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“Tenses Review”

Material developed by Gabriela Feeney

THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

INTRODUCTION:

Simple Present is also called “Present Simple.” The Simple Present expresses
an action in the present taking place once, never or several times. It is also
used for actions that take place one after another and for actions that are set by
a timetable or schedule. The Simple Present also expresses facts in the
present.

EXAMPLES:

 I never go out for lunch when it’s weekend and I have some money.

 My neighbor Mary loves going to the beach in the summer.

 It snows a lot in Alaska when it is winter.

STRUCTURES:
Subject Affirmative Negative Yes/No Information
Questions Questions
I study don’t study Do I study? What do I study?
You knit don’t knit Do you knit? How do you knit?
She/He/It jumps doesn’t jump Does she jump? Who jumps?
We/You/They sing don’t sing Do we sing? What time do we
sing?

 REMEMBER:

 Use Simple Present with the Verb “to be” too:

Valerie and Joseph are really good friends since they were little kids.

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 PRACTICING GRAMMAR

A) Which answers are correct? Check.

1) Anne and Sue carry a box.

1) Which sentences/questions are in

the Simple Present?

2) I run to school.
Do you speak Spanish?

He's 15.

I'm in room 201.

3) Mr. Smith teaches French.
She didn't help her mother.

She doesn't like milk.

She drives a car. C) Form questions.

We are reading a book.

Example: where / they / to have / breakfast

2) Which of the following words are

Where do they have breakfast?
used with the Simple Present?

always
1) Marie and Joe / to like / homework
at the moment

every day

now 2) Frank / to read / comics

often

sometimes
3) what / they / to eat / for breakfast
yesterday

3) Which verb forms go with the

D) Fill in the verbs in brackets into the gaps.
Simple Present?

Infinitive
Example: He never writes a letter.
Infinitive + -ed

Infinitive + -ing
1) She to Menorca every
Infinitive + s summer. (to fly)

have + Infinitive + -ed

2) Jill two children. (to have)

B) Negate the sentences.

3) The boys computer

Example: He works on the computer. - He does games. (not/to play)

not work on the computer.

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E) Which sentences/questions are correct? a) does b) do

1) Which negative sentence is in the Simple

Present? 3) Do you___________ milk in your

He do not reads a book. tea?

He does not read a book.

He is not reading a book. a) likes b) like

He not read a book.

4) ______ I correct?
2) Which sentence is in the Simple

Present?

He has read a book. a) am b) is c)are

He is reading a book.

He read a book.

He reads a book.

He will read a book.

5) Every morning my mother

3) Which question is in the Simple __________ at 6 o'clock.

Present?

Do she work in an office? a) get up b) gets up

Do she works in an office?

Does she work in an office?

Work she in an office?

Works she in an office? 6) It _________ a beautiful day today.

F) Fill in the correct verb forms. a) am b) is c)are

1) Mandy and Susan _________ films

every weekend. 7) His friend __________ to school.

a) watch b) watches a) go b) goes

2) The girls __________ the shopping. 8) Andy ____________ the family car.

a) washes b) wash
 10) Mr. Black ____________ e-mails in

9) John often ____________ handball. the evenings.

a) plays b) play a) write b) writes

H) Put the verbs into the correct form. K) Find the signal words for simple
present.
1. I (to like) __________ lemonade very much.
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2. The girls always (to listen) __________ to 1. Which is a signal word for simple present?

pop music. now last Monday often

3. Janet never (to wear) __________ jeans. 2. Which is a signal word for simple present?
4. Mr Smith (to teach) ___________ Spanish
sometimes at the moment
and French.
yesterday
5. You (to do) ____________ your homework
3. Which is a signal word for simple present?
after school.
last Friday every Friday
I) Make negative sentences. next Friday

4. Which is not a signal word for simple

1. My father makes breakfast. →
present?

never already usually

2. They are eleven. → 5. Which is not a signal word for simple

present?
3. She writes a letter. →
Listen! first ... then ...
4. I speak Italian. →
seldom
5. Danny phones his father on Sundays. →
L) Put the verbs into the correct form.

