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PRESENT PERFECT TENSE AND FUTURE TENSES EXERCISE

I. Fill in the PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE forms of the verbs in brackets.

1. The bell _______________. (JUST RING)

2. I ___________________ to him yet. (NOT TALK)

3. I _______________ to him several times. (SPEAK)

4. He _____________ here before. (NOT BE)

5. They ______________ us for a long time. (NOT VISIT)

6. She ____________ to England twice in her life. (BE)

7. I ___________________ the dishes. (ALREADY WASH).

8. _______________ the radio yet? (HE REPAIR)

9. She _________________ the table. (JUST SET)

10. The teacher _________________ yet. (NOT ARRIVE).

11. I ______________ that book before. (READ)

12. _______________ to Germany? (YOU EVER BE)

13. I _______________ him before. (NEVER MEET).

14. _______________ him lately? (YOU SEE)

15. He ____________________ to me since last year. (NOT WRITE).

16. __________________ anything from your parents? (YOU HEAR)

17. How long ________________ that car? (YOU HAVE)

18. Where ____________________? (YOU BE)

19. I _____________ many new words this week. (LEARN)

20. He _______________ such a bright class before. (NEVER TEACH)

21. My dog ____________ my sandwich. (EAT)


22. Helen ______________ her bag. (LOSE)
23. I'm sorry that I _____________ your pen. (TAKE)
24. Where's my dictionary . I ____________ it with me. (BRING).
25. We're too late. The programme ______________. (FINISH).
26. Tina isn't here . She ______________ out. (GO)
27. The police are outside. Something awful _______________. (HAPPEN)
28. I _______________ your book. Here it is. (FIND)
29. Jack ______________ five letters. (WRITE)
30. I ______________ some new shoes. Would you like to see them? (BUY)
31. Kate and Bill _____________ a new flat. (FIND)
32. I __________ to learn Russian. (DECIDE)
33. Frances _________________ her new cup. (BREAK)
34. Maria and Helen _______________ at the new school. (START).
35. Someone ______________ (EAT) my apple.
36. Oh no! I ______________  (BREAK) a window.
37. My sister _______________ (START) a new job recently.
38. You __________________  (NOT LEAVE) your homework on the bus. Here it is.
39. I ________________ (WRITE) my English essay.
40. We _________________ (ALREADY FINISH) our shopping.
41. I _________________ (LOSE) all my money.
42. John ______________ (NOT GO) to the supermarket. He’s still here.
43. Your girlfriend ________________. (JUST PHONE)
44. Mr and Mrs Jackson ______________ (NOT SEE) the new film yet.
45. Peter ___________________ (NEVER SEE) such a large dog.
46. They __________________ (LIVE) here for a long time.
47. He’s late. He _________________ (NOT ARRIVE) yet.
48. _______________ (HE EVER BE) to Australia?
49. I ______________ (BUY) some new shows and a hat.
50. I ______________ (NOT HAVE) breakfast yet. Would you like to have it with me?
51. I _____________ (NEVER/BE) to the Himalayas, but I'd like to go.
52. We ____________ (KNOW) the truth since the beginning.
53. They ____________ (BUY) a very expensive car.
54. They ____________ (JUST/GET) married.
55. What _________________ (YOU/DO)?
56. ________________ (YOU/EVER/WORK) abroad?
57. She ______________  (ALREADY/FIND) a solution.
58. I think I ____________ (SEE) this picture before.
59. ______________ (YOU/EVER/MEET) a celebrity?
60. ___________ (EVER/TRY) you ________________ to write your name and address with your left hand?
II. Complete each sentence with the PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE tense of a verb from the box.
arrive - break - copy - make - miss - phone - read - see - spend -
wash
1. Oh no ! That's the last bus and we _____________ it !
2. Carol _________ all the Harry Potter books. She likes them a lot.
3. I haven't got any more money. I ______________ all of it.
4. Your homework is the same as Jack's . I think you ____________ it.
5. Maria ____________ her hair and is looking for a hair dryer.
6. Hurry up ! You taxi _________________. It is waiting outside.
7. She ______________ the new vase. All the pieces are on the floor.
8. I am sorry I _______________ the travel agent . I've been very busy (NOT)
9. I ________________ all of the Lord of the Rings films.
10. Read this again. You _____________ some mistakes.
III. Complete the sentences with FOR or SINCE:
1. John's parents have been living in Germany _________ a long time.
2. The cat hasn't eaten anything ___________ yesterday.
3. Kim and Joey have been friends __________ three years.
4. Miss Thomas has taught at my school _________ 1975.
5. Guy has known Joanna _________ they were at primary school.
6. Have you seen her ________ she got married ?
7. I haven't heard from my pen pal ___________ a long time.
