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I hang up the phone and went to the kitchen to make dinner.. When I arrive home last night, I discovered that Jane prepare a beautiful candle-lit dinner.. The Maya established a very adv

TENSE REVISION EXERCISES

1 Simple Present / Present Continuous

A Trekking Journal November 12, 1997

Today (be) the second day of my trek around Mount Annapurna I am exhausted and my legs (shake) ; I just hope I am able to complete the trek My feet (kill, really) me and my toes (bleed) , but I (want, still) to continue

Nepal is a fascinating country, but I have a great deal to learn Everything (be) so different, and I (try) to adapt to the new way of life here I (learn) a little bit of the language

to make communication easier; unfortunately, I (learn, not) foreign languages quickly Although I (understand, not) much yet, I believe that I (improve, gradually)

I (travel, currently) with Liam, a student from Leeds University in England He (be) a nice guy, but impatient He (walk, always) ahead of me and (complain) that I am too slow I (do) my best to keep up with him, but he is younger and stronger than I am Maybe, I am just feeling sorry for myself because I am getting old

Right now, Liam (sit) with the owner of the inn They (discuss) the differences

between life in England and life in Nepal I (know, not) the real name of the owner, but everybody (call, just) him Tam Tam (speak) English very well and he (try) to teach Liam some words in Nepali Every time Tam (say) a new word, Liam (try) to repeat it

Unfortunately, Liam (seem, also) to have difficulty learning foreign languages I just hope

we don't get lost and have to ask for directions

2 Simple Past / Past Continuous

Last night, while I was doing my homework, Angela (call) She said she (call) me on her cell phone from her biology classroom at UCLA I asked her if she (wait) for class, but she said that the professor was at the front of the hall lecturing while she (talk) to me I couldn't believe she (make) a phone call during the lecture I asked what was going on

She said her biology professor was so boring that several of the students (sleep,

actually) in class Some of the students (talk) about their plans for the weekend and the student next to her (draw) a picture of a horse When Angela (tell) me she was not

satisfied with the class, I (mention) that my biology professor was quite good and (suggest) that she switch to my class

While we were talking, I (hear) her professor yell, "Miss, are you making a phone call?" Suddenly, the line went dead I (hang) up the phone and went to the kitchen to make dinner As I (cut) vegetables for a salad, the phone rang once again It (be) Angela, but this time she wasn't sitting in class

3 Simple Past / Present Perfect

Since computers were first introduced to the public in the early 1980's, technology

(change) a great deal The first computers (be) simple machines designed for basic tasks They (have, not) much memory and they (be, not) very powerful Early computers were often quite expensive and customers often (pay) thousands of dollars for machines which actually (do) very little Most computers (be) separate, individual machines used mostly as expensive typewriters or for playing games

Times (change) Computers (become) powerful machines with very practical

applications Programmers (create) a large selection of useful programs which do

everything from teaching foreign languages to bookkeeping We are still playing video games, but today's games (become) faster, more exciting interactive adventures Many

computer users (get, also) on the Internet and (begin) communicating with other computer users around the world We (start) to create international communities online In short, the simple, individual machines of the past (evolve) into an international World Wide Web of knowledge

4 Present Perfect / Present Perfect Continuous

1 A: How long (be) in Canada?

B: I (study) here for more than three years

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

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

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

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

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

7 I (see) Judy for more than five years and during that time I have (see) many changes

in her personality

5 Simple Past / Present Perfect / Past Perfect

1 When I (arrive) home last night, I discovered that Jane (prepare) a beautiful candle-lit dinner

2 Since I began acting, I (perform) in two plays, a television commercial and a TV drama However, I (speak, never even) publicly before I came to Hollywood in 1985

3 By the time I got to the office, the meeting (begin, already) without me My boss (be) furious with me and I (be) fired

4 When I (turn) the radio on yesterday, I (hear) a song that was popular when I was in high school I (hear, not) the song in years, and it (bring) back some great memories

5 Last week, I (run) into an ex-girlfriend of mine We (see, not) each other in years, and both of us (change) a great deal I (enjoy) talking to her so much that I (ask) her out on a date We are getting together tonight for dinner

6 When Jack (enter) the room, I (recognize, not) him because he (lose) so much weight and (grow) a beard He looked totally different!

