TENSE FORMS (7) FCE USE OF ENGLISH

FCE USE OF ENGLISH

TENSE FORMS (7)

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used to – be/ Get used to + ing form/noun/pronoun – Would – Was going to Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words. 1 Paul lived in Brazil when he was young live Paul ____used to live_____ in Brazil when he was young. 2 When he was in the army, he used to wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning. would When he was in the army _____________ at 5 o’clock in the morning. 3 Rosa didn’t like English food at first, but now she quite likes it. used Rosa didn’t like English food at first, but now _____________ it. 4 He meant to make a cup of tea but they had run out of teabags. going He _____________ a cup of tea but they had run out of teabags. 5 I don’t think I’ll ever find it easy to eat with chopsticks. used I don’t think I’ll ever ___________ with chopsticks. 6 My grandmother rarely travels by plane. used My grandmother _______________ by plane. 7 She wanted to call him but she couldn’t find his phone number. going She _____________ but she couldn’t find his phone number 8 My mother always gave me a bath every Friday night when I was a little. would My mother _______________ a bath every Friday night when I was a little.

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Make all the necessary changes and additions to make a complete letter. Dear Sirs, Yesterday/ I receive/new TV set/I order. However/I be/ very angry/as it arrive/terrible condition. Firstly/delivery men/be rude/refuse/wait/while I/unpack/I see/it be damaged. The control knob/be broken/and there be/large crack/on the top/TV. i/never before/receive/anything/in such bad condition. Could you arrange/collect this set/and deliver/a new one/soon/possible? I trust/this matter receive/prompt attention. Yours faithfully L. Rogers (Mr) Dear Sirs, Yesterday I received…..

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