TheThirdPersonSExercise

Affirmative Negative Questions

She/he/it/speaks . She/he/it/does ntspeak. Doesshe/he/it/speak?

AFillthegapswithoneofthewordsinbrackets.

1 Jennyreally........................Sammy.(like/likes)
2 DoesSammy........................Jenny?(like/likes)
3 Sadly,Sammydoesn't........................anyoneexcepthimself.(like/likes)
4 Theyabsolutely........................swingmusic.(love/loves)
5 Wealways........................aswimintheriverbeforelunch.(has/have)
6 Nobody........................inthathorribleoldhouse.(live/lives)
7 Allthecritics........................thatfilmisrubbish.(say/says)
8 Julidoesn't........................inthecitycentreanymore.(live/lives)
9 People........................filmswithagoodstory.(want/wants)
10 DoesBegoa........................cakes?(bake/bakes)
11 Everybody........................mistakessometimes.(make/makes)
12 Bobdoesn't........................togoouttonight.(want/wants)
13 Theirdaughter........................touniversity.(go/goes)
14 Herdog........................threecansoffoodaday.(eat/eats)

BNowwritesomeexamplesentencesofyourown.

1 .......................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................................................
4 .......................................................................................................................

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1 JennyreallylikesSammy.
2 DoesSammylikeJenny?
3 Sadly,doesn'tlikeanyoneexcepthimself.
4 Theyabsolutelyloveswingmusic.
5 Wealwayshaveaswimintheriverbeforelunch.
6 Nobodylivesinthathorribleoldhouse.
7 Allthecriticssaythatfilmisrubbish.
8 Julidoesn'tliveinthecitycentreanymore.
9 Peoplewantfilmswithagoodstory.
10 DoesBegoabakecakes?
11 Everybodymakesmistakessometimes.
12 Bobdoesn'twanttogoouttonight.
13 Theirdaughtergoestouniversity.
14 Herdogeatsthreecansoffoodaday.

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 ToBeinthePresentTenseExercise

Affirmative Abbreviated Negative Questions

Iamangry I'mangry I'mnothappy AmIhappy?
Youareangry You'reangry Youaren'thappy Areyouhappy?
Sheisangry She'sangry Sheisn'tangry Issheangry?
Heisangry He'sangry Heisn'thappy Isheangry?
Itisangry It'sangry Itisn'thappy Isitangry?
Weareangry We'reangry Wearen'thappy Arewehappy?
Youareangry You'reangry Youaren'thappy Areyouangry?
Theyareangry They'reangry Theyaren'thappy Aretheyangry?

AFillthegapswiththecorrectformoftheverbtobe.

Affirmativesentences
1 I...................neverhappyonaSundayafternoon.
2 We...................Scottish.
3 He...................apilot.
4 SamanthaandNigel...................angry.
5 You...................cleverandgoodlooking.
Negativesentences
6 You...................French.
7 Gloria...................athome.
8 LindaandI...................pleasedaboutit.
9 I...................cruel.
10 It...................good.
Questions
11 ...................youfromTokyo?
12 ...................RickyMexican?
13 ...................wealrightformilk?
14 ...................hemarried?
15 ...................youtired?

BNowmakeupsomeexamplesofyourown.

1 ..................................................................................................

2 ..................................................................................................
3 ..................................................................................................
4 ..................................................................................................

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Affirmativesentences
1.I'mneverhappyonaSundayafternoon.
2.We'reScottish.
3.He'sapilot.
4. SamanthaandNigelareangry.
5. Youarecleverandgoodlooking.
Negativesentences
6. You'renotFrench.
7. Gloriaisn'tathome.
8. LindaandIaren'tpleasedaboutit.
9. I'mnotcruel.
10. Itisn'tgood.
Questions
11. AreyoufromTokyo?
12. IsRickyMexican?
13. Arewealrightformilk?
14. Ishemarried?
15. Areyoutired?

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 PresentSimpleQuestions
(Questionword) + DO/DOES + SUBJECT + MAINVERB + (THEREST)
Do you like techno music?
Does she play table tennis?
Where does Tracy live?
How many cats do they have?

AOrderthewordstomakequestions.Dontforgetthequestionmark.

