Replace the italicized parts of the sentence or clauses by the gerundial phrases. model: he said all this and he did not even smile. he said all this without even smiling. 1. we suspected that the boy was lying. − 2. nobody could tell when they were going to return. − 3. she did not want to make an effort. − 4. it is necessary to brush the coat. − 5. it was impossible to reason with her when she felt like this. − 6. she was very clever; she could turn an old dress into a new one. − 7. he wouldn’t say whether he meant to buy the car before he took it for a trial run. − 8. let’s go out for dinner. i don’t feel well enough to cook anything. − 9. i don’t like the idea that i should do it all. −
I have done my homework already.
We have no classes today, our teacher has fallen ill.
Have you seen this film?
I haven’t seen him since then.
Has she come yet?
2. Past simple
I have finished reading “Dracula” this week.
I’ve studied Spanish since childhood.
I visited the Louvre last year.
She spoke to him in a low voice.
Did you see Jenny two days ago?
3. Past progressive
When you called I was taking shower.
Charlie and me were already driving home when the engine suddenly stopped.
Were you sleeping when I called?
In the morning our elevator was not working.
I was sleeping when someone knocked at the door.
A receptionist asked him if he wanted Single or double room
Mr. Fields answered he wanted a single one.
Mr. Fields answered he if he had reserved a room/
Mr. Fields answered he had written them from New York a week before.
Mr. Fields answered him what his name is (was).
Mr. Fields answered he is (was) Fields.
A receptionist said to him they had received his letter, and they had reserved a room for him.
Mr. Fields wondered if there was a private bath in that room.
A receptionist said to him that room had a private bath.
Mr. Fields asked her if it was an inside room or an outside room.
A receptionist said to him it was an outside room on the eighth floor — room 816.
Mr. Fields asked her what the charge was.
A receptionist answered him that the charge was eleven dollars a night.
Mr. Fields said he believed that room was quiet and he didn't sleep too well.
A receptionist answered him that room was very quiet as it was on the eighth floor, and he didn't hear much street noise. She asked him how long he was planning to stay.
Mr. Fields answered he was planning to stay for a week.
A receptionist asked him if he was there on business.
Mr. Fields answered her it was partly business and partly pleasure and he had never been to Washington before and he'd like to see the city.
A receptionist said she hoped he would like it there.
Mr. Fields answered he hoped so too.