8. Halina has played the saxophone __________ she was 12.
9. It has rained without interruption ________ three days.
10. He's written to her every day _________ she left.
11. You haven't emptied the rubbish bin _________ last week.
12. She has kept the secret __________ thirty years.
13. I've thought about you every day _________ we met.
14. You've slept _________ ten hours.
15. Have you spoken to each other _________ you had the argument?
16. Hi ! I haven't seen you __________ ages.
17. How many times have you been late ___________ the beginning of the term?
18. We haven't played basketball _________ they closed the gym for repairs.
19. I haven't had a cold __________ years.
20. I haven't bought a new CD _________ months.
21. I've been working in this office _________ over a month.
22. We've known that _________ a very long time.
23. Things have changed ________ I was a girl.
24. The radio has been on _________ 7 o'clock.
25. Mr May has been in the hospital ____________ his accident.
26. We have had terrible weather ____________ the last month.
27. I have been very patient with you _____________ several months.
28. Fred and Herbert have been learning English ___________ 1998.
29. Joe and Mary have been dating each other ___________ Valentine's Day.
30. We have been living here __________ two months.
31. I haven't eaten anything __________ breakfast.
32. I haven't seen my aunt __________ my last birthday.
33. My dad and I have not been to a football match _________ a long time.
34. I've put on four kilos __________ Christmas.
35. Our boss hasn't come to the office __________ three days now.
36. The new clothes shop has been open _________ last Saturday
37. Have you been married ___________ a long time?
38. Sue hasn't seen Julia ___________ September.
39. I haven't visited my home town __________ I left school
40. Peter has been my best friend _____________ we were nine.
41. I haven't eaten anything ___________ this morning.
42. She hasn't slept __________ two days.
43. I have wanted to be a writer __________ I was a child.
44. We've been together ____________ over ten years.
45. I haven't seen John __________ last July.
46. It hasn't rained _________ a long time.
47. She's worked in this bank ___________ 25 years.
48. She's worked in this bank _____________ it first opened.
Choose since, from, for to complete each sentence.
49. I haven't seen her ____________ the accident.
50. The new service will start _____________ tomorrow morning.
51. We've been waiting ___________ two hours.
52. He did yoga with her ___________ the start of their relationship.
53. We've been friends ___________ school.
54. You can buy all sorts of foods ______________ very early in the morning.
55. He was in prison ___________ ten years.
56. The center is open ____________ 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every week day.
57. I've known the truth ___________ a long time.
58. I hadn't had so much fun _____________ I was in high school.
59. I've been looking for a job _________ I left school.
60. We were awake __________ 2 a.m. because of the noise.
61. I have known Mark _____________ a long time.
62. They've been arguing __________ almost an hour.
63. Passengers will be able to travel directly to London ___________ the end of October.
64. He hasn't eaten anything ___________ 24 hours.
65. His car was old. He'd had it __________ 1975.
66. We have been together ____________ over ten years.
67. Everything has changed ____________ we were in school.
68. I work every day __________ early in the morning until late at night.
69. He had improved a lot _____ (from / since / for) the start of the season.
70. Everything will be cheaper _____ (from / since / for) 9 o'clock tomorrow.
71. I've had this watch _____ (from / since / for) 25 years.
72. We travelled to Italy _____ (from / since / for) 20 to 25 July.
73. I haven't seen her _____ (from / since / for) the last meeting.
IV. Choose the most appropriate forms to complete the following present perfect sentences.
1. _____ to Rome?
a. Have ever you been b. Have you ever been c. Have you been ever
2. Have you had lunch _____?
a. yet b. just c. already
3. I _____ the keys that I lost yet.
a. haven't find b. haven't finded c. haven't found
4. I _____ Peter since I was 5 years old.
a. know b. 've known c. 've knew
5. I _____ my pen. Can I use yours?
a. 've losed b. lose c. have lost
6. A: 'Where's Celine?' B: 'She ______.'
a. 's just left b. just has left c. has left just
7. I've been here _____.
a. since a week ago b. since a week c. for a week
8. We _____ insects before.
a. never have ate b. 've never eaten c. never have eaten
9. We've known each other since we _____ children.
a. were b. have been c. are
10. _____ raining yet?
a. Has it stop b. Does it stopped c. Has it stopped

