Grammar 1
I’m sorry, but Fran’s not here at the moment. She plays / ’s playing tennis with Lisa.
I'm sorry, but Fran's not here at the moment. She's playing tennis with Lisa.
When I saw the thief, he _________ (wear) a black jacket and blue jeans.
When I saw the thief, he was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
A ________________?
(to / how / the airport / is / much / it)
B It’s usually about £20.
A How much is it to the airport?
B It's usually about £20.
It was …
a) the middle of winter b) away for the weekend c) for somewhere to stay
It was the middle of winter.
A The last time I flew in a plane it was absolutely terrifying.
B _________? Why? What happened?
Oh no!
You made a mistake because when I told you what to do. (you / not / listen)
You made a mistake because you weren't listening when I told you what to do.
When Mandy was running through the park yesterday she ______ (fell) over and broke her arm.
When Mandy was running through the park yesterday, she fell over and broke her arm.
A ______________________.
(to / please / go / the Grand Hotel, / like / I’d / to)
B OK, sir. Jump in.
A I'd like to go to the Grand Hotel, please.
B OK, sir. Jump in.
I was …
a) to Germany b) in Italy c) late summer
I was in Italy.
A Where did you and Gisella meet?
B At university. ______, we went to the same high school, but we didn’t know each other then.
Well, actually
____________ in Singapore when you went there? (Niall / live)
You made a mistake because you weren't listening when I told you what to do.
I saw my boss in the supermarket this morning but I don’t think she ________ (see) me.
I saw my boss in the supermarket this morning, but I don't think she saw me.
A _________________ ?
(put / can / bags / my / the / back / in / I)
B It’s OK. I’ll do that for you.
A Can I put my bags in the back?
B It's OK. I'll do that for you.
was waiting …
a) some friends b) to the station c) for a bus
I was waiting for a bus.
A I only moved to Paris last month.
B __________. So you don’t know the city very well, then?
Right
__________ down to see our friends when the accident happened. (we / drive)
We were driving down to see our friends when the accident happened.
Gustavo _______ (start) his degree five years ago but a year later he gave up and went travelling.
Gustavo started his degree five years ago, but a year later he gave up and went travelling.
A _______________?
(here / for / you / ten / could / wait / minutes)
B I can, but could you pay me first?
A Could you wait here for ten minutes?
B I can, but could you pay me first?
I was on my way …
a) to the airport b) for a few days c) a bar
I was on my way to the airport.
A Didn’t you enjoy the film very much?
B No, I didn’t. ________, it’s one of the worst films I’ve ever seen.
In fact
Sorry I didn’t answer the door. ____________ a shower at the time. (I / have)
Sorry I didn't answer the door. I was having a shower at the time.
The sun __________ (shine) when I got up this morning, but now it’s raining.
The sun was shining when I got up this morning, but now it's raining.
A ?
(it / fifteen / make / pounds / just)
B Thank you very much. Here’s your change.
A Just make it fifteen pounds.
B Thank you very much. Here's your change.
I was working …
a) to a bank b) in a factory c) shopping
I was working in a factory.
A I’ve been in the office since 7 o’clock this morning.
B _______ you’re quite tired then?
So