Murphy, English Grammar in Use
Lisa had long hair when she was a child. NOT Lisa had got. Unit 17
Lisa had long hair when she was a child. OR Lisa had got long hair when she was a child. ?
Louise must get very bored in her job. Unit 28
Louise ____ get very bored in her job. Louise se v práci musí velmi nudit.
Mark is a really nice person. You must / have to meet him. own opinion Unit 31
Mark is a really nice person. You ____ meet him.
Max walked into a wall. He can't/couldn't have been looking where he was going. Unit 28
Max walked into a wall. He ____ looking where he was going. Nemohl se dívat, kam šel. (= Jinak není možné, aby se to stalo.)
Nobody suspected the general of being a spy. Unit 62
Nobody suspected the general ____ (be) a spy.
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice. Unit 66
Nothing would prevent him ____ (speak) out against injustice.
Our flight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. Unit 63
Our flight was very early in the morning, so it ____ w__ ____ to bed. Letěli jsme velmi brzy ráno, takže nemělo cenu jít spát.
I expect we'll get used to the noise, but at the moment it's very disturbing. Unit 61
Our new apartment is on a busy street. I expect we'll get ____ to the noise, but at the moment it's very disturbing.
Ow! I've burnt myself. How did you do that? I picked up a hot dish. new information Unit 13
Ow! I ____ (burn) myself. (= new information) How did you do that? I picked up a hot dish.
Paul left the room suddenly. He said "I have to go." → He said he had to go. the situation has changed or finished Unit 48
Paul left the room suddenly. He said "I have to go." → He said he ____ to go.
Paul lives in Berlin now. He likes living there. situation that already exists like / love / hate Unit 58
Paul lives in Berlin now. He likes ____ (live) there.
Paul said, "My new job is boring." → Paul said that his new job is / was boring. if the situation is still the same, it is not necessary to change the verb to the past Unit 48
Paul said, "My new job is boring." → Paul said that his new job ____ boring.
Paul said: "I woke up feeling ill, so I didn't go to work." → Paul said that he woke up / had woken up feeling ill, so he didn't go / hadn't gone to work. Unit 47
Paul said: "I woke up feeling ill, so I didn't go to work." → Paul said that he ____ feeling ill, so he ____ to work.
People sometimes have difficulty reading my writing. Unit 63
People sometimes ____ d__ ____ my writing. Lidé mají někdy potíže se čtením mého písma.
Please go away. I want to be left alone. Unit 43
Please go away. I want to ____ (leave) alone.
We've been painting my bedroom. activity Unit 10
We ___ (paint) my bedroom. (= activity) Malovali jsme ložnici.
We'd been playing tennis for about half an hour when it started to rain heavily. Unit 16
We ___ (play) tennis for about half an hour when it started to rain heavily.
We're going to be late. The meeting starts in five minutes and it takes 15 minutes to get there. Unit 23
We ____ (be) late. The meeting starts in five minutes and it takes 15 minutes to get there.
We were going to travel by train, but then we decided to drive instead. I intended to do it, but didn't do it Unit 20
We ____ (travel) by train, but then we decided to drive instead.
We have trouble getting staff. Unit 63
We ____ t____ ____ (get) staff. Máme problémy se sháněním personálu.
We might/may have to change our plans. Unit 31
We ____ to change our plans. Možná budeme muset změnit své plány.
We are all looking forward to Andy coming home next week. Unit 62
We are all looking forward ____ (Andy, come) home next week.
We asked how to get to the station. question word (what/how etc.) + to + know / decide / remember / forget / learn / explain / understand / wonder / show / tell / ask / advise / teach Unit 54
We asked ____ (get) to the station.
We congratulated Lisa on winning the first prize. Unit 62
We congratulated Lisa ____ (win) the first prize.
We didn't do much shopping. Unit 69
We didn't do m__ shopping. Moc jsme nenakupovali.
We didn't take many pictures. Unit 69
We didn't take m__ pictures. Moc fotek jsme neudělali.
We expected Dan to be late. verb + object + to + want / ask / help / would like / would prefer / tell / advise / remind / warn / invite / encourage / persuade / get / force / teach / allow / enable Unit 55
We expected ____ (Dan, be late).
We had a lovely room in the hotel. We could see the lake. + hear / smell / taste / feel / remember / understand Unit 26
We had a lovely room in the hotel. We ____ (can) see the lake.
We had a really good holiday. It couldn't have been better. Unit 27
We had a really good holiday. It ____ better. Měli jsme opravdu dobrou dovolenou. Nemohlo to být lepší.
We have decided against moving to London. Unit 62
We have decided ____ (move) to London.
We have no jobs at present, but if the situation should change, we will contact you. Unit 34
We have no jobs at present, but if the situation ____ change, we will contact you.
We have plenty of time. You needn't hurry. Unit 32
We have plenty of time. You n____ hurry. Nemusíš spěchat.
We moved to London so that we could see our friends more often. Unit 64
We moved to London ____ ____ we ____ see our friends more often. Přestěhovali jsme se do Londýna, abychom mohli častěji vídat své přátele.
