1）He didn't go to work on time that day because he [failed to catch] the early bus.
【He was late for work because he didn't catch the early bus.】
2）Could you come and [give me a hand]?
【Could you come and help me?】
3）Would you mind taking off your shoes when you come in?
【Could you take off your shoes when you come in?】
4）The farmers are [getting ready] for the next year.
【The farmers are prepared for the next year.】
5）We can communicate by e-mail.
【We can talk to each other by e-mail.】
6）I won't go with you unless you help me do the washing.
【I will go with you if you help me do the washing】
7）It's time [to have] breakfast now.
【It's time for breakfast now】
8）The girl is Kate.She is in a red skirt.
【The girl in a red skirt is Kate.】