WEEK 1: Tenses Review and Usage

Day 1: Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

Explanation

● Present Simple is used for:

1) routines/habits
For e.g: I wake up at 7 a.m.
2) general truths
For e.g: Water boils at 100°C.

● Present Continuous is used for:

1) actions happening now

For e.g: I am studying English.
2) temporary actions
For e.g: She is living in London this month.

Exercise

A. Fill in the blanks using the correct tense (Present Simple or Present Continuous):

1. I usually __________ (read) before bed, but tonight I __________ (watch) a movie.

2. He __________ (work) in his garden right now.

3. The train __________ (leave) at 6:00 every morning.

4. She __________ (not eat) meat, she’s a vegetarian.

5. Look! It __________ (snow) outside!

 Day 2: Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Explanation

● Past Simple is used for

1) completed actions in the past
For e.g: I visited Paris last year.

● Past Continuous is used for

1) actions in progress at a specific time in the past
For e.g: I was watching TV when she called.

Exercise

A. Choose the correct form:

1. While I __________ (cook), my brother __________ (play) video games.

2. I __________ (break) my phone last night.

3. They __________ (walk) in the park when it started to rain.

4. She __________ (not listen) when the teacher asked a question.

5. What __________ you __________ (do) when the lights went out?
 Day 3: Present Perfect Simple

Explanation:

● Present Perfect Simple is used for

1) Experiences:
For e.g: I have visited Japan.

2) Recent events:
For e.g: She has just left.

3) Unfinished time:
For e.g: I have read 3 books this week.

Exercise:

A. Rewrite with the present perfect:

1. I / never / eat / sushi __________________________

2. She / just / finish / her homework __________________________

3. They / visit / London / three times __________________________

4. We / not see / that movie __________________________

5. He / be / to Canada? __________________________
 Day 4: Present Perfect Continuous

Explanation:

● Focuses on duration or ongoing activities:

For e.g: I have been studying English for 2 years.

Exercise:

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. I __________ (study) for 3 hours.

2. She __________ (work) at that company since January.

3. They __________ (argue) all morning!

4. He __________ (not feel) well lately.

5. We __________ (wait) for the bus since 7 a.m.

 Day 5: Future Forms (Will vs. Going to)

Explanation:

● Will: instant decisions, promises, predictions:

For e.g: I’ll help you with that.

● Going to: planned actions or clear intentions:

For e.g: I’m going to visit my grandma this weekend.

Exercise:

A. Choose “will” or “going to” and complete the sentence:

1. Watch out! You __________ fall!

2. I __________ visit my uncle next weekend.

3. Don’t worry, I __________ call you tonight.

4. Look at those clouds! It __________ rain.

5. I think she __________ love this gift.

Answer Key:

1. are going to

2. am going to

3. will

4. is going to

5. will
 Day 6: Future Continuous

Explanation:

● Describes actions in progress at a specific time in the future:

For e.g: This time tomorrow, I’ll be flying to Singapore.

Exercise:

A. Complete the sentences using Future Continuous:

1. At 10 a.m., I __________ (have) my meeting.

2. They __________ (travel) across Europe next month.

3. What __________ you __________ (do) at 6 p.m.?

4. She __________ (not attend) the party.

5. We __________ (stay) at a beach resort this time next week.

 Day 7: Tense Review Quiz

Explanation:

● This day tests all tenses studied in Week 1.

Exercise:

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense (mixed):

1. I __________ (not finish) my lunch yet.

2. He __________ (work) when I called.

3. Look! The baby __________ (sleep).

4. We __________ (visit) our cousins next Friday.

5. She __________ (go) to the gym every day.

6. What __________ you __________ (do) yesterday at 5 p.m.?

7. I __________ (never be) to Italy.

8. They __________ (plan) the trip for weeks.

9. This time next month, I __________ (relax) in Bali.

10. My brother __________ (break) his leg last year.

 Answer Key: Day 1 Answer Key: Day 2
1. read / am watching 1. was cooking / was playing
is working broke
2. leaves 2. were walking
doesn’t eat wasn’t listening
3. is snowing 3. were / doing

4. 4.

