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PAST SIMPLE OR PAST CONTINUOUS

1. Use past simple or past continuous

1.- It _____________ (snow) when I _________ (leave) home this morning.
2.- It was a sunny afternoon and people __________ (sit) on the grass in the park. Then suddenly it __________ (start)
to rain.
3.- A: I tried to explain my problem to her.
B: ____________________ (she/listen)?
4.- My brother ______________ (talk) on the phone when I arrived, but when he ____________ (see) me, he
___________ (finish) the call. Perhaps he thought that I ____________ (listen) to his conversation.
5.- I nearly had an accident today. A car ____________ (come) towards me, but I moved quickly out of the way and
fortunately nothing ____________ (happen).
6.- A: Which hotel ______________ (you/stay) in when you lost your passport?
B: I dont remember. I ____________ (visit) many places during my European tour and I ____________ (stay) in many
different hotels.
7.- I ____________ (move) to Hastings in 1999. I ____________ (live) there when I met them.
8.- ________________(many people / wait) for the 9:15 bus last night?
9.- I ______________ (dance) with my girlfriend when the disc jockey played our favourite song.
10.- I ____________ (study) grammar when I ___________ (fall) asleep.
11.- The scientists ___________ (work) in their laboratory when they___________ (discover) the new drug.
12.- We ___________ (climb) the wall when the gardener ___________ (see) us.
13.-Vicky ___________ (have) a beautiful dream when the alarm clock __________ (ring)
14.- As he ____________ (run) for the bus he ___________ (collide) with a street lamp.
15.- When he __________ (carry) a suitcase, he __________ (drop) it on his foot.
16..- ___________ (you / do) your homework on the bus while you ____________ (come) to school?
17.- The students ____________ (read) the article when the last class ___________ (finish).
18.- When I ____________ (arrive) at the cinema, my friends __________ (wait) for me.
19.- ____________ (you / listen) to the teacher when she ___________ (explain) this exercise?
20.- Susan __________ (play) the piano while Mary ___________ (sing).

2. Use past simple or past continuous.

1. He _________________________ (sleep) when the doorbell_________________________ (ring).
2. We _________________________ (eat) dinner at 8pm last night (we started eating at 7:30).
3. Yesterday I _________________________ (go) to the post office,_________________________ (buy) some fruit at
the supermarket and _________________________ (read) a book in the park in the afternoon.
4. We _________________________ (watch) TV when we _________________________ (hear) a loud noise.
5. Julie _________________________ (be) in the garden when Laurence _________________________ (arrive).
6. A: What _________________________ (you / do) at 3pm yesterday?
B: I _________________________ (clean) my house.
7. Last year I _________________________ (visit) Paris and Rome.
8. They _________________________ (have) dinner when the police _________________________ (come) to the
door.
9. He _________________________ (work) in the garden when he _________________________ (find) the money.
10. Laura _________________________ (study) at 11pm last night.
11. I _________________________ (walk) along the road when I _________________________ (meet) an old friend.
12. It _________________________ (be) a day in December. Snow _________________________ (fall), children
_________________________ (sing) carols and people _________________________ (do) their Christmas shopping.
13. My ex-boyfriend _________________________ (be) so annoying! He _________________________ (always /
miss) the bus and _________________________ (arrive) late.

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14. When I _________________________ (call) Julie, she _________________________ (work).

15. Why _________________________ (you / cry) when I _________________________ (arrive)?
16. When he _________________________ (get) home, we started to eat dinner.
17. At 10am yesterday I _________________________ (sit) on a bus.
18. I _________________________ (enjoy) my book so much that I _________________________ (not / notice) the
train had stopped.
19. David _________________________ (not / sleep) when I _________________________ (arrive), he
_________________________(study)!
20. Mr Black _________________________ (not / work) in the garden at 10pm last night.

3. Choose the past simple or past continuous:

1. What ________________________ (you / do) when I ________________________ (call) you last night?
2. I ________________________ (sit) in a caf when you ________________________ (call).
3. When you ________________________ (arrive) at the party, who ________________________ (be) there?
4. Susie ________________________ (watch) a film when she ________________________ (hear) the noise.
5. Yesterday I ________________________ (go) to the library, next I ________________________ (have) a swim, later
I ________________________ (meet) Julie for a coffee.
6. We ________________________ (play) tennis when John ________________________ (hurt) his ankle.
7. What ________________________ (they / do) at 10pm last night? It ________________________ (be) really noisy.
8. He ________________________ (take) a shower when the telephone ________________________ (ring).
9. He ________________________ (be) in the shower when the telephone ________________________ (ring).
10. When I ________________________ (walk) into the room, everyone ________________________ (work).
11. It ________________________ (be) a day last September. The sun ________________________ (shine), the birds
________________________ (sing). I ________________________ (walk) along the street when I_________________
(meet) an old friend.
12. He ________________________ (live) in Russia when the Revolution________________________ (start).
13. When her train ________________________ (get) to the station, we ________________________ (wait) on the
platform.
14. He ________________________ (be) so annoying! He________________________ (always / leave) his things
everywhere.
15. On holiday we ________________________ (visit) Rome,________________________ (see) the Vatican, and
________________________ (spend) a few days at the beach.
16. Why ________________________ (you / stand) on a chair when I________________________ (come) into the
room?
17. They ________________________ (live) in Germany when they________________________ (be) young.
18. At 7pm yesterday, we ________________________ (listen) to music.
19. When I ________________________ (leave) the house, it________________________ (snow).
20. He ________________________ (work) in a bank when he________________________ (meet) his wife.

4. Complete the sentences with the correct past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1 She ______________________(surf) when the shark ______________________(attack) her.
2 He ______________________(dance) at a party when he ______________________(meet) his girlfriend.
3 I ______________________(have) a picnic when I ______________________(see) my sister.
4 When they ______________________(see) the shark they ______________________(swim) in the sea.
5 Susan ______________________(arrive) while I ______________________(have) dinner.
6 He ______________________(play) football, when he ______________________(break) his leg.
7 I ______________________(wait) for my friend when the bus ______________________(arrive).
8 When I ______________________(get back) my mum ______________________(cook) dinner.

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5. Choose the correct word.

dave: Hi, Jenny, what (1) did you do / are you doing last weekend?
jenny: I (2) was going / went to a party.
dave: (3) Did / Do you have a good time?
jenny: Yes, I really (4) am enjoying / enjoyed it. I (5) met / was meeting this really nice guy. His names Danny.
dave: Oh, yes?
jenny: I (6) was talking / talked to my friend Paula, when Danny (7) asked / was asking me to dance.
dave: Wheres he from?
jenny: Liverpool, but he (8) lives / lived in London at the moment.
dave: How (9) does he know / is he knowing Paula?
jenny: They (10) are going / go to swimming club together.
dave: So, (11) are / were you seeing him again?
jenny: Yes, we (12) go / are going to the cinematonight.
dave: Great. Have a good time.

