Grammar Practice Exercices

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Exercise 1: The sentences on the right follow those on the left.

Which sentence goes with


which?
1 Please don't make so much noise. a. lt's getting late.
2 I need to eat something soon. b They're lying.
3 I don't have anywhere to live right now. c. lt's starting to rain.
4 We need to leave soon. d. They're trying to sell it.
5 They don't need their car any more. e. I'm getting hungry.
6 Things are not so good at work f.I am trying to work.
7 ltisn't true what they said. g. I'm looking for an apartment.
8 We're going to get wet . h.The company is losing money.

Exercise 2:Complete the conversations.

1 A: I saw Brian a few days ago.


B: Oh, did you? .…………these days?(whatI he I do)
A: He's at university.
B: ?(whatI he I study)
A: Psychology.
B: ..... ...... . it? (heI enjoy)
A: Yes, he says it's a very good course.

2 A: Hi, Nicola. How .......... ............ . ........ ? (your new job I go)
s: Not bad. lt wasn't so good at first, but………(it I get) better now.
A: What about Daniel? Is he OK?
s: Yes, but .. .. .... .. ... .... . . ..... . his work right now. (heI not I enjoy)
He's been in the same job for a long time and .............. to get bored
With it. (heI begin)

Exercise 3: Put the verb into the correct form, positive (I'm doing etc.) or negative (I'm
not doing etc.).
1 Please don't make so much noise. ………..(I Itry) to work.
2 Let's go out now. ………..(it I rain) any more.
3 You can turn off the radio. …………..(I Ilisten) to it.
4 Kate phoned me last night. She's on holiday in France. (sheI have)…….
a great time and doesn't want to come back.
5 I want to lose weight, so this week ..................(I Ieat) lunch.
6 Andrew has just started evening classes..... ......... (heI learn) Japanese.
7 Paul and Sally have had an argument. . ............ . ........ (theyI speak)
to each other currently.
8 . ............ .... (I Iget) tired.I need a rest.
9 Tim ....... . .. .................. (work) today. He's taken the day off.
10 .... . . (I Ilook) for Sophie.Do you know where she is?

Exercise 4: Put the verb into the correct form, present continuous or present simple.
1 Are you hungry? ........... (youI want) something to eat?
2 Don't put the dictionary away. ........ ....... (I Iuse) it.
3 Don't put the dictionary away. ......... ..... (II need) it.
4 Who is that man? What ... .. . ............................. .. ......... (heI want )?
5 Who is that man? Why ....... .... ...................... ........ . .. ............ (heI look) at us?

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6 Alan says he's 80 years old, but nobody ... . . . ... .. ... ... (believe) him.
7 She told me her name, but .. ....... ............. .. .......... (I Inot I remember) it now.
8 ............................ .......(I Ithink) of selling my car.Would you be interested in buying it?
9 ..... . ............... (I Ithink) you should sell your car. . ..... ..
(youI not I use) it very often.
10 Air ............. .. ..... ..................... .. ......... (consist) mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.

Exercise 5: Are the underlined verbs right or wrong? Correct them where necessary.
1 Nicky is thinking of giving up her job.
2 Are you believing in God? ...... .. ...... . ..... .. ....................... .
3 I'm feeling hungry. Is there anything to eat? ..... . ..... .... .. ..... .
4 This sauce is great. lt's tasting really good. ... .
5 I'm thinking this is your key. Am I right?

Exercise 6: Complete the sentences using the following verbs in the correct form: buy-
catch-cost-fall-hurt-sell-spend-teach-throw -write
1 Mozart …….more than 600 pieces of music.
2 'How did you learn to drive?''My father . .......... me.'
3 We couldn't afford to keep our car, so we ... . . . ... ..it.
4 Dave................... down the stairs this morning and ......his leg.
5 Joe ..............the ball to Sue, who .. ..... .... .. .. ............... it.
6 Ann .......... ......... . ..... alot of money yesterday. She .... ........... a dress which... .. ..... $100.