5. 5.

Answer Key: Day 3 Answer Key: Day 4

1. I have never eaten sushi. 1. have been studying
2. She has just finished her homework. has been working
3. They have visited London three times. 2. have been arguing
4. We haven’t seen that movie. hasn’t been feeling
5. Has he been to Canada? 3. have been waiting

4.

5.

Answer Key: Day 5 Answer Key: Day 6

6. are going to 1. will be having
will be traveling
7. am going to 2. will / be doing
won’t be attending
8. will 3. will be staying

9. is going to 4.

10. will 5.

Answer Key: Day 7

1. haven’t finished

2. was working

3. is sleeping
4. are going to visit
5. goes

6. were / doing

7. have never been

8. have been planning

9. will be relaxing
10. broke
 WEEK 2: Modals – Usage & Practice

Day 8: Modals of Ability – Can, Could, Be able to

Explanation:

● Can: present or general ability

For e.g: She can swim.

● Could: past ability

For e.g: He could read at age four.

● Be able to: all tenses, formal alternative to "can/could"

For e.g: She was able to finish on time.

Exercise:

Complete the sentences with the correct form of can, could, or be able to:

1. I __________ ride a bike when I was six.

2. He __________ speak three languages.

3. Will you __________ come to the meeting tomorrow?

4. She __________ walk after the surgery last week.

5. We __________ solve the puzzle in the end.

 Day 9: Modals of Permission – Can, Could, May, Might

Explanation:

● Can: informal permission

For e.g: Can I go out?

● Could: polite/formal

For e.g: Could I borrow your pen?

● May/Might: more formal or tentative

For e.g: May I ask a question?

Exercise:

Choose the best modal to complete each sentence:

1. __________ I leave the room now? (formal)

2. When we were kids, we __________ stay up late on weekends.

3. You __________ borrow my laptop if you need it.

4. I think I __________ be a little late today.

5. __________ we take photos in the museum?

 Day 10: Modals of Advice – Should, Ought to, Had better

Explanation:

● Should/Ought to: general advice

For e.g: You should eat more vegetables.

● Had better: strong advice with possible negative outcome

For e.g: You’d better see a doctor.

Exercise:

Complete with should, ought to, or had better:

1. You __________ call your mom—she’s worried.

2. We __________ leave now or we’ll miss the train.

3. He __________ eat healthier food.

4. You __________ study more if you want to pass.

5. They __________ not be late again.

 Day 11: Modals of Necessity – Must, Have to, Need to

Explanation:

● Must: strong necessity, speaker’s authority

For e.g: You must wear a seatbelt.

● Have to: necessity from outside

For e.g: I have to work late.

● Need to: general necessity

For e.g: You need to study.

Exercise:

Choose the correct modal of necessity:

1. All students __________ submit the assignment by Friday.

2. You __________ bring your passport to travel.

3. I __________ finish this today; the deadline is tomorrow.

4. Do we __________ wear uniforms every day?

5. You __________ call her—it’s not necessary.

 Day 12: Modals of Prohibition – Mustn’t, Can’t, May not

Explanation:

● Mustn’t: strong prohibition

For e.g: You mustn’t touch the wires.

● Can’t: not allowed or not possible

For e.g: You can’t park here.

● May not: formal restriction

For e.g: You may not enter without an ID.

Exercise:

Complete with mustn’t, can’t, or may not:

1. Students __________ cheat on the exam.

2. You __________ bring pets into the hotel.

3. Visitors __________ enter the lab without a badge.

4. You __________ speak loudly in the library.

5. He __________ leave the hospital without permission.

 Day 13: Modals of Probability – Might, May, Must, Can’t

Explanation:

● Must: strong certainty

For e.g: She must be tired—she worked all night.

● Might/May: possibility

For e.g: It might rain later.

● Can’t: negative certainty

For e.g: He can’t be serious.