We can't go on living like this. Unit 56
We need to change. We can't go on ____ (live) like this.
We ran ten kilometres without stopping. Unit 60
We ran ten kilometres without ____ (stop).
We used to live very near the motorway. - Did you? It must have been very noisy. Unit 28
We used to live very near the motorway. - Did you? It ____ very noisy. Muselo to být velmi hlučné.
We were maid to wait for two hours. Unit 55
We were maid ____ (wait) for two hours.
We would like to have gone away, but we were too busy at home. I would like to have (done something) Unit 58
We would like to ____ (go away), but we were too busy at home.
We're enjoying our holiday. We're having a great time. for things we do or experience Unit 17
We're enjoying our holiday. We ____ (have) a great time.
We're going to take the train. If we took the bus, it would be cheaper, but the train is quicker. Unit 38
We're going to take the train. If we ____ (take) the bus, it ____ (be) cheaper, but the train is quicker.
What are the advantages of having a car? Unit 60
What are the advantages of ____ (have) a car?
What are you doing at work? You're supposed to be on holiday. Unit 45
What are you doing at work? You ____ to be on holiday. Co děláš v práci? Máš být na dovolené.
What did you do after leaving school? Unit 60
What did you do after ____ (leave) school?
What did you have for breakfast? + lunch / dinner Unit 73
What did you have for breakfast? OR What did you have for the breakfast?
What do you suggest we (should) do? Unit 34
What do you suggest ____? Co navrhuješ, abychom udělali?
What time did you finish work? + when Unit 14
What time ____ (finish / you) work? Kdy jsi skončila v práci?
What time does the film start tonight? Unit 19
What time ____ (start / the film ) start tonight?
What time does the film start? → Do you know what time the film starts? Unit 50
What time does the film start? → Do you know what time ____?
When I've phoned Kate, we can go out. Unit 25
When I ____ (phone) Kate, we can go out.
When Sarah arrived at the party, Paul had already gone home. Unit 15
When Sarah arrived at the party, Paul ____ (go / already / home).
When are you going to get the roof repaired? Unit 46
When are you going to __t the roof repaired?
Where did you have your hair cut? Unit 46
Where ____ your hair cut? Kde ses nechal ostříhat?
Where have you been? I've been looking for you for the last half hour. + how long, since Unit 9
Where have you been? I ___ (look for) you for the last half hour.
Who taught you to drive? Unit 55
Who taught ____ (you, drive)?
I'd rather you drove. Unit 59
Who's going to drive, you or me? I'd rather you ____ (drive). (= I would prefer this)
Why wasn't Emma at work yesterday? in questions the subject is after the first verb Unit 49
Why / Emma / at work yesterday / wasn't?
Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? Unit 60
Why don't you go out instead of ____ (sit) at home all the time?
Would you prefer to eat now or later? + would like / would love / would hate Unit 58
Would you prefer ____ (eat) now or later?
You're always looking at your phone. Don't you have anything else to do? too often Unit 3
You (always / look) at your phone. Don't you have anything else to do?
You can't sit here. There isn't room. Unit 70
You can't sit here. There isn't room. OR You can't sit here. There isn't a room. ? Nemůžeš tu sedět. Není tu místo.
You can't stop people doing what they want. verb + somebody + -ing + imagine, remember, keep Unit 53
You can't stop ____ (people - do - what they want)
You don't look very well. You'd better not go out tonight. Unit 35
You don't look very well. You____ go out tonight. Nevypadáš moc dobře. Raději dnes večer nikam nechoď.
You should apologise for not telling the truth. Unit 62
You should apologise ____ (not tell) the truth.
You went to bed very late last night. You should have gone to bed earlier. Unit 33
You went to bed very late last night. You ____ to bed earlier. Šla jsi včera večer do postele velmi pozdě. Měla jsi jít do postele dříve.
Didn't you hear the doorbell? I rang it three times. Unit 49
___ (hear) the doorbell? I rang it three times. Neslyšel jsi zvonek? Zvonila jsem třikrát.
Shall I open the window? do you want me to open it? Unit 21
____ (I / open the window)? (= do you want me to open it?)
Being unemployed, he doesn't have much money. Unit 68
____ (be) unemployed, he doesn't have much money. (= because he is unemployed)
Having finished her work, she went home. Unit 68
____ (finish) her work, she went home. Poté, co dokončila svou práci, šla domů.
Not having a car, she finds it difficult to get around. Unit 68
____ (not have) a car, she finds it difficult to get around. (= because she doesn't have a car)
Having seen the film twice, I didn't want to see it again. Unit 68
____ (see) the film twice, I didn't want to see it again. (= because I had seen it twice)
Will you please turn the music down? It's too loud. please do it Unit 21
____ (you / please / turn the music down)? It's too loud. Ztlumíš prosím hudbu? Je to moc nahlas.
When I go out, I'll get some bread. for sure Unit 25
____ I go out, I'll get some bread. Až půjdu ven, koupím chleba.
Some children learn very quickly. Unit 71
____ children learn very quickly. (= not all children) Některé děti se učí velmi rychle.
I have a headache. NOT I'm having a headache. possession, relationships, illnesses, appointments Unit 17
I ____ (have) a headache. Bolí mě hlava.