6. Each sentence has one mistake. Write the correct sentences.

1 She was seeing the shark while she was surfing.
________________________________________________________________________________________
2 What was you doing last night at 8.00pm?
________________________________________________________________________________________
3 I was reading a book when my brother was getting back.
________________________________________________________________________________________
4 He didnt liked the film very much.
________________________________________________________________________________________
5 What did he see while he swam?
________________________________________________________________________________________
6 You can turn off the TV, I not was watching it.
________________________________________________________________________________________
7 I was talking to Stephen while the phone rang.
________________________________________________________________________________________
8 I went to the cinema last night but I wasnt liking the film
________________________________________________________________________________________

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PAST SIMPLE OR PRESENT PERFECT

1. Choose the correct answer.

1. Im really hungry. I (havent eaten / didnt eat) yet.
2. They (arrived / have arrived) a week ago.
3. We (have worked / worked) here for three years.
4. They (didnt recognise / havent recognised) me at yesterdays meeting.
5. Our neighbour (was / has been) in hospital since Friday.
6. (Have you travelled / Did you travel) abroad many times?

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. Use the Past Simple or Present Perfect Simple.
1. John ........................... (not call) me recently.
2. They ........................... (buy) a new car last month.
3. The teacher ........................... (not return) the tests yet.
4. How long ........................... she ........................... (know) about this problem?
5. ........................... you ever ........................... (hear) such an unbelievable story?
6. When I was a child, I ........................... (live) in England for two years.
7. He ........................... (buy) me a beautiful gift for my birthday.
8. I am so excited to have a dog. I ......................................... (always / want) one.

3. Correct the error in each of the sentences.

1. Have you ever eat Chinese food? 5. Mr Brown already left the office.
............................................................................ ............................................................................
2. She has moved to another city last year. 6. We havent been abroad since a year.
............................................................................ ............................................................................
3. They have sent out the invitations yet. 7. The lesson has started ten minutes ago.
............................................................................ ............................................................................
4. Jack hasnt seen Jill since she has graduated. 8. Did she just leave?
............................................................................ ............................................................................

4. Complete the passage with suitable words.

I 1.............................. always been very fit and healthy, and I have 2.............................. had a serious illness.
However, a couple of weeks 3.............................. , I caught the flu. I must admit that until then, I
4.............................. not realised just how unpleasant the flu could be. I had a high temperature for nearly a
week, and my whole body hurt. I dont think I have 5.............................. felt so miserable. Its taking me ages to get my
strength back. It really bothers me that I havent had enough energy to play football 6..............................I got ill. In fact, I
have 7.............................. been to the doctor to ask if its normal to feel weak for so long. He says Ill soon feel better.
Apparently Im lucky. For some people, especially the old and the weak, the flu can be very serious. Doctors have tried
8.............................. years to find a cure for the flu, but they havent found one 9............................... . Fortunately,
researchers have developed a vaccine which gives effective protection against the disease. According to my doctor, most
of his elderly patients have 10.............................. received their flu shots.

5. Choose the past simple or the present perfect:

1. Last night I __________________ (lose) my keys I had to call my flatmate to let me in.

2. I __________________ (lose) my keys can you help me look for them?

3. I __________________ (visit) Paris three times.

4. Last year I __________________ (visit) Paris.

5. I __________________ (know) my great grandmother for a few years - she died when I was eight.

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6. I __________________ (know) Julie for three years we still meet once a month.

7. I __________________ (play) hockey since I was a child Im pretty good!

8. She __________________ (play) hockey at school, but she __________________ (not / like) it.

9. Sorry, I __________________ (miss) the bus, so Im going to be late.

10. I __________________ (miss) the bus, and then I __________________ (miss) the aeroplane as well!

11. Last month I __________________ (go) to Scotland.

12. Im sorry, John isnt here now. He __________________ (go) to the shops.

13. We __________________ (finish) this room last week.

14. I __________________ (finish) my exams finally Im so happy!

15. Yesterday, I __________________ (see) all my friends. It was great.

16. I __________________ (see) Julie three times this week!

17. She __________________ (live) in London since 1994.

18. She __________________ (live) in London when she was a child.

19. I __________________ (drink) three cups of coffee this morning.

20. I __________________ (drink) seven cups of coffee yesterday.

6. Choose the present perfect or past simple:

1. I _________________ (see) three police cars this morning (its still morning).
2. After he _________________ (arrive) home, he _________________(unpack) and _________________ (go) to bed
early.
3. A: Whats wrong?
B: I _________________ (break) a glass!
4. My grandparents only _________________ (know) each other for a fewmonths before they _________________ (get)
married.
5. I _________________ (be) in London for three years. I love it here.
6. We _________________ (see) Julie last night.
7. He _________________ (be) a teacher before he _________________(become) a musician.
8. When the boss _________________ (walk) into the room, we_________________ (know) someone was going to get
fired.
9. The children _________________ (break) a window in the school last week.
10. He _________________ (see) that film last year.
11. Lucy _________________ (break) her leg, so she cant come skiing.
12. Julie _________________ (arrive)! Come and say hello!
13. They _________________ (be) cold when they _________________ (arrive)home.
14. Jack _________________ (break) his arm when he _________________ (fall)off a horse in 2005.
15. I _________________ (know) about the problem for months, but I_________________ (not / find) a solution yet.
16. A: When _________________ (you / arrive)?
B: At 10pm last night.
17. She _________________ (be) a teacher for ten years, and she still enjoys it.
18. How long _________________ (you / know) Jill? I know you see her often.
19. I _________________ (see) the sea before.
20. A: Hello
B: Hi Mum, its me. I just wanted to say I _________________ (arrive) safelyand everything is fine.

7. Choose the past simple or the present perfect:

1. We _________________ (go) to the theatre last week.
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2. Yesterday I _________________ (have) dinner with a friend.

3. I _________________ (never / taste) champagne.
4. When I _________________ (be) a child, I _________________ (love) iceskating.
5. I _________________ (not/ have) any coffee today I feel very sleepy!
6. I _________________ (not / drink) any coffee yesterday.
7. I _________________ (read) all his books I think hes a wonderful writer.
8. What _________________ (do) at the weekend?
9. I_________________ (always / love) tea I drink it every day.
10. What subject _________________ (she / study) at university?

