I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. Ann ( not to learn) the poem by heart yet. She still ( to learn) it.
2. Columbus first ( to take ) cacao beans to Spain in 1502.
3. She (to be) very happy if you (to take) her to the theatre.
4. Come on. We are already late. The play ( to start) in five minutes.
5. Mr. Taylor (to keep) his money in the bank.
II. Fill in the article a or the where necessary.
1. It is ...pity that ...friends you spoke of have not come.
2. Near ...British Museum you can see the tall builiding of ...University of London.
3. She is ...friends of mine. She is ...best friends I have ever had.
4. ..wated is cold. Don't drink it! - I am thirsty. I shall die without ...wated.
5. James Bond is one of ...most famous characters in film history.

III. Use the correct preposition.
1. Supermarkets have become very popular ...the shoppers because you can buy everything you need under ore roof.
2. You needn't think ...this all the time.
3. After lunch I usually look ...catalogues and quotation.
4. Listen ...my advice. You won't regret it.
5. If he goes ...car, I'll join him.