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ASKING QUESTIONS 1

Ask for the underlined words. Form questions in the present simple.

1. The children go to the mall every week.

2. They sell 20 kilos of sugar a day.

3. He does his workout every morning.

4. The boys play football.

5. He lives in a big house.

6. The two women come from Brazil.

7. They usually work carefully.

8. The jacket is 50 dollars.

9. He likes his dog.

10. She goes to the bakery every Sunday morning.

11. They always get to the airport by taxi.

12. They go shopping once a week.

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ASKING QUESTIONS 2

Ask for the underlined words. Form questions in the past simple.

1. Jane opened the door.

2. The dog ran over to the children.

3. The cat ate the fish.

4. The flower pot fell on the floor.

5. They met at the station.

6. She found Pamela's key.

7. Two policemen entered the room.

8. They came late because they had caused an accident.

9. The men came a little closer.

10. His car broke down.

11. They took the children home.

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12. She ate two packets of crisps.
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ASKING QUESTIONS 3

Ask for the underlined words.

1. He gives Harry a nice present.

2. They have got five cats.

3. They wrote down the address.

4. They water our flowers and vegetables.

5. Andy did his homework very quickly.

6. My mum pays for the ticket.

7. He kicked the ball high into the air.

8. They had cameras.

9. Frank bought an expensive car.

10. She ate an apple.

11. This flower smells good.

12. He repaired everything carefully.

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ASKING QUESTIONS 4

Ask for the underlined words.

1. Tom lived in Chicago.

2. He drank some lemonade.

3. They stayed at a hotel.

4. Sandra went to the hill.

5. They cut the grass.

6. The kids heard a terrifying noise.

7. The guests made an awful mess.

8. The twins watched the movie yesterday.

9. They went home because they were tired.

10. We call Mary very weekend.

11. He stays at a hotel.

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12. She took the umbrella because it was raining.
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ASKING QUESTIONS 5
Ask for the underlined words.

1. The students put the books into their bags.

2. She wore black jeans last Tuesday.

3. Tina lives in a small village in Wales.

4. They went up 1860 steps to the top.

5. We took the elevator.

6. I get my pocket money from my dad.

7. This computer game has four levels.

8. I stayed up until twelve.

9. She copied the story.

10. He warmed his hands.

11. Tim and Susan fell in love.

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12. We wrote lots of stories for her.

ASKING QUESTIONS 6

Ask for the underlined words.

1. He made a big mistake.

2. They danced till the morning.

3. It began three years ago.

4. He dropped the cup on the floor.

5. The lesson passed quickly.

6. He ran across the street.

7. She said it very politely.

8. I spent my holidays in Switzerland.

9. I play three times a week.

10. My brother teaches me a lot.

11. They gave up on Monday.

12. They started the climb on Sunday morning.

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ADJECTIVES WITH PREPOSITIONS 1

Complete with the correct prepositions. Fill in for, of, to, about or at.

1. She is brilliant repairing things.

2. She is nice, but I don´t want to get married her.

3. It’s very nice you to lend me your car.

4. He is married his best friend’s sister.

5. Why are you always so rude your parents?

6. It wasn´t very polite him to leave without saying thank you.

7. I can´t understand people who are cruel animals.

8. I have to stop to talk to you. I’m a bit short time.

9. She is excellent skiing.

10. Your shoes are similar mine, but they are not exactly the same.

11. We´ve got enough to eat. The fridge is full food.

12. I felt sorry the children because it rained every day.

13. He said he was sorry the situation, but there was nothing he could do.

14. She is bad surfing.

15. Our house is similar theirs.

16. I feel sorry him because it wasn’t his fault.

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17. It would be clever you to study more.

18. France is also very famous its wine.

19. The streets were crowded people.

20. She was very upset not being invited to the party.
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ADJECTIVES WITH PREPOSITIONS

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Complete with the correct prepositions. Fill in by, for, of, with, on or in.

1. She is very terrified spiders.

2. We enjoyed our holidays, but we were disappointed our hotel.

3. I was surprised the way he behaved.

4. He is very fond animals.

5. She doesn´t often go out in the night because she´s afraid the dark.

6. I study Spanish, but I´m not very satisfied my progress.

7. I’ve never seen so many people before. I’m astonished the crowds.

8. Are you afraid him?

9. I don’t feel sorry her because her problems are her own fault.

10. He is responsible what appears in his newspaper.

11. He wasn’t very keen going to the cinema.

12. I’m angry him for telling lies about me.

13. I think they were not interested what I was saying.

14. The police are responsible maintaining law and order.

15. We are short workers in our factory at the moment.

16. It would be clever you to study more.

17. Are you interested football?

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ADJECTIVES WITH PREPOSITIONS

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18. He always waits outside because he is frightened our dog.

19. She is furious him for not watering the flowers.

20. It would be stupid him to go out without a coat because it is cold outside.
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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
1
Complete with the zero or first conditional.

1. If you don’t tell her the truth, she angry with you! (be)

2. Soap if you leave it in water. (dissolve)

3. If he rings the bell, the receptionist . (come)

4. If I study more, I the exam. (pass)

5. Plants die if you them. (not water)

6. He it if she explains the situation to him. (understand)

7. Milk off if you don’t keep it in a cool place. (go)

8. Ask the teacher if you . (not understand)

9. If they offer me a job, I it. (take)

10. I will have to invite Bob if I Linda. (invite)

11. I if you want to use the car. (not mind)

12. If Jack meets Tom, he him the truth. (tell)

13. If Ella has enough money, she a new car. (buy)

14. Children upset if they’re being bullied. (get)

15. Stamps can be good fun if you collecting things. (enjoy)

16. What will Charlie do if he the job? (not get)

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
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17. It can be hard to access the web if you a PC at home.

(not have)

18. The heater on if you press this switch. (come)

19. If you to understand the text, you have to study the

new words. (want)

20. If you are going out, me know. (let)

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
2
Complete with the first conditional.