8. Choose the present perfect or past simple:

1. I ___________________ (never / go) to Vienna.
2. My great great grandfather ___________________ (have) five sisters
3. He ___________________ (live) in Manila for a year when he was a student.
4. Oh no! I ___________________ (lose) my wallet!
5. ___________________ (you / see) Julie today?
6. At the weekend, they ___________________ (play) football, then they___________________ (go) to a restaurant.
7. I ___________________ (read) six books this week.
8. Amy ___________________ (live) in Portugal when she was young.
9. She ___________________ (visit) her grandmother last month.
10. The Vandals ___________________ (invade) Rome in the year 455.
11. She ___________________ (live) in seven different countries, so she knows alot about different cultures.
12. I ___________________ (go) to the cinema last night.
13. Ow! I ___________________ (cut) my finger!
14. ___________________ (you / see) The Kings Speech?
15. John ___________________ (never / understand) the present perfect.
16. She ___________________ (break) her leg the day before her exam.
17. We ___________________ (see) Oliver yesterday.
18. He ___________________ (be) here all morning.
19. They ___________________ (live) here for many years (and they still do).
20. King Henry the Eighth of England ___________________ (have) six wives.

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PAST PERFECT OR PAST SIMPLE

1. Choose the past perfect, or the past simple:

1. We had already eaten when John ________________________________(come) home.
2. Last year Juan ________________________________ (pass) all his exams.
3. When I ________________________________ (get) to the airport I discovered I had forgotten my passport.
4. I went to the library, then I ________________________________ (buy) some milk and went home.
5. I opened my handbag to find that I ________________________________(forgot) my credit card.
6. When we ________________________________ (arrive) at the station, the train had already left.
7. We got home to find that someone ________________________________ (break) into the house.
8. I opened the fridge to find someone________________________________ (eat) all my chocolate.
9. I had known my husband for three years when we________________________________ (get) married.
10. Julie was very pleased to see that John________________________________ (clean) the kitchen.
11. It ________________________________ (not / rain) all summer, so the grass was completely dead.
12. When he ________________________________ (arrive) at the party, Julie had just left.
13. After arriving home, I realised I ________________________________ (not / buy) any milk.
14. The laundry was wet it ________________________________ (rain) while I was out.
15. William felt ill last night because he ________________________________ (eat) too many cakes.
16. Keiko ________________________________ (meet) William last September.
17. First I tidied the flat, then I ________________________________ (sit) down and had a cup of coffee.
18. John ________________________________ (play) the piano when he was a child, but he doesnt play now.
19. When I opened the curtains the sun was shining but the ground was white. It ____________________ (snow) during
the night.
20. When Julie got home from her holiday, her flat was a mess. John _______________________________(have) a
party.

2. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or Past Perfect of the verbs in brackets.
1.- My aunt flew to Paris last year. She __________ (never / go) on a plane before that.
2.- We didnt need to queue because my wife __________ (already / buy) the tickets
3.- The thieves had already spent the money when the police _________ (catch) them.
4.- Helen ________ (split up) with John before she met Paul.
5.- We ________ (know) her address because she _______ (tell) us.
6.- The children _________ (not eat) for days so they ___________ (be) extremely hungry.
7.- Everyone ___________ (hug) each other after they __________ (finish) their exams.
8.- She didnt want to go to the cinema because she ___________ (already / see) the film.
9.- I ________ (just / buy) a dress when a thief _______ (steal) my bag.
10.- My niece _________ (go) to London three times by the time she _________ (be) sixteen.
11.- My students ________ (raise) some money after they ________ (see) a documentary on TV about Africa.
12.- It was half past three and we still _________ (not / eat) lunch.
13.- Our teacher ________ (give) us extra homework because we ___________ (not finish) our essays.
14.- My father _________ (lose) his glasses and he couldnt read the newspaper.
15.- The car stopped because we __________ (run) out of petrol.
16.- He __________ (feel) very ill because he __________ (not sleep) well.
17.- By the time I met John, he ___________ (leave) college.
18.- When I _________ (ask) her to help me, she ________ (agree).
19.- I thought I _________ (read) that book before, but I hadnt.
20.- I knew I __________ (see) her somewhere before.
21.- I was sure I __________ (not lock) the door.
22.- When we ___________ (get) home my wife realized she __________ (lose) her purse.

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23.- When we arrived at my parents house, they ________ (leave)

24.- After I _________ (buy) my new computer, I discovered that I ___________ (not have) enough money.
25.- The Vikings ________ (sail) to North America a thousand years ago.

3. Supply a suitable SIMPLE PAST or PAST PERFECT TENSE:

1. My mother _____________________ (worry) a lot about me before she_____________________ (hear) that I was
safe with my friends.
2. I didnt like Romania; It _____________________ (be) much smaller than I_____________________ (expect).
3. By the time the firefighters ____________________(arrive) the building__________________(already / burn) down.
4. They _____________________ (go) to the cinema after they _____________________(finish) their dinner.
5. She ______________ just _____________ (enter) the room when the door_____________________ (open) and
Jason _____________________ (enter).
6. His mother wanted to know why he _____________________ (not / study) his lessons the previous day.
7. After he _____________________ (work) for the software company for two years he_____________________
(decide) to give it up.
8. When I _____________________ (arrive) at the station the train _____________ already_____________(leave).
9. We _____________________ (live) in Italy before we _____________________ (move) to Spain.
10. By the time the meeting _____________________(finish), they_____________________ (leave) the room.

4. Past or Past Perfect Tense Simple: Fill in the correct form.

1. Mary ___________________ (give) me Tony's address before she left.
2. When the boys arrived at the cinema, the film ___________________ (already, start).
3. Before we reached the station we saw that we ___________________ (lose) our way.
4. All the tickets ___________________ (be) sold before the concert began.
5. They took a shower after they ___________________ (finish) the game.
6. I asked Mr Green how many books he ___________________ (read)
7. Mum asked me why I ___________________ (not tidy) up my room.
8. Bob was sorry that he ___________________ (told) me the story.
9. Alan watched TV after he ___________________ (have) lunch.
10. The sun ___________________ (shine) yesterday after it ___________________ (be) cold for many weeks.
11. Uncle David ___________________ (go) to the doctor after he ___________________ (be) ill for a month.
12. Before the police ___________________ (catch) the thief, he ___________________ (steal) two more watches.
13. Mum once ___________________ (paint) a picture although she ___________________ (never, learn) it.
14. I ___________________ (not tell) my teacher that my mum ___________________ (help) me with my homework.
15. I ___________________ (be) very angry when I ___________________ (see) that my brother ____________ (eat)
my apple.
16. The bike ___________________ (be) much more expensive than he ___________________ (think) at first.
17. Dad ___________________ (drive) me home after I ___________________ (fall) into the water.
18. Marion ___________________ (ask) me what ___________________ (happen) to me last week.
19. We ___________________ (eat) two Big Macs before we ___________________ (go) home.
20. Paul ___________________ (not say) that he ___________________ (take) Albert's watch.
21. The days ___________________ (become) colder after it ___________________ (snow).
22. Martin ___________________ (tell) me that he ___________________ (be) in London.
23. I ___________________ (feel) great after I ___________________ (pass) the exam.
24. It ___________________ (be) Freddy who ___________________ (clean) the room.
25. When I ___________________ (get) off the bike I ___________________ (see) that one of those tires
___________________ (lose) air.
26. I ___________________ (be) sorry that I ___________________ (not be) nicer to him.

