1. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.

( Present
simple, Present continuous, Past simple, Past continuous, Past perfect, Present
Perfect, Future simple, be going to, Future Continuous, Future Perfect etc)
1. He (not play) tennis today because he forgot his racquet.
2. . they (like) their new home?
3. At this time tomorrow, I (celebrate) my birthday.
4. During the next two months, they (travel) around Australia
5. My party is at 8.00 tonight. you (come)?
6. My mother usually (not cook) on Sundays. Sometimes we
(eat)in restaurants and sometimes we (go) to
friends for dinner.
7. Why Sarah (not sing) with the other children today?
Because she (not remember) the words.
8. My brother (break) his leg while he (ski).
9. The teacher went to the staff room because she .. (leave)
the exams there.
10. The plane (fly) over Africa when one of its engines
(fail).
11. By 2040, someone (discover) a new energy source.
12. The birds (reach) Africa by the time winter starts
13. While Rafael (visit) the museum, Bruno (eat)
at a restaurant. .
14. you ever (see) so many fans at a game?
15. My little brother (not drink) anything at all yesterday.
16. I (never eat) snails before.
17. you (do) your homework last week?
18. My mother (visit) some friends next week.
19. Dont worry. I (help) you.
20. Its almost 8.00. We (be) late for the film.
21. Robert (not play) football on Saturday. He broke his leg.
22. I think I (buy) it. I really like it.
23. No, you cant borrow my shirt. I (wear) it.
24. They (not eat) at home tonight. They are going to go to a
restaurant.
25. On 18th January, he (live) in London for two years.
26. Yesterday, I (watch) a film when my TV
(break).
27. The children (not sleep) when their parents
(return) home.
28. I am still looking for my ticket. I (not find) it yet.
29. The basketball game (finish) an hour ago
30. The students admitted they (cheat) in this exam.
31. We cant go to the cinema tonight unless he (buy)
the tickets
32. Dinner (serve) from 6 to 10.30 every day.
33. Paul .. (just learn) to play hockey.
(you want) to see him now?
34. If my parents hadnt come so early, we (finish)
tidying my room.
2. Rewrite each sentence with the word in brackets
1. The last time my father drove a car was in 2004. (since)
2. She stopped eating sweets two months ago. (for)
3.

I havent bought a new jacket in two years. (ago)

3. Complete the sentences with the relative pronouns

1. Can you tell me the name of the street Amy lives?

2.
3.
4.
5.

Brad Pitt, is an American actor, has starred in over 35 films.

My mother works with a woman husband is the star of a TV programme.
He speaks Italian in addition to Portuguese, is his first language.
I met him last summer I worked at the summer camp.

4. Combine the sentences using a relative pronoun. Make any necessary changes.
1. My neighbour won the gardening prize. His garden is beautiful.
2. He misses his house. It was destroyed in the fire.
3. Leonid Stadnyk is the tallest man in the world. He lives in the Ukraine.
4. He returned to visit the town. He was born there.
5. Ana Segon is the company secretary. She is bilingual.
6. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is in the Himalayan mountains.
7. He decided to visit London. His friend is studying there.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Choose the correct answer.

I cant / dont have to / neednt see without my glasses.
Theres school tomorrow, so we could / have to / are able to be home early tonight.
Its cold. I think you can / are able to / ought to take a sweater.
Well look after you. You neednt / cant / may not be afraid.
The doctors say Uncle Jeff doesnt have to / might not / mustnt work so hard.

6. Rewrite the following sentences with a suitable modal or modal perfect.

Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.
1. Shes famous. Of course theyve heard of her.
Shes famous. They
.
2. What do you think about inviting the Browns for coffee?
Do you think
?
3. His injuries stopped him from working.
He
.
4. Im sorry. It was a mistake not to ask for your permission.
Im sorry. I
7. Complete the sentences with the affirmative or negative form of the verbs in
brackets.
1. I loved the book. If you (recommend) it, I probably
(read) it.
2. Wake up, Billy. You ..(miss) breakfast unless you (get up)
now.
3. Im sorry. Mike isnt here. If he (be) here, he
(speak) to you.
4. Be careful. If you (break) that plate, Mum (be)
furious.
8. Complete each sentence according to the meaning of the original sentence. Use
the words
in brackets and the first, second or third conditionals.
1. She has to apologise or I wont speak to her again. (unless)
I
.
2. Shorter hair would make her look more attractive. (had)
If
.
3. Wed better hurry, or the pizza bar will be closed. (open)
The pizza bar
.
4. You arent fit because you dont exercise enough. (more)

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5. Joe had to reset the computer because it crashed. (not)
If

.
.

9. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the passive.
1. Does the school know that youre leaving?
Yes. The headmaster already (inform).
2. Why didnt Joe come to the party?
He (not invite).
3. When will you pay me?
You (pay) tomorrow.
4. How often do they clean the offices?
The offices (clean) every day.
5. Why isnt Billy playing outside with the other children?
He (punish) for fighting.
6. When must I pay the bill?
The bill (must pay) by the end of the month.
10.Complete each sentence according to the meaning of the original sentences.
1. Theyll sell all the tickets before we get there.
All the tickets
.
2. The decorations were being taken down when we arrived.
When we arrived, he
.
3. The country is electing a new government.
A new government
.
4. You make this cake with butter and a lot of eggs.
This cake
.
5. Look! Theyve replaced the old lights.
Look! The old lights
.
11.Write questions for these answers :
1. ...?
She was used to going fishing once a week.
2. ...?
We sent the message to a lot of people.
3. ...
?
The computer should be checked by the technician.
4. ...
?
Catherine has taken the students to the theatre to see Frankenstein.
5. ...
?
I had my tooth filled in a month ago

Answer
Exercise 1.
1. isnt playing
2. Do like
3. Are coming
4. will be celebrating
5. will be travelling
6. doesnt cook, eat, go
7. isnt singing, doesnt remember
8. broke, was skiing
9. had left
10. was flying, failed
11. will have discovered
12. will have reached
13. was visiting, was eating
14. Have seen
15. didnt drink
16. have never eaten
17. Did do
18. is visiting / is going to visit
19. will help
20. will be
21. isnt playing / isnt going to play
22. will buy
23. am going to wear
24. arent eating / arent going to eat
25. will have lived
26. was watching, broke
27. werent sleeping, returned
28. havent found
29. finished
30. had cheated
31. buys
32. is served
33. has just learned / do you want
34. would have finished

Exercise 2.
1. My father hasnt driven a car since 2004.
2. She has stopped eating sweets for two months. / She hasnt eaten sweets for two months.
3.
I (last) bought a new jacket two years ago. / The last time I bought a new jacket was two years
ago.

Exercise 3
1. where

3. whose

5. when

2. who

4. which

Exercise 4.
1. My neighbour, whose garden is beautiful, won the gardening prize.
2. He misses his house, which was destroyed in the fire.
3. Leonid Stadnyk, who lives in the Ukraine, is the tallest man in the world. / Leonid Stadnyk, who is
the tallest man in the world, lives in the Ukraine.
4. He returned to visit the town where he was born.
5. Ana Segon, who is bilingual, is the company secretary. / Ana Segon, who is the company
secretary, is bilingual.
6. Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain in the world, is in the Himalayan mountains. /
Mount Everest, which is in the Himalayan mountains, is the highest mountain in the world.
7. He decided to visit London, where his friend is studying.

Exercise 5
1. cant 4.
2. have to
3. ought to

neednt
5. mustnt

Exercise 6
1.
2.
3.
4.

must have heard of her

we should / ought to invite the Browns for coffee
was able to work until his injuries stopped him / couldnt work because of his injuries
should have asked for your permission

Exercise 7
1.
2.
3.
4.

hadnt recommended, wouldnt have read

will miss, get up
were, would speak
break, will be

Exercise 8
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

wont speak to her again unless she apologises

she had shorter hair, she would look more attractive
wont be open unless we hurry / will be open if we hurry
you exercise more, you wont be fit
the computer hadnt crashed, Joe wouldnt have had to reset it

Exercise 9.
1. has been informed
2. wasnt invited
3. will be paid

4. are cleaned
5. is being punished
6. must be paid

Exercise 10.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

will be sold before we get there

was taking down the decorations
is being elected (by the country)
is made with butter and a lot of eggs
have been replaced