1. If I enough money, I will buy a new skateboard. (have)

2. If you help your mother, she very happy. (be)

3. If Mary in the kitchen, she will get more pocket money. (help)

4. She will be angry if you the truth. (not tell)

5. You will have to walk if you the bus. (miss)

6. If Tom is at home, he TV. (watch)

7. The baby if you are quiet. (sleep)

8. If he is in San Francisco, he the Golden Gate Bridge. (see)

9. He to the doctor's if he doesn't feel well tomorrow. (go)

10. If he his car, he won't get much money for it. (sell)

11. I to the USA if I have enough money. (travel)

12. If they a car, they will drive to Italy. (buy)

13. If I work harder, I the exam. (pass)

14. We good marks if we don't study. (not get)

15. If he tells me the truth, I glad. (be)

16. I will travel to the USA if I enough money. (have)

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
2
1 7. If I’m offered the job, I think I it. (take)

18. If she up early, she will catch the bus. (get)

19. If I hear burglars, I the police. (call)

20. We will go swimming if it warm enough. (be)

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
3
Complete with the second conditional.

1. If she (be) hungry, she would eat something.

2. If he studied, he (pass) the exam.

3. I (send) you a postcard if I had your address.

4. What (happen) if you didn´t go to work tomorrow?

5. She would be terribly upset if I (lose) her ring.

6. Many people would be out of work if the factory (close).

7. That box (look) better if you painted it blue.

8. If he offered me a job, I (take) it.

9. If we (eat) too much, we would get fat.

10. What would you do if you (be) the president of your country?

11. If he hurried, he (catch) the train.

12. If he (be) here, we would play cards.

13. I (tell) you if you asked me.

14. If he (ring) the bell, the waiter would come.

15. If you paid him well, he (come).

16. We would go for a walk if it (be) warmer.

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
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1 7. If Mary helped in the kitchen, she (get) more pocket money.

18. If I were you, I (start) now.

19. He would buy that house if he (have) some money.

20. If you studied harder, you (write) a good test.

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
4
Complete with the first or second conditional.

1. If he (have) time, he will come.

2. If I (be) you, I wouldn’t do that.

3. I (go) to see him if he has time.

4. If you (come), you would see her.

5. If he doesn’t go back now, he (be) late.

6. If Charles (ask) me, I would lend him my tools.

7. What will you do if you (lose) the way?

8. They would be glad if the rain (stop) soon.

9. If you asked us, we (help) you.

10. I (go) to the cinema if I had more time.

11. I will call her if I (find out) her number.

12. If they (be) rich, they would stay in a more expensive hotel.

13. She (feel) ill if she eats so much.

14. If you helped her in the garden, she (be) happy.

15. If he skis too fast, he (break) his leg.

16. What will John do if he (not get) the job?

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
4
17. They would get drunk if they (drink) too much beer.

18. If I (invite) Linda, I will have to invite Bob.

19. If I had some money, I (buy) a new car.

20. You will get wet if you (not take) an umbrella.

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
5
Complete with the first or second conditional.

1. He (cause) an accident if he drives too dangerously.

2. If you steal the purse, they (arrest) you.

3. I (tell) you if you asked me.

4. If she (explain) him the situation, he will understand it.

5. I won't visit him if he (be) angry.

6. He would go to the cinema if he (have) more time.

7. If I find the book, I (send) it.

8. If I (be) at home, I will study my words.

9. They (feel) better if they took their medicine.

10. If you close the door, nobody (see) you.

11. If Sam (have) a hammer, he will lend it to me.

12. Susan will help you if she (get) more pocket money.

13. If we go to London, we (see) the Tower.

14. He (wash) his hands if you give him some soap.

15. If it (stop) raining, we would play tennis.

16. If she had enough money, she (buy) a new car.

17. I will pass the exam if I (work) harder.

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
5
18. If Nelly rode her bike more carefully, she (have) fewer

accidents.

19. If Mr Jones (watch) the news every evening, he would

know more about politics.

20. If she sets the alarm clock, she (not oversleep).

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
6
Complete with the third conditional.

1. Alexander to her if he had met her. (talk)

2. If I at home, I would have watched the movie. (be)

3. If Jack had come to my party, I with him. (dance)

4. They got lost if they had read the map properly. (not have)

5. I’m sure he his watch, if he had looked for it more

carefully. (find)

6. If we had been in San Francisco, we the Golden Gate

Bridge. (pass)

7. She wouldn’t have been hungry if she her dinner. (eat)

8. If you Harry, we would have been happy. (marry)

9. If my dad his car to you, you’d have got a bargain. (sell)

10. Chloe that exam easily if she had attended every lesson. (pass)

11. We to the beach if it had been sunny yesterday. (go)

12. If I had told you about Chantal, you me. (not believe)

13. If I the doctor, she would’ve advised me on what to do. (ask)

14. If I had lent you my lawnmower, you it. (break)

15. I in if I had watched that boring show. (sleep)

16. I shopping in charity shops if I had won the lottery. (not be)

17. If Zoe some money, she would’ve handed it in. (find)

18. If Bill a taxi, he would have been there by now. (take)

19. I Hyde Park if I had gone on the trip to London. (visit)

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
6

20. If he his book at school, he might have passed the

exam. (not forget)

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
7
Complete with the first, second or third conditional.

1. If Mr Brown (sell) his car last year, he would have got

more money for it.

2. If Susan takes her driving lessons regularly, she (pass) her

driving test.

3. If Charlie (not stop) eating these green apples, he’ll soon feel

sick.

4. If you had told me the truth, I (help) you.

5. If old Mrs White heard a strange noise, she (call) the police.

6. If I (have) good luck, I would have won the first prize.

7. If I (be) you, I would throw away all this old junk.

8. If I got the earlier bus, I (can) come home at 5 o’clock.

9. If mother (make) apple pie, I’ll give you a piece.

10. If Peter (not leave) earlier, he would miss the bus.

11. If we missed the train, we (take) a taxi.

12. If he (win) a lot of money, he will fly to Paris.

13. If she is ill, she (not come) to our party.

14. We (play) tennis if it stopped raining.

15. I (phone) her if I knew her number.

16. If they were rich, they (stay) at a hotel.

17. I would have been glad if he (visit) me in hospital.

18. I would pass the exam if I (study) harder.

19. If the company (close), it would be hard for me to find a job.

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
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20. If we had gone to London, we (see) the Tower.
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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
8
Complete with the first, second or third conditional.