Exercise 7: Complete the sentences. Put the verb into the correct form, positive or
negative.
1 It was warm, so I ……….off my coat. (take)
2 The film wasn't very good. I .………it much.(enjoy)
3 I knew Sarah was busy, so I .... .. ... . ....................... her. (disturb)
4 We were very tired, so we ...... .. ........ .. the party early. (leave)
5 The bed was very uncomfortable. I ....well. (sleep)
6 The window was open and a bird.... . .into the room. (fly)
7 The hotel wasn't very expensive. It .. ..... . ..... . much to stay there. (cost)
8 I was in a hurry, so I ....... .. .. ..... .... ... .. ......... time to phone you. (have)
9 It was hard carrying the bags. They.................. very heavy. (be)

Exercise 8: What were you doing at these times? Write sentences as in the examples. Use
the past continuous
1 (at 8 o'clock yesterday evening) ....I was going to my workplace.
2 (at 5 o'clock last Monday) I.... . .... ..... ..
3 (at 10.15 yesterday morning) .......................
4 (at 4.30 this morning) .......... …………..
5 (at 7.45 yesterday evening) .. ....................................................... .......... .
6 (half an hour ago) .................... .......... .... ...... ........ ...... .. .. ... . .. .... .
Use your own ideas to complete the sentences. Use the past continuous.
1 Matt phoned while we ...... ........................ .......... ...................
2 The doorbell rang while I ........ . ....... . .... . ...... . ..... .. ............... .
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3 The car began to make a strange noise when we ....... ....... .... . ....... ...... .
4 Jessica fell asleep while she ........... ....... ..... .. .................... .
5 The television was on, but nobody ........................................
Exercise 9: Put the verb into the correct form, past continuous or past simple.
1 Jenny ............(wait) for me when I ……(arrive).
2 'What ............... (youI do) at this time yesterday?'I was asleep.'
3 ' ......................... (you I go) out last night?''No, I was too tired .'
4 How fast. ......... .... ..... (youI drive) when the accident
(happen)?
5 Sam ..... (take) a picture of me while I ....(not I look).
6 We were in a very difficult position. We . ........ (notI know) what to do.
7 I haven't seen Alan for ages. When I last....... ... ... (see) him, he……..(try) to find a job.
8 I . . ......(walk) along the street when suddenly I ....... . ..... . (hear) footsteps behind me.
Somebody ......... (follow) me. I was scared and I ...........(start) to run.
9 When I was young, I ..... ... .... (want) to be a pilot.
10 Last night I ..............................(drop) a plate when I .......... (do) the
washing-up. Fortunately it .. .............. (notI break).

Exercise 10: Read the situations and write sentences. Use the following verbs in the
present perfect:-arrive- break-fall-go up- grow- improve-lose
1 Tom is looking for his key. He can't find it. Tom .........
2 Lisa can't walk and her leg is in plaster. Lisa................ .
3 Last week the bus fare was $1 .80. Now it is $2. The bus fare .............. ..
4 Maria's English wasn't very good. Now it is better. Her English............ .
5 Dan didn't have a beard before. Now he has a beard.Dan ........ ..... .
6 This morning I was expecting a letter. Now I have it.The letter .....…..
7 The temperature was 20 degrees. Now it is only 12.The .............

Exercise 11: You ask people about things they have done. Write questions with ever.
1 (ride I horse?) .... . .... ..... .. .... ... .....
2 (be I California?) Have ....... ... .................. .. ..
3 (run I marathon?) .... .................. .. ................... .
4 (speak Ifamous person?)...... ............... ..
5 (most beautiful place I visit?)What’s ………….

Exercise 12: Write for or since.


1 lt's been raining ..... ...... lunch time.
2 Sarah has lived in Paris .................. ...... 1995.
3 Paul has lived in Brazil ...... ....... __ ten years.
4 I am tired of waiting. We have been sitting here ……….hours.
5 Kevin has been looking for a job ...... ............................ he left school.
6 I haven't been to a party ............ ... . ......... ages.
7 I wonder where Joe is. I haven't seen him…….last week.
8 Jane is away. She's been away ..................Friday.
9 The weather is dry. lt hasn't rained .. ........ .... ... .. .. a few weeks.

Exercise 13: Are the underlined parts of these sentences right or wrong? Correct them
where necessary.
1 Did you hear about Sue? She's given up her job. Ok ... ......................... ....
2 My mother has grown up in Italy. .. ... ..... ...... .... ..

