Agree with the following and say what is to be done under the circumstances
Example: - Your coat is quite dirty (to clean).
- Yes, you are right (or I agree with you, or no doubt). It must be cleaned.
1. His TV set doesn't work. (to repair).
2. His hair is very long. (to cut).
3. Your room is in a mess. (to tidy up).
4. The flowers are quite dry. (to water).
5. Her dress is too long. (to shorten).
6. The floor is dirty. (to sweep).
7. The dog is hungry. (to feed).
8. The child is sleepy. (to put to bed).
9. He has no lectures. (to copy).
10.She hasn't a fashionable dress. (to buy).
3.5 Complete these sentences with one of the following verbs (in the correct form):
carry, cause, do, make, repair, send, spend, wake up.
Sometimes you need "have" (might have, could have).
1. The situation is serious. Something must___________ before it's too late.
2. I haven't received the letter. It might_____________ to the wrong address.
3. A decision should__________________ immediately.
4. I told the hotel receptionist that I was ___________at 6.30 the next morning.
5. Do you think that less money should _________on ornaments?
6. The road is in very bad condition. It should __________a long time ago.
7. The injured man couldn't walk and had to_____________.
8. It's not certain how the fire started but it might _______________by an electrical fault.
Transform into the passive voice.
1. You must wash the dishes after meal.
2. They can take out this ink-stain from your dress at the dry-cleaner's.
3. You should fix the washing-machine and wash the linen.
4. They may take the linen to the laundry after all.
5. We must wash the socks in mild soap and rinse in clear water after each wearing.
6. I can't burden my Mum with my washing and ironing.
7. Children should help their parents about the house.
8. I can do the job in no time.
9. We should visit him in the hospital.
10.You must brash your suede shoes with a rubber brush.
11.I can't forget this thrilling film.
12. The teacher may allow you to stay away from classes.
Speak about a real householding.
a) Many things in your flat get on your nerves. Use the words "dusty, stuffy, greasy, old, shabby, broken, stained... " speaking about them. Add a sentence showing how to improve the situation using a modal verb and a verb from the box:
tidy (up), fix up, wash, soak, tint, sweep, dust, air,
vacuum/hoover, shake out, beat out, pile up, make, throw away
buy, fix, water, iron, sew, alter
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Model: The room is stuffy. It must be aired.
The curtains are old. The new ones can be bought.
b) Now everything is in order in your flat. Speak about it using the model:
Model: The air in the room is fresh. The room shouldn't be aired.
The mixer works well. It needn't be fixed.
c) Make up a conversation with your partner about householding using the constructions you have practised.