I've always lived in the country. present perfect simple Unit 11
I ____ (live / always) in the country. (= pořád zde žiju)
I've painted my room. completed action, result Unit 10
I ____ (paint) my room. (= completed action, result) Vymaloval jsem svůj pokoj.
I promise I won't be late. + I suggest / I apologise / I advise / I insist / I agree / I refuse Unit 2
I ____ (promise) I won't be late.
I'm reading a really good book at the moment. I'm in the middle of doing it. Unit 1
I ____ (read) a really good book at the moment.
I haven't seen Tom since Monday. Unit 11
I ____ (see) Tom since Monday. Neviděl jsem Toma od pondělí.
I pretended to be reading the newspaper. Unit 54
I pretended ____ the newspaper. (= I pretended that I was reading)
I promised not to be late. Unit 54
I promised ____ (not be) late.
I regret to say that we are unable to accept your offer. Unit 56
I regret ____ (say) that we are unable to accept your offer.
I remembered to lock the door, but I forgot to shut the windows. Unit 56
I remembered ____ (lock) the door, but I forgot to shut the windows.
I saw Kate waiting for a bus. + hear / listen to / watch / feel / smell / find in the middle of doing something Unit 67
I saw Kate ____ (wait) for a bus.
I think it was unfair of him to criticise me. adjective + of somebody to Unit 65
I think it was unfair ____ him ____ criticise me.
I think the government should do more to improve schools. Unit 33
I think the government ____ do more to improve schools. Myslím, že vláda by měla dělat víc pro zlepšení škol.
I tried to move the table, but it was too heavy. Unit 57
I tried ____ (move) the table, but it was too heavy. (so I couldn't move it)
I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested in buying it. I'm thinking of doing something, I would like to do it. Unit 66
I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested ____ (buy) it.
I usually feel tired in the morning. Unit 4
I usually ____ (feel) tired in the morning.
I was afraid to go near the dog because I was afraid of being bitten. Unit 66
I was afraid ____ (go) near the dog because I was afraid ____ (be) bitten.
I was interested to hear that Tanya left her job. I was interested to hear/see/know something = it was interesting for me. Unit 66
I was interested ____ (hear) that Tanya left her job.
I was surprised that he should say such a thing. + strange/odd/funny/typical/natural/interesting/surprising Unit 34
I was surprised that he s__ say such a thing.
I waved to Karen, but failed to attract her attention. verb + -to + offer / agree / refuse / decide / plan / arrrange / hope / forget / manage / promise / threaten / deserve / afford / learn / tend / seem / appear / pretend / claim Unit 54
I waved to Karen, but failed ____ (attract) her attention.
I wish I could help you. Unit 39
I wish I ____ (can) help you.
I wish it would stop raining. we would like something to happen or change Unit 41
I wish it ____ (stop) raining.
I wish you wouldn't keep interrupting me. Unit 41
I wish you ____ (keep) interrupting me. (= please stop interrupting me)
I would love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. + would hate / would prefer Unit 58
I would love ____ (go) to the party, but it was impossible.
I would prefer to stay at home tonight rather than go to the cinema. Unit 59
I would prefer ____ (stay) at home tonight rather than ____ (go) to the cinema.
I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the cinema. Unit 59
I'd rather stay at home tonight ____ go to the cinema.
I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said. Unit 59
I'd rather you ____ (not tell) anyone what I said.
I'll call you again later when I arrive. + while / before / after / as soon as / until Unit 25
I'll call you again later when I ____ (arrive).
I'm a little hungry. I think I'll have something to eat. I think I will Unit 21
I'm a little hungry. I think I ____ (have) something to eat.
I'm fed up with people telling me what to do. Unit 60
I'm fed up with ____ ____ (people, tell) me what to do.
I'm right, aren't I? Unit 52
I'm right, ____ I? Mám pravdu, že?
I'm so tired, I could sleep for a week. Unit 27
I'm so tired, I ____ sleep for a week. Jsem tak unavená. Mohla bych spát týden.
I'm sorry to bother you, but I need to ask you a question. we apologise at the time we do something Unit 66
I'm sorry ____ (bother) you, but I need to ask you a question.
I'm sorry to hear that Nicky lost her job. we regret something that happens Unit 66
I'm sorry ____ (hear) that Nicky lost her job.
I'm sorry for shouting at you yesterday. apologise for something Unit 66
I'm sorry ____ (shout) at you yesterday.
I'm sorry you're not well. I hope you feel better soon. NOT I wish you feel Unit 41
I'm sorry you're not well. I ____e you feel better soon. Je mi líto, že ti není dobře. Přeji ti, aby ses brzy cítil lépe.
