Tenses
I ___ to the cinema last night.
went
If I ___ more time, I would travel around the world.
had
You ___ wear a helmet when riding a bike. (obligation)
must
The book ___ by J.K. Rowling. (use Present Simple Passive) (to write)
is written
Direct: “I am tired,” he said.
He said that he was tired.
She usually ___ breakfast at 7 a.m.
has
If it ___ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
rains
I think it ___ rain later.
could / might
The windows ___ yesterday. ( to clean)
were cleaned
Direct: “I will help you,” she said.
She said that she would help.
By the time we arrived, the train ___ already left.
had
I would have helped you if I ___ about the problem.
had known
He ___ speak three languages fluently.
can
The homework ___ by the students now. (to do)
is being done
Direct: “Where are you going?” he asked.
He asked where I was going.
They ___ for two hours when it started raining.
were walking
If you heat ice, it ___ into water.
turns
You ___ have called her — she wasn’t at home. (impossibility / deduction = Schlußfolgerung)
can't
The email ___ before I arrived. (to send)
had been sent
Direct: “I am going to study in Japan,” she said.
She said she was going to study in Japan.
Tomorrow, I ___ my grandparents.
will
If she ___ harder, she would have passed the exam.
had studied
I ___ finish my homework before going out. (necessity / obligation)
have to/must/need to
This room ___ for 3 days. (to rent)
has been rented
Direct: “Don’t forget your homework,” the teacher said.
The teacher told the students not to forget their homework / that they should not forget their homework.