1. If I (eat) your chocolates, I would have felt a bit guilty.

2. She can go early on Fridays if she (ask) her manager’s permission.

3. If he had offered me the job, I (take) it.

4. If I (have) some money, I will buy a new car.

5. If you damage my car, I (be) really annoyed.

6. If he (drive) more carefully, he would not cause an accident.

7. We won’t stay indoors if the weather (be) fine.

8. She would feel better if she (eat) less.

9. If the computer (crash), you would lose all your unsaved work.

10. If it (rain), I don’t have to water the flowers.

11. She (give) you an answer if you had asked her more politely.

12. If he won a lot of money, he (fly) to Paris.

13. If you had asked me, I (tell) you.

14. If I am at home, I (watch) the movie.

15. If I (be) you, I would start studying now.

16. If Jack meets Tom, he (tell) him the truth.

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
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1 7. His sister would have been glad if you (phone) her.

18. The Millers (move) to the seaside if they had had children.

19. If Jack (come) to my party, I would have danced with him.

20. If she (meet) him, she will talk to him.

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FUTURE TENSES
1
Fill in going to or the simple future tense (=will future).

1. I them tomorrow evening. (meet)

2. him for help? (you ask)

3. Susan the bathroom next weekend. (paint)

4. I think he her name. (find out)

5. I a walk in the garden this evening. (take)

6. Let's hope that the wind away the clouds. (blow)

7. Mary a good mark because she has studied hard. (get)

8. Are you sure, you in a tent in your holidays? (sleep)

9. Peter his new bike in the park. (ride)

10. I hope Jane me to her party. (invite)

11. I dad's car tomorrow afternoon. (wash)

12. Mum thinks dad home early tonight. (come)

13. It very cold in the mountains. Take a sweater with

you. (probably be)

14. We our bikes in the park. Can you come with us? (ride)

15. I think Susan in love with Mike. (fall)

16. It's late. I hope we the bus. (not miss)

17. the new words this time, Peter? (you study)

18. Next summer we at a campsite near a lake. (probably stay)

19. We to Scotland this summer. (go)

20. I promise, I you tomorrow. (phone)

21. Maybe he any time next weekend. (not have)

22. She a baby next April. (have)

23. I hope the train delayed. (not be)

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FUTURE TENSES
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24. They the exam. (probably pass)

25. The sky is cloudy and grey. It . (rain)

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Fill in the correct future tense – simple future, going to future or present
progressive.

1. They to New York tomorrow morning. (drive)

2. I hope the weather nice. (be)

3. John to his new CD this evening. (listen)

4. I offered him this job. I think he it. (take)

5. Jane and Sue a present for mum's birthday. (buy)

6. I hope you me with the dishes, Julie. (help)

7. I promise I your secret to anyone. (not tell)

8. Take your umbrella with you. It (rain).

9. They cards this evening. (play)

10. When the weather is fine, we a picnic in our

garden. (probably have)

11. I think the police the burglars. (arrest)

12. They to Seattle next summer holidays. (fly)

13. I 50 people to the party and I hope everyone

. (invite / come)

14. That exercise looks difficult. I you. (help)

15. to the football match? (he go)

16. Are you sure they the match? (win)

17. It very cold in the mountains. Take a sweater with

you. (probably be)

18. He tomorrow. (not leave)

19. We think he home late in the night. (come)

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20. It's my birthday next Friday. Mum a cake. (bake)
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PASSIVE VOICE 1
Fill in the passive form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple.

1. This computer in the USA. (make)

2. Her dog Rover. (call)

3. Lots of new cars by train. (transport)

4. Our neighbours' house every year. (paint)

5. Jim well by the new company owners. (not pay)

6. Today many insects by poison. (kill)

7. Baby seals on dangerous beaches. (bear)

8. English in many parts of the world. (speak)

9. This theme park very often on weekdays. (not visit)

10. These watches in Switzerland. (make)

11. This helicopter for taking people to hospital. (use)

12. All her toys in a big box. (keep)

13. The buses every week. (clean)

14. The post twice a day. (collect)

15. Foreign vegetables on this market. (not sell)

16. Whales in order to make cosmetics. (hunt)

17. Excellent tea by India and Sri Lanka. (export)

18. The corridors on weekends. (not clean)

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19. Every year a big Christmas tree up in our town. (put)

20. The tennis court next to our house very often. (not use)
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PASSIVE VOICE
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Fill in the passive form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present or past simple.

1. He (offer) a new job last week.

2. The bridge (blow off) yesterday.

3. This novel (write) by Hemingway.

4. Flies (catch) by spiders.

5. All the trees (cut) down yesterday.

6. We (tell) to go home now.

7. Their purse (steal) in the disco last night.

8. Rain (hold) up by fog.

9. He (throw) out of the bar a week ago.

10. Pigs (use) to find truffles.

11. The old theatre (reopen) last Friday.

12. She (ask) about the accident by the police yesterday.

13. A lot of food (throw) away every day.

14. Mice (catch) by cats.

15. I (usually invited) to her parties.

16. Policemen (often ask) for the way.

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PASSIVE VOICE
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17. They (teach) French last term.

18. The lawn (cut) once a week.

19. The tickets (buy) by her last week.

20. The shoes (clean) every morning.

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PASSIVE VOICE
3
Fill in the passive form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple.

1. Many pictures (paint) by Picasso.

2. Sue (take) to school by her father.

3. His car (damage) in an accident.

4. Football first (play) in England.

5. Some roads (destroy) by an earthquake.

6. The window (break) by a ball.

7. That cottage (build) by a famous architect.

8. One person (find) by the helicopter rescue team.

9. Our car (sell) yesterday.

10. The key (forget) by an old man.

11. The accident (see) by two girls.

12. The bank (rob) three days ago.

13. The engine (invent) by George Stevenson.

14. The lives of many people (save) by his dog.

15. Jack (invite) to their party.

16. The potatoes (load) onto lorries.

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PASSIVE VOICE
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1 7. The robbers (arrest) by the police.

