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Kzpszint Nyelvhelyessg Igealakok 1.

- You are going to read a short article about a girl having some problems.
Some verb forms are missing from the text.
- Your task is to form the correct grammatical forms of the verbs in the
brackets. Write the forms that fit in the gaps (1-12) on the dotted lines.

I have a problem - I'm (1)___________

(2)___________

(addict) to the internet. I can't seem

(get) off it, I'm always on chat rooms and stuff. It might sound

sad but my schoolwork is being affected. I don't do my homework and I fail tests
because I don't study. This is my most important year and I don't want
(3)___________ (fail) because of something so petty.
Kirsty Says
Bernadette,
Its not sad or petty if you feel the internet is (4)___________ (affect) your
schoolwork. Its important that youve (5)___________ (realise) youve got a
problem and feel (6)___________ (motivate) to do something about it.
(7)___________ (learn) how to organise your time effectively can be difficult, so
can being self-disciplined. You need to get some help. (8)___________ (talk) to
your teachers and ask them (9)___________ (help) you draw up a study timetable.
They may also be willing to keep a check on your progress if you think it will help. Also
talk to your parents and explain whats (10)___________ (happen). Agree times
you can use the net and let them limit the time you spend on the computer. Try
(11)___________ (make) time for other stuff you enjoy, like (12)___________
(go) out with friends as thisll help you break the internet habit.

KEY:
I have a problem - I'm (1) addicted to the internet. I can't seem (2) to get off it, I'm
always on chat rooms and stuff. It might sound sad but my schoolwork is being
affected. I don't do my homework and I fail tests because I don't study. This is my
most important year and I don't want (3) to fail because of something so petty.
Bernadette (15) 18:10:01
Kirsty Says
Bernadette,
Its not sad or petty if you feel the internet is (4) affecting your schoolwork. Its
important that youve (5) realised youve got a problem and feel (6) motivated to
do something about it. (7) Learning how to organise your time effectively can be
difficult, so can being self-disciplined. You need to get some help. (8)Talk to your
teachers and ask them (9) to help you draw up a study timetable. They may also be
willing to keep a check on your progress if you think it will help. Also talk to your
parents and explain whats (10) happening. Agree times you can use the net and let
them limit the time you spend on the computer. Try (11) to make time for other stuff
you enjoy, like (12)going out with friends as thisll help you break the internet habit.