PRESENT CONTINUOUS EXERCISE

Simple Present / Present Continuous
Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.
A Trekking Journal

November 12, 1997

Today (be)------ the second day of my trek around Mount Annapurna. I am exhausted and my legs (shake)-------- ; I just hope I am able to complete the trek. My feet (kill, really) me and my toes (bleed)-------- , but I (want, still)------------ to continue.

Nepal is a fascinating country, but I have a great deal to learn. Everything (be) so different, and I (try)------- to adapt to the new way of life here. I (learn)------ a little bit of the language to make communication easier; unfortunately, I (learn, not)___________ foreign languages quickly. Although I (understand, not) much yet, I believe that I (improve, gradually)___________ .

I (travel, currently)_________ with Liam, a student from Leeds University in England. He (be)________ a nice guy, but impatient. He (walk, always)________ ahead of me and (complain)______ that I am too slow. I (do)_______ my best to keep up with him, but he is younger and stronger than I am. Maybe, I am just feeling sorry for myself because I am getting old.

Right now, Liam (sit)_____ with the owner of the inn. They (discuss)______ the differences between life in England and life in Nepal. I (know, not)______ the real name of the owner, but everybody (call, just)__________ him Tam. Tam (speak)_________ English very well and he (try)__________ to teach Liam some words in Nepali. Every time Tam (say)________ a new word, Liam (try)_________ to repeat it. Unfortunately, Liam (seem, also) _______ to have difficulty learning foreign languages. I just hope we don't get lost and have to ask for directions.

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FREQUENCY ADVERBS EXERCISE

Rewrite the sentence putting the adverb given in brackets into its proper position.

Example: He plays on the computer. (always)Answer: He always plays on the computer.

1. He listens to the radio. (often)____________________________________________

2. They read a book. (sometimes)_______________________________________________

3. Pete gets angry. (never)____________________________________________________

4. Tom is very friendly. (usually)_____________________________________________

5. I take sugar in my coffee. (sometimes)______________________________________

6. Ramon is hungry. (often)____________________________________________________

7. My grandmother goes for a walk in the evening. (always)
____________________________________________________

8. Walter helps his father in the kitchen. (usually)
______________________________________________________

9. They watch TV in the afternoon. (never)
_____________________________________________________

10. Christine smokes after dinner. (seldom)
_____________________________________________________


2.Put the adverbs in the box onto the scale in the correct order.

always occasionally sometimes
hardly ever often usually
1.__________ 2.__________ 3.__________ 4.__________ 5.__________ 6.__________ never

FUTURE TENSE EXERCISE

Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses,

1. A: Why are you holding a piece of paper?

B: I (write)___________ a letter to my friends back home in Texas.

2. A: I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up!
B: I (get)________ you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up.

3. A: I can't hear the television!
B: I (turn) _____________ it up so you can hear it.

4. We are so excited about our trip next month to France. We (visit) Paris, Nice and Grenoble.

5. Sarah (come) __________ to the party. Oliver (be)___________ there as well.

FUTURE TENSE

Simple Future has two different forms in English: "will" and "be going to." Although the two forms can sometimes be used interchangeably, they often express two very different meanings. These different meanings might seem too abstract at first, but with time and practice, the differences will become clear. Both "will" and "be going to" refer to a specific time in the future.



FORM Will[will + verb]
Examples:

You will help him later.
Will you help him later?
You will not help him later.

FORM Be Going To

[am/is/are + going to + verb]

Examples:

You are going to meet Jane tonight.
Are you going to meet Jane tonight?
You are not going to meet Jane tonight.
Complete List of Simple Future Forms

USE 1 "Will" to Express a Voluntary Action

"Will" often suggests that a speaker will do something voluntarily. A voluntary action is one the speaker offers to do for someone else. Often, we use "will" to respond to someone else's complaint or request for help. We also use "will" when we request that someone help us or volunteer to do something for us. Similarly, we use "will not" or "won't" when we refuse to voluntarily do something.

Examples:

I will send you the information when I get it.
I will translate the email, so Mr. Smith can read it.
Will you help me move this heavy table?
Will you make dinner?
I will not do your homework for you.
I won't do all the housework myself!
A: I'm really hungry.
B: I'll make some sandwiches.
A: I'm so tired. I'm about to fall asleep.
B: I'll get you some coffee.
A: The phone is ringing.
B: I'll get it.


USE 2 "Will" to Express a Promise
"Will" is usually used in promises.Examples:

I will call you when I arrive.
If I am elected President of the United States, I will make sure everyone has access to inexpensive health insurance.
I promise I will not tell him about the surprise party.
Don't worry, I'll be careful.
I won't tell anyone your secret.

USE 3 "Be going to" to Express a Plan

"Be going to" expresses that something is a plan. It expresses the idea that a person intends to do something in the future. It does not matter whether the plan is realistic or not.

Examples:

He is going to spend his vacation in Hawaii.
She is not going to spend her vacation in Hawaii.
A: When are we going to meet each other tonight?
B: We are going to meet at 6 PM.
I'm going to be an actor when I grow up.
Michelle is going to begin medical school next year.
They are going to drive all the way to Alaska.
Who are you going to invite to the party?
A: Who is going to make John's birthday cake?
B: Sue is going to make John's birthday cake.


USE 4 "Will" or "Be Going to" to Express a Prediction

Both "will" and "be going to" can express the idea of a general prediction about the future. Predictions are guesses about what might happen in the future. In "prediction" sentences, the subject usually has little control over the future and therefore USES 1-3 do not apply. In the following examples, there is no difference in meaning.

Examples:

The year 2222 will be a very interesting year.
The year 2222 is going to be a very interesting year.
John Smith will be the next President.
John Smith is going to be the next President.
The movie "Zenith" will win several Academy Awards.
The movie "Zenith" is going to win several Academy Awards.

IMPORTANT
In the Simple Future, it is not always clear which USE the speaker has in mind. Often, there is more than one way to interpret a sentence's meaning.

No Future in Time Clauses

Like all future forms, the Simple Future cannot be used in clauses beginning with time expressions such as: when, while, before, after, by the time, as soon as, if, unless, etc. Instead of Simple Future, Simple Present is used.

Examples:

When you will arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner. Not Correct
When you arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner. Correct


ADVERB PLACEMENT

The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always, only, never, ever, still, just, etc.

Examples:

You will never help him.
Will you ever help him?
You are never going to meet Jane.
Are you ever going to meet Jane?

ACTIVE / PASSIVE
Examples:

John will finish the work by 5:00 PM. Active
The work will be finished by 5:00 PM. Passive
Sally is going to make a beautiful dinner tonight. Active
A beautiful dinner is going to be made by Sally tonight. Passive

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