V. Write sentences with the words below using the present perfect tense.
1. He/lose/his keys.  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I/have (not)/coffee this morning.  ………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. She/never/lie/to us.  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. You/read/that newspaper/yet?  …………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. We/be/to England/many times.  ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Where/you/be?  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. David/win/the competition.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. My son/break/his leg.  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. I/never/see/her/before.  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. They/write/a book.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
VI. Fill in each gap with have/has been to / gone to / been in.
1. I have never _____________ America?
2. I can't believe he's ____________ the party without telling me.
3. Fred and Wilma have ______________ Bedrock since they were born.
4. Ross says he has ______________ Rome but I don't believe him.
5. Loyd says he has ___________ Egypt but I don't believe him. Let's call him to check.
6. We have ____________ an accident before, but no one got injured.
7. We have _____________ Athens before, we might go again this summer.
8. Don't wait for Kate, she has _____________ London.
9. I have never _____________ Paris, but I had a flight transfer there once.
10. I have _____________ San Francisco, it is a beautiful city.
11. Bob's not here. He's ____________ to work.
12. The office is empty. Everybody has ___________ home.
13. It's good to see you again. Where have you __________?
14. My brother's ____________ to America four times.
15. Sorry, you can't speak to Anna. She's ______________ to a party.
16. Mary's hair looks nice. She's just _____________ to the hairdresser's.
17. Peter's ____________  to Canada and he's staying there for three weeks.
18. The children have ____________ to the park. They left five minutes ago.
19. Have you ever ____________ to Mexico?
20. The children have ____________  to the park. They left five minutes ago.
21. I've ____________ to the shops three times today and I don't want to go again!
22. Where's Ellie? - She's __________ to the library.
VII. Rewrite:
1. Sue began to be interested in healthy eating 3 years ago.
 Sue has been …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….
2. I last read a book on September 20.
 I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. We have been here since last week.
 We came ............................................................................................................................................................................................
4. It’s one year since I last saw him
 I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………....................................................................................
5. She started working as a secretary five years ago.
 She has ………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….
6. The last time she visited me was five months ago
 She hasn’t …………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….
7. Minh began to collect stamps in 2000
 Minh has …………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………..
8. We began to study English 5 years ago.
.We have ............................................................................................................................................................................................
9. This is the best computer I have ever used
 I have never …………………………………………………………………………………………..............................................
10. We started living here two years ago.
 We have ……………………………………………………………………………………………...………………………..……
11. How long is it since he bought the computer?
 When ……………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………..……………
12. That’s the worst film I’ve ever seen.
 I’ve never ……………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………
13. It’s a long time since we became close friends.
 We have ………………………………………………………………………………………………..………..……….…………
14. When did you start playing the piano?
 How long ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………?
15. This is the best bike I have used.
 I have never ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………
16. The last time he met her when he lelf school.
 He hasn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………
17. The last time I saw Linda was at Jimmy's birthday party.
 I haven't …………………………………………………………………………………………....................................................
18. I've never seen that play before.
 It's ……............................................................................................................................................................................................
