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Intermediate Language Practice

I wasn ’t drwingfast, was I?

You need a witness to prove this.

She hadn’t met him then, hadshe? You’re surprised by what was said.

They can ’t be here yet, can they? You’re surprised.

You couldn’t jump overit, couldyou? I didiTt suppose that you could!

You shouldn’t do that, should you?

I think it’s wrong.

(L/F)

(R)

(R)

(L/F)

(L/F)

Past continuous Past perfect

• Modals

can

could should

let’s    Let’s uses shallas a tag.

Let’s go to the cinema, shall we?

Problems    Imperative, he and have

Polite instructions use will or won ’t as a tag for the imperative.

Sit down, willyou? Sit down, won’tyou?

There is no difference in meaning in this context.

Be also uses will or won ’t as a tag for the imperative.

B e quiet, will you?    Be quiet, won ’tyou? This is an order!

Have in a polite instruction uses will or won’t with the imperative. Have a seat, won’tyou?

Practice

This unit also includes further practice for Unit 25.

1	a) FIave you ever been to Brazil ?	No, ..J.hw.nt......
Add a short	b) Do you likesausages?	Yes,.....................
answer to each	c) Are you coming to the match tomorrow ?	Yes,.....................
sentence.	d) Did Helen phone you today?	No,.....................
	e) Has Jack done his homework?	Yes,.....................
	f) Can George and Sue skate?	Yes,.....................
	g) Will you be late?	No,.....................
	h) Has Tina got a brother?	No,.....................
	i) Is that your house ?	Yes,.....................
	j) Did Jane give you that book?	No,.....................

Unit 26 Questions2

2

Add a reply ąuestion to each sentence.

3

Add a tag ąuestion to each sentence.

4

Make a new sentence with a tag ąuestion which has the same meaning as the first sentence, and begins as shown. Make any necessary changes.

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a)    We’ve got a test tomorrow.

b)    I don’t understand this sentence.

c)    Sue phoned me last night.

d)    I don’t like ice-cream.

e)    Tom is leaving tomorrow.

f)    There’s a policeman at the door.

g)    Lisa has just had a baby.

h)    I haven’t eaten Chinese food.

i)    There isn’t any milk in the fridge

j)    I met David in France.

a)    We’re nearly there,    ......?

b)    You haven’t got a spare pen,.......................?

c)    You’re coming to my party,.......................?

d)    You won’t be late,.......................?

e)    Harry’s fifteen,.......................?

f) Kate and Pat live in Leeds,.......................?

g)    You don’t feel well,.......................?

h)    You like fish,.......................?

i)    Richarda bought a new bike,.......................?

j)    I shouldn’t tell you this,.......................?

a)    I’m surę that Paul doesn’t like football.

Paul.. Aęe.sri.tlikf. fpdhall..........., ...dmhs..............?

b)    I’m checking that you’ve got a sister.

You.......................................... ?

c)    I don’t think that you’ve done your homework!

You.......................................... ?

d)    Tmangry thatyousatnexttoEllen!

You.......................................... ?

e)    Fm surprised that the guests have arrived.

Theguests.......................................... ?

f)    Fm checking that your name is John.

Yourname.......................................... ?

g)    Fm surprised to meet you and think that your name might be John.

Your name.......................................... ?

h)    You are certain that you didn’t leave your wallet on the desk.

I..........................................,..........................?