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Ex 1
1. Dan enjoys reading science fiction.
2. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
3. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. If he keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.
10. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
Ex 2
1. I hope to graduate from college next June.
2. The models practiced walking with a book balanced on their heads.
3. Mandy has promised to take care of our dog while we are on vacation.
4. Mr. Edwards chose to accept the management position in Chicago rather than the position in Miami.
5. I don't know what she wants to do tonight. Why don't you ask her?
6. Frank offered to help us paint the house.
7. Sandra decided to study economics in London.
8. Witnesses reported seeing the bank robber as he was climbing out of the second-story window.
9. Stephanie dislikes working in front of a computer all day.
10. Mrs. Naidoo appears to be the most qualified person for the job.
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Ex 3
1. Eliza recommended eating in a dim sum restaurant while we're in Hong Kong.
2. I demand to talk to the manager of the hotel immediately.
3. My grandmother recalled seeing a plane for the very first time when she was six.
4. She claims to be related to George Washington, but I don't believe her.
5. This broken bicycle needs fixing before someone can ride it.
6. I can't understand driving such a big car when gas prices are so high, not to mention what it does to
the environment.
7. She refused to speak to me after our fight.
8. The wilderness adventure course lasts ten days and involves hiking more than fifty miles through
rugged mountainous terrain.
9. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you don't understand the directions.
10. She managed to communicate with them, even though she didn't speak their language.
Ex 4
1. She pretended to be a student in order to get a student discount.
2. She waited to see what would happen next.
3. The child denied stealing the piece of candy.
4. We fully intend to pay you for all the work you have done for us.
5. You seem to be a little distracted. Is everything alright?
6. Laura and Ed discussed moving to the city to find work; however, in the end, they decided against
relocating.
7. She refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
8. After his accident last year, he would never consider buying another motorcycle.
9. Margaret just happened to find the lost car keys while she was looking for something else.
10. He never admitted having the wild party while his parents were out of town.