Автор: Люлина Наталья Михайловна
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) That can’t be right! I don’t believe/I’m not believing it!
b) Caroline can’t swim today. She has/is having a cold.
c) See you in the morning. I leave/I’m leaving now.
d) What do you do/are you doing! If you drop it, it will explode!
e) Stop doing that, Bill! You’re/You’re being very silly.
f) / drive/I’m driving] You can sit in the back with Martin.
g) What do we eat/are we eating this evening? I’m really hungry!
h) You’re a great cook! This cake tastes/is tasting wonderful.
i) Where do you go/are you going! I haven’t finished speaking to you! j) Chemistry is hard. / don’t understand/I’m not understanding it.
Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present continuous.
a) Ugh, don’t show me that picture! I (hate)…………………………..mice!
b) Who (you, go)…………………………………..to the match on Saturday with?
c) In the winter, what (you, wear)…………………………………..?
d) I can’t stand horror films. I (think)…………………………………..they’re silly!
e) Diana (not, usually, sit)…………………………………..next to Ellen.
f) Why (you, look at)…………………………………..me like that?
g) Excuse me. (this bus, stop)…………………………………..outside the station?
h) I (not take)…………………………………..the bus to school today.
Match each sentence (a-h) with a suitable response (1-8).
a) What do you usually do on your birthday?…..1…..
b) Would you like to meet again on Saturday?………..
c) What do you usually do when there is an earthquake?………..
d) Have you finished your homework?………..
e) What are you doing?………..
f) What are you doing on Friday?………..
g) Are you in the school basketball team?………..
h) What do you do?………..
1 I have a party.
2 I lie under the table.
3 I work in a travel agency.
4 Yes, we play every Friday.
5 I’m still doing it.
6 It’s hot in here. I’m opening some windows.
7 I’m going back to Canada tomorrow.
8 I’m having a party.
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) While I washed/was washing my hair, the phone rang/ringed.
b) How did you felt/did you feel yesterday afternoon?
c) When I got/was getting home I received/was receiving a phone call.
d) Last summer I was going swimming/went swimming every weekend.
e) When the dog bit/was biting Laura’s leg, she screamed/was screaming.
f) We sang/sung some songs and then ate/eat some sandwiches.
g) When you fell/felt over the cliff, what happened/was happening next?
h) While Mary washed-up/was washing-up, she broke/was breaking a cup.
i) I didn’t see/saw where the bus stop was, so I was missing/missed the bus.
j) What did you do/were you doing when I phoned/was phoning you last night? There was no reply.
Complete each sentence with a suitable time expression. You can use an expression more than once.
Ago in last week at when while
a) A burglar broke into the house ……………we were watching television.
b) …………………I met an old friend of mine in the city centre.
c) What were you doing…………………the police officer knocked on the door?
d) Jan met Sarah…………………half-past eight outside the cinema.
e) …………………Dick was preparing lunch, he cut his finger badly.
f) I first came to this town more than twenty years………………….
g) Jeff was studying to be a doctor…………………he met Sally.
h) Tony bought his first motorbike………………… 1992.
i) …………………did you start playing basketball?
j) Most of the young people left this village a long time………………….
Put each verb in brackets into either the past simple or past continuous.
a) When Harry (wake up)…….…………., we (tell)……………………him the news.
b) Everyone (wait)………………………………for the concert to begin when a
message (arrive)……………………………….
c) Charlotte (want)………………………………a relaxing holiday, so she
(choose)………………………………to stay on a small island.
d) When Roberto (study)………………………………in America, his parents
(phone)………………………………him every week.
e) I (find)………………………………my pen while I (look for)………………………….
my bag.
f) Ann (watch)………………………………a film on television when Julie
(arrive)……………………………….
g) When the lights (go out)………………………………, I (lie)……………………………
in bed reading.
h) When you (go)………………………………to the new Chinese restaurant, what
(you eat)………………………………?
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) While I had waited/was waiting/waited at the bus stop, I had noticed/was noticing/noticed a new shop which wasn’t/hadn’t been in the street the day before.
b) I had gone/went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but found/was finding that someone stole/had stolen it.
c) When George met/was meeting Diane at the party, he thought/was thinking that he saw/had seen/was seeing her somewhere before.
d) Emily got off/was getting off the bus, and walked/was walking into the bank when she realized/had realized/was realizing that she left/had left/was leaving her handbag on the bus.
e) After I was buying/had bought my new computer, I discovered that I wasn’t having/didn’t have enough memory.
f) I went to the post office to ask about my package, but they had said/said that it still hadn’t arrived/didn’t arrive.
Complete each sentence, using would or used to and the verb in brackets. More than one answer may be possible.
a) Jack (have)…...………..a beard but he shaved it off.
b) My mother (read)……………………………………to me every night.
c) In the holidays we (meet)……………………………………at the beach every
morning.
d) I (not like)……………………………………spinach, but now I do.
e) Helen (write)……………………………………to me often, but now she phones.
f) Tina (live)……………………………………in the house opposite.
g) When I was young, the summers (be)……………………………………warmer.
h) Whenever our teacher let us leave early, we (cheer)……………………………………
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
a) Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
After Michael ….j^fl..£#fe?#k……………a deep breath, he dived into the water.
b) Terry was fatter.
Terry……………………………………to be so thin.
c) Gary was sure his keys were not in his pocket. Gary was sure……………………………………his keys.
d) When he was younger David played tennis.
David……………………………………tennis when he was younger.
e) Last summer, Julia got up early every morning.