19. We last saw our uncle five months ago.
 We haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………
20. I last heard this song ten years ago .
 It is …………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………
21. When did you last see Tom ?
 How long is it …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….?
22. I haven’t been able to see them for over a year.
 It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................
23. We started living here fifteen years ago.
 We have ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. Have you ever played a computer game before?
 Is this …………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………….?
VIII. Fill in each gap with just, never, ever, for, since, already or yet. (1-15).
Choose the correct answer and put them into the most appropriate position in the sentences. (16-20).
1. Have you _________ organised a marathon? 
2. We haven't talked to Ben _________ years. 
3. He has ________ participated in any community service activities. He wants to do it now. 
4. I don't want to watch that film again. I've _________ seen it twice! 
5. Mary's family has helped the homeless __________ 2015. 
6. I can't believe you haven't baked the cakes __________. Hurry up! 
7. I've __________ sent the invitations to the art fair. What else do you need me to do?
8. I've ____________ finished 100 cakes for the cake sale tomorrow.
9. Maya has read a lot about Spain, but she has ____________ visited it.
10. He has worked for this charity ____________ five years.
11. Have you donated your old clothes ____________?
12. Two hundred people have ____________ signed up to run in the marathon.
13. They've ____________ finished packing their bags.
14. Has Amy ____________ helped with the beach clean-up before?
15. I've been a member of the charity ____________ 2014.
16. We have joined four marathons. (ever/so far/yet)
17. Steve and Kate haven’t sold out all their second-hand toys. (already/yet/just)
18. We have donated our clothes to the local charity. (already/yet/ever)
19. I have given all my old toys to the children’s home. (just/since/yet)
20. Have you visited SOS Children’s Villages in Vietnam? (never/ever/for)
IX. Choose the most suitable future forms to complete the sentences below.
1. Look! That car over there (crash) __________________ !
2. ____________________________ (turn) the music down, please?
3. The film ________________ (start) at 5 p.m.
4. I'm sure you ________________ (win) the lottery one day.
5. Don't you have any money on you? Don't worry, I _____________ (pay) for the taxi.
6. According to my diary, we _________________ (meet) the buyers at 7p.m. tomorrow.
7. It's cold. _________________ (turn) the heating on?
8. I can't see you tomorrow. I ___________ (play) football with my university friends.
9. A: Maria phoned you.
B: OK. I ___________ (call) her back.
10. Thanks for the money. I ______________ (pay) you back on Friday.
11. The train _________________(arrive) at 10 o’clock
12. I __________________ (fly) to London tomorrow morning
13. I don’t think he _________________(come) today, he should be here by now.
14. _________ you _________ (help) me with my homework tomorrow?
15. She ______________ (study) in Brussels next year, she hasn’t decided yet.
16. ________ you_______________ (watch) the football match?
17. I think it _______________________ (rain). Look at these clouds!
18. A: We’re out of bread!
B: I _________________ (go) get some right now!
19. I __________________ (meet) a friend for lunch after work.
20. Maria and Tom _________________ (get) married next month.
21. In 2050 there __________________ (be) flying cars.
22. They______________ (go) to sleep as soon as they _______________ (get) home.
23. My mom _______________ (retire) when she ___________ (be) 65.
24. It ____________________ (be) an amazing meal, I can already smell the delicious food.
25. I think they ______________ (win) today.
26. He _________________ (study) in Italy next year.
27. OK, I _______________ (give) you a lift.
28. What are his plans for summer? He ______________ (travel) to Rome.
29. The Browns _____________ (sell) their house this week.
30. Look at the tree! It ________________ (fall).
31. People ________________ (live) in underwater cities in the future.
32. The sky is very cloudy. It _______________ (rain).
33. I’m not ready. You _______________ (help) me to do a project?
34. The President ________________ (speak) on TV tonight.
35. We ___________________ (take) our kids to the sea this weekend.
36. You _________________ (open) the door for me, please?
37. I think, I __________________ (have) a rest now.
38. Watch out! You ___________________ (fall) from the chair.
39. They _____________________ (take part) in today’s competition.