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27. Nobody ___________________ (come) to the meeting because Angela ___________________ (forget) to tell them
about it.
28. I know that I ___________________ (see) her somewhere before.
29. Because she ___________________ (not check) the oil for so long, the car ___________________ (break) down.
30. She couldn't find the book that I ___________________ (lend) her.
31. They never ___________________ (never find) where he ___________________ (hide) the money.
32. It was a firm that I ___________________ (never hear) of.
33. When she ___________________ (come ) in we all knew where she ___________________ (be)
34. The lesson ___________________ (already start) when I ___________________ (arrive).
35. When I ___________________ (get) to the park I found out that I ___________________ (lose) my keys.
36. She told me that she ___________________ (work) in Germany.
37. When he ___________________ (paint) the kitchen he ___________________ (decide) to have a rest.
38. After I ___________________ (finish) the report, I saw that it ___________________ (be) too late.

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WILL VS GOING TO VS PRESENT CONTINUOUS

1. Put the verbs into the correct form (will, going to, simple present or present progressive).
1. I love London. I .. (probably / go) will probably go there next year.
2. Our train .. (leave) at 4:47.
3. What .. (wear / you) at the party tonight?
4. I haven't made up my mind yet. But I think I .. (find) something nice in my mum's wardrobe.
5. This is my last day here. I .. (go) back to England tomorrow.
6. Hurry up! The conference .. (begin) in 20 minutes.
7. My horoscope says that I .. (meet) an old friend this week.
8. Look at these big black clouds! It .. (rain).
9. Here is the weather forecast. Tomorrow .. (be) dry and sunny.
10. What does a blonde say when she sees a banana skin lying just a few metres in front of her? - Oh dear! I
.. (slip)!

2. Complete with a future (will, be going to,present continuous).

1. Tony ______________________________ a friend tomorrow.(meet)
2. I think it ______________________________ soon.(snow)
3. Perhaps I ______________________________ New York one day.(visit)
4. What time ______________________________ tomorrow?(leave/you)
5. Who ______________________________ the next World Cup? (win)
6. Im sure you ______________________________ the exam next week. (not fail)
7. I ______________________________ my parents at the week-end. (visit)
8. Dont touch that dog. It ______________________________ you. (bite)
9. They ______________________________ for a meal tonight.(come)
10. Look at those clouds, it ______________________________ .(rain)

3. Write the verb in the Future, going to or Present Continuous.

1. George and I . (GET) married next month. We would like to invite you to the wedding.
2. I can't go to the cinema this afternoon, because I .... (SEE) the doctor at 4.00.
3. - I'm very cold.
- I .... (LEND) you my jacket.
4. In the year 2050, everybody .... (HAVE) a computer.
5. They are going to the beach because they .... (SUNBATHE).
6. Next year, the prices .... (BE) higher than this year.
7. I can't talk now. I .... (PHONE) you later.
8. Peter .... (TAKE) a plane tomorrow at 8.00.
9. The sky is dark and full of clouds. It .... (RAIN).
10. I have got my camera here because I .... (TAKE) photos.

4. Fill in the correct future tense - will future, going to or present progressive.

1. They .... (drive) to New York tomorrow morning.

2. I hope the weather .... (be) nice.

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3. I offered him this job. I think he . (take) it.

4. I promise I .... (not tell) your secret to anyone.
5. Take your umbrella with you. It .... (rain).
6. They .... (play) cards this evening.
7. I ....(go) to the cinema tomorrow.
8. They . (fly) to Seattle next summer holidays.
9. I ....(invite) 50 people to the party, and I hope everyone .... (come).
10. That exercise looks difficult. I .... (help) you.
11. .... he .... (go) to the football match?
12. Are you sure they .... (win) the match?
13. She .... probably .... (stay) till Thursday.
14. He .... (not leave) tomorrow.
15. We think he .... (come) home late in the night.

5. D lo que Ann va a hacer la semana prxima con ayuda de su diario. Si tiene una cita o compromiso, utiliza
Present Continuous. Si se trata de un plan o intencin en general, emplea be going to.
Monday 8:00 p.m. play tennis with Bob Friday Get Dad a birthday present!
Tuesday Write some letters Saturday 11:00 a.m. meet Aunt Jane
Wednesday 9:00 p.m. have lunch with Jo Sunday Watch Titanic again!
Thursday Tidy my room

1. Ann cant see Fred on Monday because she ....

2. She doesnt want to go out on Tuesday because she ......
3. She wont be at home on Wednesday evening because she ......
4. On Thursday Ann ......
5. Ann is excited about Friday because she ......
6. Ann cant oversleep on Saturday because at 11:00 a.m. she ......
7. Ann really likes films, so on Sunday she ......

6. Make future sentences for these situations.

1. You dont expect to see Bob at the party.
I ............................................. Bob at the party.
2. You are very angry with someone and dont want to
talk to them ever again.
I ............................................. !
3. You have booked to go on holiday.
I ............................................. holiday next week.
4. Youre worried about the weather.
It ............................................. rain. Look at the clouds!
5. You offer to buy your friend a drink.
I ............................................. pay for that!
6. Youre happy to go to the party if Jane goes.
I ............................................. if Jane goes.
7. Anna is planning to phone tonight.
Anna ............................................. phone tonight.
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8. You know you have a test tomorrow.

We ............................................. a test tomorrow.

7. Match to make sentences.

1. Next year, we wont a. this evening?
2. I dont think anything will b. do tomorrow?
3. Hurry up! The plane c. rain later?
4. My brother is coming d. takes off at seven.
5. Hes never going to e. be in the same class together.
6. What are you doing f. to this school next year.
7. Look at the sky! Do you think its going to g. happen if you dont come.
8. What are you going to h. speak to me again after this!