Last summer, Julia used to……………………………………early every morning.
f) We missed the bus so we took a taxi.
We took a taxi because……………………………………the bus.
g) In those days, we spent the summer in the mountains.
In those days, we……………………………………the summer in the mountains.
Complete each sentence with a time word or phrase from the box.
yet for since often ever never already so far just always
a) Luis has lived in the city centre...…………….….. 1996.
b) Thanks for the present! I’ve…………………wanted a pet goldfish!
c) Have you…………………drunk pineapple juice? It’s fantastic!
d) I’ve…………………heard some fantastic news! I’ve passed my exams!
e) Hurry up! Haven’t you finished…………………? You’re so slow!
f) Nina has worked in this company…………………five years.
g) I’ve…………………been on a big ship before. It’s an interesting experience!
h) We’re very busy today………………….we’ve sold over a hundred bikes.
i) I’ve…………………passed this building, but this is the first time I’ve been
inside.
j) Can I have a different book? I’ve…………………read this one.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
a) We started working here three years ago.
We …..…………….……..for three years.
b) This is the first time I’ve been on a plane.
I……………………………………….on a plane before.
c) That’s strange! My pen isn’t here!
That’s strange!……………………………………….disappeared!
d) Nicky and Jan aren’t at this school any more.
Nicky and Jan……………………………………….this school.
e) I saw a friend of yours a few moments ago.
I……………………………………….a friend of yours.
f) I’m still writing my letters.
I……………………………………….writing my letters yet.
g) Is this your first visit to South America?
Have……………………………………….to South America before?
h) Oh no! My wallet is still in the car.
Oh no! I……………………………………….my wallet in the car.
i) It’s a long time since we spoke to your sister.
We……………………………………….to your sister for a long time.
j) Is Anna still asleep?
Has……………………………………….up yet?
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) / live here/I’ve lived here since the end of last year.
b) I’m afraid the last train left/has left an hour ago.
c) Someone has just stolen/has just been stealing my bicycle.
d) Thank you for your offer, but / decided/I’ve decided not to accept.
e) Yesterday / lost/I’ve lost my wallet.
f) Take your umbrella with you. It started/It’s started raining.
g) We’re enjoying our trip. We visited/We’ve visited two countries so far.
h) I’m standing here/I’ve been standing here for hours and I feel tired.
i) This was/has been a busy day and it isn’t over yet! j) I feel really tired. We went/We’ve been to a party last night.
Put each verb in brackets into either the present perfect, past simple or present simple.
a) Last week I (lose)…………….……………………my scarf, and now I (just lose)
………………………………………..my gloves.
b) I (work)……………………………………for Blue Bank at the moment but I
(decide)……………………………………to change jobs.
c) We (be)……………………………………here for hours. Are you sure we (come)
……………………………………to the right place?
d) (you see)……………………………………my calculator? I’m sure I (leave)
……………………………………it here earlier.
e) We (have)……………………………………some coffee and then (catch)
……………………………………the bus home.
f) I (never eat)……………………………………octopus, but once on holiday I
(eat)……………………………………some squid.
g) I (hope)……………………………………you aren’t a vegetarian. I (cook)
……………………………………you some lamb chops.
h) Recently a lot of young people (take up)……………………………………kite
surfing.
i) When we (reach)……………………………………the cinema, there (not be)
……………………………………any tickets left.
j) Please come quickly! Nick (have)……………………………………an accident, an
he (go)……………………………………to hospital.
……..
Put each verb in brackets into a form of will, going to or present continuous. More than one answer may be possible.
a)
a) Have you heard the news? Harry (join) …………………… the Army!
Sorry to keep you waiting. I (not be)………………………………………………….. long.
According to the weather forecast, it (snow)………………………………………… tomorrow.
b) I’m sorry I can’t meet you tonight. I (go out) …………………………………………my parents.
c) Careful! You (knock)……………………………………that jug off the table!
d) In fifty years’ time, most people (probably ride) …………………………………………bicycles to work.
e) Our teacher (give)……………………………………us a test tomorrow.
I (go)……………………………………to Manchester at the end of next week.
Look out! You (hit)……………………………………that tree!
I think our team (probably win)……………………
Rewrite each sentence so that it contains will or going to.
a) I plan to study engineering in France.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) I’ve arranged a party for next Friday.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) We’ve got an appointment at the doctor’s, so we can’t come.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) Kelly is likely to get the job.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
e) Martin’s wife is pregnant again.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
f) Sarah doesn’t plan to get married yet.
……………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………….
g) There’s a possibility of snow tomorrow.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
h) I predict a score of 3-0.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) This time next week Billy will lie/will be lying on the beach.
b) Please stay in your seats until the bell rings/will ring.
c) We’ll have moved/We’ll be moving to our new house on Tuesday.
d) What time does your train leave/will your train leave?
e) Don’t forget to turn off the lights before you’re leaving/you leave.
f) Where will you work/will you be working in ten years’ time?
g) Wait for me. I’ll be/I’ll have been ready in a moment.
h) John won’t stop/won’t have stopped talking all the time!
Complete each part sentence (a-h) with one of the part sentences (1-8). More than one answer may be possible.
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a) As soon as I hear from Sharon, …:…………………………………..…
b) By the time Mary arrives……..
c) Please take a seat………..
d) This time next week………..
e) The next time you see me………..
f) We’ll have time to have some lunch
1. until the dentist is ready.
the match will be over.
I’ll have had my hair cut and you won’t recognize me.
before the train leaves.