1 meat you eat do

..............................................................
2 does magazines yoursister buy
...........................................................................................
3 inValencia rain it does
...........................................................................................
4 what you do do
..............................................................
5 whattime you do getup
...........................................................................................
6 yourparents goaway howoften do
...........................................................................................

BCorrectthemistakes.Dontforgetthequestionmark.

1 Youlikefish?
....................................................
2 Theygotoyourschool?
...........................................................................................
3 DoesyourMumdrinkscoffee?
.......................................................................
4 Doyourpartnercook?
...........................................................................................
5 WheredoesPenelopeCruzlives?
.......................................................................

CMakequestions.Dontforgetthequestionmark.

1 Does...........................................................................................
Mikelistenstotheradio.
2 What........................................................
IwatchtheSimpsons.
3 Where........................................................
LilyAllenlivesinLondon.
4 When...........................................................................................
5 Where...........................................................................................
MyfriendsgotothediscoonFridaynights.
6 Whattime........................................................
Theygotobedathalfpasteleven.
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1 Doyoueatmeat?
2 Doesyoursisterbuymagazines?
3 DoesitraininValencia?
4 Whatdoyoudo?
5 Whattimedoyougetup?
6 Howoftendoyourparentsgoaway?

1 Youlikefish?
Doyoulikefish?
2 Theygotoyourschool?
Dotheygotoyourschool?
3 DoesyourMumdrinkscoffee?
DoesyourMumdrinkcoffee?
4 Doyourpartnercook?
Doesyourpartnercook?
5 WheredoesPenelopeCruzlives?
WheredoesPenelopeCruzlive?

1 Mikelistenstotheradio.
DoesMikelistentotheradio.
2 IwatchtheSimpsons.
Whatdoyouwatch?
3 LilyAllenlivesinLondon.
WheredoesLilyAllenlive?
4 MyfriendsgotothediscoonFridaynights.
Whendoyourfriendsgotothedisco?
5 Theygotobedathalfpasteleven.
Whattimedotheygotobed?

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 The Present Continuous Exercise

SUBJECT + AM/ARE/IS + VERB+ING

A Put the following sentences into the present continuous tense.

1 I take the dog for a walk.

...................................................................................... .
2 You watch Shin Chan.
...................................................................................... .
3 Maria does yoga.
...................................................................................... .
4 Esteban speaks Greek.
...................................................................................... .
5 Joachin listens to the radio.
...................................................................................... .
6 Ana writes letters to her friends.
...................................................................................... .
7 I don't cook.
...................................................................................... .
8 We don't go to the cinema.
...................................................................................... .
9 Michael doesn't fight with his sister.
...................................................................................... .
10 Do you eat chocolate?
...................................................................................... .
11 Do they teach kung fu?
...................................................................................... .
12 Does Clara make cakes?
...................................................................................... .

B Now write some examples of your own.

1 ............................................................................................................................................
2 ............................................................................................................................................
3 ............................................................................................................................................
4 ............................................................................................................................................

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I take the dog for a walk.

1 Im taking the dog for a walk.
You watch Shin Chan.
2 You are watching Shin Chan.
Maria does yoga.
3 Maria is doing yoga.
Esteban speaks Greek.
4 Esteban is speaking Greek.
Joachin listens to the radio.
5 Joachin is listening to the radio.
Ana writes letters to her friends.
6 Ana is writing letters to her friends.
I don't cook.
7 Im not cooking.
We don't go to the cinema.
8 We arent going to the cinema.
Michael doesn't fight with his
sister.
9 Michael isnt fighting with his sister.
Do you eat chocolate?
10 Are you eating chocolate?
Do they teach kung fu?
11 Are they teaching kung fu?
Does Clara make cakes?
12 Is Clara making cakes?

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 The Present Simple or Continuous Exercise

A Put the tense uses and clue words into the right columns in alphabetical order.

Uses Clue Words

facts routine and habits every day now

plans for the near future something happening now never tomorrow

Present Simple Present Continuous

Uses Uses
1 ................................................................. 3 .................................................................
2 ................................................................. 4 .................................................................
Clue words Clue words
................................ ................................
................................ ................................

B Number the uses (1-4) and use the verbs in brackets to fill the gaps.

