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topic: ADVERB or ADJECTIVE? For each sentence, fill in the blank with either the adverb or the adjective. 1. James did not want to wake his girlfriend, so he left ________. a) quiet b) quietly 2. I can't understand him. He doesn't speak very ________. a) clearly b) clear 3. We had a ________ time in Mexico City. a) greatly b) great 4. I understood the question, but I couldn't answer very ________. a) quickly b) quick 5. I don't have a ________ time making friends. a) hardly b) hard 6. John arrived at the airport________, and ended up missing his flight. a) late b) lately 7. Ever since he met Sara, he has looked very ________. a) happily b) happy 8. I can hear the ________ rain falling on the roof. a) loudly b) loud 9. She is a very kind and ________ person. a) gentle b) gently 10. That child behaves very ________. a) badly b) bad all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: ADVERB or ADJECTIVE? (part 2) For each sentence, fill in the blank with either the adverb or the adjective. 1. My car broke down yesterday. I hope the mechanic can fix it _________(quick/quickly). 2. She dances very _________ (good/well). 3. He's an _________ (honestly/honest) man. He never lies. 4. He broke the news to her _________ (gentle/gently). 5. My cat is very _________ (quickly/quick). 6. I make new friends very _________ (easily/easy). 7. Why do you drive so _________ (quickly/quick)? 8. In the United States, food is not as _________ (expensively/ expensive) as in Europe. 9. I was _________ (complete/completely) confused by his question. 10. She always wears _________ (brightly/bright) clothes. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: ADJECTIVE OR ADVERB? 3 | level: Beginner Choose the correct response for each of the sentences: 1. You have to be more ________. a) careful b) carefully 2. We have to walk more ________. We're late! a) quick b) quickly 3. I did this ________. a) willing b) willingly 4. He was ________ to help me. a) willing b) willingly 5. They speak English very ________. a) well b) good 6. You did your homework very ________. a) good b) well 7. My grandfather is very ________. a) clever b) cleverly 8. He speaks very ________. a) quiet b) quietly 9. Our neighborhood is very ________. a) quietly b) quiet 10. What a ________ movie! a) great b) greatly all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES/COMPARING THINGS 1 Write the correct comparative form for each adjective: EX: old-->older 1. bright --> _______________________ 2. good --> _______________________ 3. hot --> _______________________ 4. sad --> _______________________ 5. healthy --> _______________________ 6. tall --> _______________________ 7. heavy --> _______________________ 8. fat --> _______________________ 9. bad --> _______________________ 10. far --> _______________________ all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: ADVERBS For each sentence, change the adjective in parentheses into an adverb. 1. The ballerina moved around very _________ (graceful). 2. David _________ (easy) won the first race. 3. I don't know _________ (exact) how much money he makes. 4. I _________ (honest) don't know what John told his sister. 5. The singer of the band sang very _________ (bad) during the concert. 6. My friend Tom always speaks very _________ (loud). 7. You speak English very _________ (good). 8. These days I am so busy at work that I _________ (rare) have time to go out. 9. Sometimes I like to spend the day just lying in bed _________ (lazy). 10. The police officer made sure that she got home _________ (safe). all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

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topic: Comparative adverbs 1 | level: Intermediate

Fill in the blank with the correct comparative form of the adverb (in parentheses):

EX: He is singing more loudly than the other singers. (loudly)

1. He arrived ___________________ than expected. (early)

2. We walked ___________________ than the rest of the people. (slowly)

3. They called us ___________________ in the afternoon. (late)

4. My mother and my sister talked ___________________ than the other guests. (loudly)

5. He hit his arm ___________________ than before. (hard)

6. The Spanish athlete ran ___________________ than the other runners. (fast)

7. Jim threw the ball ___________________ than Peter. (far)

8. We answered all the questions ___________________ than the other students. (well)

9. Our new teacher explains the exercises ___________________ than our old teacher.

(badly)

10. The new mechanic checked the car ___________________ than the old mechanic.

(thoroughly)

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topic: Comparative and superlative adverbs 1 | level: Intermediate

Fill in the blank with the either the comparative form or superlative form of each adverb, as required: EX: Tom sang more loudly (more loudly/the most loudly) than the other kids.

1. He lives ___________________ (farther/the farthest) than Peter.

2. He lives ___________________ (farther/the farthest) out of all of us.

3. He lives ___________________ (farther/the farthest) than the rest of us.

4. Jim drives ___________________ (faster/the fastest) than most people that I know.

5. Jim drives ___________________ (faster/the fastest) of all my friends.

6. Frank welcomed us ___________________ (more warmly/the most warmly) than his

wife did.

7. Frank's wife cooks ___________________ (better/the best) out of anyone I know.

8. Frank's wife cooks ___________________ (better/the best) than anyone I know.

9. Which of these three girls dances ___________________? (better/the best)

10. Which of these two girls dances ___________________? (better/the best)




topic: Comparative and superlative adverbs 2 | level: Intermediate

Fill in the blank with the either the comparative form or superlative form of each adverb, as required: EX: Tom sang more loudly (more loudly/the most loudly) than the other kids.

1. I visit my parents ___________________ (more often/the most often) than my brothers

do.

2. He thinks he always knows ___________________. (better/best)

3. Out of all my siblings, I visit my parents ___________________. (more often/the most

often)

4. David did ___________________ (worse/the worst) than he thought he would do on his

test.

5. I did ___________________ (worse/the worst) out of all the students on my test.

6. Out of all the students, Frank studied ___________________ (less/the least), but got

the best grade.

7. We argued ___________________ (longer/the longest) than I thought we would.

8. My sisters laughed ___________________ (louder/the loudest) out of the whole

audience.

9. The two guys who enjoyed the game ___________________ (more/most) were Tom and

Robert.

10. George drives ___________________ (more recklessly/the most recklessly) than his

brother.



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topic: ARTICLES: Mixed Articles Exercise #1 For each blank space, choose the proper article (a, an, the, or no article): 1. Denver is located at the foot of __________ Rocky Mountains. a) a b) the c) no article 2. Toronto is located on __________ Lake Ontario. a) a b) the c) no article 3. San Diego is located near __________ Mexican border. a) a b) the c) no article 4. Let’s go to __________ Mexico. a) a b) the c) no article 5. __________ Nile is the longest river in the world. a) A b) The c) no article 6. __________ Sahara is the world’s biggest desert. a) A b) The c) no article 7. I spoke with __________ Chinese film director that I told you about. a) a b) the c) no article 8. Do you speak __________ Chinese? a) a b) the c) no article 9. I need __________ bottle of water. a) a b) the c) no article 10. Spain is one of __________ largest European countries. a) a b) the c) no article all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: ARTICLES: Mixed Articles Exercise #2 For each blank space, choose the proper article (a, an, the, or no article): 1. I moved to __________ USA when I was 15 years old. a) a b) the c) no article 2. I can spell as well as __________ most students. a) a b) the c) no article 3. He is __________ most famous actor I know. a) a b) the c) no article 4. Hurry up. We don’t have __________ lot of time. a) a b) the c) no article 5. I live around here = I live in __________ neighborhood. a) a b) the c) no article 6. I don’t know at all = I don’t have __________ clue. a) a b) the c) no article 7. I have __________ idea! a) an b) the c) no article 8. ___________ tea in my cup is too hot to drink. a) A b) The c) no article 9. The US President lives in __________ White House. a) a b) the c) no article 10. My parents live in __________ white house. a) a b) the c) no article all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: ARTICLES: Mixed Articles Exercise #3 For each blank space, choose the proper article (a, an, the, or no article): 1. They usually spend their holidays in __________ mountains. a) a b) the c) no article 2. Los Angeles has __________ ideal climate. a) an b) the c) no article 3. This is __________ best Mexican restaurant in the country. a) a b) the c) no article 4. I can’t live on __________ 500 dollars a month. a) a b) the c) no article 5. Someone call __________ policeman! a) a b) the c) no article 6. Someone call __________ police! a) a b) the c) no article 7. He is __________ real American hero. a) a b) the c) no article 8. I don’t like __________ dogs, but I like my brother’s dog. a) a b) the c) no article 9. I haven’t seen him in __________ five years. a) a b) the c) no article 10. Kobe Bryant is __________ basketball player. a) a b) the c) no article all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: ARTICLES: Mixed Articles Exercise #4 For each blank space, choose the proper article (a, an, the, or no article): 1. Denver is located at the foot of __________ Rocky Mountains. a) a b) the c) no article 2. Toronto is located on __________ Lake Ontario. a) a b) the c) no article 3. San Diego is located near __________ Mexican border. a) a b) the c) no article 4. Let’s go to __________ Mexico. a) a b) the c) no article 5. __________ Nile is the longest river in the world. a) A b) The c) no article 6. __________ Sahara is the world’s biggest desert. a) A b) The c) no article 7. I spoke with __________ Chinese film director that I told you about. a) a b) the c) no article 8. Do you speak __________ Chinese? a) a b) the c) no article 9. I need __________ bottle of water. a) a b) the c) no article 10. Spain is one of __________ largest European countries. a) a b) the c) no article all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: ARTICLES: Mixed Articles Exercise #5 For each blank space, choose the proper article (a, an, the, or no article): 1. I moved to __________ USA when I was 15 years old. a) a b) the c) no article 2. I can spell as well as __________ most students. a) a b) the c) no article 3. He is __________ most famous actor I know. a) a b) the c) no article 4. Hurry up. We don’t have __________ lot of time. a) a b) the c) no article 5. I live around here = I live in __________ neighborhood. a) a b) the c) no article 6. I don’t know at all = I don’t have __________ clue. a) a b) the c) no article 7. I have __________ idea! a) an b) the c) no article 8. ___________ tea in my cup is too hot to drink. a) A b) The c) no article 9. The US President lives in __________ White House. a) a b) the c) no article 10. My parents live in __________ white house. a) a b) the c) no article all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

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topic: PREPOSITIONS (on, at, in - part 3) Choose the correct preposition for each of the sentences: 1. Will you be ________ home today? a) at b) in c)on 2. He is never late. He always comes ________ time. a) at b) in c)on 3. How many students are ________ your class? a) at b) in c)on 4. The teacher wrote something ________ the board. a) at b) in c)on 5. Many people work ________ this building. a) at b) in c)on 6. I will meet you ________ 7:00 PM. a) at b) in c)on 7. Let's meet ________ Wednesday. a) at b) in c)on 8. am going to Japan ________ seven days. a) at b) in c)on 9. I met John ________ my friend's party. a) at b) in c)on 10. She was sitting ________ her car. a) at b) in c)on all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PREPOSITIONS (on, at, in - part 4) Choose the correct preposition for each of the sentences: 1. I talked to him ________ the weekend. a) at b) in c)on 2. The dog is ________ the doghouse. a) at b) in c)on 3. I eat breakfast ________ the morning. a) at b) in c)on 4. We arrived ________ the airport in the evening. a) at b) in c)on 5. I was ________ work all day. a) at b) in c)on 6. Put the book ________ the table.a) at b) in c)on 7. He is currently ________ vacation. a) at b) in c)on 8. I'll call you ________ half an hour. a) at b) in c)on 9. We had a good time ________ the basketball game. a) at b) in c)on 10. There are many good restaurants ________ this city. a) at b) in c)on all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PREPOSITIONS of TIME (since, for, in, from) Choose the correct preposition for each of the sentences: 1. I have not seen him ________ the summer. a) since b) for c) from 2. I am going there ________ three weeks. a) since b) for c) from 3. We had our party ________ 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM. a) since b) for c) from 4. I have been sick ________ Sunday. a) since b) for c) from 5. They have been sick ________ three days. a) since b) for c) from 6. I will be ready ________ 30 minutes. a) since b) for c) in 7. Kelly has not seen him ________ two weeks. a) since b) for c) in 8. She slept ________ one hour. a) since b) for c) in 9. My sister will be here ________ two hours. a) since b) for c) in 10. I have not eaten ________ this morning. a) since b) for c)in all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Present Perfect verb tense Change each sentence into the present perfect tense. EX: "I am playing baseball --> I have played baseball" 1. I am speaking to you. I have ____________ to you. 2. That man is driving a car. That man has ____________ a car. 3. My friend is sleeping. My friend has ____________ . 4. She is in Prague. She has ____________ in Prague. 5. They are arguing about money. They have ____________ money. 6. They are taking a test. They have ____________ a test. 7. She is eating. She has ____________. 8. I am listening to music. I have ____________ to music. 9. The musician is playing a song. The musician has ____________ a song. 10. She is flying to Berlin. She has ____________ to Berlin. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Present Perfect verb tense (Part 2) Change each sentence into the present perfect tense. EX: "I played baseball --> I have played baseball" 1. I ate vegetables. I have ____________ vegetables. 2. I came. I have____________ . 3. My cousins sold their car. They have ____________ their car. 4. I told a story. I have ____________ a story. 5. They saw my friend. They have ____________ my friend. 6. We cleaned our room. We have ____________ our room. 7. I flew to Mexico City. I have ____________ to Mexico City. 8. I thought about going on vacation. I have ____________ about going on vacation. 9. I spoke to Mary about you. I have____________ to Mary about you. 10. She chose the blue pants. She has ____________ the blue pants. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: CONJUNCTIONS Choose the conjunction which fits best. 1. I haven't really studied for this exam, ________ I feel a little nervous. a) so b) unless c) but 2. I told him not to come, ________ he came anyway. a) since b) unless c) but 3. Do not do anything ________ you hear from him first. a) unless b) since c) therefore 4. ________ I was really tired, I took a nap for 15 minutes. a) Although b) Since c) Unless 5. ________ she likes to play basketball, her favorite sport is tennis. a) While b) Because c) Since 6. ________ it was really hot outside, I wore shorts. a) Although b) Since c) Unless 7. He has always done well on exams. This time, ________, he failed. a) however b) accordingly c) moreover 8. I won't be able to borrow any more money ________ I pay off some of my previous debts. a) but b) until c) although 9. ________ he wasn't a good player, he had a great game. a) Since b) Because c) Although 10. The little girl slept ________ her father played the guitar. a) while b) therefore c) until all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Conjunctions (Part 2) Choose the correct conjunction for each sentence: 1. I will go to the concert, but ________ you go as well. a) only if b) unless 2. I brought along a sandwich, ________ I get hungry. a) therefore b) in case 3. ________ she calls me, I feel very happy. a) So that b) Whenever 4. Take this photo, ________ you can remember me. a) while b) so that 5. I will not talk to him ________ he apologizes for what he did. a) until b) because 6. I'll find you, ________ you are. a) where b) wherever 7. She spoke ________ she knew what she was talking about, but she didn't. a) although b) as if 8. ________ the police arrived, we had to end the party. a) Until b) Once 9. I couldn't figure out ________ he said what he said. a) why b) once 10. I bought you a birthday card ________ I like you. a) because b) why all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: COUNT OR NON-COUNT NOUNS? For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct response. 1. I went to the tourist office to get _____ information. a) a few b) a little 2. Kids today spend so _____ time on the internet! a) much b) many 3. He has a good job and makes a large _____ of money. a) amount b) number 4. OK, let's do it! But hurry up I don't have _____ time! a) much b) many 5. I only know _____ people in this city. a) a little b) a few 6. Mary always tells me that she wants to have _____ children. a) much b) many 7. There are _____ things that I want to say to you. a) so many b) so much 8. I would like _____ time to think about this. a) a little b) a few 9. I would like _____ hamburger. a) some b) a 10. I have to buy _____ furniture for my new apartment . a) some b) a all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: COUNT OR NON-COUNT NOUNS? (part 2) For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct response. 1. I have to buy a lot of _____ for my new apartment. a) furniture b) furnitures 2. He brought up a lot of interesting _____ during the lecture. a) point b) points 3. After the party there was a lot of _____. a) garbage b) garbages 4. Thank you so much for all the _____! a) applause b) applauses 5. Your _____ are due on September 15th. a) essay b) essays 6. I went to the market and bought a lot of _____. a) fruit b) fruits 7. There are so many different type of _____ in the world. a) people b) peoples 8. He has one of the most expensive _____ on the market. a) computer b) computers 9. I have to cut my _____ today. a) hair b) hairs 10. I can't stand the _____ in this city. a) traffic b) traffics all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: COUNT OR NON-COUNT NOUNS? (part 3) For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct response. 1. What kind of _____ do you want to talk about? a) thing b) things 2. What kind of _____ would you like me to buy? a) milk b) milks 3. I ate many kinds of _____ yesterday. a) cheese b) cheeses 4. Do you have some _____ for me? a) information b) informations 5. I had many horrifying _____ during my travels in Haiti. a) experience b) experiences 6. Do you know all the _____ of the world? a) capital b) capitals 7. He had a lot of _____ in him. a) anger b) angers 8. What did you buy? I bought some _____. a) orange b) oranges 9. I have to buy some apples and some _____. a) rice b) rices 10. I left my _____ at the airport. a) luggage b) luggages all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: COUNT OR NON-COUNT NOUNS? (part 4) For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct response. 1. I have _____ courage than you. a) less b) fewer 2. _____ of my courage comes from my upbringing. a) Much b) Many 3. _____ of the new immigrants to Los Angeles come from Mexico. a) Many b) Much 4. There is _____ immigration to Canada now than there used to be. a) less b) fewer 5. I only know _____ people in this city. a) a little b) a few 6. Hey! I asked for _____ donut and you gave me a muffin! a) a b) some 7. In the past month, we have noticed _____ progress in your ability to speak. a) many b) much 8. He left _____ his clothing at his girlfriend's house. a) some b) a couple of 9. Wow, there's so _____ grass in your yard! a) much b) many 10. _____ of the students come from abroad. a) much b) many all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: COUNT OR NON-COUNT NOUNS? (part 5) For each blank space, write whether the preceding noun is countable (by writing c) or non-countable (by writing nc) ex: The boy has a lot of clothing __nc__. 1. This restaurant has the worst food _____ I've ever eaten. 2. We have to buy furniture _____ for our new house. 3. Many hospitals in this city _____ don't have modern equipment. 4. I generally don't like to give advice _____ about matters of love. 5. Most women _____ in my family wear lots of jewelry . 6. The grace _____ with which she danced made me cry. 7. It takes a lot of patience to deal with prisoners _____. 8. I asked him to send me information _____ about California wines . 9. The truth _____ is that I no longer want to live with that man . 10. It took great courage for the boy to admit to stealing money _____ from his brother. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Nettuno Elementary English Exercises Professor Reichmann Choose the correct word: 1. until / since / for I’ve been waiting for you 20 minutes. 2. until / since / for Mary has lived in Rome 1998. 3. until / since / for We stayed at the party midnight. 4. a little / little / a few / few They went outside for fresh air. 5. a little / little / a few / few Maria has traveled to the US times. 6. a little / little / a few / few The weather here is very dry, there is rain. 7. our / ours We had dinner with some friends of . 8. his / him Whose book is this? Its . 9. his / him Tom is meeting a friend of . 10. mine / my I played tennis with sister. 11. who / which / where / whose That’s the woman son is a famous artist. 12. who / which / where / whose The people went to the concert last night really

enjoyed it. 13. who / which / where / whose Where is the newspaper was on the table? 14. who / which / where / whose The handbag I am using belongs to my sister. 15. lives / lived Marco is 19 and he in Rome. 16. studied / is studying He mathematics at the university of Rome. 17. plays / is playing He soccer on the weekends with a soccer club. 18. will go / went Last summer, he to Greece for two weeks. 19. is staying / stayed He in a hotel near the sea. 20. will visit / is visiting Next summer, he some relatives in the United

States. 21. some / any Last night, I listened to music. 22. some / any Are there good restaurants in the area? 23. some / any We have trees and flowers in our garden, 24. some / any but we don’t have vegetables.

25. at / on / in 6 June 26. at / on / in the evening 27. at / on / in half past two Choose the sentence with the correct word order. 28. He speaks English very well. He speaks very well English. 29. Liz walks every day to work. Liz walks to work every day. 30. Paul easily passed the exam. Paul passed easily the exam. Answers: 1. for, 2. since, 3. until, 4. a little, 5. a few, 6. little, 7. ours, 8. his, 9. his, 10. my, 11. whose, 12. who, 13. which, 14. which, 15. lives, 16. is studying, 17. plays, 18. went, 19. stayed, 20. will visit, 21. some, 22. any, 23. some, 24. any, 25. on, 26. in, 27. at, 28. first, 29. second, 30. first.


topic: CONSTRUCTIONS WITH "HOW": How much, how long, how often, how well 1

level: Intermediate

A lot of ESL students have trouble with various "how" constructions in English, so we came up with a

couple of exercises to help you practice :) Fill in each blank with the best answer:

1. ________ have you been single?

a) How long b) How much

2. ________ does she go out?

a) How well b) How often

3. ________ money does Tim make?

a) How well b) How much

4. ________ do you speak Arabic?

a) How well b) How long

5. Q: ________ does your father smoke? A: About two cigarettes a day.

a) How much b) How well

6. ________ time do we have?

a) How long b) How much

7. Q: ________ does he speak to her? A: He speaks to her once a week.

a) How often b) How long

8. ________ do you know him?

a) How often b) How well

9. Q: ________ do you tell her that you love her? A: Every single day.


10. ________ trouble are you in?

a) How much b) How long




topic: CONSTRUCTIONS WITH "HOW": How much, how long, how often, how well 2

level: Intermediate

A lot of ESL students have trouble with various "how" constructions in English, so we came up with a

couple of exercises to help you practice :) Fill in each blank with the best answer:

1. Q: ______________ have you been waiting? A: Since this morning.

a) How much b) How long

2. Q: ________ does the radio station play that song? A: Every hour.

a) How often b) How well

3. Q: ________ does your grandmother cook? A: She's the best cook in the world!


4. Q: ________ do you think he knows? A: More than he admits, that's for sure.


5. Q: ________ did you sleep last night? A: About six hours.

a) How often b) How long

6. I told her ________ she meant to me.

a) how long b) how much

7. Robert didn't know ________ he would stay in France.

a) how long b) how often

8. My teacher was surprised at ________ I had done on my exam.

a) how well b) how often

9. ________ money should I bring?


