Task 1. Choose and circle the appropriate forms of the verbs to complete the sentences.

Jason said he (will / would) join us later.

Steve promised they (will / would) carry out research on time.

We asked Nick what he (did/was doing) at seven o’clock in the evening and where he was.

The other day I (saw/was seeing) my cousin in Apple Street. She (walked/was walking) very fast in the direction of the bank.

The boys (have played / have been playing) football fot two hours.

The Robinsons (have bought / have been buying) a second-hand car and drive to work now.

Helen wanted to know if they (had planted/ had been planting) all the flowers.

Task 2. Choose and circle the appropriate forms of the verbs to complete the sentences.

I know that I (am not praised / am not being praised) at the moment.

In many cases teenagers (are given / are being given) sound advice by their parents and teachers.

Coffee (is exported / is being exported) mainly from Brazil.

The windows (were cleaned / were being cleaned) last week.

The results of the tests (were checked / were being checked) when Martin left the town.

Task 3. Use the article where necessary.

___ Maldives are a group of small islands forming an independent country in ___ the Indian Ocean.

___ The Suez Canal in __ Egypt joins ___ Mediterranean Sea, ___ Gulf of Suez and ___ Red Sea.

I had coffee and toast for ___ breakfast.

They had ___ nice breakfast of omelet, cheese and sausages.

Mr Peck found ___ dinner most satisfying.

Task 4. Use the appropriate participles to complete the sentences.

The apples (bye) at the market, are very fresh and juicy.

Alfred felt tired and (disappoint) by the poor results of this test. He hadn’t got what he wanted to receive.

The children (play) football were enjoying the game.

The problems (discuss) at the conference concerned everybody.

The cottage (build) at the end of the village attracted out attention.

Task 5. Use the verbs: beat, cut, set, sign in the appropriate forms.

At the end of his letter Jim wrote, “I’d better off now. Love, Jim.”

We out at the hotel, hired a taxi and started for the airport.

On the stage the drummer was out the rhythm on the drums.

When are you going to out of the hotel?

She the advertisement out of the newspaper.

Task 6. Continue as in the modal and write positive replies and negative replies.

John has been ill for a week. (Jill) So has Jill

Jim was not at home yesterday evening. (his brothers) Neither were his brothers.

1. Rob is going to school at the moment. (Steve and Holly)

2. We can play hockey. (Gerald)

3. Greg feels airsick when he travels by plane. (we)

4. Mr Wilson doesn’t play football any more. (Mr Green)

5. I couldn’t ride a bike in my childhood (my cousin)

Task 7. Choose and circle the appropriate words to complete the sentences.

Lady Archer was a (beautiful /pretty ) woman of about 40 with classical features and a shapely figure.

In former days the (journey / voyage) from Moscow to St Petersburg lasted about 10-12 hours.

Mum, (can / must) I go and play football?

On Monday I (can / have to)get up at half past six not to be late for work.

It will (make / do) you only good if you try to (make / do) lunch for the whole family.

At first Philip (made / do) mistakes, but finally he ( made / did) well at the exam.