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3 How many poems has William Shakespeare written? ...... ....... ....... .
4 Ow! I've cut my finger. lt's bleeding. ..... ..................... .. ..
5 Drugs have become a big problem everywhere. . .......................
6 Who has invented paper? ....... .. .. ..... . . ..... .
7 Where have you been born? ....................
8 Ellie isn't at home. She's gone shopping. .................................................. .
9 Albert Einstein has been the scientist who....... .. ... ..... has developed the theory of
relativity.

Exercise 13: Put the verb into the correct form, present perfect or past simple.
2 The town where I live is very different now.. .It....... a lot. (it/change)
3 I studied German at school, but ......... ....... .. most of it now. (I Iforget)
4 The police …….three people, but later they let them go. (arrest)
5 What do you think of my English? Do you think(it I improve)?
6 A: Are you still reading the paper ?
s: No, ... . .............. with it. You can have it. (I Ifinish)
7 _ ....... for a job as a tourist guide, but I wasn't successful. (I Iapply)
8 Where's my bike ?..... ... . ..... outside the house, but it's not there now. (itI be)
9 Quick! We need to call an ambulance. . .. .. . ...... . .... .. ... an accident . (thereI be)
10 A: Have you heard about Ben? ............ ..... ... .... . ............... hisarm. (heI break)
B: Really? How .... .... . .... ... ..... ? (thatI happen)
A :. . . .. ... . ..... . ... off a ladder. (heI fall)

Exercise 14: Make sentences from the words in brackets. Use the present perfect or past
simple.
1 (it I not I rain I this week) .lt... ... .... . .. ..... .
2 (the weather I be I cold I recently) The weather ............................................
3 (it I cold I last week) lt............. . ...........
4 (I Inot I read I a newspaper yesterday) I . . ..........
5 (I Inot I read I a newspaper today) ......... ... . . .. .
6 (Emily I earn I a lot of money I this year) ........................
7 (she I not I earn I so much I last year) ..........................................
8 (you I have I a holiday recently?) …….

Exercise 15: Complete the sentences with use(d) to+ a suitable verb.
1 Nicola doesn't travel much now. She ........a lot, but she prefers to stay at home these days.
2 Sophie .......... .................. a motorbike, but last year she sold it and bought a car.
3 We moved to Spain a few years ago. We . . ........... ... ............... in Paris.
4 I rarely eat ice-cream now, but I .. ................. itwhen I was a child.
5 Jackie ......... .... .. .. .. my best friend , but we aren't good friends any more.
6 ltonly takes me about 40 minutes to get to work now that the new road is open. lt.... .... .. .....
....... morethan an hour.
7 There .... ....... .... .... . .. ... .. ahotel near the airport, but it closed a long time ago.
8 When you lived in New York, .... .... .. .. .. .. . to the theatre very often?

Exercise 16: Write a question with going to for each situation.


1 Your friend has won some money. You ask:
(whatI do with it?) ............. ....... .. ..... ........................ ..
2 Your friend is going to a party tonight. You ask:
(whatI wear?) .
3 Your friend has just bought a new table. You ask:
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(whereI put it?) ... ... .. ...... . ... ................... ...
4 Your friend has decided to have a party. You ask:
(whoI invite?) .............

Exercise 17: What is going to happen in these situations? Use the words in brackets.

1 There are a lot of black clouds in the sky.


……………………………………… .......... .. ........... .
2 lt is 8.30. Tom is leaving his house. He has to be at work at 8.45, but the journey takes 30
minutes.
(late) He .......... ...... ....... .... ........ . .. ...
3 There is a hole in the bottom of the boat. A lot of water is coming in through the hole.
(sink) The boat ....... ..... ........... .. ....................... .. .
4 Lucy and Chris are driving. There is very little petrol left in the tank. The nearest petrol
station is a long way away.
(run out) They…………………………………….

