I. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. “Did you finish the report?” “Yes, but I wish I (know) how hard it (be).”
2. “Are there any dinosaurs living now?” “Oh, no. They (be) extinct for millions of years.”
3. “Was Jack wearing a seat belt?” “Yes. He (injure) without it.”
4. “Jack is quite a scholar.” “Yes, in addition to (know) Latin, he also speaks Greek.”
5. “Why is Jane upset?” “She’s disappointed because her son’s low test scores prevented him from (admit) to university.”
6. “Why are you in such a hurry?” “The librarian said it was important that I return the book immediately.”
7. “Janet said that you (read) the novel three times.” “Yes, I found it very amusing.”
8. “Are you sorry that you didn’t take pictures?” “Yes, I regret (not take) any.”
9. As it (not rain) for several months, there was a shortage of water.
10. The secretary has been busy (type) all afternoon.
11. She’d rather we (stay) home than (go) on a picnic in such weather.
12. She stopped walking. On the other side of the road (be) the bus stop where first (meet) him.
13. At this time next week they (sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
14. The grass looks as if it (not cut) for years.
15. The city now (crowd) with people who (seek) employment.