USE
1 I cant go shopping now. I ....................................... . (work)
2 Bob never ....................................... during the week. (go out)
3 BILLY Where's Jim?
SALLY He ....................................... with friends. (stay)

4 SALLY What ....................................... this afternoon? (do)

BILLY Nothing.

5 Rhinos ....................................... in Africa, India and Indonesia. (live)

6 This year I ....................................... French and German. (study)
7 We ....................................... to Manchester tomorrow. (go)
8 Look out of the window. It ....................................... . (rain)
9 It never ....................................... in Valencia. (snow)
10 BILLY Hi. Is Alison there?
MUM Yes, but can you ring back in 10 minutes? She ....................................... a shower. (have)

11 He ....................................... swimming every day. (go)

12 Right now I....................................... to music and surfing the Net. (listen)

C Now you write some sentences in the present simple and present continuous.

1 ............................................................................................................................................
2 ............................................................................................................................................
3 ............................................................................................................................................
4 ............................................................................................................................................

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Present Simple Present Continuous

Uses Uses
1 facts 3 plans for the near future
2 routine 4 something happening now
Clue words Clue words
every day now
never tomorrow

USE
1 4 I cant go shopping now. I am working.
2 1/2 Bob never goes out during the week.
3 4 BILLY Where's Jim?
SALLY He is staying with friends.
4 3 SALLY What are you doing this afternoon?
BILLY Nothing.
5 1 Rhinos live in Africa, India and Indonesia.
6 4 This year I am studying French and German.
7 3 We are going to Manchester tomorrow.
8 4 Look out of the window .It is raining.
9 1 It never snows in Valencia.
10 4 BILLY Hi. Is Alison there?
MUM Yes, but can you ring back in 10 minutes? She is having a shower.
11 2 He goes swimming every day.
12 4 Right now I am listening to music and surfing the Net.

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 The Present Simple or Continuous Exercise with Stative Verbs

A Put the tense uses and clue words into the right columns in alphabetical order.

Uses Clue Words

plans for the near future something happening now every day now

mental processes* routine never tomorrow

Present Simple Present Continuous

Uses Uses
1 facts 4 .................................................................
2 ................................................................. 5 .................................................................
3 ................................................................. Clue words
Clue words ................................
................................ ................................
................................

B Number the uses (1-5) and use the verbs in brackets to fill the gaps.

USE
1 Don't bother me now. I ....................................... . (work)
2 Bob never ....................................... during the week. (go out)
3 BILLY Where's Jim?
SALLY He ....................................... with friends. (stay)

4 SALLY What ....................................... this afternoon? (do)

BILLY Nothing.

5 BILLY I've won the lottery!

SALLY I ....................................... you. (not believe)

6 This year I ....................................... French and German. (study)

7 We ....................................... to Manchester tomorrow. (go)
8 Look out of the window. It ....................................... . (rain)
9 It never ....................................... in Valencia. (rain)
10 BILLY Hi. Is Alison there?
MUM Yes, but can you ring back in 10 minutes? She ....................................... a shower. (have)

11 He ....................................... swimming every day. (go)

12 Right now I....................................... to music and surfing the Net. (listen)
13 She ....................................... to play chess now. (want)

* Mental processes or stative verbs do NOT involve action. They are about using information in your
brain. They are not usually used in continuous tenses, except to sell hamburgers. Translate the
following stative verbs:-
Stative verb translation Stative verb translation Stative verb translation
believe ........................ know ........................ understand ........................
forget ........................ remember ........................ want ........................

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Present Simple Present Continuous

Uses Uses
1 facts 4 plans for the near future
2 mental processes 5 something happening now
3 routine Clue words
Clue words now
every day tomorrow
never

USE
1 5 Don't bother me now. I am working.
2 1/3 Bob never goes out during the week.
3 5 BILLY Where's Jim?
SALLY He is staying with friends.
4 4 SALLY What are you doing this afternoon?
BILLY Nothing.
5 2 BILLY I've won the lottery!
SALLY I dont believe you.
6 5 This year I am studying French and German.
7 4 We are going to Manchester tomorrow.
8 5 Look out of the window .It is raining.
9 1 It never rains in Valencia.
10 5 BILLY Hi. Is Alison there?
MUM Yes, but can you ring back in 10 minutes? She is having a shower.
11 2 He goes swimming every day.
12 5 Right now I am listening to music and surfing the Net.
13 2 She wants to play chess now.

