QUICK EXERCISE - Verb forms
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A.� In the letter below, choose the correct verb form (and preposition if necessay) from the options.
Hi John,
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How are things going there? ��We�re all fine and my mum sends her love.� We�re so pleased you�ll be able to over for New Year�s Eve! �We can�t wait you again! �Dad is going to buy fireworks and we�ve arranged a meal in mum�s favourite restaurant.�
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At the moment we�re enjoying a few days off work.� The real reason is that we need shopping but I think we need �first!� It�s been such a busy month at work and I don�t want tired at Christmas.� We�re also hoping Aunt Anne next week before we go back to work, but it depends if there is snow or not.� It�s quite difficult to get to her house when there is snow or ice!� Usually she persuades until Spring, when the weather has improved.� She says she will us soon, but I�ve waited for the last 10 years and she�s still never seen our new house!� Yes, I know she intends , and I�m sure one day she will!
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Oh, let us know when your flight arrives and I'll collect you from the airport.� We will try right outside the terminal so you don�t have to walk too far. �Also, mum wanted if you would consider another week or two�she�d like you to some friends and it would be better if we have more time. �We also thought about Sandra to dinner one evening too, its been years since she's seen you!
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Okay, bye for now.� Speak to you soon.
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Have a great Christmas and see you on the 31st!
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Steph
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B.� NEGATIVE SENTENCES
�����1.� In which of the following sentences has the speaker bought a house?
� I regret not buying a house
� I don�t regret buying a house
���� 2.�� In which of these sentences did the speaker want the car left open?