7 The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture (disappear, virtually) by the time Europeans first (arrive) in the New World

8 I (visit) so many beautiful places since I (come) to Utah Before moving here, I (hear, never) of Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches or Canyonlands

6 Present Perfect Continuous / Past Perfect Continuous

1 It is already 9:30 pm and I (wait) here for over an hour If John does not get here in the next five minutes, I am going to leave

2 I was really angry at John yesterday By the time he finally arrived, I (wait) for over an hour I almost left without him

3 Did you hear that Ben was fired last month? He (work) for that import company for more than ten years and he (work) in almost every department Nobody knew the

company like he did

4 I (see) many pictures of the pyramids before I went to Egypt Pictures of the

monuments are very misleading The pyramids are actually quite small

5 Sarah (climb) the Matterhorn, (sail) around the world, and (go) on safari in Kenya She is such an adventurous person

6 Sarah (climb) the Matterhorn, (sail) around the world and (go) on safari in Kenya by the time she turned twenty-five She (experience) more by that age than most people do in their entire lives

7 When Melanie came into the office yesterday, her eyes were red and watery I think she (cry)

7 Will / Be Going to

1

Michael: Do you think the Republicans or the Democrats (win) the next election?

Jane: I think the Republicans (win) the next election

John: No way! The Democrats (win)

2

Susan: We (go) camping this weekend Would you like to come along?

Sam: That sounds great, but I don't have a sleeping bag

Susan: No problem I (lend) you one My family has tons of camping gear

3

Barbara: I (buy) a new car this weekend, but I'm a little worried because I don't really know much about cars I'm afraid the salesman (try) to take advantage of me when he sees how little I know

Dave: I used to work for a mechanic in high school and I know a lot about cars I (go) with you to make sure you are not cheated

4

Gina: Fred and I (visit) Santa Fe next summer Have you ever been there?

Margaret: My family lives in Santa Fe! I (give) you my parents' phone number When you get to Santa Fe, just call them and they (give) you a little tour of the town They can show you some of the sights that most tourists never see

5

Pam: Can you see my future in the crystal ball? What (happen) next year?

Fortune Teller: You (meet) a man from the East Coast, perhaps New York or maybe Boston You (marry) that mystery man

Pam: Forget the man! I want to know if I (get) a new job

8 Simple Future / Future Continuous

1

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 pull into the station

Sandra: And then what?

Marcus: We (pick) Michele up at work and go out to dinner

2

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 positive they (do) the same things; they always do the same things

3

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 will be gone and nice stacks of sparkling clean dishes (sit) in the cabinets

4

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 I have ever been away from the kids

Nancy: Don't worry, they (be) fine

5

Samantha: Just think, next week at this time, I (lie) on a tropical beach in Maui drinking Mai Tai's and eating pineapple

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

9 Simple Present / Simple Future/ Present Continuous / Future Continuous

1 Right now I am watching T.V Tomorrow at this time, I (watch) T.V as well

2 Tomorrow after school, I (go) to the beach

3 I am going on a dream vacation to Tahiti While you (do) paperwork and (talk) to annoying customers on the phone, I (lie) on a sunny, tropical beach Are you jealous?

4 We (hiding) when Tony (arrives) at his surprise party As soon as he opens the door,

we (jump) out and (scream) , "Surprise!"