18. The parcel (send) by mail.

19. The book and the pencil (leave) behind.

20. All the magazines (sell) yesterday.

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PASSIVE VOICE
4
Put the following sentences into the passive voice.

1. Nelly ate all the cake.

2. They opened the windows.

3. We bought this present.

4. He sold his flat last summer.

5. We sang English songs.

6. My friends saw Marry in the park.

7. The children found the key.

8. The police arrested the burglars.

Fill in the passive form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past tense.

Three days ago, Nepal (rock) by a very strong earthquake. About two

hundred people (kill) and thousands (take)

to the local hospitals. They (treat) for shock and their injuries

(care for). A lot of houses (destroy). The

city hall also (damage).

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PASSIVE VOICE
5
Put the sentences into the passive voice.

1. They built these houses in 1902.

2. She bakes a cake every Sunday.

3. He broke the vase yesterday.

4. I clean the shoes every Friday.

5. We wrote the exercise an hour ago.

6. They use this road very often.

7. Thieves stole his car.

8. They cancelled all the flights.

9. Brian told the truth.

10. She always loads the dishwasher.

11. He sometimes does the shopping.

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PASSIVE VOICE
5
12. The ambulance took Peter to hospital.
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PASSIVE VOICE
6
Put the following sentences into the passive voice.

1. My grandfather built this house.

2. Carol always waters the flowers.

3. The boys did the homework.

4. Susan wrote this email.

5. George has opened a hotel.

6. Peter solved this problem.

7. An electric fault caused the fire.

8. Her mother will clean the room.

9. The police arrested three men.

10. We haven't seen her for weeks.

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PASSIVE VOICE
6
11. hey will pull down the old building.

12. Helen found the key.

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PASSIVE VOICE
7
Complete the sentences with the passive forms of the verbs. Use the tense in
brackets.

1. English (speak) all over the world. (Present tense)

2. This quarrel (forget) in a few years' time. (Future tense)

3. My pencil case (steal). (Present perfect)

4. We have (never / beat) at badminton. (Present perfect)

5. This shirt (make) in France. (Past tense)

6. Our dogs (keep) in the house. (Present tense)

7. Her new book (publish) next month. (Future tense)

8. Milk (use) to make butter and cheese. (Present tense)

9. They (take) to school. (Past tense)

10. Not a sound (hear). (Past tense)

11. Some juice (spill) on the carpet. (Present perfect)

12. The thieves (arrest) by the police. (Past tense)

13. The homework (correct) by the teacher. (Future tense)

14. Her ring (find) under the bed. (Past tense)

15. I (offer) an interesting job. (Past tense)

16. My brother (just beat) in the race. (Present perfect)

17. He (tell) to wait outside. (Past tense)

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PASSIVE VOICE
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18. The fire brigade (phone) soon after the fire broke out.

(Past perfect)

19. The email (answer) tomorrow. (Future tense)

20. The best cookies (sell) here. (Present tense)

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REPORTED SPEECH 1
Put the following sentences into the reported speech.

1. The boys said, "We are on time."

2. Sue said, "He is studying for his exam."

3. Bill said, "I’m going to answer the phone."

4. The girls said, "We’re not doing our homework now."

5. Mother said, "You can help me with the dishes."

6. He said, "I meet him every Friday."

7. Jim told me, "I leave tonight."

8. He said, "I’m watching TV."

9. She told them, "My mother likes roast beef."

10. The patients said, "We buy a newspaper every day."

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11. They told me, "We are flying to New York."

12. Mark said, "She likes something to drink."

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REPORTED SPEECH
2
1. Mr Brown said, "I was watching TV last night."
Mr Brown said (that) .

2. Sandy explained, "I saw an accident at the corner of High Street."

Sandy explained (that) .

3. Bob said, "We had a wonderful time at Peter’s party."

Bob said (that) .

4. The farmer said, "I didn’t see her."

The farmer said (that) .

5. Will and Tim said, "We were very happy about the present."
Will and Tim said (that) .

6. Mr Jones said, "As a young boy I collected stickers."

Mr Jones said (that) .

7. Peter reported, "We played a lot of tennis last year."

Peter reported (that) .

8. Mother said, "I had a headache."

Mother said (that) .

9. The Clarks told us, "We drove to Athens last summer."

The Clarks told us (that) .

10. Helen said, "I was watching the late-night show."

Helen said (that) .

11. Peter said, "They were interested in travelling to other countries."

Peter said (that) .

12. Mr Cooper said, "I took my medicine regularly."

Mr Cooper said (that) .

13. Mrs Miller said, "I didn’t feel better."

Mrs Miller said (that) .

14. Sarah said, "My father took me to school every day."

Sarah said (that) .

15. He said to the reporters, "I was a farmer in Cornwall."

He said to the reporters (that) .
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REPORTED SPEECH
3
Put the following sentences into the reported speech.

1. She said, “The sandwich tastes good.”

2. She said, “I went to the cinema.”

3. Mark said, “I like coffee with milk.”

4. She said, “Helen often gets good marks.”

5. The teacher said, “Tim wrote a nice text.”

6. She said, “He is ill today.”

7. They said, “The children like fish and chips.”

8. Emily said, “I have a headache.”

9. He said, “I moved there last summer.”

10. He said, “I repaired my bike.”

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REPORTED SPEECH
3
11. They said, “Mrs Parker wasn’t at home.”

12. They told us, “The boys have listened to music since 10 o’clock.”
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REPORTED SPEECH
4
Put the following sentences into the reported speech.

1. Jessica reported, “I saw the accident at the corner of High Street.”

2. Bob said, “We had a wonderful time at Peter's party.”

3. Harry and Tim said, “We were very happy about the present.”

4. Thomas told us, “I played a lot of tennis last year.”

5. Helen said, “I’m watching the late-night show.”

6. They said, “We studied the new words.”

7. The girls said, “The test was easy.”

8. The boys said, “We are angry.”

9. She said, “The girls ate some toast and drank some tea.”

10. He told us, “I will do my homework.”

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REPORTED SPEECH
4
11. They told us, “Thieves stole two paintings.”

12. Sarah said, “My father takes me to school every day."

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REPORTED SPEECH
5
Put the following sentences into the reported speech.

