PAST TENSE SIMPLE /CONTINUOUS

I.ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UNDERLINED PARTS OF THE

SENTENCES:

1.We heard a terrible noise.

2.They chose 10 girls for the contest.
3.We travelled on foot.
4.She sent postcards to her relatives in South Africa.
5.We generally slept only 3 hours a day during the war.
6.She didn't come to the party because she was ill.
7.She taught English to foreign students.
8.This dress cost $54.50.
9.He drove at 130 mph.
10.The teacher said :”No!”

II.ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1.When did you start to learn Chinese?

2.How much did you pay for these books?
3.How did you spend last summer?
4.What time did you get up this morning?
5.What did you have for lunch yesterday?
6.How did you get here today?
7.Where did you buy your jeans?
8.What games did you use to play when you were small?
9.When did you speak to your brother?
10.Why didn’t you tell me about the fight?

III.PUT THE VERBS IN BRACKETS INTO THE PAST TENSE

SIMPLE/CONTINUOUS:

1.The ship(approach) the harbor when the tornado (begin).

2.The bomb (go)off when the president (give) a speech.
3.He(not hear) the bell because the radio(play) very loud.
4.When I (get) home everybody (dance)and (sing).
5.The plane (catch)fire when it (take) off.
6.Whenever I (come) to see them they always (quarrel) about petty things.
7.He (crash) into a street light because he(drive) too fast.
8.Mom (lay) the table while the kids(trim) the Christmas tree.
9.He (peep)through the keyhole when the door suddenly (open).
10.We (fly) over the desert when the engine (stall).

V. CONTINUE THE SENTENCES USING PAST TENSE

SIMPLE/CONTINUOUS:
1.My most embarrassing moment............
2.My experience at the hospital.............
3.The proudest moment of my life.......................
4.My fondest school memory....................
5.The saddest moment of my life.........................

VI.CONTINUE THE STORY :

1.It was night and I was alone in the house. Outside it (snow) very hard. I was (get)ready
to go to bed when I suddenly (hear) a strange noise outside .Then, when I (look) at the
window, I (notice) that someone (look) at me! I (rush) over the door and quickly (turn) the
key in the lock. Then I (hear) a knock at my door………………………………………….....

Put the verbs in the following sentences into (a)

the negative (b) the interrogative.
Note: ALL the verbs are irregular!

Example: She flew to Moscow.

(a) She didn't fly to Moscow. (b) Did she fly to Moscow?

1. They sold their house.

2. He met Carol last spring.
3. She took the dog for a walk.
4. Mrs Campbell taught science.
5. They spent the whole afternoon on the beach.
6. The trip was expensive.
7. Bridget sent him an email.
8. He heard the bell.
9. They forgave him.
10. She fell down the stairs.
11. She felt sick.
12. He had the flu.
13. We chose Venice for our honeymoon.
14. Liz knew the answer.
15. Gary lent her fifty euros.
16. The dog bit Anne.
17. Paula paid the bill.
18. The boat hit the rocks.
19. The boat sank.
20. Oscar hid the love letter.
21. Brian wore his new suit to the interview.
22. Nicola quit her awful job.
23. He spilt coffee all over his computer.
24. She stuck the poster on the wall.
25. Her parents let her go to the party.
26. They sought advice from a lawyer.
27. Her new sweater shrank in the wash.
28. Kerry was born in Dublin.
29. Jack tore the letter in two.
30. He laid the table.

TESTS

1. Which is the correct sentence in each pair?

1a) How much bread did you buy?

1b) How many bread did you buy?

2a) What means "audition"?

2b) What does "audition" mean?
 3a) Who's bag is this?
3b) Whose bag is this?

4a) She speaks portuguese.

4b) She speaks Portuguese.

5a) Have you ever been to Moscow?

5b) Have you ever gone to Moscow?

6a) I didn't see anybody.

6b) I didn't see nobody.

7a) I am not agree with you.

7b) I don't agree with you.