Exercise 18: Complete the sentences with was/were going to +the following verbs:
-buy-give up-phone-play-say-travel
1 We .......... by train, but then we decided to go by car instead.
2 I ....... . . ......... somenew clothes yesterday, but I was very busy and didn't have time to go to
the shops.
3 Oliver and I . . ................tennis last week, but he had to cancel
becausehe'd hurt his knee.
4 I .........................................jane, but I decided to email her instead.
5 A: When I last saw Tim, he ....... .. . ............. .... .........his job.
s: That's right, but in the end he decided to stay where he was.
6 I'm sorry I interrupted you. What you ....... ……

Exercise 19: Complete the sentences with I'll+ a suitable verb.

1 I'm too tired to walk home. I think .........a taxi.


2 'lt's cold in this room.''Is it? ....................... ..... on the heating then.'
3 'Bye!Have a nice holiday!' 'Thanks. .. ..... ........................ you a postcard.'
4 'Shall I do the washing-up?''No, it's all right. .... . ....... ....... it later.'
5 'I don't know how to shut down this computer.''OK, ............... you.'
6 'Would you like tea or coffee?' '....... ....... .... .... ... .. .. coffee, please.'
7 'Are you coming with us?' 'No, I think . . ....... ... ... .... ..... ... here.'
8 Thanks for lending me the money. . ...... . . . .... ....... ....... . .... it back as soon as possible,
OK?
9 A: I know you're busy, but can you finish this report this afternoon?
B: Well, .................. _ .. , but I can't promise.

Exercise 20: Which is correct?


1 'Did you phone Lucy?''Oh no, I forgot. I phone I I'll phone her now.'
2 I can't meet you tomorrow. I'm playing I I'll playtennis.
3 'I meet I I'll meetyou outside the hotel in half an hour, OK?' 'Yes, that's fine.'
4 'I need some money.''OK, I'm lending I l'lllendyou some. How much do you need?'
5 I'm having I I'll havea party next Saturday. I hope you can come.

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6 'Remember to get a newspaper when you go out.' 'OK, I don't forget I Iwon't forget.'
7 What time does your train leave I will your train leavetomorrow?
8 I asked Sue what happened, but she doesn't tell I won't tell me.
9 'Are you doing I Will you doanything tomorrow evening?' 'No, I'mfree. Why?'
10 I don't want to go out alone. Do you comeI Will you comewith me?

Exercise 21: Complete the sentences usingwill ('ll) or going to.


1 A: Why are you turning on the TV?
s: I ……..the news. (I Iwatch)
2 A: Oh, I've just realized. I haven't got any money.
B: Haven't you? Welt, don't worry. .. you some. (I Ilend)
3 A: I've got a headache.
B: Have you? Wait a second and………… an aspirin for you. (I Iget)
4 A: Why are you filling that bucket with water?
s: ...... .. ..... .... ... . ..... thecar. (I Iwash)
5 A: I've decided to repaint this room.
s: Oh, have you? What colour ………..it? (youI paint)
6 A: Where are you going? Are you going shopping?
B: Yes, .... ..........some things for dinner. (I Ibuy)

7 A: I don't know how to use the washing machine.


s: lt's easy. .. ... ..... . . ...you. (I Ishow)
8 A: What would you like to eat?
B: ..apizza, please. (I Ihave)
9 A: Did you call Lisa?
s: Oh, no. I completely forgot. …………her now. (I Icall)
10 A: Has Dan decided what to do when he leaves school?
s: Yes. Everything is planned. ………..a holiday for a few weeks.
(heI have). Then... ……. a management training course.(heI do)

Exercise 22:Put in must or can't.


1You've been travelling all day. You ... ... be tired.
2 That restaurant .......... .. . .................be very good. lt's always full of people.
3 That restaurant .. ...... . ...... be very good. lt's always empty.
4 I'm sure I gave you the key. You ..................... ... ...have it. Have you looked in your bag?
5 I often see that woman walking along this street. She......... live near here.
6 ltrained every day during their holiday, so they ......... have had a very nice time.
7 Congratulations on passing your exam. You .... ...... be very pleased.
8 You got here very quickly. You .. . . ....... .... ........ have walked very fast.
9 Bill and Sue always stay at luxury hotels, so they....... be short of money.