1. Liam said, “I will arrive in time.”

2. She said, “I met Carol last Friday.”

3. They said, “We went to bed early yesterday.”

4. She said, “I’ve never been in Japan.”

5. They told me, “We were playing in the park.”

6. Tom told me, “I meet my friends on the way to school.”

7. He told us, “I haven’t met her before.”

8. The boys said, “We’ll be at home by 7.”

9. Sandra said, “I did some shopping last week.”

10. Helen said, “The tickets for the show are very expensive.”
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REPORTED SPEECH
5
11. She said, “I’m reading.”

12. Bill said, “I’ve played tennis for years.”

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REPORTED SPEECH
6
Put the following sentences into the reported speech.

1. He asked me, “Do you know the man crossing the road?”

2. She asked them, “When did he go to bed yesterday?”

3. The children said, “We are waiting for our mother.”

4. They asked her, “Have you met him before?”

5. They told him, “Shut the door!”

6. She asked them, “How long has it been raining?”

7. He said, “They took me to the next hospital.”

8. They asked, “Who is standing next to Mike?”

9. She asked me, “Are you going out tonight?”

10. She told him, “Give me back my camera!”

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REPORTED SPEECH
16
1. They said, “We met him at the snack bar.”

12. He asked her, “Have you ever been here before?”

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REPORTED SPEECH
7
Put the following sentences into the reported speech.

1. They asked us, “Are you going to the cinema this week?”

2. He asked her, “How long have you played football?”

3. She asked me, “Where are you going?”

4. They told her, “Do not lie to us!”

5. He asked them, “Did you work hard yesterday?”

6. They asked him, “When did you get up this morning?”

7. They asked me, “How do you feel today?”

8. She told them, “Stop talking!”

9. She asked her, “Were you busy last week?”

10. He asked me, “Which animal are you afraid of?”

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REPORTED SPEECH
17
1. They told us, “Listen to the radio!”

12. She asked him, “Why did your car break down?”
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PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE 1

Put the following sentences into the present perfect progressive.

1 It (rain) for hours.

2 Mike (collect) stamps since 1995.

3 Bob (play) tennis since he was seven.

4 I (wait) for the bus for 15 minutes.

5 How long your brother (play) guitar?

6 How long (he play) golf?

7 I (work) for this company for seventeen years.

8 How long (it rain)?

9 Mary (study) German for two years.

10 My grandparents (live) in that house since 1962.

11 My mother (cook) for 3 hours.

12 My sister (drive) since 1972.

13 Peter (live) in India since last month.

14 How long (you work) in the garden?

15 They (lie) in the sun for hours.

16 Why is he so tired? He (play) football for two hours.

17 How long (you work) in the garden?

18 Carol (study) Spanish for four years.

19 Frank and Bill (travel) in Europe for about a month.

20 Samuel (wear) those jeans since Tuesday.

21 How long (you study) English?

22 We (wait) here for three hours.

23 She (watch) too much television lately.

24 I (read) for 3 hours.

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25 How long (he wait) for us?
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PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE 2

Put the following sentences into the present perfect simple or progressive.

1. Jane (write) a letter to a magazine. She

(not finish) it yet.

2. Ben (look) for his penknife, but he

(not find) it yet.

3. Jenny (wait) for the bus for half an hour, but it

(not arrive) yet.

4. Nick (play) a computer game for two hours, and he

is still playing.

5. Mike (not finished) painting his car yet. He

(work) on it for two weeks.

6. Amanda (not come) home yet. She

(shop) in town since 10 o'clock.

7. Mike's car (make) strange noises. Nick and Jane

(clean) all the parts.

8. Ben (draw) cartoons for two hours. He

(not finish) yet.

9. Greg (wait) for Jenny in town. Jenny

(not arrive) yet.

10. Jane (knit) a pullover. She

(not finish) yet.

11. It (rain) all day, and it

(not stop) yet.

12. Mr Blake (make) tests all evening, but he

(not find) a perfect one yet.

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PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE 3

Put the following sentences into the present perfect simple or progressive.

1. How often (you clean) the windows this year?

2. I (work) all day

and (just come) home from the office.

3. The girls (be) at school since 7 o'clock.

4. I (wait) for the train for half an hour, but

it still (not arrive) yet.

5. I (not watch) the new movie yet.

6. She (not cook) anything yet because

she (talk) to her neighbour all the

time.

7. Amanda (play) seven tournaments this year.

8. It (snow) a lot this week. I hope it will stop soon.

9. Mike (travel) since he finished school.

10. She (work) for the company since she

graduated from university.

11. Ben, where have you been? I__________________________________(wait) for you since 2

o'clock.

12. Many tourists (visit) this museum.

13. It (rain) all week. I hope it will stop by Saturday.

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14. She (perform) in eight movies since she

began acting.

15. Jane (work) on the computer for hours, and

(not finish) yet.

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PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE 4

Put the following sentences into the present perfect simple or progressive.

1. It all day. (rain)

2. How long for me? (you wait)

3. I my girlfriend for two months. (know)

4. I my homework. Now I can go out. (do)

5. I my homework for three hours. (do)

6. What all afternoon? (she do)

She that book you lent her,

but she it yet. (read / not finish)

7. Amanda is a famous film star. She about ten films.

(make)

8. What countries ? (you already visit)

9. Mike a cold since last Thursday. (have)

10. I'm tired. very hard today. (work)

11. Susan to reach you by phone several times. (try)

12. He with Kate. (never dance)

13. Someone my chocolate. (eat)

14. How long as a lawyer? (she work)

15. We here for eight years. (live)

16. How long TV this afternoon? (they watch)

17. a mountain? (you ever climb)

18. They the car since three o' clock and they

yet. (repair / not finish)

19. He at the airport. (already arrive)

20. How long for Linda? (he wait)

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PAST PERFECT QUESTIONS

Rearrange the words in each sentence to make a question in past perfect tense.

1. had the lights off you all switched

before going to bed?

2. Road lived Jeremy in had Cromer

for seven years?

3. the their pupils completed had work

before going out to play?

4. John left already had

before you got

home from work?

5. sold things the had precious she all

when he came back

from his journey?

