___ (go) on so many holidays each year.

We discussed turning / to turn the attic into a spare bedroom with the architect.

Correct the mistake: You would better see a doctor if you're not feeling well.

Rewrite: Crashing the car wasn't my intention, you know! => I ______ the car, you know. (mean)

Correct the mistake: Shona prefers to not wear make-up to work.

Correct the mistake: I generally prefer coffee from tea.

Rewrite: Jackie wishes she hadn't said that to Allie. => Jackie ________ that to Allie. (regrets)

Everyone expected his business (failing / to fail) within the first few months.