10. ________ do you go to the cinema?





topic: ADVERB or ADJECTIVE? For each sentence, fill in the blank with either the adverb or the adjective. 1. James did not want to wake his girlfriend, so he left ________. a) quiet b) quietly 2. I can't understand him. He doesn't speak very ________. a) clearly b) clear 3. We had a ________ time in Mexico City. a) greatly b) great 4. I understood the question, but I couldn't answer very ________. a) quickly b) quick 5. I don't have a ________ time making friends. a) hardly b) hard 6. John arrived at the airport________, and ended up missing his flight. a) late b) lately 7. Ever since he met Sara, he has looked very ________. a) happily b) happy 8. I can hear the ________ rain falling on the roof. a) loudly b) loud 9. She is a very kind and ________ person. a) gentle b) gently 10. That child behaves very ________. a) badly b) bad all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: ADVERB or ADJECTIVE? (part 2) For each sentence, fill in the blank with either the adverb or the adjective. 1. My car broke down yesterday. I hope the mechanic can fix it _________(quick/quickly). 2. She dances very _________ (good/well). 3. He's an _________ (honestly/honest) man. He never lies. 4. He broke the news to her _________ (gentle/gently). 5. My cat is very _________ (quickly/quick). 6. I make new friends very _________ (easily/easy). 7. Why do you drive so _________ (quickly/quick)? 8. In the United States, food is not as _________ (expensively/ expensive) as in Europe. 9. I was _________ (complete/completely) confused by his question. 10. She always wears _________ (brightly/bright) clothes. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: ADVERBS For each sentence, change the adjective in parentheses into an adverb. 1. The ballerina moved around very _________ (graceful). 2. David _________ (easy) won the first race. 3. I don't know _________ (exact) how much money he makes. 4. I _________ (honest) don't know what John told his sister. 5. The singer of the band sang very _________ (bad) during the concert. 6. My friend Tom always speaks very _________ (loud). 7. You speak English very _________ (good). 8. These days I am so busy at work that I _________ (rare) have time to go out. 9. Sometimes I like to spend the day just lying in bed _________ (lazy). 10. The police officer made sure that she got home _________ (safe). all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: CONJUNCTIONS Choose the conjunction which fits best. 1. I haven't really studied for this exam, ________ I feel a little nervous. a) so b) unless c) but 2. I told him not to come, ________ he came anyway. a) since b) unless c) but 3. Do not do anything ________ you hear from him first. a) unless b) since c) therefore 4. ________ I was really tired, I took a nap for 15 minutes. a) Although b) Since c) Unless 5. ________ she likes to play basketball, her favorite sport is tennis. a) While b) Because c) Since 6. ________ it was really hot outside, I wore shorts. a) Although b) Since c) Unless 7. He has always done well on exams. This time, ________, he failed. a) however b) accordingly c) moreover 8. I won't be able to borrow any more money ________ I pay off some of my previous debts. a) but b) until c) although 9. ________ he wasn't a good player, he had a great game. a) Since b) Because c) Although 10. The little girl slept ________ her father played the guitar. a) while b) therefore c) until all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Conjunctions (Part 2) Choose the correct conjunction for each sentence: 1. I will go to the concert, but ________ you go as well. a) only if b) unless 2. I brought along a sandwich, ________ I get hungry. a) therefore b) in case 3. ________ she calls me, I feel very happy. a) So that b) Whenever 4. Take this photo, ________ you can remember me. a) while b) so that 5. I will not talk to him ________ he apologizes for what he did. a) until b) because 6. I'll find you, ________ you are. a) where b) wherever 7. She spoke ________ she knew what she was talking about, but she didn't. a) although b) as if 8. ________ the police arrived, we had to end the party. a) Until b) Once 9. I couldn't figure out ________ he said what he said. a) why b) once 10. I bought you a birthday card ________ I like you. a) because b) why all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

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topic: GERUND or INFINITIVE? Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") or the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb. example: “I love walking in the park (walk)” 1. You are not allowed _________ on the airplane. (smoke) 2. I couldn't help _________ when he tripped! (laugh) 3. I enjoy _________ to clubs. (go) 4. She expects people _________ her, but she never helps anyone! (help) 5. My doctor advised me _________ smoking. (quit) 6. Please stop _________. I can hear you fine! (shout) 7. I don't feel like _________. Let's go out to a restaurant. (cook) 8. Would you mind _________ the window? It's very hot in here. (open) 9. My remote control doesn't work. Try _________ the batteries. (change) 10. In Los Angeles, _________ is not allowed in any building. (smoke) all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: GERUND or INFINITIVE? (part 2) Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") or the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb. example: “I love walking in the park (walk)” 1. Sometimes _________ the truth can be difficult. (tell) 2. I don't understand why you have_________ so much. (swear) 3. Don't forget _________ the lights when you leave the room. (to turn off) 4. You need _________ your hair. It's getting very long. (cut) 5. Stop _________ him and let him finish saying what he wants to say. (interrupt) 6. Hey, do you want _________ to the movies tonight? (go) 7. Hey, how about _________ to see a movie tonight? (go ) 8. I'm not interested in _________ an expensive car. (buy) 9. It's true that _________ English can be fun. (learn) 10. I suggest _________ a vacation. (take) all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Gerund or Infinitive? (part 3) Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") OR the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb: 1. When I mentioned __________ married, she didn't say anything. a) getting b) to get 2. If he keeps __________ things from work, he's going to get fired. a) to steal b) stealing 3. Bill enjoys __________ mystery novels. a) to read b) reading 4. I plan __________ to college in the fall. a) to go b) going 5. I plan on __________ to college in the fall. a) to go b) going 6. I suggested __________ to a restaurant after the movie. a) to go b) going 7. The doctor wants __________ with you. a) to speak b) speaking 8. I really miss __________ as a flight attendant. a) to work b) working 9. The little boy's teacher asked __________ with his mother. a) to talk b) talking 10. I don't mind __________ with your cat. I love cats. a) playing b) to play all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: GERUND or INFINITIVE? 4 Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") OR the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb. Example: "Reading in the dark is difficult." OR "Don't forget to brush your teeth." 1. _____ is bad for your health. a) To smoke b) Smoking 2. What do you want _____ tonight? a) to do b) doing 3. Her daughter decided _____ a veterinarian. a) to become b) becoming 4. I have decided on _____ a veterinarian. a) to become b) becoming 5. I hope _____ to Brazil this summer. a) to travel b) traveling 6. The man from Venezuela appears _____ the best dancer in the group. a. to be b) being 7. I learned _____ French while I was living in Switzerland. a) to speak b) speaking 8. I remember _____ her at the beach last week. a) to see b) seeing 9. Don't forget _____ your mother! a) to call b) calling 10. She promised _____ to the theater with me. a) to go b) going all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Basic Modals Exercise 1 For each sentence, choose the modal (should, can, must) that is most appropriate. NB: In American English, “must” often sounds old-fashioned and/or bossy - it’s more natural in most cases to say “have to” as in “You have to be at the airport at 9” not “You must be at the airport at 9”. 1. She looks pretty sick - I think she ________ go to a doctor. a) should b) can 2. You’ve been driving all day - You ________ be exhausted! a) should b) must 3. You ________ smoke so much. It’s bad for your health. a) can’t b) shouldn’t 4. Hey I’m lost - ________ you help me? a) Can b) Should 5. You have such a beautiful voice - You ________ sing for us! a) should b) can 6. I know he speaks five languages, but ________ he speak Arabic? a) should b) can 7. That looks very expensive. It ________ have cost a fortune! a) should b) must 8. I ________ believe that you failed your test! a) can’t b) shouldn’t 9. I’m on my way. I ________ be there in about 10 minutes. a) should b) can 10. I’m sorry - I ________ afford that. a) can’t b) shouldn’t all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Basic Modals Exercise 2 For each sentence, choose the modal (should, can, must) that is most appropriate. NB: In American English, “must” often sounds old-fashioned and/or bossy - it’s more natural in most cases to say “have to” as in “You have to be at the airport at 9” not “You must be at the airport at 9”. 1. This ________ be dangerous if you don’t have the right equipment. a) should b) can 2. You ________ yell at your parents. It’s not nice. a) shouldn’t b) can’t 3. I ________ have seen that movie eight times. a) must b) can 4. I can’t allow you to hang around here = I ________ have you hanging around here. a) shouldn’t b) can’t 5. Isn’t that Charlie’s umbrella? Yes, he ________ have left it here yesterday. a) should b) must 6. ________ I borrow your pen for a minute? a) Can b) Should 7. ________ you speak Japanese? No, I can’t. a) Can b) Must 8. It’s late. I ________ get going. a) can b) should 9. I saw that pen this morning… it ________ be around here somewhere. a) must b) can 10. I ________ understand what he’s saying. a) shouldn’t b) can’t all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: MIXED VERB TENSES For each sentence, choose the correct tense of the verb. 1. John ________ in San Diego for the past 3 years (and he still lives there). a) lived b) was lived c) has lived 2. My brother ________ in San Diego up until last year. a) was lived b) was living c) has lived 3. I worked as a graphic designer before I ________ to England. a) came b) have come c) did come 4. ________ reading the paper yet? a) Were you finished b) Have you finished c) Are you finishing 5. I ________ in love three times in my life. a) was being b) was c) have been 6. I ________ in love with Mary, but she left me for another man. a) have been b) was being c) was 7. Frank ________ tennis for three years when he was at school. a) played b) has played c) was play 8. _________ me last night? a) Have you called b) Did you call c) Were you called 9. I was at the club yesterday, but I _________ you. a) haven't seen b) did not saw c) did not see 10. I ________ this upset in many years! a) haven't been b) was not c) was not being all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: MIXED VERB TENSES (part 2) For each sentence, choose the correct tense of the verb. 1. I ________ (take) a shower when you called. a) was taking b) took c) was taken 2. My brother ________ (have) never been to Europe until he went there last year. a) has b) had c) hadn't 3. Diane ________ (feel) very sick but she decided to go out anyway. a) was feeling b) has been feeling c) has felt 4. He ________ (call) her all night. a) has called b) call c) was calling 5. I ________ (want) to go swimming but the water was too cold. a) have wanted b) wanted c) am want 6. I ________ (be) able to sleep well for a week now. a) didn't was b) was not c) haven't been 7. When I first saw her, she ________ (stand) on the balcony. a) was standing b) has stood c) has been standing 8. Really? You moved to a new apartment? How long ________ (live) there? a) have you been living b) did you live c) did you living 9. Every time I see that movie, it _______ (make) me cry. a) has made b) made c) makes 10. I ________ (stop) smoking three years ago. a) have stopped b) have been stopping c) stopped all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: MIXED VERB TENSES (part 3) For each sentence, choose the correct tense of the verb. 1. I ________ for seven hours last night. a) was slept b) slept c) has slept 2. I ________ that you were here. a) wasn't knowing b) didn't knew c) didn't know 3. When I came to this city, I ________ anyone. a) haven't known b) didn't know c) wasn't knowing 4. You know where I live - I ________ in the same place for the past three years. a) have been living b) had lived c) was living 5. You ________ my brother, have you? a) haven't seen b) didn't see c) didn’t saw 6. Where ________ last night? a) have you gone b) did you went c) did you go 7. I ________ in bed when I heard the accident outside. a) was lying b) lay c) have lain 8. Did you just _________ me a liar? a) call b) called c) have called 9. She is a mean person. I don't like ________ to her. a) talk b) talking c) have talk 10. I don't know how ________. a) dance b) dancing c) to dance all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Mixed Verb Tenses 4 For each sentence, choose the correct form of the verb. 1. By the time I got to the hotel, ________ any rooms left. (to be) a) there weren't b) there hadn't been c) there isn't 2. I was afraid to ask her out because she ________ me before. (to reject) a) was rejecting b) had rejected c) rejected 3. I ________ to music when she came in. (to listen) a) was listening b) listened c) have been listening 4. What have you been doing? I ________ a lot. (to work) a) have worked b) worked c) have been working 5. Last night I ________ that I was living in China. (to dream) a) dreamed b) have dreamed c) dreamt 6. I don't know why you insist on ________ to Cambodia. (to go) a) going b) to go c) to be going 7. The movie that we ________ last Monday was really awful. (to see) a) have seen b) saw c) were seeing 8. He ________ his granddaughter daily. (to call) a) calling b) calls c) is calling 9. I read the book that you gave me - could you ________ me another one? (to lend) a) to lend b) will lend c) lend 10. He ________ her if she hadn't waved to him. (to see) a) didn't see b) would not have seen c) will not have seen all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Mixed Verb Tenses 5 For each sentence, choose the correct form of the verb. 1. I never ________ you that I loved her, I only said that I liked her. (to tell) a) told b) have told c) was telling 2. I ________ to Greece until Sally and I went there last summer. (to be) a) have never been b) had never been c) was never being 3. By the time I'm 50, I ________ a million dollars. (to make) a) will make b) would make c) will have made 4. I want ________ the exercises for advanced students. (to try) a) try b) to try c) to have tried 5. Hey, you ________ at the computer all day. You should really take a break. (to sit) a) have been sitting b) were sitting c) did sit 6. He claimed that he had never seen that man, but I know that ________. a) he did b) he had c) he was 7. What ________ to her about last night? (to speak) a) have you spoken b) you spoke c) did you speak 8. What have you been doing all day? _________ TV? (to watch) a) watch b) watching c) have watched 9. She ________ lunch when someone rang the doorbell. (to prepare) a) was preparing b) prepared c) has been preparing 10. She never ________ when someone leaves her a message. (to call back) a) has called back b) calls back c) will call back all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS (“to get…”) For each sentence, choose which phrasal verb fits best. 1. The river's current is very strong. It will be hard to ________. a) get across b) get in c) get around 2. You really need a car in this city to ________. a) get by b) get around c) get on 3. She had a hard time after the break-up, but then she decided to ________ with her life. a) get along b) get in c) get on 4. My girlfriend's mother and I don't ________ at all. a) get along b) get on c) get in 5. It's OK. Don't worry. You'll ________ this. a) get along b) get on c) get through 6. The museum? You should ________ at the third stop. a) get through b) get off c) get on 7. As soon as he ________ the horse, I knew that he had never been on one before. a) got on b) got around c) got in 8. I ________ my old couch and need to buy a new one. a) got rid b) got rid of c) got off 9. I'm really tired because I ________ at 5 AM this morning. a) got around b) got up c) got on 10. Friends can help you to ________ a difficult time in your life. a) get around b) get by c) get through all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS (part 2) For each sentence, choose which phrasal verb fits best. 1. My car ________ on the freeway. a) broke through b) broke up c) broke down 2. The thief managed to ________ the police barricade. a) break through b) break in c) break on 3. My girlfriend and I ________ last month. a) broke through b) broke in c) broke up 4. Hey, ________ the girl with the red hair. She's very pretty. a) check out b) check in c) check at 5. ________! Things will get better. a) Cheer on b) Cheer at c) Cheer up 6. The police are trying to ________ on drunk drivers. a) crack up b) crack down c) crack through 7. He is so funny! He really cracks me ________. a) up b) around c) on 8. I though the movie was going to end, but it just ________. a) dragged in b) dragged on c) dragged into 9. I'm really tired because I ________ at 5 AM this morning. a) got up b) got around c) got on 10. Friends can help you to ________ a difficult time in your life. a) get around b) get by c) get through all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS (part 3) For each sentence, choose which phrasal verb fits best. 1. How do you ________ the rise in crime this year? a) account for b) account in c) account to 2. Do you feel like playing soccer? = Are you ________ some soccer? a) up for b) up to c) up with 3. My girlfriend and I ________ last month. a) broke through b) broke in c) broke up 4. If you're telling someone to ________, you're telling them to relax. a) calm out b) calm down c) calm in 5. This is the time of year when stores ________ their prices, so you can get good deals. a) mark on b) mark through c) mark down 6. My girlfriend and I had a big fight yesterday, but we ________ almost immediately. a) made up b) made in c) made on 7. When I ________ on my life, I don't regret a single thing. a) look back b) look down c) look through 8. ________ the grass! Can't you see the sign? a) Keep out b) Keep on c) Keep off 9. The other runners had a hard time ________ with him during the race. a) keeping out b) keeping on c) keeping up 10. He will ________ doing it until you tell him to stop. a) keep on b) keep in c) keep to all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS (part 4) For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct preposition. 1. You gained some weight = You put ______ a few pounds. 2. Don't tell anyone about it = Keep it ______ yourself. 3. Have you been in contact with Sarah? = Have you heard ______ Sarah? 4. I've been spending time with her = I've been hanging ______ with her. 5. Please take care of my little sister = Please look ______ my little sister. 6. He disappointed me = He let me ______. 7. You can trust me = You can count ______ me. 8. We often eat in restaurants = We often eat ______. 9. I can't understand why you would say that = I can't figure ______ why you would say that. 10. He is planning something = He is up ______ something. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Plural form of nouns Fill in each blank space with the correct plural form of the noun. (ex. tree --> trees): 1. fish - PLURAL: _______________ 2. child - PLURAL: _______________ 3. toothbrush - PLURAL: _______________ 4. woman - PLURAL: _______________ 5. man - PLURAL: _______________ 6. toy - PLURAL: _______________ 7. exercise - PLURAL: _______________ 8. fly - PLURAL: _______________ 9. foot - PLURAL: _______________ 10. furniture - PLURAL: _______________ all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Plural form of nouns (part 2) Fill in each blank space with the correct plural form of the noun. (ex. tree --> trees): 1. agency - PLURAL: _______________ 2. mother - PLURAL: _______________ 3. library - PLURAL: _______________ 4. uncle - PLURAL: _______________ 5. mouse - PLURAL: _______________ 6. house - PLURAL: _______________ 7. tooth - PLURAL: _______________ 8. life - PLURAL: _______________ 9. tomato - PLURAL: _______________ 10. sheep - PLURAL: _______________ all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PREPOSITIONS Choose the correct preposition for each sentence. 1. I'm off for two weeks ________ August. a) on b) in c) at 2. The dog is asleep ________ the tree. a) over b) against c) under 3. I have lived in this apartment ________ 2001. a) in b) since c) at 4. My friend ________ work is from Japan. a) at b) in c) around 5. I wake up ________ 6 AM every morning. a) around b) on c) in 6. Thank you ________ telling me about this. a) in b) by c) for 7. Who did you buy this ________? a) from b) on c) in 8. The factory workers have been ________ strike since January. a) on b) in c) about 9. ________ you and me, I don't think he's a very good teacher. a) Through b) Between c) Among 10. Did you do it ________ purpose? No, it was an accident! a) by b) in c) on all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PREPOSITIONS (part 2) Choose the correct preposition for each sentence. 1. It's ________ time you told him the truth! a) on b) in c) about 2. The soccer player was ejected because he had done something that was ________ the rules. a) against b) without c) outside 3. Another way of saying 'old-fashioned' is '________ the times'. a) beside b) behind c) outside 4. You shouldn't pick ________ him just because he's different. a) on b) to c) with 5. Being a nurse is hard work, especially if you're ________ call all the time. a) in b) with c) on 6. The animal hospital? It's somewhere ________ that big blue building. a) around b) about c) on 7. She's the kind of girl who knows everything ________ everyone. a) about b) on c) in 8. She is, ________ a doubt, the best student in the class a) outside b) without c) about 9. ________ our visit to Japan, we saw a lot of interesting places. a) While b) During c) Through 10. ________ the year, I've spoken to her five times. a) In b) During c) Throughout all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PREPOSITIONS (on, at in) For each sentence, fill in the blank with either on, at, or in. 1. Howard was late again - He never comes _____ time. 2. I have a lot of things to do _____ work today. 3. We bought these clothes _____ sale. 4. What did you learn _____ class today? 5. Hey didn't I see you _____ the Killers concert? 6. Children! Don't play _____ the street! It's dangerous! 7. The most expensive stores are located _____ Fifth Avenue. 8. If someone is always busily moving around, you can say they're “_____ the go”. 9. I didn't like her _____ first, but we ended up becoming friends. 10. I hate standing _____ line. I'm very impatient. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PREPOSITIONS (on, at in - part 2)

For each sentence, fill in the blank with either on, at, or in. 1. I didn't like Tom when I met him, but _____ time we became friends. 2. Do it right away! = Do it _____ once! 3. We bought these clothes _____ sale. 4. There are lots of handsome men _____ the navy. 5. Hey didn't I see you _____ Julie's party. What's your name? 6. I usually don't work _____ weekends. 7. I know you're my friend, but _____ times you behave like you weren't. 8. She has everything under control = She is _____ top of things. 9. There was a fire _____ one of the empty apartments. 10. I have very bad vision, especially _____ night. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PREPOSITION OR NO PREPOSITION? For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct response. 1. I am going ________ home in about half an hour. a) NO PREPOSITION b)to c)at 2. I've been ________ work for the past two hours. a) NO PREPOSITION b)to c)at 3. I'm going ________ camping this weekend. a) NO PREPOSITION b)to c)at 4. I have to go ________ work in about ten minutes. a) NO PREPOSITION b)to c)at 5. I saw Sarah on the street ________ yesterday. a) NO PREPOSITION b)on c)in 6. I saw her ________ the fourth of July. a) NO PREPOSITION b)on c)in 7. I saw her ________ last week. a) NO PREPOSITION b)on c)in 8. I saw her ________ the mall in Glendale. a) NO PREPOSITION b)at c)to 9. We are planning to go ________ Santa Monica beach this afternoon. a) NO PREPOSITION b)at c)to 10. We are planning to go ________ swimming this afternoon. a) NO PREPOSITION b)at c)to all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: REPORTED SPEECH 1 REMEMBER: With reported speech, the pattern is the following: 1. simple present becomes simple past 2. future tenses becomes conditional 3. present continuous becomes past continuous 4. present perfect becomes past perfect 5. commands (ex. come!) become infinitive (ex. to come) Choose the best response: 1. "He will come tomorrow." She told me that he ________ tomorrow. a) is coming b) will come c) would come 2. "I see the clouds." He told me that she ________ the clouds. a) sees b) is seeing c) saw 3. "My mother is taking the bus to work tomorrow." He told me that his mother ________ the bus to work tomorrow. a) is taking b) was taking c) will take 4. "I will call you." I told her that I ________ her. a) will call b) would call c) would have called 5. "I have been there." She told me that she ________ there. a) had been b) has been c) was 6. "I will be studying tomorrow." I told him that I ________ tomorrow. a) will be studying b) would be studying c) will study 7. "Open the window!" He asked me ________ the window. a) to open b) open c) opened 8."I am happy." She told me that she ________ happy. a) has been b) is c) was 9. "I have seen that movie." He told me that he ________ that movie. a) had seen b) will have seen c) has seen 10. "I am flying to India tomorrow." He told me that he ________ tomorrow. a) is flying b) was flying c) will fly all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: REPORTED SPEECH 2 REMEMBER: With reported speech, the pattern is the following: 1. simple present becomes simple past 2. future tenses becomes conditional 3. present continuous becomes past continuous 4. present perfect becomes past perfect 5. commands (ex. come!) become infinitive (ex. to come) Choose the best response: 1. "She will visit us next week.” She told me that she ________ next week. a) would visit us b) will visit us c) visits us 2. "I talk to my brother every day." He told me that he ________ to his brother. a) was talking b) talked c) is talking 3. "My friend will help me study." She told me that her friend ________ her study. a) will help b) helps c) would help 4. "Mary is living in Miami.” My friend told me that Mary ________ in Miami. a) lives b) was living c) is living 5. "I have seen that movie.” She told me that she ________ that movie. a) had seen b) has seen c) saw 6. "I will be in Paris next week." I told him that I ________ in Paris next week. a) will be b) would be c) am 7. "Turn off the light!" He asked me ________ the light. a) to turned off b) turn off c) to turn off 8."I am a good dancer." She told me that she ________ a good dancer. a) is b) was c) will be 9. "I have been to that bar." He told me that he ________ to that bar. a) had been b) will have been c) is being 10. "I am writing an email to my girlfriend." He told me that he ________ an email to his girlfriend. a) is writing b) was writing c) writes all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Plural form of nouns Fill in each blank space with the correct plural form of the noun. (ex. tree --> trees): 1. fish - PLURAL: _______________ 2. child - PLURAL: _______________ 3. toothbrush - PLURAL: _______________ 4. woman - PLURAL: _______________ 5. man - PLURAL: _______________ 6. toy - PLURAL: _______________ 7. exercise - PLURAL: _______________ 8. fly - PLURAL: _______________ 9. foot - PLURAL: _______________ 10. furniture - PLURAL: _______________ all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Plural form of nouns (part 2) Fill in each blank space with the correct plural form of the noun. (ex. tree --> trees): 1. agency - PLURAL: _______________ 2. mother - PLURAL: _______________ 3. library - PLURAL: _______________ 4. uncle - PLURAL: _______________ 5. mouse - PLURAL: _______________ 6. house - PLURAL: _______________ 7. tooth - PLURAL: _______________ 8. life - PLURAL: _______________ 9. tomato - PLURAL: _______________ 10. sheep - PLURAL: _______________ all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