40. Why are they happy? They ___________________ (spend) the day at the sea.
41. She __________________ (type) the letters for me, please?
42. Ben _________________ (train) for his match today?
43. They _________________ (buy) a cottage this summer?
44. Look! Mary _______________ (draw) a picture on the wall.
45. It is hot in here. I _______________ (open) the window.
46. The train ____________________ (to arrive) at 12:30.
47. We ___________________ (to have) dinner at a seaside restaurant on Sunday.
48. It ___________________(to snow) in Brighton tomorrow evening.
49. On Friday at 8 o’clock I ___________________ (to meet) my friend.
50. Paul ___________________ (to fly) to London on Monday morning.
51. Wait! I ___________________ (to drive) you to the station.
52. The English lesson ___________________ (to start) at 8:45.
53. Are you still writing your essay? If you ___________________ (to finish) by 4pm, we can go for a walk.
54. I ___________________ (to see) my mother in April.
55. Look at the clouds – it ___________________ (to rain) in a few minutes.
56. You’re carrying too much. I ___________________ (to open) the door for you.
57. When I __________ (to see) you tomorrow, I ___________________ (show) you my new book.
58. After you ___________________ (to take) a nap, you ___________________ (to feel) a lot better
59. I’m sorry but you need to stay in the office until you __________ (to finish) your work.
60. I ___________________ (to buy) the cigarettes from the corner shop when it __________ (to open).
61. I ___________________ (to let) you know as soon as the builders ___________________ (to finish) decorating.
62. Before we ___________________ (to start) our lesson, we ___________________ (to have) a review.
63. I don’t think you ___________________ (to have) any problems when you land in Boston.
64. ___________________ (you / take) your children with you to France?
65. Now I ___________________ (to check) my answers.
66. They (spend) _________________ their holidays in the Bahamas next year
67. James! We (go) __________________ to the cinema! Would you like to com e with us?
68. When (you, make) ____________________the Christmas cake?
69. “When (you, go) _________________ to see Hamlet ?” - “I don’t really know. Perhaps I (go) _________________ sometimes
next week.” - “Well, in that case, if you don’t mind, I (come) _________________ with you
70. “_________________ (you, work) in the garden this afternoon?” - “What ! You’re joking! It (be) _________________ far too
hot to do any work outside, I think I (stay) _________________ in the living room and have forty winks.”
71. Tomorrow afternoon, Jill (spend) _________________ a couple of hours cleaning her flat.
72. Look. That driver is going the wrong way! He (cause) __________ an accident.
73. 1. The flight _________ (arrive) at Heathrow at 9.00 pm tomorrow.
74. 2. We __________ (be) to have a party next Sunday.
75. I ________ (phone) for a taxi immediately.
76. Tomorrow __________ (be) cold and wet.
77. Grace __________ (probably/be) late.
78. I think I _________ (be) to faint.
79. ________ you ________ (come) to the meeting on Friday evening?
80. I________ (hit) you if you do that again.
81. There’s a good film on TV tonight. I __________(watch) it.
82. They _________(visit) some friends in London next weekend.
83. The train ________ (leave) Oxford at 12.30.
84. I________ (travel) to Japan next Friday.
85. Most cinemas have evening sessions starting at 7.30 pm, but this film ________ (start) at 8 pm.
86. I promise I ________ (not say) a thing about your new boyfriend.
87. Peter _________ (take) his driving exam next week.
88. The plane _________ (arrive) in Los Angeles at 11 pm tonight.
89. Look at the sky tonight. Tomorrow it _________ (be) rain.
90. I _______ (be) a millionaire by the year 2020.
91. Have you got any plans for the weekend? Yes, I …………………. (visit) some friends in London.
92. I know that Elisa …………… (have) a baby in two months.
93. Please, wait for me. I……………. (be) ready in a few minutes.
94. My MP5 player has just stopped working. “Don’t worry, I …………. (fix) it”
95. My friend didn’t revise for the exam so he …………… (fail) it.
96. We haven’t decided what we …………. (do) next Saturday but I know we………………. (not stay) at home.
97. Jennifer has phoned she said that she ………………….. (come) for lunch.
98. I think somebody has knocked on the door. I ………………. (open) it for you.
99. …………… your mother ……………. (cook) that delicious cake for the birthday party?
100. David, you have forgotten to tidy the room and you promised you ……………(do) it.
101. Do you think it ……………… (be) sunny tomorrow? The weather forecast isn’t always true.
102. That leather jacket is quite expensive but I …………………. (buy) anyway.
103. What present ………… you ………. (give) your boyfriend for his birthday? Well, I don’t know yet.