Exercise 23: Complete the sentences using might+ the following:


-bite-break-need-rain-slip-wake
1 Take an umbrella with you when you go out. lt...........later.
2 Don't make too much noise. You ....the baby.
3 Be careful of that dog. lt... .... .. ........... you.
4 Don't throw that letter away. We ....... ...... ....... .................itlater.
5 Be careful. The footpath is very icy. You .... .. .... ................. .
6 Don't let the children play in this room. They……………. something.

Exercise 24: Complete the sentences with mustn't or don't/doesn't have to.

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1 I don't want anyone to know about our plan. You ...... tell anyone.
2 Richard ........wear a suit to work, but he usually does.
3 I can sleep late tomorrow morning because I................. .. go to work.
4 Whatever you do, you . . ....... . .............. touch that switch. lt's very dangerous.
5 There's a lift in the building, so we .... ..... ....... climb the stairs.
6 You . ..................... ..... forget what I told you. lt's very important.
7 Silvia ...... ........... ... get up early, but she usually does.
8 Don't make so much noise. We ...... .......... ..................wake the children.
9 I .. ... .. ...... ... . eat too much. I'm supposed to be on a diet.
10 You .. ......... .... ..... .. .... be a good player to enjoy a game of tennis.

Exercise 25: Read the situations and write sentences with had better or had better not.
Use the words in brackets.
1 You're going out for a walk with Tom. lt looks as if it might rain. You say to Tom: (an
umbrella) ... ................................................
2 Oliver has just cut himself. It’s a bad cut. You say to him:
(a plaster)……………………………………….
3 You and Kate plan to go to a restaurant this evening. It’s a popular restaurant. You say to
Kate: (reserve) We ........... ..... ........
4 Rebecca doesn't look very well this morning- not well enough to go to work. You say to
her: (work) ...............
5 You received your phone bill four weeks ago, but you haven't paid it yet. If you don't pay
soon, you could be in trouble. You say to yourself:
(pay) ... ............ ...... .. .... ...... ... ..
6 You want to ask your boss something, but he's very busy and you know he doesn't like to be
disturbed. You say to a colleague:
(disturb) I.............................................................................. ..

Exercise 26: Write sentences beginning If ....


1 We've decided not to catch the 10.30 train. (arrive too early)
If we………the 10.30 train, we........
2 Kevin is not going to do his driving test now. (fail)
If he ............................
3 We've decided not to stay at a hotel. (costtoo much)
If .. ........ ........... ......... ..... ..... . .... .
4 Sally isn't going to leave her job. (notI get another one)
If…………………………………
5 We've decided not to invite Ben to the party. (have to invite his friends too).
If……………………………………………
6 I'm not going to tell him what happened.

If………………………………(not I believe me)

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Exercise 27: Write a sentence with if ... for each situation.
1 We don't see you very often because you live so far away .
..If you......... ......................... ................................... .
2 it's a nice book but it's too expensive, so I'm not going to buy it.
I ....... .. itif ............... ... ..... ... so........................... ... .. ..
3 We don't go out very often - we can't afford it.
We……. more often if we………………………
4 I can't meet you tomorrow - I have to work late.
If .............. .... ....... ..
5 ltwould be nice to have lunch outside but it's raining, so we can't.
We ... ................ .... ....... .......... .. .. ...................... .
6 I don't want his advice, and that's why I'm not going to ask for it.
If ............. ……………………..

Exercise 28: Write sentences beginning I wish ....


1 I don't know many people (and I'm lonely). . I wish I knew many people
2 I don't have a computer (and I need one). I wish .......................
3 Helen isn't here (and I need to see her). ...... .... ...... ... ....... ..
4 it's cold (and I hate cold weather). .. ........................................
5 I live in a big city (and I don't like it). . .........................................................
6 I can't go to the party (and I'd like to). . ………….
7 I have to get up early tomorrow {but I'd like to sleep late).
I wish I…………………………..
8 I don't know anything about cars (and my car has just broken down).
I wish………………………………….
9 I'm not feeling well (and it's not nice).
……………………………………………
Exercise 29: Put the verb into the correct form.
1 I didn’t see you when you passed me in the street. If ..............(I Isee) you,
I .....(I Isay) hello.
2 Sam got to the station just in time to catch the train to the airport. If
(heI miss) the train,. ....... (heI miss) his flight too.
3 l,mglad that you reminded me about Rachel’s birthday. . ........ ... . (I Iforget) if . .
................... .... (youI not I remind) me.
4 I wanted to send you an email, but I didn’t have your email address. If
(I Ihave) your address, .......... (I Isend) you an email.
5 A: How was your trip? Was it good?
B: ltwas OK, but .. .. ...... ........... (weI enjoy) it more if the weather
........ ... . (be) better.
6 I took a taxi to the hotel, but the traffic was bad. .. ....... . (itI be)
quicker if ..... . ...... ..... ......................... (I Iwalk).
7 l’m not tired. If . .................................. ............ (I Ibe) tired, l’dgo home now.
8 I wasn,ttired last night. If ..................................... . .. .................... ... ...... . ....... (I Ibe) tired,
I would
havegone home earlier.

