7(1) Dear Tom, Well, this time next week you’ll be somewhere in Europe on a train. I’m sure any mum would worry! Actually, you’re very lucky. I’d love to ___ able to go off around the world. One word; a contraction counts as one., be, 7(2) I often wish I ___ travelled more when I was younger. One word., had, 7(3) I really hope you ___ yourself, but do be careful, won’t you? You’re only 18 after all. One word., enjoy, 7(4) Do take care with your money, won’t you? And I’d rather you ___ spend too many nights in your tent alone. It’s so dangerous. One word; a contraction counts as one., didn't, 7(5) I suggest you only ___ your tent in a proper camp site. One word., use, pitch, 7(6) I wish you ___ going quite so soon. One word; a contraction counts as one., weren't, 7(7) It’s a pity you ___ stay until after Dad’s 50th birthday. But never mind. One word., cannot, can't, 7(8) I wish Dad ___ be at the airport to see you off, but he’s got some really important business that day. One word., could, 7(9) Suppose we ___ out to see you in June?!! ... Just a thought. One word., come, came, fly, flew, 7(10) Anyway, just remember, if you get into any trouble, we’re only a phone call away, and come what ___, we’ll always be there for you. Love, Mum. One word., may

Advanced Language Practice Grammar 9: Exercise 7

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