8. Correct the mistakes.

1. Hes is leaving the school!
...............................................................................................................................
2. I dont think I am inviting him.
...............................................................................................................................
3. I think this concert will being very cool!
...............................................................................................................................
4. Look out! You going to break the glass!
...............................................................................................................................
5. We are never going get out of here!
...............................................................................................................................
6. Are you helping me, please?
...............................................................................................................................
7. What you are going to doing now?
...............................................................................................................................
8. I know he wont to like the idea.
...............................................................................................................................
9. Dave will going to fly a kite tomorrow.
...............................................................................................................................
10. Are you going to make me a sandwich, please?
...............................................................................................................................

9. Circle the correct answer.

1. What ...................................... tonight?
a) do you do b) you will do c) are you going to do d) you are doing

2. Nobody knows what ...................................... in the future.

a) will happen b) is going c) is happening d) will happening

3. Our teacher ...................................... us a test tomorrow.

a) gives b) is given c) giving d) is giving

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4. Where ...................................... on holiday this year?

a) you going to go b) going you to go c) are you going d) you are going

5. If she does that again, ...................................... tell Miss Smith!

a) I b) Ill c) Im d) Im going

6. Are the boys ...................................... basketball on Saturday?

a) play b) playing c) will play d) played

7. Its really cold. I dont think the car ...................................... !

a) starts b) will start c) going to start d) starting

8. I ...................................... in a big match tomorrow. Will you come and watch me?
a) m playing b) play c) ll play d) go to play

9. Theres someone outside! Dont worry. . and see who it is.

a) I go b) Im going c) Ill go d) Ill going

10. Circle the correct answer.

1. One day, I will become / am becoming a famous actor!
2. He is arriving / arrives next week. He told me on the phone last night.
3. Im going to / will go to the cinema tomorrow night. Do you want to come?
4. Ive thought about this a lot. Im going to tell / tell them exactly what happened.
5. I cant see you tomorrow because well leave /re leaving for Patras.
6. This blouse only costs 15 euros. Ill buy / buy it.
7. What will you do / are you doing if your parents say you cant go?
8. Be careful! Youre going to walk / walking into that wall!
9. I wont tell / am not telling anyone, dont worry.
10. In the future, we will all have / are all having robots.

11. Complete with will or going to.

1) Philip....................................... (be) 15 next Wednesday.
2) They....................................... (get) a new computer.
3) I think, my mother...................................... (like) this CD.
4) Paul's sister.................................. (have) a baby.
5) They.............................. (arrive) at about 4 in the afternoon.
6) Just a moment. I....................................... (help) you with the bags.
7) In 2020 people....................................... (buy) more hybrid cars.
8) Marvin.................................. (throw) a party next week.
9) We...................................... (fly)to Venice in June.
10) Look at the clouds! It................................................ (rain) soon.

12. Complete with will or going to.

1. A: Why are you holding a piece of paper?

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B: I (write) ........................................ a letter to my friends back home in Texas.

2. A: I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up!
B: I (get) ............................................. you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up.
3. A: I can't hear the television!
B: I (turn)....................................... it up so you can hear it.
4. We are so excited about our trip next month to France. We (visit)............................................... visit Paris, Nice and
Grenoble.
5. Sarah (come)................................... to the party. Oliver (be)................................. there as well.
6. Ted: It is so hot in here!
Sarah: I (turn)............................................ the air-conditioning on.
7. I think he (be)............................................. the next President of the United States.
8. After I graduate, I (attend) .............................................. medical school and become a doctor. I have wanted to be a
doctor all my life.
9. A: Excuse me; I need to talk to someone about our hotel room. I am afraid it is simply too small for four people.
B: That man at the service counter (help) ....................................... you.
10. As soon as the weather clears up, we (walk) ..................................... down to the beach and go swimming.

13. Fill in the gaps with the correct future tense - will, going to or present continuous.
1. Tomorrow they.................................... (drive) to New York.
2. I hope the weather............................................. (be) nice.
3. I offered him this job. I think he......................................... (take) it.
4. I promise I...................................... (not tell) anyone this secret.
5. Take your umbrella with you. It.............................................. (rain).
6. What are they........................................ (do) this evening?
7. I...................................... (go) to the cinema tomorrow.
8. They............................................. (fly) to Seattle next summer holidays.
9. I........................... (invite) 50 people to the party and I hope everyone ............................ (come).
10. That exercise looks difficult. I............................... (help) you.
11. ......................he......................... (go) to the football match?
12. Are you sure they........................................ (win) the match?
13. She probably..................................... (stay) until Thursday.
14. He......................................... (not leave) tomorrow.
15. We think he........................................ (come) late in the night.

14. Fill in the gaps with the correct future tense - will, going to or present continuous.
-I love London. I ..(probably / go) there next year.
-What. (wear / you) at the party tonight?
-I haven't made up my mind yet. But I think I.. (find) something nice in my mum's wardrobe.
-This is my last day here. I. (go) back to England tomorrow.
-My horoscope says that I ..(meet) an old friend this week.
-Look at these big black clouds! It ..(rain) .
-Here is the weather forecast. Tomorrow (be) dry and sunny.
-What does a blonde say when she sees a banana skin lying just a few metres in front of her? - Oh dear!
I .....................................(slip).

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

1. Make the positive future continuous:

At three oclock tomorrow
1. I ________________________ (work) in my office.
2. You ________________________ (lie) on the beach.
3. He ________________________ (wait) for the train.
4. She ________________________ (shop) in New York.
5. It ________________________ (rain).
6. We ________________________ (get) ready to go out.
7. They ________________________ (meet) their parents.
8. He ________________________ (study) in the library.
9. She ________________________ (exercise) at the gym.
10. I ________________________ (sleep).

2. Make the negative future continuous:

When she arrives
1. I ___________________________ (read).
2. You ___________________________ (sleep), will you?
3. We ___________________________ (work).
4. Julie ___________________________ (watch) a film.
5. It ___________________________ (snow).
6. Ann and Tom ___________________________ (cook).
7. He ___________________________ (play) computer games.
8. I ___________________________ (study).
9. You ___________________________ (cry).
10. David ___________________________ (us) the internet.

3. Make future continuous yes / no questions:

When the boss comes
1. ________________________ (I / sit) here?
2. ________________________ (John / us) the computer?
3. ________________________ (Jane and Luke / discuss) the new project?
4. ________________________ (we / work) hard?
5. ________________________ (you / talk) on the telephone?
6. ________________________ (she / send) an email?
7. ________________________ (they / have) a meeting?
8. ________________________ (he / eat) lunch?
9. ________________________ (you / type)?
10. ________________________ (he / make) coffee?

Make wh future continuous questions:

At 8pm
11. (where / I / wait?)
________________________________________
12. (what / you / do?)
________________________________________

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13. (why / he / study?)

