Exercise 1
Complete the questions. Use do you want me to … ? or would you like me to … ? with these verbs (+ any other necessary words}:
come lend repeat show shut wait
1 Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you ?
2 Do you have enough money, or do you want ……………………. ?
3 Shall I leave the window open, or would you ……………………. ?
4 Do you know how to use the machine, or would ……………………. ?
5 Did you hear what I said, or do ……………………. ?
6 Can I go now, or do ……………………. ?
Answers
1
2 or do you want me to lend you some
3 or would you like me to shut it
4 or would you like me to show you
5 or do you want me to repeat it
6 or do you want me to wait
Exercise 2
Complete the sentences for these situations.
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1 |
Meet me at the stat ion. |
OK. |
She told him to meet her at the station. |
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2 |
Why don’t you come and stay with us? |
That would be nice. |
They invited him ……………………. |
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3 |
Don’t forget to call Joe. |
No, I won’t forget. |
He reminded her ……………………. |
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4 |
Be careful. |
Don’t worry. I will. |
She warned ……………………. |
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5 |
Can you give me a hand? |
Sure. |
He asked ……………………. |
Answers
2
2 to stay with t hem
3 her to call Joe.
4 him to be careful
5 her to give him a hand
Exercise 3
Complete each second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence.
1 My father said I could use his car. My father allowed me to use his car.
2 I was surprised that it rained. I didn’t expect …………………….
3 Don’t stop him doing what he wants. Let …………………….
4 Tim looks older when he wears glasses. Tim’s glasses make …………………….
5 I think you should know the truth. I want …………………….
6 At first I didn’t want to apply for the job, but Sarah persuaded me. Sarah persuaded …………………….
7 My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police. My lawyer advised …………………….
8 I was told that I shouldn’t believe everything he says. I was warned …………………….
9 If you’ve got a car, you are able to get around more easily. Having a car enables …………………….
Answers
3
2 I didn’t expect it to rain.
3 Let him do what he wants.
4 Tim’s glasses make him look older.
5 I want you to know the truth.
6 Sarah persuaded me to apply for the job.
7 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.
8 I was warned not to believe everything he says.
9 Having a car enables you to get around more easily.
Exercise 4
Put the verb into the correct form: infinitive (do/make/eat etc.), to + infinitive, or -ing.
1 They don’t allow people ……………………. in front of the building. (park)
2 I’ve never been to Hong Kong, but I’d like ……………………. there. (go)
3 I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me …………………….? (do)
4 The film was very sad. It made me ……………………. . (cry)
5 Lisa’s parents always encouraged her ……………………. hard at school. (study)
6 If you want to get a cheap flight, I’d advise ……………………. early. (book)
7 Sarah wouldn’t let me ……………………. her car. She doesn’t t rust me. (borrow)
8 If you enter a country with a tourist visa, you are normally not allowed ……………………. there. (work)
9 ‘I don’t think Alex likes me.’ ‘What makes you ……………………. that?’ (think)
Answers
4
1 to park
2 to go
3 to do
4 cry
5 to study
6 booking or you to book
7 borrow
8 to work
9 think