Exercise 83, p. 418

1. I shall not waste time replying to his letter.

2. It’s high time we went/to go.

3. I’d rather stay in tonight.

4. There is no point in arguing with him.

5. We had to stand up to get a better view of the game.

6. I think we had better go.

7. I will agree to help you as long as you behave yourself.

8. Would you care to have a look at my latest effort?

9. It’s nearly lunch time. Why don’t we stop to have a snack?

10. Isn’t it about time you started taking life seriously?

11. It’s no use complaining, nobody will take any notice

of you.

 

12. I’m longing to see you again.

13. He seems to be feeling better today.

14. The car needs servicing.

15. I daren’t go out after dark.

16. What’s the use of worrying?

17. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask.

18. Hadn’t we better leave soon?