110 THE INFINITIVE AFTER ADJECTIVES OR PARTICIPLES 169 Complete these sentences with 1 a full infinitive and 2 any other necessary words, Study the first two examples carefully.. Everyo
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Read this conversation carefully Notice the use of the auxiliaries will, should, etc
Bill: Are you going to attend the meet
ing tonight? Tom: I should go Un
fortunately, I won’t be able to go Bil):
Why should you go? Tom: ‘The speak
er will talk about job opportunities ] ought to know all about this subject
As you know, I will graduate from school next June Then I will have to
find a job B///: In that case, you ought to cancel your other plans and at-
tend the meeting You shouldn’t miss this meeting Tom You're right
But I can’t go Bill: Why can’t you? Tom: Don't you remember?
We're going to have an examination in our class tomorrow I have to
Study for the examination Bil]: Do you have to study? Is it a ne-
cessity? Tom: Well, I suppose the expression “have to study” is too
strong No one is forcing me But I really ought to study tonight
I should devote the time to a thorough review Everyone ought to
review before an exam Don’t you agree? Bill: Yes, I do Tom:
In that case, shouldn’t you study too? Béll: I don’t have to-study 1
studied last night, and I’m sure I can pass it, Besides that, I must
attend the meeting Tom: Why must you attend it? Bil//: Have
you forgotten? I have to introduce the speaker to the audience
Tom: Yes, That's right Does Fred have to go too? Bill: Yes,
he does By the way, that reminds me of something I must not
forget to call him Tom: Why mustn’t you forget? Bil: I must
remind him to bring the microphone As a matter of fact, I ought to
call him right now because it’s getting late Tom: 1 can remind him
for you I'll see him in half an hour Bill: Good That will help
me alot Tom: Say, Bill, would you do a favor for me? Bill: Sure,
I'd be glad to help you What can I do for you? Tom: Would you
Please take notes during the lecture tonight? B/ll: Of course I
can do that very easily because I have to keep a record of the meeting
anyway Should I ask Fred to take notes too? Tom: No, that won't
be necessary Well, I have to go now I'll see you later By//: Alt
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Change the following statements and negatives to simple questions
Tom knows that fellow Does Tom know that fellow?
He won't be able to come Won't he be able to come?
The students understood the instructions completely
Miss Johnson does her homework at the library
They had to check every one of the reports carefully
I should have written to the Browns and explained it
All of those students have their own dictionaries
I can not think of anything to tell you right now
You have not received any letters from them yet
I shouldn’t lend that fellow the money to pay for it
11 Mr Anderson flies to South America every summer
13 It is always hot in New York at this time of the year
14 He always has to repeat the instructions for the students
15 Carlos studied at Pasadena City College last year
l6 Mr Johnson has already been introduced to that fellow
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Change the following statements and questions to the negative form
I went to the meeting I didn’t go to the meeting
Can they go with us tonight? Can't they go with us tonight? The instructor explained that lesson to us yesterday
You should call Mr Johnson before nine o'clock
Could your friends see the parade from their window?
Hurry! We have to have all those things right away
The inside of the house has already been painted
The Taylors planned to leave for the weekend too
There have been some very bad storms recently
I had an opportunity to speak to Mr Smith yesterday
We saw someone in the hall outside your office
12° Those two carpenters did the work very quickly
13° The students had to answer all the questions on the page
14 I felt quite sick at eight o’clock this morning
1S Will you be able to finish the work before next Friday?
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Rewrite each sentence Replace the italicized words with :# and use the full
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Learning English is really quite easy
Is is really quite easy to learn English
Seeing our old friends again was wonderful
Is was wonderful to see our old friends again
Complaining about that matter now is useless
Sitting in one place for so long was very uncomfortable
Going to that party next week will be a lot of fun
Finding examples of that is almost impossible
Traveling to Italy by boat will be interesting for us
Understanding that fellow was very difficult for me
Meeting the president in person was exciting
Writing good compositions in English is not so easy
Driving from here to Seattle takes about seven hours
Getting to school by bus usually takes me forty minutes
Flying to Caracas, Venezuela took us only eight hours
THE INFINITIVE TO SHOW REASON OR PURPOSE
Write a complete answer to each question In your answer, use the full infinitive
to show the reason or purpose Study the first two examples
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Why did you enroll in this course?
