English is a link language

English has become a link language in the real sense of the term. In India it's slowly becoming the language of communication for the classes and the masses in various corporate offices, MNCs, colleges, schools etc. Spoken English classes are booming and mushrooming in every corner of India. Thanks to the satellite TV and Internet revolution more and more people are getting easy access to the once foreign tongue; now Indians are able to watch the Hollywood blockbusters in the comfort of their drawing rooms and are getting to know the culture of the West through soaps etc. English has become part of life for many Indians, and many can speak fluently and idiomatically like native speakers. For the younger generation it has become the passport to success and prosperity.

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59. Open the brackets using the proper forms of the verbs.

Dear Bitsy,

Sorry I didn’t answer your last letter. If I __________________ (1 – to realize) how serious the situation was, I _________________ (2 – to write) to you straight away. I’m sure you need my advice. I only wish I ___________________ (3 – to be) with you now to help you. I think it’s about time you _________________ (4 – to give up) your job and ____________________ (5 – to start) looking for a new one. If your senior ________________ (6 – to keep) treating you unfairly, then you have very little choice. I remember you saying that you’d rather _______________ (7 – to have) a job you hate than no job at all, but I’m afraid you may regret it. If you ________________ (8 – to be worried) about money, don’t be. Don’t hesitate to come home and live with Daddy and me for a while. I’d rather you _________________ (9 – to return) to Dorking anyway. Your old boss at Friends Provident Insurance, Ms. Ferrel, says you could have your old job back if you _________________ (10 – to want) it. You ____________________ (11 – modal / to be) HR manager by now if you ___________________ (12 – not to leave)! Anyway, I’ll let you know if I __________________(13 – to hear) about any other job offers. Take care and let me know if you _________________ (14 – to make) any decision.

Love,

Mum.