Put the verbs in brackets into the correct present form

Which verbs describe: actions? States? Explain the differences in meaning.
Which verbs describe actions?
Which verbs describe states?

Fill in with the present simple or present continuous.
Why … (you/smell) that towel?
It … (smell) wonderful! What washing powder did you use?
Why are you smelling that towel?
It smells wonderful! What washing powder did you use?
Action
State

I … (see) my niece tonight.
I … (see). So you won’t be coming to the cinema with us then, will you?
I am seeing my niece tonight.
I see. So you won’t be coming to the cinema with us then, will you?
Action
State

I hear you … (look) for a new job.
Yes, it … (look) as if I’m going to lose my present one.
I hear you are looking for a new job.
Yes, it looks as if I’m going to lose my present one.
Action
State

We … (think) of moving house.
Oh, good for you! I … (think) that’s a great idea!
We are thinking of moving house.
Oh, good for you! I think that’s a great idea!
Action
State

What’s wrong with Tony? He … (be) usually so cheerful!
I know. He … (be) really moody today.
What’s wrong with Tony? He is usually so cheerful!
I know. He is being really moody today.
Action
State

Fill in the gaps with the correct future tense of the verbs in brackets. What are the uses of each?
Be careful! You … (trip over) that rope!
Be careful! You are going to trip over that rope!
Are going to for a prediction based on what we can see.

Present Continuous for a fixed arrangement.
He’s feeling a bit nervous because he … (start) a new job tomorrow.
He’s feeling a bit nervous because he is starting a new job tomorrow.
She … (finish) this book by the end of the day.
She will have finished this book by the end of the day.
Future Perfect for an action that will have been completed by a fixed time in the future.

Future Simple for a promise.
Don’t worry Mum. I … (not/be) late.
Don’t worry Mum. I won’t be late.
This time next week, we … (lie) on the beach!
This time next week, we will be lying on the beach!
Future Continuous for an action that will be happening at a stated time in the future.

Are you going shopping today? I think I … (come) too!
Are you going shopping today? I think I will come too!
Future Simple for a decision made at the moment of speaking.
Take a painkiller! It … (make) your headache go away.
Take a painkiller! It will make your headache go away.
Future Simple for a prediction based on what we believe.

Present Continuous for a fixed arrangement.
We … (visit) our parents this weekend.
We are visiting our parents this weekend.
Dad can’t come out with us tomorrow. He … (work) all day long.
Dad can’t come out with us tomorrow. He will be working all day long.
Future Continuous to emphasise the duration of an action that will be completed be a stated future time.

Read the examples. Provide similar examples.
I think she is about to cry.
Sue is on the point of going to the police if her neighbours don’t stop making noise.
The film is certain to be a success.
Her baby is due in January.

Use the expressions below to complete the text.
I am afraid that our local shoe factory is 1) …………………… closing down. The management 2) ………………………… hold a public meeting to discuss the situation on Wednesday. The meeting 3)…………………… start at seven o’clock in the evening and I hope that they will find a solution because closure of the factory is 4)……………………… cause a lot of problems. It employs many people from the town and already the workers’ union have said they 5)…………………… take industrial action.
on the point of
are to
is due to
bound to
are about to

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct past tense. Explain your choice.
What …………… (happen) to Ann yesterday?
She ……………… (walk) home when a man ……………… (steal) her bag.
Past Simple
Past Cont / Past Simple
…………… (you/go) out last night?
No, I ……………………… (work) all day, so I …………… (stay) an and ……………… (watch)TV.
Past Simple
Past Perf Cont / Past Simple / Past Simple

………………… (you/see) your brother this morning?
No, he ……………………… (already/leave) the house by the time I ………………… (wake) up.
Past Simple
Past Perf / Past Simple

Why ……………… (you/run) when I ……… (see) you yesterday?
Oh, I ……………………… (chat) to a friend for ages when I ………… (realise) I was late for school.
Past Cont / Past Simple
Past Perf Cont / Past Simple
I ……………… (call) you at 10 o’clock yesterday morning.
Oh, we probably ……………… (not/hear) the phone.
Past Simple
Past Simple

