Ex. 6 Replace the infinitives in brackets by the right form of the verb.

Model:

§ If I were you, I (to read) the book in the original.

If I were you, I would read the book in the original.

§ If I had known how dull the film was, I (not to go) to the cinema.

If I had known how dull the film was, I would not have gone to the cinema.

1. They (to go) for a swim in the lake if it were warmer. 2. If the poem were not so long, I (to recite) it to show what I mean. 3. Even if it were not so late I don’t think I (to go) to the cinema. 4.Even though he realised how poor his health is, he (not to stop) the preparations for the experiment. 5. Even if I had a dictionary, I don’t believe I (to be able) to translate the text in the short time we were given. 6. Even if you had given her every opportunity to do so, she (cannot do) it in so short a time. 7. Even if I wanted to, I (can do) nothing now. 8. If you really wanted to help, you (can do) it even now.

1. would go2.would recite3. would go4.would not stop5.would be able6. could not do7. could do8. could do