J) Make questions. 1. I (to listen) to music

every day.
1. you / to speak / English →
2. Simon (to collect)
stamps.
2. when / he / to go / home →
3. We (to wash) the dishes
once a day.
3. they / to clean / the bathroom →
4. My mother always (to make)

breakfast.
4. where / she / to ride / her bike →

5. Sarah usually (to meet)

Maria at the tennis club.
5. Billy / to work / in the supermarket →

M) Put the verbs into the correct form.

1. Mr Williams often (to teach) 8. The children like cats because they are

the dogs new tricks. nice. →

9. Jenny is never late. →

2. They always (to throw)
their litter in the bin.

3. The referee usually (to stop) 10. Andrew's new mountain bike costs

the game after 90 $1000. →

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minutes.
O) Write the third person singular. Note
4. The kids (to hurry) to that sometimes there are exceptions in
open their presents. spelling.

5. This car can (to do) 250

1. can - he
km/h.

2. cry - she
N) Rewrite the sentences in the short
form (where the long form is given) or in 3. say - he
the long form (where the short form is
4. go - she
given).

5. kiss - he
1. She has a nice mobile. →

P) Choose the correct signal word.

2. We don't use a computer. →

1. I go to the cinema _________________.

a) now b) every week c) yesterday

3. Johnny does not swim in the lake. →

2. We play volleyball ______________________.

4. They are from Budapest, Hungary. →
a)on fridays b) now c) next year

5. This isn't my cup of tea. →

3. _________________ we spend our holidays in
Ireland.

a)usually b) in a week c) right now

6. Danny goes to school from Monday to 4. I speak English ______________________.

Friday. → a)now b) at the moment c) last night

7. My rabbit has a cage in the garden. →

5. Jamie cycles to work __________________.

a)this week b) next month c) twice a week

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THE PRESENT CONTINOUOS TENSE

INTRODUCTION:

It is also called “The Present Progressive Tense”. The Present Continuous

puts emphasis on the course or duration of an action. It is used for actions
going on in the moment of speaking and for actions taking place only for a
short period of time. It is also used to express development and actions that
are arranged for the near future.

EXAMPLES:

 I am reading this sentence right now.

 The BNA08 class is studying English from Monday to Friday at 9:40.

 Elizabeth is buying new clothes next month when she gets paid.

STRUCTURES:
Subject Affirmative Negative Yes/No Questions Information
Questions
I am playing am not playing Am I playing? Where am I
playing?
You are sewing are not sewing Are you sewing? What are you
sewing?
She/He/It is eating is not eating Is he eating? Who is eating?
We/You/They are cooking are not cooking Are they cooking? When are they
cooking?

PRACTICING GRAMMAR 1

A) Fill in the correct verb forms.

1) she is wearing -
1) I ____________ sending a text message.

2) We ____________ making sandwiches. 2) he is repairing -

3) The teacher ___________ checking the homework.
3) we are playing -
4) George ______________ wearing a pullover today.

4) it is raining -
B) Which sentences/questions are correct?

1) In which sentence is the Present Progressive

D) Negate the sentences.
used correctly?
Example: He is playing on the computer. - He is not
Andrew am washing the dishes. playing on the computer.
Andrew are washing the dishes. 1) The baby is crying.

Andrew is washing the dishes.

2) I am washing my hair.
2) Which sentence is in the Present Progressive?

I am reading a comic now.

3) You are listening to music.
I reading a comic now.

I' m reading a comic now.

4) She is sitting on the chair.
I'm reading a comic now.

3) Which question is in the Present Progressive?

5) We are playing a game.
Does he sing in the bathroom?

Is he singing in the bathroom? 6) I'm drawing a picture.

Singing he in the bathroom?

7) He is making pizza right now.
4) Which sentence is in the Present Progressive?
8) Susan and her brother are taking photos.
He has read a book.

