Ng novel C Complete the dialogues using the Present Continuous forms of the words in
brackets.
0 A: What's Jenny doing?
B: She's talking
(She/talk) to her mother on the phone.
1 A: What are John and Michael doing?
B:
(They/play) a game of cards.
2 A
(the weather/get) better?
B: No, it's very cold outside.
3 Ai
(you/leave)?
B: Yes, I have to go home now.
4 A: Where's Harry?
B:
(He/make) a cup of coffee in the kitchen.
5 A: Where's your car?
B: It's at home.
(It/not/work) at the moment.
6 A:
(you/watch) this programme?
B: No, we can watch a different programme if you want.
7 A: Is Michael at home?
B: No,
(he/post) some letters at the post office.
8 A:
(Paul/do) a course?
B: Yes, he's studying Business Management,​

1. That style of skirt went out fashion years ago.
2. We heard about the earthquake in the news.
3. This must be finished by five o’clock without fail.
4. Paul and I arrived at the party at the same time.
5. We were under the impression that they were moving to France.
6. Crime is on the increase in many cities.
7. The knock at the door took me by surprise.
8. He erased his project from the computer and had to start from scratch.
9. In my opinion, he is the greatest musician of our time.
10. I don’t know for certain, but I think she’s gone on holiday.
11. You’re looking a bit off colour – are you feeling alright?
12. The ceremony is being held in honour of the Pope’s visit!
13. He put salt in his tea by mistake, thinking it was sugar.
14. I can’t stop and talk. I’m in a hurry.
15. She waved until the car was out of sight.
16. We always stay in. Why don’t we go out for a change?
17. He told us the plan in brief and didn’t go into detail.
18. I mustn’t eat any chocolate. I’m on a diet.
19. Peter has gone to London on business.
20. She selected a CD at random and put in the CD player.

Play

1. Did they play a football on the ground.

2. They played a football on the ground.

3. They didn't play a football on the ground.

Write

1. Did you write essay about your great grandparents?

2. You wrote essay about your great grandparents.

3. You didn't write essay about your great grandparents.

Go

1. Did she go to the school yesterday?

2. She went to the school yesterday.

3. She didn't go to the school yesterday.

Have

1. Did I have a lunch at my work yesterday?

2. I had a lunch at my work yesterday.

3. I didn't have a lunch at my work yesterday