Question

Task 5
Complete the jokes by using the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1) A: – Doctor, I’m very nervous. This is the first time I … an operation. (need) B: – Don’t worry, I feel the same. This is the first operation I … ever … . (perform)

2) A: – I … since I was two years old. (not/sing) B: – No wonder you … your voice. (lose)

3) Hairdresser: I … a lot of strange customers in my time. (have) Customer: … you ever … a man with a wooden leg? (shave) Hairdresser: No. I always use a razor.

4) A: – Your dog … a man on a bicycle. (chase) B: – Don’t be silly. My dog can’t ride a bike.

5) A: – What do you do? B: – I’m a sailor. A: – … you … on a submarine? (work) B: – No. I can’t sleep with the windows closed.

Answer 1

1) - Doctor, I'm very nervous. This is the first time I needed an operation.

- Don't worry, I feel the same. This is the first operation I have ever performed.

2)-  I didn't sing since I was two years old.

- No wonder you lost your voice.

3)- I had a lot of strange customers in my time.

- Have you ever shaved a man with a wooden leg?

- No. I always use a razor.

4) - Your dog chased a man on a bicycle.

- Don't be silly. My dog can't ride a bike.

5) - What do you do?

- I'm a sailor.

- Are you working on a submarine?

- No. I can't sleep with the windows closed.