4V recap tenses

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All Tenses 4V

Recap all tenses September 2023-2024

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Complete ex 1-5 

1.

• 1. Mr Cooper always buys a pound of sugar. (buy)
  
• 2. The shop assistant is closing the door now. (close)
  
• 3. Kevin and Alan never throw away glass bottles. (throw)
  
• 4. Look! Freddy is carrying two baskets. (carry)
  
• 5. Now Mrs Caveman is looking out of the window. (look)
  
• 6. Mrs Bingham goes shopping every Saturday. (go)
  
• 7. I am counting the money at the moment. (count)
  
• 8. Mr Root always opens a box of eggs before buying them. (open)
  
• 9. Mum often forgets her change. (forget)
  
• 10. Listen! The manager is talking to a customer. (talk)
  
• 11. My friends often go to the computer shop. (go)
  
• 12. We always put our things in a basket. (put)
  
• 13. The shop is closing at the moment. (close)
  
• 14. They play tennis every Sunday. (play)
  
• 15. She is taking a shower now. (take)

2.

• 1 It's seven o'clock, and they ...are going... to school now.
  
• 2 Mrs Cooper....eats... in the restaurant every Sunday.
  
• 3 Our cat never...jumps... on the kitchen table.
  
• 4 Look! The men ...are wearing...blue uniforms.
  
• 5 Curt always plays...his guitar in the afternoon.
  
• 6 The taxi ...is waiting ...for them at the moment.
  
• 7 He always ...helps...his grandmother.
  
• 8 They never...eat... very much.
  
• 9 Listen! Bill ...is playing...his electric guitar.
  
• 10 He...washes...his car every Sunday.
  
• 11 The alarm ... rings ...at seven o'clock every morning.
  
• 12 They always ...bring...their aunt a tree for Christmas.
  
• 13 She...is wearing...a red pullover and black jeans today.
  
• 14 The boys are throwing ...snowballs at the girls now.
  
• 15 Mr Black...is walking...into the classroom at the moment. 

3.

On Mondays, Saskia 1) empties (empty) the bin and 

2) puts (put) it outside to be collected. She also 3) pays

(pay) the milkman when he brings the milk for the

week ahead. On Tuesdays, Saskia 4) goes (go) to her piano lesson.

She also 5) brings (bring) the bin back inside.

Every Wednesday, Saskia 6) does (do) the gardening

in the morning, and then, in the afternoon, she 7) walks

(walk) the dog. This week is a special week as Saskia 8) is celebrating

(celebrate) New Year with her family. She 9) is baking

(bake) lots of puddings for the New Year’s party,

including chocolate cake and apple pie. As well as all this, Saskia 10) is hoping (hope) to fit in some shopping

in the Christmas sales. She 11) is planning (plan) to buy a new coat and some new boots for the rest of the

winter season.

4.

1. am spending 
2. have had 
3. enjoy
4. get 
5. is 
6. feel 
7. are 
8. am starting 
9. matters 
10. made 
11. am sharing 
12. love

 

• 13. is 
• 14. are having 
• 15. am going 
• 16. have 
• 17. do not 
• 18. live 
• 19. hope

5.

1.a. Look, I (have) have two tickets for the circus.

b. Look, I (hold) am holding two tickets for the circus.

2.a. We (be) had been there for more than half an hour by the time the show began.

b. We (wait) had been waiting there for more than half an hour by the time the show began.

3.a. Sam (sit) was sitting in the seat next to me when the clown threw a bucket of water at me.

b. Sam (be) was in the seat next to me when the clown threw a bucket of water at me.

4.a. One clown was juggling while he (balance) was balancing a glass of wine on his head.

b. One clown was juggling while he (have) had a glass of wine on his head.

5.a. I (love) have loved the circus ever since I was a child.

b. I (go) have been going to the circus ever since I was a child.

6.a. Right now, I (see) see two elephants doing tricks in the ring.

b. Right now, I (look) am looking at two elephants doing tricks in the ring.

Past simple vs present perfect 

6.

1. I saw a great film yesterday.

2. Have you ever bought a cheap laptop?

3. Sue had the flu last winter.

4. A few days ago, we drove to his uncle.

5. They played bingo on wednesday afternoon.

6. He has already takenthe bus to get there.

7. Last week my rabbit ran away.

8. We did a lot last sunday.

9. Has she ever been to India?

10. I met him last monday.

11. She has not woken up yet.

12. I have not met her since last Thursday.

13. Bob slept well last night.

14. I got a letter from her two days ago.                                         15. They have already arrived in Germany.

7.