Speaking
In teams, use the time expressions to make sentences.
yet
still
already
before
ago
today
now
at the moment
for a long time
since
I have not spoken yet with my teacher about the exam as she was sick today.
You still have time to talk to her before we must leave.
They have already notified all the applicants of their acceptance.
They had been waiting for two hours before we arrived.
She started teaching at the school five years ago.
I am going to a friend’s house after school today.
Now is not a good time to talk.
She is talking on the phone at the moment, can I take a message?
The children had been playing in the garden for a long time, so they were very tired.
They have known each other since primary school.

Used to – be/get used to - would
I’m getting used to the cold, wet weather in England.
I’ve been jogging for so long that I’m used to getting regular exercise.
An action in progress now.
An action that has become a habit.
I used to like eating fish but I don’t any more.
A past state that is no longer true.
As I child I would always look forward to my birthday.
A repeated action in the past.

Match the sentences to their meaning.
He used to/would wake up early when it was a holiday.
He used to live in a small flat, but now he lives in a large house.
I’ve been doing it for so long that I’m used to walking to school.
It’s not easy, but I’m getting used to the noise.
An action in progress now.
An action that has become a habit.
A past state that is no longer true.
A repeated action in the past.

Fill in used to, be/get used to and/or would where possible.
1. used to
2. used to
3. would
4. used to
5. would
6. would/used to
7. wasn’t used to
8. got used to
9. got used to
What did you/didn’t you use to do on holiday when you were a child? Discuss.

Fill in for, about, to. Check in Appendix 1.
Respect for sb – уважать кого-либо
Close to – близко
Attach to – прилагать, присоединять
Argue about – спорить
Ashamed of – стыдиться чего-либо
1. I’ve always felt very close ……………… my older sister.
2. He has great respect ……………… his grandparents.
3. You should be ashamed ……………… your behaviour.
4. She is very attached …………… him.
5. What are you arguing …………… this time, you two?

Phrasal verbs
come
across
Встречать, находить, сталкиваться с ч.-л.
down with
Заболеть
into
Получить в наследство
over
Навещать
up with
Придумать

Fill in down with, across, up with, into, over. Check in Appendix 2.
1. We came …………… a beautiful antique table at the flea market.
2. Why don’t you come …………… tonight? We’re having pizza.
3. The symptoms show that you’re coming …………… the flu.
4. They come …………… at least once a week for a visit.
5. The class came ……………… some great games for the party.
6. She came …………… a large inheritance and bought a house.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in bold. Use two to five words.
1. I could run fast when I was young.
used
I …………………………… runner when I was young.
2. How long is it since they moved to the country?
ago
How ………………………… move to the country?
3. Their flight will arrive at 7:45.
due
Their flight ………………………… at 7:45.

4. This new hairstyle still seems strange to me.
get
I …………………………… this new hairstyle.
5. Mary will get a promotion.
sure
Mary ………………………… a promotion.

Workbook
Present Tenses
Underline the correct tense.
1. This jacket belongs/is belonging to Catherine.
2. I am knowing/have known Edward since he was a child.
3. Steven reads/is reading a few pages of his book before bedtime every night.
4. I’m not visiting/haven’t visited my grandparents this week, so I’ll visit them next week.
5. The basketball game starts/has started at 7:00 pm.
6. Nia cleans/is cleaning her bedroom right now.
7. I’m listening/’ve been listening to the radio all morning for the competition results.

8. Jimmy and Penny own/have owned this house for sixteen years.
9. ‘Hurricane Carla is becoming/becomes stronger, so please stay indoors and close all windows!’
10. I’m waiting/have been waiting here for two hours! Where have you been?
11. Teri is loving/loves Italian food.
12. I am needing/need to talk to Daren.

