Past simple vs present perfect
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb TO BE.
I ___________ at home yesterday.
was
What is the present tense form of the modal COULD?
can
a sheep
Winnie the Pooh doesn't wear any.
trousers
Prince Charles
Which sentence is correct?
A) The author has written two books since 2017.
B) The author wrote two books since 2017.
A) The author has written two books since 2017.
Find the odd one. Explain.
could, had to, don't have to, couldn't
don't have to - not in the past tense
This material is often used to make jewellery such as rings, earrings, necklaces etc.
gold
Sailors are known for wearing blue and white ____________ T-shirts. Fill in the adjective.
striped
What is the official currency of the UK?
Put either FOR or SINCE in the sentence:
She hasn't said anything _________ 10 minutes ago.
Complete with could or had to:
It was Friday night. I ____________ stay up until midnight. It was great!
could
The comic book character Superman is also called Man of ________ . Which material is missing here?
steel
A) I don't want to lose this game. These trousers are a little bit loose.
B) I don't want to loose this game. These trousers are a little bit lose.
A) I don't want to lose this game. These trousers are a little bit loose.
In the Czech republic we've got "Ježíšek". Who gives presents to children in the UK?
Father Christmas
_________ you see the film last night?
Did
Complete with couldn't or didn't have to:
She was only asking you a question. You ___________ be so rude.
didn't have to
This usually transparent material mainly consists of silicon dioxide (SiO2). What is it?
Glass
Who invented jeans?
Levi Strauss
What is the name of the British Prime minister?
Boris Johnson
What are the past simple and past participle forms of the verb SWEAR?
swore, sworn
Complete with appropriate past modals:
I'm sorry I ___________ come, I ____________ stay at home and do my homework.
couldn't, had to
This material shares its name with a housework. What is it?
iron
to iron - žehlit
This piece of clothing was very popular in the 60's and 70's in the disco era.
flared trousers/jeans
What is the full name of the UK?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.