________________________________________
14. (how / she / travel?)
________________________________________
15. (who / they / meet?)
________________________________________
16. (where / we / eat?)
________________________________________
17. (what / you / watch?)
________________________________________
18. (why / he / drive?)
________________________________________
19. (what / she / cook?)
________________________________________
20. (why / they / sleep?)
________________________________________

4. Decide whether you have to employ the simple future or the future progressive tense with will (be doing) /
wont (be doing) in the following sentences.
1. I ____________________________ (to do) my homework when my father comes home.
Dont worry, I _______________________________ (to help) you with your homework.
2. I _____________________________ (not to be) able to meet you because my brother and
I______________________________ (to play) soccer at school tomorrow evening.
3. Next Friday ___________________________________ (to learn) for my French exam and my sister
___________________________________ (to practice) her choreography.
4. Who _____________________________________ (to be) the next American president?
5. When I arrive at school, my classmates _________________________________ (to correct) their homework and my
teacher __________________________________ (to prepare) a new lesson.
6. Im quite sure that Scotland ___________________________ (to be) an independent country by next year.
7. At midnight tonight, I _____________________________ (not to read) a book because Im already very tired now.
8. ___________________________________________ (to call) me when you come home?

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FUTURE PERFECT

1. Make the future perfect positive:

By 10 pm tonight
1. I __________________________ (finish) this report.
2. We __________________________ (have) dinner.
3. She __________________________ (leave) Paris.
4. John __________________________ (meet) Lucy.
5. They __________________________ (take) the exam.
6. It __________________________ (stop) snowing.
7. I __________________________ (read) all of this book.
8. You __________________________ (fall) asleep.
9. She __________________________ (watch) the film.
10. He __________________________ (arrive).

2. Make the future perfect negative:

Im sorry, by next week,
1. I __________________________ (finish) the report.
2. Julia __________________________ (send) the emails.
3. John __________________________ (clean) the office.
4. We __________________________ (order) new stock.
5. They __________________________ (write) the article.
6. I __________________________ (meet) the customers.
7. She __________________________ (organise) the meeting.
8. He __________________________ (call) Mr Smith.
9. We __________________________ (read) the documents.
10. You __________________________ (receive) the prices.

3. Make future perfect questions:

1. _________________________ (she / arrive) by 10 oclock?
2. _________________________ (you / eat) by 6?
3. _________________________ (it / stop) raining by tomorrow morning?
4. _________________________ (we / watch) the film by 7?
5. _________________________ (she / arrive) by Friday?
6. When _________________________ (you / finish) the report?
7. What _________________________ (you / do) by the end of the day?
8. Why _________________________ (she / leave) by Tuesday?
9. When _________________________ (you / read) my book?
10. When _________________________ (we / be) here for six months?

4. Make the future perfect. Choose positive, negative or question.

1. (I / leave by six)
_______________________________________________________________
2. (you / finish the report by the deadline?)
_______________________________________________________________
3. (when / we / do everything?)
_______________________________________________________________

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4. (she / finish her exams by then, so we can go out for dinner)

_______________________________________________________________
5. (you / read the book before the next class)
_______________________________________________________________
6. (she / not / finish work by seven)
_______________________________________________________________
7. (when / you / complete the work?
_______________________________________________________________
8. (they / arrive by dinnertime)
_______________________________________________________________
9. (we / be in London for three years next week)
_______________________________________________________________
10. (she / get home by lunchtime?)
_______________________________________________________________
11. (they / not / go at six)
_______________________________________________________________
12. (you / do everything by seven?)
_______________________________________________________________
13. (we / not / eat before we come, so well be hungry)
_______________________________________________________________
14. (he / finish his exams when we go on holiday?)
_______________________________________________________________
15. (we / arrive by the time it gets dark?)
_______________________________________________________________
16. (how long / you / know your boyfriend when you get married?)
_______________________________________________________________
17. (he / not / complete the project by July)
_______________________________________________________________
18. (I / not / finish the essay before the weekend)
_______________________________________________________________
19. (why / she / finish the cleaning by six?)
_______________________________________________________________
20. (how long / you / be in this company when you retire?)
_______________________________________________________________

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MODAL VERBS

1 - Complete with might, must, shouldn't, can, mustn't, can't.

1. Don't climb the wall without a rope because you ..................... fall.
2. You .................do your homework because if you don't, your teacher will be angry!
3. You ................ read in obscurity because your eyes will be tired!
4. You ................ play at the videogame two hours a day.
5. You ................... steal! It's forbidden!!!
6. He is a near-sighted boy, he.............. read with his glasses!
7. You .................go to the cinema because it's closed.

2 - Choose between: can/can't, must/mustn't, should/shouldn't, could/couldn't, may/may not , have to/don't OR
doesnt have to.
1. It's impossible. Mariet .......................go to the swimming pool.
2. It's nine. My daughter.....................be having her bath. It's almost certain.
3. He ....................give you a pay rise before the end of this year, if he wanted to.
4. It's incredible ! It's impossible that she ..................... have done it !
5. I know that he intended to go but he ......................have stayed. Perhaps he's still here.
6. It's an order ! You .......................go right now !
7. My children .........................do the washing up, I ask them to do that.
8. Perhaps, he ........................ have heard. He did not hang up the phone !
9. John's car has broken down: he .......................go to work.
10. Nobody's waiting for us, so we ......................... to hurry.

3 - Choose between: can/can't, must/mustn't, should/shouldn't, could/couldn't, may.

1. You .................obey the law
2. You ..................write her a letter
3. ..................I smoke ?
4. You .................. drive on the right in GB
5. It ..................rain this afternoon.
6. How .................I join you ?
7. You ................... have drunk so much (reproche )
8. She looks beautiful, she ....................be a model.
9. She .................be more than thirty, she looks so young.
10. Who's that man over there ? He ....................be the one you were waiting for.

4 - Mustn't or Don't have to

1. You ................. bring a large suitcase on board.
2. You .................. smoke during takeoff and landing
3. You ..................... stay in your seat during the whole flight.
4. You ................... listen to your personal stereo during takeoff and landing.
5. You ................... watch the in-flight movie.
6. You .................. buy duty-free goods.
7. You .................... unfasten your seat belt during takeoff and landing.
8. You ...................... bring your own food.

5 - Write the correct modal verb.

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1. Mary was sick in the hospital. She ............... go on the picnic.

