Use of English

I. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they still mean the same.

1. I started working for this company four years ago.

Ive

2. I didnt know your number, so I didnt call you.

If I

3. They have stolen something, but we dont know what.

Something

4. Im sorry I didnt see Ruth before she left.

I wish

5. The film was so funny that I burst out laughing.

It was

6. Lets go to the beach tomorrow.

Why

7. Bob is a much better swimmer than George.

George cant

8. Dont touch that plate. Its very hot.

The waiter warned

9. Id prefer you not to wear jeans to the office.

Id rather

10. The house was too small to live in comfortably.

The house wasnt

II. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.

As the goalkeeper (run)_____________ forward to catch the ball, a bottle (strike) _____________ him on the shoulder.

We are lucky to have Jackson. He is the best Maths teacher this school (ever, have) _____________ .

If it is not yours, who _____________ it _____________ (belong) to?

When we see the Chamber of Horror we (have) ___________ a cup of tea.

Tim (work) _____________ for his company for 12 years when they made him a director of the Board.

If the pain (return) - _____________ call the doctor.

I dont think your brother (enjoy) ____________ the party. He keeps looking at his watch.

The bridge (build) ____________ three years ago.

I dont mind (get up) _____________ early.