Exercise:

Choose the most suitable modal:

1. She __________ be sleeping. It’s late.

2. He __________ be joking. That’s too crazy!

3. They __________ arrive any minute now.

4. I’m not sure. She __________ come to the party.

5. This __________ be the right address—it looks different.

 Day 14: Modals Review Quiz

Explanation:

A review of all modals covered this week.

Exercise:

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate modal verb:

1. You __________ speak louder. I can't hear you.

2. She __________ ride a horse when she was young.

3. I __________ go now, or I’ll be late.

4. __________ I open the window?

5. You __________ not eat so much sugar.

 Answer Key: Day 8 Answer Key: Day 9
1. could 1. May
2. can
2. could
3. can
3. be able to

4. was able to
4. might
5. were able to
5. Can

Answer Key: Day 10 Answer Key: Day 11

1. should 1. must
2. had better
2. need to
3. ought to 3. have to
4. have to
4. should 5. don’t need to

5. had better

Answer Key: Day 12 Answer Key: Day 13

1. mustn’t 1. must

2. can’t 2. can’t
3. may not
4. mustn’t 3. may/might
5. may not 4. might/may

5. can’t

Answer Key: Day 14

1. should
2. could
3. had better

4. Can/May
5. should/must
 WEEK 3: Conditionals – Types & Usage

Day 15: Zero Conditional – Facts and General Truths

Explanation:

Structure: If + present simple, present simple

Used for: Universal truths, scientific facts, routines

E.g.: If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.

Exercise:

Complete the sentences using the zero conditional:

1.If you mix red and blue, it __________ (make) purple.

2.If it rains, the grass __________ (get) wet.

3.If people eat too much, they __________ (gain) weight.

4.If I don’t sleep, I __________ (feel) tired.

5.If the sun sets, it __________ (get) dark.

 Day 16: First Conditional – Real Future Possibilities

Explanation:

Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb

Used for: Real future possibilities or warnings

E.g.: If you study, you will pass.

Exercise:

Complete with the correct form:

1.If it rains, we __________ (stay) home.

2.If she studies harder, she __________ (pass) the test.

3.You __________ (miss) the bus if you don’t hurry.

4.If they arrive early, we __________ (start) the meeting.

5.I __________ (call) you if I need help.

 Day 17: Second Conditional – Hypothetical Present or Future

Explanation:

Structure: If + past simple, would + base verb

Used for: Unreal or imaginary situations in the present or future

E.g.: If I had a car, I would drive to work.

Exercise:

Rewrite the sentences using the second conditional:

1.I don’t know French, so I can’t work in Paris.

2.She isn’t rich, so she doesn’t travel much.

3.We don’t have enough money, so we can’t buy a house.

4.I don’t have time, so I can’t go with you.

5.He doesn’t drive, so he takes the bus.

 Day 18: Third Conditional – Regrets or Past Hypotheticals

Explanation:

Structure: If + past perfect, would have + past participle

Used for: Unreal past situations or regrets

E.g.: If I had studied, I would have passed.

Exercise:

Make third conditional sentences:

1.I didn’t study. I failed the exam.

2.She didn’t take the job. She stayed unemployed.

3.They didn’t leave early. They missed the train.

4.We didn’t bring a map. We got lost.

5.He didn’t apologize. She got upset.

 Day 19: Mixed Conditionals – Present Result of a Past Action

Explanation:

Structure: If + past perfect, would + base verb

Used for: How a past action affects the present

E.g.: If I had taken the job, I would be rich now.

Exercise:

Complete the sentences using mixed conditionals:

1.If I had gone to bed earlier, I __________ (not/be) so tired now.

2.If she had listened to me, she __________ (be) in a better position today.

3.If we had bought those tickets, we __________ (be) at the concert.

4.If he had saved more money, he __________ (own) a house by now.

5.If they had invited me, I __________ (feel) included.

 Day 20: Unless, In Case, As Long As, Provided That

Explanation:

Unless = if not

E.g: I won’t go unless he comes.

In case = because something might happen

E.g: Take an umbrella in case it rains.

As long as/Provided that = if and only if

E.g: You can go out as long as you finish your homework.

