Grammar Revision Unit 1-3 ANSWER KEY

PART A: Match the questions with the responses.

1. g 6. e
2. a 7. f
3. d 8. h
4. b 9. c
5. j 10. İ

PART B: Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs given. Use present simple,
present continuous, past simple, present perfect simple or present perfect continuous.

Julia: Gosh, it has been busy this morning, hasn’t’ it?

Pat: Yes, you look exhausted. What have you been doing?
Julia: I have been answering the phone calls all morning and I have sent 17 e-mails
to customers.
Pat: It is the same for me. My phone has been ringing continuously and I have
interviewed three people for the secretarial job.
Julia: Oh, I interviewed five of them last week. It seems a good job these days, eh?
Pat: It does. I don’t understand why. Actually, this kind of office positions are
getting more and more popular.
Julia: Yeah, you’re right. When I started working in this sector, nobody wanted to
work as a secretary, but working conditions have improved a lot since then.
Pat: That’s true. Anyway, let’s get back to work.
Julia: Ok, see you at lunch, then.

PART C: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. Use present simple, present
continuous, past simple, present perfect simple or present perfect continuous.

1. You are very quiet. What are you thinking about?

2. What do you think about the new teacher?
3. I don’t agree with you. You’re wrong.
4. Do you prefer walking or cycling?
5. I don’t remember when we first met. Can you please remind me of it?
6. Why are you looking up? Is there anything wrong?
7. You look nervous. What is the problem?
8. I cut my finger 20 minutes ago and it is still bleeding.
9. My parents worked in the Netherlands for ten years before they moved here.
10. We didn’t spend much on holiday because the city was very cheap.
11. She has been speaking in the meeting since 10:30.
12. It rained heavily last night but now the sun is shining.
13. He knows a lot about software systems. He is an expert.
14. How long have you been a teacher?
15. We have studied enough for the quiz. I think we are ready.