6. made call had Liam phone a

by the time his boss

appeared?

7. a ever you had career considered

as a chef before you

left school?
8. you to gone just bed had

when your parents

phoned last night?

9. had that seen already you movie

?
10. already the been airport had they at

before the flight had

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PAST PERFECT

Complete the following sentences with the past perfect simple.

1. After they a cup of tea, they had some cake. (have)

2. He told me that he lions the day before. (see)

3. After they lunch, they drank a cup of tea. (finish)

4. Before he went to bed, he to his favourite songs. (listen)

5. My little sister all the jam tarts before her parents

came home. (eat)

6. After he the police, he called the ambulance. (call)

7. He told his teacher that he to do his homework. (forget)

8. After they all the famous sights, they went to a

restaurant. (see)

9. He asked me which animals I in Africa. (hunt)

10. After Columbus America, he returned to Spain. (discover)

11. Before she typed her letters, she a cup of coffee. (have)

12. After the train , they went for a sightseeing tour. (arrive)

13. He to watch TV when the telephone rang. (start)

14. My little brother opened the box after he the key. (get)

15. After he school, he started to work at the butcher's. (finish)

16. When he was young, he a good swimmer. (be)

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17. After they for their holidays, their friends arrived. (leave)

18. They everything before they moved to Glasgow. (sell)

19. After she the windows, she washed the curtains. (clean)

20. Before he mowed the lawn, he some roses. (pick)

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PAST TENSE OR PAST PERFECT

1
Complete the following sentences with the past simple, past progressive or past
perfect simple.

1. After they a cup of tea, they some cake.

(have / have)

2. They the flat two years ago. (buy)

3. When I TV, the lights (watch / go out)

4. She me that she a lion. (tell / see)

5. He to France last year. (go)

6. After he the ambulance, he the

police. (call / call)

7. She her hair when her baby to cry. (wash

/ start)

8. After he hard, he ill. (work / feel)

9. He the room when I the facts. (leave

/ explain)

10. Dad the box after he the key. (open / find)

11. While he computer games, she (play /

read)

12. They everything before they to Glasgow.

(sell / move)

13. My sister me yesterday evening. (visit)

14. When I the room, Mary home. (clean

/ come)

15. After he school, he to work. (finish / start)

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PAST TENSE OR PAST PERFECT

2
Complete the following sentences with the past simple, past progressive or past
perfect simple.

1. When they (sleep), thieves (break) in and

(steal) their paintings.

2. After he (repair) his bike, he (drive) to

his grandparents.

3. Before she (have) dinner, she (work) in

the garden.

4. I (see) him yesterday in front of the cinema.

5. When they (listen) to music, they (hear) a

loud noise.

6. He (not visit) me before he (fly) to Greece.

7. My sister (hear) a loud cry from outside and

(rush) out.

8. While she (study) for her test, her brother

(play) football with his friends.

9. We (not play) chess last Sunday.

10. He (go) shopping after he (phone) me.

11. When we (meet) Jane at the party, she

(wear) a red dress.

12. She (not drive) fast when the accident

(happen).

13. The boys (break) a window when they

(play) football in the garden.

14. Mary (not work) yesterday. She (be) ill.

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15.
PAST TENSE OR PAST PERFECT
2

16. After she (help) me with the housework, she (go) to meet her friends.
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PAST SIMPLE OR PAST PERFECT 1

Complete the following sentences with the past simple or past perfect simple.

1. After they (see) the Tower, they (go) to

Westminster Abbey.

2. He (ask) me which animals I (see) in Africa.

3. After Columbus (discover) America, he

(return) to Spain.

4. Before they (move) to Liverpool, they

(sell) everything.

5. After he (work) very hard, he (fall) ill.

6. She (open) the box after she (find) the key.

7. They (go) to a restaurant after they (sail).

8. Before they (start) the party, they (invite)

some friends.

9. After she (wash) the curtains, she (clean)

the windows.

10. They (go) for a sightseeing tour after the bus

(arrive).

11. Before he (mow) the lawn, he (pick)

some roses.

12. After he (finish) school, he (work) for

a magazine.

13. They (drink) a cup of tea after they

(finish) lunch.

14. My friend (ask) me for her telephone number before he

(phone) her.
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15. My sister (eat) all the chocolate before my parents

(come) home.
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PAST SIMPLE OR PAST PERFECT 2

Complete the following sentences with the past simple or past perfect simple.

1. After they (open) the window, it

(become) colder.

2. After we (see) the film, we (go) to bed.

3. After he (leave), she (start) to cry.

4. As soon as it (start) to rain, she (take) her

umbrella.

5. He (play) cards after he (do) his homework.

6. Before she (thank) me, she (take) my

present.

7. We (see) the robbers after they (leave)

the bank.

8. She (comb) his hair after she (brush) her

teeth.

9. Before we (go) out, we (put) on our

new shoes.

10. They (go) swimming after it (stop) raining.

11. When we (arrive) there, the ceremony

(already start).

12. Father (start) to wash the car after mother

(go) out.

13. After she (got) her new dress, she (show)

it her parents.

14. He (fall) from the balcony after he (take)

away the railing.

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15. She (eat) the cake after she (ask).
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PAST SIMPLE OR PAST PERFECT 3

Complete the following sentences with the past simple or past perfect simple.

1. He (work) in a supermarket before he

(work) as a postman.

2. She (feed) the dog as soon as she (do)

her homework.

3. My sister (live) in England before she

(move) to Belgium.

4. After he (eat) all the sandwiches, he

(drink) some orange juice.

5. We (be) tired because we (work) all day.

6. As I (miss) the bus, I (walk) home again.

7. After they (install) the file, they (can) go

on working.

8. He (just start) to watch TV when the telephone

(ring).

9. Before she (go) to bed, she (listen) to music.

10. After he (lose) all his money, he (be) as

poor as a church mouse.

11. She (have) a cup of coffee before she

(write) the letter.

12. My sister (eat) all the jam before our parents

(come) home.

13. Tom (be) very angry because Ann (shout) at him.

14. She (go) home again as soon as she (do)

her shopping.
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15. They (go) to a sightseeing tour after the bus

(arrive).
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PAST SIMPLE OR PAST PERFECT 4

Complete the following sentences with the past simple or past perfect simple.