Complete the sentences with the correct time expression from below.
every morning
recently
at the moment
before
for
every summer
tonight
yet
how long
always

Future tenses
Choose the correct item A, B, C or D.
1. I’m going on holiday to Majorca. This time next week, I … in the sun.
A. will be lying
C. will lie
B. am lying
D. will have been lying
2. Mind the low ceiling! You … your head!
A. are hitting
C. are going to hit
B. will hit
D. will be hitting

3. I’m sure Jim … the job.
A. is going to get
C. gets
B. is getting
D. will get
4. By autumn, I … at university for two years.
A. will study
C. am going
B. will have been
D. will be studying

5. I … the report until 5 o’clock.
A. am finishing
C. won’t have finished
B. will be finishing
D. will finish
6. … to the party tonight? If so, could you give me a lift?
A. Will you be driving
C. Have you driven
B. Have you been driving
D. Will you have been driving

The mayor …………………………… the new health centre on Thursday.
Complete the sentences with two to four words, including the word(s) in bold.
1. The mayor will open the new health centre on Thursday.
is
The tour bus ……………………………………… at 10:00 am.
2. The tour bus will arrive at 10:00 am.
due
His parents …………………………………… disappointed when they hear he’s moving out.
3. His parents will be disappointed when they hear he’s moving out.
bound
is to open
is due to arrive
are bound to be

We should board! The train ………………………………………… the station.
4. We should board! The train is going to leave the station.
about
Julie ……………………………………… with us.
5. Julie will certain come with us.
sure
The company Henry works for ……………………………………… of closing down.
6. The company Henry works for will soon close down.
on the point
is about to leave
is sure to come
is on the point

Past tenses
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct past tense.
1. Where ……………………… (be) you? I ………………………… (try) to get in touch with you all day yesterday.
2. By the time Jenny …………………………… (get) to the theatre, the play ……………………… (already/start)
3. Frank ………………………… (drive) to work when, all of a sudden, a tree branch ………………………… (come) crashing down on the road.
4. Before his accident, Peter ……………………………………… (ski) for 5 years.
5. Yesterday, I …………………………… (walk) home from work when it ………………………… (start) to rain.
6. Ben …………………………… (win) the race, so he felt thrilled.
were
was trying
got
had already started
was driving
came
had been skiing
was walking
started
had won

7. Kyle …………………………………… (work) in that restaurant for six years before he ……………………… (quit).
8. While I …………………………… (prepare) dinner, the phone ………………………… (ring).
had been working
quit
was preparing
rang

Choose the correct answer.
“Do you remember Jane?”
“Yes. She … to go to primary
school with us.”
A. is used
B. used
C. was used
2. “Was is difficult for you to live
on your own?”
“It was at first, but I soon … to it.”
A. get used
B. be used
C. got used
3. “You look so tired today.”
“Well. I … to staying up late at
night.”
A. am not used
B. am used
C. get used
4. “Wasn’t your grandfather a
businessman?”
“Yes. Before he retired, he … to run
his own company.”
A. used
B. would
C. was used
5. “Alex’s parents were shocked when
they saw his report card.”
“Of course. They … to seeing such low
grades.”
A. aren’t used
B. are used
C. got used
6. “Remember how much we loved that
tree house?”
“Yes. We … play in it all day long.”
A. were used to
B. would
C. got used to

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in bold. Use two to five words.
1. I’ve never seen such an exciting film.
ever
It’s the most ……………………………………………… seen.
2. How long has it been since we last saw each other?
last
When was ……………………………………… each other?
3. He’s never broken a promise before.
time
It’s the ……………………………………… a promise.
exciting film I’ve ever
the last time we saw
first time he’s broken

4. Mary will get a pay rise.
sure
Mary …………………………… a pay rise.
5. When he was younger, he used to go to the gym every morning.
would
When he was younger, ……………………………… to the gym every morning.
6. Jenny started studying economics two years ago.
been
Jenny ………………………………… economics for two years.
is sure to get
he would go
has been studying

Dependent prepositions
Complete the sentences with the following prepositions.
*about *to *of *for
Margaret feels very close ……………… her sister-in-law.
Aren’t you ashamed ………………… treating her that way?
Frank has a great deal of respect ………………… his teachers.
William is very attached ………………… his friends at school.
Couples often argue ………………… money.
to
of
for
to
about