I enrolled in this course to improve my English
What did you close the window for?
I closed the window to keep out the loud noises
Why did Mr and Mrs Hilton go to Los Angeles?
What did Father go down to the basement for?
Why did you have to go to the grocery store today?
What did you go to the post office for?
Why are those two boys running so fast?
Why should we tell Mr Johnson about that matter?
What did the students have to do that for?
What should we go to that lecture for?
Why did the guests go home so early last night?
Why must you and your wife return to New York?
Why did Mr Anderson go to the bank this morning?
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Everyone was sorty to hear the bad news
Miss Williams was pleased to receive such a nice gift
The students are anxious
All of the members were satisfied
You were very fortunate
Don and Dorothy will be ready
Everyone was disappointed Bill Black was certainly lucky
In my opinion, that man is unfit That fellow was very polite Yes, I'm fully prepared Your friends were considerate
Professor Moore is certainly qualified
I think you will be surprised
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The examination was too long to finish in an hour
Mr Johnson was too angry to say anything at all
That dress iS esse formal
That matter was important The man was stupid
Át the moment, Ï was confused -e
That actor was nervous
That work ¡s defnitely dificult —
Mr Green was annoyed Bred ¡s careless in his WOIK c.cceerrennrrmree The woman was upset about the neW§ =
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Complete these sentences with (1) the preposition for and an object, (2) a
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The last two lessons were hard for me to understand
Our friends were anxious for as to return to Chicago
These exercises are practical
It’s interesting and unusual
Things like that are easy
It's not very uncommon
The box was much too heavy
That shirt is too dirty
I think it’s good
Were the people in the audience eager ?
REVIEW: GERUND AND INFINITIVE Complete these sentences with (1) the gerund form or the full infinitive form
of the verb in parentheses and (2) any other necessary words Study the examples
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You should cover the machine (ÿrotect)
T had to call Mr Wilson (remind)
Not everyone there was pleased (hear)
(/zarz) was a difficult job
Learning all of those new words in one day was a difficult job
I must go to the library today to get those two books for my friend
Most of the students were prepared (zer)
(tz//£) ì ¬- was the hardest thing for me
I went to the grocery store this morning (ge?)
That fellow is too undependable (/76/) Hee
I'm sure they will be disappointed (#z)
(szƒp) is just about impossible
(listen ) He required a lot of patience
qHE GERUND AFTER PREPOSITIONS Supply the correct preposition in the
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blank space in each sentence Use the gerund the verb in parentheses after the preposition
He always depends (get) help from other students
Why did those fellows insist (do) everything themselves? Did Mr Johnson finally succeed (sell) his old car?
You shouldn’t reÌy (get) assistance from Frank
Mr Foster constantly WOLties son (Jose) his position
Our boss objects (use) any different method
Mr Moore doesnÌt apProve (study) late at night
Mr Wilson forgot (do) that until later in the afternoom You must not plan (bear) from us before Christmas The officers spoke (change) the membership ruÌes
The bad weather prevented them (Jeave) last Friday
We have never forgiven him (make) that sarcastic remark Did you pay that fellow (take) care of your garden?
Mr Foster is afraid (Jose) his job with that company Were the Browns successful oneness (get) a loan from the bank? She was proud (finish) the work in such a short time He's really quite capable (complete) the work by himself
Ïm sorry (Jose) it I'll be responsible (replace) it I'm not particularly fond (attend) baseball games
The witness was very 4nXiOu§ (testify) in a courtroom We're still hopeful (see) them before next Saturday Why is he so intent (/zarm) English in a short time? The police are interested (know) more about that man Are you accustomed (hear) those airplanes over your house?