104. Next Tuesday they ………………… (perform) at the theatre in Gijón. Maybe I …………….. (go).
105. My cousins …………………. (come) back from USA next Thursday morning.
106. No, I …………….. (not sell) my car until I save some money to buy another one.
107. Shall we go to the pub this evening? I’m sorry but I ……….. (finish) my new project.
108. Alexander is a good student. Probably he ……………….. (become) a good lawyer.
109. My sister-in-law …………. (not study) Chinese because she hates languages.
110. A: What ………………… you …………………… (do) when you grow up?
B: I ……………………………………………… (be) an acrobat in a circus.
111. I haven’t seen him for a long time but I think I …………………………… (recognize) him.
112. A: I need some tokens to telephone my friend.
B: I ……………………………………………… (give) you some.
113. I got the plane tickets. I ………………………………………. (fly) on Sunday.
114. A: Have you got any plans for the summer?
B: Yes, we ……………………………………………. (go) to Italy in June.
115. Don’t play with those matches; you ………………………………………. (burn) yourself.
116. A: Whose is that night dress?
B : It’s mine. I ………………………………………… (wear) it at John’s graduation party.
117. A: Why did you call your grandma?
B: I ……………………………………………….. (visit) her at the weekend.
118. If your passport isn’t valid any more, you ……………………………… (not / be able to) go abroad this month.
119. A: What are you doing with that brush?
B: I ………………………………………………… (paint) my room.
120. A: Why are you wearing your anorak?
B: I ………………………………………………… (go) out.
121. I don’t know the meaning of this word so I ……………………. (look) it up in the dictionary.
122. Look out! You …………………………………………… (hurt) yourself with that knife.
123. A: I’ve got a terrible headache.
B: Have you? Wait there and I …………………………………. (get) an aspirin for you.
124. Mother: Your face is dirty.
Child : All right. I ……………………………………. (wash) it.
125. A: What time …………………… the next bus ………………………. (arrive)?
B: 13 minutes later.
126. .……………………. you …………………….. (open) the door for me, please?
127. We’re early. The film ……………………………… (start) at 2:30. Why don’t we go and have something to drink?
128. He ……………………………………… (call) the police as soon as he gets home.
129. A: What …………………….. you …………………………… (do) with that dress?
B: I …………………………………………………. (shorten) the skirt.
130. A: Oh! You’ve got a ticket for the party.
B: Yes. I …………………………………………….. (see) it on Friday.
131. A: Tea or coffee?
B: I ……………………………….. (have) coffee, please.
132. There isn’t any cloud in the sky. It ……………………………… (be) a lovely day.
133. We ……………………………………. (win) the match. We’re playing really well.
134. The festival ……………………………….. (last) for ten days.
135. I ………………………………………. (have) a meal with a few friends. There …………………….. (be) about ten of us.
136. Phil ………………………………… (come) round us tomorrow. We ………….………. (be) at the airport at 9:30.
137. Why don’t you come with us. I’m sure you ………………………………… (enjoy) the show.
138. That ………………………………………….. (not / cost) more than $50.
139. The museum ……………………. (open) at 9:00 everyday but tomorrow it …………………….. (not / be) opened at 9:00.
140. I ……………………………………. (pay) it back to you as soon as I get my salary.
141. The manager said,”We …………………………………….. (have) the meeting on Thursday.”
142. A: Why do you need so much sugar?
B: I ……………………………………… (make) a cake.
143. A: Oh no! I’ve left my purse at home and I haven’t got any money on me!
B: Don’y worry. I …………………………………………. (lend) you some.
144. A: I don’t know how to use this mixer.
B: That’s OK. I ………………………………….. (show) you.
145. A: Why are all these people gathered here?
B: The Prime Minister ……………………………… (open) the new hospital ward.
146. A: Did you remember to buy the magazine I asked for?
B: Sorry, I didn’t. I …………………………………. (buy) it when I go out again.
147. A: What’s that on your curtains?
B: It’s a stain. I ………………………………….. (take) them to the dry cleaner’s tomorrow.
148. A: These bags are very heavy. I can’t lift them.
B: I ………………………………… (carry) them for you.
149. A: I hear you’re going to Leeds University in September.
B: Yes, I ……………………………………. (study) French and German.
150. A: Why don’t you tidy your room?
B: I …………………………………….. (play) football in ten minutes, so I haven’t got time.
151. A: How can we get all this home?
B: I ………………………………………. (ask) James to come and help.
152. She has bought some wool. She ……………………………. (knit) a sweater.
153. A: This problem is very difficult.
B: I ………………………. (help) you to solve it.
154. A: Why are you taking down all the pictures?
B: I ……………………………….. (paint) the room.
155. I ………………………… (climb) that mountain one day.
156. Look at that young man. He looks very pale. He ……………………………. (faint).
157. A: Why are buying that spade?
B: I ……………………………… (plant) some trees in my garden at the back of the house.
158. She …………………………….. (get) better. There are positive signs.
159. I’m hungry. I ………………………………. (have) something to eat.