He is going to read a book.

He is reading a book. 9) Dad is working in the kitchen.

He read a book.
10) She's selling fruit. -
He reads a book.
11) We are travelling in an old van. -

C) Form short forms/contracted forms.

Example: he is writing - he's writing

12) I'm getting ready for school. -
13) The thieves are robbing the bank. -
18) They (to choose) a cheap
airline.

14) My father is smoking a cigarette. -

19) Listen! Tom (to make) a phone
call.

E) Fill in the verbs in brackets into the gaps.

F) Write questions in present progressive.
Example: He is writing a letter now.

1. Robin / to ride / his bike -

1) Listen! Pete and Joe . (to
scream)
2. where / she / to go -

3. what / your mother / to do / now -

2) I a bath right now. (to have)

3) I to the pet shop. (to go)

4) Timmy the picnic basket. (to G) Rewrite the sentences using the short forms
pack) (where long forms are given) or the long
forms (where short forms are given).
5) Look! Andy ______________________ in the
garden. (to work)

6) I ______________________ TV at the moment. (to 1. He is eating. -

watch)
2. I am driving. -
7) We _________________________ a book. (to
read) 3. We are not riding. -

8) She __________________________ the piano. 4. You're telling great jokes. -

(play)

5. She's not hurrying. -

9) Listen! Sue and John_____________________ .
(sing)
6.

10) My sister (to clean) the H) Ask for the information given in bold print.
bathroom.
1. Matthew is making a mistake. -

11) Look! They (to go) inside.

2. Linda is knocking at the door. -

12) I (to wait) in the car now.

3. They are flying to Rome. -

13) Mrs Miller (to listen) to CDs.
4. I'm making the new tree house at the moment. -

14) We (to speak) English at the

moment.
5. She is driving the Porsche carefully. -

15) The dog (to attack) the cat.

16) I (to draw) a picture. I) Choose the correct answer.

1. Which of the following words can be a signal

17) My mother (to wave) at me. word for an arranged action taking place in the near
future.
 3. I'm working hard at the moment. - Is the sentence
every Monday next Monday last
correct even if I am not working at the moment of
Monday
speaking?
2. Which of the following words is a signal word for
an action taking place in the moment of speaking? yes

now next week often no

3. Which of the following words is not a signal word 4. He is playing football. - Which situation cannot be

for an action taking place in the moment of speaking? expressed by present progressive?

at the moment Listen! never To express that the match is going on right now.

4. Which of the following words cannot be a signal To express that he does not play football
word for an arranged action taking place in the near regularly, but only for a limited period of time.
future? 3
To express that he plays football regularly.
tomorrow last night this evening 5. Look! The Millers are moving house. - Which of
5. Which of the following words is a signal word for the following situations is expressed by the present
an action taking place in the moment of speaking? progressive?

Look! two days ago every Friday They are in the middle of the action.

The action is going to take place next week.

J) Write the ing form of the verbs. They will come back to this place one day.

1) bake -
L) Choose the correct signal word.
2) swim -
1. The girl is watering the plants
3) say - ______________.

4) travel - a)right now b) every day c) yesterday

2. We are going to the theatre

5) lie -
______________.

K) Choose the correct answer. a) every month b) tonight c) next year

3. My brother is moving to Australia

1. I am living in London now. - What does this ______________.
sentence mean?
a) probably b) every day c) in a week
I have moved to London to stay there for ever. 4. they are playing our song on the radio.
I am in London only for a limited period of time. a) Look, b) Yesterday, c) Listen,

I am going to move to London soon. 5. Greg is walking to work ________________.

2. We are meeting Tom tonight. - What does this a every Friday b) this week c) often
sentence mean?

The action is arranged for the near future.

The action is taking place now.

The action might take place.

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Material developed by Gabriela Feeney

THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE

INTRODUCTION:

The Simple Past expresses an action in the past taking place once. It can also
be used for actions taking place one after another or in the middle of another
action.