Ïm từed (listen) to nothing but complaints all day
Mỹ friend is excited (study) English in the United States The scientist found a new method (solve) the problem
He wontt tell us hís reasons not (help) them with it There is very little possibility (find) a substitute now You can get a catalog (write) directly to the company
I don’t have any intention (mention) it to her at all You have a choice (work) harder or (Jose) your job
Mr Wilson has made a lot of money (invest) in bonds There’s really 10 excuse (be) absent from work so often
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Choose the correct form (full infinitive or gerund) of the verb in each sentence
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My friend promised (return) the book very soon
My friend promised to return the book very soon
Most people enjoy (write) letters to their friends
Most people enjoy writing letters to their friends
Tom avoids (study) his lessons as long as possible
Did you offer (translate) those letters for them?
Davis finished (write) the report about four o’clock
How soon do you expect (/eave) for South America?
Senator Holt refused (eliminate) any of the major points
Have you ever considered (try) something different?
Are you going to suggest (travel) by train or not?
Did they promise (reserve) some good seats for us?
1 would appreciate (bear) from you as soon as possible
They should postpone (/eave) for another week or so
Pil need (buy) a new winter overcoat before long
Did the students practice (use) the words in sentences?
Would you mind (wait) for 15 or 20 minutes?
We don’t dare (suggest) that possibility to them
Why do you always put off (write) to your friends?
Miss Stewart hopes (receive) a reply within a few days
Those men deny (Anow) anything at all about it
Our guests don’t plan (/eave) until the end of the week
We couldn’t resist (te//) them the whole story
Keep on (study) 1 don’t want (interrupt) your work
I hesitate (say) anything to him about the mistake
I don’t recall (see) your briefcase beside that desk
His secretary failed (include) several important items
I can’t stand (/isten) to his complaints any longer
I don’t want (risk) (lose) those valuable Papers
Smith claims (de) an expert on that particular subject,
Please stop (interrupt) me in the middle of a sentence
I will remember (give) Mr Brown your message
Did the man agree (pay) for everything in cash?
That fellow really resents (take) orders from other people
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seeing
to work working
to buy buying
We hope (visit) Mexico City on our next trip
John avoided (speak) to the teacher about it
Mr Foster definitely needs (uy) an overcoat
The Andersons enjoyed (go) to that play
He demanded (see) the report immediately
My friend says he plans (study) Italian next year
Bill doesn’t wish (reveal) his plans to us yet
Have you finished (read) that new novel yet?
Would you mind (shut) both of those windows
Fred admitted (Anow) very little about that subject
You shouldn't put off (write) your homework
We would appreciate (receive) your answer promptly
I expect (receive) an answer from the Browns soon
Mr Green suggested (/eave) before the weekend
I definitely recall (put) the envelope here on my desk
Why did they refuse (give) you the information?
I really can’t postpone (¢e//) them any longer
We wanted (buy) something a little less expensive
How can anyone resist (/ike) that charming girl?
We don’t want (risk) (/ose) our money that way
I don’t intend (¢e//) anyone about my plans yet
For a while, we considered not (go) with them
The children promised not (do) that any more
I don’t deny not (understand) that part of the lesson
Why don’t you offer (4e/p) him with that work?
I hesitate (suggest) any changes at this time
George delayed (write) the letter as long as possible
I don’t advise (study) for very long periods of time
He seems (know) a great deal about that subject
I resolved (do) much better work in the future
Did you forget (give) Mr Simmons that message?
She pretends (wnderstand) everything very clearly
Miss Williams tends (exaggerate) things a great deal
The police failed (notify) the man’s relatives of the accident
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The foreman advised me to ask for a raise next month,
I finally persuaded my friend to stay for two more days
The students wanted Mr Brown to explain the lesson again
Everyone urged Bill Black to continue his education
THE INFINITIVE AFTER OBJECTS Complete these sentences with an object and a full infinitive Study the first four
Her mother allowed
Everyone wanted
They didn’t permit
The children begged
Did you remind
We actually had to force
Did you promise
The captain ordered
Almost everyone told
Why don’t you urge
You can depend on
Can’t you persuade
Our friends invited
Did they ask
1 don’t expect
Should we remind
They won’t permit
Why can’t you hire
The policeman forced
We didn’t want
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Why did they insist on (/eave) so early last night?