2. Is your brother really fast? .......................he run a kilometer in under 3 minutes?
3. John knows all about the Internet. He........................ help you understand it.
4. Before I started school, I couldn' read English. Now I......................... .
5. It is raining outside. You ........................ take an umberella.
6. It's very late. You ....................... go to bed.
7. James took Susie out to dinner last night. She............................ cook dinner.
8. Henry's car broke down. He............................ walk home.
9. Joe was on holidays. He .............................. go to work.
10. You don't look well. You ........................ go home.

7 - Complete the sentences using the correct form of 'can','could' or 'be able to'.
1. When they came back form Paris, they .................... speak perfect French.
2. They didn't come to the restaurant, they ................... not afford it.
3. I ................... see you next Monday at ten.
4. After I had tried for a few hours, I .................open the door and get out.
5. He ..................... not work after being ill.
6 .......................... contact your parents yesterday?
7. I.............................. write that letter tomorrow, I'm afraid I'm too busy
8. I tried to see her but I..................................... .
9. I generally leave work at 6 but I.............................. leave earlier on Friday.
10. Good bye! I think I............................ see you tomorrow.
11. If we're lucky we ....................see the whole match.
12. What? She's seven and she.................................... tie her shoelaces!
13 .I'd like to........................................... speak a little bit of every language.
14 .I went to the library, Mrs. Price, but I ............................................ find the book you wanted.
15. After trying for many hours, they ................................... rescue the boy.
16. I ......................................swim until I was fifteen.

8 - Can, Could, May and Might Exercise

1 They (can/might) ............................................. be away for the weekend but I'm not sure.
2 You (may/might) ........................................... leave now if you wish.
3 (Could/May) ................................................. you open the window a bit, please?
4 He (can/could) ....................................................... be French, judging by his accent.
5 (May/Can) .................................................... you play the piano?
6 Listen, please. You (may not/might not) .............................................. speak during this exam.
7 They (can't/may not) ................................................. still be out!
8 You (couldn't/might not) .......................................................... smoke on the bus.
9 With luck, tomorrow (can/could) ..................................................... be a sunny day.
10 You (can/might) ..................................................... be right but I'm going back to check anyway.

9 - Use the correct form of must or have to - in the positive or negative form as appropriate - to fill in the gaps in
these sentences.
1. Everyone ...................... pay their tax by the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme.
2. She............................. carry such heavy books. She has a very bad back problem.
3. We give a presentation to the Board this afternoon.
4. ...............................(you) write the reports yourself?
5. He .............................. speak German with our clients in Hamburg. They all speak excellent English.

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6. I ..................................... meet my boss every Monday morning to discuss the sales figures.
7.You ........................................ leave your car there. That's the Managing Director's parking bay.
8. I ...................................................... send my mother some flowers. It's her birthday tomorrow.
9. How often ...................................................(he) take the car in for a service?

10 - Need, must,should...
1 George has travelled a lot. He .................. speak many languages.
2 I can hear you quite well. You .................. not shout.
3 Im not sure where I go for my holidays but I .................. go to Italy.
4 She .................. ride her bike at night without lights. It's forbidden.
5 She ..................... not eat so much chocolate because it's bad for her figure.
6 I................. understand him.
7 It's later than I thought. I .................. go now.
8 You ................... a better trainer if you want to become good.
9 Talk to Ann about your problems. I'm sure she ....................help you.
10 You .........................not hoover the carpets, Carol has already done it.

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CONDITIONAL

1. Put the verb into the correct first conditional form:

1. If I __________________ (go) out tonight, I __________________ (go) to the cinema.
2. If you __________________ (get) back late, I __________________ (be) angry.
3. If we __________________ (not / see) each other tomorrow, we __________________ (see) each other next week.
4. If he __________________ (come), I __________________ (be) surprised.
5. If we __________________ (wait) here, we __________________ (be) late.
6. If we __________________ (go) on holiday this summer, we __________________ (go) to Spain.
7. If the weather __________________ (not / improve), we __________________ (not / have) a picnic.
8. If I __________________ (not / go) to bed early, I __________________ (be) tired tomorrow.
9. If we __________________ (eat) all this cake, we __________________ (feel) sick.
10. If you __________________ (not / want) to go out, I __________________ (cook) dinner at home.
11. I __________________ (come) early if you __________________ (want).
12. They __________________ (go) to the party if they __________________ (be) invited.
13. She __________________ (stay) in London if she __________________ (get) a job.
14. He __________________ (not / get) a better job if he __________________ (not / pass) that exam.
15. I __________________ (buy) a new dress if I __________________ (have) enough money.
16. She __________________ (cook) dinner if you __________________ (go) to the supermarket.
17. They __________________ (go) on holiday if they __________________ (have) time.
18. We __________________ (be) late if we __________________ (not / hurry).
19. She __________________ (take) a taxi if it __________________ (rain).
20. I __________________ (not / go) if you __________________ (not / come) with me.

2. Second Conditionals - put the verb into the correct tense:

1. If I _________________ (be) you, I _________________ (get) a new job.
2. If he _________________ (be) younger, he _________________ (travel) more.
3. If we _________________ (not / be) friends, I _________________ (be) angry with you.
4. If I _________________ (have) enough money, I _________________ (buy) a big house.
5. If she _________________ (not / be) always so late, she _________________ (be) promoted.
6. If we _________________ (win) the lottery, we _________________ (travel) the world.
7. If you _________________ (have) a better job, we _________________ (be) able to buy a new car
8. If I _________________ (speak) perfect English, I _________________ (have) a good job.
9. If we _________________ (live) in Mexico, I _________________ (speak) Spanish.
10. If she _________________ (pass) the exam, she _________________ (be) able to enter university.
11. She _________________ (be) happier if she _________________ (have) more friends.
12. We _________________ (buy) a house if we _________________ (decide) to stay here.
13. They _________________ (have) more money if they _________________ (not / buy) so many clothes
14. We _________________ (come) to dinner if we _________________ (have) time.
15. She _________________ (call) him if she _________________ (know) his number.
16. They _________________ (go) to Spain on holiday if they _______________ (like) hot weather.
17. She _________________ (pass) the exam if she _________________ (study) more.
18. I _________________ (marry) someone famous if I _________________ (be) a movie star.
19. We never _________________ (be) late again if we _________________ (buy) a new car.
20. You _________________ (lose) weight if you _________________ (eat) less.