EXAMPLES:

 Mark fixed his car twice last month.

 Last night, I got home, took a shower and went to bed.

 I was watching a scary movie and suddenly, my cell phone rang.

SIMPLE PRESENT
FUTURE

SIMPLE PAST

STRUCTURES:
Subject Affirmative Negative Yes/No Questions Information
Questions
I saw didn’t see Did I see? What did I see?
You wrote didn’t write Did you write ? When did you
write?
She/He/It practiced didn’t practice Did he practice? Who practiced?
We/You/They put didn’t put Did we put? Where did we
put?

 REMEMBER:
  Use Simple Past with the Verb “to be” too.

Those boys were my classmates when I was in ninth grade.

PRACTICING GRAMMAR

A) Use the verbs in the Simple Past. 1) where / your father / to repair / the kite
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1) He tries - he
2) how / they / to ride / their bikes

2) We arrive - we
3) why / Julia / to ask / questions

3) We cycle - we
4) to be / the boys / in the sun

4) You live - you

5) go → C) Which answers are correct?

1) Which verb forms are in the Simple Past?

6) come →
Infinitive + -s

Infinitive + -d
7) buy →
Infinitive + -ed
8) have →
was/were + Infinitive + -ing
9) do →
2) Which verb forms are in the Simple Past?
10) leave →
had
11) sell →
has
12) bring →
plaied

13) shut → played

14) spend → was

15) feel → were

16) cost → 3) Which verb forms are correct?

17) drive → lived

liveed
18) catch →
planed
19) feed →
planned

B) Form questions in the Simple Past. tried

Example: when / he / to visit / his uncle tryed

When did he visit his uncle?
4) Which sentences/questions are in the Simple Past?
4. Kerry does not speak English. →
He didn't learn for school.

I fell from the tree.

5. Do you see the bird? →
I've found a pen.
6. We move house. →
She was in Hamburg.
7. They catch the ball. →
We were watching a film.
8. He crosses the street. →

D) Which sentences/questions are correct? 9. They do not sell furniture. →

1) Which sentence is in the Simple Past? 10. Does she practice her English? →

She has read a book.

She read a book. 11. They repeat the question. →

She reads a book. 12. She hugs her little brother. →

2) In which sentence is the Simple Past used

correctly? 13. The snowman melts in the sun. →

The hotel room was very nice.

The hotel room were very nice. 14. The candle does not burn. →

3) Which negative sentence is in the Simple Past?

15. Do they chat in a forum? →
They didn’t sing a song.

They didn't sing a song.

G) Write sentences in simple past.
They don't sang a song.
1. Janet / the bus / miss

4) In which sentence is the Simple Past used

correctly? 2. she / her room / tidy

3. not / Rupert / the number / dial

Steven forgetted his homework.

Steven forgot his homework.

4. she / a friend / phone
Steven forgots his homework.
5. not / Andy / the ball / pass

E) What is the correct Verb “to be” Simple Past

form?
6. Jim / his head / cover
1) she __________
7. she / the chapter / copy
2) it ____________
8. not / the clouds / disappear
3) we ___________

4) you __________
9. he / to our question / refer
F) Put the sentences into simple past.

1. We open the door. → 10. not / we / our punishment / escape

2. You write poems. →

3. Richard plays in the garden. → 11. you / cards / play

 12. Laura came home at six o'clock.
12. I / a car / want

13. we / the game / lose

13. The boy read a book.
14. not / I / early / get up
14. The girl wrote five letters.
15. not / Jeff and Linda / home / cycle

15. They welcomed the new pupil warmly.

H) Ask for the bold part of the sentence.

1. My friends swam in the lake.

I) “Was“ or “Were“?

2. He paid the bill. 1. I ________ hungry.

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3. The teacher pointed to the board. 2. You __________ in Australia last year.

