IT’S TIME IT’S TIME + PAST SIMPLE To talk about the present and future. We mean that the action should have been done before. It’s time you went to bed, it’s already 10 o’clock. We can also say “IT’S ABOUT TIME” or “IT’S HIGH TIME”. It’s about time you started doing some work. It’s high time they were here. I’D RATHER (I WOULD RATHER) I’D RATHER + PAST SIMPLE When we want to say what we want someone or something else to do in the present or future. (I’d rather the meeting started a bit later) I’D RATHER + PAST PERFECT When we want to say what we wanted to happen in the past. (I’d rather she had gone out more warmly dressed) I’D RATHER + INFINITIVE (without TO) To talk about our preferences or other people’s preferences in the present or future. (They’d rather go by bus)
SUPPOSE (= What if..?) SUPPOSE + PRESENT SIMPLE To describe something that may possibly happen or may have happened. (Suppose someone sees you going into the building) SUPPOSE + PAST SIMPLE To talk about something that is just imagination or which is unlikely to happen in the future. (Suppose you won the lottery. What would you buy?) SUPPOSE + PAST PERFECT To talk about something that could have happened but didn’t in the past. (Suppose we hadn’t studied so hard. Do you still think we would have passed?)
Choose the correct alternative in the following sentences. Good luck! 1.
I’d rather you (hadn’t lent / don’t lend / wouldn’t lend) him that book. It was a present from my grandfather.
2.
Suppose we (would leave / left / leave) earlier. Do you think anyone would mind?
3.
It’s time you (leave / had left / left) for the airport. You have to check in two hours before the time on your ticket.
4.
I’d rather (stay / had stayed / stayed) at home tonight because I’ve got so much work to do!
5.
It’s time you (started working / start working / would start working). You haven’t done anything all day.
6.
Just suppose someone (recognize / recognized / had recognized) you. They’ll probably have reported you to the police.
7.
I think I’d rather (walked / had walked / walk ) I haven’t had much exercise recently.
8.
Suppose we (arrive / had arrived / arrived) a bit earlier. Then we’ll be able to help Mary with the food.
9.
Suppose you (had offered / offer / offered) to wash the car. That would put your dad in a good mood!
10.
I’d rather you (don’t keep / hadn’t kept / didn’t keep) criticizing me.
11.
It’s high time they (phone / had phoned / phoned) us.
12.
It’s raining cats and dogs! I’d rather (bring / brought / had brought) the umbrella with me.
13.
If you don’t mind I’d rather (not to sit / not sitting / not sit) next to the window.
14.
I’m afraid it’s time we (go / would go / went) home. We both have to get up early tomorrow morning.
15.
The train is due now so it’s time it (arrives / had arrived / arrived).
16.
Suppose he (had worn / wear / wore) his seatbelt. Do you think he would have suffered so many injuries?
17.
I don’t want to talk about this. I’d rather (not think / wouldn’t think / hadn’t thought) about that problem now.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Good luck!
1.
I’m sorry I didn’t phone him. (WISH) I ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. him.
2.
How about buying her a new CD? (SUPPOSE) Just ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. her a CD.
3.
I regret saying that to her. (ONLY) If ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. that to her.
4.
You should go to bed now. (TIME) It’s ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. to bed.
5.
I would prefer to have a light lunch. (RATHER) I ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. a light lunch.
6.
I’d prefer you not to tell him. (RATHER) I ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. him.
7.
It really annoys me the way you click your fingers. (WISH) I ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. click your fingers.
8.
I am really sorry he isn’t here. (ONLY) If ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. here.
9.
Shouldn’t you start revising for your exams now? (TIME) It’s ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. for your exams.
Choose the correct alternative in the following sentences. Good luck!
1.
I’d rather you (hadn’t lent / don’t lend / wouldn’t lend) him that book. It was a present from my grandfather.
2.
Suppose we (would leave / left / leave) earlier. Do you think anyone would mind?
3.
It’s time you (leave / had left / left) for the airport. You have to check in two hours before the time on your ticket.
4.
I’d rather (stay / had stayed / stayed) at home tonight because I’ve got so much work to do!
5.
It’s time you (started working / start working / would start working). You haven’t done anything all day.
6.
Just suppose someone (recognize / recognized / had recognized) you. They’ll probably have reported you to the police.
7.
I think I’d rather (walked / had walked / walk ) I haven’t had much exercise recently.
8.
Suppose we (arrive / had arrived / arrived) a bit earlier. Then we’ll be able to help Mary with the food.
9.
Suppose you (had offered / offer / offered) to wash the car. That would put your dad in a good mood!
10.
I’d rather you (don’t keep / hadn’t kept / didn’t keep) criticizing me.
11.
It’s high time they (phone / had phoned / phoned) us.
12.
It’s raining cats and dogs! I’d rather (bring / brought / had brought) the umbrella with me.
13.
If you don’t mind I’d rather (not to sit / not sitting / not sit) next to the window.
14.
I’m afraid it’s time we (go / would go / went) home. We both have to get up early tomorrow morning.
15.
The train is due now so it’s time it (arrives / had arrived / arrived).
16.
Suppose he (had worn / wear / wore) his seatbelt. Do you think he would have suffered so many injuries?
17.
I don’t want to talk about this. I’d rather (not think / wouldn’t think/ hadn’t thought) about that problem now.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Good luck!
1.
I’m sorry I didn’t phone him. (WISH) I ……………………WISH I HAD PHONED …………………………………………………….. him.
2.
How about buying her a new CD? (SUPPOSE) Just ……………………SUPPOSE WE BUY / BOUGHT……………………………………………………….. her a CD.
3.
I regret saying that to her. (ONLY) If ………………………ONLY I HADN’T SAID……………………………………………….. that to her.
4.
You should go to bed now. (TIME) It’s ……………………TIME YOU WENT……………………………………………………….. to bed.
5.
I would prefer to have a light lunch. (RATHER) I ………………………………WOULD RATHER HAVE………………………………………………….. a light lunch.
6.
I’d prefer you not to tell him. (RATHER) I ………………………WOULD RATHER YOU DIDN’T TELL………………………………………………….. him.
7.
It really annoys me the way you click your fingers. (WISH) I ……………………………WISH YOU WOULDN’T………………………………….. click your fingers.
8.
I am really sorry he isn’t here. (ONLY) If ……………………………ONLY HE WERE………………………………………….. here.
9.
Shouldn’t you start revising for your exams now? (TIME) It’s …………………………TIME YOU STARTED REVISING …………………………………….. for your exams.