Fill in the blanks.
1. We often ………………………. for long drives on the weekend.
Use the simple present to talk about facts.
2. The Prime Minister ………………………. Russia in August.
The present continuous is used to talk about a future event if the plan already exists.
3. Granny’s train ………………………… at 5.40.
The simple present is used to talk about a future event that is part of a time table.
4. He always ………………………. his dogs before he has his breakfast.
Use the simple present to talk about facts.
5. We went out although it ……………………….. snowing.
When the main verb is in the past tense, use a past tense in the subordinate clause as well.
6. He ……………………… because he could not meet the target.
A passive verb form is required here because the subject is not the doer of the action. They sacked him because he could not meet his target or He was sacked because he could not meet his target.
7. During the holidays, I ……………………. a lot of eating and sleeping.
8. We …………………… to Thailand for the summer holidays.
Use the present continuous to talk about a future event if the plan already exists.
9. She ……………………….. a favor of anybody.
The present perfect is used to talk about time up to now. It is common with ever and never.
10. You never let me ................................. anything.
11. I …………………….. taking care of very young children.
Use the simple present to talk about likes and dislikes.
12. He ………………………… at the gate for a long time.
Use the present perfect to talk about an action or situation that started in the past and has continued up to the present.
Answers
- We often go for long drives on the weekend.
- The Prime Minister is visiting Russia in August.
- Granny’s train arrives at 5.40.
- He always feeds his dogs before he has his breakfast.
- We went out although it was snowing.
- He was sacked because he could not meet the targets
- During the holidays, I did a lot of eating and sleeping.
- We are going to Thailand for the holidays.
- She has never asked a favor of anybody.
- You never let me do anything.
- I don’t enjoy taking care of very young children.
- He has been waiting at the gate for a long time.