3. She ________ not there.

4. They felt good. 4. Charly Chaplin _________ a famous actor.

5. He hurt his leg because he was not 5. Lisa and James __________ at home.

6. It _________ the right thing to do.

careful.
7. The shop ___________ open.
6. He clicked the mouse button.
8. The men __________ very strong.

9. The weather __________ great.

7. Robby Robber robbed a bank.
10. My father and I ____________ in the car.

11. The book _____________ on the table.

8. The house burnt down.
12. You ___________ very clever.

13. He ____________ in trouble.

9. The children respected their teacher.
14. George Washington _____________ the
first US president.

10. Billy ate an apple. 15. The cars _____________ new.

11. The children played in the garden.

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THE FUTURE TENSE

INTRODUCTION:

 “Going to” future expresses a conclusion regarding the immediate

future or an action in the near future that has already been planned or
prepared.

EXAMPLES:

 I’m going to study harder next year.

 The sky is absolutely dark. It’s going to rain.

 “Will” future expresses a spontaneous decision, an assumption with

regard to the future, a promise or an action in the future that cannot be
influenced. It is used to talk about “possibilities”.

EXAMPLES:

 Wait! I will help you to carry those bags.

 He will probably come back tonight.

 I will not drink this weekend. I promise you I won’t…

 It seems like it will rain tomorrow.

SIMPLE PRESENT

SIMPLE PAST
FUTURE
 STRUCTURES:

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“GOING TO”:

Subject Affirmative Negative Yes/No Questions Information

Questions
I am going to am not going to Am I going to Where am I
dance dance dance? going to dance?
You are going to are not going to Are you going to What time are
exercise exercise exercise? you going to
exercise?
She/He/It is going to cut is not going to Is she going to cut? Who is going to
cut cut?
We/You/They are going to are not going to Are they going to When are they
clean clean clean? going to clean?

“WILL”:

Subject Affirmative Negative Yes/No Questions Information

Questions
I will garden will not garden Will I garden? When will I
garden?
You will drive will not drive Will you drive? Who will drive?
She/He/It will keep will not keep Will she keep? What will she
keep?
We/You/They will speak will not speak Will you speak? What language
will you speak?

 REMEMBER:

You can also use “won’t” as a contraction of “will not”. But remember,
this is only used in spoken English.
 PRACTICING GRAMMAR

A) Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps and 8. He the bottle of water. (to drop)
form sentences. Use the going to-future.
9. Lots of accidents in that weather. (to
happen)

10. She if you show her the spider. (to

1. He his friend. (to phone)
scream)

2. We a new computer game. (to

play)
C) Put in the verbs in brackets into the gap. Use
3. My sister TV. (to watch)
will-future or going to-future.
4. You a picnic next Tuesday. (to
have)

5. Jane to the office. (to go) 1. Philipp 15 next Wednesday. (to

be)
6. They to the bus stop this
afternoon. (to walk) 2. They a new computer. (to get)

7. His brother a letter to his uncle 3. I think, my mother this CD. (to
today. (to write) like)

8. She her aunt. (to visit) 4. Paul's sister a baby. (to have)

9. I my homework after school. (to 5. They at about 4 in the

do) afternoon. (to arrive)

10. Sophie and Nick her friends. 6. Just a moment. I you with the
(to meet) bags. (to help)

7. In 2020 people more hybrid

cars. (to buy)
B) Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps and
8. Marvin a party next week. (to
form sentences. Use the will-future.
throw)

9. We to Venice in June. (to fly)

1. Tomorrow it in the north-west. (to

10. Look at the clouds! It soon. (to
rain)
rain)

2. My friend 12 next Monday. (to be)

3. Hey John! Wait a minute. I a word D) Write negative sentences in will future.
with you. (to have)
1. (I / answer / the question)
4. She her boss next week. (to contact)
_______________________
5. I think you this job. (to get)
2. (she / read / the book)
6. They at about 6 pm. (to arrive)
__________________________

7. The teacher this exercise. (to

explain)
 3. (they / drink / beer) 9. (they / change / their
____________________________ clothes)___________________

