- •Present Simple vs. Present Progressive
- •III form spelling rules
- •IV form spelling rules:
- •4. Performative verbs.
- •Practice Present Simple vs. Present Progressive
- •1. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •2. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •3. Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present progressive.
- •4. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using one of the words in bold. Do not change the word in bold.
- •5. Complete the texts with the present simple or present progressive form of the verb in brackets.
- •Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Progressive vs. Past Simple
- •Practice Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Progressive vs Past Simple
- •2. Match the expressions (a-j) with the explanations of when they might be said (1-10).
- •3. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •4. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •5. Underline the correct phrase in each sentence.
- •6. Put each verb in brackets into the most appropriate perfect or past verb form.
- •7. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
- •8. Put each verb in brackets into either the past simple, present perfect simple or present perfect continuous.
- •Past Tenses
- •Practice Past Tenses
- •1. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •2. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •3. Decide if the verb form underlined is correct or not. If it is correct, write a tick. If not, correct it.
- •4. In each sentence decide whether one, or both, of the alternative verb forms given are appropriate. Write o for one or b for both.
- •5. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
- •6. Complete the text by writing one word in each space.
- •7. Put each verb in brackets into a suitable verb form.
- •Future Tenses
- •Practice Future Tenses
- •1. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
- •2. Complete the common expressions using the words from the box.
- •3. Choose the most appropriate continuation for each sentence.
- •4. Look at the three options a, b and c for each question. Decide which two are correct.
- •5. Put each verb in brackets into a suitable verb form.
- •6. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
- •7. Write a new sentence with the same meaning containing the word in capitals.
- •The Passive Voice Theory
- •The Passive Voice Practice
- •1. Correct any verb forms which are impossible or inappropriate.
- •2. Underline any uses of the agent which are unnecessary.
- •3. Decide whether the sentences in each pair have the same meaning.
- •4. Underline the correct word in each sentence.
- •5. Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition.
- •6. Complete the text using the phrases from the box.
- •7. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate passive verb form.
- •8. Rewrite each sentence in the passive, omitting the words underlined.
- •9. Rewrite each sentence so that it ends with the word underlined.
- •10. Rewrite each sentence in a more formal style so that it contains a passive form of the word given in capitals.
- •11. Both sentences in each pair have the same meaning. Complete the second sentence.
- •12. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
- •13. Insert one word.
- •Revision
- •1. Open the brackets using a suitable form.
- •2. Translate into English.
- •3. First look in your dictionary to find out whether these verbs are transitive or intransitive. Then complete these sentences with appropriate passive (if possible) or active forms of the verbs).
- •4. Open the brackets using the correct forms of the Active/Passive Voice.
- •5. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible to the sentence before it.
- •7. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passages with one suitable word.
- •8. Rearrange the words to make coherent sentences inside the first and last words given.
- •9. Translate into English.
- •Indicative Mood. Subjunctive Mood. Conditionals
- •Practice
- •1. Correct the error(s) in the following sentences if necessary.
- •2. Finish the sentences by ticking the correct option (a-c).
- •3. Underline either hope or wish in each sentence.
- •4. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate verb form.
- •5. A Rewrite each sentence three times so that it contains the word in capitals.
- •6. A Complete the text by writing one word in each space. A contraction counts as one word.
- •Reported Speech
- •Reported Speech Practice
- •1. Complete the text with one word in each space.
- •2. Using the information in the e-mail as a guide, complete each space in the letter with a verb. The first letters of the verbs have been given.
- •3. For each numbered verb in brackets choose a suitable tense, whether for reported speech (dependent upon the verbs in italics) or for direct speech (within quotation marks).
- •4. Report the following direct speech using different introductory verbs.
4. Performative verbs.
a. We use performative verbs in the first person actually to perform an action, i.e. saying I apologise performs the action of apologising:
On behalf of the company, I apologise for any inconvenience caused
When these verbs 'perform' the function they express, they do not usually take the continuous.
Railtrack apologises for the disruption to services over the last three months. – By saying this, the function of apologising is performed.
However, if we use the verb to describe the action rather than to do it, we can use the continuous.
The Railtrack chief executive was apologising profusely for the inconvenience.
Common performative verbs are: accept, agree, apologise, congratulate, declare, deny, disagree, forbid, forgive, guarantee, insist, invite, order, predict, promise, recommend, refuse, request, suggest, thank, warn.
b. We can use modals with performative verbs to make what we say more tentative or polite:
I would advise you to arrive two hours before the flight leaves.
I'm afraid I have to inform you that your application for funding has been turned down.
Practice Present Simple vs. Present Progressive
1. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) I haven't decided yet about whether to buy a new car or a second-hand one. But / think about it/I'm thinking about it.
b) All right, you try to fix the television! But I hope/I'm hoping you know what you're doing.
c) Every year I visit/I'm visiting Britain to improve my English.
d) It's time we turned on the central heating. It gets/It's getting colder every day.
e) Of course, you're Mary, aren't you! I recognise/I am recognising you now.
f) The film of 'War and Peace' is very long. It lasts/It is lasting over four hours.
g) I can see from what you say that your mornings are very busy! But what do you do/are you doing in the afternoons?
h) I'm going to buy a new swimming costume. My old one doesn't fit/isn't fitting any more,
i) That must be the end of the first part of the performance. What happens/is happening now?
j) What's the matter? Why do you look/are you looking at me like that?
2. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
a) I work in this office all this year/all the time.
b) Emerson is currently/for long top of the driver's league.
c) I am not making much money these days/so far this year.
d) The food tastes even worse now/presently. You've put too much salt in.
e) Normally/previously we get in touch with customers by post.
f) Pete was ill but he is getting over his illness soon/now.
g) I'm feeling rather run down lately/at present, doctor,
h) I always stay on duty since/until six o'clock.
i) I'm often/forever picking your hairs out of the bath!
j) Fortunately the baby now/recently sleeps all night.