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Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PARTICIPLES USED AS ADJECTIVES 2 REMEMBER: Past participles "-ed" are used to describe how people feel, while present participles "-ing" are used to describe something that causes the feelings. Choose the correct word: 1. This treatment is really great. It makes me feel so __________________ (relaxed/relaxing). 2. I didn't like that movie. I thought it was too __________________ (depressed/depressing). 3. He wasn't __________________ (satisfied/satisfying) with my response. 4. What an __________________ (embarrassed/embarrassing) situation! 5. I can't talk anymore because I'm really __________________ (tired/tiring). 6. My grandmother's ankles were __________________ (swelled/swollen) from walking so much. 7. Most of the fans were __________________ (disappointing/disappointed) with the concert. 8. This is ________________ (excited/exciting) news! 9. His explanation wasn't very __________________ (convinced/convincing). 10. The woman worked for 15 hours straight. She was __________________ (exhausting/exhausted). all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PHRASAL VERBS 5 Fill in the proper preposition for each phrasal verb: 1. It's not polite to come ___________ ( = enter) without knocking. 2. I told her a joke to cheer her ___________. (= to make her happier). 3. Please write ___________ your email address. 4. You can count ___________ me. 5. I look ___________ to seeing you soon. 6. Don't hang ___________ the phone. 7. I woke ___________ at 7. 8. We have to get ___________ at the next stop. 9. The frog turned ___________ ( = became) a prince. 10. I'm sorry it didn't work ___________ . (= it wasn't successful) all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS (“to get…”) For each sentence, choose which phrasal verb fits best. 1. The river's current is very strong. It will be hard to ________. a) get across b) get in c) get around 2. You really need a car in this city to ________. a) get by b) get around c) get on 3. She had a hard time after the break-up, but then she decided to ________ with her life. a) get along b) get in c) get on 4. My girlfriend's mother and I don't ________ at all. a) get along b) get on c) get in 5. It's OK. Don't worry. You'll ________ this. a) get along b) get on c) get through 6. The museum? You should ________ at the third stop. a) get through b) get off c) get on 7. As soon as he ________ the horse, I knew that he had never been on one before. a) got on b) got around c) got in 8. I ________ my old couch and need to buy a new one. a) got rid b) got rid of c) got off 9. I'm really tired because I ________ at 5 AM this morning. a) got around b) got up c) got on 10. Friends can help you to ________ a difficult time in your life. a) get around b) get by c) get through all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS (Mixed - Part 1) For each sentence, choose which phrasal verb fits best. 1. My car ________ on the freeway. a) broke through b) broke up c) broke down 2. The thief managed to ________ the police barricade. a) break through b) break in c) break on 3. My girlfriend and I ________ last month. a) broke through b) broke in c) broke up 4. Hey, ________ the girl with the red hair. She's very pretty. a) check out b) check in c) check at 5. ________! Things will get better. a) Cheer on b) Cheer at c) Cheer up 6. The police are trying to ________ on drunk drivers. a) crack up b) crack down c) crack through 7. He is so funny! He really cracks me ________. a) up b) around c) on 8. I though the movie was going to end, but it just ________. a) dragged in b) dragged on c) dragged into 9. I'm really tired because I ________ at 5 AM this morning. a) got up b) got around c) got on 10. Friends can help you to ________ a difficult time in your life. a) get around b) get by c) get through all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS (Mixed - Part 2) For each sentence, choose which phrasal verb fits best. 1. How do you ________ the rise in crime this year? a) account for b) account in c) account to 2. Do you feel like playing soccer? = Are you ________ some soccer? a) up for b) up to c) up with 3. My girlfriend and I ________ last month. a) broke through b) broke in c) broke up 4. If you're telling someone to ________, you're telling them to relax. a) calm out b) calm down c) calm in 5. This is the time of year when stores ________ their prices, so you can get good deals. a) mark on b) mark through c) mark down 6. My girlfriend and I had a big fight yesterday, but we ________ almost immediately. a) made up b) made in c) made on 7. When I ________ on my life, I don't regret a single thing. a) look back b) look down c) look through 8. ________ the grass! Can't you see the sign? a) Keep out b) Keep on c) Keep off 9. The other runners had a hard time ________ with him during the race. a) keeping out b) keeping on c) keeping up 10. He will ________ doing it until you tell him to stop. a) keep on b) keep in c) keep to all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS (Mixed - Part 3) For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct preposition. 1. You gained some weight = You put ______ a few pounds. 2. Don't tell anyone about it = Keep it ______ yourself. 3. Have you been in contact with Sarah? = Have you heard ______ Sarah? 4. I've been spending time with her = I've been hanging ______ with her. 5. Please take care of my little sister = Please look ______ my little sister. 6. He disappointed me = He let me ______. 7. You can trust me = You can count ______ me. 8. We often eat in restaurants = We often eat ______. 9. I can't understand why you would say that = I can't figure ______ why you would say that. 10. He is planning something = He is up ______ something. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PHRASAL VERBS (Mixed - Part 4) Fill in the proper preposition for each phrasal verb:

1. It's not polite to come ___________ ( = enter) without knocking. 2. I told her a joke to cheer her ___________. (= to make her happier). 3. Please write ___________ your email address. 4. You can count ___________ me. 5. I look ___________ to seeing you soon. 6. Don't hang ___________ the phone. 7. I woke ___________ at 7. 8. We have to get ___________ at the next stop. 9. The frog turned ___________ ( = became) a prince. 10. I'm sorry it didn't work ___________ . (= it wasn't successful) all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PHRASAL VERBS using "To take" 1 | level: Intermediate/Advanced Choose the correct preposition to complete each of the following sentences:

1. The plane took ________ ( = departed) at 7:00 AM.

a) on b) off c) in

2. They took ________ ( = saw) a play while they were in New York.

a) on b) away c) in

3. He took ________ ( = started) smoking after his accident.

a) on b) up c) away

4. They will have to take ________ ( = compete against) another opponent.

a) on b) up c) after

5. He really takes ________ his father. = He is really similar to his father.

a) after b) on c) up

6. I'll take it ________ with the boss. = I will speak to the boss about it.

a) about b) on c) up

7. I have to take ________. ( = leave)

a) off b) over c) on

8. After Bill was fired, John took ________ ( = assumed) his position.

a) over b) out c) up

9. I'll take you ________ on your offer. = I'll accept your offer.

a) out b) up c) over

10. We took ________ ( = adopted, brought home) several kittens while we were living in

Mexico.

a) on b) away c) in

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topic: POSSESSIVE PRONOUN or POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVE? 1

Choose whether each sentence requires a possessive adjective or a possessive

pronoun:

EX: That car is not his. It's mine. (possessive pronoun)

OR That's my car. (possessive adjective)

1. She's not his friend, she's _______________________ (my/mine).

2. Robert didn't drink his own coffee. He drank _______________________ (her/hers).

3. That is one of _______________________ (hers/her) friends.

4. His neighborhood is safe, while _______________________ (my/mine) neighborhood

isn't.

5. His neighborhood is safe, while _______________________ (my/mine) isn't.

6. Did _______________________ (your/yours) mother call?

7. I don't know _______________________ (them/their) very well.

8. I don't know _______________________ (them/their) daughter very well.

9. I talked to _______________________ (my/me) grandmother for three hours last night.

10. I think I got my notes mixed up with _______________________ (your/yours).



topic: POSSESSIVE PRONOUN or POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVE? 2

Choose whether each sentence requires a possessive adjective or a possessive

pronoun:

EX: That car is not his. It's mine. (possessive pronoun)

OR That's my car. (possessive adjective)

1. Is that your notebook or _____________________ (my/mine)?

2. I don't like _____________________ (their/theirs) apartment.

3. That's not my problem. It's _____________________ (yours/your).

4. Your car is green, while _____________________ (my/mine) is black.

5. Isn't _____________________ (their/theirs) son older than you?

6. A friend of _____________________ (our/ours) called.

7. A friend of _____________________ (her/hers) brother's called.

8. He's _____________________ (our/ours) doctor.

9. That's _____________________ (our/ours) house, not theirs.

10. Is he a friend of _____________________ (your/yours)?


Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PREPOSITIONS AFTER ADJECTIVES 1 Choose the best preposition to use in each of the sentences: 1. I'm not capable ________________ that type of behavior. a) of b) in c) at 2. Smoking is bad ________________ you. a) at b) for c) on 3. I'm so angry ________________ this! a) about b) with c) to 4. I'm so angry _______________ you! a) about b) to c) with 5. She was dressed _______________ pink. a) with b) in c) on 6. This restaurant is famous _______________ its mussels. a) in b) with c) for 7. George is married _______________ a German woman. a) to b) with c) by 8. Are you afraid ________________ him? a) of b) to c) on 9. I'm so proud _______________ you! a) with b) of c) to 10. We're not associated _______________ that company. a) along b) in c) with all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PREPOSITIONS AFTER ADJECTIVES 2 Choose the best preposition to use in each of the sentences: 1. Don't be cruel ________________ him. a) to b) at c) for 2. I'm not being cruel! I'm always nice ________________ him. a) at b) to c) for 3. I'm furious ( = very angry) with him ________________ doing this! a) for b) around c) at 4. She's not worried _______________ her test. a) for b) with c) about 5. Your brother is really good ________________ tennis. a) with b) on c) at 6. Who is responsible _______________ this mess? a) for b) about c) in 7. Rome is beautiful, but it's always crowded _______________ tourists. a) among b) with c) by 8. I'm ashamed ________________ what I did. a) with b) of c) in 9. I'm not really interested _______________ this kind of music. a) on b) of c) in 10. Her test was full _______________ mistakes. a) with b) of c) off all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Object pronouns - With or Without "TO"? Choose the correct response: 1. He gave ________ the money. a) him b) to him 2. She went ________ on Friday. a) him b) to him 3. I will lend ________ my book. a) him b) to him 4. You should give that shirt ________ . a) her b) to her 5. You should give ________ that shirt. a) her b) to her 6. I phoned ________ three times. a) him b) to him 7. Are you talking ________? a) me b) to me 8. I spoke ________ about the trip. a) you b) to you 9. I didn't see ________ at the supermarket. a) them b) to them 10. She did not tell ________ her name. a) me b) to me all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PERSONAL PROUNOUNS 1 Replace the bold word(s) with the correct pronoun (I, you, we, they, it, she, or he): 1. My cousin and her friend were at the mall. ___________ were at the mall. 2. Peter is a little sick. ___________ is a little sick. 3. Does your aunt know what happened? Does ___________ know what happened? 4. The door is locked. ___________ is locked. 5. My friend Linda and I are going on a trip. ___________ are going on a trip. 6. Am I a good student. Yes, ___________ are a good student. 7. My cats are hungry. ___________ are hungry. 8. Mr. Jones is a good teacher. ___________is a good teacher. 9. Is Chinese a difficult language. Yes, ___________is a difficult language. 10. My brother and I live together. ___________live together. all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PERSONAL PROUNOUNS 2 Replace the bold word(s) with the correct pronoun (I, you, we, they, it, she, or he): 1. My uncle lives in Mexico City. ___________ lives in Mexico City. 2. My friends aren't coming. ___________aren't coming. 3. Mrs. Wong is studying English. ___________ is studying English. 4. You and I have to talk about the test. ___________ have to talk about the test. 5. Can you help me? Yes, ___________ can help you. 6. The tree is going to fall. ___________ is going to fall. 7. John and his girlfriend had an argument. ___________ had an argument. 8. Jim and I are the same age. ___________are the same age. 9. My passport is in my bag. ___________ is in my bag. 10. My cousin George just graduated from high school. ___________ just graduated from high school. all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS 1

Complete Change each pronoun or possessive adjective into a POSSESSIVE PRONOUN

ex. This is her watch. ---> This watch is hers.

1) This is my book. This book is __________.

2) That is her car. That car is __________.

3) These are his photos. These photos are__________.

4) Those are our bags. Those bags are __________ .

5) These are their essays. These essays are __________ .

6) That is your wallet. That wallet is __________.

7) She owns that house. That house is __________.

8) I own that boat. That boat is __________.

9) Those jackets belong to them. Those jackets are __________.

10) These CDs belong to us. These CDs are __________.

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Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: REFLEXIVE PROUNOUNS 1 Fill in each blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 1. You can’t do this for me - I have to do it _______________. 2. Why doesn’t she do it _______________? 3. He saw _______________in the mirror. 4. We can’t do this _______________. 5. They don’t like _______________. 6. Are you going to the mall by ______________? 7. She likes to think of _______________as a good person. 8. I can’t see _______________doing that. 9. They talk about _______________all the time. 10. You don’t respect _______________. all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: REFLEXIVE PROUNOUNS 2 Fill in each blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 1. Why can’t you guys do it ___________________? 2. My brother likes to talk about ___________________. 3. My sister bought a present for ___________________. 4. I hurt ___________________while I was skiing. 5. He never took any classes. He taught ___________________. 6. We made this card ___________________. 7. Did they write that essay ___________________? 8. The man fixed the car ___________________. 9. Let’s do it ___________________. 10. I live by ___________________. all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Separable and Inseparable Phrasal Verbs 1 | level: Intermediate

Choose whether or not each phrasal verb is separable or not separable (in the context of

each sentence). If both responses are acceptable, choose "BOTH ARE CORRECT":

1. Which is correct?

a) I made up that story. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) I made that story up.


a) I drove to his house up. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) I drove up to his house.


a) The police blew up the car. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) The police blew the car up.


a) The thieves broke in at around midnight. b) The thieves broke at around midnight in.

c) BOTH ARE CORRECT


a) Are you going to come back later? b) Are you going to come later back?

c) BOTH ARE CORRECT


a) I was trying to speak, but he cut off me. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT

c) I was trying to speak, but he cut me off.


a) BOTH ARE CORRECT b) I mix up those words all the time.

c) I mix those words up all the time.


a) Thomas' grandfather passed away last month. b) Thomas' grandfather passed last

month away.

c) BOTH ARE CORRECT


a) Pass out ( = distribute) these forms! b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) Pass these forms

out!


a) We took after breakfast off. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) We took off after breakfast.








a) The effects wore off in three hours. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) The effects wore in

three hours off.


a) Don't pass up that opportunity! b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) Don't pass that

opportunity up!


a) BOTH ARE CORRECT b) You have to pay back me tomorrow. c) You have to pay

me back tomorrow.


a) BOTH ARE CORRECT b) Did you pay back the money? c) Did you pay the money

back?


a) I can't figure out this. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) I can't figure this out.


a) I can't figure out this question. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) I can't figure this

question out.


a) We get along very well. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) We get very well along.


a) Did you find where she is out? b) Did you find out where she is? c) BOTH ARE

CORRECT


a) She gave away all her books. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) She gave all her books

away.


a) Take off your jacket. b) Take your jacket off. c) BOTH ARE CORRECT








a) BOTH ARE CORRECT b) Did you turn the radio off? c) Did you turn off the radio?


a) I thought he was mean, but he turned out to be quite nice. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT

c) I thought he was mean, but he turned to be quite nice out.


a) BOTH ARE CORRECT b) I ran her into last night. c) I ran into her last night.


a) BOTH ARE CORRECT b) Let's talk this over. c) Let's talk over this.


a) BOTH ARE CORRECT b) He backed at the last moment out.

c) He backed out at the last moment.


a) BOTH ARE CORRECT b) James threw out his old clothes.

c) James threw his old clothes out.


a) He threw them out. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT c) He threw out them.


a) He put down the pencil. b) He put the pencil down. c) BOTH ARE CORRECT


a) The security guards broke the fight up. b) BOTH ARE CORRECT

c) The security guards broke up the fight.


a) Tom and Mary broke last week up. b) Tom and Mary broke up last week.

c) BOTH ARE CORRECT



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Conditional sentences - Test

A - Which type of the Conditional sentences is used?

1) If I find your key, I'll tell you. a) type I (condition possible to fulfil)

b) type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil) c) type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)

2) Daniel would have been home on time if the bus had come. a) type I (condition possible to fulfil)


3) She would be very happy if her friends came.

a) type I (condition possible to fulfil) b) type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)

c) type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)

4) My parents would have bought the house if it had been cheaper.



5) If you had done your homework, you could have written a better test. a) type I (condition possible to fulfil)

b) type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)


6) If it rains, I'll wear a raincoat. a) type I (condition possible to fulfil)


7) If it wasn't so late, I would go shopping.

a) type I (condition possible to fulfil)


8) If they had driven carefully, they wouldn't have crashed into the other car.



9) What would you do if you saw a robber?



10) If Lisa had got up earlier, she would not have been late for work. a) type I (condition possible to fulfil)


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B - Finish the sentences. Use the correct phrases.

1) If Amy does the washing up, a) her brother will clear the table.

b) her brother would clear the table. c) her brother would have cleared the table.

2) If he learned the new words,

a) he can get a good mark in the test.

b) he could get a good mark in the test. c) he could have got a good mark in the test.

3) I would go to the party

a) if you come with me. b) if you came with me.

c) if you had come with me.

4) If we had seen the film,

a) we will not buy the DVD. b) we would not buy the DVD.

c) we would not have bought the DVD.

5) My uncle would stay longer in York a) if he has more time.

b) if he had more time. c) if he had had more time.

6) The teacher will not be happy a) if we forget our homework again.

b) if we forgot our homework again. c) if we had forgotten our homework again.

7) If I were you,

a) I will not play hockey. b) I would not play hockey.

c) I would not have played hockey.

8) If you drove from Paris to Lisbon,

a) which way will you go? b) which way would you go?

c) which way would you have gone?

9) If you wait a minute, a) I'll go with you.

b) I'd go with you.

c) I'd have gone go with you.

10) You would have slept much better a) if you will take your medicine.

b) if you took your medicine. c) if you had taken your medicine.







C - Which answers are correct?

1) Which of the following words/phrases can be used in a Conditional sentence type I?

a) play

b) plays c) played

d) had played

e) sing

f) will sing g) sang

2) Which of the following words/phrases can be used in a Conditional sentence type II?

a) play b) played

c) has played

d) sing e) sang

f) had sung

3) Which of the following words/phrases can be used in a Conditional sentence type III?

a) had played b) have played

c) has played

d) sang e) had sung

f) have sung

D - Complete the sentences.

1) type I: If I _______________ (to study), I _______________ (to pass) the test.

2) type II: If I _______________ (to study), I _______________ (to pass) the test.

3) type III: If I _______________ (to study), I _______________ (to pass) the test.

4) type I: If the sun _______________ (to shine), we _______________ (to go) swimming.

5) type II: If the sun _______________ (to shine), we _______________ (to go) swimming.

6) type III: If the sun _______________ (to shine), we _______________ (to go) swimming.

7) type I: They _______________ (to fly) to Canberra if they ____________ (to have) more money.

8) type II: They _______________ (to fly) to Canberra if they ____________ (to have) more money.

9) type III: They _______________ (to fly) to Canberra if they ____________ (to have) more money.

E - Put in the correct verb forms.

1) If the weather had been better, we _______________ (to come) by bike.

2) If you were older, you _______________ (to go) to the party.

3) If Alice _______________ (to have) more money, she would go to Africa.

4) John's mother _______________ (to have) more time for him if he does the washing up.

5) If Steven had taken his camera, he _______________ (to take) nice pictures.

6) They will stay longer in Paris if they _______________ (to find) a cheap hotel.

7) If Brian _______________ (to like) horses, he could ride well.

8) If Sarah _______________ (not/to eat) so much junk food, she could have been in the school

hockey team.

9) He can write good stories if he _______________ (to feel) like it.

10) If you listened carefully, you _______________ (to know) about it.





Passive voice - Test 1

A - Are the sentences written in Active or Passive?

1) Steven likes to play baseball. a) Active

b) Passive

2) Bingo is played in Britain.

a) Active b) Passive

3) He lost his keys yesterday.


4) A letter was written.

a) Active

b) Passive

5) They are listening to their music. a) Active

b) Passive

6) They often read e-mails. a) Active

b) Passive

7) These cars are produced in Italy.