It takes about six hours (get) there from Miami
How long do you expect (stay) in Puerto Rico?
We went to the lecture (hear) that famous author
(Learn) English quickly is not an easy thing
She promised (return) it just as soon as possible
We are looking forward to (see) our friends next week
It's very easy (criticize) other people’s work
You ought to postpone (/eave) until next Wednesday
We invited them (attend) the meeting next week
I took the cover off the machine (show) it to them
Would you mind (open) both of those windows?
(Write) good compositions is extremely difficult
Foster didn’t explain his reasons for (guit) his job
Did you remind the man (/ock) both of the doors? GS Our teacher encourages us (think) for ourselves §
Tt took us only two hours (get) there by plane
He mentioned the possibility of (buy) a new one
We came (listen) to the music, not (discuss) it © They have offered (show) us how (work) the machine
He wants (teach) the students (speak) English correctly
(Travel) abroad increases one’s (understand) of life
I didn’t think of (say) anything to him at the time
We hope (finish) (paint) the house by Thursday
It is impossible (do) that without any help from you
I need (get) a new briefcase (replace) this one
We're afraid of (offend) them by (suggest) that
Those two examples are quite difficult (understand) His boss refused (consider) (give) him the day off
I forgot (ask) his brother (¢e//) him about it, Most people save for a long time (buy) a house
Mr Moore advised me (change) my method of (do) it
They aren't depending on (get) a loan (buy) the house
The students are enjoying (/earn) (write) English correctly
Let's see now,
Do I use the infinitive or
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Write the correct infinitive form of the verb in parentheses in each sentence,
Study the first two examples carefully
1 That work must (complete) before tomorrow night
That work must be completed before tomorrow night
2 These machines ought (inspect) once a year
These machines ought to be inspected once a year
All seats have (reserve) at least a week in advance
That information can (obtain) at the information desk
A different method should (fry) in the future
All accidents must (report) to the police immediately
Much more attention should (devote) to that problem
That assignment doesn't have (complete) this week
The statistics in that report ought (check) very carefully
10 The entire amount must (repay) within twelve months
11 Examples of that sort can (fimd) almost everywhere
12 Part of the work should (assign) to another department
14 That part of the job can (do) anytime before next Friday
Write the correct form (infinitive or gerund) of the verb in parentheses in each
sentence Study the first two examples carefully
1 That fellow seems (¢rust) by everyone
That fellow seems to be trusted by everyone
Don’t you recall (/2) about that by Mr Burke?
Don’t you recall being told about that by Mr Burke?