Exercise:

Choose the best option:

1.I won’t go __________ she apologizes.

2.Take some cash __________ the shop doesn’t accept cards.

3.You can borrow my car __________ you drive carefully.

4.__________ you follow the rules, you won’t get into trouble.

5.We’ll start the meeting __________ the manager arrives.

 Day 21: Conditionals Review Quiz

Explanation:

This review covers all conditional types learned in the week.

Exercise:

Choose the correct conditional structure:

1.If he __________ (study), he will pass.

2.If she __________ (win) the lottery, she would travel the world.

3.If they had come earlier, they __________ (see) the whole show.

4.If you __________ (be) more patient, people would like you more.

5.If I had eaten less, I __________ (not/feel) so full now.

Answer Key: Day 15 Answer Key: Day 16

1. makes 1. will stay

2. gets 2. will pass

3. gain 3. will miss

4. feel 4. will start

will call
5. gets 5.

Answer Key: Day 17 Answer Key: day 18

1. wouldn’t be 1. If I had studied, I would have passed the exam.

2. would be 2. If she had taken the job, she wouldn’t have stayed unemployed.

3. would be 3. If they had left early, they wouldn’t have missed the train.

4. would own 4. If we had brought a map, we wouldn’t have gotten lost.

5. would feel 5. If he had apologized, she wouldn’t have gotten upset.

Answer Key: Day 19 Answer Key: Day 20

1. 1.
wouldn’t be unless

2. would be 2. in case

3. would be 3. as long as
Provided that
4. would own 4. as soon as

5. would feel 5.

Answer Key: Day 21

1.
studies

2. won

3. would have seen

4. were

5. wouldn’t feel
 WEEK 4: Reported Speech & Passive Voice

Day 22: Reported Speech – Statements

Explanation:

To report someone's words, change the verb tense and pronouns (backshift).

● Direct: He said, “I am tired.”

● Reported: He said (that) he was tired.

Backshift Examples in Reported Speech

1. Present Simple Past Simple

● Direct: “I eat vegetables.”

● Reported: She said (that) she ate vegetables.
2. Present Continuous Past Continuous

● Direct: “I am reading a book.”

● Reported: He said (that) he was reading a book.
3. Present Perfect Past Perfect

● Direct: “I have finished my homework.”

● Reported: She said (that) she had finished her homework.
4. Past Simple Past Perfect

● Direct: “I visited Paris last year.”

Reported: He said (that) he had visited Paris the year before.

5. Will Would

● Direct: “I will call you tomorrow.”

● Reported: She said (that) she would call me the next day.
 6. Can Could

● Direct: “I can help you.”

● Reported: He said (that) he could help me.
7. May Might

● Direct: “I may come later.”

● Reported: She said (that) she might come later.

Exercise:

Change the sentences into reported speech:

1. “She is a teacher,” he said.

2. “I will go to the party,” John said.

3. “They have finished,” she said.

4. “We are watching a movie,” they said.

5. “I like chocolate,” she said.

 Day 23: Reported Speech – Questions

Explanation:

Change the question into a statement format; no question marks.

● Yes/No Questions: Use if or whether.

“Are you happy?” He asked if I was happy.

● WH- Questions: Keep the question word.

“Where do you live?” She asked where I lived.

Exercise:

Report the questions:

1. “Do you like pizza?” he asked.

2. “Where is your house?” she asked.

3. “Did you go to the concert?” they asked.

4. “What time does the train leave?” he asked.

5. “Can you help me?” she asked.

 Day 24: Reported Speech – Commands and Requests

Explanation:

● Orders/commands: Use told + to-infinitive

“Close the door!” He told me to close the door.

● Requests: Use asked + to-infinitive

“Please help me.” She asked me to help her.

Exercise:

Report the commands/requests:

1. “Sit down,” the teacher said.

2. “Please be quiet,” she said.

3. “Don’t touch that,” he said.

4. “Help me with this,” she said.

5. “Turn off the light,” Dad said.