5 We work out at the fitness center everyday after work If you (come) over while we (work) out, we will not be able to let you into the house Just to be safe, we (leave) a key under the welcome mat so you will not have to wait outside

6 While you (study) at home, Magda (be) in class

7 When I (get) to the party, Sally and Doug (dance) , John (make) drinks, Sue and Frank (discuss) something controversial, and Mary (complain) about something

unimportant They are always doing the same things They are so predictable

8 When you (get) off the plane, I (wait) for you

9 I am sick of rain and bad weather! Hopefully, when we (wake) up tomorrow morning, the sun (shine)

10 If you (need) to contact me sometime next week, I (stay) at the Sheraton in San Francisco

Cumulative Verb Tense Review (1)

1 You look really great! (You, exercise) at the fitness center?

2 A: What (you, do) when the accident occurred?

B: I (try) to change a light bulb that had burnt out

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

4 If it (snow) this weekend, we (go) skiing near Lake Tahoe

5 A: What do you call people who work in libraries?

B: They (call) librarians

6 I came to England six months ago I started my economics course three months ago When I return to Australia, I (study) for nine months and I (be) in England for exactly one year

7 Sam (arrive) in San Diego a week ago

8 Samantha (live) in Berlin for more than two years In fact, she (live) there when the Berlin wall came down

9 If Vera (keep) drinking, she (lose, eventually) her job

10 The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture (disappear, virtually) by the time Europeans first (arrive) in the New World

11 Shhhhh! Be quiet! John (sleep)

12 It (rain) all week I hope it stops by Saturday because I want to go to the beach

13 Listen Donna, I don't care if you (miss) the bus this morning You (be) late to work too many times You are fired!

14 I am sick of rain and bad weather! Hopefully, when we (wake) up tomorrow morning, the sun (shine)

15 I have not traveled much yet; however, I (visit) the Grand Canyon and San

Francisco by the time I leave the United States

16 I (see) many pictures of the pyramids before I went to Egypt Pictures of the

monuments are very misleading The pyramids are actually quite small

17 In the last hundred years, traveling (become) much easier and very comfortable In the 19th century, it (take) two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon The trip (be) very rough and often dangerous Things (change) a great deal in the last hundred and fifty years Now you can fly from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours

18 Joseph's English (improve, really) , isn't it? He (watch) American television

programs and (study) his grammar every day since he first arrived in San Diego Soon he will be totally fluent

19 When I (arrive) home last night, I discovered that Jane (prepare) a beautiful candle-lit dinner

20 If you (need) to contact me sometime next week, I (stay) at the Sheraton in San Francisco

Cumulative Verb Tense Review (2)

1 When Carol (call) last night, I (watch) my favorite show on television

2 I (work) for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!

3 Sharon (love) to travel She (go) abroad almost every summer Next year, she plans

to go to Peru

4 Thomas is an author He (write) mystery novels and travel memoirs He (write) since

he was twenty-eight Altogether, he (write) seven novels, three collections of short stories and a book of poetry

5 We were late because we had some car problems By the time we (get) to the train station, Susan (wait) for us for more than two hours

6 Sam (try) to change a light bulb when he (slip) and (fell)

7 Everyday I (wake) up at 6 o'clock, (eat) breakfast at 7 o'clock and (leave) for work at

8 o'clock However, this morning I (get) up at 6:30, (skip) breakfast and (leave) for work late because I (forget) to set my alarm

8 Right now, Jim (read) the newspaper and Kathy (make) dinner Last night at this time, they (do) the same thing She (cook) and he (read) the newspaper Tomorrow at this time, they (do, also) the same thing She (prepare) dinner and he (read) They are very

predictable people!

9 By this time next summer, you (complete) your studies and (find) a job I, on the other hand, (accomplish, not) anything I (study, still) and you (work) in some new high paying job

10 The students (be, usually) taught by Mrs Monty However, this week they (be) taught by Mr Tanzer

11

Jane talks on the phone

Bob has been talking on the phone for an hour

Mary is talking on the phone

Who is not necessarily on the phone now? _

12

I'm going to make dinner for Frank

I'm making dinner for Judy

I'll make dinner for Mary

I make dinner for Ted

I will be making dinner for Tony

Who are you offering to make dinner for? _

13

Jane left when Tim arrived

Bob left when Tim had arrived

Tim arrived when Mary was leaving

John had left when Tim arrived

After Tim arrived, Frank left

Who did not run into Tim?

14

Jane is talking in class

Bob always talks in class

Mary is always talking in class

Whose action bothers you? _

15

Jane never left Jamestown

Bob has never left Jamestown

Who is still alive?