Page 89 - English Grammar in Use Suppl. Ex. - Fifth Edition

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130 Complete the email with the correct form of say or tell.
From: Nathan Cripps
To: Stephanie Peters
Subject: Talk with my dad

Hello Stephanie,
I must (1) tell you about the talk I had with my dad last weekend.
We talked for hours and I (2) him all about
the plans we’ve made for our business. At first, he wasn’t very interested and he
(3) he didn’t think we were old enough to run a
business. But then I (4) him that we had already
talked to a small business adviser, and she (5) that
the plan seemed realistic. She agreed that all we need is a small loan at a reasonable rate.
So after that he sat down and asked me (6) him
exactly how much money we’d need to start with, and how long for. Eventually he
(7) to me, ‘OK, I think it’s a good plan.
(8) Stephanie that I’ll lend you the money to get
started.’ Honestly, I couldn’t believe he (9) it!
Isn’t it great? I’m really looking forward to seeing you next week so we can talk to him
together and get things going.

All the best,
Nathan

131 There are mistakes in four of these sentences. Correct the sentences where necessary.
Write ‘OK’ if the sentence is already correct.
1 Jen said she had been very happy in her new job said she was very happy
and liked her new boss better than her old one.
2 Michael explained that he couldn’t come to the party
because he was working that evening.
3 We had a great evening with Janet. She was saying
us about her fascinating trip to Kenya.
4 I’m sorry to bother you, but you said to call if I was worried.
5 We were disappointed when the receptionist told that
the hotel was fully booked that week.
6 The museum guard asked the visitors to not touch the exhibits.
7 The tour guide explained that the Severn is the
longest river in England.

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