Read all the word groups given below 4-5 times – ALOUD. Read them by leaving out the words in brackets:  

Group 1:

 He asked me if I wanted it. (I) said ‘no’.

They are in London. (I) hope they are well.

I haven’t given him anything so far. (I) feel guilty.

(I) beg your pardon.

We heard some noise. (We) thought it was the children.

They told us everything. (We) believe they are right.

Those people were cheating him. (He) trusts everybody.

He likes music. (He) listens to the radio every day.

She saw the advertisement. (She) asked me about it.

She is coming tomorrow. (She) wants some books.

His watch has a beautiful dial. (It) shines at night.

(It) serves them right.

(It) looks like rain.

Is that his car? (It) seems new

He got his house white-washed. (It) cost him six thousand rupees or so.

(It) sounds fine to me.

Both were here yesterday. (They) looked upset.

Group 2

Has he sent it yet? (I) haven’t got it so far.

(I) don’t know where it is.

(I) can’t hear you.

Why should we reply? (We) haven’t even heard of him.

He may have forgotten. (He) hasn’t said a word about it.

She will be here tomorrow. (She) hasn’t paid our bill yet.

They’re repairing the Air conditioner. (It) hasn’t been working for sometime now.

They should have come by three. (They) haven’t come yet.

Please tell him one thing. (I) won’t do it any more.

Your assistant telephoned. (He) won’t be coming today.

She’s not well. (She) can’t meet you now.

I don’t know who it was. (It) can’t be John.

They are deaf. (They) can’t hear anything.

(It) won’t be any use complaining to him.

(I) couldn’t get there in time.

I’ll get you one of that. (You) needn’t worry about It.

They can start the meeting in time. (They) needn’t wait for me.

He is a peculiar type. (He) may not like all this.

That isn’t a methodic approach. (It) won’t work.

Oh, I get by. (I) mustn’t complain.

He was very rude. (He) oughtn’t to have behaved like that.

Nowadays, she is always nervous. (She) usedn’t to be like that.

I usually get up early. (I) don’t want to miss the morning breeze.

She told us you are asleep. (We) didn’t want to wake you.

He is a lazy fellow. (He) doesn’t take any interest in his work.

They bought it two years back. (It) doesn’t look old at all.

They want that one itself. (They) don’t want anything cheaper.

Group 3

I’m already late. (I) must hurry.

She says he’s been asking about us. (We) must invite him over one of these days.

I’ve spoiled everything. (I) must be more careful next time.

She didn’t speak to you? (She) may have been busy.

You can try asking them. (They) may allow you.

I couldn’t see the beginning. (I) ought to have got early.

We’re again late. (We) ought to be punctual the next time at least.

Look at his shirt and pants. (He) ought to be more well-dressed.

I know her very well. (She) used to be my class-mate.

Those days, they could afford it. (They) used to be very rich, you know.

Look at that man. (He) must be one of their employees.

(It) must be true.

(I’m) sorry I’m late.

What did the doctors say? (I am) anxious to know.

We’ll give you the best. (We are) very particular about quality.

I’m not a doctor. (I’m a) musician.

He has failed again. (He is) a good-for-nothing fellow.

She looked after us properly. (She was) very kind to everyone.

How are your parents? (They’re) very well, I hope.

We used to meet them very often. (They were) a fine lot you know.

Did he say so? (That’s) very interesting.

(It’s) good to see you again.

(It’s) no use complaining.

(It’s) not that I’m against the proposal.

(It’s) a pity she can’t come.

(It’s a) fine book.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. (It’s the) best novel I’ve ever read, perhaps.

I think I know that man. (I’ve) met him somewhere.

We want to talk to him. (We’ve) been waiting here for long.

I’ve got to go now. (I’ll) meet you tomorrow.

We need it for the exhibition. (We’ll) give it to you after that.

I’m leaving by the evening flight. (I’ll) see you soon.

(I’ll) see you later.

She isn’t here now. (She has) gone abroad.

Last year, they were away for a week. (They had) gone on a trip to London.

She’s fine. (She’s) keeping well.

There’s no trouble with it. (It’s) working properly.

She’ll be there by this time tomorrow. (She’ll) be starting very early.

I’ve taught them a lesson. (They’ll) remember it throughout their life.

There are a lot of things to do. (I’m) going to get married.

Group 4:

(There’s) nothing to worry about.

Please come in. (There’s) something I want to tell you.

You can easily get it. (There are) several good shops here.

Yes, I saw the crowd. (There were) one hundred and forty applicants, you know.

Everything has gone off very well. (There has been) no trouble so far.

Their new computers are quite reliable. (There have been) no complaints so far.

You will have to go for the first show. (There won’t be) any second show from tomorrow.

I’m a little afraid. (There’s an) elephant at the gate.

I had been to my village yesterday. (There was a) festival at our temple.

(There) won’t be any meeting tomorrow.

(There) must there be somebody at the gate.

(There) seems to be no alternative.

(There) should be no difficulty in getting it.

Group 5:

(A) lot of people asked me about it.

(An) uncle of hers has died.

(A) friend of mine is getting married.

(The) difference is this.

(The) fact is, their team has defeated us.

(The) bottom line is, we need their support.

(The) world’s best washing machine.

Group 6:

You plan to start an exporting business? (That is a) very good idea.

Did you hear what he asked? (That was an) unfortunate question.

John, meet someone here. (This is a) friend of mine.

This place has completely changed. (This was a) large forest once.

Have you seen his house? (It is a) big palace.

