Complete the sentences using the verbs in parentheses. Use contractions where possible.
1,2,3.
I wish I (have) a larger circle of friends. If I (know) more people, I (not spend) so many evenings by myself.
4,5,6.
I wish I (not have to) wake up so early in the morning. If I (can) get up a little later, I (be able to) eat a good breakfast.
7,8,9.
I wish I (not live) so far away. If I (have) an apartment in town, I (be) much happier.
Complete the questions using the words in parentheses. Then complete the short answers.
10,11,12.
A) What would you do if (you / get) a job offer in another city? (you / accept) it?
B) No, I . My family lives here. I’d miss them too much.
13,14,15.
A) What would you do if (your teacher / give) you a failing grade? (you / ask) him about it?
B) Yes, I . I’d want to know why I got such a bad grade.
16,17,18.
A) What would you do if (a friend / not invite) you to a party? (you / talk) to her about it?
B) No, I . It would be too embarrassing.
Complete the story with about, for, from, or to.
19. My friend Josie borrowed a favorite book me about a year ago.
20,21. I didn’t think it for a while, but last week I reminded her it.
She told me she looked but couldn’t find the book!
22,23. She apologized losing it and offered to pay it.
24. I was kind of upset, but I told her not to worry it.
25. I blame myself waiting so long to ask about it.
26. But next time, I’m going to think twice before I lend a book a friend!
Think about the sound of these words. Choose the stressed syllable.
Example: ability : (bil)
27. popularity :
28. curiosity :
29. reality :
30. possibility :
31. activity :