GRAMMAR PRACTICE 1

Choose the past simple, past continuous or present perfect.

1. Lucy _____________ (arrive) yet. Maybe she missed the train.

2. While my dad ______________ (watch) TV, my mum ______________ (phone) him.
3. I _____________ (walk) my dog in the park when I ____________ (see) a man running. He
____________ (fall over) and I ___________ (have to) call an ambulance. I ____________
(not see) him in the park since that day.

Make these sentences conditional

1. Mary didn’t leave early so, he missed the train.

2. I don’t think you should tell David your secret.
3. I believe you need to study more in order to pass the exam.

Write these sentences as reported speech

1. “Do you know where the museum is, please?” asked the man.
2. “What time does the museum open?” inquired the woman.
3. “Tom is going to Paris next week.” Joe said to me.
4. “Don’t touch my phone!” Sarah warned me.
5. “Sit down and be quiet!” ordered the teacher.

Write these sentences in the causative (Subject + have (conjugated) + object + past participle)

1. Someone repaired my car yesterday.

2. A computer technician has removed the virus from my laptop.
3. The hairdresser will cut my hair next Monday.

Write these sentences in the passive voice.

1. They have elected a new president

2. William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet.
3. The police are going to make an arrest soon.

Write these sentences using a modal or modal perfect.

1. I’m sure David didn’t steal your phone.

2. It is possible that it will rain tomorrow.
3. I don’t think it is a good idea for you to drink so much.
4. I’m sure Lucy is at home because the lights are on.

Which 5 of these verbs do not usually use the +ing form?

Have Be Want Remember Call Shout Hear Keep Listen Belong Mind