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 PresentPerfectSimpleorContinuousExercise

SUBJECT + HAVE/HAS + BEEN + VERB+ING + THEREST

She has been reading a lot recently

TENSE USE EXAMPLE

PresentPerfectSimple 1 whentheresultoftheactionis Ive written a play
important
PresentPerfectContinuous 2 todescribehowsomebodyor I have been writing a play
somethinghasbeenoccupying
his/heroritstime
3 forrepeatedactionsandactionsofa Ive been going to a new caf a lot
continuousnature

Decideontheuseforeachsentenceandthenfillthegapswitheitherthepresentperfectsimpleor
thepresentperfectcontinuoustensesusingtheverbinbrackets.

USE
1 5 I'mexhausted.I................................................inthegardenallday.(work)
2 5 Thatoldhousenowlooksfantastic.Theowners.........................completely.........................it.(restore)

3 5 Mygarden'sajungle.I................................................anygardeningformonths.(doNEGATIVE)

4 5 IthinkMaggieandMaxaredating.They................................................alotofeachotherrecently.(see)

5 5 We'vediscoveredthisgreatpubandwe................................................therealot.(go)

6 5 I................................................thereportyet.(finishNEGATIVE)

7 5 You'recoveredinhay,Max. What.........................you.....................................?(do)

8 5 Maggie'sgonetothedoctor's.She................................................toowelllately.(feelNEGATIVE)

9 5 Wherehaveyoubeen?I................................................ forages.(wait)

10 5 Ihavetowritea300wordessay.I................................................abouthalfsofar.(write)

11 5 Ivephonedyouabout10timestoday.I................................................togetthroughtoyouallday.(try)

12 5 Youlookgreat.....................you....................tothehairdressers?(be)

13 5 I................................................inalotrecentlytotryandsaveabitofmoney.(stay)

14 5 Wheresmychocolatemousse?Who................................................it?(eat)

15 5 Halfofmychocolateisgone.Who................................................it?(attack)

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1 2 I'mexhausted.I'vebeenworkinginthegardenallday.
2 1 Thatoldhousenowlooksfantastic.Theownershavecompletelyrestoredit.
3 1 Mygarden'sajungle.Ihaven'tdoneanygardeningformonths.
4 2 IthinkMaggieandMaxaredating.They'vebeenseeingalotofeachotherrecently.
5 3 We'vediscoveredthisgreatpubandwe'vebeengoingtherealot.
6 1 Ihaventfinishedthereportyet.
7 2 You'recoveredinhay,Max.Whathaveyoubeendoing?
8 3 Maggie'sgonetothedoctor's.Shehasn'tbeenfeelingtoowelllately.
9 2 Wherehaveyoubeen?I'vebeenwaitingforages.
10 1 Ihavetowritea300wordessay.I'vewrittenabouthalfsofar.
11 3 Ivephonedyouabout10timestoday.Ivebeentryingtogetthroughtoyouallday.(try)
12 1 Youlookgreat.Haveyoubeentothehairdressers?
13 1 Ivebeenstayinginalotrecentlytotryandsaveabitofmoney.
14 1 Wheresmychocolatemousse?Whoseatenit?
15 3 Halfofmychocolateisgone.Whotheheckhasbeenattackingit?

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 ThePresentPerfectwithAlready,Just,StillandYetExercise

Inaffirmativesentences Dads just washed up. Hefinishedafewminutesago

Inaffirmativesentences Dads already washed up. Itsdonebutwedontknowwhen

Innegativesentences Dad still hasnt washed up. Thedirtyplatesarestillinthesink

Innegativesentences Dad hasnt washed up yet. Thedirtyplatesarestillinthesink

Inquestions Has Dad washed up yet? Youwanttoknow

AFillthegapswithalready,just,stilloryet.