8a) When were you born?

8b) When did you born?

9a) He phoned to his Dad this morning.

9b) He phoned his Dad this morning.

10a) Learn languages is fun.

10b) Learning languages is fun.

2. Which is the correct sentence in each pair?

1a) How long are you learning English?

1b) How long have you been learning English?

2a) Brazil has very beautifuls beaches.

2b) Brazil has very beautiful beaches.

3a) Remind me to phone Jill later.

3b) Remember me to phone Jill later.

4a) We were lost so we asked a policeman for indications.

4b) We were lost so we asked a policeman for directions.

5a) Did you enjoy your trip to Sweden?

5b) Did you enjoy your travel to Sweden?

6a) I went to the chemist's to buy some plasters.

6b) I went to the chemist's for buy some plasters.
 7a) Goran wanted that I play tennis with him.
7b) Goran wanted me to play tennis with him.

8a) It was so lovely weather we went for a picnic.

8b) It was such lovely weather we went for a picnic.

9a) I had my hair cut this morning.

9b) They cut me my hair this morning.

10a) The important in an emergency is to stay calm.

10b) The important thing in an emergency is to stay calm.

3. Which word doesn't belong in the group?

Example: gold, iron, silk, copper, lead

1. trainers, wellies, flip-flops, knickers, slippers

2. caterpillar, stork, beetle, dragonfly, bee

3. pillow, duvet, blanket, mattress, anchor

4. knuckle, thumb, finger, wrist, jaw

5. shipyard, civil servant, plumber, vet, hairdresser

6. foul, goalkeeper, runway, coach, tackle

7. loan, steel, account, savings, withdrawal

8. tyre, gears, handbrake, bumper, hitchhiker

9. pumpkin, raisin, raspberry, grape, blackcurrant

10. best man, bride, bridesmaid, confetti, groom

11. applaud, performance, rehearsal, sleet, stage

12. checkout, trolley, discount, recipe, price

13. slice, oilrig, ingredients, season, recipe

14. tide, drought, wave, surf, current

15. chalk, felt-tip pen, easel, biro, crayon

16. kitten, piglet, tomcat, lamb, foal

4. Select the most suitable idiom for each situation.

1. The exam was really easy. It was

a) a long shot
b) a piece of cake
c) a vicious circle

2. Max went to bed.

a) Max hit the sack

b) Max hit the roof
c) Max hit the jackpot

3. The party was very enjoyable. We had

a) itchy feet
b) a head start
c) a ball

4. Ray is furious. He's

a) hopping mad
b) thrilled to bits
c) gobsmacked

5. Frank wants to see the places in Greece where tourists don't normally go. He wants to

a) go off the deep end

b) go with the flow
c) go off the beaten track

6. The Pitts are very wealthy. They're

a) hard up
 b) snowed under
c) rolling in it

7. The restaurant owner knew it was Pat's birthday so he gave us a bottle of champagne

a) off the peg

b) on the house
c) in dribs and drabs

5. Match the words below with a SYNONYM from this list:

chilly, dear, fit, furious, huge, scared, shy, smart, wealthy, weird

1. enormous:

2. expensive:

3. clever:

4. frightened

5. rich

6. strange

7. angry

8. healthy

9. cool

10. timid

6. Match the words below with a SYNONYM from this list.

amusing, delighted, hot, lousy (fam), powerful, superb, susceptible, unfair, wise, worn out