I’ll ask her to phone you.
we’ll be enjoying ourselves on holiday.
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) That can’t be right! I don’t believe/I’m not believing it!
b) Caroline can’t swim today. She has/is having a cold.
c) See you in the morning. I leave/I’m leaving now.
d) What do you do/are you doing! If you drop it, it will explode!
e) Stop doing that, Bill! You’re/You’re being very silly.
f) / drive/I’m driving] You can sit in the back with Martin.
g) What do we eat/are we eating this evening? I’m really hungry!
h) You’re a great cook! This cake tastes/is tasting wonderful.
i) Where do you go/are you going! I haven’t finished speaking to you! j) Chemistry is hard. / don’t understand/I’m not understanding it.
Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present continuous.
a) Ugh, don’t show me that picture! I (hate)…………………………..mice!
b) Who (you, go)…………………………………..to the match on Saturday with?
c) In the winter, what (you, wear)…………………………………..?
d) I can’t stand horror films. I (think)…………………………………..they’re silly!
e) Diana (not, usually, sit)…………………………………..next to Ellen.
f) Why (you, look at)…………………………………..me like that?
g) Excuse me. (this bus, stop)…………………………………..outside the station?
h) I (not take)…………………………………..the bus to school today.
Match each sentence (a-h) with a suitable response (1-8).
a) What do you usually do on your birthday?…..1…..
b) Would you like to meet again on Saturday?………..
c) What do you usually do when there is an earthquake?………..
d) Have you finished your homework?………..
e) What are you doing?………..
f) What are you doing on Friday?………..
g) Are you in the school basketball team?………..
h) What do you do?………..
1 I have a party.
2 I lie under the table.
3 I work in a travel agency.
4 Yes, we play every Friday.
5 I’m still doing it.
6 It’s hot in here. I’m opening some windows.
7 I’m going back to Canada tomorrow.
8 I’m having a party.
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) While I washed/was washing my hair, the phone rang/ringed.
b) How did you felt/did you feel yesterday afternoon?
c) When I got/was getting home I received/was receiving a phone call.
d) Last summer I was going swimming/went swimming every weekend.
e) When the dog bit/was biting Laura’s leg, she screamed/was screaming.
f) We sang/sung some songs and then ate/eat some sandwiches.
g) When you fell/felt over the cliff, what happened/was happening next?
h) While Mary washed-up/was washing-up, she broke/was breaking a cup.
i) I didn’t see/saw where the bus stop was, so I was missing/missed the bus.
j) What did you do/were you doing when I phoned/was phoning you last night? There was no reply.
Complete each sentence with a suitable time expression. You can use an expression more than once.
Ago in last week at when while
a) A burglar broke into the house ……………we were watching television.
b) …………………I met an old friend of mine in the city centre.
c) What were you doing…………………the police officer knocked on the door?
d) Jan met Sarah…………………half-past eight outside the cinema.
e) …………………Dick was preparing lunch, he cut his finger badly.
f) I first came to this town more than twenty years………………….
g) Jeff was studying to be a doctor…………………he met Sally.
h) Tony bought his first motorbike………………… 1992.
i) …………………did you start playing basketball?
j) Most of the young people left this village a long time………………….
Put each verb in brackets into either the past simple or past continuous.
a) When Harry (wake up)…….…………., we (tell)……………………him the news.
b) Everyone (wait)………………………………for the concert to begin when a
message (arrive)……………………………….
c) Charlotte (want)………………………………a relaxing holiday, so she
(choose)………………………………to stay on a small island.
d) When Roberto (study)………………………………in America, his parents
(phone)………………………………him every week.
e) I (find)………………………………my pen while I (look for)………………………….
my bag.
f) Ann (watch)………………………………a film on television when Julie
(arrive)……………………………….
g) When the lights (go out)………………………………, I (lie)……………………………
in bed reading.
h) When you (go)………………………………to the new Chinese restaurant, what
(you eat)………………………………?
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) While I had waited/was waiting/waited at the bus stop, I had noticed/was noticing/noticed a new shop which wasn’t/hadn’t been in the street the day before.
b) I had gone/went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but found/was finding that someone stole/had stolen it.
c) When George met/was meeting Diane at the party, he thought/was thinking that he saw/had seen/was seeing her somewhere before.
d) Emily got off/was getting off the bus, and walked/was walking into the bank when she realized/had realized/was realizing that she left/had left/was leaving her handbag on the bus.
e) After I was buying/had bought my new computer, I discovered that I wasn’t having/didn’t have enough memory.
f) I went to the post office to ask about my package, but they had said/said that it still hadn’t arrived/didn’t arrive.
Complete each sentence, using would or used to and the verb in brackets. More than one answer may be possible.
a) Jack (have)…...………..a beard but he shaved it off.
b) My mother (read)……………………………………to me every night.
c) In the holidays we (meet)……………………………………at the beach every
morning.
d) I (not like)……………………………………spinach, but now I do.
e) Helen (write)……………………………………to me often, but now she phones.
f) Tina (live)……………………………………in the house opposite.
g) When I was young, the summers (be)……………………………………warmer.
h) Whenever our teacher let us leave early, we (cheer)……………………………………
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
a) Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
After Michael ….j^fl..£#fe?#k……………a deep breath, he dived into the water.
b) Terry was fatter.
Terry……………………………………to be so thin.
c) Gary was sure his keys were not in his pocket. Gary was sure……………………………………his keys.
d) When he was younger David played tennis.
David……………………………………tennis when he was younger.
e) Last summer, Julia got up early every morning.