1. John (play) with the children after he

(have) dinner.
2. The farmer (harvest) the apples before he
(take) them to his neighbour to make cider.

3. After it (stop) raining, the match (can) start.

4. After George (swallow) his medicine, he

(begin) to feel much better.
5. Before he (become) president, he (work)
as an actor.
6. The tourists (jump) into the pool as soon as they
(unpack) their suitcases.

7. They (sell) their flat, before they (move)

to the Netherlands.
8. He (work) as a tourist agent after he
(finish) school.
9. After he (call) the police, he (call) the
ambulance.
10. We (leave) the cinema as soon as the movie
(end).

11. After Mary (get) her new school uniform, she

(be) very happy.

12. He (meet) some friends after he (study)

for the test.
13. When we (arrive) at home, she (already
do) the washing.
14. She (need) help because someone (steal)
her money.
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15. She (do) her homework before she (visit) me.
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TENSES 1
Write down the sentences. Use the correct forms of the verbs.
N = negation / Q = question

They (invite) Linda to the party.

Present tense:
N:
Q:
Past tense:
N:
Q:
Future:
N:
Q:
Present perfect:
N:
Q:
They (be) happy.
Present tense:
N:
Q:
Past tense:
N:
Q:
Future:
N:
N:
Present perfect: Q:
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TENSES 2
Write down the sentences. Use the correct forms of the verbs.
N = negation / Q = question

He (leave) in the afternoon.

Present tense:
N:
Q:
Past tense:
N:
Q:
Future:
N:
Q:
Present perfect:
N:
Q:
The children (play) tennis.
Present tense:
N:
Q:
Past tense:
N:
Q:
Future:
N:
N:
Present perfect: Q:

Fill in the correct tenses.

1. Look! It (snow) now.

2. She (have) the flue last winter.

3. Last night I (read) a book when suddenly I (hear) a

scream.
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4. Carol (already start) her new job.

5. Last week my rabbit (run) away, and I (find) it yet.

6. The teacher (write) sentences on the board while the children

(fill) the gaps.

7. Water (boil) at 100 degrees Celsius.

8. What Peter (do) at the moment? He (have) a

bath.

9. I (go) to the theatre yesterday evening.

10. you ever (write) a letter to Sue? Yes, I (write) her

yesterday.

11. When I (wait) for the bus, I (see) an accident.

12. George often (work) on Sundays.

13. you (do) your homework yet?

14. He (have) a bad accident last evening.

15. Sandra (get) a bad mark on her last maths test.

16. Tom (repair) the car now.

Excuse me, you (speak) English?

17. Where (be) Peggy? She (leave) an hour ago.

18. I (be) very nervous last Saturday because I never (fly)

before.

19. How often you (play) tennis? I usually (play) once

a week.
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MIXED TENSES
2
Fill in the correct tenses.

1. John ever (win) a prize at a race?

2. I (fall) asleep yesterday when I (watch)

TV.

3. George never (be) to Canada.

4. Tom is back in England. He (be) in Italy for three weeks.

5. We (do) a lot last Sunday.

6. I sometimes (go) to the cinema.

7. Nick (work) hard yesterday.

8. I (find) my ring yet which I (lose) at the

party yesterday.

9. They (build) this castle in 1762.

10. Would you like to have something to eat? No, thank you I (just

have) dinner.

11. Sue (get) up at 6 o´clock every day.

12. Look! Sue (run) down the street.

13. This house (cost) 35.000 pounds in 1980.

14. Cats (catch) mice.

15. you (meet) Bill yesterday?

16. When he (arrive), we (have) dinner.

17. he (already arrive) in Los Angeles?

18. I (see) him since last Wednesday.

19. Father (smoke) his pipe while mother (prepare)

lunch.

20. Look, it (snow)

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MIXED TENSES 3
Fill in the correct tenses.

1. I usually (take) the bus to school.

2. Yesterday morning I (get) up at 6.30.

3. We needed some money so we (sell) our car.

4. He asked me, “ she ever (be) in Spain?”

5. My mother asked us, “What Peter (do) now?”

6. Please don´t make so much noise. I (study).

7. We can leave. Samantha her car keys. (just find)

8. Carol often (play) tennis with her father.

9. Now Ron (phone) Jill again. It (be) the

third time he (phone) her this evening.

10. It (rain) now. It

(begin) raining two hours ago. So, it (rain) for two hours.

11. She asked me, “ you (hear) from Tom?”

12. “ it (rain)?” she always (ask) me.

13. I asked my brother, “ you (go) out last night?”

14. New York (be) one of the largest cities of the world.

15. This house (cost) 350.000 pounds in 1980.

16. While Tom (play) tennis, Ann

(take) a shower.

17. Mike (play) chess. How long (play)?

18. “ you (speak) English?” she was asked.

19. When they (work) in the garden, the phone

(ring).
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20. After they (have) their breakfast, they

(go) shopping yesterday.

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MIXED TENSES
4
Fill in the correct tenses.

1. She often trouble with her parents. (have)

2. Richard two bottles of orange juice last night. (drink)

3. Last week they a new car and

the old one. (buy / sell)

4. After he TV, he went to bed yesterday. (watch)

5. Little Toby his hands. They are clean now. (just wash)

6. Last evening when he a book his mother

him. (read / call)

7. I think we to Spain for our holidays next summer. (go)

8. We always her to wash her hands, but she never

it. (tell / do)

9. This the most exciting film I ! (be / ever see)

10. If I you, I would try to marry this pretty girl. (be)

11. In spring birds and in summer they

nests. (sing / build)

12. Every year the number of students who come to Britain .

(increase)

13. If you us, we would have met you at the station. (call)

14. Every morning old Mr. Sharp from a small boat. (fish)

15. Last Saturday when we went to the Millers, they cards. (play)

16. Look at this picture. This the Prime Minister's home. (be)

17. Yesterday we anything because of the thick fog. (cannot see)

18. We can leave. Samantha her car keys. (just find)

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MIXED TENSES
4
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WORD ORDER 1

Write down the sentences into correct order.