I'm surprised Liz didn't get offered the job. Unit 44
I'm surprised Liz ____ (not offer) the job. (= Liz wasn't offered the job)
I'm tired. I'd rather not go out this evening, if you don't mind. Unit 59
I'm tired. I'd rather ____ (not go out) this evening, if you don't mind.
I've got no money. What shall I do? what do you suggest? Unit 21
I've got no money. What ____ (I / do)? (= what do you suggest?)
I've lived here all my life. NOT for all ... Unit 12
I've lived here for all my life. OR I've lived here all my life. ?
I've tried to give her advice, but she won't listen. somebody refuses to do something Unit 21
I've tried to give her advice, but she ____ (not listen). Pokoušel jsem jí poradit, ale neposlouchá mě.
If I didn't want to go to the party, I wouldn't go. But I want to go. Unit 39
If I ____ (not want) to go to the party, I ____ (not go). But I want to go.
If I won a lot of money, I might buy a house. Unit 38
If I won a lot of money, I m____ buy a house.
If I'd gone to the party last night, I would be tired now. Unit 40
If I'd gone to the party last night, I ____ (be) tired now.
If it stopped raining, we could go out. Unit 38
If it stopped raining, we c____ go out.
If the weather hadn't been so bad, we would/could/might have gone out. Unit 40
If the weather hadn't been so bad, we ____/____/____ have gone out.
If there was an election tomorrow, who would you vote for? Unit 38
If there ____ an election tomorrow, who would you vote for?
If you had locked the car, it wouldn't have been stolen. Unit 43
If you had locked the car, it wouldn't ____ (steal).
It's very crowded here. I wish there weren't so many people. Unit 39
It's very crowded here. I wish there ____ (not be) so many people.
She's used to him being away. Unit 61
Katherine's husband is often away from home. She doesn't mind this. She's used to him ____ (be) away.
Let's go for a walk, shall we? Unit 52
Let's go for a walk, s__ we?
Kate must be fed up with studying. Unit 60
Kate must be fed up with ____ (study).
I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. Unit 59
I prefer ____ (drive) r___ t___ ____ (travel) by train.
I prefer driving to / rather than travelling by train. Unit 59
I prefer driving ____ /____ travelling by train.
"Drink plenty of water," the doctor said to me. → The doctor told me to drink plenty of water. Unit 48
"Drink plenty of water," the doctor said to me. → The doctor t__ ____ ____ ____ plenty of water.
A: "You didn't lock the door, did you?" B: "No, I forgot." Unit 52
A: "You didn't lock the door, ____?" B: "No, I forgot."
A: Are you going to the party? B: No, I haven't been invited. Unit 43
A: Are you going to the party? B: No, I ____ (invite).
A: I wonder why David was in such a bad mood yesterday. B: He may not have been feeling well. Unit 29
A: I wonder why David was in such a bad mood yesterday. B: He may ____ well. (= perhaps he wasn't feeling well)
A: Would you like some coffee? B: No, thanks. Unit 37
A: ____ you like some coffee? B: No, thanks.
I'll probably be home late tonight. + I'm sure / I think / I don't think / I wonder Unit 22
I ____ (be home / probably) late tonight.
I prefer this coat to the other one. Unit 59
I prefer this coat ____ the other one.
I get up at 8 o'clock every morning. how often Unit 2
I ____ (get up) at 8 o'clock every morning.
A: I wonder why Kate didn't answer the phone. B: She might have been asleep. Unit 29
A:I wonder why Kate didn't answer the phone. B: She might ____ asleep. (= perhaps she was asleep)
A: "Do you think it will rain?" B: "I hope not." Unit 51
A: "Do you think it will rain?" B: "____." (= I hope it won't rain)
A: "I never read newspapers." B: "Neither do I." Unit 51
A: "I never read newspapers." B: "____" (= I never read newspapers either) Unit 51
A: "I'm tired." B: "So am I." Unit 51
A: "I'm tired." B: "____" (= I'm tired too)
A: "Is Kate working tomorrow?" B: "I suppose so." Unit 51
A: "Is Kate working tomorrow?" B: "____." (= I suppose she is working tomorrow)
A: "It rained every day during our holiday." B: "Did it? What a shame!" Unit 51
A: "It rained every day during our holiday." B: "____ it? What a shame!"
A: "You couldn't do me a favour, could you?" B: "It depends what it is." negative sentence + positive tag = we ask for things or information, or we ask somebody to do something Unit 52
A: "You couldn't do me a favour, ____?" B: "It depends what it is."
AMY: I promise I won't be late. → Amy promised that she wouldn't be late. Unit 36
AMY: I promise I won't be late. → Amy promised that she ____ late.
After discussing the economy, the president went on to talk about foreign policy. Unit 56
After discussing the economy, the president went on ____ (talk) about foreign policy.
Alex is getting married next month. Unit 19
Alex ____ (get) married next month.
Amy has sent lots of emails this morning. how much, how many, how many times for completed actions Unit 10
Amy ____ (send) lots of emails this morning. Amy teď ráno odeslala hodně e-mailů.
