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UNIT
EXERCISES 1 Q Q

100.1 Choose from these verbs to complete the sentences, using each verb once only. If possible, use
the pattern were + to-infinitive. If this is not correct, use the past simple form of the verb. (A)

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1 If the police ,... .?T.?-...to..caido him, he'd spend at least five years in prison.
2 If they to reach their target, the order would be lost.
3 If I how to contact Mike, I'd get in touch with him today.
4 If she the next four races, she would be world champion.
5 If I how it worked, I'd explain it to you.
6 If you his first film, I'm sure you'd enjoy this one, too.

100.2 Write new sentences with similar meanings. Begin with the word(s) given. (B & C)
1 John lent me money. Otherwise, I would have gone out of business. Had it not been for John
Lending roe money I would have gone out of business.
2 Return the product to the shop if you have any complaints about it. Should...
3 There would be nowhere for them to stay if they arrived today. Were...
4 I wouldn't have finished this book without Suzanne's help. If it...
5 John is giving me a lift. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to visit you. But for...
6 Megan and I both have e-mail. Without it, it would be difficult for us to keep in touch. Were
it...
Now write some true sentences about your life beginning with:
7 But for... 8 If it hadn't been for... 9 Had it...

100.3 Are the underlined parts of the sentences correct? Correct the ones that are wrong. (D)
1 If they will get married, they'll probably move to France. If they get roamed...
2 If it will make you happy, we'll buy a dishwasher.
3 If you will send me a copy of your previous letter, I will reply immediately.
4 If some extra money will help, take this £200.
5 If anyone will ask for me, I'll be in the cafe.
6 If he will continue to improve, he should be out of hospital next week.
100.4 Make these requests and suggestions more polite. Begin If you would... . (D)
1 Excuse me. I have to make a telephone call.
2 Leave your name and telephone number. I'll call you back as soon as I can.
3 Stay here until I return. I'd appreciate it.

100.5 If possible, rewrite the underlined parts of these sentences with happen to. If it is not possible,
write X after the sentence. (E)
1 If you see Ken, tell him that I'd like to see him. If you happen to see l<en...
2 If you are at home on Monday evening, you must see the TV programme on Korea.
3 If computers could think like humans, then more people would lose their jobs.
4 If I am in New York in December, we must meet up.
5 It's delicious - if you like very sweet things.
6 The world would be very different today if the aeroplane had been invented in 1800.

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