4. (we / send / the postcard) 10. (we / get up early / next

_______________________ Sunday)________________
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5. (Vanessa / catch / the
ball)______________________
F) Write questions in will future.
6. (James / open / the door)
_______________________ 1. (you / ask /
him)________________________
7. (we / listen / to the
radio)________________________ 2. (Jenny / lock / the
door)__________________
8. (they / eat / fish)
______________________________ 3. (it /
rain)______________________________
9. (she / give / him / the
apple)_____________________ 4. (the teacher / test / our
English)____________
10. (the computer / crash)
_________________________ 5. (what / they /
eat)_______________________

6. (when / she / be /
E) Write negative sentences in going to future. back)__________________

1. (I / sell / my 7. (who / drive / us / into town)

car)______________________________ ______________

2. (he / help / 8. (where / we /

us)_______________________________ meet)_____________________

3. (they / study / 9. (when / I / be /

hard)___________________________ famous)_________________

4. (we / cook / dinner 10. (what / you /

tonight)______________________ do)_______________________

5. (I / celebrate / my birthday this year)

______________
G) Write questions in going to future.
6. (she / clean / her
room)______________________ 1. (he / cook dinner /
tonight)_______________
7. (they / move / house)
_________________________ 2. (you / run / in the
race)__________________
8. (she / stay / with
Amy)_________________________ 3. (they / climb / that
mountain)_____________
 4. (she / exercise / at the gym / in the 7. (we / eat / fish /
afternoon) tonight)____________________

__________________________________ 8. (he / play football /

tomorrow)_______________
5. (you / carry / that heavy box)
_______________ 9. (Lucy / call / a
taxi)________________________
6. (Peter / fall in 4
love)________________________ 10. (you / sing / a song / for
us)_________________

H) Complete these conversation with Will or Going to Future.

Sandra: Where is Tim going to meet us?

Marcus: He (wait) ___________________ for us when our train arrives. I am sure he (stand) ____________________
on the platform when we take the station.

Sandra: And then what?

Marcus: We (pick) ______________________ Michele up at work and go out for dinner.

Ted: When we get to the party, Jerry (watch) ______________________ TV, Sam (make)__________________ drinks,
Beth (dance)_______________________ by herself, and Thad (complain) _______________________ about
his day at work.

Robin: Maybe, this time they won't be doing the same things.

Ted: I am absolutely sure they (do) ___________________ the same things; they always do the same things.

Florence: Oh, look at that mountain of dirty dishes! Who (wash)____________________ all of those?

Jack: I promise I (do)___________________ them when I get home from work.

Florence: Thanks.

Jack: When you get home this evening, that mountain won’t be there and nice stacks of sparkling clean dishes (be)
____________________ settled in the cabinets.

Doug: If you need to contact me next week, I (stay) ____________________ at the Hoffman Hotel.

Nancy: I (call)____________________ you if there are any problems.

Doug: This is the first time that I will be away from the kids.
Nancy: Don't worry, they (be) __________________ be fine.

Samantha: Just think, next week at this time, I (lie) ___________________ on a tropical beach in Maui drinking Mai
Tais and eating pineapple.
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Darren: While you are luxuriating on the beach, I (stress) ___________________ out over this marketing project.. How
are you going to enjoy yourself knowing that I am working so hard?

Samantha: I’ll manage somehow.

Darren: You're terrible. Can't you take me with you?

Samantha: No. But I (send) ______________________ you a postcard of a beautiful, white sand beach.

Darren: Great, that (make) ___________________ me feel much better.

 Present Perfect Simple
INTRODUCTION 6

The present perfect simple expresses an action that is still going on or that stopped
recently, but has an influence on the present. It puts emphasis on the result.

Form of Present Perfect:

Subject Positive Negative Question

I / you / we / they I have spoken. I have not spoken. Have I spoken?
he / she / it He has spoken. He has not spoken. Has he spoken?