Amy is writing emails. She's been writing emails all morning. how long for something that is still happening Unit 10
Amy is writing emails. She ____ (write) emails all morning.
Amy went to work in spite of feeling ill. Unit 60
Amy went to work in spite of ____ (feel) ill.
Anna looks completely different now. You won't recognize her. what we know or believe about the future Unit 22
Anna looks completely different now. You ____ (not recognize) her.
Anna said: "I'll phone you when I get back." → Anna said that she would phone me when she got back. Unit 47
Anna said: "I'll phone you when I get back." → Anna said that she ____ me when she ____ back.
Anna said: "I've lost my phone." → Anna said that she had lost her phone. Unit 47
Anna said: "I've lost my phone." → Anna said that she ____ her phone.
Are you interested in working for us? Unit 60
Are you interested in ____ (work) for us?
Are you looking forward to going on holiday? Unit 60
Are you looking forward to ____ (go) on holiday?
At first I didn't like my job, but I'm starting to enjoy it now. change that started to happen Unit 1
At first I didn't like my job, but I ___ (start) to enjoy it now.
I've drunk four cups of coffee today. + this evening, this year not finished at the time of speaking Unit 8
I ___ (drink) four cups of coffee today.
Before going out, I phoned Sarah. Unit 60
Before ____ (go) out, I phoned Sarah.
Buses are so expensive these days, you might as well get a taxi. Unit 30
Buses are so expensive these days, you ____ get a taxi. Autobusy jsou dnes tak drahé, bude nejlepší, když si vezmeš taxi.
Can you smell something burning? Unit 67
Can you smell something ____?
I now regret saying what I said. Unit 56
I now regret ____ (say) what I said. I shouldn't have said it.
It's the first time he has driven a car. Unit 8
Dan is having a driving lesson. It's the first lesson. It's the first time he ____ (drive) a car.
Did anybody see you? → I don't know if/whether anybody saw me. Unit 50
Did anybody see you? → I don't know ____ anybody saw me.
Did you cut yourself shaving? Unit 68
Did you cut yourself ____ (shave)? Pořezal ses, když ses holil?
Did you go out last night or were you too tired? Unit 5
Did you go out last night or ____ (be) you too tired?
Do you have these shoes in size 43 ? + platform 5 / room 126 / page 29 / vitamin A / section B / ... Unit 73
Do you have these shoes in size 43? OR Do you have these shoes in the size 43?
Do you live in a town or in the country? + the world / the sky / the universe / the sea / the sun / the ground / the moon / the earth Unit 73
Do you live in a town or in ____ country? Žiješ ve městě, nebo na venkově?
Do you mind if I use your phone charger? Unit 37
Do you m__ if I use your phone charger?
Do you think you could take me to the airport? Unit 37
Do you think you c__ take me to the airport?
Don't be late, will you? Unit 52
Don't be late, w__ you?
Don't phone between 7 and 8. We'll be eating. Unit 24
Don't phone between 7 and 8. We ____ (eat).
Don't worry if I'm late tonight. Unit 25
Don't worry ____ I'm late tonight. Nedělej si starosti, pokud dnes večer budu mít zpoždění.
Emma phoned somebody. → Who did Emma phone? Unit 49
Emma phoned somebody. → Who phoned Emma? OR Who did Emma phone? ?
Enjoy your holiday. I hope you have good weather. + accomodation / advice / baggage / behaviour / bread / chaos / damage / furniture / information / luck / luggage / news / permission / progress / scenery / traffic / work Unit 70
Enjoy your holiday. I hope you have good weather. OR Enjoy your holiday. I hope you have a good weather. ?
Every day the population of the world increases by about 200,000 people. things that happen repeatedly Unit 3
Every day the population of the world ____ (increase) by about 200,000 people.
Every morning they meet in the same cafe. They've been going there for years. repeated actions Unit 9
Every morning they meet in the same cafe. They ___ (go) there for years.
Everybody helped clean up / to clean up after the party. Unit 57
Everybody helped ____ (clean up) after the party.
Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. the next / the last / the only / the first / the second Unit 65
Everybody was late except me. I was ____ only one ____ arrive on time.
Everything is fine right now. Things couldn't be better. Unit 27
Everything is fine right now. Things ____ better. Všechno je momentálně ok. Nemohlo by to být lepší.
Everything was OK. You needn't have worried. Unit 32
Everything was OK. You ____ (not worry). (= you worried, but it was not necessary) Vše bylo OK. Nemusel sis dělat starosti.
Have you ever had your bike stolen? Unit 46
Have you ever ____ your bike stolen?
Have you seen my keys? I seem to have lost them. Unit 54
Have you seen my keys? I seem ____ them. (= it seems that I have lost them)
He accused me of telling lies. Unit 62
He accused me ____ (tell) lies.
He admitted stealing / having stolen the money. Unit 53
He admitted ____ (steal - the money).
He didn't go out last night. He would have gone out if he hadn't been so tired. Unit 40
He didn't go out last night. He ____ (go out) if he ____ (not be) so tired.
