Unit 10 Standard Grammar

Class

Name

1 Use the correct form of the verbs in the box

to complete the sentences.

Date

f didnt have to cook

g had to get up
h needed to get

persuadevisitspeakgrowrememberbuy
1 Sadly, I wasnt able
2
3
4
5
6

Rico in the

hospital.
Was Marcy able
a ticket for the
show?
How did Lisa manage
Leah to go
with her?
I couldnt
where I had put my keys.
They owned some land and were able
their own food.
Could Doug
French?

2 Choose the correct answer.

1 How could she / did she manage to get the job?
2 Tom was so funny he could / managed to make
3
4
5
6

anyone laugh.
After the show, we were able to / could to meet
some of the performers.
I had a problem at school yesterday, but my
teacher could / was able to help me.
Nobody was able to / couldnt get to the exit.
Lori didnt join the choir because she couldnt /
didnt manage to sing.

3 Use the phrases a-h to complete the dialogue.

Cesar: Congratulations! I heard you ran your

Laura:

Cesar:
Laura:

Cesar:
Laura:

marathon in a really fast time. What

1
to prepare?
Well, I didnt do much exercise at all before
that, so first I 2
fit! I started
running every morning before school. I
3
really early, but it was worth it.
4
And
your diet?
I certainly 5
a lot more! But
luckily for me, my Mom prepared my meals,
so I 6
for myself.
So are you planning to run another one?
I7
about that! Training takes
a lot of time, and if I want to go to university
I8
well in my exams.

a did you need to change

b will have to think

4 Complete the sentences with the verb in

parentheses.
1 Its going to rain this afternoon. We
take umbrellas. (need)
2 I didnt understand my homework. I
ask the teacher to help me. (have)
3 Im sorry you failed your exam.
you
take it again next year? (have)
4 Ive had so much to eat, I
to cook
any dinner tonight. (not need)
5 I was working at the theater, so I
pay for my ticket. (not have)
6 I heard you lost your phone.
buy a
new one? (have)

5 Circle the correct words.

1 Our teacher makes / lets us do a lot of
2
3
4
5
6

homework.
My parents dont make / let me stay up late on
school days.
My sister wont make / let me go in her room.
Nobody will make / let you play soccer if you
dont want to.
The weight of all those books made / let the shelf
fall down.
Youre going to Paris? Would you make / let me
come with you?

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form

of make or let.
1 Ricks dad wouldnt
him borrow
his car.
2 I didnt want to steal the money. My friend
me do it.
3 You cant
us work without paying
us for it.
4 I hope Tamis mom will
her come to
my party.
5 Please
me help you with that heavy
case.
6 Our teacher
us stand up when she
comes in.

c had to eat
d did you have to do
e will need to do
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Unit 10 Standard Grammar