1. awful

2. spicy
3. exhausted

4. very happy

5. prejudiced

6. funny

7. strong

8. sensible

9. excellent

10. sensitive

7. The adjectives on the right are all synonyms except for one. Underline the word
which doesn't fit.

Example: EXPENSIVE: charming, costly, dear, pricey

1. BRAVE: courageous, fearless, heroic, unselfish

2. CRAZY: deranged, insane, nuts (inf.), tedious

3. DELICIOUS: appetizing, enchanting, mouthwatering, tasty

4. FAKE: counterfeit, dingy, forged, phoney (inf.)

5. NASTY: lazy, malicious, mean, spiteful

6. NERVOUS: agile, anxious, jumpy, on edge

7. PREJUDICED: biased, bigoted, naive, partisan

8. RICH: loaded (inf.), skint (inf.), wealthy, well-off

9. AMAZING: astonishing, astounding, gifted, remarkable

10. ESSENTIAL: crucial, devious, indispensable, vital

11. ILLEGAL: illicit, scarce, unauthorized, unlawful

12. INTELLIGENT: brainy, clever, smart, thoughtful

13. SAD: cautious, depressed, down, low

14. SCEPTICAL: mistrustful, suspicious, trustworthy, unconvinced

15. SENSITIVE: impressionable, receptive, susceptible, witty

16. SUPERB: lousy (inf.), marvellous, terrific, wonderful

17. WARM: friendly, affectionate, proud, sympathetic

8. Match the verbs below with a SYNONYM from this list:

assist, attempt, chat, embrace, frighten, gamble, own, repair, request, sketch

1. ask for

2. bet

3. try

4. scare

5. mend

6. possess

7. help

8. draw

9. hug

10. talk

9. Match the verbs below with a SYNONYM from this list.

giggle, happen, hurry, irritate, let, merit, remain, reply, quit, yell

1. rush
2. occur

3. annoy

4. answer

5. shout

6. allow

7. resign

8. laugh

9. deserve

10. stay

ODD ONE OUT: Exercise 1

The verbs on the right are all synonyms except for one. Underline the word which doesn't
belong. Example: SPEAK: say, talk, transfer, utter

1. APPLAUD: acclaim, censure, cheer, praise

2. CHECK: examine, inspect, merit, probe

3. DESIRE: alter, crave, fancy, wish for

4. DISAPPOINT: dissatisfy, disillusion, let down, smudge

5. FRIGHTEN: alarm, prosper, scare, startle

6. GET: acquire, gain, lock, obtain

7. STEAL: captivate, nick (inf.), rob, shoplift

8. THROW: chuck (inf.), fetch, lob, toss

ODD ONE OUT: Exercise 2

1. CLOSE: fasten, merge, seal, shut

 2. DELAY: postpone, put off, suspend, tell off (inf)

3. DISCOVER: bring to light, burst, come across, find

4. IRRITATE: annoy, bother, pester, vanish

5. MANAGE: deal with, handle, run away, see too

6. RELAX: carry on, rest, take it easy, unwind

7. SHOUT: cry, gossip, scream, yell

8. WALK: march, stroll, stride, twist

ODD ONE OUT: Exercise 3.

The verbs on the right are all synonyms except for one. Underline the word which doesn't fit.

Example: SPEAK: say, talk, transfer, utter

1. REDUCE: boost, cut back, diminish, lessen

2. EAT: chew, fake, nibble, snack

3. ACCOMPLISH: achieve, manage, succeed, whine

4. SING: belt out, chirp, hum, scold

5. LIE: attach, deceive, fabricate, fib

6. CRITICIZE: condemn, find fault, nitpick, quote

7. LOVE: cherish, idolize, remark, treasure

8. BREAK: crack, drag, fracture, shatter

ODD ONE OUT: Exercise 4.

1. SLEEP: catnap, doze, ooze, snooze

2. HIT: punch, slap, slip, smack

3. STUDY: cram, revise, smudge, swot

4. PLAN: mastermind, neglect, organize, plot,

5. LAUGH: chuckle, giggle, snigger, yawn

6. WRITE: draft, gamble, jot down, scribble

7. RESIGN: join, quit, retire, step down

8. SHAKE: shiver, tremble, wobble, yell

WORD FORMATION

1. Complete the following sentences by adapting the word given in brackets.

A)

1) We need to find a __________ to the problem as soon as possible. (solve)

2) Juan speaks English fluently and makes very few __________ mistakes. (grammar)

