Worksheet 3

1. Main verbs v. auxiliaries

Are the verbs in italics main verbs or auxiliaries?
  
  1.  He must be sleeping.
2.  It is a good idea.
3.  He is studying for his exams.
4.  It should have been finished by yesterday morning.
5.  They have two expensive cars.
6.  They are having a great time on holiday in Italy.
7.  The house will have been sold by the end of this month.
8.  No, thanks. I don't need any help.
9.  This matter will be discussed late.
10. I always do my best.


2. Finite v. nonfinite

Are the following verbs  finite or nonfinite?

  1.  You can come later today.
2.  She finished the project last night.
3.  Knowing my temper, I didn't reply.
4.  Puzzled by the question, he remained silent.
5.  The best thing would be to tell everybody.
6.  I think I owe you some money.
7.  He lost the key again.
8.  Phone me tomorrow morning.
9.  It is essential that every child have the same
educationhal opportunities.
10. They are watching football.
  

Spelling changes

Fill in the words in brackets in the correct form, pay
attention to their spelling!

  1.  He is a real adventurer. He has _______________ (travel)
     almost all over the world.
2.  Who ___________ (type) the letter for you?
3.  She was ___________ (carry) a heavy bag.
4.  He finally ___________ (rebel) against his strict
upbringing.
5.  I am not very good at _________ (bake), but my mother is.
6.  I didn't believe him a word. He was ___________ (lie) as
usual.
7.  Who _________ (pay) for the drinks?
8.  The children were _________ (vie) for their mother's
attention.
9.  She looks strange. -- Well, she has has her hair _________
(dye).
10. She was clearly __________ (revel) in her new-found
freedom.