Fill in the correct form of the PRESENT TENSE (simple and progressive)

 Dear Editor! I written (WRITE) this letter because it seems (SEEM) to me that far too many changes taking (TAKE) place in my country these days, and, as a result, we  losing (LOSE) our identity. I  (LIVE) living in a small town but even this town changes (CHANGE) before my eyes. For example, town authorities builds (BUILD) a burger place where my favourite restaurant used to be. Our culture belongs (BELONG) to everybody, and I dont understand (NOT UNDERSTAND) why the town leaders doesn’t do anything (NOT DO) to preserve it. They simply don’t care dont care (NOT CARE). In fact, I think (THINK) of starting an action group. I to appear (APPEAR) on a TV show on Friday evening to make people aware of how importance this issue is. It’s time for us to start doing something before it gets (GET) too late.

Past Tense – Simple or Progressive: Fill in the correct form 1. I i sew Sue in town yesterday, but she didnt see me. She was looking the other way. (see, not see, look) 2. I met Tom and Jane at the airport a few weeks ago. They were going to Berlin and I was going  to Madrid. had a chat while we were waithing  for our flights. (meet, go,go,have,wait) 3. I was cycling home yesterday when suddenly a man steeped out into the road in front of me. I was going quite fast but luckily I managing to stop in time and did not hit  him. (cycle, step, go, manage, not hit) 4. Jerry was waithing for me when I arrived . (wait, arrive) 5. “What  at this time yesterday”? – “I was asleep.” (you do) 6. did you go out  out last night?” – “No, I was too tired”. (you go) 7. “Was Carol at the party last night?” – “Yes she was waring a really nice dress.” (wear) 8. How fast were you driving when the accident happened ? (you drive, happen) 9. John took a photo of me while I was not looking . (take, not look) 10. We were in a very difficult position. We didnt know what to do. (be, not know) 11. I haven’t seen Alan for ages. Here are the sentences with the correct verb forms filled in:. When I last saw*him, he was trying to find a job in Leeds. (see, try)  I was walkingalong the street when suddenly I heard footsteps behind me. Somebody was following me. I was frightened and started to run. (walk, hear, follow, start)  

14. When I was young I wantedto be a bus driver. (be, want)  

15. While Mike was watching TV, Sheila **was reading** a book. (watch, read)  

16. She **was waiting** for the bus when I **saw** her yesterday. (wait, see)  

17. On Sunday I **went** for a walk and then I **visited** the museum. (go, visit)  

18. He **was preparing** lunch when the first guests **arrived**. (prepare,arrive)   19. She **was sleeping** when she suddenly **heard** a strange noise. (sleep, hear)   20. We were sailing** on the lake when a terrible thunderstorm **came** up. (sail, come)  

21. Some minutes later his friend came** to take him to the airport. (come)  

22. While his friend **was driving the car, John **was talking** about his holidays. (drive, talk)  

23. John **was having** a shower when the telephone **rang**. (have, ring)  

24. When they **arrived** at the airport, the plane **was already flying** high above their heads. (arrive, already fly)  

25. They **went** to the restaurant and **had** a cup of coffee. (go, have)  

26. While the football teams **were warming** up, the fans **were waving** their flags. (warm, wave)

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. The door is opened by him.

2. The table is set by us.

3. A lot of money is paid by her.

4. A picture is drawn by me.

5. Blue shoes are worn by them.

6. You are not helped by them.

7. The book is not opened by him.

8. The letter is not written by you.

9. Are you picked up by your mum?

10. Is the thief caught by the police officer?

1. He sells  cars.
2. The blue car sold.
3. In summer, more ice-cream eaten  than in winter.
4. She calls her grandparents every Friday.
5. The letters  are typed
6. He takes  his medicine every day.
7. Jane is not taken  to school by her father.
8. We go  to school by bus.
9. She doesn’t work  for a bank.
10. Milk is kept  in the refrigerator.

I haven’t worked today.

We have bought a new lamp.

We haven’t planned our holiday yet.

Where have you been ?

He have written ive letters.

She hasn’t seen him for a long time.

Have you been at school?

School hasn’t started yet.

Has he spoken to his boss?

No, he hasn’t the time yet.

