II. 1
Fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in the brackets
- 1. We have to find new ways to (short) the process of production.
- 2. Although you may not (success) in the beginning, you should keep on trying.
- 3. We’ve only got one day in Paris, so we’d better (make) the best use of the time.
- 4. It is well-known that sports will (strength) the friendship between nations.
- 5. The professor (work) very late last night. The light in his office didn’t go out until midnight.
- 6. Nobody at the meeting would (belief) that the new proposal could be carried out smoothly.
- 7. You (not buy) that book. I have a spare copy and I can give it to you.
- 8. John was arrested by the police for speeding. He (not drive) so fast.
- 9. Mary (not finish) the assignment for she only began reading it this afternoon.
- 10. —I can’t comment on the book. I haven’t read it.
- —You (read) it.