1. I have lived in Seattle for five years. (live)

2. Someone has stolen my bike! Now I’ll have to walk home. (steal)

3. When Bob was young, he lived in London. (live)

4. I would like to visit Berlin sometime. Unfortunately, I have never been there. (never be)

5. Tim went to Scotland last year. (go)

6. I’m afraid I’m not hungry anymore. I have already eaten . (already eat)

7. They don’t live here anymore. They left two years ago. (leave)

8. Ann, have you finished reading the newspaper yet? (you finish)

9. We played football yesterday afternoon. (play)

10. The weather wasn’t very good last week. (not be)

11. Where are the girls? They haven’t arrived yet. (not arrive)

12. Her friend is an actor. He has played in many movies. (play)

13. We spent our vacation in Florida last summer. (spend)

14. His grandfather died in April last year. (die)

15. I’m ready to go shopping. I have just finished my homework. (just finish)

8.

Mother: I want to prepare dinner. Have you washed(i) the dishes yet?

Daughter: I washed the dishes yesterday, but I have not had(i) the time yet to do it today.

Mother: Have you already done(i) your homework?

Daughter: No, I have just come(i) home from school.

Mother: You came(i) home from school two hours ago!

Daughter: Well, but my friend Lucy called when I arrived and I have just finished(i) the phone call.

Mother: Didn't you see(i) Lucy at school in the morning?

Daughter: Yes, but we did not have(i) time to talk then.

9.

Question 1=b

Question 2=a

Question 3=b

Question 4=a

Question 5=a

Question 6=b

Question 7=b

Question 8=a

Question 9=a

Question 10=a

10

1. After they had seen (see) the Tower, they went (go) to Westminster Abbey.

2. He asked (ask) me which animals I had seen (see) in Africa.

3. After Columbus had discovered (discover) America, he returned (return) to Spain.

4. Before they moved (move) to Liverpool, they had sold (sell) everything.

5. After he had worked (work) very hard, he fell (fall) ill.

6. She opened (open) the box after she had found (find) the key.

7. They went (go) to a restaurant after they had sailed (sail).

8. Before they started (start) the party, they had invited (invite) some friends.

9. After she had washed (wash) the curtains, she cleaned (clean) the windows.

10. They went (go) for a sightseeing tour after the bus had arrived (arrive).

11. Before he mowed (mow) the lawn, he had picked (pick) some roses.

12. After he had finished (finish) school, he worked (work) for a magazine.

13. They drank (drink) a cup of tea after they had finished (finish) lunch.

14. He had asked (ask) me for her telephone number before he phoned (phone) her.

15. My sister had eaten (eat) all the chocolate before my parents came (come) home.

11

1. It has been raining (rain) for hours.

2. Mike has been collecting (collect) stamps since 1995.

3. Bob has been playing (play) tennis since he was seven.

4. I have been waiting (wait) for the bus for 15 minutes.

5. How long has your brother been playing (play) guitar?

6. How long has he been playing (play) golf?

7. I have been working (work) for this company for seventeen years.

8. How long has it been raining (rain)?

9. Mary has been studying (study) German for two years.

10. My grandparents have been living (live) in that house since 1962.

11. My mother has been cooking (cook) for 3 hours.

12. My sister has been driving (drive) since 1972.

13. Peter has been living (live) in India since last month.

14. How long have you been working (work) in the garden?

15. They have been lying (lie) in the sun for hours.

12.

1. Have they arrived already?   2. Lucy has run 2000 metres today.

3. I've been cleaning all morning – I'm fed up!    4. How long have you known Simon?

5. I've been drinking more water lately and I feel better.    6. Sorry about the mess! I've been baking.

7. How many times have you taken this exam?  8. He has eaten six bars of chocolate today!

9. Julie has cooked dinner. Let's go and eat!

10. The students have finished their exams. They're very happy.

11. The baby's face is really dirty! What has he been eating?

12. Iona is exhausted these days. She has been working too hard recently.

13. Luke has never been abroad.   14. I've been waiting for three hours already!

15. Have you finished your homework yet?   16. How long have you been a lawyer?

17. I've been reading your book all day. It's very interesting, but I'm only on chapter 2.

18. She has drunk ten glasses of water!

19. I've had my dog for sixteen years.

20. Help! I've lost my wallet! How can I get home

13.

1. Judy: How long (be) have you been in Canada?

Claude: I (study) have been studying here for more than three years.

2. I (have) have had the same car for more than ten years. I'm thinking about buying a new one.

3. I (love) have loved chocolate since I was a child. You might even call me a "chocoholic."

4. Matt and Sarah (have) have been having some difficulties in their relationship lately, so they (go) have been going to a marriage counselor. I hope they work everything out.

5. John (work) has been working for the government since he graduated from Harvard University. Until recently, he (enjoy) has enjoyed his work, but now he is talking about retiring.

6. Lately, I (think) have been thinking about changing my career because I (become) have become dissatisfied with the conditions at my company.

7. I (see) have been seeing Judy for more than five years and during that time I (see) have seen many changes in her personality.

Finish ex 1-16

14.

1. A: Why are you holding a piece of paper?

B: I (write) am going to write a letter to my friends back home in Texas.

2. A: I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up!

B: I (get) will get you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up.

3. A: I can't hear the television!

B: I (turn) will turn it up so you can hear it.