1. John smokes a lot, Doesn’t he  ?

2. My mother has lovely hair, doesn’t she ?

3. You do like this film we’re watching, don’t you ?

4. He can’t speak English very well, can he ?

5. Your brother isn’t married, is he ?

6. She doesn’t cook very well, does she ?

7. We can go to the cinema tomorrow if you want, can’t we ?

8. They don’t have a very nice house, do they ?

9. She is the richest woman in the town, isn’t she ?

10. We should leave before it gets dark, shouldn’t we ?

11. You’d like a cup of tea, wouldn’t you ?

12. They mustn’t go too near the lake, must they ?

13. You’ll see John tomorrow, won’t you ?

14. We won’t be going to that restaurant again, will we ?

15. Let’s try and phone her again, shall we ?

16. You’ve seen this film already, haven’t you ?

17. Your uncle has never been out of the village, has he ?

18. You’re seeing Amy next week, aren’t you ?

19. I’m not speaking first at the meeting, am i ?

20. This was an interesting exercise, wasn’t it ?

What are some sports you like watching? Why?

My favorite sport to watch is archery and F1 is very interesting to watch.

What are some sports you dislike watching? Why?

It’s swimming and table tennis I can’t find to watch those sports.

Do you play any sports? If so, which ones?

I have been playing archery for 2 years now, I love this sport very much.

Would you like to learn how to play a sport or do an activity? What would you like to learn?

Why are sports so popular?

Because sport is a healthy way of life.

Do you know of any interesting or strange sports or activities?

What two sports would you like to mix?

I would really like to mix handball and football.

Do you prefer to watch sports or play them? Why

I choose to play rather than watch because playing is more interesting.

What do you think is the most dangerous sport?

The most dangerous sport is diving in underwater caves because a person can get lost in the water there.

when we say a ”superheroo” we imagine a fiction character, who has an amazing and vextrarodinary power, but for me they exist in real world. My superheros are my parents-my mother and my father. When soeone hunts me,my fatheris alwayswith me to protect me.He always inspires a nd motivates me.And my mother is always with me in any case .She helps me everywhere.She helps me to do my lessons,cooks for me looks after me,when I am ill.She supponds me,when I feel sad or confused.No matter what kind of situation is it, my mother is always with me to support and encourage me My parets are my gneat helpers-my superheros.I loye them so much and I ncan’t imhogine my life without them.

1. What did they invent?
   They invented things like the light bulb, cars, and computers.
2. What is the greatest invention of the year?
   The greatest invention might vary, but often it’s something that impacts technology or healthcare.
3. What do you think an inventor’s life is like?
   An inventor’s life is likely full of creativity, challenges, and problem-solving.
4. What is the world’s most dangerous invention?
   Nuclear weapons are considered one of the most dangerous inventions.
5. What is the coolest invention ever?
   Many people think the smartphone is one of the coolest inventions ever.
6. Have you ever thought about inventing anything?
   Yes, inventing something new can be an exciting and creative idea.

REVISION EXERCISES

Fill in the blanks with the past continuous form of the verbs given in brackets.

1. The children were playing hide and seek in the park. (play)
2. They were going to the movies. (go)
3. I was reading the book you gave me on my birthday. (read)
4. Winnie was stitching her new dress. (stitch)
5. The dogs were barking all night. (bark)
6. Ron was cleaning his room when he heard the noise. (clean)
7. It was getting darker with each passing moment. (get)
8. The gardener was watering the lawn. (water)
9. The army were going to Ladakh when the enemy attacked them. (go)
10. My sister was riding a Royal Enfield yesterday. (ride)
11. The students were working on their assignments. (work)
12. That boy was dancing in class. (dance)
13. The kid was watching television all evening. (watch)
14. The girl was listening to rock music. (listen)
15. The birds were flying in the sky. (fly)

ECERCISE 2 – CHANGE INTO THE PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

Read the following sentences and change them into the past continuous tense.

1. Raj was drinking coffee.
2. Sweta was singing her favourite song.
3. Siraj was leaving home.
4. My friends were playing on the field.
5. I was going to France.
6. The boy was cried all night.
7. The cat was running in the streets.
8. I was performing at the school function.
9. The parrot was talking back.
10. Tia was visiting her granny.

PUT THE VERBS INTO THE CORRECT FORM (PAST PROGRESSIVE).

1. When I phoned my friends, they were playing  monopoly.
2. Yesterday at six I was preparing dinner.
3. The kids were playing in the garden when it suddenly began to rain.
4. I was practicing the guitar when he came home.
5. We weren’t cycling all day.
6. While Alan was working in his room, his friends were swimming in the pool.
7. I tried to tell them the truth but they weren’t listening.
8. What were you doing yesterday?
9. Most of the time we were siting in the park.
10. I was listening to the radio while my sister wasp watching TV.
11. When I arrived, They were playing cards.
12. We were studying English yesterday at 4:00 pm .