December 2012

Present perfect or simple past?

December 27, 2012

Complete the following sentences using simple past or present perfect forms. 1. He ………………………………. at a bar when he was younger. a) worked b) has worked c) either could be used here 2. I …………………………………. her since last Monday. a) haven’t seen b) didn’t see c) either could be used here 3. He ………………………….. three [...]

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Prepositional phrases

December 26, 2012

A prepositional phrase is a set phrase introduced by a preposition. There are several prepositional phrases in English. They usually go at the end or at the beginning of sentences. The teacher asked the boys to learn the poem by heart. Here the expression by heart is an example of a prepositional phrase. He bought [...]

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Phrasal verbs with put

December 25, 2012

Complete the following sentences. Each sentence given below contains an incomplete phrasal verb. Fill in the blanks with a preposition or an adverb particle that completes the phrasal verb. 1. Put …………………………….. your sweater before you step out. It is very cold outside. a) on b) in c) away 2. I can’t put …………………………………. with [...]

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Just as a time expression

December 24, 2012

Just is one of the commonest words in English. It has many uses. Just as a time expression Just can be a time expression. In this case, it is mainly used with the present perfect tense. This is common in British English. She has just arrived. I have just received your letter. They have just [...]

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