8) French is spoken in Niger.


9) Lots of houses were destroyed.

a) Active

b) Passive

10) The bus driver was hurt. a) Active

b) Passive

B - Make Passive forms from the given phrases. Mind the tenses in brackets.

1) English - to speak (Simple Present) ______________________________________

2) films - to watch (Simple Present) ______________________________________

3) posters - to make (Simple Present) ______________________________________

4) stories - to tell (Simple Present) ______________________________________

5) computer games - to buy (Simple Present) ______________________________________

6) books - to write (Simple Past) ______________________________________

7) volleyball - to play (Simple Past) ______________________________________

8) songs - to sing (Simple Past) ______________________________________

9) skateboards - to ride (Simple Past) ______________________________________

10) a prize - to win (Simple Past) ______________________________________


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C - Rewrite the Active sentences into Passive.

1) They understand Spanish.

____________________________________________________________________

2) My friend bought a new car.

____________________________________________________________________

3) John cleaned the bathroom.

____________________________________________________________________

4) The teacher closes the window.

____________________________________________________________________

5) The girls can play handball.

____________________________________________________________________

6) Our dog did not bite the cat.

____________________________________________________________________

7) The mechanic repairs cars.

____________________________________________________________________

8) The electricians test the fire alarm.

____________________________________________________________________

9) Levi Strauss invented the blue jeans.

____________________________________________________________________

10) Frank takes photos.

____________________________________________________________________

D - Rewrite the Passive sentences into Active.

1) The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

____________________________________________________________________

2) This book was written by an Irishman.

____________________________________________________________________

3) The president was elected by the people.

____________________________________________________________________

4) The bag was packed by his mother.

____________________________________________________________________

5) The child was hit by a car.

____________________________________________________________________

6) The exercise is completed by the teacher.

____________________________________________________________________

7) The club was founded by Ron and Peggy.

____________________________________________________________________

8) Football is played by the children.

____________________________________________________________________

9) The computer is used by Patrick.

____________________________________________________________________

10) Coffee is sold by Marie.

____________________________________________________________________

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Passive voice - Test 2

A - What tense are the following Passive sentences?

1) The new computer chip will be produced in Dresden.

a) Simple Present b) Simple Past

c) Present Perfect

d) will-future

2) The old vessel was being towed into harbour.

a) Simple Past b) Past Progressive

c) Present Perfect Progressive d) Past Perfect

3) A song is going to be sung. a) will-future

b) Present Progressive c) Past Progressive

d) going to-future

4) I'm being watched. a) Present Progressive

b) Past Progressive

c) will-future d) going to-future

5) My car was broken into yesterday.

a) Simple Past b) Present Perfect

c) Conditional I d) Present Perfect

6) The president will be elected. a) Conditional I

b) will-future c) Simple Present

d) Present Progressive

7) The dog is being taken to the vet's.

a) Simple Present b) Present Perfect

c) Present Perfect Progressive d) Present Progressive

8) The tiger would be kept in the zoo.

a) will-future

b) Simple Present c) Present Progressive

d) Conditional I

9) The people had not been warned by the coastguards.

a) Present Perfect b) Simple Past

c) Past Perfect

d) Simple Present

10) The patient is being prepared for the major operation.

a) Simple Present b) Present Perfect

c) Present Perfect Progressive d) Present Progressive

B - Make Passive forms from the given phrases. Mind the tenses in brackets. 1) the car - to repair (Present Perfect) ______________________________________

2) computers - to replace (Past Progressive) ______________________________________

3) the road - to close (Conditional I) ______________________________________

4) eggs - to boil (Simple Past) ______________________________________

5) the table - to lay (will-future) ______________________________________

6) classrooms - to use (Past Perfect) ______________________________________

7) penguins - to feed (Future Perfect) ______________________________________

8) my house - to break in (Present Perfect) ______________________________________

9) children - to see in the park (Simple Past) ______________________________________

10) astronauts - to send to the moon (will-future) ______________________________________






C - Rewrite the Active sentences into Passive.

1) We must write to her.

____________________________________________________________________

2) People said that the President is ill.

____________________________________________________________________

3) The lady gave me the keys.

____________________________________________________________________

4) The professor is going to show the students an old bone.

____________________________________________________________________

5) Jack has installed a new computer software.

____________________________________________________________________

6) They develop a new type of washing powder.

____________________________________________________________________

7) Who said it?

____________________________________________________________________

8) Rick told Sue to give up smoking.

____________________________________________________________________

9) They expected us to build the road.

____________________________________________________________________

10) Snow covered the mountains.

____________________________________________________________________

D - Choose the correct Passive form.

1) The first computer a) was invented in the 1940's. b) is invented

c) will be invented

2) I a) was let go. b) was let to go.

c) was let go to.

3) Yesterday a boy a) will be injured in an accident in High Street. b) has been injured

c) was injured

4) She a) are invited to Jack's birthday party. b) has been invited

c) have been invited

5) The homework a) must be done by tomorrow.

b) was done c) will be made

6) The manager a) should has been told about the problem.

b) should have been told c) should been told







7) a) I was given the books.

b) I were given the books. c) The books were me given.

8) a) With what was the note written?

b) What was the note written with? c) The note was written what with?

9) The project of form 8 a) is said to have failed.

b) is said to be failed. c) is said to fail.

10) a) She is supposed to being in New Orleans.

b) She is supposed be in New Orleans. c) She is supposed to be in New Orleans.





Present Perfect - Test

A - Put in the correct verb forms.

1) they _____________ listened a) has

b) have

2) I _____________ thrown

a) has b) have

3) she _____________ drunk

a) has b) have

4) it _____________ changed

a) has

b) have

5) you _____________ sold a) has

b) have

6) we _____________ fed a) has

a) have

7) it _____________ closed

a) has b) have

8) he _____________ taken

a) has b) have

9) they _____________ hoped

a) has

b) have

10) you_____________ grown a) has

b) have

B - Which answers are correct?

1) Which verb forms are Present Perfect?

a) had

b) has c) had had

d) has had e) have had

2) Which verb forms are used to form the Present Perfect?

a) Infinitiv + -ed

b) had + Infinitiv + -ed c) had + past participle

d) has + past participle

e) have + Infinitiv + -ed f) have + past participle

3) What are typical signal words for the Present Perfect?

a) already

b) at the moment c) ever

d) just e) usually

f) last night g) yet

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C - Put the phrases into Present Perfect.

1) they clean - _____________________________________

2) you finish - _____________________________________

3) she plays - _____________________________________

4) she doesn't know - _____________________________________

5) you bought - _____________________________________

6) I run - _____________________________________

7) he finds - _____________________________________

8) we don't forget - _____________________________________

9) we sing - _____________________________________

10) it rains - _____________________________________

D - Negate the sentences.

1) They have gone to the park. ___________________________________________

2) She has done the shopping. ___________________________________________

3) The twins have broken the window. ___________________________________________

4) I have learned new words. ___________________________________________

5) Patsy has cut her finger. ___________________________________________

6) We have seen the film. ___________________________________________

7) Anne has lost her mobile phone. ___________________________________________

8) They have stolen the lipstick. ___________________________________________

9) Sam has built a tree house. ___________________________________________

10) Jeff has made pizza. ___________________________________________

E - for oder since?

1) __________ two hours

2) __________ Christmas

3) __________ a long time

4) __________ 1997

5) __________ five years

6) __________ 12 o'clock

7) __________ I was three years old

8) __________ years

9) __________ Sunday

10) __________ a few minutes







F - Which answer is correct?

1) In which sentence is the Present Perfect used correctly? a) I has bought a new computer.

b) I have bought a new computer. c) I have buyed a new computer.

2) In which sentence is the Present Perfect used correctly?

a) We has left for Edinburgh.

b) We have leaved for Edinburgh. c) We have left for Edinburgh.


a) Emily has losed her handbag. b) Emily has lost her handbag.

c) Emily have lost her handbag.


a) He has forgotten his homework. b) He has forgetted his homework.

c) He have forgotten his homework.

5) In which sentence is the Present Perfect used correctly? a) The lesson has just began.

b) The lesson has just begun. c) The lesson have just begun.

6) In which sentence is the Present Perfect used correctly? a) Liam has drawed a picture.

b) Liam has drawn a picture. c) Liam have drawn a picture.


a) They has met at the airport. b) They have meeted at the airport.

c) They have met at the airport.

8) In which question is the Present Perfect used correctly?

a) Have you had spaghetti for lunch? b) Has you had spaghetti for lunch?

c) Had you had spaghetti for lunch?

9) In which question is the Present Perfect used correctly? a) Where has you gone?

b) Where have you goed?

c) Where have you gone?

10) In which question is the Present Perfect used correctly? a) Has you ever seen an eagle?

b) Have you ever saw an eagle? c) Have you ever seen an eagle?





Present Progressive - Test 1


1) We _______ making sandwiches. a) am b) are c) is 2) I _______ sending a text message. a) am b) are c) is 3) Tom _______ cleaning the shop. a) am b) are c) is 4) They _______ doing an exercise. a) am b) are c) is 5) The teacher _______ checking the homework. a) am b) are c) is

6) My friends _______ watching a new DVD. a) am b) are c) is 7) George _______ wearing a pullover today. a) am b) are c) is 8) Ronny and David _______ running out of the house. a) am b) are c) is 9) My baby brother _______ playing with his toys. a) am b) are c) is 10) Our class _______ visiting a museum. a) am b) are c) is

B - Which answers are correct? 1) Which verbs forms are in the Present Progressive?

a) infinitive + -ed b) infinitive + -ing c) infinitive + -s d) am + infinitive + -ing e) are + infinitive + -ing f) is + infinitive + -ing g) to be + infinitive + -ing 2) Which verbs forms are correct?

a) she is puting b) she is putting c) she is runing d) she is running e) she is siting f) she is sitting

3) Which short/contracted forms are correct? a) I'm singing b) he's singing c) she´s singing d) we're singing e) your singing f) you're singing g) their're singing

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4) Which verbs forms are correct?

a) we are makeing b) we are making c) we are writeing d) we are writing 5) What are typical signal words for the Present Progressive?

a) Listen! b) always c) Look! d) at the moment e) now f) often g) yesterday 6) Which sentences/questions are in the Present Progressive?

a) She drives a taxi. b) He is 13. c) I am watering the flowers. d) She isn't helping her mother. e) Are you listening to the radio? f) We are painting the walls.

C - Form short/contracted forms. 1) we are playing - ______________________________________

2) he is repairing - ______________________________________

3) I am dancing - ______________________________________

4) it is raining - ______________________________________

5) they are asking - ______________________________________

6) you are sleeping - ______________________________________

7) she is wearing - ______________________________________

D - Negate the sentences. 1) The girls are riding their bikes. _______________________________________________________

2) He is taking out a book. _______________________________________________________

3) I am washing my hair. _______________________________________________________

4) The baby is crying. _______________________________________________________

5) You are listening to music. _______________________________________________________

6) The dog is running after the cat. _______________________________________________________

7) She is sitting on the chair. _______________________________________________________

8) My mum is preparing lunch now. _______________________________________________________

9) We are carrying buckets. _______________________________________________________

10) The teacher is opening the window. _______________________________________________________







E - Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps.

1) Dennis ____________________ comics with Peter at the moment. (to swap)

2) Listen! Pete and Joe ____________________. (to scream)

3) Timmy ____________________ the picnic basket. (to pack)

4) Look! They ____________________ hands. (to shake)

5) I ____________________ a bath right now. (to have)

6) We ____________________ Stan from school. (to collect)

7) Listen! Angela ____________________ home. (to come)

8) The cat ____________________ through the window. (to climb)

9) Look! The robber ____________________ a bag. (to steal)

10) I ____________________ to the pet shop. (to go)

F - Which sentences/questions are correct?

1) Which sentence is in the Present Progressive?

a) I am reading a comic now. b) I reading a comic now. c) I ´ m reading a comic now. d) I'am reading a comic now. 2) Which sentence is in the Present Progressive?

a) He has read a book. b) He is going to read a book. c) He is reading a book. d) He read a book. e) He reads a book. 3) In which sentence is the Present Progressive used correctly?

a) Andrew am washing the dishes. b) Andrew are washing the dishes. c) Andrew is washing the dishes. 4) Which negative sentence is in the Present Progressive?

a) Eric does not doing his homework. b) Eric is not do his homework. c) Eric is not doing his homework. 5) Which negative sentence is in the Present Progressive?

a) We aren't write a test. b) We aren't writing a test. c) We don't writing a test. 6) Which question is in the Present Progressive?

a) Does he sing in the bathroom? b) Is he singing in the bathroom? c) Singing he in the bathroom?





Present Progressive - Test 2


1) Tom _______ playing the guitar. a) am

b) are c) is

2) The farmers _______ milking the cows. a) am

b) are c) is

3) Carmen _______ not waiting for the school

bus. a) am

b) are

c) is

4) _______ the children flying their kites? a) Am

b) Are c) Is

5) They _______ cycling with their friends.

a) am

b) are c) is

6) _______ your mother washing her hair? a) Am

b) Are c) Is

7) Conny _______ moving to New Zealand next weekend.

a) am b) are

c) is

8) Look! The rice _______ cooking. a) am

b) are

c) is

9) My friends and I _______ having tea right now.

a) am b) are

c) is

10) _______ dreaming?

a) Am I b) Are I'm

c) Is I'm

B - Which answers are correct? 1) Which actions are in the Present Progressive?

a) action happening at the moment of speaking

b) result of an action in the past is important in the present c) things in general

d) you have already decided and arranged to do sth. e) repeated actions

2) Which verb forms are formed correctly?

a) they are admiting b) they are admitting

c) they are lieing

d) they are lying e) they are picknicing

f) they are picknicking g) they are serveing

h) they are serving

3) Which verb forms are correct? a) he is phoneing

b) he is phoning c) he is refering

d) he is referring

e) he is tidieing f) he is tidying






4) Which verb forms are formed correctly?

a) Hi's having a bath. b) I'm having a bath.

c) Its having a bath. d) She's having a bath.

e) Their having a bath. f) We're having a bath.

g) You're having a bath. h) Your having a bath.

5) What are typical signal words for the Present Progressive? a) Listen!

b) ago c) at this moment

d) ever e) right now

f) since g) usually

6) Which sentences/questions are in the Present Progressive? a) He was with us.

b) Jessica is wearing a new dress. c) Let's visit our aunt.

d) The boys like reading books. e) The girls are doing the shopping.

C - Form short/contracted forms. 1) we are whispering - ______________________________________

2) it is whispering - ______________________________________

3) they are whispering - ______________________________________

4) you are whispering - ______________________________________

5) she is whispering - ______________________________________

6) I am whispering - ______________________________________

7) he is whispering – ______________________________________

D - Ask for the underlined parts. 1) Mr Brown is helping in the shop. _______________________________________________________

2) Claire is touching the screen. _______________________________________________________

3) Sheila is sitting on the sofa. _______________________________________________________

4) I am writing three e-mails. _______________________________________________________

5) Jack is working late. _______________________________________________________

6) They are playing cricket. _______________________________________________________

7) Anne is walking her dog. _______________________________________________________

8) She is buying a present at the clothes shop. _______________________________________________________

9) The ghost is disappearing. _______________________________________________________

10) They are carrying the bags to the car. _______________________________________________________








1) Look! The boys ____________________ a tent. (to put up)

2) I ____________________ Andrew tonight. (not/to see)

3) What _______________ Tim and Joe _______________ for lunch now? (to have)

4) Jeff ____________________ a party next Friday) (to celebrate)

5) I ____________________ Polish in a school in Krakow. (to teach)

6) He ____________________ at the supermarket in the holidays. (to work)

7) Listen to Angela! What language _______________ she _______________? (to speak)

8) Mary ____________________ at her aunt's home. (to stay)

9) Hey! What ____________________ there? (you/to do)

10) She ____________________ Mel now. (not/to phone)

F - Which sentences/questions are correct? 1) Which sentence is in the Present Progressive?

a) He is reading.

b) He is reads. c) He likes reading.

d) He was reading.

2) Which sentence is in the Present Progressive?

a) He can't riding on the horse. b) He does not riding.

c) He isn't riding on the horse. d) He not riding.

3) Which negative sentence is in the Present Progressive?

a) Stephen is not polishing the car.

b) Stephen is polishing not the car. c) Stephen polishing not the car.

4) In which sentence is the Present Progressive formed correctly?

a) Jane and Frank am running after the dog.

b) Jane and Frank are running after the dog. c) Jane and Frank is running after the dog.

5) Which question is in the Present Progressive?

a) Are you sending text messages?

b) Have you sending text messages? c) Is you sending text messages?

d) Were you sending text messages?





Question tags - Test

A - Which sentences are correct?

1) Which sentence is correct?

a) There's a fly in your soup, is there? b) There's a fly in your soup, isn't it?

c) There's a fly in your soup, isn't there?


a) I think he's from India, doesn't he? b) I think he's from India, don't I?

c) I think he's from India, isn't he?

3) Which sentence is correct? a) Don't talk to Peter during the lesson, do you?

b) Don't talk to Peter during the lesson, will you? c) Don't talk to Peter during the lesson, won't you?

4) Which sentence is correct? a) Let's go swimming, aren't we?

b) Let's go swimming, isn't it? c) Let's go swimming, shall we?

5) Which sentence is correct? a) Pass me the salt, aren't I?

b) Pass me the salt, aren't you? c) Pass me the salt, won't you?

6) Which sentence is correct? a) The sun won't shine tomorrow, will it?

b) The sun won't shine tomorrow, will she? c) The sun won't shine tomorrow, won't it?

7) Which sentence is correct? a) We had better leave, hadn't we?

b) We had better leave, haven't we? c) We had better leave, weren't we?

8) Which sentence is correct? a) We must be at school at 8 o'clock, aren't we?

b) We must be at school at 8 o'clock, mustn't we? c) We must be at school at 8 o'clock, needn't we?

9) Which sentence is correct? a) The slide show was fantastic, isn't it?

b) The slide show was fantastic, was it?

c) The slide show was fantastic, wasn't it?

10) Which sentence is correct? a) They used to live in New Orleans, aren't they?

b) They used to live in New Orleans, didn't they?

c) They used to live in New Orleans, don't they?

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B - Choose the correct question tag.

1) York is in England, a) is it?

b) isn't it?

2) They have finished their homework, a) have they?

b) haven't they?

3) Jack can write good poems,

a) can he? b) can't he?

4) Andy and Marc are reading comics,

a) are they? b) aren't they?

5) She didn't come to the shop,

a) did she?

b) didn't she?

6) He likes lasagne, a) does he?

b) doesn't he?

7) There are a lot of people here, a) are there?

b) aren't there?

8) Let's go out for a walk,

a) let we? b) shall we?

9) I'm late,

a) am I not? b) aren’t I?

10) Open the window, a) don't you?

b) will you?

C - Find the correct beginnings of the sentences.

1) _______________, can't he?

a) He can write, b) He can't sing,

c) She can't read,

2) _______________, haven't we? a) They haven't seen this film

b) We've seen this film c) We haven't seen this film

3) _______________, doesn't she? a) Andy plays volleyball

b) Peggy doesn't play volleyball c) Peggy plays volleyball







4) _______________, wasn't he?

a) Elisabeth I. was English b) Mark Twain wasn't English

c) Shakespeare was English

5) _______________, isn't it? a) It's not your dog

b) It's very hot in the Sahara c) This isn't Joe

6) _______________, could she? a) Anne couldn't sing well

b) Andrew could sing well c) Andrew couldn't sing well

7) _______________, don't they?

a) We often talk to our neighbours b) They don't often talk to their neighbours

c) They often talk to their neighbours

8) _______________, aren't they?

a) Pat and John are from Bristol b) Pat and John are not from Bristol

c) Pat is from Bristol

9) _______________, isn't there? a) It's raining now

b) There's only one cloud in the sky

c) They're from Japan

10) _______________, aren't I? a) I'm your English teacher

b) He's your English teacher c) You are my English teacher

D - Put in the correct question tags into the gaps.

1) You don't like yoghurt, _______________?

2) Barbara could have helped you, _______________?

3) The teacher was late for school, _______________?

4) Sue will be 14 next week, _______________?

5) He has a car, _______________?

6) Angela has ordered pizza, _______________?

7) She can speak French, _______________?

8) Your friends enjoy swimming, _______________?

9) Chris got up at seven, _______________?

10) They did not go to Vienna last week, _______________?





Simple Past - Test

A - Use in the verbs in the Simple Past.

1) they work - ____________________

2) we arrive - ____________________

3) she visits - ____________________

4) you enjoy - ____________________

5) I carry - ____________________

6) we cycle - ____________________

7) they play - ____________________

8) he tries - ____________________

9) I listen - ____________________

10) you understand - ____________________

B - Which sentences are correct?

1) Which sentence is in the Simple Past? a) She read a book.

b) She reads a book. c) She has read a book.

2) Which negative sentence is in the Simple Past? a) They didn't sing a song.

b) They did'nt sing a song. c) They don't sang a song.

3) Which negative sentence is in the Simple Past?

a) We spoke not Russian. b) We not spoke Russian.

c) We did not speak Russian.

4) Which question is in the Simple Past?

a) Did you saw her? b) Did you see her?

c) Have you seen her?

5) Which question is in the Simple Past? a) When did Anne find the keys?

b) When found Anne the keys?

6) In which sentence is the Simple Past used correctly?

a) The hotel room were very nice. b) The hotel room was very nice.

7) In which sentence is the Simple Past used correctly?

a) Steven forgetted his homework. b) Steven forgot his homework.

c) Steven forgots his homework.

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C - Which form is correct?

1) I _____ a) was

b) were

2) we _____ a) was

b) were

3) she _____

a) was b) were

4) you _____

a) got b) getted

5) she _____ a) met

b) meeted

6) they _____ a) spent

b) spended

7) it _____ a) did

b) doed

8) I _____

a) drinked b) drank

9) we _____

a) understanded b) understood

10) you _____ a) lived

b) liveed

D - Form questions in the Simple Past.

1) why / Julia / to ask / questions ______________________________________

2) when / you / to watch / the film ______________________________________

3) the cat / to run after / the dog ______________________________________

4) when / Eric / to phone / his friend ______________________________________

5) to be / the boys / in the sun ______________________________________

6) what / he / to have / for lunch ______________________________________

7) how / they / to ride / their bikes ______________________________________

8) what / Peggy / to throw ______________________________________

9) why / the teacher / to check / the computer ______________________________________

10) where / your father / to repair / the kite ______________________________________

E - Negate the sentences.

