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 lt isn'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? (what I he I do)
A: He's at university.
B: ? (what I he I study)
A: Psychology.
B: ..... ...... . it? (he I 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. (he I not I enjoy)
He's been in the same job for a long time and .. ............ to get bored
with it. (he I 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 I try) to work.
2 Let's go out now. … ……..(it I rain) any more.
3 You can turn off the radio. …………..(I I listen) to it.
4 Kate phoned me last night. She's on holiday in France. (she I have)…….
a great time and doesn't want to come back.
5 I want to lose weight, so this week .................. (I I eat) lunch.
6 Andrew has just started evening classes. .... ......... (he I learn) Japanese.
7 Paul and Sally have had an argument. . ............ . ........ (they I speak)
to each other currently.
8 . ............ .... (I I get) tired. I need a rest.
9 Tim ....... . .. .................. (work) today. He's taken the day off.
10 .... . . (I I look) 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? ........... (you I want) something to eat?
2 Don't put the dictionary away. ........ ....... (I I use) it.
3 Don't put the dictionary away. ......... ..... (1 I need) it.
4 Who is that man? What ... .. . ............................. .. ......... (he I want )?
5 Who is that man? Why .... ... .... ...................... ........ . .. ............ (he I look)
at us?
6 Alan says he's 80 years old, but nobody ... . . . ... .. . .. ... (believe) him.
7 She told me her name, but .. ....... ............. .. .......... (I I not I remember) it
now.
8 ............................ ....... (I I think) of sell ing my car. Would you be
interested in buying it?
9 ..... . ............... (I I think) you should sell your car. . ... .. ..
(you I 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 t here anything to eat? ..... . ..... .... .. ..... .
4 Th is 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 .......... ......... . ..... a lot of money yesterday. She . ... ........... a dress
which... .. ..... £100.
Exercise 7: Complete the sentences. Put the verb into the correct form,
positive or negative.
1 lt 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 wi ndow was open and a bird.. .. . . into the room. (fly)
7 The hotel wasn't very expensive. lt .. ..... . ..... . much to stay there. (cost)
8 I was in a hurry, so I ....... .. .. ..... .... ... .. ......... time to phone you. (have)
9 lt 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 .. ...... . ....... . .... . ...... . ..... .. ............... .
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 . .............. (you I do) at this time yesterday? 'I was asleep.'
3 ' .... ..................... (you I go) out last night?' 'No, I was too tired .'
4 How fast. ......... .... ..... (you I 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 . ........ (not I 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 .. .............. (not I 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 I famous person?)...... ............... ..
5 (most beautiful place I visit?) What’s ………….
Exercise 12: Write for or since.
1 lt's been raining ..... ...... lu nch 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 ……….hour.
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. .. ... ..... ...... .... ..
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 I forget)
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 I finish)
7 _ ....... for a job as a tourist guide, but I wasn't successful. (I I apply)
8 Where's my bike ? ..... . .. . ..... outside the house, but it's not there now.
(it I be)
9 Quick! We need to call an ambulance. . .. .. . ...... . .... .. ... an accident .
(there I be)
10 A: Have you heard about Ben? ............ ..... ... .... . ............... his arm. (he
I break)
B: Really? How .. .. .... . .... ... ..... ? (that I happen)
A : . . . .. ... . ..... . ... off a l adder. (he I 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 I not I read I a newspaper yesterday) I . . ..........
5 (I I not 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 .. ................. it when I was a child.
5 Jackie ......... .... .. .. .. my best friend , but we aren't good friends any more.
6 lt only takes me about 40 minutes to get to work now that the new road is
open. lt.... . ... .. ..... ....... more than an hour.
7 There .... ....... .... .... . .. ... .. a hotel 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:
(what I do with it?) ............. ....... .. ..... ........................ ..
2 Your friend is going to a party tonight. You ask:
(what I wear?) .
3 Your friend has just bought a new table. You ask:
(where I put it?) ... ... .. ...... . ... ................... ...
4 Your friend has decided to have a party. You ask:
(who I 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 . ...... . . ......... some new clothes yesterday, but I was very busy and
didn't have time to go to the shops.
3 Oliver and I . . ................ tenn is last week, but he had to cancel
because he'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 play tennis.
3 'I meet I I'll meet you outside the hotel in half an hour, OK?' 'Yes, that's
fine.'
4 'I need some money.' 'OK, I'm lending I l'll lend you some. How much do
you need?'
5 I'm having I I'll have a party next Saturday. I hope you can come.
6 'Remember to get a newspaper when you go out.' 'OK, I don't forget I I
won't forget.'
7 What time does your train leave I will your train leave tomorrow?
8 I asked Sue what happened, but she doesn't tell I won't tell me.
9 'Are you doing I Will you do anything tomorrow evening?' 'No, I'm free.
Why?'
10 I don't want to go out alone. Do you come I Will you come with me?

Exercise 21: Complete the sentences using will ('ll) or going to.
1 A: Why are you turning on the TV?
s: I ……..the news. (I I watch)
2 A: Oh, I've just realized. I haven't got any money.
B: Haven't you? Welt, don't worry. .. you some. (I I lend)
3 A: I've got a headache.
B: Have you? Wait a second and………… an aspirin for you. (I I get)
4 A: Why are you filling that bucket with water?
s: ...... .. ..... .... ... . ..... the car. (I I wash)
5 A: I've decided to repaint this room.
s: Oh, have you? What colour ………..it? (you I paint)
6 A: Where are you going? Are you going shopping?
B: Yes, .... .......... some things for dinner. (I I buy)
7 A: I don't know how to use the washing machine.
s: lt's easy. .. ... ..... . . ... you. (I I show)
8 A: What would you like to eat?
B: .. a pizza, please. (I I have)
9 A: Did you call Lisa?
s: Oh, no. I completely forgot. …………her now. (I I call)
10 A: Has Dan decided what to do when he leaves school?
s: Yes. Everything is planned. ………..a holiday for a few weeks.
(he I have). Then... ……. a management training course. (he I do)

Exercise 22: Put in must or can't.

1 You'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 lt rained 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 ....... ...... ....... ................. it later.
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.
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. (cost too much)
If .. ........ ........... ......... ..... ..... . .... .
4 Sally isn't going to leave her job. (not I 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)

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 ..... .. .. it if ............... ... ..... ... 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 lt would 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 I see) you,
I ..... (I I say) hello.
2 Sam got to the station just in time to catch the train to the airport. If
(he I miss) the train,. ....... (he I miss) his flight too.
3 l,m glad that you reminded me about Rachel’s birthday. . ........ ... . (I I forget)
if . . ................... .. .. (you I not I remind) me.
4 I wanted to send you an email, but I didn’t have your email address. If
(I I have) your address, . ......... (I I send) you an email.
5 A: How was your trip? Was it good?
B: lt was OK, but .. .. ...... ........... (we I enjoy) it more if the weather
........ ... . (be) better.
6 I took a taxi to the hotel, but the traffic was bad. .. ....... . (it I be)
quicker if ..... . ...... ..... ......................... (I I walk).
7 l’m not tired. If . .................................. ............ (I I be) tired, l’d go home now.
8 I wasn,t tired last night. If ..................................... . .. .................... ... ...... .
....... (I I be) tired, I would
have gone home earlier.

Points to show to 1st Year Stds: U55, 56…….70