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Grammar
Present Simple and Present Continuous
Past Simple and Past Continuous

1 Complete the mini-dialogues with the correct form of a suitable verb in brackets.
1. A: …………………… you …………………… with us to play basketball this afternoon?
B: Sorry, but I can’t. I …………………… guitar lessons every Thursday after school. (take, come)
2. A: Hey – that …………………… like a new phone!
B: It is! I …………………… it yesterday. (look, buy)
3. A: That …………………… quite a storm last night!
B: It certainly was – and it …………………… while I …………………… home! I ……………………
soaking wet! (walk, start, be, get)
4. A: I …………………… Jeff’s name isn’t on this list. Why …………………… you ……………………
him to your party?
B: We …………………… to each other these days. (see, not invite, not speak)
5. A: …………………… you …………………… some coffee?
B: No, thanks. I …………………… two cups while you …………………… . (sleep, have, want)
6. A: Who is the dark-haired guy who …………………… near the door?
B: That’s my brother! I’m surprised you …………………… him. (stand, not recognise)

2 Complete the sentence beginning below in different ways. Use the words provided and the correct form of the verbs.
Julie took the dog for a walk this morning ...... .
1. while / I / have a shower
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2. although / she / rarely / do that
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3. and / now / she / work / on her history homework
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4. and / then / she / make / breakfast / for everyone
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5. even though / it / snow
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3 Complete the sentences with a suitable verb in the correct present or past form.
1. Last night, I …………………… a film.
2. What time …………………… the party …………………… last night?
3. Jeff hurt his foot while he …………………… the race.
4. My grandparents generally …………………… to our house for Sunday lunch.
5. When I …………………… first …………………… how to ski, I fell at least once during every lesson.
6. …………………… you …………………… shopping with me tomorrow?
7. The committee …………………… this afternoon.

4 Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Do not change the original meaning.
1. The play we went to was not enjoyable.
We ............................................................................................ . (enjoy)
2. What was the price of your new tablet?
How much ................................................................................. ? (cost)
3. I met a lot of friendly people during my travels.
While I ...................................................................................... . (travel)
4. Something is wrong with the printer.
The ............................................................................................ . (work)
5. He doesn’t usually sleep late.
He rarely .................................................................................. . (sleep)
6. Jack was busy with dinner preparations when we arrived.
Jack ........................................................................................... . (cook)

5 Write a suitable continuation to follow each sentence below. Use the words in brackets and
a suitable verb below in the correct present or past form.
talk • look after • weigh • stand • write
1. I can’t go out tonight. (my little sister)
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2. These new laptops are very light. (only 1.5 kg)
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3. She showed me the amazing photos that she took. (at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro)
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4. I couldn’t finish my e-mail last night. (crashed)
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5. Amanda was so rude! (interrupted me)
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