He doesn't approve of swearing. Unit 62
He doesn't approve ____ (swear).
He spent hours trying to repair the clock. spend time doing something Unit 63
He s__ hours ____ to repair the clock. Celé hodiny se snažil hodiny opravit.
He is easy to understand. adjective + to Unit 65
He speaks clearly. It is easy to understand him. → He ____.
He succeeded in getting a place at art school. Unit 66
He succeeded ____ (get) a place at art school.
Helen works eight hours a day, six days a week. + Ł1.50 a kilo / 50 kilometres an hour / about seven hours a night / ... Unit 72
Helen works eight hours ____, six days ____. Helen pracuje osm hodin denně šest dní v týdnu.
Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. Unit 55
Her parents wouldn't let ____ (her, go) out alone.
How is the word pronounced? Unit 42
How ____ the word pronounced? Jak se to slovo vyslovuje?
How about meeting for lunch tomorrow? Unit 60
How about ____ (meet) for lunch tomorrow?
How long have they had their car? have = NOT present perfect continuous Unit 11
How long ____ (have / they) their car? Jak dlouho mají auto?
I used to think Mark was unfriendly, but now I realise he's a very nice person. for things that were true, but are not true any more Unit 18
I ____ (think) Mark was unfriendly, but now I realise he's a very nice person. Myslel jsem si (= už si to nemyslím), že Mark je nepřívětivý, ale teď si uvědomuju, že je to velmi milá osoba.
I was walking along the road when I saw Dan. So I stopped, and we talked for a while. Unit 6
I ____ (walk) along the road when I ____ (see) Dan. So I ____ (stop), and we ____ (talk) for a while.
I had no trouble finding a place to stay. Unit 63
I ____ ____ t__ ____ a place to stay. Neměl jsem problém najít místo k bydlení.
I waste a lot of time doing nothing. waste time doing something Unit 63
I ____ a lot of time ____ nothing. Ztrácím spoustu času nicneděláním.
I can't find my bag. Have you seen it? do you know where it is now? Unit 7
I can't find my bag. you / see / it?
I can't understand why he's being so selfish. He isn't usually like that. behaviour Unit 4
I can't understand why he ____ (be) so selfish. He isn't usually like that.
I didn't dare tell / to tell him. Unit 54
I didn't dare ____ (tell) him.
I didn't hear you come in. + listen to / watch / feel from start to finish Unit 67
I didn't hear you ____ (come) in.
I didn't know where Max was, but I managed to find him in the end. Unit 26
I didn't know where Max was, but I m___ to find him in the end.
I didn't like the way the furniture was arranged, so I tried moving the table to the other side of the room. Unit 57
I didn't like the way the furniture was arranged, so I tried ____ (move) the table to the other side of the room. But it didn't look right, so I moved it back again.
I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. Unit 55
I didn't move the piano by myself. I got ____ (somebody, help) me.
I didn't need to go out, so I stayed at home. Unit 32
I didn't need to go out, so I stayed at home. OR I needn't have gone out, so I stayed at home. ?
I don't feel like going out tonight. Unit 62
I don't feel ____ (go out) tonight.
I don't like having my picture taken. Unit 46
I don't like ____ my picture taken. Nemám rád, když mě někdo fotí.
I prefer to live / living in the country. Unit 59
I don't like cities. I prefer ____ (live) in the country.
I don't like going to the dentist. Unit 72
I don't like going to the dentist. OR I don't like going to a dentist. ?
I don't think I'll go out tonight. I'm too tired. I think I will Unit 21
I don't think I ____ (go out) tonight. I'm too tired.
I feel sick. I wish I hadn't eaten so much. Unit 40
I feel sick. I wish I ____ (not eat) so much. (I ate too much)
I feel terrible. I think I'm going to be sick. Unit 20
I feel terrible. I think I ____ (be) sick.
I have a few things to do. Unit 69
I have a f__ things to do. Musím udělat několik věcí.
I have a little work to do. Unit 69
I have a l__ work to do. Mám trochu práce.
I have to meet Amy in ten minutes. I'd better go now or I'll be late. a specific situation Unit 35
I have to meet Amy in ten minutes. I____ go now or I'll be late. Za deset minut mám schůzku s Amy. Raději už půjdu, nebo přijdu pozdě.
I hear the party was great. I wish I could have gone. Unit 41
I hear the party was great. I wish I could ____. (but I couldn't go)
I hope Kate passes the exam. hope + present Unit 22
I hope Kate ____ (pass) the exam. Doufám, že Kate složí zkoušku.
I hurried so that I wouldn't be late. Unit 64
I hurried ____ ____ I ____ be late. Spěchal jsem, abych nepřišel pozdě.
I insisted that he should apologise. + demand / recommend / suggest / propose Unit 34
I insisted that he s__ apologise.
I clearly remember locking it. Unit 56
I know I locked the door. I clearly remember ____ (lock) it.
I like cleaning the kitchen. Unit 58
I like ____ (clean) the kitchen. (= I enjoy it)
I looked for Max everywhere, but I couldn't find him. Unit 26
I looked for Max everywhere, but I ____ find him. Hledal jsem Maxe všude, ale nemohl jsem ho najít.
