Английский язык. Иваненко Т.И. - 20 стр.

    6. I’m only here for a brief visit before I return home.
    7. It should only take a few moments. Is he in his office?

     Which ones would you use in the following dialogue? (There
are several possibilities.)

    You         I wonder if I might have a word with Mr. Rodgers?
    Secretary   I’m afraid he can’t see you without an appointment.
    You         ________________________________________
    Secretary   I’m sorry, but I can’t let you see him unless
                you’ve arranged a meeting.
    You         ________________________________________
    Secretary   Sorry, but I have my instructions.
    You         ________________________________________
    Secretary   Mr. Rodgers is a very busy man, you know.
    You         ________________________________________
    Secretary   He did ask me not to disturb him.
    You         ________________________________________
    Secretary   I’m afraid he isn’t available at this moment.
    You         ________________________________________
    Secretary   Very well, I’ll tell him you’re here.


                      GRAMMAR IN USE

                    PRESENT INDEFINITE

     Present Indefinite is used to talk about something which
happens again and again, or say that something happens regularly
at a particular time. Use words such as always, often, some-
times, occasionally, and never or phrases such as on Tuesdays
or every day. Present Indefinite is formed by using the verb in
its basic form. You add -s or -es to the verb in the third person
singular.

    EXERCISE 3. Speak with your classmate and form three
forms (Affirmative, Negative, Interrogative) using the models.

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