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Tenses exercise

April 29, 2015 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form.

1. Many people ………………… in the explosion.

Correct! Wrong!

2. The entire nation ..................... . by the news of the assassination of John F Kennedy.

Correct! Wrong!

3. Illegal settlements in many parts of the city .....................…

Correct! Wrong!

4. I ...................... it ...................... not the right thing to do.

Correct! Wrong!

5. Those who ....................... respect their parents and elders cannot ………………….. civilized.

Correct! Wrong!

6. If you ...................... ice, it .....................

Correct! Wrong!

7. If you ....................... her she …………………. come.

Correct! Wrong!

8. If I ………………….. you, I ..................... accept the job.

Correct! Wrong!

9. If it …………………. the match ………………….. cancelled.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. Many people were killed in the explosion.

2. The entire nation was shocked by the news of the assassination of John F Kennedy.

3. Illegal settlements in many parts of the city were demolished.

4. I knew it was not the right thing to do.

5. Those who do not respect their parents and elders cannot be called civilized.

6. If you heat ice, it melts.

7. If you had invited her she would have come.

8. If I were you, I would accept that job.

9. If it rains the match will be cancelled.

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