1) It rained yesterday. ______________________________________

2) We ran to the tree house. ______________________________________

3) The parents were in the restaurant. ______________________________________

4) Andrew invited his friends. ______________________________________

5) Lee drew a picture. ______________________________________

6) Phil talked to his parrot. ______________________________________

7) My brother made a lot of noise. ______________________________________

8) The boys swapped comics. ______________________________________

9) They came out of the house. ______________________________________

10) She was late this morning. ______________________________________





F - Welche Antworten sind richtig?

1) Which verb forms are used with the Simple Past?

a) 2. Spalte der unregelmäßigen Verben

b) Infinitv + -ed

c) was/were + Infinitiv + -ing d) 3. Spalte der unregelmäßigen Verben

2) Which verb forms are in the SimplePast?

a) was

b) were c) played

d) plaied e) had

f) has

3) Which verb forms are correct?

a) lived b) liveed

c) tried d) tryed

e) planed

f) planned

4) Which sentences/questions are in the Simple Past?

a) I fell from the tree. b) She was in Hamburg.

c) He didn't learn for school. d) I've found a pen.

e) We were watching a film.

5) What are typical signal words for the Simple Past?

a) yesterday b) two weeks ago

c) at the moment d) in 2002

e) while






Simple Past or Present Perfect - Test

A - Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps.

1) We ____________________ in a restaurant in May 2001. (to work)

2) Jack ____________________ the window of the gym this morning. (to break)

3) I'm sorry. I ____________________ my diary. (to forget)

4) Last Monday she ____________________ her computer. (to check)

5) They ____________________ the bike. It looks new again. (to clean)

6) Two years ago Mary ____________________ Bath. (to visit)

7) I ____________________ to Siberia yet. (not/to be)

8) Yesterday we ____________________ volleyball. (to play)

9) ______________ you ever ______________ magic tricks? (to do)

10) The children ____________________ their room. It's still dirty. (not/to clean)

B - Signal words in sentences – Which sentence/question is correct?

1) a) Alexander Fleming discovered the penicillin

in 1928. b) Alexander Fleming just discovered the

penicillin.

2) a) Did he ride his bike two hours ago?

b) Did he ride his bike yet?

3)

a) We have cleaned the car last Thursday. b) We have just cleaned the car.

4)

a) My grandmother has already got up. b) My grandmother has got up an hour ago.

5) a) I have not visited my uncle two weeks ago)

b) I have not visited my uncle yet)

6. a) Have you ever seen a rattlesnake?

b) Have you seen a rattlesnake yesterday?

7) a) They have never written a text message.

b) They have not written a text message in the last lesson.

8) a) They just went to town.

b) They went to town yesterday.

9) a) We already bought this car.

b) We bought this car in 2003.

10)

a) Anke ever moved to England. b) Anke moved to England in August 2006.

C - Which tense is used with the following actions?

1) Action beginning in the past and still continuing


2) Result of an action in the past is important in the present


3) Action finished in the past

a) Present Perfect

b) Simple Past

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D - Put in the correct verb forms.

1) My father _____ his video camera yesterday.

a) forgets

b) forgot

c) forgotten

2) Steven _____ across the Altantic.

a) has never flew b) has never flown

c) has never fly

3) _____ a snake?

a) Have you ever touch b) Have you ever touched

4) We _____ the film at home.

a) have already saw

b) have already see c) have already seen

5) She _____ the contest three years ago.

a) didn't win

b) didn't won

6) They _____ their books out yet.

a) haven't take b) haven't taken

c) haven't took

7) The thieves _____ the painting in 1999.

a) steal b) stole

c) stolen

8) Last week my uncle _____ a new car.

a) driven b) drives

c) drove

9) I _____ the blue pen.

a) have just choose b) have just chose

c) have just chosen

10) When _____ this morning?

a) did you wake up b) did you woke up

c) did you woken up






E - Which answers are correct?

1) Which words are used with the Present Perfect? a) already

b) ever c) just

d) last week e) tomorrow

f) yesterday

g) yet

2) Which words are used with the Simple Past? a) ever

b) in 2004 c) just

d) last week e) now

f) two days ago

g) yesterday

3) Which verb forms are used with the Present Perfect? a) 2nd column of the table of the irregular verbs

b) 3rd column of the table of the irregular verbs c) had + past participle

d) has + infinitive + -ed e) have + infinitive + -ed

f) have/has + past participle

4) Which verb forms are used with the Simple Past?

a) 2nd column of the table of the irregular verbs b) infinitive + -ed

c) had + past participle d) have/has + past participle

5) Which sentences/questions are in the Present Perfect?

a) Did you finish your letter this morning?

b) Have you finished your letter? c) She is reading the book.

d) She's read the book.

6) Which sentences/questions are in the Simple Past? a) He has read a book.

b) He read a book. c) He reads a book.

d) I listened to music.

e) I'm listening to music.







F - Negate the sentences.

1) Simon ordered a pizza. ______________________________________

2) The pupils were in the gym. ______________________________________

3) She has sent an invitation card. ______________________________________

4) The children have cleaned their teeth. ______________________________________

5) A thief stole the handbag. ______________________________________

6) Matthew looked after the baby. ______________________________________

7) He has missed the school bus. ______________________________________

8) I woke up at 8 o'clock. ______________________________________

9) You have understood the text. ______________________________________

10) We've worked in a snack bar. ______________________________________





Simple Present - Test 1


1) Andy ___________the family car.

a) wash b) washes

c) washs

2) Every morning my mother ___________at 6

o'clock. a) get up

b) get ups c) gets up

3) Mr. Black ___________e-mails in the

evenings. a) write

b) writes

c) writs

4) The girls ___________the shopping. a) dos

b) does c) do

5) Mandy and Susan ___________films every

weekend.

a) watches b) watch

c) watchs

6) His friend ___________to school.

a) gos b) go

c) goes

7) Do you ___________milk in your tea?

a) like b) liks

c) likes

8) ___________I correct? a) Are

b) Be c) Am

d) Is

9) It ___________a beautiful day today.

a) am b) are

c) be d) is

10) John often ___________handball.

a) play

b) plays c) playes

B - Which sentences/questions are correct? 1) Which sentence is in the Simple Present?

a) He can a bike ride.

b) He can ride a bike. c) He can rides a bike.

d) He cans ride a bike.

2) Which sentence is in the Simple Present? a) He has read a book.

b) He is reading a book. c) He read a book.

d) He reads a book.

e) He will read a book.

3) Which negative sentence is in the Simple Present? a) He do not reads a book.

b) He does not read a book. c) He is not reading a book.

d) He not read a book.

4) Which negative sentence is in the Simple Present?

a) We do'nt work in a bank. b) We does not work in a bank.

c) We don't work in a bank.

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5) Which question is in the Simple Present?

a) Do she work in an office? b) Do she works in an office?

c) Does she work in an office? d) Work she in an office?

e) Works she in an office?

6) Which question is in the Simple Present? a) From where do you come?

b) Where do you come from?

c) Where does you come from? d) Where dos you come from?

7) In which sentence is the Simple Present used correctly?

a) Carol clean the bathroom. b) Carol cleans the bathroom.

8) In which sentence is the Simple Present used correctly?

a) Andrew wash the dishes.

b) Andrew washes the dishes. c) Andrew washs the dishes.

C - Form questions in the Simple Present. 1) Frank / to read / comics ______________________________________

2) what / they / to eat / for breakfast ______________________________________

3) when / his mum / to come / home ______________________________________

4) to be / Peter / from Austria ______________________________________

5) Marie and Joe / to like / homework ______________________________________

6) you / to walk / to school ______________________________________

7) where / she / to live ______________________________________

8) why / you / to ride / your bike ______________________________________

9) how / Linda / to go / to the park ______________________________________

10) can / Ron / to speak / English ______________________________________

D - Negate the sentences. 1) Kevin plays basketball. ______________________________________

2) Steve can make breakfast. ______________________________________

3) I run to school. ______________________________________

4) The kite flies into the air. ______________________________________

5) He is from Spain. ______________________________________

6) Mr Smith teaches French. ______________________________________

7) Sandy washes her hair. ______________________________________

8) The children know the answer. ______________________________________

9) She sits on a chair. ______________________________________

10) Anne and Sue carry a box. ______________________________________








1) Jill ____________________ two children. (to have)

2) The pupils ____________________ songs in the classroom. (to sing)

3) Andy's brother ____________________ in an office. (to work)

4) She ____________________ my sister. (to be)

5) ____________________ you ____________________ English? (to speak)

6) The boys ____________________ computer games. (not/to play)

7) I often ____________________ to the cinema. (to go)

8) ____________________ she ____________________ stamps? (to collect)

9) Peter ____________________ e-mails. (not/to write)

10) She ____________________ to Menorca every summer. (to fly)

F - Which answers are correct?

1) Which verb forms are used in the Simple

Present?

a) Infinitiv b) Infinitiv + -ed

c) Infinitiv + -ing d) Infinitiv + s

e) have + Infinitiv + -ed

2) Which verb forms are correct? a) she are

b) she has

c) she hase d) she is

e) she plays f) she plaies


a) he flies b) he flys

c) he lives

d) he livees e) he workes

f) he works

4) Which sentences/questions are in the

Simple Present?

a) He's 15. b) Do you speak Spanish?

c) I'm in room 201. d) She didn't help her mother.

e) She doesn't like milk. f) We are reading a book.

g) She drives a car.

5) What are typical signal words for the

Simple Present? a) always

b) at the moment c) every day

d) now e) often

f) sometimes g) yesterday

6) Which verbs/auxiliaries can be negated by adding >not<?

a) am b) read

c) can d) is

e) play f) are

g) speak





Simple Present or Present Progressive - Test


1) Pat often ____________________ to concerts. (to go)

2) Look! The boys ____________________ to the playground. (to run)

3) Every afternoon Jack ____________________ a cup of tea. (to have)

4) We ____________________ a computer game at the moment. (to play)

5) I ____________________ a nice film now. (to watch)

6) Tom never ____________________ picture postcards. (to write)

7) They ____________________ from Tokyo. (to be)

8) Listen! Anne and Susan ____________________ a song. (to sing)

9) Angela sometimes ____________________ a museum. (to visit)

10) The cat seldom ____________________ on the sofa. (to sleep)

B - Which sentences are correct?

1) a) Timmy is asking a lot of questions now.

b) Timmy is sometimes asking a lot of questions.

2)

a) He often reads a book. b) He reads a book now.

3) a) Every afternoon Mum makes a cup of tea.

b) Listen! Mum makes a cup of tea.

4) a) Every day the boy is making a snowball.

b) Look! The boy is making a snowball.

5)

a) Look! Stan is doing magic tricks. b) Stan is usually doing magic tricks.

6) a) Listen! The girls are making a lot of noise.

b) The girls are often making a lot of noise.

7) a) Listen! We play the drums.

b) We never play the drums.

8)

a) Dorothy helps with the cooking in the afternoons.

b) Look! Dorothy helps with the cooking.

9) a) They always go to school by bus.

b) They go to school by bus at the moment.

10)

a) Andy repairs things at the moment. b) Andy sometimes repairs things.

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1) What are typical signal words for the Simple Present? a) yesterday

b) sometimes c) at the moment

d) every day e) often

f) now

2) What are typical signal words for the Present Progressive?

a) Listen! b) sometimes

c) at the moment d) now

e) often f) every day

3) Which verb forms are used in the Simple Present? a) infinitive

b) infinitive + -ed c) infinitive + -s

d) are + infinitive + -ing e) infinitive + -ing

4) Which verb forms are used in the Present Progressive?

a) infinitive

b) infinitive + -ing c) am + infinitive + -ing

d) are + infinitive + -ing e) is + infinitive + -ing

f) to be + infinitive + -ing

5) Which sentences/questions are in the Simple Present? a) Do you like tea?

b) He is British.

c) She dropped a glass of milk. d) She is sitting on a chair.

e) We don't go by bus. f) He's chatting.

6) Which sentences/questions are in the Present Progressive?

a) He does not make the beds. b) I often take photos.

c) Is the cat playing in the garden?

d) She's doing her homework. e) They are not cleaning their room.

f) We have a new car.







D - Choose the correct verb forms.

1) I _____ from New Zealand.

a) am

b) are

c) be d) is

2) Anne and Tom _____ feeding the cows.

a) am

b) are c) be

d) is

3) Pat _____ a school bus.

a) drive b) drives

4) Our friend sometimes _____ to the

supermarket. a) go

b) goes

5) Andy _____ washing his pullover.

a) am

b) are c) be

d) is

6) The baby _____ crying.

a) am

b) are

c) be d) is

7) I _____ preparing dinner.

a) am

b) are c) be

d) is

8) We _____ drawing a picture.

a) am b) are

c) be d) is

9) _____ they walk to school?

a) Do

b) Does

10) Sandy often _____ her homework.

a) forget b) forgets

E - Which action – which tenses?

1) things in general a) Simple Present

b) Present Progressive

2) repeated actions

a) Simple Present b) Present Progressive

3) actions happening at the moment of speaking

a) Simple Present b) Present Progressive

4) actions in the present – one follows after the other a) Simple Present


5) habitual actions a) Simple Present






F - Negate the sentences.

1) Cathy forgets her homework. ______________________________________

2) I collect picture postcards. ______________________________________

3) They play chess in a club. ______________________________________

4) The dog is sitting under the tree. ______________________________________

5) Sam and Max live with their mother. ______________________________________

6) Our teacher checks the homework every day. ______________________________________

7) You are having fun. ______________________________________

8) He is looking at a photo. ______________________________________

9) I am repairing my bike. ______________________________________

10) She does magic tricks. ______________________________________






Simple Present or Present Progressive - Test 2


1) I ____________________ thirsty. (to be)

2) John often ____________________ sugar in his coffee. (to take)

3) Listen! They ____________________ home. (to come)

4) I usually ____________________ as a teacher in Germany,

but this summer I ____________________ as a language assistant in Rome. (to work)

5) Anne ____________________ red hair. (to have)

6) The flowers ____________________ beautiful. (to smell)

7) The bus to New York ____________________ at 6.30). (to leave)

8) My history teacher ____________________ too much. (to talk)

9) Right now Christine ____________________ on the computer. (to work)

10) Hey! What ____________________ you ____________________ there? (to do)

B - Which sentences are correct? Sometimes both sentences are correct. 1)

a) I feel fine.

b) I'm feeling fine.

2) a) I am tasting the soup.

b) The soup tastes good.

3) a) She is weighing the turkey.

b) She weighs 60 kilos.

4)

a) You are being very silly about this. b) You are silly.

5)

a) I am remembering my first date. b) I remember my first day at school.

6)

a) I love holidays.

b) I'm loving every minute of my holiday.

7) a) I am needing an umbrella now.

b) I need a new computer.

8) a) I see what the teacher means.

b) I'm seeing what the teacher means.

9)

a) I am thinking we should go. b) I think we should go.

10)

a) Andy repairs things at the moment. b) Andy sometimes repairs things.

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1) What are typical signal words for the Present Progressive? a) Listen!

b) Look! c) ago

d) at the moment e) just

f) never

g) now h) yet

2) What are typical signal words for the Simple Present?

a) already b) at the moment

c) every day d) last week

e) normally

f) now g) seldom

h) usually

3) Which sentences/questions are in the Present Progressive? a) He had a shower in the morning.

b) He was sitting on the beach. c) He's having a shower.

d) I don't think so.

e) We're thinking of buying a new car.

4) Which sentences/questions are in the Simple Present? a) Anne is always coming late.

b) First I get up then I have breakfast. c) He's just finished the letter.

d) I was having breakfast. e) I'm here.

f) She lives in Sofia.






D - Which actions – which tenses?

1) Which of the following action is in the Simple Present? a) actions happening at the moment of speaking

b) action finished in the past c) repeated actions

2) Which of the following action is in the Simple Present?

a) result of an action in the past is important in the present

b) things in general c) planned action in the near future


a) actions beginning in the past and still continuing b) actions in the present - one follows after the other

c) planned action in the future


a) actions were in progress at special time in the past b) fixed arrangements, scheduled events in the future

c) spontaneous action in the future

5) Which of the following action is in the Present Progressive? a) things in general

b) spontaneous action in the future c) fixed plan in the near future

6) Which of the following action is in the Present Progressive? a) actions happening at the moment of speaking

b) recently completed actions c) repeated actions

E - Negate the following sentences. 1) They are using a dictionary. ______________________________________

2) Stacey works in the library. ______________________________________

3) She is good at sports. ______________________________________

4) The diary is lying on the floor. ______________________________________

5) Anne is smiling. ______________________________________

6) We are carrying a big box. ______________________________________

7) I like fish. ______________________________________

8) They are preparing the picnic. ______________________________________

9) My friend lives in Stockholm. ______________________________________

10) He is waiting for the bus. ______________________________________







F - Choose the correct verb forms.

1) _________ in ghosts? a) Does your little brother believe

b) Is your little brother believing

2) This cake __________ wonderful.

a) is tasting

b) tastes

3) My father __________ tea for breakfast. a) is prefering

b) prefers

4) Hey John! __________ about Peggy?

a) Are you thinking

b) Do you think

5) I have to go now. __________ dark. a) It gets

b) It's getting

6) We __________ music in the street.

a) are hearing

b) hear

7) I __________ his brother is football-crazy. a) am thinking

b) think

8) __________ with you.

a) I agree

b) I am agreeing

9) He __________ with his grandmother until his mother comes back from China. a) is living

b) lives

10) He __________ the newspaper at the moment.

a) is reading

b) reads





Simple Present - Test 2

A - Put in the correct verb forms. 1) She might __________ at Gatwick airport.

a) arrive b) arrives

c) arrivs

2) Anne and Peggy __________ too late.

a) am b) are

c) be d) is

3) What time __________ the film begin?

a) do b) dos

c) does

4) They __________ wear school uniform.

a) don't b) doesn't

c) don' t

5) The lesson __________ at 8.30. a) start

b) starts

6) The museum __________ open on Mondays.

a) does'nt b) doesn't

c) don't d) doesn 't

7) He __________ be at home by 10 o'clock. a) schould

b) should

8) It __________ rain later. a) may

b) mays

9) I usually __________ to bed at 11 o'clock.

a) go b) goes

c) gos

10) Tomorrow __________ Sunday. a) am

b) are c) be

d) is

B - Rewrite the sentences using long or contracted forms.

1) He cannot come with us. ______________________________________

2) We're late. ______________________________________

3) She need not come. ______________________________________

4) I'm not Spanish. ______________________________________

5) They are in the attic. ______________________________________

6) She does not like rice. ______________________________________

7) They don't walk to school. ______________________________________

8) He isn't from Peking. ______________________________________

9) That is a pity. ______________________________________

10) You shouldn't eat so much meat. ______________________________________







1) What are typical signal words for the Simple Present? a) just

b) normally c) seldom

d) two weeks ago e) usually

f) yet


a) she agrees b) she annoys

c) she cries d) she hurrys

e) she kissis f) she rushes

g) she teachs

h) she worrys

3) Which actions are in the Simple Present? a) actions happening at the moment of speaking

b) actions beginning in the past in still continuing c) recently completed actions

d) one actios follows after the other e) things in general

f) fixed arrangements, scheduled events

g) repeated actions

4) Which sentences/questions are in the Simple Present? a) Are you Greek?

b) Do you have a brother? c) I don't usually have lunch at school.

d) Martin has been to Montreal. e) Peggy was on holiday.

f) The largest number of people lives in Brooklyn.

g) We have two cars.

D - Negate the sentences.

1) Dave believes in ghosts. ___________________________________________

2) We are from Nigeria. ___________________________________________

3) The phone rings. ___________________________________________

4) She flies to Sofia every April. ___________________________________________

5) They hate fish. ___________________________________________

6) The sun goes around the earth. ___________________________________________

7) The banks close at 2 o’clock. ___________________________________________

8) She wants to become a superstar. ___________________________________________

9) Jane and Sue teach Spanish. ___________________________________________

10) Anne has lunch at home. ___________________________________________







E - Form questions.

1) can / I / to get / you / a glass of water ______________________________________

2) may / I / to come in ______________________________________

3) you / to speak / any Roman language ______________________________________

4) your parents / to wait up for you ______________________________________

5) what / can / we / to do / to find / the stolen bike ______________________________________

6) who / to help / Roger / in the shop (Wer hilft Roger im Laden?)

______________________________________

7) who / to help / Roger / in the shop (Wem hilft Roger im Laden?)

______________________________________

8) how / you / to feel ______________________________________

9) Pat / not to come / with us ______________________________________

10) why / not to clean / you / your shoes ______________________________________

F - Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps.

1) They ____________________ a nice garden. (to have)

2) She ____________________ to lose weight. (to try)

3) Hawaii ____________________ in the Pacific Ocean. (to be)

4) My aunt often ____________________ queues. (to jump)

5) Ally ____________________ his handwriting. (can/not/to read)

6) We sometimes ____________________ around the shops. (to look)

7) I ____________________ travelling. (to enjoy)

8) Water ____________________ when it ____________________. (to expand) (to freeze)

9) David usually ____________________ French on the telephone. (to speak)

10) Stan ____________________ Pat and Steve _______________ rather popular. (to gather) (to be)

G - Ask for the underlined parts.

1) They usually go on holiday in July. ___________________________________________

2) Mel works in an office. ___________________________________________

3) He works 60 hours a week. ___________________________________________

4) The child plays the trumpet. ___________________________________________

5) We write to four pen friends. ___________________________________________

6) I like cycling because it’s fun. ___________________________________________

7) Susan is 25 years old. ___________________________________________

8) Jerry comes from Leeds. ___________________________________________

9) Pamela does not like squash. ___________________________________________

10) Lisa talks about Danny. ___________________________________________





English Tenses - Test


1) I sometimes ______________________________ to the cinema. (to go)

2) Yesterday our teacher ______________________________ ill. (to be)

3) It ______________________________ in the West the next night. (not/to rain)

4) Listen! The baby ______________________________ . (to cry)

5) We ______________________________ our bike soon. (to ride)

6) My father ______________________________ the family car. It still looks dirty. (not/to clean)

7) On Sundays the students ______________________________ early. (not/to get up)

8) ______________________________ Wales? (ever/you/to visit)

9) We ______________________________ the pets now. (to feed)

10) They ______________________________ an essay last month. (to write)

B - Which answers are correct?

