EXERCISE 37
1. We had a lot of fun playing games at the picnic.
2. I have trouble understanding Mrs. Maxwell when the speaks. She talks too fast.
3. I spent five hours doing my homework last night.
4. Martha is standing at the corneq waiting for the bus.
5. Michael is sitting in class writing notes.
6. Ms. Anderson is a commuter. Every work day, she spends almost two hours . . . . . to and from work.
7. It was a beautiful spring day. Dorothy was lying under the tree hearing to the birds sing.
8. We wasted our money . . . . . .to that movie. It was very boring.
9. Joe spent all day . . . . ready to leave on vacation.
10. Ted is an indecisive person. He has a hard time. . . . . up his mind about anything.
11. I wondered what the childern were doing while I was gone. When I got home, I found them watching TV.
When Mr. Brown walked into the kitchen, he caught the childern eating some candy even though he'd told them not to spoil their dinners.
13. A : My friend is going to germany next month, but he doesn't speak German. What do you suppose he will have difficulty. . . . ?
B : Well, he might have trouble speaking.
14. A : Did you enjoy your trip to New York City?
B : Very much. We had a good time . . . . .
15. A : This is your first semester at this school. Have you had any problems?
B : Not really, but sometimes I have a hard time. . . . .
16. A : What did you do yesterday?
B : I spent almost all day . . . .

EXERCISE 38
1. Edward stood on the beach looking out over the ocean.
2. Why don't you let him making up his own mind?
3. Jean sat on a park bench watch the ducks swimming in the pond.
4. They refused paying their taxes, so they were sent to jail.
5. It is foolish ignoring physical ailments.
6. Sara is going to spend next year studying at a university in Japan.
7. The sad expression on his face made feeling sorry for him.
8. I didn't know how to get to Harry's house, so I had him drawing a map for me.
9. Barbara has a wonderful sense of humor. She can always make me laugh). . . . .
10. The little boy had a lot of trouble (convinence) anyone that he had seen a mermaid.
11. The teacher had the class opening their books to page 185.
12. It was a hot day and the work was hard. I could feel sweat (trickle) down my back.
13. I went to the pharmacy to hav my prescription (fill)
14. Mr. Flynn is good at telling the difference between diamonds and cut glass.
15. Many people think Mr. Peel will win the election. He has a good chance of electing.
16. I found a penny liying on the sidewalk.
17. My cousins helped me moving into my new apartment.
18. I was tired, so I just watched them (play) volleyball instead of (join) them.
19. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drinking.
20. You shouldn't let children playing with matches.
21. I finally told him(be) queit for a minute and listening to what I had to say.
22. Irene was lying in bed thinking about what a wonderful time she'd had.
23. When shelley needed a pasport photo, she had her picture taking by a professionbl photographer.
24. If you hear any news, I want telling immdiately.
25. Let's (have) Ron and Mauren (join) us for dinner to night, okay?
26. There's a great difference between (be) a freshman and (be) a senior.
27. My English is pretty good, but sometimes I have trouble understanding lectures at school.
28. The illogic of his statemen7 made me (tear) my hair out.
29. Recently Jo has been spending most of her time (do) research for a book on pioneer women.
30. I was getting sleepy, so I had my friend (drive) the car.

EXERCISE 39.
1. Jason wouldn't let them (take) his picture.
2. I couldn't understand what the pessage said, so I had my friend (translate) it for me.
3. No, that's no what I meant (say). How can I make you (understand)?
4. I have finally assembled enough information (begin) writin my thesis.
5. It's serious problem. Something needs (do) about it soon.
6. I was terribly disappointed (discover) that he had lied to me.
7. I had the operator (put) the call through for me.
8. No one could make Ted (feel) afraid. He refused intimidating by anyone.
9. I don't see how she can possibly avoid (fail) the course.
10. Do something! Don't just sit there (twiddle) your thumbs.
11. Emily stopped her car (let) a black cat (run) across the street.
12. He's terrific soccer player! Did you see him (make) that last goal!
13. We spent the entire class period (talk) about the revolution.
14. Karen got along very well in France despite not (be) able to speak French.
15. Mary Beth suggested going on a picnic.
16. I don't like (force) leaving the room (study) whenever my roommate feels like (have) a party.
17. He's at an awkward age. He's old enouh (have) adult problems but too young (know) how (handle) them.
18. (look) at the car after the accident made him (realize)that he was indeed lucky (be) alive.
19. We sat in his kitchen (sip) very hot, strong tea and (eat) chunks of hard cheese.
20. I admit (be) a little nervous about the job interview. I don't know what (expect).
21. I'm tired. I wouldn't nind just (stay) home to night and (get) to bed early.
22. It is the ancient task of the best artists among us (force) us (use) our ability (feel) and (share) emotions.
23. Please speak softly. My roommate is in the order room sleep.
24. I don't anticipate (have) any difficulties (adjust) to a different culture when I go abroad.
25. Isabel expected (admit) to the university, but she wasn't.
26. When Franco went to the barber shop (get) his hair (cut), he had his beard (trim), too.

EXERCISE 40
1. My parents made me to promise writing them once a week.
2. I don't mind having a roommate.
3. Most students want retrun home as soon as possible.
4. When I went to shopping last Saturday, I saw a man driving his car onto the sidewalk.
5. I asked my rommate to let me using his shoe polish.
6. Learning about another country it is very interesting.
7. I don't enjoy playing card games.
8. I heard a car door opening and closing.
9. I had my friend lending me his car.
10. I tried very hard don't making any mistakes.
11. You should visit my country. It is beautiful too.
12.The music director tapped his baton for beginning the rehearsal.
13. Some people prefer save there money spending it.
14. The task of find a person who could help us wasn't difficult.
15. All of us needed to went to the cashier's window.
16. I am looking forward going to swim in the ocean.
17. When your planting a garden, it's important to be known about soils.
18. My mother always make me to be slow down if she think I am driving too fast.
19. One of our fights ended up with me having to sent to the hospital for getting stitches.

EXERCISE 42.
1. A : I think we should increase the membership dues from one dollar to two.
B : That might solve some of our financial problems. Why don't you bring that . . . . . At the next meeting.
2. A : Did you hand . . . . . your composition?
B : No. I didn't like it, so I decided to do it . . .
3. A : What time did you get . . . . . this morning?
B : I slept late. I didn't drag my self out of bed until after nine.
4. A : what's the baby's name?
B : Helen. She was named . . . . . . her paternal grandmother.
5. A : I need to get more exercise.
B : Why don't you take . . . . tennis?
6. A : You can't go in there.
B : Why not?
A : Look at that sign. It says, "Keep . . . . . No trespassing."
7. A : I can't reach Fred. There's a busy signal.
B : The hang . . . . and try again later.
8. A : The radio is too loud. Whould you mind if i turned it . . . . . A little?
B : No.
9. A : I can't hear the radio. Could you turn it . . . . a little?
B : Sure.
10. A : What are you doing Saturday night, Bob?
B : I'm taking Virginia . . . . for dinner and a show.