1 Jimsendshislove.I've.............................seenhiminthehighstreet.
2 Wecan'thavechipsagain.We've.............................hadthemthreetimesthisweek.
3 Ican'tdecide.I.............................haven'tmadeadecision.
4 Ihaven'tphonedBegonia..............................I'lldoitwhenIgetbackfromwork.
5 Billy:DoyouknowanythingaboutSally?
Betty:Oh,she'sfine.I've.............................spokentoheronthephone.
6 Monicasaysshe's.............................thisminutecaughtthetrainsoshe'llbehereinhalfanhour.
7 Betty:Haveyoucleanedthebathroomyet?
Billy:I've.............................doneit.Ididitanhourago.
8 We'regoingtoaconcertonFriday,butwehaven'tboughtthetickets..............................
9 Daphne.............................hasn'tboughtthetickets.Ihopeshedoesitsoon.
10 Thegovernment.............................hasn'tsaidanythingabouttheoilslick.
11 Haveyoufinishedyourhomework.............................?
12 Bill:I'vefinishedusingthecomputerifyouwanttogoonline.
Ted:No,thanks.I've.............................checkedmyemailtoday.
13 Ican'tbelieveit.Begonia.............................hasn'tphonedme.
14 Jimmy:CanIgoonlinenow,please?
Begonia:Sorry.I.............................haven'tfinishedusingthecomputer.
15 HaveyouseenthemovieZeitgeistAddendum.............................?
16 I.............................haventbookedmyticket.Imustdoittoday.

BNowwritesomeexamplesofyourown.

1 ............................................................................................................................................
2 ............................................................................................................................................
3 ............................................................................................................................................
4 ............................................................................................................................................

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1 Jimsendshislove.I'vejustseenhiminthehighstreet.
2 Wecan'thavechipsagain.We'vealready hadthemthreetimesthisweek.
3 Ican'tdecide.Istillhaven'tmadeadecision.
4 Ihaven'tphonedBegoniayet.I'lldoitwhenIgetbackfromwork.
5 Billy:DoyouknowanythingaboutSally?
Betty:Ohshe'sfine.I'vejustspokentoheronthephone.
6 Monicasaysshe'sjustthisminutecaughtthetrainsoshe'llbehereinhalfanhour.
7 Betty:Haveyoucleanedthebathroomyet?
Billy:I'vealreadydoneit.Ididitanhourago.
8 We'regoingtoaconcertonFriday,butwehaven'tboughttheticketsyet.
9 Daphnestillhasn'tboughtthetickets.Ihopeshedoesitsoon.
10 Thegovernmentstillhasn'tsaidanythingabouttheoilslick.
11 Haveyoufinishedyourhomeworkyet?
12 Bill:I'vefinishedusingthecomputerifyouwanttogoonline.
Ted:No,thanks.I'vealready checkedmyemailtoday.
13 Ican'tbelieveit.Begoniastillhasn'tphonedme.
14 Bobby:CanIgoonlinenow,please?
Begonia:Sorry.Istillhaven'tfinishedusingthecomputer.
15 HaveyouseenthemovieBowlingforColumbineyet?
16 Istillhaventbookedmyticket.Imustdoittoday.

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 ForandSinceExercise

APutthetimeexpressionsintothecorrectcolumns.

alongtime eightoclock lastspring

Easter fiveminutes nineweeks

forperiodsoftime sincepointsintime

........................................ ........................................
........................................ ........................................
........................................ ........................................

BFillthegapswitheitherfororsince.

1 I'velivedinSpain.....................11yearsnow.
2 I'veworkedatthisEnglishschool.....................sixyears.
3 CarloshashadInternetathome.....................Augustlastyear.
4 Ihaven'tseenMaggie.....................theparty.
5 We'vebeenwaitingforthebus.....................overhalfanhournow.
6 I'veputon4kilos.....................Christmas.
7 Thatnewclothesshophasbeenopen.....................lastSaturday.
8 Haveyoubeenmarried.....................alongtime?
9 I'vebeensurfingtheNet.....................halfpastseventhismorning.
10 Thepolicehavebeenatthescene.....................3hours.
11 She'sbeentalkingnonstop.....................20minutes.
12 Matthasn'tseenClare.....................hisschooldays.
13 Ourbosshasn'tcometotheoffice.....................threedaysnow.
14 Wehaven'tbeenonadaytriptothecountry.....................September.
15 Ihaven'tbeentoafootballmatch.....................alongtime.
16 I'vebeenlivinginSpain.....................1992.
17 I'vebeenlivinginSpain.....................14years.
18 Shehasn'tbeentothedisco.....................threeweeks.
19 Ihaven'tseenSusanne..................... mybirthday.
20 Hehasn'tcleanedhisfridge.....................lastsummer.

