Ex 3. Complete the sentences. Sometimes you need only one word, sometimes two
Model: I need some money. I'd better ….go… to the bank.
1. John is expecting you to phone him. You ………better do it now.
2. Shall I leave the window open?' 'No, you'd better ......................... it.'
3. We'd better leave as soon as possible, ……….......... we?
4. We’d ………do something about the problem.
5. I …………look through the rule again.
Ex. 4. Read the situations and write sentences with “had better”. Use the words in brackets.
Model: You're going out for a walk with Tom. If might rain. You say to Tom: (an umbrella) ...We'd better take. an umbrella.
1. Jack has just cut himself. It's quite a bad cut. You say to him:
(a plaster) ..........................................................................................................................................
2 You and Ann plan to go to a restaurant this evening. It's a very popular restaurant. You say (reserve)
………………………………………………………………………………
3 Jill doesn't look very well - not well enough to go to work. You say to her:
(work) .......................................................................................................................................
4 You received your phone bill four weeks ago but you haven't paid it yet. If you don't pay very soon, you could be in trouble. You say to yourself: (pay)………………………………..
5 You want to go out but you're expecting an important phone call. You say to your friend: (go out) I………………………………………………………………………………………
6 You and Fiona are going to the theatre. You've missed the bus and you don't want to be late. (take) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Ex. 5. Insert 'to’ where necessary before the infinitives in brackets.
1. He made me (do) it all over again.
2. She can (sing) quite well.
3. He will be able (swim) very soon.
4. I used (live) in a caravan.
5. You ought (go) today. It may (rain) tomorrow.
6. You needn't (say) anything. Just nod your head and he will (understand).
7. I want (see) the house where our president was born.
8. He made her (repeat) the message.
9. May 1 (use) your phone?
10. You needn't (ask) for permission; you can (use) it whenever you like.
11. If you want (get) there before dark you should (start) at once.
12. I couldn't (remember) his address.
13. You'll be able (do) it yourself when you are older.
14. Would you like (go) now or shall we (wait) till theend?
15. They won't let us (leave) the Customs shed till our luggage has been examined.
16. How dare you (open) my letters!
17. He didn't dare (argue) with his boss.
18. I used (smoke) forty cigarettes a day.
19. Will you help me (move) the bookcase?
20. He wouldn't let my baby (play) with hisgold watch.
21. They refused (accept) the bribe.
22. He is expected (arrive) in a few days.
23. Please let me (know) your decision as soon as possible.
24. He made us (wait) for hours.
25. Could you (tell) me the time, please?
26. We must (send) him a telegram.
27. I let him (go) early as he wanted (meet) his wife.
28. Where would you like (have) lunch?
29. You can (leave) your dog with us if you don't (want) (take) him with you.
30. I'd like him (go) to a university but I can't (make) him (go).
31. We could (go) to a concert, unless you'dprefer (visit) a museum.
32. You seem (know) this area very well. -Yes, I used (live) here.
33. The kidnappers told the parents (not inform) the police, and the parents didn't dare (disobey).
34. Need I (come)? I'd much rather (stay) at home.
35. You can (take) a horse to water but you can't (make) him (drink). (proverb)
36. I'm sorry (disappoint) youbut I can't (let) you (have) any more money.
Ex. 6. Insert to where necessary before the infinitives in brackets. (In some of the sentences a present participle could be used instead of an infinitive. These alternatives will be noted in the key.)
1. It is easy (be) wise after the event.
2. Do you (wish) (make) a complaint?
3. We don't (want) anybody (know) that we are here.
4. If you can't (remember) his number you'd better (look) it up.
5. I want her (learn) Esperanto; I think everybody ought (know) it.
6. He is said (be) the best surgeon in the country.
7. Visitors are asked (not feed) the animals.
8. Could I (see) Mr Pitt, please?-I'm afraid Mr Pitt isn't in. Would you like (speak) to his secretary?
9. It's better (travel) hopefully than (arrive), (proverb)
10. He should (know) how (use) the film projector, but if he doesn't you had better (show) him.
11. He was made (sign) a paper admitting his guilt.
12. I heard the door (open) and saw a shadow (move) across the floor.
13. He tried (make) me (believe) that he was my stepbrother.
14. As we seem (have missed) the train we may as well (go) back to the house.
15. I felt the house (shake) with the explosion.
16. He told me (try) (come) early.
17. Before he let us (go) he made us (promise) (not tell) anyone what we had seen.
18. Would you (like) (come) in my car - No, thanks, I'd rather (walk).
19. I advised him (ask) the bus conductor (tell) him where (get)off.
20. It is better (put) your money in a bank than (keep) it under your bed in an old stocking.
21. He doesn't even bother (read) letters, let alone (answer) them.
22. The bank robbers made the cashier (show) them how (open) the safe.
23. If you knew he was wrong, why didn't you (say) something?-I didn't like (say) anything because he always gets angry if you contradict him.
24. It's better (be) sure than sorry.
25. What do you (want) me (tell) him? - Tell him that any time he cares (call) I shall be delighted (discuss) the matter with him.
26. Did you remember (give) him the money? - No, I didn't, I still have it in my pocket; but I'll (see) him tonight and I promise (not forget) this time.
27. I saw the driver (open) his window and (throw) a box into the bushes.
28. That is far too heavy for one person (carry); let me (help) you.
29. I was afraid (pick) up the revolver as I don't know how (handle) firearms.
30. I saw the plane (crash) into the hill and (burst) into flames.
31. There is nothing (do) but (wait) till somebody comes (let) us out.
32. He heard a cock (crow) in a neighbouring village.
33. You may as well (tell) us the truth. It will (be) easy (check) your story.
34. The American said he had seen nine presidents (come) and (go). He must (be) a very old man.
35. It is up to you (learn) the laws of your own country.
36. Would you rather (be) more stupid than you look or (look) more stupid than you are?