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Present simple/ present continuous is used for things which are true at the present moment.
present continuous
Put this sentence in reported speech: "You need 80% attendance to promote to the next level," said the teacher.
There were far fewer/less people waiting in line than last time.
fewer
He would __________ understood you if you spoke more clearly.
have
Parachuting for the first time was _____ exciting!
so
Simple future is used for which of the following?
intentions, predictions or facts
predictions
Change to reported speech: "We won't finish the project by Thursday," claimed Jerry.
Jerry claimed that they wouldn't finish the project by Thursday.
People are spending a lot less/fewer money on bottled water lately.
less
If I ________ studied harder, I might have passed the test.
had
Falling from the sky was _________ exciting experience!
such an
The train ____________ (leave) at 3:00.
leaves
Correct or Incorrect?
Direct Speech: She believes, "everything happens for a reason."
Reported Speech: She believes that everything happens for a reason.
Correct
Give 2 options to complete the sentence: Today the drive will take us __________ less time than usual because traffic is light.
far/ a lot/ much
You could have avoided this problem if you ________ _________ (listen) to my advice.
had listened
I think the soup is _______ salty, but my friend doesn't think it's salty __________.
too, enough
T or F: We can use present continuous to talk about arrangements.
T
In the past, people used to/ would use paper maps instead of GPS.
both
I still haven't heard from you __________ calling three times. (despite/ despite the fact that I was)
despite
The camera would work if you _____________________ (charge) it earlier.
had charged
He is _____________ the fastest runner on the team.
by far/ much/ easily/ nearly
will have worked
Finish the statement: We can use used to and would to talk about past habits but we cannot use "would" for ________________.
past states
______________ I dislike the humidity, I enjoy the heat.
While, although, as much as
I wouldn't have ordered dinner if I knew you _______________ (cook) tonight.
were cooking
Beyonce gave ______________________ performance of her life. (almost the number one)
nearly the best