 Day 25: Passive Voice – Present and Past Simple

Explanation:

● Passive: be + past participle

● Present Simple: am/is/are + V3

The cake is baked.

● Past Simple: was/were + V3

The cake was baked.

Use passive voice when the action is more important than who did it.

Exercise:

Change these sentences into passive voice:

1. She writes a letter.

2. They built a house.

3. He washes the dishes.

4. The manager approved the plan.

5. The students read the book.

 Day 26: Passive Voice – Present & Past Continuous

Explanation:

● Present Continuous Passive: am/is/are being + V3

● Past Continuous Passive: was/were being + V3

Example:

● They are painting the house. The house is being painted.

● They were cleaning the floor. The floor was being cleaned.

Exercise:

Turn into passive voice:

1. They are fixing the car.

2. She is writing the essay.

3. He was cleaning the windows.

4. They were playing the game.

5. We are preparing lunch.

 Day 27: Passive Voice – Present Perfect & Modal Verbs

Explanation:

● Present Perfect Passive: has/have been + V3

● Modal Verbs Passive: modal + be + V3

Examples:

● They have completed the work. The work has been completed.

● You should follow the rules. The rules should be followed.

Exercise:

Rewrite in passive voice:

1. They have finished the report.

2. You must wear the uniform.

3. She has closed the door.

4. People should respect the law.

5. He can fix the bike.

 Day 28: Passive Voice – Mixed Tenses Practice

Explanation:

Practice converting active to passive in multiple tenses (present, past, perfect,

continuous, modals).

Exercise:

Change the sentences into passive:

1. She will deliver the speech tomorrow.

2. They are making a movie.

3. He has written a poem.

4. They were watching a documentary.

5. We must complete the form.

 Day 29: Reported Speech vs Direct Speech Quiz

Explanation:

Review all aspects of reported speech: statements, questions, and requests.

Exercise:

Rewrite in reported speech:

1. “I’m learning French,” she said.

2. “Did you see the movie?” he asked.

3. “Don’t be late,” Mom said.

4. “We will come back,” they said.

5. “Where are you going?” she asked.

 Day 30: Passive Voice vs Active Voice Quiz

Explanation:

Final review on switching between active and passive across tenses.

Exercise:

Convert to passive voice:

1. The chef cooked a delicious meal.

2. She has mailed the package.

3. They are cleaning the street.

4. We will sign the contract.

5. People speak English worldwide.

Answer Key: Day 22 Answer Key: Day 23

1. He said (that) she was a teacher. 1. He asked if I liked pizza.

2. John said (that) he would go to the party. 2. She asked where my house was.

3. She said (that) they had finished. 3. They asked if I had gone to the concert.

4. They said (that) they were watching a movie. 4. He asked what time the train left.

5. She said (that) she liked chocolate. 5. She asked if I could help her.

Answer Key: Day 24 Answer Key: day 25

1. The teacher told me to sit down. 1. A letter is written (by her).

2. She asked me to be quiet. 2. A house was built (by them).

3. He told me not to touch that. 3. The dishes are washed (by him).

4. She asked me to help her with that. 4. The plan was approved (by the manager).

5. Dad told me to turn off the light. 5. The book was read (by the students).

Answer Key: Day 26 Answer Key: Day 27

1. The car is being fixed. 1. The report has been finished.

2. The essay is being written. 2. The uniform must be worn.

3. The windows were being cleaned. 3. The door has been closed.

4. The game was being played. 4. The law should be respected.

5. Lunch is being prepared. 5. The bike can be fixed.

Answer Key: Day 28 Answer Key: Day 29

1. The speech will be delivered tomorrow. 1. She said (that) she was learning French.

2. A movie is being made. 2. He asked if I had seen the movie.

3. A poem has been written. 3. Mom told me not to be late.

4. A documentary was being watched. 4. They said (that) they would come back.

5. The form must be completed. 5. She asked where I was going.

 Answer Key: Day 30

1. The chef cooked a delicious meal.

2. She has mailed the package.

3. They are cleaning the street.

4. We will sign the contract.

5. People speak English worldwide.