Use of English 10AA Complete each sentence so that it means

Use of English 10A
A Complete each sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before.
(7 points)

0 My brother regrets he cant play the violin.
My brother wishes ____he could play the violin____ .

1 Our politicians dont care enough about the welfare of the poor and underprivileged.
Our politicians should _________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ .

2 I regret I told them about the incident.
I wish ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ .

3 Its a pity he cant visit his parents to ask for help.
He wishes __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ .

4 Its a pity I didnt talk to her at the party.
I should ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ .

5 I dont like the fact that you wear high-heeled shoes to school.
You shouldnt _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ .

6 Im very sorry I didnt dress properly for the occasion. ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ .

7 I regret I fell asleep in the middle of the film.
I shouldnt __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ .

B Complete the sentences with the ing form or to+ infinitive of the verbs in brackets.
(4 points)

0 If the television still doesnt work properly, try __moving__ (move) the aerial.
1 I regret __________ (tell) Mary the whole truth about her sons accident. It was too much for her.
2 The sightseeing tour was so tiring that we stopped __________ (take) a rest at the nearest caf.
3 Did you remember __________ (buy) milk and cornflakes for the children?
4 She knows your telephone number. Have you forgotten __________ (give) it to her?
C Match the words from two columns to form compound words.
(4 points)

0 personal a) maker
1 alarm b) wheel
2 coffee c) channels
3 key d) stereo
4 palmtop e) statues
5 potters f) ring
6 marble g) computer
7 TV h) clock
8 irrigation i) remote

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D Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The first letter of each word is given.
(5 points)

0 The doctor told me to ____give_____ up smoking.
1 Mark was totally b_____________ and confused when his girlfriend packed her bags and left.
2 When he dies his eldest son will t_____________ over the business.
3 Her baby learnt how to c_____________ when he was eight months old. Im sure he will soon start to walk.
4 We were all greatly i_____________ by Julia Roberts acting in this film. She was just great!
5 Local shop owners complain that too many supermarkets g_____________ up in their area.