Present/Past Simple
I _____________ (use up) all the credit on my phone yesterday, so now I can't make any calls.
used up
They ____________ (use) the new computers very quickly.
got used to using
Belinda was very upset when she realised that she _______ (lose) her new smartphone.
had lost
1. School _______ from all over the country took part in the competition.
2 Martin’s football _______ said he was a very skilled player.
3. What’s wrong ____ studying with a friend? I think it helps.
4. We’re not interested ___ on the school trip this year.
1. pupils
2. coach
3. with
4. in
1. Why did you print so many pages – you _____ up all the ink!
2. Don’t go that way – you’ll _____ up in the city centre. It’s this way.
1. used
2. end
_______ your older brother _______ (not/end up) going to university in Barcelona to study history?
Didn't ... end up
When I was an undergraduate, we didn't usually have exams.
When I was an undergraduate, we ________________ exams very often. (USE)
didn't use to have
He __________ (just send) me an email but I haven't had time to read it yet.
has just sent
1. Max didn’t get the job because he didn’t have the right _______.
2. How old do you have to be to get a driving _______?
3. You must pay attention _____ what your teacher says.
4. I’m bored ____ cleaning my room. I want to go out.
1. qualifications
2. licence
3. to
4. of/with
1. I’m bored – we need to _____ up an excuse for a party!
2. I didn’t pass the test but if I work hard, I can _____ up with the others.
1. think
2. catch
He usually __________ (inform) students of their results a week after the exam.
informs
I think I recognise you. Were you a student at Henley Primary school?
I think I recognise you. _____________ go to Henley Primary school? (TO)
Did you use to
There __________ much interest in the school trip up to this point. I hope it doesn't get cancelled.
hasn't been
1. My driving ______ said he thought I would ______ the test.
2. Although I _______ a lot, I didn’t _______ my exams and I have to ______ them again.
3. Turn the music down! I can’t concentrate ____ my homework.
4. Does it really take seven years to qualify ____ a doctor?
1. instructor, pass
2. revised, pass, take
3. on
4. as
1. _____ it up online – there’s lots of information about it on the internet.
2. I think you need to ______ up a little because nobody can hear you
1. Look
2. speak
The school ____________ (succeed) in winning the national tennis championship again.
succeeded
When we moved to Spain, we found mealtimes difficult because we didn't normally eat dinner so late.
When we moved to Spain, we found mealtimes difficult because we _____________ dinner so late. (USED)
weren't used to eating
Up to that point we _____ never _____ (experience) such bad weather.
had experienced
1. Before you get your ______, you are a(n) _______; afterwards, you are a(n) ________.
2. Did you succeed _____ fixing your phone?
3. Don’t criticise him _____ behaving like that – he can’t help it.
1. degree, undergraduate, graduate
2. in
3. for
1. Joanna is always ________ up behind me and scaring me – I hate it!
2. ______ up! We’re going to be late.
1. creeping
2. Hurry
Please __________ (hurry up) - otherwise we'll be late.
hurry up
When I was younger, Mum often made us pancakes at the weekends.
When I was younger, Mum ___________ at the weekends. (WOULD)
would often make us pancakes
I __________ (just/be) introduced to the pupil seconds before, but I didn't remember his name.
had just been
1. Those chapters were written by the university ______ and professors.
2. After the workshop she was given a ______ of attendance.
3. So, I think we’ve decided ______ going out. Let’s stay at home and watch a film.
4. Let’s ask Moira to help us – she’s very experienced _____ organising things.
1. lecturers
2. certificate
3. against
4. in
1. The school _____ up a computer club for pupils who want to learn more about programming.
2. Where did you _____ up that old photograph of me? It’s embarrassing!
1. set
2. dig