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Tenses ESL Grammar Exercise

December 19, 2025 B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1I thought she would be angry if I ............... her what had happened.
Wrong!
Use the past simple "told" after "if" in this past imagined situation.
2I saw him get into his car and ............... away.
Wrong!
After "saw him get," use the base verb "drive" for the second action.
3She has traveled a lot, so she ............... about almost all countries.
Wrong!
Use the present simple "knows" for a present fact.
4As I didn't speak the local language, I had difficulty ............... with local people.
Wrong!
After "have difficulty," use the -ing form "communicating".
5As I ............... her number, I couldn't contact her.
Wrong!
Use the past simple negative "didn't have" to explain a past situation.
6I ............... much luggage. I travel light.
Wrong!
Use the present simple "don't carry" for a general habit.
7There is enough room for everyone ...............
Wrong!
After "enough room," the infinitive "to sit" explains the purpose or possibility.
8How much sleep ............... you need?
Wrong!
Use the auxiliary "do" to form a present simple question with "need".
9How much ............... to rent a car?
Wrong!
Use "does it cost" to form a present simple question about price.
10How much TV ............... you watch?
Wrong!
Use the auxiliary "do" to ask about a general habit with "watch".
11............... you enjoy traveling alone?
Wrong!
Use "Do" to form a present simple question with "enjoy".
12As she ............... to go alone, I went with her.
Wrong!
Use the past simple negative "didn't want" because the main action is in the past.

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  1. I thought she would be angry if I told her what had happened.
  2. I saw him get into his car and drive away.
  3. She has traveled a lot, so she knows about almost all countries.
  4. As I didn’t speak the local language, I had difficulty communicating with local people.
  5. As I didn’t have her number, I couldn’t contact her.
  6. I don’t carry much luggage. I travel light.
  7. There is enough room for everyone to sit
  8. How much sleep do you need?
  9. How much does it cost to rent a car?
  10. How much TV do you watch?
  11. Do you enjoy traveling alone?
  12. As she didn’t want to go alone, I went with her.

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