3) The teacher keeps a record of every student's __________ . (attend)

4) Air-conditioning is a ___________ if you live somewhere like the south of Spain. (necessary)

5) Don't be afraid of the dog. He's absolutely __________ . (harm)

6) The company is trying hard to improve customer __________ . (satisfy)

7) Measures were taken around the world to __________ airport security after the 11 September
attacks. (tight)

8) We're going to change our suppliers as they have become very __________ in the last year.
(rely)

9) Patricia's very __________ . She writes short stories, paints and makes mosaics. (create)

10) We need your __________ at the bottom of the page. (sign)

B)

1) The index at the back of the book is in __________ order. (alphabet)

2) The fans waved __________ as the film star stepped out of the limousine. (excite)

3) Chickenpox is a highly __________ disease which many people catch as a child. (infect)

4) Matt is very __________ . He wants to be number one at everything. (compete)

5) Harry loves cars and he's so __________ about them. (knowledge)

6) There is little __________ of the president being re-elected. (likely)

7) The prime minister thinks there may be a __________ to overthrow him. (conspire)

8) In __________ with Tokyo, London and Paris are relatively cheap. (compare)

9) The police were unable to __________ that she had committed the crime. (proof)

10) The president's speech went on for so long that I almost died of __________ ! (bore)

C)

Complete the following sentences by adapting the word given in brackets.

1) Naomi and Kurt have three children. Naomi also has a daughter from a previous ________ .
(marry)

2) The film was so ________ . You knew exactly how it was going to end. (predict)

3) The goverment is concerned about the significant rise in ________ . (homeless)

4) It has been ________ proven that stroking a cat can lower your blood pressure. (scientific)

5) Thanks to the large ________ from her grandmother Paula was able to buy a villa in the south
of France. (inherit)

6) In the UK it is ________ to sell cigarettes to children under 16. (legal)

7) You can ________ your tea with honey instead of sugar. (sweet)

8) You need to _______ the final point of the presentation. It's rather confusing. (clear)
9) The film turned out to be a big ________ . It was really quite boring. (disappoint)

10) The ________ between the city's two football teams is often quite fierce. (rival)

D)

1) Lizzy has just won a ________ to a world-renowned university. (scholar)

2) It's ________ arguing with them. They are not going to change their mind. (point)

3) You will need your parents' _______ if you want to go on the school trip. (permit)

4) It's a wonderful restaurant. Great food and excellent service. We _______ recommend it!
(high)

5) Thank you so much for the flowers. It's very ________ of you. (thought)

6) Sarah speaks perfect French as she spent much of her __________ in Canada. (child)

7) I've ________ my wallet. Have you seen it anywhere? (place)

8) Don't forget to ________ the modem when you have finished using it. (connect)

9) Ben sulks like a child when he doesn't get his own way. He's so ________ . (mature)

10) Oliver's CV is truly _______ . He's bound to get the job. (impress)

2. The nouns on the right are all synonyms except for one. Underline the word
which doesn´t fit.

Example: ZONE: area, region, sector, shame

1. ARGUMENT: dispute, hazard, quarrel, row

2. AWARD: junk, medal, prize, trophy

3. CONFUSION: disorder, mess, muddle, poverty

4. DUSK: dawn, nightfall, sunset, twilight

5. HAPPINESS: bliss, capture, delight, joy

6. LIE: fabrication, fib, gutter, invention

7. SCENT: aroma, fragance, perfume, stream

8. WORK: assignment, chore, crook (inf.) job

9. BOUNDARY: barrier, border, bounty, perimeter

10. CONVERSATION: chat, discussion, hint, talk

11. MISTAKE: error, fall, miscalculation, slip

12. OBJECTIVE: aim, goal, haven, purpose

13. PICTURE: display, drawing, illustration, sketch

14. PRISON: clink (inf.), jail, nick (inf.), pebble

15. PROMISE: bet, oath, pledge, vow

16. ZERO: niche, nil, nothing, nought