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Test1A
Read the conversation between two students. Then look at the answers below
and write the correct answer in each space.
Lisa: Who (►) is Michelle talking to?
Amy: I can't see Michelle.
Lisa: You(l)…………………………… looking in the right place. She's over there.
Amy: Oh, that's Adrian. He's new here.
Lisa: Really? Where (2)…………………. ........... he live? (3)……………………………..you
know?
Amy: No, 1(4)...........................................know anything else about him.
Lisa: What (5) .................................... they talking about, I wonder?
Amy: Well, he (6) ............................... look very interested. He's got a very bored expression
on
his
face. And he (7) saying anything.
► a) are b) do c) does d) is
1 a) aren't b) doesn't c) don't d) isn't
2 a) are b) do c) does d) is
3 a) Are b) Do c) Does d) Is
4 a) aren't b) doesn't c) don't d) 'm not
5 a) are b) do c) does d) is
6 a) aren't b) doesn't c) don't d) isn't
7 a) aren't b) doesn't c) don't d) isn't
Test lB
Read Tessa's postcard to Angela and write the missing words. Use one word only in each
space.
We're (►) having a great time here. It's beautiful, and the sun (1) ........................... shining.
Yesterday I went water-skiing! What (2) you think of that?
I'm (3) at a table in our hotel room and writing a few postcards. The room is
fine, but we (4) ......................................like the food very much. But it (5)
matter because we (6) out to a restaurant every evening.
We're both (7) very lazy at the moment. I (8) ………………………………….. up quite
late in the morning, and Nigel (9) ………………………..up even later. You know of course
how much
Nigel's work (10) to him and how he's (11) talking
about it. Well, the holiday is so good that he's forgotten all about work. So it's the perfect
holiday. The
only problem is that it's (12) us a lot of money. But we'll worry about that later.
Test l C
Each of these sentences has a mistake in it. Write the correct
sentence. ► The children is doing their homework now. The
children are doing their homework now.
1 The girls are play tennis at the moment.
……………………………………………
2 Both my brothers likes sport.
…………………………………………..
3 Anna wearing her new coat today
…………………………………………..

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4 What colour you like best?
……………………………………..
5 My suit case is weighing ten kilos?
……………………………………..
6 At the moment I stay at a hotel.
………………………………………
7 Robert catсh the same bus every month
……………………………………..
8 What is this word mean here
……………………………………

Test lD

Complete the conversations. Put in the correct form of each verb.

Use the present continuous or the present simple. ► A: Is Janet in, please?

B: Yes, but / think (I / think) she's busy at the moment. She's washing (she / wash) her hair.

1 A: ..............(I / think) of buying a new computer.

B: But computers (cost) so much money. What's wrong with the one we've

got?

A: ... (it / get) out of date now.

2 A: Your new trousers ........................................ (look) nice.

B: Thank you. The trouble is . . . (they / not / fit) properly.

.......... (I / not / know) why I bought them, really.

3 A: What (you/do)?

B:……………………. (I / weigh) this letter.................. (I / need) to know how

many stamps to put on it.

4 A: ........... (I / think) this road is really dangerous. Look how fast that lorry

B: ............. (1/ agree). People shouldn't go so fast.

5 A: ………………….. (I / like) musicals. And this is a great show, isn't it?

....................... (you / enjoy) it?