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A
forperiodsoftime sincepointsintime
alongtime Easter
fiveminutes eightoclock
nineweeks lastSpring
B
1 I'velivedinSpainfor11yearsnow.
2 I'veworkedatthisEnglishschoolforsixyears.
3 CarloshashadInternetathomesinceAugustlastyear.
4 Ihaven'tseenMaggiesincetheparty.
5 We'vebeenwaitingforthebusforoverhalfanhournow.
6 I'veputon4kilossinceChristmas.
7 ThatnewclothesshophasbeenopensincelastSaturday.
8 Haveyoubeenmarriedforalongtime?
9 I'vebeensurfingtheNetsincehalfpastseventhismorning.
10 Thepolicehavebeenatthescenefor3hours.
11 She'sbeentalkingnonstopfor20minutes.
12 Matthasn'tseenClaresincehisschooldays.
13 Ourbosshasn'tcometotheofficeforthreedaysnow.
14 Wehaven'tbeenonadaytriptothecountrysinceSeptember.
15 Ihaven'tbeentoafootballmatchforalongtime.
16 I'vebeenlivinginSpainsince1992.
17 I'vebeenlivinginSpainfor14years.
18 Shehasn'tbeentothediscoforthreeweeks.
19 Ihaven'tseenSusannesincemybirthday.
20 Hehasn'tcleanedhisfridgesincelastsummer.

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 Ever and Never Exercise

Ive never touched a dolphin = I havent ever touched a dolphin

1 Fill the gaps with ever and never.

1 I have ...................... been to San Francisco.

2 Have you ...................... been to Quito?

3 I dont ...................... go out during the week.

4 I ...................... go out during the week.

5 I saw a play about the Emperor Tiberius. Ive ...................... been so disgusted in my
life.

6 The Duelists is one of the best films I have ...................... seen.

7 Raquel is one of those people who dont ...................... say sorry.

8 Gerard is one of those people who ...................... congratulates you for anything.

9 I ...................... want to see you again in my entire life.

10 Im ...................... late for work, ever.

11 Dont you never ...................... lie to me again.

12 Everyone thought Charles and Diana would live happily ...................... after.

13 Baby, I love you more than ....................... .

14 ...................... mind. There are plenty more fish in the sea.

15 Ive hated strawberry ice cream ...................... since I was a child.

16 Im more confused than ...................... .

17 Fiona and Shrek lived happily ...................... after.

2 Now write some examples of your own.

1 .....................................................................................................................

2 .....................................................................................................................

3 .....................................................................................................................

4 .....................................................................................................................

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1 I have never been to San Francisco.

2 Have you ever been to Quito?
3 I dont ever go out during the week.
4 I never go out during the week.
5 I saw a play about the Emperor Tiberius. Ive never been so disgusted in my
life.
6 The Duelists is one of the best films I have ever seen.
7 Raquel is one of those people who dont ever say sorry.
8 Gerard is one of those people who never congratulates you for anything.
9 I never want to see you again in my entire life.
10 Im never late for work, ever.
11 Dont you never ever lie to me again.
12 Everyone thought Charles and Diana would live happily ever after.
13 Baby, I love you more than ever.
14 Never mind. There are plenty more fish in the sea.
15 Ive hated strawberry ice cream ever since I was a child.
16 Im more confused than ever.
17 Fiona and Shrek lived happily ever after.

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 Been and Gone Exercise

Anabel has been to France - Shes back here now

Anabel has gone to France - Shes in France now

Fill the gaps with either been or gone.

1 Have you ever ....................... to Thailand?

2 I can't find my stapler. It's ....................... .

3 A: Hello. Is Monica there?

B: No, she isn't. She's .......................
out.

4 Have you ....................... to the post office yet?

5 I'm so upset. The cat's ....................... missing.

6 The cat's ....................... missing for two days.

7 Kitty! Where have you ....................... ?

8 When I woke up, my money and my mobile were ....................... .

9 How long has it ....................... since you were last in Madrid?

10 It's time to party. My parents have ....................... away for the weekend.

11 Blast! I've ....................... and left my gloves in the library.

12 Mary! Why have you ....................... all red?

13 I'm knackered. I've ....................... in a meeting all morning.

14 I've ....................... to Carboneras, Las Negras and San Jos.

15 A: I haven't seen Miguel for ages.

B: He's ....................... to Lisbon for a year on a student exchange scheme. He won't be back until
Christmas.