160. I ………………………………… (be) 38 years old next week.
161. A: Why are you turning on the television?
B: I …………………………………………… (watch) the news.
162. A: Oh, I’ve just realized. I haven’t got any money.
B: Don’t worry. That’s no problem. I ………………………………. (lend) you some.
163. Those clouds are very black, aren’t they? I think it ……………………………… (rain).
164. A: I’ve got a terrible headache.
B: Have you? Wait here and I ……………………………. (get) an aspirin for you.
165. A: Why are you filling that bucket with water?
B: I …………………………………… (wash) the car.
166. A: I’ve decided to re-paint this room.
B: Oh, have you? What colour ……………………………. (you / paint) it?
167. A: Look! There’s smoke coming out of that house. It’s on fire!
B: Good heavens! I ………………………… (call) the fire-brigade immediately.
168. A: The ceiling in this room doesn’t look very safe, does it?
B: No, it looks as if it ………………………………….. (fall) down.
169. A: Where are you going? Are you going shopping?
B: Yes, I …………………………………….. (buy) something for dinner.
170. A: I can’t work out how to use this camera.
B: It’s quite easy. I ………………………………. (show) you.
171. A: What would you like to drink – tea or coffee?
B: I ……………………………. (have) tea, please.
172. A: Has George decided on what to do when he leaves school?
B: Oh yes. Everything is planned. He ………………… (have) a holiday for a few weeks and then he …….……….. (start) a
computer programming course.
173. A: What ………………… you …………………… (do) when you grow up?
B: I …………………………… (be) an acrobat in a circus.
174. I haven’t seen him for a long time but I think I ……………………………… (recognize) him.
175. A: I need some tokens to telephone my friend.
B: I ……………………………………………… (give) you some.
176. I got the plane tickets. I ………………………………………. (fly) on Sunday.
177. A: Have you got any plans for the summer?
B: Yes, we ……………………………………………. (go) to Italy in June.
178. Don’t play with those matches; you ………………………………………. (burn) yourself.
179. A: Whose is that night dress?
B : It’s mine. I ………………………………………… (wear) it at John’s graduation party.
180. A: Why did you call your grandma?
B: I ……………………………………………….. (visit) her at the weekend.
181. If your passport isn’t valid any more, you ………………………………………… (not / be able to) go abroad this month.
182. A: What are you doing with that brush?
B: I …………………………… (paint) my room.
183. A: Why are you wearing your anorak?
B: I ………………………………………………… (go) out.
184. I don’t know the meaning of this word so I ………………………… (look) it up in the dictionary.
185. John ______________ (look) for a new flat closer to where he works.
186. The careers fair _____________ (start) in 10 minutes.
187. I ____________ the car in an hour. I promise!
188. A: I’ve made plans to go shopping with Paul this weekend.
B: __________________ (you/buy) the camera you showed me the other day?
189. A: It’s 7:30. You _______________ (miss) the bus.
B: Oh no! Can you give me a lift to the bus station?
190. A: What time ________________________ (you/leave) tomorrow?
B: Well, the last train to London ___________ (leave) at 10:00 p.m.
191. I ________________ (probably/arrive) at about 5:30 to get a good seat.
192. We _______________ (fly) to Madrid on Friday.
Underline the correct verb form:
193. I’m free tomorrow. (I’m not working. / I won’t work.)
194. I’ve decided to go into town. (I’ll buy / I’m going to buy) some new clothes.
195. My sister can’t come with me. (She works / She’s working) tomorrow morning.
196. Who can I ask to go with me? I know! (I’m going to phone / I’ll phone) Kate.
197. We can get the 8.30 bus. (We’ll be / We’re going to be) in town at 9.00.
Choose the correct answer:
198. A: I don't think he _______ come tonight.    
B: But he says he _______ come.
a. will / will b. is going to / will c. will / is going to
199. A: I've bought this paint because I ______________ the kitchen.    
B: I'm sure it ________ fantastic.
a. 'm going to paint / will look b. will paint / 's looking c. will paint / will look
200. A: What _____ after you graduate?    
B: I _____ around the world.
a. will you do / 'm going to travel b. are you going to do / 'm going to travel c. are you going to do / will travel
201. A: _____________ for a walk later?     
B: No. I _____ home.
a. Are you going to go / 'm going to stay b. Will you go / 'm going to stay c. Will you go / will stay
202. A: I need the camera because I ___________ some picures. But I don't know how it works.    
B: Don't worry. I _____ you.
a. 'll take / 'll show b. 'm going to take / 'll show c. 'll take / 'm going to show
203. What time ______ work on Monday?
a. do you finish b. will you finish c. are you going to finish
204. ______ this weekend?
a. Do you go out b. Will you go out c. Are you going out
205. I'm sorry I made you so angry. I ______ it again
a. won't do b. 'm not going to do c. 'm not doing
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