Fill in the correct form of the PRESENT TENSE (simple and progressive)
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter because it seems to me that far too many changes are taking place in my country these days, and, as a result, we are losing our identity. I live in a small town, but even this town is changing before my eyes. For example, town authorities are building a burger place where my favourite restaurant used to be. Our culture belongs to everybody, and I don’t understand why the town leaders don’t do more to preserve it. They simply don’t care. In fact, I am thinking of starting an action group. I am appearing on a TV show on Friday evening to make people aware of how important this issue is. It’s time for us to start doing something before it gets too late.
Past Tense – Simple or Progressive: Fill in the correct form
I saw Sue in town yesterday, but she did not see me. She was looking the other way.I met Tom and Jane at the airport a few weeks ago. They were going to Berlin, and I was going to Madrid. We had a chat while we were waiting for our flights.I was cycling home yesterday when suddenly a man stepped out into the road in front of me. I was going quite fast, but luckily, I managed to stop in time and did not hit him.Jerry was waiting for me when I arrived.“What were you doing at this time yesterday?” – “I was asleep.”“Did you go out last night?” – “No, I was too tired.”“Was Carol at the party last night?” – “Yes, she was wearing a really nice dress.”How fast were you driving when the accident happened?John took a photo of me while I was not looking.We were in a very difficult position. We did not know what to do.I haven’t seen Alan for ages. When I last saw him, he was trying to find a job in Leeds.I was walking along the street when suddenly I heard footsteps behind me. Somebody was following me. I was frightened and started to run.When I was young, I wanted to be a bus driver.While Mike was watching TV, Sheila was reading a book.She was waiting for the bus when I saw her yesterday.On Sunday, I went for a walk and then I visited the museum.He was preparing lunch when the first guests arrived.She was sleeping when she suddenly heard a strange noise.We were sailing on the lake when a terrible thunderstorm came up.Some minutes later, his friend came to take him to the airport.While his friend was driving the car, John was talking about his holidays.John was having a shower when the telephone rang.When they arrived at the airport, the plane had already flown high above their heads.They went to the restaurant and had a cup of coffee.While the football teams were warming up, the fans were waving their flags.
Past or Present Perfect Tense – Simple form
The weather has been awful in the past few days.We have washed the dishes. They’re clean now.Has your course started yet?Emma packed her suitcase last night.They have closed the factory. – Really? When did that happen?Shall we play tennis? We haven’t played since we were children.The airplane has landed. The pilot is just getting out.Prices have gone up. Everything is more expensive this year.I’m tired. We have walked 10 miles.The Queen arrived in an RAF helicopter last night.How long has Vicky had that camera? – For about a month.We have just come back from our holidays.Your parcel has arrived. The postman brought it two hours ago.He has been at his computer for two hours.We lived there for ten years, but we have been in Birmingham for the last two.We haven’t had a party for ages.My sister’s car is only a year old, but she has already crashed it.Dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago.It hasn’t rained yet today.Did you see last week’s magazine? — It must be here somewhere.
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