English for Bussiness (Exercise 1)

1. George is cooking dinner tonight.

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2. Henry and Marcia have visited the president.

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3. We can eat lunch in this restaurant today.

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4. Pat should have bought gasoline yesterday.

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5. Trees grow.

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6. It was raining at seven o’clock this morning.

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7. She opened a checking account at the bank last week.

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8. Harry is washing dishes right now.

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9. She opened her book.

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10. Paul, William, and Mary were watching television a few minutes ago.

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