B: Yes, I am. ......................................(I / love) every minute of it.

6 A: ...........................(I / always / fall) asleep. I just can't keep awake.

B: What time ............................................ (you / go) to bed?

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A: About ten o'clock usually. But ....................................... (it / not / make) any difference.

7 A: Could you post the goods to me, please?

B: Yes, certainly.

A: ...............(I / live) at a guest house at the moment as ........... (1 /

look) for a flat. So could you send it to my work address?

B: Yes, of course. And you'll have the goods by the end of the week,.......................... (1 /
promise).

8 A: Why ................. (you / want) to change the whole plan?

B: I'm just not happy with it.

A: And ......................... (1 / not / understand) why ............................... (you / be) so

difficult about it.

Test 2A

Put in the past simple of the verbs in brackets.

► The car stopped (stop) at the lights.

1 We…………………….. ... (leave) the cinema before the end of the film.

2 The streets………………………….(be) crowded with people.

3 My grandmother……………………… (die) last year.

4 Everyone…………………………. (have) a marvellous time.

5 We……………………………… (not / like) the food they gave us.

6 Claire……………………………. ... (go) to Egypt last month.

7 The accident……………………….. (happen) last weekend.

8 It………………………….. (not / be) a very comfortable journey.

9 I…………………………………… (know) that ages ago.

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Test 2B

Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

► There were lights on the spacecraft, (had)

The spacecraft had lights on it.

1 I had my old coat on. (wearing)

2 I was on holiday, and you were on holiday, too. (we)

3 It isn't true that I made a mistake, (didn't)

4 The boys were in the middle of a game of cards, (playing)

5 No one told me about the change of plan, (know)

6 My friend was the winner of the competition, (won)

7 Is it a fact that the Romans built this wall? (did)

Test 2C

Lorna Bright is a long-distance walker. Look at this part of her diary describing a morning's
walk along the coast. Write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

It was a fine day (►) when I started out on the last part of my walk around the coast of
Britain. The sun was(l)……………………….. , and a light wind (2)…………………………
.. blowing from the southwest.

I was pleased that it (3)…………………………… raining. I knew by now that I

(4)………………………………like rain. In fact I (5)…………………………… it.

I (6)…………………………. ... along the cliff top and then down into the lovely little fishing
village of Wellburn, past a cafe where people (7)…………………………….. having morning
coffee. Three miles past Wellburn I (8)…………………………. down for five minutes and
(9)………………………….. a drink.

Now it (10)…………………………… getting warmer, so I (11)…………………………..


off one of mysweaters. 1(12)………………………… stop for long because
I(13)………………………… to reach Seabury by lunch-time.
(14)……………………………. I finally got there, it (15)……………….. just after half past
twelve.

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Test 2D

Each of these sentences has a mistake in it. Write the correct sentence,

The hotel were very quite.

The hotel was very quiet.

1 It was peaceful, and-the birds-were sing.

2 I washed my hair when the-phone rang.

3 You came to the club last night.

4 It taked ages to ge home.

5 5. We tried to keep quiet because the baby sleeping

6 As I was watching him, the man was suddenly running away.

7 We pass a petrol station two minutes ago.

8 Everything was seeming OK.

9 Where bought you that-bag?

10When I heard the alarm I was having-the-room immediately.

Test 2E

Complete the sentences. Put in the correct form of each verb. Use the past continuous or past
simple. ►

When Martin arrived (arrive) home, Anna was talking (talk) to someone on the phone. Martin
started (start) to get the tea.

1 I…………………………. (lie) in the bath when the phone…………………………….


(ring).

It ………………………(stop) after a few rings.

2 I t……………………………… (be) cold when we ......................... . . . (leave) the house


that day, and alight snow………….. ..........................(fall).

3 Your friend who…………….. ......................... (come) here the other day


.........……………………. (seem) very nice. I………………….. ............... (enjoy) meeting
her.

4 When I……………………………… (see) the man, he ................................... (stand)


outside the bank.

He……………………………… (have) a black baseball cap on.

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5 When I……………………………. . . . (open) the cupboard door, a pile of books (fall) out.

6 I………………………… (walk) along the street when I


suddenly…………………………….. (feel) something hit me in the back.
I……………………………… (not / know) what it was.