Last summer, Julia used to……………………………………early every morning.
f) We missed the bus so we took a taxi.
We took a taxi because……………………………………the bus.
g) In those days, we spent the summer in the mountains.
In those days, we……………………………………the summer in the mountains.
Complete each sentence with a time word or phrase from the box.
yet for since often ever never already so far just always
a) Luis has lived in the city centre...…………….….. 1996.
b) Thanks for the present! I’ve…………………wanted a pet goldfish!
c) Have you…………………drunk pineapple juice? It’s fantastic!
d) I’ve…………………heard some fantastic news! I’ve passed my exams!
e) Hurry up! Haven’t you finished…………………? You’re so slow!
f) Nina has worked in this company…………………five years.
g) I’ve…………………been on a big ship before. It’s an interesting experience!
h) We’re very busy today………………….we’ve sold over a hundred bikes.
i) I’ve…………………passed this building, but this is the first time I’ve been
inside.
j) Can I have a different book? I’ve…………………read this one.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
a) We started working here three years ago.
We …..…………….……..for three years.
b) This is the first time I’ve been on a plane.
I……………………………………….on a plane before.
c) That’s strange! My pen isn’t here!
That’s strange!……………………………………….disappeared!
d) Nicky and Jan aren’t at this school any more.
Nicky and Jan……………………………………….this school.
e) I saw a friend of yours a few moments ago.
I……………………………………….a friend of yours.
f) I’m still writing my letters.
I……………………………………….writing my letters yet.
g) Is this your first visit to South America?
Have……………………………………….to South America before?
h) Oh no! My wallet is still in the car.
Oh no! I……………………………………….my wallet in the car.
i) It’s a long time since we spoke to your sister.
We……………………………………….to your sister for a long time.
j) Is Anna still asleep?
Has……………………………………….up yet?
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) / live here/I’ve lived here since the end of last year.
b) I’m afraid the last train left/has left an hour ago.
c) Someone has just stolen/has just been stealing my bicycle.
d) Thank you for your offer, but / decided/I’ve decided not to accept.
e) Yesterday / lost/I’ve lost my wallet.
f) Take your umbrella with you. It started/It’s started raining.
g) We’re enjoying our trip. We visited/We’ve visited two countries so far.
h) I’m standing here/I’ve been standing here for hours and I feel tired.
i) This was/has been a busy day and it isn’t over yet! j) I feel really tired. We went/We’ve been to a party last night.
Put each verb in brackets into either the present perfect, past simple or present simple.
a) Last week I (lose)…………….……………………my scarf, and now I (just lose)
………………………………………..my gloves.
b) I (work)……………………………………for Blue Bank at the moment but I
(decide)……………………………………to change jobs.
c) We (be)……………………………………here for hours. Are you sure we (come)
……………………………………to the right place?
d) (you see)……………………………………my calculator? I’m sure I (leave)
……………………………………it here earlier.
e) We (have)……………………………………some coffee and then (catch)
……………………………………the bus home.
f) I (never eat)……………………………………octopus, but once on holiday I
(eat)……………………………………some squid.
g) I (hope)……………………………………you aren’t a vegetarian. I (cook)
……………………………………you some lamb chops.
h) Recently a lot of young people (take up)……………………………………kite
surfing.
i) When we (reach)……………………………………the cinema, there (not be)
……………………………………any tickets left.
j) Please come quickly! Nick (have)……………………………………an accident, an
he (go)……………………………………to hospital.
……..
Put each verb in brackets into a form of will, going to or present continuous. More than one answer may be possible.
a)
a) Have you heard the news? Harry (join) …………………… the Army!
Sorry to keep you waiting. I (not be)………………………………………………….. long.
According to the weather forecast, it (snow)………………………………………… tomorrow.
b) I’m sorry I can’t meet you tonight. I (go out) …………………………………………my parents.
c) Careful! You (knock)……………………………………that jug off the table!
d) In fifty years’ time, most people (probably ride) …………………………………………bicycles to work.
e) Our teacher (give)……………………………………us a test tomorrow.
I (go)……………………………………to Manchester at the end of next week.
Look out! You (hit)……………………………………that tree!
I think our team (probably win)……………………
Rewrite each sentence so that it contains will or going to.
a) I plan to study engineering in France.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) I’ve arranged a party for next Friday.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) We’ve got an appointment at the doctor’s, so we can’t come.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) Kelly is likely to get the job.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
e) Martin’s wife is pregnant again.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
f) Sarah doesn’t plan to get married yet.
……………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………….
g) There’s a possibility of snow tomorrow.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
h) I predict a score of 3-0.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) This time next week Billy will lie/will be lying on the beach.
b) Please stay in your seats until the bell rings/will ring.
c) We’ll have moved/We’ll be moving to our new house on Tuesday.
d) What time does your train leave/will your train leave?
e) Don’t forget to turn off the lights before you’re leaving/you leave.
f) Where will you work/will you be working in ten years’ time?
g) Wait for me. I’ll be/I’ll have been ready in a moment.
h) John won’t stop/won’t have stopped talking all the time!
Complete each part sentence (a-h) with one of the part sentences (1-8). More than one answer may be possible.
с
a) As soon as I hear from Sharon, …:…………………………………..…
b) By the time Mary arrives……..
c) Please take a seat………..
d) This time next week………..
e) The next time you see me………..
f) We’ll have time to have some lunch
1. until the dentist is ready.
the match will be over.
I’ll have had my hair cut and you won’t recognize me.
before the train leaves.