I made him promise that he wouldn't tell anybody what happened. Unit 55
I made ____ (him, promise) that he wouldn't tell anybody what happened.
It's two years since I last saw Joe. OR It's been two years since I last saw Joe. Unit 12
It ____ (be) two years since I last saw Joe.
It was raining when I got up. Unit 6
It ____ (rain) when I ____ (get up).
He is alleged to have stolen a car. + believed / considered / expected / known / reported / thought / understood Unit 45
It is alleged that he stole a car. → He ____.
It was a long and tiring journey. We were glad to get home. adjective + to Unit 65
It was a long and tiring journey. We were glad ____ (get) home.
It wasn't your fault. It was bad luck. Unit 69
It wasn't your fault. It was bad luck. OR It wasn't your fault. It was a bad luck. ?
It's no use worrying about what happened. There's nothing you can do about it. Unit 63
It's ____ ____ w____ about what happened. There's nothing you can do about it. Nemá smysl se trápit tím, co se stalo. Nemůžeš s tím nic dělat.
It's no good trying to persuade me. You won't succeed. Unit 63
It's ____ g__ ____ to persuade me. You won't succeed. Nemá cenu se mě snažit přesvědčit. To se ti nepodaří.
It's a shame you didn't see the film. You would have liked it. Unit 36
It's a shame you didn't see the film. You ____ it. Škoda, že jste film neviděli. Líbil by se ti.
It's essential that everyone should be here on time. + It's important/vital/necessary Unit 34
It's essential that everyone s__ be here on time.
It's good to see you again. We haven't seen each other for a long time. Unit 8
It's good to see you again. We ____ (not see) each other for a long time.
It's hard to find a place to park in the city centre. Unit 64
It's hard to find a place ____ park in the city centre.
It's late. It's time we went home. Unit 35
It's late. It's time we ____ (go) home.
It's not my favourite job, but I like to clean the kitchen as often as possible. Unit 58
It's not my favourite job, but I like ____ (clean) the kitchen as often as possible. (= I choose to do it, but maybe I don't enjoy it)
It's starting to rain. Unit 56
It's starting ____ (rain).
It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it will be closed. Unit 120
It's too late to go to the bank now. ____ ____ ____ we get there, it will be closed.
James is busy practising for the school concert. Unit 63
James is b__ p____ for the school concert. James má spoustu práce s nácvikem na školní koncert.
Jane will be late for the meeting. She's always late. Unit 23
Jane ____ (be) late for the meeting. She's always late.
Jane has to travel a lot for her work. obligation Unit 31
Jane ____ travel a lot for her work. Jane musí kvůli práci hodně cestovat.
Kate is in the kitchen making coffee. Unit 68
Kate is in the kitchen ____ (make) coffee. Kate je v kuchyni a vaří kávu.
Joe will be away until Monday. something continues until a time in the future Unit 120
Joe will be away ____ Monday. (by OR until?)
Joe will be back by Monday. something happens by a time in the future Unit 120
Joe will be back ____ Monday. (by OR until?)
Joe, this is a surprise. Rachel said you were in hospital. what was said is different from what is really true Unit 48
Joe, this is a surprise. Rachel said you ____ (be) in hospital.
Karen finally got to the party at midnight, but by then most of the other guests had left. Unit 120
Karen finally got to the party at midnight, but ____ ____ most of the other guests had left.
Karen's car broke down on the way to the party last night. By the time she arrived, most of the other guests had left. Unit 120
Karen's car broke down on the way to the party last night. ____ ____ ____ she arrived, most of the other guests had left.
Kate was watching TV when we arrived. Unit 6
Kate ____ (watch) TV when we arrived.
My grandfather could speak five languages. general ability Unit 26
My grandfather ____ (can) speak five languages. Můj dědeček uměl mluvit pěti jazyky.
My phone needs charging. Unit 57
My phone needs ____ (charge).
Nicky is thinking of giving up her job. she is considering it Unit 4
Nicky ____ (think) of giving up her job.
Sally always leaves for work at 8.30 in the morning. She won't be at home at 9 o'clock - she'll have gone to work. Unit 24
Sally always leaves for work at 8.30 in the morning. She won't be at home at 9 o'clock - she ____ (go) to work.
Shall I leave now? - No, I should wait a bit. (= I advise you to wait) Unit 34
Shall I leave now? - No, ____ wait a bit. (= I advise you to wait)
Shall we go by train? I'd rather drive. Unit 59
Shall we go by train? I'd rather ____ (drive).
If we take the bus, it will be cheaper. Unit 38
Shall we take the bus or the train? If we ____ (take) the bus, it ____ (be) cheaper.
She denied doing anything wrong. + enjoy / mind / suggest / stop / recommend / admit / avoid / imagine / finish / consider / risk / fancy / give up / put off / go on / carry on / keep / keep on Unit 53
She denied ____ (do) anything wrong.
