Exercises Directions: Choose the best answer.
1) He talks as if he _____ there at that time. A) was B) were C) had been D) has been Key: C 2) Isn't it about time you _____ to do the work? A) began B) begin C) have begun D) had begun Key: A 3) — I'll pay you by check monthly. — I'd rather you _____ me in cash weekly. A) pay B) will pay C) had paid D) paid Key: D 4) I could go myself but I would sooner you _____ . A) went B) go C) had gone D) will go Key: A 5) In the absence of friction, belts _____ in conveying power from one machine to another. A) will not be used B) could not be used C) can not be used D) may not be used Key: B