I’ll ask her to phone you.
we’ll be enjoying ourselves on holiday.
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) That can’t be right! I don’t believe/I’m not believing it!
b) Caroline can’t swim today. She has/is having a cold.
c) See you in the morning. I leave/I’m leaving now.
d) What do you do/are you doing! If you drop it, it will explode!
e) Stop doing that, Bill! You’re/You’re being very silly.
f) / drive/I’m driving] You can sit in the back with Martin.
g) What do we eat/are we eating this evening? I’m really hungry!
h) You’re a great cook! This cake tastes/is tasting wonderful.
i) Where do you go/are you going! I haven’t finished speaking to you! j) Chemistry is hard. / don’t understand/I’m not understanding it.
Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present continuous.
a) Ugh, don’t show me that picture! I (hate)…………………………..mice!
b) Who (you, go)…………………………………..to the match on Saturday with?
c) In the winter, what (you, wear)…………………………………..?
d) I can’t stand horror films. I (think)…………………………………..they’re silly!
e) Diana (not, usually, sit)…………………………………..next to Ellen.
f) Why (you, look at)…………………………………..me like that?
g) Excuse me. (this bus, stop)…………………………………..outside the station?
h) I (not take)…………………………………..the bus to school today.
Match each sentence (a-h) with a suitable response (1-8).
a) What do you usually do on your birthday?…..1…..
b) Would you like to meet again on Saturday?………..
c) What do you usually do when there is an earthquake?………..
d) Have you finished your homework?………..
e) What are you doing?………..
f) What are you doing on Friday?………..
g) Are you in the school basketball team?………..
h) What do you do?………..
1 I have a party.
2 I lie under the table.
3 I work in a travel agency.
4 Yes, we play every Friday.
5 I’m still doing it.
6 It’s hot in here. I’m opening some windows.
7 I’m going back to Canada tomorrow.
8 I’m having a party.
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) While I washed/was washing my hair, the phone rang/ringed.
b) How did you felt/did you feel yesterday afternoon?
c) When I got/was getting home I received/was receiving a phone call.
d) Last summer I was going swimming/went swimming every weekend.
e) When the dog bit/was biting Laura’s leg, she screamed/was screaming.
f) We sang/sung some songs and then ate/eat some sandwiches.
g) When you fell/felt over the cliff, what happened/was happening next?
h) While Mary washed-up/was washing-up, she broke/was breaking a cup.
i) I didn’t see/saw where the bus stop was, so I was missing/missed the bus.
j) What did you do/were you doing when I phoned/was phoning you last night? There was no reply.
Complete each sentence with a suitable time expression. You can use an expression more than once.
Ago in last week at when while
a) A burglar broke into the house ……………we were watching television.
b) …………………I met an old friend of mine in the city centre.
c) What were you doing…………………the police officer knocked on the door?
d) Jan met Sarah…………………half-past eight outside the cinema.
e) …………………Dick was preparing lunch, he cut his finger badly.
f) I first came to this town more than twenty years………………….
g) Jeff was studying to be a doctor…………………he met Sally.
h) Tony bought his first motorbike………………… 1992.
i) …………………did you start playing basketball?
j) Most of the young people left this village a long time………………….
Put each verb in brackets into either the past simple or past continuous.
a) When Harry (wake up)……………….., we (tell)……………………him the news.
b) Everyone (wait)………………………………for the concert to begin when a
message (arrive)……………………………….
c) Charlotte (want)………………………………a relaxing holiday, so she
(choose)………………………………to stay on a small island.
d) When Roberto (study)………………………………in America, his parents
(phone)………………………………him every week.
e) I (find)………………………………my pen while I (look for)………………………….
my bag.
f) Ann (watch)………………………………a film on television when Julie
(arrive)……………………………….
g) When the lights (go out)………………………………, I (lie)……………………………
in bed reading.
h) When you (go)………………………………to the new Chinese restaurant, what
(you eat)………………………………?
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) While I had waited/was waiting/waited at the bus stop, I had noticed/was noticing/noticed a new shop which wasn’t/hadn’t been in the street the day before.
b) I had gone/went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but found/was finding that someone stole/had stolen it.
c) When George met/was meeting Diane at the party, he thought/was thinking that he saw/had seen/was seeing her somewhere before.
d) Emily got off/was getting off the bus, and walked/was walking into the bank when she realized/had realized/was realizing that she left/had left/was leaving her handbag on the bus.
e) After I was buying/had bought my new computer, I discovered that I wasn’t having/didn’t have enough memory.
f) I went to the post office to ask about my package, but they had said/said that it still hadn’t arrived/didn’t arrive.
Complete each sentence, using would or used to and the verb in brackets. More than one answer may be possible.
a) Jack (have)……………..a beard but he shaved it off.
b) My mother (read)……………………………………to me every night.
c) In the holidays we (meet)……………………………………at the beach every
morning.
d) I (not like)……………………………………spinach, but now I do.
e) Helen (write)……………………………………to me often, but now she phones.
f) Tina (live)……………………………………in the house opposite.
g) When I was young, the summers (be)……………………………………warmer.
h) Whenever our teacher let us leave early, we (cheer)……………………………………
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
a) Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
After Michael ….j^fl..£#fe?#k……………a deep breath, he dived into the water.
b) Terry was fatter.
Terry……………………………………to be so thin.
c) Gary was sure his keys were not in his pocket. Gary was sure……………………………………his keys.
d) When he was younger David played tennis.
David……………………………………tennis when he was younger.
e) Last summer, Julia got up early every morning.
