Avoiding repetition Complete the sentences with the correct form of an auxiliary or modal verb.

1 I hope you pass your exams. If you , I'll take you out for dinner.

2 I asked her not to push me, but she . Isn't that terrible?

3 Sue says that Kate has gone home, but she . I spoke to her just now.

4 Why didn't you come to the party? You really , it was fantastic.

5 Frank painted the kitchen himself, but I wish he . He made a terrible mess.

6 'Try to get there on time!' 'Don't worry. We .'

7 Kathy doesn't think that Mike's done the right thing, but I'm sure he .

8 Emma isn't going to come this evening, but I .

Reduced infinitivesComplete the sentences with a reduced infinitive of the verbs. Use short forms where possible.

1 'Why isn't Alan coming on the excursion?' 'He .' (not want)

2 'Did Anna get the report written on time?' 'No, but she .' (try)

3 'Did Simon give you a lift?' 'No, but he .' (offer)

4 'I hope they'll bring the key.' 'I'm sure they .' (remember)

5 'Why haven't you told Dad about this problem?' 'I (mean) for ages.'

6 'Did Sally feel OK when she came out of hospital?' 'Yes, better than she .' (expect)

7 'You can't reduce the price of the house again!' 'I'm afraid we .' (already agree)

8 'I really can't come with you tonight.' 'But you !' (promise)

Avoiding repetition

Complete the sentences with the correct form of an auxiliary or modal verb.

1 I hope you pass your exams. If you , I'll take you out for dinner.

2 I asked her not to push me, but she . Isn't that terrible?

3 Sue says that Kate has gone home, but she . I spoke to her just now.

4 Why didn't you come to the party? You really , it was fantastic.

5 Frank painted the kitchen himself, but I wish he . He made a terrible mess.

6 'Try to get there on time!' 'Don't worry. We .'

7 Kathy doesn't think that Mike's done the right thing, but I'm sure he .

8 Emma isn't going to come this evening, but I .

Reduced infinitivesComplete the sentences with a reduced infinitive of the verbs. Use short forms where possible.

1 'Why isn't Alan coming on the excursion?' 'He .' (not want)

2 'Did Anna get the report written on time?' 'No, but she .' (try)

3 'Did Simon give you a lift?' 'No, but he .' (offer)

4 'I hope they'll bring the key.' 'I'm sure they .' (remember)

5 'Why haven't you told Dad about this problem?' 'I (mean) for ages.'

6 'Did Sally feel OK when she came out of hospital?' 'Yes, better than she .' (expect)

7 'You can't reduce the price of the house again!' 'I'm afraid we .' (already agree)

8 'I really can't come with you tonight.' 'But you !' (promise)