I saw it last week. (It was a) fine show.

Do you know that man? (He is a) neighbour of John’s.

The man I saw was not nice to look at. (He was a) tall, dark fellow, with a scar on his face.

His sister is coming tomorrow. (She is an) artist of some sort.

I saw a rich lady yesterday. (She was an) elderly woman with rings on all fingers.

They won’t hide anything from me. (They are the) closest friends you can have.

They used to be a strong team. (They were the) champions in 1981.

The next payment is only a week away. (That will be the) last instalment.

He’s planning to leave the company. (That will be) a big loss to them.

(That’ll) be five hundred and fifty rupees.

(My) father’s out of town.

(My) uncle told me about it.

Group 7:

Yesterday, many people asked about him. (I) wonder what he has done, I do.

He oughtn’t to have said that to her. (She) slapped him across his face, she did.

He is a curious fellow. (He) doesn’t like music, he doesn’t.

What wicked fellows they are! (We are) going to teach them a lesson, we are.

She couldn’t answer their questions properly. (She was) too nervous, she was.

Why are you so late? (I’ve) been waiting for you since morning, I have.

The work you gave him? (He has) already finished it, they have.

You won’t even get a crumb of it. (They’ve) already finished it, they have.

I ought to have known. (I was a) fool, I was.

Don’t think you can cheat her. (She is a) smart girl, she is.

It’s a little irritating. (He has a) habit of snoring, he has.

Have you been to their house? (They have a) large garden, they have.

Group 8:

(I am) very tall, aren’t I?

(We are) very proud of it, aren’t we?

(He is) her grandfather, isn’t he?

(She was) crossing the limits, wasn’t she?

(It is) going to rain, isn’t it?

(You were) very late yesterday, weren’t you?

(they are) trying to help you, aren’t they?

(I have) warned you several times, haven’t I?

(He has) given her a lot of help, hasn’t he?

(You have) avoided meeting him so far, haven’t you?

(You will) be there tomorrow, won’t you?

(I am a) fat man, aren’t I?

(We are a) large family, aren’t we?

(He is a) well-built man, isn’t he?

(She was a) bit curious, wasn’t she?

(You were the) soul of the party, weren’t you?

(They were the) organizers of the show, weren’t they?

(It was an) excellent meal, wasn’t it?

(I) told you about it, didn’t I.

(He) showed them the picture, didn’t he?

(She) watches TV everyday, doesn’t she?

(You) told her about it, didn’t you?

(They) haven’t opened the box yet, have they?

(They) don’t go to bed till eleven, do they?

(She) hasn’t stopped crying since then, has she?

(We) haven’t shown any interest in it, have we?

(It) doesn’t mean anything, does it?

(It has) started raining again, hasn’t it?

(He will) replace it tomorrow, won’t he?

(You) didn’t wash it clean, did you?

(She) won’t dare to do it, will she?

(They) won’t acknowledge it, will they?

(I) can’t do it by myself, can I?

(He) mustn’t be so angry, must he?

Group 9:

(Is) he ready?

(Is)anything wrong?

When did he die? (Was) he ill for a long time?

(Is) she going to the there tomorrow?

(Are) we near the Town Hall?

(Were) you angry with me then?

(Are) they doing the repairs properly?

(Does) he want it today?

(Does) she like to do it?

(Do) we have to go there?

(Do) you agree with him?

(Do) they expect us to invite them?

(Did) she ask you anything about me?

(Did) they buy it yesterday?

(Has) he given it to you yet?

(Has) she told you about it?

(Have) we accepted their offer?

(Have) you given up the plan?

(Have) they stopped the supplies?

When did the postman come? (Had) she got back by then?

When did the bell ring? (Had) they completed writing by then?

(Will) he come tomorrow?

(Will) she keep her word?

(Shall) we be able to reach in time?

(Will) you keep quiet?

(Will) they carry it safely?

(Has the) light gone out?

(Is the) Post Office far away from here?

Group 10:

You want me to keep this a secret? (Am I) right?

So you want a job? (Are you) serious about it?

I hear they’re in town. (Are they) going to be at the party?

What did he say? (Is it) anything important?

Oh, brother. (Has it) started raining so early?

What did he say about it? (Is he) planning to vacate the house this week?

This is the third time I’m meeting them here. (Do they) come here very often?

How’s your brother? (Did he) ask about us?

He’s above 35 or so. (Does it) matter very much?

(Do you) want to have a look at it? (Do you) want another sheet of paper?

(Do you) know who I saw?

You said you would let me know. (Have you) made up your mind?

How about his employers? (Do they) pay very well?

Do you want to see it? (Shall I) bring it tomorrow.

I had sent you a letter. (Did you) get it?

I want one like yours. (Does it) cost very much?

How about something to drink? (Can I) get you a cup of tea?

Group 11:

(Is there a) restaurant near here?

(Are there) any differences of opinion?

(Is there) any message for me?

I couldn’t attend the meeting. (was there) any discussion about the conveyance allowance?

(Are there) any book-shops around here?

I couldn’t watch TV yesterday. (Were there) any good programmes?

Group 12:

(Is he) coming with us, that man?

(What she) wearing a red sari, his sister?

(Are they) digging your ditch, those workers?

(Were you) hiding it from her, you fool?

(Is it) interesting, this book?

(Has he) seen that film, your father?

(Had she) been staying here before her father died, that woman?

(Have they) forgotten the instructions, your people?

Group 13:

(Be) careful with that knife.

(Come) this way.

(Go) that way.