1) What are typical signal words for the Simple Present?

a) yesterday b) just

c) sometimes

d) every day e) at the moment

f) often

2) What are typical signal words for the Simple Past? a) yesterday

b) ever c) now

d) three days ago

e) in 1995 f) last month

3) What are typical signal words for the Present Perfect?

a) just b) already

c) yet d) Look!

e) usually

f) two hours ago

4) What are typical signal words for the Present Progressive? a) next week

b) Listen! c) never

d) at the moment e) yesterday

f) now

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5) Which sentences/questions are in the Simple Present?

a) He is from Japan. b) We are not going to feed the pets.

c) Anne does not play chess. d) We play soccer every weekend.

e) She is listening to an audio book. f) Do they go for a walk?

6) Which sentences/questions are in the Simple Past?

a) I lived in Odessa from 1985 to 1986)

b) Emily has just come home from school. c) They play tennis every Friday afternoon.

d) There will be some rain in the East. e) Did you phone me last night?

f) Yesterday my friend invited me to his party.

7) Which sentences/questions are in the Present Perfect? a) We aren't phoning now.

b) I have a brother.

c) She hasn't visited her uncle for half a year. d) Have you ever been to Edinburgh?

e) Last year I was in Salt Lake City. f) I've forgotten my homework.

8) Which sentences/questions are in the Present Progressive?

a) Wait a moment! I'll carry this box for you. b) I'm making a cheese cake right now.

c) Last year we were in France.

d) Have you already had a cup of tea yet? e) Are you cleaning the floor?

f) Are you from New Zealand?

9) Which sentences/questions are in the will-future? a) He'll never make it.

b) We won't be at your party. c) Does this train leave from platform 12?

d) They are coming to the party.

e) Pat is not going to fly to Paris in May. f) I think Sue will arrive at 6 o'clock.

10) Which sentences/questions are in the going to-future?

a) Are they in the school choir? b) Are they going to look for a present?

c) She has never been to Africa. d) The teacher is checking the homework.

e) I am not going to send a text message to Bob.

f) Christine is going to walk to town.







C - Which form is correct? 1)

a) we is playing b) we are plaing

c) we are playing

2) a) he sung

b) he singed

c) he sang

3) a) Susan has written

b) Susan have written

4) a) I were

b) I was

5)

a) they be b) they will be

6)

a) Andy run b) Andy runs

c) Andy rans

7) a) Max tries

b) Max trys

c) Max try

8) a) she understanded

b) she understood

9) a) you are been

b) you have been

c) you has been

10) a) it is going to rain

b) it are going to rain c) it is rain

D - Form affirmative sentences using the given words.

they / to play / cards

1) Simple Present ___________________________________________________________

2) Simple Past ___________________________________________________________

3) Present Progressive ___________________________________________________________

4) Present Perfect ___________________________________________________________

5) will-future ___________________________________________________________

6) going to-future ___________________________________________________________

E - Rewrite the sentences using long or contracted forms. 1) She's not from Cardiff. _________________________________________________

2) We are reading a novel. _________________________________________________

3) They have booked a flight. _________________________________________________

4) I'll carry this bag for you. _________________________________________________

5) He did not make breakfast. _________________________________________________

6) You aren't going to learn the poem. _________________________________________________

7) She's not played the trumpet. _________________________________________________

8) It will not be windy tonight. _________________________________________________

9) He's wearing an old shirt. _________________________________________________

10) We don't like fish. _________________________________________________





F - Negate the following sentences.

1) Tony arrived in Chicago at 11.30. ______________________________________

2) We are cleaning the kitchen. ______________________________________

3) The shop assistant has checked the cash register. ______________________________________

4) The train leaves from platform 7. ______________________________________

5) Susan likes cheese. ______________________________________

6) You'll like this village. ______________________________________

7) They are going to buy a cheap car. ______________________________________

8) He has invited Andy to his party. ______________________________________

9) Mary was late. ______________________________________

10) Mel will be 14 next Sunday. ______________________________________






Word order - Test

A - Form statements using the following words/phrases.

1) she / writes / letters / often ______________________________________

2) to music / Marlen / is listening / now ______________________________________

3) play / they / handball / in the evening / always ______________________________________

4) did / I / my homework / in my room / not ______________________________________

5) in Berlin / can / his uncle / he / visit ______________________________________

6) lunch / we / not / yesterday / had / at school ______________________________________

7) often / it / in Scotland / rains ______________________________________

8) Victoria Station / leaves / the bus / at 7 o'clock ______________________________________

9) he / speaks / well / French ______________________________________

10) Alex / under the shower / the song / sang / loudly ______________________________________

B - Form questions using the following words/phrases.

1) when / get up / you / in the morning ______________________________________

2) like / they / cola ______________________________________

3) who / the window / broke ______________________________________

4) Kaito and Sakura / from Tokyo / are ______________________________________

5) why / James / so tired / is ______________________________________

6) you / your homework / have / done / yet ______________________________________

7) what / Angela / like / for breakfast / does ______________________________________

8) How / your grandmother / is ______________________________________

9) where / has / bought / John / his car ______________________________________

10) the girls / text messages / are / writing ______________________________________

C - Rewite the sentences/questions using the words/phrases in brackets.

1) Have you been to Canada? (ever) ______________________________________

2) We watched the film. (last weekend) ______________________________________

3) The cat is playing. (in the garden) ______________________________________

4) The boy ran out of the room. (quickly) ______________________________________

5) Rita speaks English. (fluently) ______________________________________

6) We have met him. (before) ______________________________________

7) Did you see Mr Fisher? (yesterday morning) ______________________________________

8) They are flying. (to Rome / on Tuesday) ______________________________________

9) She goes to school by bus. (always) ______________________________________

10) He is late. (never) ______________________________________

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D - Which sentence is correct?

1) Which sentence is correct? a) She always arrives late in the morning.

b) She arrives always late in the morning. c) Both sentences are correct.


a) Who are you? b) Where are you?

c) Both sentences are correct.


a) Where are you from? b) From where are you?

c) Beide Fragen sind richtig.

4) Which sentence is correct? a) In the evening I watch TV.

b) I watch TV in the evening.


5) Which sentence is correct? a) Who are you waiting for?

b) For who are you waiting? c) Both sentences are correct.

6) Which sentence is correct? a) My friend gave me a book.

b) My friend gave a book to me. c) Both sentences are correct.


a) He's going to buy a present to his sister. b) He's going to buy his sister a present.



a) They play hockey in the stadium every Friday. b) Every Friday they play hockey in the stadium.


9) Which sentence is correct? a) Judy reads often magazines.

b) Judy often reads magazines.


10) Which sentence is correct? a) We saw last Wednesday a film.

b) Last Wednesday we saw a film. c) Both sentences are correct.

E - Define the unerlined words/phrases.

1) We often play in the gym.

a) subject

b) verb c) adverb of frequency

d) place

2) I can sing well. a) auxiliary

b) verb c) adverb

d) subject

3) Who was in the cinema?

a) verb b) place

c) question word

4) Every Friday he goes to the club. a) time

b) subject

c) place d) verb

5) Emma often arrives late at school.

a) subject b) adverb of frequency

c) place d) verb

e) time

6) Do you like cornflakes?

a) auxiliary

b) object c) subject

d) verb

7) James is telling jokes.

a) subject b) verb

c) object

8) I can't go to the party.

a) subject b) auxiliary

c) place d) verb

9) Why do you buy comics?

a) auxiliary b) question word

c) subject

d) object e) verb

10) Jack flew to Detroit in 2004.

a) subject b) time

c) verb d) place





topic: THERE, THEY’RE, THEIR Fill in each blank space with there, they're or their. 1. I really don't want to go ________ again. 2. I'm always wrong and ________ always right. 3. I really think that ________ the ones who are responsible for this. 4. I fixed ________ car. 5. I didn't know ________ would be so many people here. 6. You mean ________ not coming tonight? 7. Robert was ________ only friend. 8. In Los Angeles, people really love ________ cars. 9. Were ________ many people at the game? 10. He didn't approve of ________ way of life. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: COMMON PROBLEMS IN ESL - This, these, there 1 | level: Intermediate Fill in the blanks with this, these, or there: 1. Q: Who are these people? A:_______________ are our best students. 2. _______________ are many good students in our school. 3. Q: Who is this? A:_______________ is my mother. 4. _______________ is a good restaurant nearby. 5. _______________ book is pretty interesting. 6. _______________ are not my shoes. 7. _______________ aren't any good books in the library. 8. _______________ books are really old. 9. _______________ time I'm going to win the race! 10. _______________ isn’t what I expected. all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: COMMON PROBLEMS IN ESL - This, these, there 2 | level: Intermediate Fill in the blanks with this, these, or there: 1. Why are you talking with _______________ people? 2. I can't see why_______________ is so important. 3. He told me that_______________ were many students here. 4. _______________ isn't much we can do right now. 5. _______________ isn't the right answer. 6. I don't know why _______________ children are laughing. 7. Is _______________ anything I can do to help? 8. Is _______________ your husband? 9. Are _______________ many types of animals in this forest? 10. _______________ things happen. all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Auxiliary Verbs (to be, to do, to have) 1 Fill in each blank space with the correct auxiliary verb: 1. ________ he changed much over the years? a) Has b) Does c) Is 2. ________ she Polish? a) Has b) Does c) Is 3. ________ he like to drive at night? a) Has b) Does c) Is 4. ________ you normally read before you go to bed? a) Do b) Are c) Have 5. ________ I look tired? a) Do b) Am c) Have 6. ________ you seen that movie several times already? a) Do b) Are c) Have 7. ________ he leaving tomorrow? a) Has b) Does c) Is 8. ________ she been to Greece before? a) Has b) Does c) Is 9. ________ they coming at 7? a) Do b) Are c) Have 10. ________ they always cheat? a) Do b) Are c) Have all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Auxiliary Verbs (to be, to do, to have) 2 Fill in each blank space with the correct auxiliary verb: 1. ________ he as mean as people say? a) Is b) Does c) Has 2. ________ he know how to cook well? a) Is b) Does c) Has 3. ________ you upset? a) Are b) Do c) Have 4. ________ you told her yet? a) Are b) Do c) Have 5. ________ they ever been here before? a) Are b) Do c) Have 6. ________ that a good movie? a) Is b) Does c) Has 7. ________ she in love with Marco? a) Is b) Does c) Has 8. ________ you stopped smoking? a) Are b) Do c) Have 9. ________ you play tennis on weekends? a) Are b) Do c) Have 10. ________ your grandmother live in Spain? a) Is b) Does c) Has all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: AUXILIARY VERBS (To be, to do, to have) 3 | level: Intermediate/Advanced Fill in each blank space with the correct auxiliary verb: 1. ________ the teacher explain this properly? a) Did b) Was c) Had 2. ________ the professor angry? a) Did b) Was c) Had 3. ________ you spoken to him before he called you? a) Had b) Did c) Were 4. If you ________ told me, I would have never found out. a) didn't b) weren't c) hadn't 5. ________ they seeing each other? a) Did b) Had c) Were 6. ________ they continue seeing each other? a) Did b) Had c) Were 7. ________ you learn anything? a) Hadn't b) Didn't c) Weren't 8. ________ he in my American History class? a) Didn't b) Wasn't c) Hadn't 9. I realized that I ________ learned a thing (= anything). a) didn't b) wasn't c) hadn't 10. ________ your sister living in Paris for a while? a) Hadn't b) Wasn't c) Didn't all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: The Active Causative Form in English 1 | level: Beginner/Intermediate

Fill in the blanks to complete each ACTIVE CAUSATIVE FORM sentence, explaining how you arranged everything. EX: Jim sent the letter. --> I had Jim send the letter.

1. Tina washed the dishes. --> I had Tina ____________________ the dishes. 2. Robert told us what happened. --> I had Robert ____________________ us what happened. 3. Paula sat next to George. --> I had Paula ____________________ next to George. 4. My mother prepared the appetizers. --> I had my mom ____________________ the appetizers. 5. My brother brought the chairs from the living room. --> I had my brother ____________________ the chairs from the living room. 6. Steve bought some more soft drinks. --> I had Steve ____________________ some more soft drinks. 7. Kathy closed the window. --> I had Kathy ____________________ the window. 8. My sister gave everyone a piece of cake. --> I had my sister ____________________ everyone a piece of cake. 9. Peter asked Steve about his new house. --> I had Peter ____________________ Steve about his new house. 10. Frank drove everyone home. --> I had Frank ____________________ everyone home. © 2009 LearnEnglishFeelGood.com - Free to use at home and in classrooms. Please do not repost online without permission.


topic: The Passive Causative Form in English 1 | level: Beginner/Intermediate

Write the correct response, changing the SIMPLE PAST sentences into PASSIVE CAUSATIVE FORM sentences: EX: Jim sent the letter. --> Jim had the letter sent by Jim.

1. My mother changed the curtains. --> My mom had the curtains ____________________.

2. Thomas washed the car. --> Thomas had the car ____________________.

3. Maria redesigned the web site. --> Maria had the web site ____________________.

4. Kelly took Mr. Brown to the beach. --> Kelly had Mr. Brown ____________________ to

the beach.

5. John brought the cat to the vet. --> John had the cat ____________________ to the

vet.

6. Jane put the vase on the table. --> Jane had the vase ____________________ on the

table.

7. We drove Mr. Jones to the airport. --> We had Mr. Jones____________________ to the

airport.

8. We fed the dog. --> We had the dog ____________________.

9. We gave the money to the homeless shelter. --> We had the money to the homeless

shelter.

10. Thomas cut his hair. --> Thomas had his hair____________________ .




topic: CAUSATIVE STRUCTURES 1 REMEMBER: There are two basic causative structures - an active one (ex: "I had Mike fix my computer", "I let him go there"), and a passive one (ex: "I had my computer fixed"). The causative is often used with the following verbs: TO HAVE, TO LET, TO MAKE, TO GET. 1. The sunshine made me ________ of our trip to Mexico. a) think b) to think c) thinking 2. I had my hair ________ last night. a) trim b) trimmed c) trimming 3. I'm going to ________ after the concert. a) have me picked up b) have him to pick me up c) have him pick me up 4. He is going to ________ next week. a) have fixed his car b) have his car fixed c) have his car fix 5. Susan had ________. a) the windows cleaned b) the windows clean c) the windows be cleaned 6. I'll let you ________ my car. a) to drive b) drive c) driving 7. Hey, do you want me to help you ________? a) to pack b) packing c) pack 8. Why don't you ________ with my friends? a) let me to go out b) let me go out c) let me go to 9. I had my wallet ________ yesterday. a) stolen b) stole c) to steal 10. I had Juan ________ yesterday. a) to fix my door b) fix my door c) fixed my door all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: CAUSATIVE STRUCTURES 2 REMEMBER: There are two basic causative structures - an active one (ex: "I had Mike fix my computer", "I let him go there"), and a passive one (ex: "I had my computer fixed"). The causative is often used with the following verbs: TO HAVE, TO LET, TO MAKE, TO GET. 1. I'm going to have Mike ________ my computer to see what is wrong. a) look at b) to look at c) looked at 2. One of my wisdom teeth really hurt, so I went to the dentist to have it ________. a) remove b) removed c) to be removed 3. Are you going to ________ like this? a) let him to suffer b) allow him suffer c) let him suffer 4. Jimmy is dead. The mafia boss ________. a) had killed b) had him killed c) had him to be killed 5. Julie will not let her daughter ________ the boy from across the street. a) marry b) to marry c) married 6. I had the wall ________ when I was renovating my apartment. a) to be knocked down b) knocked down c) knock down 7. I ________ her and apologize. a) made him to call b) made him called c) made him call 8. I have ________ many times. a) my heart broken b) had my heart broken c) had my heart broke 9. The authorities ________ as soon as they found out she was there illegally. a) had her deported b) have her deport c) had her to be deported 10. I had some tests ________, but they didn’t find anything. a) done b) to be done c) have done all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: CAUSATIVE STRUCTURES 3 REMEMBER: There are two basic causative structures - an active one (ex: "I had Mike fix my computer", "I let him go there"), and a passive one (ex: "I had my computer fixed"). The causative is often used with the following verbs: TO HAVE, TO LET, TO MAKE, TO GET. 1. She ________ that he wouldn't tell anyone. a) made him promised b) made him promise c) promised to make 2. Does your tooth still hurt? Yes, I have to get a dentist ________ soon. a) look at it b) to get it looked at c) to look at it 3. I ________ a couple of days ago. a) had my bike to be fixed b) had my bike fix c) had my bike fixed 4. I will not ________ with this! a) allow you get away b) let you get away c) to let you get away 5. Don't ________ these things about you! a) let him say b) let him to say c) let him said 6. The movie ________ sad. a) made to feel b) made him feel c) made him to feel 7. I get my ________ from my other address. a) mail forward b) mail to forward c) mail forwarded 8. Have your assistant ________ these letters immediately! a) to send b) to be sent c) send 9. He ________ yesterday. a) had his hair cut b) had his hair to be cut c) had hair to be cut 10. The professor ________ early. a) to let the students leave b) let the student leave c) let the student to leave all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: CONDITIONAL TENSES For each sentence, choose the correct tense of the verb. 1. If I ________ you, I would apologize to her right away. (to be) a) was b) were c) have been 2. If I run into her, I ________ her that you're looking for her. (to tell) a) would tell b) tell c) will tell 3. If you ________ that again, I will call the police. (to do) a) to do b) do c) will do 4. He would never have asked her out on a date if she ________ him first. (to kiss) a) hadn't kissed b) didn't kiss c) will not kiss 5. If you were her, what ________? (to do) a) would you do b) did you do c) do you do 6. If she hadn't gone to England, she ________ Orlando Bloom. (to meet) a) would not meet b) did not meet c) would not have met 7. If it doesn't start snowing, we ________ this evening. (to go skiing) a) won't go skiing b) wouldn't go skiing c) don't go skiing 8. If you had saved some money earlier, you ________ broke right now. (to be) a) would not have been b) will not be c) are not 9. If I ________ at the airport so late, I would not have missed my flight. (to arrive) a) didn't arrive b) hadn't arrived c) would not arrive 10. If you buy one t-shirt, you ________ the second one free (to get). a) will have gotten b) would get c) get all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: CONDITIONAL TENSES (part 2) For each sentence, choose the correct tense of the verb. 1. If I lose my job, I ________ for a new one. (to look) a) will look b) would look c) look 2. If she hadn't told me to stay, I ________. (to go) a) will go b) would have gone c) would go 3. She ________ to come to the party if she had known that her ex- boyfriend would be there. (to agree) a) would not agree b) did not agree c) would not have agreed 4. If you come tonight, I ________ enchiladas. (to make) a) will make b) would make c) will have made 5. If I were him, I ________that job. (to take) a) would take b) did take c) will take 6. He will never speak to me again if he ________ what happened. (to find out) a) will have found out b) finds out c) would find out 7. Our cat ________ you if you rub her belly. (to bite) a) will bite b) would bite c) would have bitten 8. I ________ you if I hadn't thought it was important. (to tell) a) will not tell b) wouldn't have told c) would not tell 9. If I ________ you were coming, I would have prepared lunch. (to know) a) knew b) had known c) will know 10. If I were you, I ________ to the beach instead of going to work. (to go) a) will have gone b) will go c) would go all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


TOPIC: CONTRACTIONS 1 | LEVEL: Beginner

Rewrite each of the following sentences, substituting the bolded phrase with its contraction: EX: I am from Thailand. = I'm from Thailand.

1) She is from Germany. = __________________ from Germany.

2) We have not seen that movie. = We __________________ seen that movie.

3) Joes does not speak Spanish. = John __________________ speak Spanish.

4) We have tried to explain this to him. = __________________ tried to explain this to

him.

5) I will not call them. = I __________________ call them.

6) They are not coming here. = They __________________ coming here.

7) I cannot understand her. = I __________________ understand her.

8) You are my best friend. = __________________ my best friend.

9) I have seen that man before. = __________________ seen that man before.

10) We could not come last night. = We __________________ come last night.


Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: CONDITIONALS: The first conditional structure 1 Choose the correct response for each of the sentences: 1. If you _________ greasy food, you will become fat. a) eat b) will eat 2. If your sister goes to Paris, she _________ a good time. a) has b) will have 3. If he _________ that, he will be sorry. a) will do b) does 4. If I leave now, I ________ in New York by 8:00 PM. a) will arrive b) arrive 5. You ________ on your test if you don't study. a) won't do well b) don't do well 6. They won't know the truth if you ________ them. a) won't tell b) don't tell 7. If I bake a cake, ________ have some? a) will you b) do you 8. If he ________ you, will you answer the phone? a) will call b) calls 9. If you don't go to the party I ________ very upset. a) am b) will be 10. If you get a haircut you ________ much better. a) will look b) look all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Future tenses (Part 1) Choose the correct verb tense for each sentence: 1. By the time I'm 60, I ________ (lose) all my hair. a) will have lost b) will lose 2. I won't be able to talk to you in 15 minutes because I ________ (do) my homework. a) will do b) will be doing 3. By the time I get home, my wife ________ (eat) the whole cake. a) will have eaten b) will be eating 4. I ________ (talk) to my son about his poor test results. a) will talk b) will be talking 5. This time tomorrow I ________ (swim) in the ocean. a) will swim b) will be swimming 6. I ________ (see) you at 7. a) will have seen b) will see 7. By the time the guests arrive, I ________ (clean) the room. a) will have cleaned b) will clean 8. I decided that I ________ (become) a doctor. a) will be becoming b) will become 9. I ________ (travel) for the next month. a) will travel b) will be traveling 10. I'm really tired today - I ________ (do) my exercises tomorrow. a) will do b) will be doing all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Future tenses (Part 2) Choose the correct verb tense for each sentence: 1. Tomorrow I ________ (paint) all day. a) will be painting b) will paint 2. By the time we get there, the store ________ (close). a) will close b) will have closed 3. I ________ (see) you tomorrow at 3:00 PM. a) will see b) see 4. After we finish this video, I ________ (see) all of this director's movies. a) will see b) will have seen 5. Can I come over in an hour? No, I ________ (clean) the house. a) will clean b) will be cleaning 6. This time next week, I ________ (drink) wine in Argentina. a) will be drinking b) will drink 7. She doesn't realize what kind of person he is, but she ________ (find out). a) will be finding out b) will find out 8. She insulted me. I ________ (speak) to her again! a) will never speak b) will have never spoken 9. If he continues drinking so fast, he ________ (drink) the whole bottle by midnight. a) will have drunk b) will be drinking 10. She ________ (tell) me when her birthday is. a) will not be telling b) won't tell all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: GERUND or INFINITIVE? Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") or the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb. example: “I love walking in the park (walk)” 1. You are not allowed _________ on the airplane. (smoke) 2. I couldn't help _________ when he tripped! (laugh) 3. I enjoy _________ to clubs. (go) 4. She expects people _________ her, but she never helps anyone! (help) 5. My doctor advised me _________ smoking. (quit) 6. Please stop _________. I can hear you fine! (shout) 7. I don't feel like _________. Let's go out to a restaurant. (cook) 8. Would you mind _________ the window? It's very hot in here. (open) 9. My remote control doesn't work. Try _________ the batteries. (change) 10. In Los Angeles, _________ is not allowed in any building. (smoke) all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: GERUND or INFINITIVE? (part 2) Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") or the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb. example: “I love walking in the park (walk)” 1. Sometimes _________ the truth can be difficult. (tell) 2. I don't understand why you have_________ so much. (swear) 3. Don't forget _________ the lights when you leave the room. (to turn off) 4. You need _________ your hair. It's getting very long. (cut) 5. Stop _________ him and let him finish saying what he wants to say. (interrupt) 6. Hey, do you want _________ to the movies tonight? (go) 7. Hey, how about _________ to see a movie tonight? (go ) 8. I'm not interested in _________ an expensive car. (buy) 9. It's true that _________ English can be fun. (learn) 10. I suggest _________ a vacation. (take) all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Gerund or Infinitive? (part 3) Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") OR the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb: 1. When I mentioned __________ married, she didn't say anything. a) getting b) to get 2. If he keeps __________ things from work, he's going to get fired. a) to steal b) stealing 3. Bill enjoys __________ mystery novels. a) to read b) reading 4. I plan __________ to college in the fall. a) to go b) going 5. I plan on __________ to college in the fall. a) to go b) going 6. I suggested __________ to a restaurant after the movie. a) to go b) going 7. The doctor wants __________ with you. a) to speak b) speaking 8. I really miss __________ as a flight attendant. a) to work b) working 9. The little boy's teacher asked __________ with his mother. a) to talk b) talking 10. I don't mind __________ with your cat. I love cats. a) playing b) to play all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: GERUND or INFINITIVE? 4 Fill in each space with either the gerund ("-ing") OR the infinitive (to ...) form of the verb. Example: "Reading in the dark is difficult." OR "Don't forget to brush your teeth." 1. _____ is bad for your health. a) To smoke b) Smoking 2. What do you want _____ tonight? a) to do b) doing 3. Her daughter decided _____ a veterinarian. a) to become b) becoming 4. I have decided on _____ a veterinarian. a) to become b) becoming 5. I hope _____ to Brazil this summer. a) to travel b) traveling 6. The man from Venezuela appears _____ the best dancer in the group. a. to be b) being 7. I learned _____ French while I was living in Switzerland. a) to speak b) speaking 8. I remember _____ her at the beach last week. a) to see b) seeing 9. Don't forget _____ your mother! a) to call b) calling 10. She promised _____ to the theater with me. a) to go b) going all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Irregular verbs (simple past/present perfect) 1 | level: Beg./Intermediate

Choose the correct verb tense for each of the verbs (in parentheses):

1. He ________ to get very angry. (to begin)

a) begun b) began

2. I ________ my glasses when I fell. (to break)

a) broken b) broke

3. Those kids have ________ five windows playing baseball. (to break)

a) broken b) broke

4. I have ________ studying French. (to begin)

a) begun b) began

5. He told me that he had ________ all the work himself. (to do)

a) done b) did

6. Have you ________ yet today? (to eat)

a) ate b) eaten

7. My father has ________ me to talk to you. (to forbid)

a) forbidden b) forbade

8. I ________ him stealing that woman's purse. (to catch)

a) caught b) catched

9. He must have ________ 8 beers last night. (to drink)

a) drank b) drunk

10. I ________ down and broke my arm.

a) fallen b) fell



topic: Irregular verbs (simple past/present perfect) 2 | level: Beg./Intermediate

Choose the correct verb tense for each of the verbs (in parentheses):

1. I ________ a tire on the way to work. (to blow)

a) blew b) blown

2. We have ________ to the seaside resort many times. (to drive)

a) drove b) driven

3. I haven't ________ a bike in three years. (to ride)

a) rode b) ridden

4. Someone has ________ 10 books from the library. (to steal)

a) stolen b) stole

5. Godzilla ________ up and began attacking the city. (to rise)

a) rose b) risen

6. The song that she ________ was very pretty. (to sing)

a) sung b) sang

7. I have ________ her many emails, but I've never received a response. (to write)

a) written b) wrote

8. I ________ out those shoes long ago. (to wear)

a) worn b) wore

9. He said that he ________ two aspirins last night. (to take)

a) taken b) took

10. He ________ across the lake. (to swim)

a) swum b) swam



topic: Basic Modals Exercise 1 For each sentence, choose the modal (should, can, must) that is most appropriate. NB: In American English, “must” often sounds old-fashioned and/or bossy - it’s more natural in most cases to say “have to” as in “You have to be at the airport at 9” not “You must be at the airport at 9”. 1. She looks pretty sick - I think she ________ go to a doctor. a) should b) can 2. You’ve been driving all day - You ________ be exhausted! a) should b) must 3. You ________ smoke so much. It’s bad for your health. a) can’t b) shouldn’t 4. Hey I’m lost - ________ you help me? a) Can b) Should 5. You have such a beautiful voice - You ________ sing for us! a) should b) can 6. I know he speaks five languages, but ________ he speak Arabic? a) should b) can 7. That looks very expensive. It ________ have cost a fortune! a) should b) must 8. I ________ believe that you failed your test! a) can’t b) shouldn’t 9. I’m on my way. I ________ be there in about 10 minutes. a) should b) can 10. I’m sorry - I ________ afford that. a) can’t b) shouldn’t all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Basic Modals Exercise 2 For each sentence, choose the modal (should, can, must) that is most appropriate. NB: In American English, “must” often sounds old-fashioned and/or bossy - it’s more natural in most cases to say “have to” as in “You have to be at the airport at 9” not “You must be at the airport at 9”. 1. This ________ be dangerous if you don’t have the right equipment. a) should b) can 2. You ________ yell at your parents. It’s not nice. a) shouldn’t b) can’t 3. I ________ have seen that movie eight times. a) must b) can 4. I can’t allow you to hang around here = I ________ have you hanging around here. a) shouldn’t b) can’t 5. Isn’t that Charlie’s umbrella? Yes, he ________ have left it here yesterday. a) should b) must 6. ________ I borrow your pen for a minute? a) Can b) Should 7. ________ you speak Japanese? No, I can’t. a) Can b) Must 8. It’s late. I ________ get going. a) can b) should 9. I saw that pen this morning… it ________ be around here somewhere. a) must b) can 10. I ________ understand what he’s saying. a) shouldn’t b) can’t all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


TOPIC: Mixed Modals #3 (Can, Should, Must) | LEVEL: Intermediate

Choose the correct, most natural sounding option:

1. Why ________ I care about your problems?

a) can b) should

2. Tom and Rebecca give their daughter a lot of presents. They ________ really love her.

a) can b) must

3. We ________ go out to that new Italian restaurant tonight.

a) should b) must

4. Everyone who crosses the border ________ show his/her passport.

a) must b) should

5. P1: When is Tom coming? P2: He's on his way. He ________ be here any minute.

a) must b) should

6. P1: ________ my friend sleep over? P2: Yes, but he'll have to get permission from his

parents.

a) Can b) Should

7. ________ you always be so mean to everyone?

a) Can b) Must

8. ________ you please try to be nicer to your brother?

a) Must b) Can

9. I ________ get here earlier because of the traffic on the freeway.

a) shouldn't b) couldn't

10. P1: Which language ________ I learn - French or Italian? P2: I think you ________

learn French.

a) should b) must




topic: MIXED VERB TENSES 1 For each sentence, choose the correct tense of the verb. 1. John ________ in San Diego for the past 3 years (and he still lives there). a) lived b) was lived c) has lived 2. My brother ________ in San Diego up until last year. a) was lived b) was living c) has lived 3. I worked as a graphic designer before I ________ to England. a) came b) have come c) did come 4. ________ reading the paper yet? a) Were you finished b) Have you finished c) Are you finishing 5. I ________ in love three times in my life. a) was being b) was c) have been 6. I ________ in love with Mary, but she left me for another man. a) have been b) was being c) was 7. Frank ________ tennis for three years when he was at school. a) played b) has played c) was play 8. _________ me last night? a) Have you called b) Did you call c) Were you called 9. I was at the club yesterday, but I _________ you. a) haven't seen b) did not saw c) did not see 10. I ________ this upset in many years! a) haven't been b) was not c) was not being all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: MIXED VERB TENSES 2 Choose the best, most correct verb tense to complete each sentence: 1. I ________ a shower when you called. a) was taking b) took c) was taken 2. My brother ________ to Europe until he went there last year. a) has never been b) had never been c) was never 3. Diane ________ very sick but she decided to go out anyway. a) was feeling b) has been feeling c) has felt 4. He ________ her all night. a) has called b) call c) was calling 5. I ________ to go swimming but the water was too cold. a) have wanted b) wanted c) have been wanting 6. I ________ able to sleep well for a week now. a) didn't was b) was not c) haven't been 7. When I first saw her, she ________ on the balcony. a) was standing b) has stood c) has been standing 8. Really? You moved to a new apartment? How long ________ there? a) have you been living b) did you live c) did you living 9. Every time I see that movie, it _______ me cry. a) has made b) made c) makes 10. I ________ smoking three years ago. a) have stopped b) have been stopping c) stopped all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: MIXED VERB TENSES (part 3) For each sentence, choose the correct tense of the verb. 1. I ________ for seven hours last night. a) was slept b) slept c) has slept 2. I ________ that you were here. a) wasn't knowing b) didn't knew c) didn't know 3. When I came to this city, I ________ anyone. a) haven't known b) didn't know c) wasn't knowing 4. You know where I live - I ________ in the same place for the past three years. a) have been living b) had lived c) was living 5. You ________ my brother, have you? a) haven't seen b) didn't see c) didn’t saw 6. Where ________ last night? a) have you gone b) did you went c) did you go 7. I ________ in bed when I heard the accident outside. a) was lying b) lay c) have lain 8. Did you just _________ me a liar? a) call b) called c) have called 9. She is a mean person. I don't like ________ to her. a) talk b) talking c) have talk 10. I don't know how ________. a) dance b) dancing c) to dance all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Mixed Verb Tenses 4 For each sentence, choose the correct form of the verb. 1. By the time I got to the hotel, ________ any rooms left. (to be) a) there weren't b) there hadn't been c) there isn't 2. I was afraid to ask her out because she ________ me before. (to reject) a) was rejecting b) had rejected c) rejected 3. I ________ to music when she came in. (to listen) a) was listening b) listened c) have been listening 4. What have you been doing? I ________ a lot. (to work) a) have worked b) worked c) have been working 5. Last night I ________ that I was living in France. (to dream) a) have been dreaming b) have dreamed c) dreamt 6. I don't know why you insist on ________ to Cambodia. (to go) a) going b) to go c) to be going 7. The movie that we ________ last Monday was really awful. (to see) a) have seen b) saw c) were seeing 8. He ________ his granddaughter daily. (to call) a) calling b) calls c) is calling 9. I read the book that you gave me - could you ________ me another one? (to lend) a) to lend b) will lend c) lend 10. He ________ her if she hadn't waved to him. (to see) a) didn't see b) would not have seen c) will not have seen all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Mixed Verb Tenses 5 For each sentence, choose the correct form of the verb. 1. I never ________ you that I loved her, I only said that I liked her. (to tell) a) told b) have told c) was telling 2. I ________ to Greece until Sally and I went there last summer. (to be) a) have never been b) had never been c) was never being 3. By the time I'm 50, I ________ a million dollars. (to make) a) will make b) would make c) will have made 4. I want ________ the exercises for advanced students. (to try) a) try b) to try c) to have tried 5. Hey, you ________ at the computer all day. You should really take a break. (to sit) a) have been sitting b) were sitting c) did sit 6. He claimed that he had never seen that man, but I know that ________. a) he did b) he had c) he was 7. What ________ to her about last night? (to speak) a) have you spoken b) you spoke c) did you speak 8. What have you been doing all day? _________ TV? (to watch) a) watch b) watching c) have watched 9. She ________ lunch when someone rang the doorbell. (to prepare) a) was preparing b) prepared c) has been preparing 10. She never ________ when someone leaves her a message. (to call back) a) has called back b) calls back c) will call back all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES t Each of the sentences below is in the PASSIVE VOICE. Write the correct form of each verb in brackets:

opic: THE PASSIVE VOICE 1

1. Tom was ______________ many times to stop talking in class. (tell) 2. He was ______________ by the movie. (disappoint) 3. He was ______________ by his brother to go to the beach. (convince) 4. The present was ______________ to her by her co-worker. (give) 5. The thief was ______________ by the police. (catch) 6. This book is being ______________ by all the students. (read) 7. "Jitterbug Perfume" was ______________ by Tom Robbins. (write) 8. A new shopping mall is going to be ______________ in Pasadena. (build) 9. Many mistakes were ______________ by the students. (make) 10. The meeting was ______________ in the conference room. (hold) all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES t The first sentence is in the ACTIVE VOICE. Choose the most correct way of saying the same thing in the PASSIVE VOICE:

opic: THE PASSIVE VOICE 2

1. They were interviewing her for the job. She ________________ for the job. a) was being interviewed b) was interviewed c) has been interviewed 2. Tom is writing the letter. The letter ________________ by Tom. a) was written b) is being written c) has been written 3. Everyone understands English. English ________________ by everyone. a) is understood b) has been understood c) was understood 4. The employees brought up this issue during the meeting. This issue ________________ by the employees during the meeting. a) has been brought up b) is brought up c) was brought up 5. The professor told him not to talk in class. He ________________ by the professor not to talk in class. a) has been told b) was told c) was being told 6. They say that women are smarter than men. Women ________________ to be smarter than men. a) were being said b) were said c) are said 7. The fire has destroyed the house. The house ________________ by the fire. a) has been destroyed b) was being destroyed c) is destroyed 8. She would have told you. You ________________ by her. a) would have been told b) would be told c) were being told 9. She would reject the offer. The offer ________________ by her. a) will have been rejected b) would be rejected c) will be rejected 10. This surprises me. I ________________ by this. a) would have been surprised b) will be surprised c) am surprised all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: THE PASSIVE VOICE 3 | level: Advanced The first sentence is in the ACTIVE VOICE. Choose the most correct way of saying the same thing in the PASSIVE VOICE: 1. They passed me up for that position. I ________________ for that position. a) was passed up b) was being passed up c) am passed up 2. By tomorrow, I will have bought the car. By tomorrow, the car ________________ by me. a) was being bought b) will have been bought c) was bought 3. John bought the Picasso painting. The Picasso painting ________________ by John. a) was bought b) will have been bought c) is bought 4. Most students misunderstand this story. This story ________________ by most students. a) was misunderstood b) has been misunderstood c) is misunderstood 5. My brother carried the groceries into room. The groceries ________________ by my brother into the room. a) were being carried b) have been carried c) were carried 6. Juan is preparing the enchiladas. The enchiladas ________________ by Juan. a) are being prepared b) were being prepared c) are prepared 7. His brother was telling him to calm down. He ________________ to calm down by his brother. a) is being told b) was being told c) is told 8. A dog bit me. I ________________ by a dog. a) was being bitten b) was bitten c) have been bitten 9. The movers have delivered the furniture. The furniture ________________ by the movers. a) will have been delivered b) would be delivered c) has been delivered 10. This city will surprise you. You ________________ by this city. a) are surprised b) will be surprised c) will have been surprised all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


TOPIC: THE PASSIVE VOICE: passive voice sentences in the simple past 1 | LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate

Fill in the blanks to change each active voice sentence into a passive voice sentence: EX: Henry Miller wrote that book. --> That book was written by Henry Miller. 1. The president gave John an award. --> John ___________________ an award by the president. 2. Everyone saw them. --> They ___________________ by everyone. 3. The police brought him here. --> He ___________________ here by the police. 4. The firefighters saved the women. --> The women ___________________ by the firefighters. 5. All the students understood the explanation. --> The explanation ___________________ by all the students. 6. Mrs. Richardson filed two complaints. --> Two complaints ___________________ by Mrs. Richardson. 7. That man stole my wallet. --> My wallet ___________________ by that man. 8. Everyone knew them. --> They ___________________ by everyone. 9. A snake bit him. --> He ___________________ by a snake. 10. Thomas and his brother built that house. --> That house ___________________ by Thomas and his brother. © 2009 LearnEnglishFeelGood.com - Free to use at home and in classrooms. Please do not repost online without permission.


TOPIC: THE PASSIVE VOICE: passive voice sentences in the simple present 1 | LEVEL: Intermediate

Everyone in the house has a task that he or she normally does. Describe what everyone does, changing each active voice sentence into a passive voice sentence: EX: John buys the food. --> The food is bought by John. 1. Thomas washes the dishes. --> The dishes __________________________ by Thomas. 2. Frank feeds the dogs. --> The dogs __________________________ by Frank. 3. Maria prepares the food. --> The food __________________________ by Maria. 4. David cleans the kitchen. --> The kitchen __________________________ by David. 5. My father pays the bills. --> The bills __________________________ by my father. 6. The gardener trims the bushes. --> The bushes __________________________ by the gardener. 7. Helen sets the table. --> The table __________________________ by Helen. 8. My mother waters the plants. --> The plants __________________________ by my mother. 9. Arthur does the laundry. --> The laundry __________________________ by Arthur. 10. My uncle drives us to school. --> We __________________________ to school by my uncle. © 2009 LearnEnglishFeelGood.com - Free to use at home and in classrooms. Please do not repost online without permission.


topic: PAST CONTINUOUS tense Choose the correct form of the PAST CONTINUOUS tense: 1. The children ________ outside. a) were playing b) was playing 2. The dog ________ at us. a) were barking b) was barking 3. My teacher ________ the exercise to me. a) were explaining b) was explaining 4. I ________ to my mp3 player. a) were listening b) was listening 5. Those people ________ towards the library. a) were walking b) was walking 6. The cook ________ a tasty meal. a) were preparing b) was preparing 7. I ________ to fix my computer. a) were trying b) was trying 8. My friend and I ________ basketball. a) were playing b) was playing 9. The police officers ________ the thief. a) were chasing b) was chasing 10. My sister and my brother ________. a) were singing b) was singing all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PAST CONTINUOUS tense (Part 2) Change each sentence into the past continuous tense. EX: "I played baseball --> I was playing baseball": 1. I spoke to my teacher. I was ____________ to my teacher. 2. She listened to the song. She was ____________ to the song. 3. My friend laughed at my joke. My friend was ____________ at my joke. 4. She was silly. She was ____________ silly. 5. I sang. I was ____________ yesterday. 6. They did their homework. They were ____________ their homework. 7. My boss planned a meeting. My boss was____________ a meeting. 8. We had a party. We were ____________ a party. 9. The band played a beautiful song. The band was ____________ a beautiful song. 10. I tried to explain. I was ____________ to explain. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PAST PARTICIPLES 1 Fill in each blank space with the correct past participle for each verb. EX: write-->written 1. sing: _____________________ 2. know: _____________________ 3. try: _____________________ 4. believe: _____________________ 5. study: _____________________ 6. see: _____________________ 7. fall: _____________________ 8. laugh: _____________________ 9. cry: _____________________ 10. understand: _____________________ all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: PAST PARTICIPLES 2 Fill in each blank space with the correct past participle for each verb. EX: write-->written 1. bring: _____________________ 2. say: _____________________ 3. tell: _____________________ 4. drive: _____________________ 5. take: _____________________ 6. walk: _____________________ 7. come: _____________________ 8. paint: _____________________ 9. go: _____________________ 10. finish: _____________________ all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Present Perfect verb tense Change each sentence into the present perfect tense. EX: "I am playing baseball --> I have played baseball" 1. I am speaking to you. I have ____________ to you. 2. That man is driving a car. That man has ____________ a car. 3. My friend is sleeping. My friend has ____________ . 4. She is in Prague. She has ____________ in Prague. 5. They are arguing about money. They have ____________ money. 6. They are taking a test. They have ____________ a test. 7. She is eating. She has ____________. 8. I am listening to music. I have ____________ to music. 9. The musician is playing a song. The musician has ____________ a song. 10. She is flying to Berlin. She has ____________ to Berlin. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Present Perfect verb tense (Part 2) Change each sentence into the present perfect tense. EX: "I played baseball --> I have played baseball" 1. I ate vegetables. I have ____________ vegetables. 2. I came. I have____________ . 3. My cousins sold their car. They have ____________ their car. 4. I told a story. I have ____________ a story. 5. They saw my friend. They have ____________ my friend. 6. We cleaned our room. We have ____________ our room. 7. I flew to Mexico City. I have ____________ to Mexico City. 8. I thought about going on vacation. I have ____________ about going on vacation. 9. I spoke to Mary about you. I have____________ to Mary about you. 10. She chose the blue pants. She has ____________ the blue pants. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: SIMPLE PRESENT OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS? Choose which verb tense (simple present or present continuous) fits better. 1. I always ________ my best. a) try b) am trying 2. I'm sorry, ________ to me? a) are you talking b) did you talk 3. I ________ to the mountains this weekend. a) go b) am going 4. What time ________ lunch? a) do you normally eat b) are you normally eating 5. I have to go to bed early tonight because my train ________ at 6:00 AM tomorrow morning. a) is leaving b) leaves 6. We normally eat lunch at noon, but today ________ at 1. a) we're eating b) we eat 7. How long ________ the flu. a) did you have b) were you having 8. ________ a good time? Yes, I'm really enjoying this. a) Are you having b) Do you have 9. We ________ breakfast when she walked into the room. a) had b) were having 10. Don't talk so loudly - Brian ________ to sleep. a) tries b) is trying all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PRESENT CONTINUOUS or SIMPLE PRESENT tense? Part 2 Choose whether the verb should be in the PRESENT CONTINUOUS or the SIMPLE PRESENT tense: 1. I always ________ before I go to sleep. a) am reading b) read 2. She ________ French, but she doesn't speak Italian. a) speaks b) is speaking 3. She ________ right now. a) speaks b) is speaking 4. Next week we ________ to the theater. a) go b) are going 5. (Generally) I ________ Mexican food. a) love b) am loving 6. How do you feel? I ________ great! a) am feeling b) feel 7. Listen - I ________ to explain this to you. a) am trying b) try 8. Tomorrow I ________ to see my friend. a) am going b) go 9. Where is she now? She ________ home. a) walks b) is walking 10. How does she usually get to work? She ________. a) is walking b) walks all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: PRESENT CONTINUOUS or SIMPLE PRESENT tense? Part 3 Choose whether the verb should be in the PRESENT CONTINUOUS or the SIMPLE PRESENT tense: 1. I usually ________ to rock music. a) listen b) am listening 2. What is she doing? She ________ to music. a) listens b) is listening 3. My professor always ________ very slowly. a) is speaking b) speaks 4. What are you doing tonight? We ________ to see a movie. a) are going b) go 5. He normally ________ very fast. a) drives b) is driving 6. I never ________ what to expect. a) am knowing b) know 7. I'm sorry, Angela can't come to the phone - she ________ a shower. a) is taking b) takes 8. I ________ home right now. a) go b) am going 9. Those girls ________ out every Friday. a) are going b) go 10. (Generally) I ________ classical music. a) like b) am liking all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: REPORTED SPEECH 1 REMEMBER: With reported speech, the pattern is the following: 1. simple present becomes simple past 2. future tenses becomes conditional 3. present continuous becomes past continuous 4. present perfect becomes past perfect 5. commands (ex. come!) become infinitive (ex. to come) Choose the best response: 1. "He will come tomorrow." She told me that he ________ tomorrow. a) is coming b) will come c) would come 2. "I see the clouds." He told me that she ________ the clouds. a) sees b) is seeing c) saw 3. "My mother is taking the bus to work tomorrow." He told me that his mother ________ the bus to work tomorrow. a) is taking b) was taking c) will take 4. "I will call you." I told her that I ________ her. a) will call b) would call c) would have called 5. "I have been there." She told me that she ________ there. a) had been b) has been c) was 6. "I will be studying tomorrow." I told him that I ________ tomorrow. a) will be studying b) would be studying c) will study 7. "Open the window!" He asked me ________ the window. a) to open b) open c) opened 8."I am happy." She told me that she ________ happy. a) has been b) is c) was 9. "I have seen that movie." He told me that he ________ that movie. a) had seen b) will have seen c) has seen 10. "I am flying to India tomorrow." He told me that he ________ tomorrow. a) is flying b) was flying c) will fly all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: REPORTED SPEECH 2 REMEMBER: With reported speech, the pattern is the following: 1. simple present becomes simple past 2. future tenses becomes conditional 3. present continuous becomes past continuous 4. present perfect becomes past perfect 5. commands (ex. come!) become infinitive (ex. to come) Choose the best response: 1. "She will visit us next week.” She told me that she ________ next week. a) would visit us b) will visit us c) visits us 2. "I talk to my brother every day." He told me that he ________ to his brother. a) was talking b) talked c) is talking 3. "My friend will help me study." She told me that her friend ________ her study. a) will help b) helps c) would help 4. "Mary is living in Miami.” My friend told me that Mary ________ in Miami. a) lives b) was living c) is living 5. "I have seen that movie.” She told me that she ________ that movie. a) had seen b) has seen c) saw 6. "I will be in Paris next week." I told him that I ________ in Paris next week. a) will be b) would be c) am 7. "Turn off the light!" He asked me ________ the light. a) to turned off b) turn off c) to turn off 8."I am a good dancer." She told me that she ________ a good dancer. a) is b) was c) will be 9. "I have been to that bar." He told me that he ________ to that bar. a) had been b) will have been c) is being 10. "I am writing an email to my girlfriend." He told me that he ________ an email to his girlfriend. a) is writing b) was writing c) writes all content © 2007 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


