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I have been knowing her since childhood, she’s a great friend.
I've known her ...
When I phoned my friends, they ____________(play) monopoly.
were playing
The doctor refused ___________(tell) about her condition after the surgery.
to tell
If there ___________(be) sales soon, I’ll get them a really nice present
are
Paraphrase using the word in the brackets: My advice to you is to call the manager yourself. (better)
You'd better call the manager yourself.
The gas prices are likely go up because of the political conflict.
... likely TO go up ...
The problem ___________ (already, solve) when they arrived.
had already been solved
Lora insisted on _________(change) the color of the logo from black to blue
changing
If we ___________(live) in the USA, we ___________(travel) to California with our friends in summer.
lived, would travel
Paraphrase using the word in the brackets: It was extremely difficult but I completed the test. (managed)
It was extremely difficult but I managed to complete the test.
He must have got stuck in traffic although it seems unlikely in the middle of the day.
He MIGHT/ COULD/ MAY have got stuck in traffic although it seems unlikely in the middle of the day.
Don’t go there! The floor ________(just, paint).
has just been painted
We can’t afford ___________(do) it now as adults.
to do
If I (have) more free time last week, I(spend) it just lying at the beach.
had had, would have spent
Paraphrase using the word in the brackets: I'm sure I haven't seen him before. (can't)
I can't have seen him before.
You mustn’t pay the rent in advance – you can pay later.
You DON'T HAVE TO pay the rent...
By the time I finish the book the author _______ (write) a new one.
will have written
Don’t you miss ___________(be able) to sleep in the afternoon when you were a child?
being able
When kids (read) books, they (develop) their imagination.
read, develop
Paraphrase using the word in the brackets: The movie release is planned for next month. (due)
The movie is due to be released next month.
We are really looking forward to see you next month at the job fair.
... looking forward to SEEING you
He _________ (live) in Beijing for three years when he lost his job.
had been living/ had lived
The receptionist agreed ___________(change) our room because we promised not ___________(write) a bad review of the hotel.
to change, to write
Last year Bruce (forget) about the start of a holiday season, if his colleagues (remind) him.
would have forgotten, hadn't reminded
Paraphrase using the word in the brackets: There`s a strong possibility that they will offer him a job. (likely)
They are likely to offer him a job.