LESSON XIII
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Mi opulencia es la sencillez; mi lujo, la sobriedad; mi reposo, el trabajo.[13]—PÉREZ GALDÓS.
36. REVIEW EXERCISES
(a) 1. Ask as many questions as you want to. 2. I have not been so busy for a long time. 3. I asked the young lady how much the hat was. 4. Well, we will look for it here and if we can't find it we will send him to get another. 5. We had been gone for an hour when they got here. 6. This is a situation that cannot last longer. 7. You will get better. Why (si), you are better! 8. Did you know that man before? Yes, I made his acquaintance last year. 9. I have just seen your parents go in. It is just eight o'clock.
(b) 1. He can't help seeing that it is too large. 2. The poor girl looks ill. 3. I don't know how she has been able to work so long. 4. I am waiting for my brother; I can't get in till he comes because I have lost my key. 5. Ah, here he comes. I was just going to send some one to look for you. 6. Even the teacher couldn't help laughing. 7. I have not seen the sun since morning. I'm sure it will rain before night. 8. It is impossible to know how to speak a language well without practice. 9. Shall you be here when we get back? 10. If I can get him to lend me the money, I will buy it from (a) you.
(c) 1. How long do you think they will be able to hold out? 2. In her arms she held a pretty little girl. 3. I have only a very little, nevertheless this valise won't hold it. 4. This little basket just holds a dozen. 5. This pitcher holds just a quart. 6. Keep a place for me near you. 7. I asked him who said so. 8. I don't know what to do with so many books and still you keep on buying more. 9. Who says that? He says so. 10. Is he ready? He says so.