REVISION 1: GRAMMAR TENSES: SIMPLES, PERFECTS & CONTINUOUS
Name:_____________________________________ Score:_____________
Objective: identify grammar tenses in English. Choose the correct tenses to complete sentences.
Match the tenses in the box to the verb forms in the sentences.
past continuous past perfect past simple present continuous
present perfect continuous present simple
(1) I don’t collect anything unusual, just sea shells.
(2) I’m looking for one very special shell to finish my collection.
(3) I’ve been collecting stamps for more than twenty years.
(4) I started my collection when I went on holiday to Turkey.
(5) I was walking along the beach when I saw a beautiful shell.
(6) I hadn’t noticed how beautiful shells were before.
Tick the correct question or sentence.
(7)
a) How long have you been collecting stamps?
b) How long you been collecting stamps?
(8)
a) Do you an aficionado?
b) Are you an aficionado?
(9)
a) I know about paintballing before.
b) I didn’t know about paintballing before.
(10)
a) Who introduced you to the sport?
b) Who did introduce you to the sport?
(11)
a) What I like most about it is that I get a good workout.
b) I like most about it is that I get a good workout.
(12)
a) I find it very difficult to enjoy.
b) What I find it very difficult to enjoy.
Complete the text with used to, would or got used to. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
When I was young I ______ visit the zoo every week and I ______ stand and watch the monkeys playing in their cages. I was fascinated by these animals as they were so inquisitive. Then I ______ go home and spend hours dreaming of seeing them in the wild. Then, when there was a wildlife programme on TV I ______ stop everything else I was doing and listen to every word. My mother ______ be worried about me sometimes, but she ______ it in the end.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of get or be.
(1) I can’t _____ used to living without a pet.
(2) I _____ not used to having a pet.
(3) It’s difficult not eating meat, but eventually I _____ used to it.
(4) Josh lived on a farm so he _____ used to working with animals.
(5) I’m trying to _____ used to your pet snake, but I still don’t think it’s cute.
Choose the correct alternative to complete each sentence.
(1) I live near the sea and I can’t get used to / would be used to the noise all the birds make.
(2) I got used to / would always see her walking her dogs on the beach.
(3) I used to / would have a pet tortoise when I was a child.
(4) My sister used to / is forever telling me to stop eating meat.
(5) She’s used to / would be used to taking her dogs for a walk early in the morning.
(6)People suffer / suffering from BDD often don’t realize they have the condition.
(7) Clothes designed / designing for teenagers have to be really fashionable.
(8) Actresses wanted / wanting to be successful often have to think about their image.
(9) Middle-aged men worried / worrying about putting on weight should think about exercising more frequently.
(10) Hollywood was full of paparazzi tried / trying to take photographs of all the celebrities.
(11) Parents concerned / concerning about the way their children dress should just try to relax and
remember what they were like when they were young.
(12) I sometimes find my daughter’s friends can be really annoyed / annoying, especially when they are listening to loud music.
REVISION 2: GRAMMAR TENSES: PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE & CONTINUOUS- PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS- REAL & UNREAL CONDITIONS
Name:_____________________________________ Score:_____________
Objective: Identify, use in the right context the tenses .
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
(1) I’ve just finished / been finishing watching a programme on TV about sharks.
(2) I went / I’ve been on a course about overcoming your fears last week.
(3) I was / have been frightened of the dark since I was young.
(4) I’ve read / been reading a book about Rosa Parks and it’s really interesting.
(5) Rosa Parks was / has been a very courageous woman.
(6) Did you watch / Have you watched that TV programme yesterday?
(7) I’ve never spoken / been speaking in public, but I don’t think I’d be nervous.
(8) Did you / Have you ever suffered from claustrophobia?
Tick the correct sentence.
(1) a) What did you do last night?
b) What have you been doing last night?
(2) a) I hope you enjoyed yourself so far.
b) I hope you’ve enjoyed yourself so far.
(3) a) I spoke to Jason earlier this morning.
b) I’ve spoken to Jason earlier this morning.
(4) a) She already took her driving test.
b) She has already taken her driving test.
(5) a) Over the past two months I went to Paris, Moscow and New York.
b) Over the past two months I’ve been to Paris, Moscow and New York.
(6) a) Martin Luther King died more than 40 years ago.
b) Martin Luther King has died more than 40 years ago.
(7) a) Did you finish reading that book yet?
b) Have you finished reading that book yet?
Choose the correct words to complete the text.
Jonas Backman watched / was watching TV last night when he saw / was seeing his photo on the news. He watched / had watched in horror as the reporter explained that police looked / were looking for him in connection with a crime. Police claimed that he was stealing / had stolen a painting from an art gallery in Paris, France. Jonas was really surprised as he was never / had never been to Paris. He didn’t know what to do so he decided / was deciding to phone the police and explain the situation. He sat / was sitting down to make the call when the police burst in and arrested him.
E Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
(1) When he was fifteen he had decided / had been deciding to become a writer.
(2) Julie went back to the art gallery and tried to find the painting she had looked / had been looking
at earlier.
(3) She had watched / had been watching a programme on TV when he arrived home.
(4) Mark knew he had to wait for the best time to tell her what he had seen / had been seeing.
(5) He had noticed / had been noticing her standing there when he first entered the building.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
(1) If there ______ (be) more women politicians the world would be a better place.
(2) He’ll be a successful leader provided he _______ (listen) to the voters.
(3) I won’t ______ (vote) for him, unless he promises to reduce taxes.
(4) I’m sure he would have been elected, if he _______ (not / lie).
(5) If you could ______ (change) anything in your country, what would it be?
(6) If he hadn’t been famous, he wouldn’t have _______ (become) governor of California.
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
(1) Arnold Schwarzenegger won’t become president of the US _______ they change the law.
a) if b) provided c) unless
(2) If I ______ her, I wouldn’t have believed it!
a) had met b) hadn’t met c) don’t meet
(3) If you _______ not to do it again, I’ll give you another chance.
a) promise b) promised c) had promised
(4) If politicians _______ I won’t ever vote again.
a) kept on lying b) keep on lying c) lied
(5) If I were you, I _______ to his advice.
a) ’d listen b) ’ll listen c) listened
(6) _____ you vote for him, you’ll regret it.
a) If b) As long as c) Providing
REVISION 3: GRAMMAR TENSES: FUTURES PERFECT, CONTINUOUS, MODALS & ADJECTIVES
Name:_____________________________________ Score:_____________
Objective: identify grammar tenses in English. Use future tenses to predict, use of modals of speculation, prohibition, obligation.
Choose the correct use a–c for the sentences.
You definitely won’t finish tonight.
a) a prediction b) a schedule c) a definite arrangement
We’re meeting at 8 o’clock outside the cinema.
a) a decision made at the time of talking b) a definite arrangement c) an intention
I’m sure your shop opens at half past eight.
a) a prediction based on evidence b) a schedule c) a definite arrangement
I’m going to ask Andrew to help me do this.
a) a decision made at the time of talking b) a prediction based on evidence
c) an intention
Watch out! You’re going to fall if you do that.
a) a schedule b) a prediction based on evidence c) an intention
6pm? OK, I’ll call you at 6.
a) a decision made at the time of talking b) a schedule c) a prediction
Choose the correct meaning for the sentences.
We can take a coffee break when we want.
a) permission b) obligation c) lack of obligation d) prohibition
You don’t need to come in at nine o’clock.
a) permission b) obligation c) lack of obligation d) prohibition
You mustn’t be late for your appointment.
a) permission b) obligation c) lack of obligation d) prohibition
You’ll have to take the medicine for another two weeks.
a) permission b) obligation c) lack of obligation d) prohibition
You aren’t allowed to drink alcohol when you’re taking this medicine.
a) permission b) obligation c) lack of obligation d) prohibition
Excuse me sir, I have to ask you to breathe in here.
a) permission b) obligation c) lack of obligation d) prohibition
Choose the correct phrases to complete the text.
When I hurt my back my doctor gave me a list of things I could / didn’t have to do. He told me I mustn’t / was allowed to go swimming, but that I had to / couldn’t stay in the pool for more than thirty minutes. He told me that I had to / wasn’t allowed to do some stretching exercises every day and that I need to / wasn’t allowed to sit in the same place for too long. Now that I’m better I won’t have to / must worry about things as much, but I should still be careful. After all, I don’t want to hurt myself again, so I really must / could take care of myself.
Put the adjectives in brackets into the correct place in the sentences.
Kiera Knightly is a young actress. (beautiful)
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Have you seen that fantastic black and white film with Marlene Deitrich? (old)
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I’ve bought one of those new TVs. (Japanese)
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She looked stunning in that Italian dress. (long / satin)
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His leather jacket was perfect for the role. (black)
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He’s a young actor. (Spanish / exciting)
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We went to that new cinema near the station. (enormous)
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Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
It was slightly / absolutely terrifying.
That was a really / completely dangerous thing to do.
I found the film quite / absolutely strange.
He was a bit / really furious.
I thought that was rather / totally boring.
She was very / absolutely amazing in the film.
I thought she was slightly / completely disappointing.
Are these sentences correct or incorrect? Correct the ones that have mistakes.
(1) It’s an extremely dangerous place to live.
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(2) I think she’s quite a wonderful actress.
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(3) He’s a British well-known actor.
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(4) They live in an extremely ugly old house.
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(5) It was a totally spine-chilling experience.
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(6) For the party she was wearing a short silk red top.
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(7) The party was absolutely fantastic.
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