Mr Foster hopes (transfer) to Chicago by his company
No one enjoys (deceive) by another person
I absolutely refuse (cheat) by them in that manner
We would appreciate (¢nform) about the matter promptly
Naturally, I would like (promote) to a higher position
Mr Anderson wishes (notify) just as soon as possible
That author doesn’t mind (criticize) by his friends
10 The whole problem certainly needs (consider) very carefully
11 That fellow couldn’t avoid (draft) into military service
12 I really didn’t expect (introduce) to the president
12 Of course, we intend (pay) in full for all of our services
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Make short additions to these sentences with the proper verb and too or either Study the first four examples carefully
Bill does too
We are too
I didn’t either
Betty won’t either
Marttha
2 They are working right now
Mr Brown didn’t meet that man
Alice won’t have enough time
Louise wasn't at the party
The Moores went to that concert
I should study for the examination,
We don’t have enough money
We've already done that lesson
10 I'm not going to go tomorrow
11 Her brother can speak Spanish
12 Alice bought a new spring coat
14 You must make a decision soon
15 Not many people enjoyed his speech
Make short additions to these sentences with so or neither and the proper verb Study the first four examples carefully
2 They could understand everything So could we
6 They havent had any trouble yet, she
8 We don’t usually drive to the oflce they
l1 fell on those slippery steps, © cresmmmnmnnnmnnnnnemnnnne she
l3 Martha would like to learn Erench Bi,
14 We didn’t finish the work yesterday they l5 I am going to write a letter to him we
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Make a contraty short addition to each sentence Study the examples carefully,
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Tom and I can go with you, but Charles can’t
Mr Kramer doesn’t know that word, but Fred does
My friend understands the lesson very well, but I don’t
My brother won’t be at home tomorrow night, but Doss
Mr Johnson has seen the annual report, but We
The other students didn’t enjoy the trip yesterday, but [mss Harold and I ride to work on the subway, bụt Mr, Green
Almost everyone had a good time last night, bụt Mary
Daniel Soto can’t work on Saturday morning, buụt Ralph
My friends are going to leave early today, but 1 num Mr Fox wasn't at the meeting, but the other men
Tom has to stay home and study tonipht, bụt we
Mary Peters comes to work on time, but no one else
Mr Meyer speaks English with his friends, but Bill sae I finished my work on time, but none of the other students 00 AVOIDING REPETITION IN ADDITIONS Avoid repeating words by shortening the additions to these sentences Study the first two examples carefully Notice that the word fo is not omitted 1 Oo On AW BR Ww 10 12 13 We should invite them, but we don’t want to invite them We should invite them, but we don't want to I can’t go there now, but I plan to go there tomorrow I can't go there now, but I plan to tomorrow My friends study every night, but I don’t need to study every night I haven’t written that letter yet, but I intend to write it tonight I'm not going to use this ticket Would you like to use this ticket? No one else did that work, and I don’t intend to do that work either He would like to finish it today, but he won’t be able to finish it today Bill doesn’t want to leave now, but he has to leave now They can’t visit us tomorrow, but they hope to visit us next Friday Alice hasn’t read that book yet, but she plans to read that book Why should I ask for permission? I don’t have to ask for permission T haven't spoken to my boss yet, but I ought to speak to him very soon We didn’t sign it today, but we're going to sign it later this week 120 REVIEW: ANSWER PRESUMING QUESTIONS 184 Complete each question Then supply the anticipated short answer QUESTION SHORT ANSWER Do DADA Rw Ne wee eRNRRRSRBR SSRI AYV RON Virginia can come, can’t she? Mr Smith lives in Chicago, doesn’t he? His car doesn’t start easily, does it? Tom and Bill aren’t working, ?
You can’t speak Russian, ?
Frank saw Mr Wilson, ?
That lawyer will be there, ?
Mr Brown went home late, ?
You had a good time,
You haven't done that yet,
Yes, she can, Yes, he does No, it doesn’t
You had to leave earÌy, ?
There wasnt any cofee left, ?
Those are your cigaretteS, ?
That ¡s Frank's notebook, lì
Students should study hard, ?
Miss Adams wasn't able to get it, wn? The lock didn’t work properly, ?
That fellow won't be there, ?
The plane leaves at six o'clock, 2 Hee HHeiaeieieiree There aren’t any people there, omens ? That car cost quite a bit, ? The bus hasn’t left yet, ?
Mr Meyer can speak German, ?
Alice and Fred weren’t ready, ?
You should write the Wisons too, ?
That seems to be correct, ?
They didn’t do the work, ?
This book has enough eXercises, ?
T don’t have to do it noW, ?
Bill put sugar in his coffee, ? Tt isn’t raining ñOW, co e eieciisinei ? The men have returned aÌready, ?
