Conjugate I
If you meet Lucy, can you tell her Tom ______________ (need) to speak to her?
needs
If they worked more hours, they ______________ (earn) a better salary.
would earn
I’m studying for my exam tomorrow.
Lisa ...
Lisa said she was studying for her exam the next day.
They said the letter might arrive / must arrive tomorrow, but they aren't sure about it.
might
I enjoy listening / to listen to music while I work.
listening
I would tell her the truth if I ______________ (be) you.
were
It’s hard ______________ (remember) phone numbers without writing them down.
to remember
Edgar to Charles: I’ll call you later to confirm the time.
Edgar ...
Edgar told Charles he would call him later to confirm the time.
Don’t forget, I’ll call / I call you as soon as the meeting finishes.
I'll call
He said me / – he was too busy to help with the project.
-
______________ (swim) in cold water can be quite refreshing in the summer.
Swimming
Be careful ______________ (not spill) the coffee on the new carpet.
not to spill
I can’t make it to the party tonight.
Laura ...
Laura said she couldn't make it to the party that night.
I’d apologize if I was / were you. It wasn’t a nice thing to say.
were
I’ve seen a few of / a little of his films. They’re very artistic.
a few of
If we had taken a different route, we ______________ (arrive) earlier.
would have arrived
Their house ______________ (damage) by the storm last night.
was damaged
What time does the train arrive?
Charlie ...
Charlie asked what time the train arrived.
Do you know when the conference starts / is starting?
starts
You won’t succeed unless / if you don’t put in more effort.
if
Most books ______________ (sell) at discounted prices during the festival each year.
are sold
I’d have felt more confident about the exam if I ______________ (not miss) the last few lessons.
hadn't missed
Rose to Dylan: Did you enjoy the film last night?
Rose ...
Rose asked Dylan if he had enjoyed the film the night before.
She admitted stealing / to steal the money but promised to return it.
stealing
Take your time! We’ve got a lot of / plenty of time before the flight.
a lot of / plenty of