1. always / at nine o'clock / out of the garage / in the morning / drives / his car / he

2. he / to town / after breakfast / often / Mrs Hodges / takes

3. a parking place / near the shops / they / find / rarely

4. sometimes / in a garage / Mr Hodges / his car / parks

5. fly / with my parents / to Florida / sometimes / I / in winter

6. late / came / last year / she / often / to school / in spring

7. often / have / at about three o'clock / a cup of tea / they / at the hotel / in the afternoon
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8. meet / at the sports ground / they / after dinner / always / their friends

9. enjoys / very much / swimming / in our pool / always / in the morning / she

10. hardly / last year / could / ski / he

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WORD ORDER 2

Write down the sentences into correct order.

1. hardly / the / feeds / My / ever / dog / brother

2. sister / ironing / sometimes / My / the / does

3. I / vacuum / never / the / do / cleaning

4. a / go / with / often / walk / dog / for / We / our

5. room / Sundays / usually / I / tidy / my / on

6. the / unload / in / the / sometimes / afternoon / dishwasher / I

7. after / on / my / I / sister / look / weekends / sometimes / younger

8. never / the / She / cooking / does

9. mother / On / the / my / always / washing / does / Mondays

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10. out / once / put / I / dustbins / week / usually / the / a

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WORD ORDER 3

Write down the sentences into correct order.

1. is / near / school / there / new / a / our / cinema

2. got / my / problem / I / with / have / homework / a

3. when / a / helps / she / thinks / problem / trouble / Mary / has / doll / her / a

4. well / think / your / very / I / don't / father / drives

5. to / we / On / a / restaurant / sometimes / Sundays / go

6. circus / went / with / we / ago, / the / two / my / to / parents / months

7. did / very / the / trick / well / magician / his

8. after / Jim / sister / Mother / look / asked / his / to / younger

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9. her / Cindy / you / I / found / can / tell / that / have / necklace

10. way / on / bike / Mike / on / already / been / his / to / his / school / has
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WORD ORDER
4
Write down the sentences into correct order.

1. o’clock / by / are / sure / make / you / eight / here

2. Ireland / liked / much / in / was / month / very / I / and / last / there / it / I

3. arrested / murder / man / the / who / a / of / was / police / guilty

4. George / bus / morning / work / the / every / to / takes

5. news, / phoned / immediately / When / I / heard / her / the / I

6. shopping / Monday / open / mall / next / will / the / new

7. minutes / name / remembered / after / her / few / I / a

8. tried / before / you / this / Have / ever

9. days / going / for / Boston / week / to / I’m / few / next / a

10. see / party / you / Tom’s / Friday / didn’t / at / last / I

11. alarm / immediately / got / rang, / the / of / the / When / bed / out / I
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WORD ORDER
4
12. were / while / couldn’t / find / for / We / for / but / looking / a / it / it
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WORD ORDER
5
Write down the sentences into correct order.

1. party / met / This / girl / Friday / the / last / at / is / I / Nora’s

2. usually / golf / morning / every / play / They / Sunday

3. are / new / end / shopping / at / centre / my / the / a / street / building / They / of

4. the / moment / breakfast / Is / making / the / she / at

5. about / o’clock / morning / arrived / ten / He / the / at / in

6. probably / this / home / arrive / late / evening / I’ll / at

7. won’t / come / be / afraid / to / meeting / I’m / the / I / to / able

8. work / don’t / I / on / have / Saturdays / to

9. much / than / will / weather / The / better / today / be / tomorrow

10. Madrid / were / down / their / their / on / They / when / broke / way / car / to

11. sometimes / at / school / visit / me / My / after / work / daughters

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12. morning / always / have / too / because / hurry / the / to / get / late / in / I / up / I
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Fill in either a gerund or an infinitive.

1. After two weeks of discussion we have agreed you the job. (give)

2. You would do well to avoid the motorway this morning. (take)

3. There would be an outcry if we publicly discussed the National

Health Service. (privatise)

4. It was tough, but Polly finally admitted the jewellery. (steal)

5. If Harold had disliked the apple pie, I wouldn’t have offered him

any more. (eat)

6. My daughter sometimes asks me her with her homework. (help)

7. I think you will really enjoy my parents on Friday. (meet)

8.It can’t have been easy for Barry to give up . (smoke)

9. I hate next to somebody who is eating an apple noisily. (sit)

10. Fiona had hoped to university in the summer, but now

her dream had disappeared. (go)

11. Can you imagine a car on Sunday and just driving to the coast? (hire)

12. Holly had been learning Braille since the beginning of term. (read)

13. Did you manage the cake decorations that I asked for? (buy)

14.If I were you, I wouldn’t mind Marina a few books. (lend)

15.By the end of the holiday we couldn’t afford again. (eat out)

16. Will you have practised this piece on the trumpet by the

time we meet again next week? (play)

17. Alicia likes in bed for a while before she goes to sleep. (read)

18. I much preferred Manchester compared to Huddersfield. (visit)

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19. Charlie has been pretending an urchin from the film Oliver

all morning. (be)

20. If you would like , I would be happy to accompany you. (dance)

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Fill in either a gerund or an infinitive.

1. Please consider your dad to let me borrow his lawnmower. (ask)

2. When the snow began , Elena sighed and pressed her

nose against the window. (fall)

3. We have decided our bungalow and move to the French

Alps. (sell)

4. I think their new production of Hamlet really deserves well. (do)

5. Do you fancy that new restaurant that’s opened down by the

lake? (try)

6. We need ten more tokens before we can get the free

watch. (collect)

7.Oliver’s grandma had offered care of the dog while they

were away. (take)

8.“Have you been watching The Voice?” “No, I keep it.” (miss)

9. Is George planning his cousin Albert to the family

barbecue? (invite)

10. If people had continued CDs, the music industry would be in

a better state than it is now. (buy)

11. My brother tends fishing at the weekend. (go)

12. Will you have finished your students’ coursework before lunch?

(mark)

13.Laurence didn’t expect a single card on Valentine’s Day.

(receive)

14. Michael desperately wanted his car for a more reliable

model. (change)
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15. Sally missed time with her dad, who was working

abroad. (spend)