Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. e IFl had started to play the piano a few years ago,l weuld kave played (play) at the concert. 1 FI. 2 Ifit had been warmer, they- 3 We. 4 Ifl. many phrases in Italian. 5 Would you have lost the match if you. 6 He. 7 IFMia's friends had phoned her, (know) the train was cancelled, I'd have taken the bus instead. (eat) in the garden. (not lose) our way if the satnav had worked. (not stay) with a host family in Rome, I wouldn't have picked up so (not be) so nervous? (not buy) the bike if the price hadn't been so low. she (join) them?​

1. Mary said that she likes ice cream
2. Mr.Browns said that they are on time.
3.Sue said that he is sitting on the table
4.Mother said that Bill always goes to bed early
5.Mrs.Smith said she often drives to London.
6. Bill said that he is going to answer the phone
7.The girl said that she isn`t doing her homework now
8.The gardener said that he always sells all his flowers.
9.Mother said that you can help her with the dishes.
10. He said that he meets him every Friday.
11.Jim told me that he leave tonight.
12.He said that he is watching TV 
13.She told them that she likes roast beef
14.The patiend said that  they buy a newspaper everyday
15.They told me that they are flying to New York

Oh, why is English such a difficult language! I think it is more difficult than French. Sometimes I feel that my English is getting worse, not better. When you first start learning English, it seems easier than other languages and the grammar looks much simpler. However, when you become a little more advanced, it gets a lot more complicated. There are also so many words in English! The dictionary I bought when I first came to Britain is far too simple. I'm already looking for something bigger and more comprehensive

1. Two weeks ago I went down town to buy a birthday present for my elder sister. You couldn't meet more wonderful person than her. She is one of the most charming women I know. She is also the most generous-hearted person I've ever met. Mother says she could be a bit tidier than she is. Anyway, the present I wanted to buy her had to be the best I could afford. Eventually, I came across the most beautiful scarf I had ever seen. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered the next day that Mother had bought her exactly the came scarf.