Last summer, Julia used to……………………………………early every morning.
f) We missed the bus so we took a taxi.
We took a taxi because……………………………………the bus.
g) In those days, we spent the summer in the mountains.
In those days, we……………………………………the summer in the mountains.
Complete each sentence with a time word or phrase from the box.
yet for since often ever never already so far just always
a) Luis has lived in the city centre…………………… 1996.
b) Thanks for the present! I’ve…………………wanted a pet goldfish!
c) Have you…………………drunk pineapple juice? It’s fantastic!
d) I’ve…………………heard some fantastic news! I’ve passed my exams!
e) Hurry up! Haven’t you finished…………………? You’re so slow!
f) Nina has worked in this company…………………five years.
g) I’ve…………………been on a big ship before. It’s an interesting experience!
h) We’re very busy today………………….we’ve sold over a hundred bikes.
i) I’ve…………………passed this building, but this is the first time I’ve been
inside.
j) Can I have a different book? I’ve…………………read this one.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
a) We started working here three years ago.
We ………………………..for three years.
b) This is the first time I’ve been on a plane.
I……………………………………….on a plane before.
c) That’s strange! My pen isn’t here!
That’s strange!……………………………………….disappeared!
d) Nicky and Jan aren’t at this school any more.
Nicky and Jan……………………………………….this school.
e) I saw a friend of yours a few moments ago.
I……………………………………….a friend of yours.
f) I’m still writing my letters.
I……………………………………….writing my letters yet.
g) Is this your first visit to South America?
Have……………………………………….to South America before?
h) Oh no! My wallet is still in the car.
Oh no! I……………………………………….my wallet in the car.
i) It’s a long time since we spoke to your sister.
We……………………………………….to your sister for a long time.
j) Is Anna still asleep?
Has……………………………………….up yet?
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) / live here/I’ve lived here since the end of last year.
b) I’m afraid the last train left/has left an hour ago.
c) Someone has just stolen/has just been stealing my bicycle.
d) Thank you for your offer, but / decided/I’ve decided not to accept.
e) Yesterday / lost/I’ve lost my wallet.
f) Take your umbrella with you. It started/It’s started raining.
g) We’re enjoying our trip. We visited/We’ve visited two countries so far.
h) I’m standing here/I’ve been standing here for hours and I feel tired.
i) This was/has been a busy day and it isn’t over yet! j) I feel really tired. We went/We’ve been to a party last night.
Put each verb in brackets into either the present perfect, past simple or present simple.
a) Last week I (lose)………………………………….my scarf, and now I (just lose)
………………………………………..my gloves.
b) I (work)……………………………………for Blue Bank at the moment but I
(decide)……………………………………to change jobs.
c) We (be)……………………………………here for hours. Are you sure we (come)
……………………………………to the right place?
d) (you see)……………………………………my calculator? I’m sure I (leave)
……………………………………it here earlier.
e) We (have)……………………………………some coffee and then (catch)
……………………………………the bus home.
f) I (never eat)……………………………………octopus, but once on holiday I
(eat)……………………………………some squid.
g) I (hope)……………………………………you aren’t a vegetarian. I (cook)
……………………………………you some lamb chops.
h) Recently a lot of young people (take up)……………………………………kite
surfing.
i) When we (reach)……………………………………the cinema, there (not be)
……………………………………any tickets left.
j) Please come quickly! Nick (have)……………………………………an accident, an
he (go)……………………………………to hospital.
……..
Put each verb in brackets into a form of will, going to or present continuous. More than one answer may be possible.
a)
a) Have you heard the news? Harry (join) …………………… the Army!
Sorry to keep you waiting. I (not be)………………………………………………….. long.
According to the weather forecast, it (snow)………………………………………… tomorrow.
b) I’m sorry I can’t meet you tonight. I (go out) …………………………………………my parents.
c) Careful! You (knock)……………………………………that jug off the table!
d) In fifty years’ time, most people (probably ride) …………………………………………bicycles to work.
e) Our teacher (give)……………………………………us a test tomorrow.
I (go)……………………………………to Manchester at the end of next week.
Look out! You (hit)……………………………………that tree!
I think our team (probably win)……………………
Rewrite each sentence so that it contains will or going to.
a) I plan to study engineering in France.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) I’ve arranged a party for next Friday.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) We’ve got an appointment at the doctor’s, so we can’t come.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) Kelly is likely to get the job.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
e) Martin’s wife is pregnant again.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
f) Sarah doesn’t plan to get married yet.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
g) There’s a possibility of snow tomorrow.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
h) I predict a score of 3-0.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) This time next week Billy will lie/will be lying on the beach.
b) Please stay in your seats until the bell rings/will ring.
c) We’ll have moved/We’ll be moving to our new house on Tuesday.
d) What time does your train leave/will your train leave?
e) Don’t forget to turn off the lights before you’re leaving/you leave.
f) Where will you work/will you be working in ten years’ time?
g) Wait for me. I’ll be/I’ll have been ready in a moment.
h) John won’t stop/won’t have stopped talking all the time!
Complete each part sentence (a-h) with one of the part sentences (1-8). More than one answer may be possible.
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a) As soon as I hear from Sharon, …:……………………………………..
b) By the time Mary arrives……..
c) Please take a seat………..
d) This time next week………..
e) The next time you see me………..
f) We’ll have time to have some lunch
1. until the dentist is ready.
the match will be over.
I’ll have had my hair cut and you won’t recognize me.
before the train leaves.
I’ll ask her to phone you.
we’ll be enjoying ourselves on holiday.