16 When I got out of the river, all my clothes were ....................... .

B Now write some examples of your own.

1 ...........................................................................................................................
2 ...........................................................................................................................
3 ...........................................................................................................................
4 ...........................................................................................................................

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1 Have you ever been to Thailand?

2 I can't find my stapler. It's gone.
3 A: Hello. Is Monica there?
B: No, she isn't. She's gone out.
4 Have you been to the post office yet?
5 I'm so upset. The cat's gone missing.
6 The cat's been missing for two days.
7 Kitty! Where have you been?
8 When I woke up, my money and my mobile were gone.
9 How long has it been since you were last in Madrid?
10 It's time to party. My parents have gone away for the weekend.
11 Blast! I've gone and left my gloves in the library.
12 Mary! Why have you gone all red?
13 I'm knackered. I've been in a meeting all morning.
14 I've been to Carboneras, Las Negras and San Jos.
15 A: I haven't seen Miguel for ages.
B: He's gone to Lisbon for a year on a student exchange scheme. He won't be back until
Christmas.
16 When I got out of the river, all my clothes were gone.

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 ThePastSimpleorThePresentPerfectExercise

AMatchthetenseusesandcluewordswiththepastsimpleandpresentperfect.

Uses ClueWords

anactionwhichbeganinthepastandcontinues ago since yesterday

aspecifiedtimeinthepast ever when yet
anunspecifiedtimeinthepast

PastSimple PresentPerfect
Uses Uses

1 a finished action in the past t 3........................................................................

2........................................................................ 4........................................................................

Cluewords Cluewords

............................. .............................
............................. .............................
............................. .............................

BNumbertheuses(14)andfillthegapswiththeverbsinbracketsusingeitherthepresentperfector
thepastsimple.

Uses
15A:I..................................Annaforalongtime.(tosee,negative)
25B:Really?I..................................heryesterday.(tosee)

35They..................................toVenicethreeyearsago.(togo)

45DavelosthiswalletonSundaybuthe..................................itonMondayinhisjacketpocket.(tofind)

55..................................youever..................................toParis?(tobe)

65We.................................. inthishouseforfiveyearsandwe'reveryhappyhere.(tolive)

75IknowManchesterquitewell.I..................................thereforthreeyearswhenIwasastudent.(tolive)

85He..................................Sallyinthesupermarketlastweek. (tomeet)

95Shefeelsgreat.She..................................threekilossinceChristmas.(tolose)

105It'scoldinherebecausesomeone..................................thewindow.(toopen)

115Beforetheyboughtthecar,they..................................aboutitverycarefully.(tothink)

125..................................you..................................thecatyet?(tofeed)

135ThelasttimeI..................................tenniswasfouryearsago.(toplay)

145When..................................you..................................it?(todownload)

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Answers

A
PastSimple PresentPerfect
Uses Cluewords Uses Cluewords
1Aspecifiedtimeinthepast 1ago 1anaction...began...past...contin... 1ever
2afinishedactioninthepast 2when 2anunspecifiedtimeinthepast 2since
3yesterday 3yet
B
1 A:IhaventseenAnnaforalongtime.3
2 B:Really?Isawheryesterday.2
3 TheywenttoVenicethreeyearsago.2
4 DavidlosthiswalletonSundaybuthefounditonMondayinhisjacket pocket.
1or2
5 HaveyoubeentoParis?4
6 Wehavelivedinthishouseforfiveyearsandwe'reveryhappyhere.3
7 IknowManchesterquitewell.IlivedthereforthreeyearswhenIwasastudent
1
8 HemetSallyinthesupermarketlastweek. 2
9 Shefeelsgreat.ShehavelostthreekilossinceChristmas.3
10 It'scoldinherebecausesomeonehasopenedthewindow.4
11 Beforetheyboughtthecar,theythoughtaboutitverycarefully.1
12 Haveyoufedthecatyet?4
13 ThelasttimeIplayedtenniswasfouryearsago.2
14 Whendidyoudownloadit?2

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