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I ..................... for a bit longer if I had the time, but I really must be on my way.

a). 'll stay

b). 'd stayed
c). 'd stay
d). 'd been staying

1
My little brother wishes he ..................... older. He hates being the youngest in the family.

a). were

b). to be
c). has
d). is

2
If John ..................... about the last meeting, I'm sure he wouldn't have missed it.

a). knew

b). would have known
c). knows
d). had known

3
My new maths teacher doesn't explain anything. I wish he ..................... us when we need it.

a). helps

b). would have helped
c). would help
d). helped

4
I appreciate your help, but I'd rather you ..................... about helping me. I can do it myself.

a). not worry

b). didn't worry
c). don't worry
d). wouldn't worry

5
You'd better leave immediately, ..................... you won't get to the airport on time.

a). unless

b). otherwise
c). provided
d). in case

6
This month is going to bring lots of sunny weather ..................... the weather forecasts are wrong.

a). unless

b). otherwise
c). provided
d). in case

7
You've been arriving late too often lately. It's about time you ..................... this job more seriously.

a). take

b). to take
c). do take
d). took

8
I can look after the children ..................... you don't come home too late.

a). unless

b). otherwise
c). provided
d). in case

9
We ..................... provided there had been more for us to do there, but our job was done.

a). had never left

b). never left
c). would never have left
d). would never leave

10
Ultimately, it's your decision but I'd far sooner you ..................... a while longer.

a). stayed

b). stay
c). would stay
d). will stay

11
I know you enjoyed the film but I'd rather we ..................... a different one. Horror films always give me nightmares.

a). see

b). saw
c). had seen
d). would have seen

12
All my friends play musical instruments except me. If only I ..................... something; anything!

a). can play

b). played
c). could play
d). had played

13
Had you spent more time practising, you ..................... so badly in this match.

a). wouldn't be playing

b). wouldn't have played
c). didn't play
d). won't play

14
Not expecting anyone, she looked at me as though I ..................... a ghost.

a). am

b). be
c). see
d). were