4. We are so excited about our trip next month to France. We (visit) are going to visit Paris, Nice and Grenoble.

5. Sarah (come) will come to the party. Oliver (be) will be there as well.

6. Ted: It is so hot in here!

Sarah: I (turn) will turn the air-conditioning on.

7. I think he (be) will be the next President of the United States.

8. After I graduate, I (attend) am going to attend medical school and become a doctor. I have wanted to be a doctor all my life.

9. A: Excuse me, I need to talk to someone about our hotel room. I am afraid it is simply too small for four people.

B: That man at the service counter (help) will help you.

10. As soon as the weather clears up, we (walk) are going to walk down to the beach and go swimming.

15.

1. They are driving  (drive) to New York tomorrow morning.

2. I hope the weather will be (be) nice.

3. I offered him this job. I think he will take (take) it.

4. I promise I won't tell  (not tell) your secret to anyone.

5. Take your umbrella with you. It is going to rain  (rain).

6. They are playing  (play) cards this evening.

7. I am going (go) to the cinema tomorrow.

8. They are flying  (fly) to Seattle next summer holidays.

9. I am inviting  (invite) 50 people to the party and I hope everyone will come (come).

10. That exercise looks difficult. I will help  (help) you.

11. is  he going  (go) to the football match?          12. Are you sure they will win (win) the match?

13. She will  probably stay (stay) till Thursday.    14. He is not leaving  (not leave) tomorrow.

15. We think he will come  (come) home late in the night

16.

1. The train arrives at 12:30.

2. We are going to have dinner at a seaside restaurant on Sunday.

3. It will snow in Brighton tomorrow evening. (or is going to snow)

4. On Friday at 8 o’clock I am meeting my friend. (or am going to meet)

5. Paul is flying to London on Monday morning.

6. Wait! I will drive you to the station.

7. The English lesson starts at 8:45.

8. Are you still writing your essay? If you finish by 4pm, we can go for a walk.

9. I am going to see my mother in April.

10.Look at the clouds – it is going to rain in a few minutes. (or will rain)

16.

11.When they get married in March, they will have been together for six years.

12.You’re carrying too much. I will open the door for you.

13.Do you think the teacher will have marked our homework by Monday morning?

14.When I see you tomorrow, I will show you my new book.

15.After you take a nap, you will feel a lot better. (or have taken)

16.I’m sorry but you need to stay in the office until you have finished your work. (or

finish)

17.I will buy the cigarettes from the corner shop when it opens.

18.I will let you know the second the builders have finished decorating. (or finish)

19.Before we start our lesson, we are going to have a review. (or will have)

20.We will wait in the shelter until the bus comes

Mixed tenses

17+18

17.

Every summer our class goes (go) on a short trip. Last year we went (go) to a zoo. Our teacher was (be) very nervous. Teachers are (be) often nervous on a school trip. But why? We don't understand (not understand) that. I took (take) lots of photos of a baby elephant with my cell phone. "Why didn't you take (not take) photos of other animals, too?" my friend asked (ask) me. But I didn't want (not want) to take photos of other animals. I wanted (want) to take photos of all my friends. They had (have) some bananas and showed (show) them to the gorillas. "What are you doing (do) there? Come to me!" our teacher shouted (shout). We found (find) a nice place for a picnic. But nobody ate (eat) a banana, but the gorillas had (have) a nice lunch that day. It was (be) a great day at the zoo, and we had (have) a lot of fun.

18.

1.  Has John ever won (ever - win) a prize at a race?

2. I fell (fall) asleep yesterday when I  was watching (watch) TV.

3. George has never been  (never - be) to Canada.

4. Tom is not back in England. He has been  (be) in Italy for three weeks.

5. We did   (do) a lot last Sunday.

6. I sometimes go - (go) to the cinema.

7. Nick worked  (work) hard yesterday.

8. I haven't found  (not find) my ring yet which Iost (lose) at the party yesterday.

9. They built  (build) this castle in 1762.

10. Would you like to have something to eat? No, thank you. I have just had  (just have) dinner.

11. While Tom  was playing (play) tennis, Ann  was taking (take) a shower.

12. I haven't seen (not see) his dog since yesterday morning.

13. Mike  is playing (play) on his notebook now. How long  has he been playing(play)?

14. " Do you speak (speak) English?" she was asked.

15. When they were working  (work) in the garden, the phone rang (ring).

3.       Tenses                                                Irregular verbs

1. Grammar unit 1 + grammar unit 2

2. Workbook p.29 - test yourself

Answers Test Yourself

1) 1 unconventional 2 dream 3 lie-in 4 sleep 5  insecure 6 rebellious 7 nod off 8 nerves 9 oversleep 10 miserable 

2) got rid of 2 to have 3 regrettably 4 nowhere near 5 understandably 6 considerably 

3) 1. nearly --> near 
     2. is always taking 
     3. leave --> left

     4. Sadly, 
     5. don't --> didn't 
     6. will --> tends to

4) 1. find;Tell
      2. to worry; what 

      3. consider; do 

      4. putting; understand