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Had Better vs. It’s Time Exercise

June 8, 2023 - A1pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1We had better ............... the tank now. It is almost empty.
Wrong!
After "had better", use the base verb "fill".
2She had better ............... to her parents.
Wrong!
After "had better", use the base verb "listen".
3Our washing machine keeps breaking down. It is time ............... another one.
Wrong!
When there is no subject after "It's time", use the to-infinitive "to buy".
4You ............... get those bulbs changed before someone gets hurt.
Wrong!
The correct form for strong advice is "had better".
5The sky is cloudy. You ............... take an umbrella when you go out.
Wrong!
Use "had better" to give strong advice about a possible problem.
6She hates her current position. It is time she ............... another job.
Wrong!
After "It's time" plus a subject, use the past form "found" for a present need.
7It is getting dark. It is time we ............... home.
Wrong!
After "It's time" plus a subject, use the past form "went" for a present or future action.
8She does not have a job. It is time she ............... one.
Wrong!
After "It's time" plus a subject, use the past form "found".
9It is time you ............... something about that letter from the tax office.
Wrong!
After "It's time" plus a subject, use the past form "did".
10It is time he ............... his mistake.
Wrong!
After "It's time" plus a subject, use the past form "realized".
11You had better ............... your ways before you lose all your friends.
Wrong!
After "had better", use the base verb "change".
12You have a bad cut. You had better ............... a plaster on it.
Wrong!
After "had better", use the base verb "put".
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Answers

  1. We had better fill the tank now. It is almost empty.
  2. She had better listen to her parents.
  3. Our washing machine keeps breaking down. It is time to buy another one.
  4. You had better get those bulbs changed before someone gets hurt.
  5. The sky is cloudy. You had better take an umbrella when you go out.
  6. She hates her current position. It is time she found another job.
  7. It is getting dark. It is time we went home.
  8. She does not have a job. It is time she found one.
  9. It is time you did something about that letter from the tax office.
  10. It is time he realized his mistake.
  11. You had better change your ways before you lose all your friends.
  12. You have a bad cut. You had better put a plaster on it.
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