Exercise 21 : Conditional
sentences
Page : 97-98
- Henry talks to his dog as if it (understood) him.
- If they had left the house earlier, they (would not have been) so late getting to the airport that they could not check their baggage.
- If I finish the dress before Saturday, I (will give) it to my sister for her birthday.
- If I had seen the movie, I (would had) you about it last night.
- Had bob not interfered in his sister’s marital problems, there (would have been) peace between them.
- He would give you the money if he (had) it.
- I wish they (stopped) making so much noise so that I could concentrate.
- She would call you immediately if she (needed) help.
- Had they arrived at the sale early, they would (have found) a better selection.
- We hope that you (enjoyed) the party last night.
- If you have enough time, please (painting) the chair before you leave.
- We could go for a drive if today (were) Saturday.
- If she wins the prize, it will be because she (writes) very well.
- Mike wished that the editors (had permitted) him to copy some of their material.
- Joel wishes that he (had spent) his vacation on the gulf coast next year.
- I (will accept) if they invite me to the party.
- If your (mother buys) that car for you, will you be happy.
- If he (had decided) earlier, he could have left on the afternoon flight.
- Had we known your address, we (would have written) you a letter.
- If the roofer doesn’t come soon, the rain (will leak) inside.
- Because rose did so poorly on the exam, she wishes that she (studied) harder last night.
- My dog always wakes me up if he (hears) strange noises.
- If you (see) mary today, please ask her to call me.
- If he (gets) the raise, it will be because he does a good job.
- The teacher will not accept our work if we (turn) it in late.
- Mrs. Wood always talks to her tenth-grade student as though they (were) adults.
- If he had left already, he (would have called) us.
- If they had known him, they (would have talked) to him.
- He would understand it if you (explained) it to him more slowly.
- I could understand the French teacher if she (spoke) more slowly.
Exercise 26 : Adjectives and Adverbs
Page : 107
- Rita plays the violin (well).
- That is an (intense) novel.
- The sun is shining (brightly).
- The girls speak (fluent) French.
- The boys speak Spanish (fluently).
- The table has a (smooth) surface.
- We must figure our income tax returns (accurately).
- We don't like to drink (bitter) tea.
- The plane will arrive (soon).
- He had an accident because he was driving too (fast).
Exercise 27 : Linking ( Copulative
) Verbs
Page : 109
- Your cold sounds (terrible).
- The pianist plays very (well).
- The food in the restaurant always tasted (good).
- The campers remained (calmly) despite the thunderstrom.
- They became (sick) after eating the contaminated food.
- Professor Calandra looked (quick) at the students sketches.
- Paco was working (diligently) on the project.
- Paul protested (vehemently) about the new proposals.
- Our neighbour appeared (relaxed) after their vacation.
- The music sounded too (noisy) to be classical.
Exercise 28 : Comparisons
Page : 114
- John an his friends left (as soon) as the professor had finished his lecture.
- His job is (more important) than his friend's.
- He plays the guitar (as well) as Andreas Segovia
- A new house is much (more expensive) than an older one.
- Last week was (as hot) as this week.
- Martha is (more talented) than her cousin.
- Bill's descriptions are (more colorful) than this wife's.
- Nobody is (happier) than Maria Elena.
- The boys felt (worse) than the girls about losing the game.
- A greyhound runs (faster) than a Chihuahua.
Exercise 29 : Comparisons
Page : 114
- The Empire State Building is taller (than) the Statue of Liberty.
- California is farther from New York (than) Pennsylvania.
- Hi assignment is different (from) mine.
- Louie reads more quickly (than) his sisters.
- No animal is so big (as) King Kong.
- Than report is less impressive (than) the government's.
- Sam wears the same shirt (as) his teammates.
- Dave paints much more realistically (than) his professor.
- The twins have less money at the end of the month (than) they have at the beginning.
- Her sports car is different (from) Nancy's.
Exercise 30 : Comparisons
Page : 117
- Of the four dresses, i like the red one (best).
- Phil is the (happiest) person we know.
- Pat's car is (faster) than Dan's.
- This is the (creamiest) ice cream i have had in long time.
- This poster is (more colorful) than the one in the hall.
- Does Fred feel (better) today than he did yesterday?
- This vegetable soup tastes very (good).
- While trying to balance the baskets on her head, the woman walk (more awkwardly) than her daughter.
- Jane is the (least) athletic of all the woman.
- My cat is the (prettier) of the two.
- This summary is (the best) of the pair.
- Your heritage is different (from) mine.
- This painting is (less impressive) than the one in the other gallery.
- The colder the weather gets, (the sicker) i feel.
- No sooner had he received the letter (than) he called Maria.
- A mink coat costs (twice as much as) a sable coat.
- Jim has a (few) opportunities to play tennis as I.
- That recipe calls for (much) more sugar than mine does.
- The museum is the (farthest) away of the three buildings.
- George Washington is (more famous) than John Jay.