She might not know. Unit 29
She might ____ know. (= perhaps she doesn't know)
She needs to work harder if she wants to make progress. Unit 57
She needs ____ (work) harder if she wants to make progress.
She tried to be serious, but she couldn't help laughing. Unit 57
She tried to be serious, but she couldn't help ____ (laugh).
She wasn't used to driving on the left. Unit 61
She wasn't used to ____ (drive) on the left.
Carla is a very good student. She's bound to pass the exam. + sure / likely Unit 65
She's bound ____ (pass) the exam.
She's learning English so that she can study in Canada. Unit 64
She's learning English ____ ____ she ___ study in Canada. Učí se anglicky, aby mohla studovat v Kanadě.
Somebody phoned Emma. → Who phoned Emma? Unit 49
Somebody phoned Emma. → Who phoned Emma? OR Who did Emma phone? ?
Stephanie hates flying / to fly. repeated actions + like / love Unit 58
Stephanie hates ____ (fly).
Steve hates being kept waiting. Unit 44
Steve hates ____ kept waiting. (= he hates people keeping him waiting)
Take an umbrella with you. It might/may rain later. Unit 30
Take an umbrella with you. It ____ rain later. (= perhaps it will rain.)
Thanks very much for inviting me to your party. Unit 60
Thanks very much for ____ (invite) me to your party.
The burglars got into the house by breaking a window and climbing in. Unit 60
The burglars got into the house by ____ (break) a window and ____ (climb) in.
The bus isn't always on time. We might/may have to wait a few minutes. Unit 30
The bus isn't always on time. We ____ to wait a few minutes. (= perhaps we will have to wait)
The car wouldn't start. (= it 'refused' to start) Unit 36
The car ____ (start). (= it 'refused' to start)
The car was three years old, but hadn't been used very much. Unit 43
The car was three years old, but ____ (use) very much.
The company I work for isn't doing so well this year. + today / this week Unit 1
The company I work for ____ (not do) so well this year.
The fire spread quickly, but everybody was able to escape. specific situation Unit 26
The fire spread quickly, but everybody ____ to escape. Oheň se rychle rozšířil, ale všichni byli schopni utéct.
The police officer said to us "Where are you going?" → The police officer asked us where we were going. Unit 50
The police officer said to us "Where are you going?" → The police officer asked us where ____.
The president has a team of bodyguards to protect him. purpose Unit 64
The president has a team of bodyguards ____ ____ (protect) him.
The rain didn't stop us from enjoying our holiday. Unit 62
The rain didn't stop us ____ (enjoy) our holiday.
The situation was bad, but it could have been worse. Unit 27
The situation was bad, but it ____ worse. Situace byla špatná, ale mohlo to být horší.
There are many stories about Joe. He's supposed to have robbed a bank many years ago. Unit 45
There are many stories about Joe. He ____ to have robbed a bank many years ago. O Joeovi se vypráví mnoho příběhů. Před mnoha lety prý vyloupil banku.
There are millions of stars in space. Unit 73
There are millions of stars in space. OR There are millions of stars in the space. ?
There are plenty of hotels in the town. It shouldn't be hard to find a place to stay. Unit 33
There are plenty of hotels in the town. It ____ be hard to find a place to stay. Ve městě je spousta hotelů. Nemělo by být těžké najít ubytování.
There was a fight, but nobody got hurt. Unit 44
There was a fight, but nobody __t hurt. (= nobody was hurt)
There was somebody walking behind us. I think we were being followed. Unit 43
There was somebody walking behind us. I think we ____ (follow).
There weren't any chairs for us to sit on, so we sat on the floor. Unit 64
There weren't any chairs ____ us to sit ____, so we sat on the floor.
There's no point in having a car if you never use it. Unit 63
There's ____ ____ ____ ____ a car if you never use it. Nemá smysl mít auto, když ho nikdy nepoužiješ.
There's somebody walking behind us. I think we are being followed. Unit 43
There's somebody walking behind us. I think we ____ (follow).
They can't repair my computer, so I'll have to buy a new one. Unit 31
They can't repair my computer, so I ____ to buy a new one. Nejsou schopni opravit můj počítač, takže budu muset koupit nový.
This cheese smells horrible. I'm not going to eat it. I have already decided to do it, I intend to do it Unit 20
This cheese smells horrible. I ____ (not eat) it.
Tim has an easy job - he's paid a lot of money to do very little. Unit 44
Tim has an easy job - he ____ (pay) a lot of money to do very little. (= somebody pays him a lot)
Tom has lost his key. he doesn't have his key now Unit 13
Tom ____ (lose) his key. (= he doesn't have his key now) Tom ztratil klíče.
Tom lost his key. we don't know whether he has the key now or not Unit 13
Tom ____ (lose) his key. (= we don't know whether he has the key now or not) Tom ztratil klíče.
Two coffees and an orange juice, please. Unit 70
Two ____ and ____, please. Dvě kávy a pomerančový džus, prosím.
| wish Anna were/was here. Unit 39
| wish Anna ____ (be) here.