3.Put in the correct third conditional verb form:

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1. If you ______________ (not / be) late, we ______________ (not / miss) the bus.
2. If she ______________ (study), she ______________ (pass) the exam.
3. If we ______________ (arrive) earlier, we ______________ (see) John.
4. If they ______________ (go) to bed early, they ______________ (not / wake) up late.
5. If he ______________ (become) a musician, he ______________ (record) a CD.
6. If she ______________ (go) to art school, she ______________ (become) a painter.
7. If I ______________ (be) born in a different country, I ______________ (learn) to speak a different language.
8. If she ______________ (go) to university, she ______________ (study) French.
9. If we ______________ (not / go) to the party, we ______________ (not / meet) them.
10. If he ______________ (take) the job, he ______________ (not / go) travelling.
11. He ______________ (be) happier if he ______________ (stay) at home.
12. She ______________ (pass) the exam if she ______________ (study) harder.
13. We ______________ (not / get) married if we ______________ (not / go) to the same university.
14. They ______________ (be) late if they ______________ (not / take) a taxi.
15. She ______________ (not / meet) him if she ______________ (not / come) to London.
16. He ______________ (take) a taxi if he ______________ (have) enough money.
17. I ______________ (call) you if I ______________ (not / forget) my phone.
18. We ______________ (come) if we ______________ (be) invited.
19. She ______________ (not / do) it if she ______________ (know) you were ill.
20. He ______________ (be) on time if he ______________ (leave) earlier.

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USED TO, WOULD

1. If its possible, make a sentence with would + infinitive. If its not possible, use used to + infinitive:
1. I / have short hair when I was a teenager.
_______________________________________________________________
2. We / go to the same little caf for lunch every day when I was a student.
_______________________________________________________________
3. She / love playing badminton before she hurt her shoulder.
_______________________________________________________________
4. He / walk along the beach every evening before bed.
_______________________________________________________________
5. I / always lose when I played chess with my father.
_______________________________________________________________
6. She / be able to dance very well.
_______________________________________________________________
7. My grandfather / drink a cup of coffee after dinner every night.
_______________________________________________________________
8. Luke / not have a car.
_______________________________________________________________
9. We / live in Brazil.
_______________________________________________________________
10. My family / often go to the countryside for the weekend when I was young.
_______________________________________________________________

2. For each of the following sentences, choose either "used to" or "would". If both are possible, use "would".
1. Do you remember how your Uncle David .......................................... sit in that chair and smoke those disgusting
cigars.
2. Your mother .......................................... have a Yorkshire Terrier when she was a young girl, didn't she?
3. For years, they .......................................... go on holiday to the Rockies, but then it became very fashionable and
expensive.
4. Years ago, I .......................................... write a diary every day but then I got bored with doing it and I stopped. Maybe
it was my life that was boring!
5. At the start of their marriage, they .......................................... be very happy - but then it all went wrong!
6. You .......................................... spell so well. Whatever happened?
7. When I was five, I .......................................... be able to do incredible gymnastics. Now I can't even touch my toes.
8. Before getting my driving licence, I .......................................... ride a bicycle everywhere.

3. For each of the following sentences, choose either "used to" or "would"
1. On Sundays, after his football match, Bob .................................. often come home exhausted.
2. You .................................. like him... Yes, but now I hate him !
3. She .................................. live in London before the war, then she moved to New York.
4. I remember we .................................. go fishing every morning when I was a child. It was great. Now, I am an
accountant and I don't have any free time.
5. The children ..................................often help me to make a cake. They still do sometimes.
6. He .................................. be a very good tennis player, until he broke his ankle.
7. My grandfather .................................. swim in this river. Unfortunately, now it's forbidden.

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4. Use either "used to" or the Past Simple to complete each of the sentences. Use "used to" when possible.
1. I .................................. (see) Marcus at the library working hard. He told me to say hello to you.
2. She .................................. (be) a lot happier, but then she lost her job.
3. There .................................. (be) three restaurants in this town, but two closed down leaving only one.
4. If you look over there, you can see the field where they .................................. (fight) the Battle of Harris Hill in 1509.
5. Did you .................................. (take) a lot of photos when you were in Moscow last year?
6. How many hours a day did you .................................. (go) to school when you were ten?
7. Children never .................................. (talk) so aggressively to their parents. It's terrible!
8. Soldiers .................................. (build) this bridge near the end of the Second World War.

5. For each of the following sentences, choose either "used to" or "would"
1. I didnt live in this city.score
2. We often go on holiday.score
3. When I was a child, we have a dog.score
4. She as a teacher for many years.score
5. As a student, he never have any money.score
6. Did you like playing football at school?score
7. There never a coffee shop here.score
8. My dad always read to me before bed.score

6. Complete with the correct form of Past Simple, Used to or Would

When I was young I __________________ (go) skateboarding a lot but when I 1__________ (start) secondary
school, I 2__________ (stop) doing it because I 3________________ (not have) time. In fact I 4___________
(like) sport a lot but because out teachers 5_____________ (give) us so much homework I 6____________
(find) it impossible to do both. I 7____________ (not like) doing homework so, in the end, I
8______________ (not pass) my final school exam and I 9__________ (not be) very good at sport either.

7. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: Used to, Simple Past or Simple Present. Be careful!
Some verbs are in the negative form.
1. The Burns (live) ........................................... in Glasgow before they (move) .............................. to Leeds.
2. When she was at school she (like) ..................................................... getting up early but now she (not
mind) ......................................
3. There (be) ..................................... a butchers shop on the corner when I (be) ........................... a boy.
4. He (like) ........................... classical music at all but now that he knows more about it he enjoys it very
much.
5. Before she (have) .............................. the twins she (work) ................................ in her parents restaurant.
6. I never (smoke) ................................. a lot and then last year I (give) .................................. it up
altogether.

8. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: Used to or Simple Past.
1. I (not like) ................................. him but then I (change) .................................. my mind.
2. He (live) .....................................in London before he (go) ............................... abroad.
3. (you travel) .......................................a lot before you (get) ............................... this job?
4. Im surprised that they (join) ................................. the tennis club. They (not like) .............................
tennis.
5. When my father (work)......................... in London, he (get) up at six every morning
and(not get back) until eight in the evening

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9. Underline the verb forms which you could replace with USED TO. Circle the ones where WOULD is
possible
1. When I was a child, my father had dark, wavy hair. Now hes completely bald.
2. There werent any supermarkets in this town fifteen years ago. Now there are three superstores.
3. I started working for Olivetti in 1969. Today is my last day before retiring.
4. My last dog always collected my newspaper from the local newsagents.
5. I never ate out before getting married. Nowadays my husband and I usually go to a restaurant once
or twice a week.
6. I visited London two or three times before I left the country last year.

10. Rewrite the following sentences with used to/didnt use to or would/wouldnt. In some cases both used
to and would are possible.
a.My father often worked overtime when he was younger.
.
b.We lived near the mountains, and sometimes our elder brother took us climbing.
.
c.In the 1980s only a small number of people knew how to use the Internet, now its very different.
.

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