TOPIC: REPORTED SPEECH IN ENGLISH: Mixed tenses 3

Choose the best (most grammatically correct) response to complete each sentence. REMEMBER - All of these examples have the reporting verb (said, told, etc.) in the PAST: 1. "My grandfather is going to cook dinner for us."

She told me that her grandfather ________ dinner for us. a) would cook b) was cooking c) cooks 2. "I loved him very much." My sister told me that she ________ him very much. a) was loving b) loved c) would love 3. "Marta is learning Vietnamese." He told me that Marta ________ Vietnamese. a) will learn b) is learning c) was learning 4. "I've been to Greece."

My friend told me that he ________ to Greece. a) been b) had been c) was 5. "I'll talk to the general about this." The colonel said that he ________ to the general about this. a) would talk b) will talk c) talked 6. "Tell me your name." She asked me ________ her my name. a) tell b) to tell c) told 7. "I run a successful design studio." Victor told the man that he ________ a successful design studio. a) running b) was running c) ran 8. "I am a good dancer."

She told me that she ________ a good dancer. a) is b) was c) will be 9. "I have been to that bar." He told me that he ________ to that bar. a) had been b) will have been c) is being 10. "I am writing an email to my girlfriend."

He told me that he ________ an email to his girlfriend. a) is writing b) was writing c) writes


TOPIC: REPORTED SPEECH IN ENGLISH: Commands 1

Complete each sentence pair by "reporting" what was said in the first sentence. Fill in any words that are missing: EX: JOHN: "Go away!" John told us to go away. 1. MRS. SMITH: "Don't play in front of my window!"

Mrs. Smith told us __________________________________________

2. YOUR MOTHER: "Come back in one hour."

Your mother told me __________________________________________.

3. TOM: "Call me in the evening."

Tom told us __________________________________________.

4. YOU: "Come with us!"

They told Mary __________________________________________.

5. HEATHER: "Don't say that!"

HEATHER told you __________________________________________.

6. GEORGE: "Feed the cat!"

GEORGE asked his girlfriend __________________________________________.

7. MR. STEPHENS: "Buy me some milk!"

Mr. Stephens told me __________________________________________ some milk.

8. VICTORIA: "Leave me alone!"

Victoria told her friend __________________________________________ alone.

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Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: CONDITIONALS: The second conditional structure 1 REMEMBER: The second conditional is used to talk about unreal situations in the present (things that are impossible, that won't happen, etc.) Choose the correct response for each of the sentences: 1. If my grandfather were younger, He _________ so many things. a) wouldn't forget b) didn't forget 2. If I _________ more money, I would buy a new car. a) would have b) had 3. If she had an umbrella, she _________ wet. a) wouldn't get b) didn't get 4. If we ________ a car, we would get there in 30 minutes. a) would have b) had 5. I ________ more careful if I were you. a) would be b) were 6. If animals could talk, I wonder what they ________? a) said b) would say 7. If she ________ harder, she would make more money. a) will work b) worked 8. If he changed jobs, He ________ much happier. a) will be b) would be 9. If it wasn't raining, we ________ to the beach. a) would go b) will go 10. You wouldn't feel so tired if you ________ more. a) will sleep b) slept all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: CONDITIONALS: The second conditional structure 2 REMEMBER: The second conditional is used to talk about unreal situations in the present (things that are impossible, that won't happen, etc.) Choose the correct response for each of the sentences: 1. If his nose were smaller, he _________ very handsome. a) would be b) was 2. I would come if I _________ a car. a) would have b) had 3. If she _________, she would tell him. a) knows b) knew 4. If his parents didn't give him money, he ________ so much. a) wouldn't go out b) didn't go out 5. If she ________ me, she would have told me. a) didn't believe b) wouldn't believe 6. He wouldn't say that if he ________ it. a) wouldn't mean b) didn't mean 7. I ________ on a trip around the world if I won the lottery. a) would go b) will go 8. I ________ that if I were you. a) will not do b) would not do 9. If these walls _________ thicker, we wouldn't hear the neighbors. a) would be b) were 10. If I were a millionaire, ________ a mansion. a) I'd buy b) I'm going to buy all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: SIMPLE PAST OR PRESENT PERFECT? Choose which verb tense (simple past or present perfect) fits better. 1. I ________ volleyball in several months. a) haven't played b) didn't play 2. I ________ you at the party last night. a) haven't seen b) didn't see 3. Jack's sister ________ her friend in London last year. a) has visited b) visited 4. I ________ in a small town in Italy. a) have been born b) was born 5. You ________ her, have you? a) haven't told b) didn't tell 6. You ________ her, did you? a) haven't told b) didn't tell 7. I ________ in Los Angeles for five years (and I still live there). a) have lived b) lived 8. I ________ in Los Angeles for five years (but I no longer live there). a) have lived b) lived 9. My girlfriend and I ________ three times last week. a) have gone out b) went out 10. I ________ to work every day this week. a) have walked b) walked all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: SIMPLE PAST Fill in each blank space with the simple past tense of the verb in parentheses. Yesterday I (to have) ________ a really bad day. I (to wake) ________ up at 9 o'clock because I (to forget) ________ to set my alarm clock the night before. I (get) ________ up as fast as I (can) ________ and I (to put) ________ on some clothes. I ran into the kitchen and (to make) ________ myself a cup of coffee. Then I ________ (to drink) the coffee very fast and I (to run) ________ to my car. It (to be) ________ a terrible morning! all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: SIMPLE PAST OR PAST CONTINUOUS? Choose which verb tense (simple past or past continuous) fits better. 1. I ________ - I didn't hear you come in. a) was sleeping b) slept 2. I ________ to see her twice, but she wasn't home. a) was coming b) came 3. What ________? I was watching TV. a) did you do b) were you doing 4. Robin Hood was a character who ________ from the rich and gave to the poor. a) stole b) was stealing 5. Hey, did you talk to her? Yes, I ________ to her a) was talking b) talked 6. I ________ home very late last night. a) came b) was coming 7. How long ________ the flu? a) did you have b) were you having 8. ________ a good time in Brazil? Yes, I had a blast! a) Were you having b) Did you have 9. We ________ breakfast when she walked into the room. a) had b) were having 10. Last month I decided to buy a new car, and today I finally ________ it. a) bought b) was buying all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: The SIMPLE PRESENT tense in English 1 | level: Beginner

Fill in the blanks with the correct simple present tense form of the verb (in parentheses): EX: Jim reads (to read) every day.

1. My sister ____________________ (to talk) very fast.

2. My brother and I ____________________ (to speak) Japanese.

3. They ____________________ (to live) in Portland.

4. Peter____________________ (to work) a lot.

5. Our neighbors ____________________ (to be) very quiet.

6. We ____________________ (to go) to the movies every Friday.

7. My cousin ____________________ (to be) thin.

8. My mother ____________________ (to clean) the house every Sunday.

9. Robert's cat ____________________ (to like) to chase birds.

10. I ____________________ (to love) my boyfriend.


Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: CONDITIONALS: The third conditional structure 1 | level: Intermediate REMEMBER: The third conditional is used to talk about unreal situations in the past (things that were impossible, that didn't happen, etc.) Choose the correct response for each of the sentences: 1. If she hadn't told him, he _________. a) will never find out b) would have never found out 2. I _________ this is you hadn't asked me. a) would never have done b) didn't do 3. If I _________ about this, I would have told you. a) know b) had known 4. If they ________ to rest they would not have been so tired. a) have stopped b) had stopped 5. I ________ that he's 38 years old if he hadn't told me. a) wouldn't have guessed b) didn't guess 6. If I hadn't seen that movie last week, I ________ to see it with you yesterday. a) would go b) would have gone 7. If you ________ the money that you owe me, I would have been able to go out last night. a) had returned b) returned 8. Thomas wouldn't have bought the jacket if it ________ on sale. a) hadn't been b) wouldn't be 9. If you _________ me, I wouldn't have known about the party. a) haven't called b) hadn't called 10. Tina would have called you if you ________ her your number. a) would give b) had given all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Learnenglishfeelgood.com ESL RESOURCES topic: Verbs: TO BE (present tense) | level: Beginner Choose the correct PRESENT TENSE form of the verb TO BE for each sentence: 1. These _________ my friends. a) are b) is 2. Robert _________ sick. a) are b) is 3. ________ he Mexican? a) Aren't b) Isn't 4. His tests ________ very difficult. a) aren't b) isn't 5. My parents are not rich, but my aunt ________. a) is b) are 6. I ________ older than my brother. a) is b) am 7. My sister and I ________ twins. a) are b) am 8. That ________ a really good movie! a) are b) is 9. These ________ not my socks. a) is b) are 10. ________ you happy? a) Are b) Is all content © 2008 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students

Inglés IV (B-2008) Prof. Argenis A. Zapata

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WAYS OF EXPRESSING EMPHASIS IN ENGLISH: EXERCISES I. Rewrite the following sentences so as to place emphasis on the underlined words. Use

subordinate clauses and make any necessary changes in the form of the new sentences. Look at the examples.

Example: Mary wants to marry a millionaire man.

Who wants to marry a millionaire man is Mary. OR Mary is the woman who wants to marry a millionaire man. Some students want to pass without studying. I hate that. What I hate is the way some students want to pass. Dancing makes me happy. Dancing is what makes me happy. My friends always remember my birthday. I appreciate that. What I appreciate is the fact that my friends always remember my birthday. His bragging annoys me. It is his bragging that annoys me.

1. Venezuela’s economy depends mostly on its oil revenues.

WHAT VENEZUELA’S ECONOMY DEPENDS MOSTLY ON IS ITS OIL REVENUES.

2. Venezuela’s economy depends mostly on its oil revenues. WHAT DEPENDS MOSTLY ON ITS OIL REVENUES IS VENEZUELA’S ECONOMY.

3. John lives in a poor house. WHERE JOHN LIVES IS IN A POOR HOUSE.

4. John lives in a poor house. WHO LIVES IN A POOR HOUSE IS JOHN.

5. The third midterm exam will be on Wednesday. WHEN THE THIRD MIDTERM WILL BE IS ON WEDNESDAY.

6. Paul’s mannerisms draw everybody’s attention. WHAT DRAWS EVERYBODY’S ATTENTION IS PAUL’S MANNERISMS.

7. Paul’s mannerisms draw everybody’s attention. WHAT PAUL’S MANNERISMS DRAW IS EVERYBODY’S ATTENTION.

8. My students are hardworking. I love that. I LOVE THE FACT THAT MY STUDENTS ARE HARDWORKING.


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9. The teacher explains the lesson patiently. We appreciate that.

WE APPRECIATE THE WAY THE TEACHER EXPLAINS THE LESSON.

II. Rewrite the following sentences putting the underlined word(s) as the first elements of the new sentences. Please make any necessary changes. Examples:

Examples: I had never eaten such a huge meal.

Never had I eaten such a huge meal. We knew little about his evil plans. Little did we know about his evil plans. If I had seen John, I would have invited him to the party. Had I seen John, I would have invited him to the party.

1. Mary hardly ever goes to the cinema.

HARDLY EVER DOES MARY GO TO THE CINEMA. 2. The teacher will not rest until his students understand the lessons.

NOT UNTIL HIS STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE LESSONS WILL THE TEACHRE REST.

3. If you should have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. 4. The teacher had no sooner left than the students began to make noise.

NO SOONER HAD THE TEACHER LEFT THAN THE STUDENTS BEGAN TO MAKE NOISE.

5. The children were rescued only after the firemen arrived.

ONLY AFTER THE FIREMEN ARRIVED WERE THE CHILDREN RESCUED. 6. The doctors left the patient’s room at no time.

AT NO TIME DID THE DOCTORS LEAVE THE PATIENT’S ROOM. 7. The strikers went home only when their demands were satisfied.

ONLY WHEN THEIR DEMANDS WERE SATISFIED DID THE STRIKERS GO HOME.

8. If Paul were more intelligent, he’d buy a house rather than a car.

WERE PAUL MORE INTELLIGENT, HE’D BUY A HOUSE RATHER THAN A CAR.

9. The students didn’t come to class, and they didn’t apologize either.

THE STUDENTS DIDN’T COME TO CLASS, NEITHER DID THEY APOLOGIZE. 10. You’ll find better prices nowhere.

NOWHERE WILL YOU FIND BETTER PRICES.


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11. My wife and I scarcely ever eat pork.

SCARCELY EVER DO MY WIFE AND I EAT PORK. 12. Milk is not only scarce, but its price has soared.

NOT ONLY IS MILK SCARCE, BUT ITS PRICE HAS SOARED.


topic: DID or MADE? Fill in each blank space with the correct response. 1. James _____ his homework yesterday. a) did b) made 2. Mary ______ the dishes after breakfast today. a) did b) made 3. My brother ______ the beds this morning. a) did b) made 4. I called the doctor and ______ an appointment for Tuesday evening. a) did b) made 5. I ______ a cake for your birthday! a) did b) made 6. I ______ the exercises you gave me - would you like to check them? a) did b) made 7. Fiona ______ a good job helping us clean up. a) did b) made 8. I felt really bad when I ______ that mistake in class today. a) did b) made 9. The babysitter ______ the phone call around 5 PM. a) did b) made 10. She washed the clothes but her husband ______ the ironing. a) did b) made all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: Which verb: DO or MAKE? Choose the correct verb for each sentence: 1. He always _____ his homework on time. a) does b) makes 2. It's pretty hard to _____ breakfast for 10 people. a) do b) make 3. My husband is a lawyer and he _____ a lot of money a) does b) makes 4. I have to _____ my taxes soon. a) do b) make 5. It was pretty easy for me to _____ a decision about where to go to university. a) do b) make 6. You should always try to _____ your job well. a) do b) make 7. You _____ three mistakes on your test. a) did b) made 8. The hurricane _____ a lot of damage. a) did b) made 9. Octavio has _____ a lot of progress at school. a) did b) made 10. I need to go out and _____ some shopping. a) do b) make all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: SOME or ANY? Fill in each blank space with the correct response. 1. I went to the tourist office to get _____ information. a) some b) any 2. The woman said they didn't have _____ more applications. a) some b) any 3. _____ called you last night. a) Someone b) Anyone 4. I need _____ time to think about this. a) some b) any 5. _____ day we'll be together. a) Some b) Any 6. Is there _____ evidence that he's guilty? a) some b) any 7. I haven't seen her for _____ time now. a) some b) any 8. Our order is due to arrive _____ day now. a) some b) any 9. Have you seen my notebook? I can't find it _____. a) somewhere b) anywhere 10. I haven’t shown you _____ of my photos yet. a) some b) any all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: SOME or ANY? (part 2) Fill in each blank space with the correct response. 1. Go buy ________ milk! a) some b) any 2. I didn't see ________ that I knew at the party. a) someone b) anyone 3. ________ told me that she had a boyfriend. a) Someone b) Anyone 4. I wonder if ________ will show up at the meeting. a) someone b) anyone 5. I met her _____ time last summer. a) some b) any 6. ________ reason why you're so upset? a) Some b) Any 7. I don't feel like going ________. a) somewhere b) anywhere 8. It's difficult to live without ________ money whatsoever. a) some b) any 9. I ran into ________ that I didn't want to see. a) someone b) anyone 10. This test is so easy that ________ can pass it. a) someone b) anyone all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


topic: WHO, WHOM, WHOSE Fill in each blank space with who, whom or whose. 1. Could you please tell me ________ that was? 2. The men, two of ________ were drunk, walked very slowly. 3. The guy ________ computer I was using moved to Spain. 4. I know ________ did it. 5. She didn’t know when the book was written, or by ________. 6. I didn't know ________ book that was. 7. I don't know ________ gave you that information, but it's inaccurate. 8. The police expert was able to determine ________ fingerprints were on the knife. 9. These are some of the people ________ have helped me in the past. 10. I have no idea ________ left the lights on all night. all content © 2006 by learnenglishfeelgood.com | free to use for ESL teachers and students


Worksheet - Word order in questions with do/does

Put the words into the correct columns and form questions. Always use the auxiliary do or does.

How to work with the table

- Underline all verbs in the following lines (sentence 1: like) and write these words into the column Verbs.

- Look for the subject of the sentence (sentence 1: you) and write it into the column Subject.

- Then write do or does into the column Auxiliary (use does with he - she - it; use do with I, you, we, they)

(sentence 1: do -> because of you).

- Then write the question word into the first column (if there is none, write ---)

(sentence 1: no question word, write ---).

- Write all the remaining words into the column Object - Place - Time (sentence 1: English).

1) like / you / English

2) play / he / football

3) read / they / books

4) when / go / the boys / to school

5) why / you / smoke

6) check / teacher / your homework

7) Bill / when / get up / in the morning

8) drink / you / milk

9) where / your father / live

10) what / sell / Max

11) your mother / do / the shopping

12) when / we / meet

13) why / in front of the school / they /wait

14) computer games / play / Fred

15) the Robinsons / how / live

16) Andrew / have / what hobbies

17) rain / it / a lot in England

18) like / which picture / best / you

19) a cup of coffee / the girls / in the morning / have

20) who / Doris / phone

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Question word Auxiliary Subject Verb Object - Place - Time

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Worksheet - Word order in affirmative sentences

Put the words into the correct columns and form affirmative sentences.

How to work with the table

- Underline all verbs in the following lines (sentence 1: read) and write these words into the column Verbs.

- Look for the subject of the sentence (sentence 1: I) write it into the column Subject.

- Write the remaining words/phrases into the correct column/s.

(sentence 1: books -> Object)

(sentence 1: at home -> Place).

1. read / books / I / at home

2. she / the guitar / every evening / plays

3. we / walk / often / in the forest

4. at home / is / Emily

5. they / are sitting / on the bench

6. after school / Jack and Tim / meet

7. the boys / to the museum / are running

8. can / he / swim

9. songs / Victoria / usually / sings / in the bathroom

10. Pat / English / speaks

11. I / clean / always / my teeth / in the morning

12. now / the questions / we / answering / are

13. raining / it / is

14. the teacher / collects / the homework / every morning

15. the girl / helping / mother / her / is

16. never / my cat / in my bed / sleeps

17. mobile / Frank / at the moment / checking / is / Tim's

18. must / you / the / shopping / do

19. sometimes / home / in the evening / works / Ben / at

20. go / every / to the club / the girls / Saturday

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