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Ask a question about the italicized part of each sentence Use the interrogative
words where, why, how, how much, etc
They are going to leave on the twelfth of July
I must go to the bank to cash this check
The bridge across the river is ear that factory
The whole trip takes about an hour and a half
The four packages will be sent by registered mail
Martha can borrow Virginia's bicycle tomorrow
Mr Meyer seems to feel mach better this morning
It’s about four hundred miles to Philadelphia
The one in the middle belongs to Mr Wilson
Mr Brown dictated that letter to Miss Adams
We should meet the Browns at the Lincoln Hotel
The yearly report was prepared by those two men
Those fellows are talking about the announcement
Mrs, Ford had to go to the store to get some sugar
Betty forgot to bring her dictionary to class
They're going to stay in Cuba for two months
The word “crazy” means “insane” or “ psychotic.”
That is Mr Anderson's new briefcase
We can’t go tonight because we have to study
He should study English to improve his pronunciation
The president sent his reply to our secretary
Accidents must be reported to the police smmediately
My English class usually begins at eight-thirty
I plan to shop for a new summer suit and hat
We have to have your reply before next Tuesday
You shouldn’t say that because it’s not polite
Mr Adams frequently goes to New York on business
Examples of that can be found almost everywhere
You have to register tomorrow at ten o'clock
That is usually done by a different method
Mrs Anderson bought 4 winter coat for her trip
They need very /ittle help in order to finish the job
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simple subject and verb of the italicized dependent clause
RECOGNIZING ADJECTIVE CLAUSES
The book which I am reading is very interesting
Everyone that I met at the party congratulated me
That was the best movie that I’ve seen this year
Is this the letter shat you wanted me to mail?
The fellow whom you recommended to us was very reliable
The house which you liked so well has already been sold
I have lost the book which I borrowed from Tom
The student who is walking with Fred is in my class
The police caught the thief who had stolen the money
He didn’t remember the man whose name you mentioned
I said the first thing which came to my mind
Is the river that flows through that town very large?
The actor that played that role comes from England
The program that we listened to wasn’t very good
Have you seen the house which is being built next door?
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The dress [which I liked the best] was too expensive
Fred lives in the house that you saw on the corner
The flowers which you gave me are in that vase
The man who stole the money has been caught
Did you mail the two letters that were on my desk?
I tried to read every book that the teacher recommended
They accepted every suggestion which we made
The man whose wife you met teaches at that university
That car which John bought is at least ten years old
The story that he told me can’t possibly be true
That’s the girl whom Fred and Tom were talking about
Who are those students that are talking to Tom?
Here’s the book which I mentioned to you yesterday
The house that I live in is on East Lincoln Avenue
Mr Wilson is the kind of person that gets results quickly
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Select who, whom, whose, or which for the blank in each sentence Then put
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1 The book we are reading now is very interesting
The book [which we are reading now] is very interesting
2_ The fellow is walking with Tom is in my class
3 The assignment we did yesterday was quite easy
4 The man you just met is a very famous writer
5_ The rumor we heard yesterday is not true
6 He’s the kind of person gets results quickly
7 We met a woman name was very unusual
8 The police caught the man had stolen the jewels,
10 He§s the man installed our electrical equipment
11 Theboxin she put the gift was very attractive
12 The house Smith lives in is located on this street
13 The teacher about she spoke was my teacher last year
14 The subject osu you wrote about interested everyone
15 Miss Fox belongs to an organization assists hospitals
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That is the package that came in the mail
That is the package [which came in the mail ]
He said the first thing that occurred to him
I admire a man that tries to maintain high ideals
The book that I’m using belongs to the teacher
The person that told it to me knows the mayor well
Is this the package shat you wanted me to take?
It’s a custom that is quite difficult to explain
The doctor shat he recommended was very competent
The lesson that we're studying seems quite easy
He said something that everyone should remember
She doesn’t know the person that they mentioned
The part that is the most difficult for me is this one
He is the man that will take care of the matter
The one that my sister Alice wants is brown and yellow
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Those two fellows are talking about the election
(a) What are those two fellows talking about?
(b) About what are those two fellows talking?
The men spoke to Mr Wilson yesterday morning
(2) Whom did the men speak to yesterday morning?