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) That can’t be right! I don’t believe/I’m not believing it!
b) Caroline can’t swim today. She has/is having a cold.
c) See you in the morning. I leave/I’m leaving now.
d) What do you do/are you doing! If you drop it, it will explode!
e) Stop doing that, Bill! You’re/You’re being very silly.
f) / drive/I’m driving] You can sit in the back with Martin.
g) What do we eat/are we eating this evening? I’m really hungry!
h) You’re a great cook! This cake tastes/is tasting wonderful.
i) Where do you go/are you going! I haven’t finished speaking to you! j) Chemistry is hard. / don’t understand/I’m not understanding it.
Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present continuous.
a) Ugh, don’t show me that picture! I (hate)…………………………..mice!
b) Who (you, go)…………………………………..to the match on Saturday with?
c) In the winter, what (you, wear)…………………………………..?
d) I can’t stand horror films. I (think)…………………………………..they’re silly!
e) Diana (not, usually, sit)…………………………………..next to Ellen.
f) Why (you, look at)…………………………………..me like that?
g) Excuse me. (this bus, stop)…………………………………..outside the station?
h) I (not take)…………………………………..the bus to school today.
Match each sentence (a-h) with a suitable response (1-8).
a) What do you usually do on your birthday?…..1…..
b) Would you like to meet again on Saturday?………..
c) What do you usually do when there is an earthquake?………..
d) Have you finished your homework?………..
e) What are you doing?………..
f) What are you doing on Friday?………..
g) Are you in the school basketball team?………..
h) What do you do?………..
1 I have a party.
2 I lie under the table.
3 I work in a travel agency.
4 Yes, we play every Friday.
5 I’m still doing it.
6 It’s hot in here. I’m opening some windows.
7 I’m going back to Canada tomorrow.
8 I’m having a party.
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) While I washed/was washing my hair, the phone rang/ringed.
b) How did you felt/did you feel yesterday afternoon?
c) When I got/was getting home I received/was receiving a phone call.
d) Last summer I was going swimming/went swimming every weekend.
e) When the dog bit/was biting Laura’s leg, she screamed/was screaming.
f) We sang/sung some songs and then ate/eat some sandwiches.
g) When you fell/felt over the cliff, what happened/was happening next?
h) While Mary washed-up/was washing-up, she broke/was breaking a cup.
i) I didn’t see/saw where the bus stop was, so I was missing/missed the bus.
j) What did you do/were you doing when I phoned/was phoning you last night? There was no reply.
Complete each sentence with a suitable time expression. You can use an expression more than once.
Ago in last week at when while
a) A burglar broke into the house ……………we were watching television.
b) …………………I met an old friend of mine in the city centre.
c) What were you doing…………………the police officer knocked on the door?
d) Jan met Sarah…………………half-past eight outside the cinema.
e) …………………Dick was preparing lunch, he cut his finger badly.
f) I first came to this town more than twenty years………………….
g) Jeff was studying to be a doctor…………………he met Sally.
h) Tony bought his first motorbike………………… 1992.
i) …………………did you start playing basketball?
j) Most of the young people left this village a long time………………….
Put each verb in brackets into either the past simple or past continuous.
a) When Harry (wake up)…….…………., we (tell)……………………him the news.
b) Everyone (wait)………………………………for the concert to begin when a
message (arrive)……………………………….
c) Charlotte (want)………………………………a relaxing holiday, so she
(choose)………………………………to stay on a small island.
d) When Roberto (study)………………………………in America, his parents
(phone)………………………………him every week.
e) I (find)………………………………my pen while I (look for)………………………….
my bag.
f) Ann (watch)………………………………a film on television when Julie
(arrive)……………………………….
g) When the lights (go out)………………………………, I (lie)……………………………
in bed reading.
h) When you (go)………………………………to the new Chinese restaurant, what
(you eat)………………………………?
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) While I had waited/was waiting/waited at the bus stop, I had noticed/was noticing/noticed a new shop which wasn’t/hadn’t been in the street the day before.
b) I had gone/went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but found/was finding that someone stole/had stolen it.
c) When George met/was meeting Diane at the party, he thought/was thinking that he saw/had seen/was seeing her somewhere before.
d) Emily got off/was getting off the bus, and walked/was walking into the bank when she realized/had realized/was realizing that she left/had left/was leaving her handbag on the bus.
e) After I was buying/had bought my new computer, I discovered that I wasn’t having/didn’t have enough memory.
f) I went to the post office to ask about my package, but they had said/said that it still hadn’t arrived/didn’t arrive.
Complete each sentence, using would or used to and the verb in brackets. More than one answer may be possible.
a) Jack (have)…...………..a beard but he shaved it off.
b) My mother (read)……………………………………to me every night.
c) In the holidays we (meet)……………………………………at the beach every
morning.
d) I (not like)……………………………………spinach, but now I do.
e) Helen (write)……………………………………to me often, but now she phones.
f) Tina (live)……………………………………in the house opposite.
g) When I was young, the summers (be)……………………………………warmer.
h) Whenever our teacher let us leave early, we (cheer)……………………………………
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
a) Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
After Michael ….j^fl..£#fe?#k……………a deep breath, he dived into the water.
b) Terry was fatter.
Terry……………………………………to be so thin.
c) Gary was sure his keys were not in his pocket. Gary was sure……………………………………his keys.
d) When he was younger David played tennis.
David……………………………………tennis when he was younger.
e) Last summer, Julia got up early every morning.
Last summer, Julia used to……………………………………early every morning.
f) We missed the bus so we took a taxi.