We………………………………………. (go) to London yesterday, but on the way

We………………………………….. (hear) about a bomb scare in Oxford Street. So

We…………………………………… (drive) back home straightaway.

8 Something very strange .………………………….. (happen) to me on my way home from


work yesterday afternoon. I ………………………….. (drive) along the bypass at the time.
Suddenly I…………………………. (see) my mother in the seat beside me. But she died three
years ago.

Test 3A

Put in the past participles of the verbs in brackets.

► We've found (find) all the answers.

1 Have you………………………. (wash) the car?

2 You haven't .................................. (eat) very much.

3 They've………………….. ......... (open) a new supermarket.

4 You've…………………………… (write) it in pencil.

5 I've……………………… ...... (make) the sandwiches.

6 We've………….. ...................... (have) our lunch.

7 United have………………….. ......... (score) a goal.

8 The balloon has……………… ..................(land) in a field.

9 Who's………………………….. (break) this glass?

10 It's warm because the heating has ....................................... (be) on.

11 Have you .......................................(sell) your flat yet?

12 I've…………………………… (finish) that job at last.

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Test 3B

Complete the second sentence so that it follows on from the first. Use the present perfect.

► My hair is tidy now. I‘ve brushed my hair.

1 The door is open. Someone ......................................... the door.

2 This is Oliver's drawing, look. Oliver ........………….. ...............a picture.

3 The calculator is broken. Someone…………………………… the calculator.

4 United are the winners. United...................................…. the game.

5 There's no more wine in the bottle. We ....................................... all the wine.

6 The floor is clean now. I ....................................... the floor.

7 I know my number now. I………………………. .....my number by heart.

8 The guests are here now. The guests .......................................

9 I'm still working on the computer. I....................................... with the computer yet.

Test 3C

Decide which word is correct.

► I'd like to borrow this book. Has Anna read it yet?

a) done b) for c) just d) yet

1 Ben writes very quickly. He's………………………….. finished his essay,

a) already b) been c) for d) yet

2 What are you going to do? ~ I don't know. I haven't decided ........

a) just b) long c) since d) yet

3 I've........................................ to London. I went there in June.

a) been b) gone c) just d) yet

4 Have you ......................................done any skiing?

a) ever b) for c) just d) long

5 My boyfriend hasn't rung………………………… week,

a) for b) last c) since d) this

6 I haven't seen that coat before. How ..........................................have you had it?

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a) already b) for c) long d) since

7 The girls have .............. to the cinema. They won't be back until ten o'clock.

a) already b) been c) gone d) just

8 I haven't seen my parents .......................................... last Christmas.

a) already b) before c) for d) since

9 This is the first .................................. I've ever lived away from home.

a) already b) since c) that d) time

10 This programme must be new. I've ..........................................seen it before.

a) ever b) never c) since d) yet

Test3E

Put in the present perfect or past simple of the verbs in brackets.

? I've had (have) these shoes since my eighteenth birthday.

? I tidied (tidy) my desk, but now it's in a mess again.

1 The last time I ............................................... (go) to Brighton was in August.

2 I'd like to meet a ghost, but I .................................................(never / see) one.

3 I've finished my homework. I ....................................... (do) it before tea.

4 And the race is over! And Micky Simpson................................................ (win) in a record


time!

5 I ................... (work) for a computer company for a year. That was after college.

6 What time .................................................(you / get) to work this morning?

7 Martin ............................... (be) to Greece five times. He loves the place.

8 ThePresident .............. (come) out of the building and is going to make a speech.

9 You won't believe this, but I've got some tickets for the concert. ~ Oh, well done. How

........................ (you / get) them?

10 Of course I can ride a bike. But I ..........………. ....................(not / ride) one for years.

11 Marilyn Monroe..................................................(be) in about thirty films.

12 .................. (you / ever / bake) your own bread? ~ No, but I might try it some time.

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13 Janet .................................. (be) very ill three years ago.

14 Rupert has left a message for you. He .............................................(ring) last night.

15 (you / see) the news today? ~ No, not yet. I'll watch it at ten.

16 We moved here in 1993. We..................................................(be) here a long time now.

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