(b) To whom did the men speak yesterday morning?
Thomas and Frank are waiting for their friends
That young couple got the money from their parents
Mr Kennedy has invested his money in stocks and bonds
That difficult exercise is on page one hundred and sixty
The teacher talked about clauses in class this morning
Tom’s friend devotes most of his time to studying English Maria Perez was born in the Dominican Republic
Miss Cunningham is shopping for a spring coat
The four salesmen report to Mr Johnson once a week
Mr Wilson’s secretary put the letters in the first drawer
The chairman objected to our suggestion at the conference
Mr Andrew’s son is studying medicine at Columbia University
My secretary addressed the letter to the Jéffy Company
The men should connect the rope to the post in the middle
Mr Gregory is employed by the A.B.C Supply Company
I keep my money in the First People’s Savings Bank
Miss Stewart sent the memorandum to Mr Green’s office
We stayed the longest time in Brazil and Venezuela
Mr Phillips insisted on a change in methods very strongly Everybody was very excited about the president’s announcement You can cover the opening with a piece of metal to protect It
I confused this word with the word “imminent.”
The insurance agent should give the report to Mr Burke
The treasurer explained the plan to the board of directors
The students had the most trouble with rhe first part of the lessor You should submit your application to me after the interview Those people complained to me about the amount of noise
Mr Smith and Mr Wilson were arguing about the annual report
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Change who, whom, or which to that, Make any other necessary changes Study
the examples carefully Notice the position of the preposition in the second example,
1 The house which the Slaters bought is very small
The house that the Slaters bought is very small
2 The subject about which Professor Moore wrote is interesting,
The subject that Professor Moore wrote about is interesting
The movie which we saw last night wasn’t very exciting
That fellow is the mechanic who fixed Smith’s car
The speaker to whom we listened mentioned that matter
The woman about whom you were talking is here now
The car which Bill bought from Mr Smith cost only $800
The apartment in which we live is on the twelfth floor
The man who called today left this message for you
L0 The paper with which you wrapped the gifts was very pretty,
11 The man about whom Alice spoke teaches English here
12 The picture which Bob took last week turned out quite well
13 The person to whom Mr Green wrote answered his questions
Copy the sentences If possible, eliminate the words who, whom, which or that
In some cases, the connecting word can not be eliminated Study the examples
Notice the position of the preposition in the second example
1 The church which we visited last Sunday was beautiful
The church we visited last Sunday was beautiful
2 The house in which Mr Thompson lives is on the corner
The house Mr Thompson lives in is on the corner
3 The camera that Fred bought from Bill was expensive
4 Have you read the postcard which the Browns sent us?
5 Here's the book about which you and I were talking yesterday
6 The part of the lesson that’s the most difficult is this one
7 The man who owns that store knows me very well
8 The women whom you met at the party are all nurses
9 The accident which Tom and I saw happened late last night
10 The fellow that told us about the situation knows all the details
11 The house that is being built on Cass Street will be quite large
12 The teacher that I like the best of all is Professor Moore
13 The people who are in the same groups with you will help you
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tence (b) as an adjective clause
1 (a) Those boys are brothers
(b) Those boys are walking together
Those boys who are walking together are brothers
2 (a) The lesson wasn't easy
(b) We did the lesson yesterday
The lesson which we did yesterday wasn’t easy
(b) The man wrote that book
4 (a) The car formerly belonged to me
(b) He is driving the car now
(b) The professor teaches that subject
6 (a) Is this the letter?
(b) You wanted me to deliver the letter
(b) He knows the students
(b) He was reading the book
_9 (a) The mechanic found the difficulty
(b) We hired the mechanic
10 (a) I handed the telegram to the man
(b) The telegram had just arrived
(b) She had learned the rule last week
12 (a) The lady will give you a package
(b) The lady works in the book department
13 (a) Did you buy that suit?
(b) You looked at that suit first
14 (a) That fellow is a well-known poet
(b) You spoke to that fellow
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