We took a taxi because……………………………………the bus.
g) In those days, we spent the summer in the mountains.
In those days, we……………………………………the summer in the mountains.
Complete each sentence with a time word or phrase from the box.
yet for since often ever never already so far just always
a) Luis has lived in the city centre...…………….….. 1996.
b) Thanks for the present! I’ve…………………wanted a pet goldfish!
c) Have you…………………drunk pineapple juice? It’s fantastic!
d) I’ve…………………heard some fantastic news! I’ve passed my exams!
e) Hurry up! Haven’t you finished…………………? You’re so slow!
f) Nina has worked in this company…………………five years.
g) I’ve…………………been on a big ship before. It’s an interesting experience!
h) We’re very busy today………………….we’ve sold over a hundred bikes.
i) I’ve…………………passed this building, but this is the first time I’ve been
inside.
j) Can I have a different book? I’ve…………………read this one.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
a) We started working here three years ago.
We …..…………….……..for three years.
b) This is the first time I’ve been on a plane.
I……………………………………….on a plane before.
c) That’s strange! My pen isn’t here!
That’s strange!……………………………………….disappeared!
d) Nicky and Jan aren’t at this school any more.
Nicky and Jan……………………………………….this school.
e) I saw a friend of yours a few moments ago.
I……………………………………….a friend of yours.
f) I’m still writing my letters.
I……………………………………….writing my letters yet.
g) Is this your first visit to South America?
Have……………………………………….to South America before?
h) Oh no! My wallet is still in the car.
Oh no! I……………………………………….my wallet in the car.
i) It’s a long time since we spoke to your sister.
We……………………………………….to your sister for a long time.
j) Is Anna still asleep?
Has……………………………………….up yet?
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) / live here/I’ve lived here since the end of last year.
b) I’m afraid the last train left/has left an hour ago.
c) Someone has just stolen/has just been stealing my bicycle.
d) Thank you for your offer, but / decided/I’ve decided not to accept.
e) Yesterday / lost/I’ve lost my wallet.
f) Take your umbrella with you. It started/It’s started raining.
g) We’re enjoying our trip. We visited/We’ve visited two countries so far.
h) I’m standing here/I’ve been standing here for hours and I feel tired.
i) This was/has been a busy day and it isn’t over yet! j) I feel really tired. We went/We’ve been to a party last night.
Put each verb in brackets into either the present perfect, past simple or present simple.
a) Last week I (lose)…………….……………………my scarf, and now I (just lose)
………………………………………..my gloves.
b) I (work)……………………………………for Blue Bank at the moment but I
(decide)……………………………………to change jobs.
c) We (be)……………………………………here for hours. Are you sure we (come)
……………………………………to the right place?
d) (you see)……………………………………my calculator? I’m sure I (leave)
……………………………………it here earlier.
e) We (have)……………………………………some coffee and then (catch)
……………………………………the bus home.
f) I (never eat)……………………………………octopus, but once on holiday I
(eat)……………………………………some squid.
g) I (hope)……………………………………you aren’t a vegetarian. I (cook)
……………………………………you some lamb chops.
h) Recently a lot of young people (take up)……………………………………kite
surfing.
i) When we (reach)……………………………………the cinema, there (not be)
……………………………………any tickets left.
j) Please come quickly! Nick (have)……………………………………an accident, an
he (go)……………………………………to hospital.
……..
Put each verb in brackets into a form of will, going to or present continuous. More than one answer may be possible.
a)
a) Have you heard the news? Harry (join) …………………… the Army!
Sorry to keep you waiting. I (not be)………………………………………………….. long.
According to the weather forecast, it (snow)………………………………………… tomorrow.
b) I’m sorry I can’t meet you tonight. I (go out) …………………………………………my parents.
c) Careful! You (knock)……………………………………that jug off the table!
d) In fifty years’ time, most people (probably ride) …………………………………………bicycles to work.
e) Our teacher (give)……………………………………us a test tomorrow.
I (go)……………………………………to Manchester at the end of next week.
Look out! You (hit)……………………………………that tree!
I think our team (probably win)……………………
Rewrite each sentence so that it contains will or going to.
a) I plan to study engineering in France.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) I’ve arranged a party for next Friday.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) We’ve got an appointment at the doctor’s, so we can’t come.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) Kelly is likely to get the job.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
e) Martin’s wife is pregnant again.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
f) Sarah doesn’t plan to get married yet.
……………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………….
g) There’s a possibility of snow tomorrow.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
h) I predict a score of 3-0.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) This time next week Billy will lie/will be lying on the beach.
b) Please stay in your seats until the bell rings/will ring.
c) We’ll have moved/We’ll be moving to our new house on Tuesday.
d) What time does your train leave/will your train leave?
e) Don’t forget to turn off the lights before you’re leaving/you leave.
f) Where will you work/will you be working in ten years’ time?
g) Wait for me. I’ll be/I’ll have been ready in a moment.
h) John won’t stop/won’t have stopped talking all the time!
Complete each part sentence (a-h) with one of the part sentences (1-8). More than one answer may be possible.
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a) As soon as I hear from Sharon, …:…………………………………..…
b) By the time Mary arrives……..
c) Please take a seat………..
d) This time next week………..
e) The next time you see me………..
f) We’ll have time to have some lunch
1. until the dentist is ready.
the match will be over.
I’ll have had my hair cut and you won’t recognize me.
before the train leaves.
I’ll ask her to phone you.
we’ll be enjoying ourselves on holiday.
