Fill in the blanks.
1I ............... movies that have a sad ending.
Wrong!
We use the simple present to talk about facts, likes, preferences etc.
2She ............... with her parents any longer.
Wrong!
3The next term ............... on 20th November.
Wrong!
4I will give you a call when I ...............
Wrong!
When the main clause is in the simple future, we use a simple present in the subordinate clause.
5I ............... swimming.
Wrong!
6Which novel ............... at the moment?
Wrong!
7I ............... my driving test next week.
Wrong!
If the arrangement already exists, use a present continuous to talk about future.
8Too many cooks ............... the broth.
Wrong!
Use the simple present to talk about facts.
9Plants ............... water and sunlight.
Wrong!
10The temple ............... on a hill.
Wrong!
11Alternative medicine ............... various herbs for treating ailments.
Wrong!
12An acupuncture practitioner ............... health problems by inserting fine needles into the skin.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I don’t watch movies that have a sad ending.
- She doesn’t live with her parents any longer.
- The next term begins on 20th November.
- I will give you a call when I finish
- I do enjoy swimming.
- Which novel are you needing at the moment?
- I am taking my driving test next week.
- Too many cooks spoil the broth.
- Plants need water and sunlight.
- The temple stands on a hill.
- Alternative medicine uses various herbs for treating ailments.
- An acupuncture practitioner treats health problems by inserting fine needles into the skin.
