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D1. Write can or could in each blank.

1. I was late for class because I _________ not start my car this morning.

2. They __________ meet us at 6:00 tonight.

3. He wanted to do his homework but he __________ not because he had to study for a
quiz.
4. Ann expected to meet Alice at the shopping center but she ________ not find her.

5. I invited them to my party tomorrow but they __________ not come.

E. Useful expressions

each other by 6:00 (at 6:00 or before 6:00 but
think about not after 6:00)
on the way by this afternoon / Tuesday / next week /
get ready (prepare) June 30

E1. Fill in the blanks. Use some expressions more than once.

1. I have to _________ for my trip. I have to buy a few things and pack my suitcases.
2. The students were talking excitedly to _________

3. You must be there ___________ 1:00. you can come earlier than that but you must not
be late.

4. ____________ to class this morning I saw an accident.
5. If you are not at the airport __________ 7:30 you will be too late to check in.

6. I was __________ studying electrical engineering but I decided to study electronics

instead.
7. Can you have the papers ready __________ next Wednesday? I must have them then.

8. I am not sure that I want to go to Toronto but I will think ________ it.

E2. Use five of the expressions in sentences.

F. Sentence combining: while (S + V + while + S + V) (when + past, while + past
continuous)

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