Special Cases:

Exceptions in spelling when adding ed Example

after a final e only add d love – loved
final consonant after a short, stressed vowel admit – admitted
or l as final consonant after a vowel is doubled travel – travelled
final y after a consonant becomes i hurry – hurried

Use of Present Perfect

 puts emphasis on the result

Example: She has written five letters.

 action that is still going on

Example: School has not started yet.

 action that stopped recently

Example: She has cooked dinner.

 finished action that has an influence on the present

Example: I have lost my key.

 action that has taken place once, never or several times before the moment of
speaking

Example: I have never been to Australia.

Signal Words of Present Perfect
 already, ever, just, never, not yet, so far, till now, up to now

PRACTICING GRAMMAR

a) Write the participle form (3rd form) of the regular verbs. Note the exceptions in
spelling when adding ‚ed‘.

1. use -
2. try -

3. carry -

4. dance -

5. cycle -

6. travel -

b) Fill the gaps with 'have' or 'has'.

1. I ________ answered the question.

2. She______ opened the window.

3. They_______ called us.

4. You________ carried a box.

5. It________ rained a lot.

6. We_________ washed the car.

7. He________ closed the window.

8. Jenny____ locked the door.

9. The girls ______ visited the museum.

10. John and Sophie ________ helped in the garden.

c) Write positive sentences in present perfect simple:

1. Bob / visit / his grandma

2. Jimmy / play / on the computer
 3. Sue and Walter / wash / their car

4. Andrew / repair / his bike

5. Phil / help / Anne with maths

6. Brad and Louise / watch / a film

7. Tamara / talk to / her best friend

8. Bridgette / draw / a picture

9. Carol / read / a computer magazine

10. Tom and Alice / be / to a restaurant

d) Write negative sentences in present perfect simple.

1. Sarah / not / wash the dishes

2. Anita / not / clean the kitchen

3. Maureen and Gavin / not / water the plants

4. Joey / not / make his bed

5. David / not / buy milk

6. Lisa / not / be to the baker's

7. Aran and Jack / not / do their homework

8. Jane and Ben / not / tidy up their rooms

9. Alex / not / feed the hamster

10. Hazel / not / empty the bin

e) Write sentences in present perfect simple. Place 'never' before the main verb.

1. Fergal / never / sail / on the Pacific.

 2. Rebecca / never / stay / at a five-star hotel

3. Jason / never / watch / a world-cup final

4. Rachel and Gareth / never / climb / Mount Kilimanjaro

5. Elaine / never / see / a whale

6. Ruth / never / spend / her holiday in Mexico

7. Connor / never / be / to Canada

8. Lisa and Holly / never / cycle / around England

9. Barry / never / drive / a Ferrari

10. Clare / never / meet / Mickey Mouse

f) Write questions in present perfect simple.

1. you / answer / the question

2. Jenny / lock / the door

3. Walter / call / us

4. you / see / the picture

5. your parents / get / the letter

6. it / rain / a lot

7. how often / we / sing / the song

8. Maureen / watch / the film

9. how many books / Bob / read

10. ever / you / be / to London

g) Ask for the information in the bold part of the sentence.

1. I have been in the garden. -

 2. My sister has cooked dinner.

3. Sue has read the book twice. -

4. My computer has crashed. -

5. Jeane has been on holiday for eight days.

6. Fred has done his homework.

7. Gavin has stopped at the corner.

8. Sarah has bought five books. -

9. Jason has talked to his teacher.

10. Catherine has cleaned the house because she is having a party tonight.

h) Put the verbs into the correct form (present perfect simple).

have not w ork

1. I (not / work) today.
2. We (buy) a new lamp.

3. We (not / plan) our holiday yet.

4. Where (be / you) ?

5. He (write) five letters.

6. She (not / see) him for a long time.

7. (be / you) at school?

8. School (not / start) yet.

9. (speak / he) to his boss?

10. No, he (have / not) the time yet.