Simple Past
Combine these sentences:
A storm started.
We waited in the ticket line.
_________________ while ________________.
A storm started while we waited in the ticket line.
Write the following using a form of used to.
Rita played softball last year and the year before, but she doesn't play anymore.
...used to play softball...
I'm taking the train to Boston tomorrow.
Oh? What time does/did it leave?
does
After Sid ___________ (graduate) next June, he ___________________ (live) in the city.
graduates; will live
Find the error:
When the lights went out, what you were doing?
Find the error:
Frank can't comes to class tomorrow because he isn't feeling well.
can't come
Change to a polite request:
Vacuum the living room, please. (Can)
Can you please vacuum the living room?
Find the error:
How should people to prepare for a hurricane?
Omit "to"
Combine these sentences:
We waited in the popcorn line.
The movie started.
While ____________________
While we waited in the popcorn line, the movie started.
Find the error:
Years ago, I didn't used to like rock music, but now I love it.
didn't use to
Take your umbrella. It's going to/It'll rain.
It's going to...
Find the error:
You'll see the bank, when you get to Main Street.
no comma
Find the error:
What time is your party tomorrow night, and whom is going to be there?
who
Ask permission:
I'd like to use your car tomorrow.
(Could)
Could I use your car tomorrow?
Change to a polite request:
Please trim the rose bushes. (Could)
Could you please trim the rose bushes?
Find the error:
Everyone ought to taking a hurricane warning seriously.
ought to take
When the man came into the store, did he wearing a blue jacket?
WAS
Find the error:
I used to going hiking every weekend, but I don't anymore.
used to go
Use will in one clause:
When Hassan ________________ (receive) the contract, he _____________ (send) you a copy.
receives; will send
Read the answer. Then complete the wh- question about the underlined words.
Q: ______________
A: I saw Arnie and Sylvia there.
Who did you see there?
Your English is so good that you _______________ speak fluently by next year.
can
could
will be able to
will be able to
Ask permission:
I need to take an early lunch break today.
(May)
May I take an early lunch break today?
Would you turn off the lights before you leave?
Go right ahead.
Yes, I would.
Of course.
Of course.
Mei has a fever. We _____________ call the doctor right away.
would
'd better
're able to
could
'd better
It rarely is snowing here, but last year it did.
Which is correct?
I'm dizzy. I think I'm going to faint/I'll faint.
I'm going to faint.
Use will in one clause:
We ___________ (send) a mechanic as soon as someone ____________ (be) available.
will send; is
Read the answer. Then complete the wh- question about the underlined words.
Q: ___________
A: Arnie was wearing a white tuxedo.
What was Arnie wearing?
The team did best in 1998, when it ____________take second place.
could
can
was able to
was able to
Could I use the phone?
Yes, you could.
Yes, you can.
No, you aren't able.
Yes, you can.
Would you mind lending me some money? I left my wallet at home.
Of course. Here's $10.
Not at all. Here's $10.
Yes, I would. Here's $10
Not at all. Here's $10.
Find the error:
We really ought see the movie that's playing at Hollywood 20.
ought to
Write the underlined information in a different way, using a form of used to.
Before TV, people told stories and played games in the evening.
...people used to tell stories and play games...
Which is correct?
There's a jazz concert tonight.
Great! I think I'll go/I'm going. I'd like to hear some good music.
I'll go.
Use will in one clause:
We ___________(stay) here tonight until we __________(finish) the report.
will stay; finish
Complete the conversation with Wh- questions.
A: ________________ last night?
B: I went to the movies.
A:REally? ____________ with you?
B: Mona did. We go every weekend.
A: _________________?
B: We saw "Earthquake."
Where did you go...?
Who went...
What did you see?
Find the error:
I will not be able to finishing my homework tonight.
Do you mind if I parking in your driveway?
park
Find the error:
Will you mind bringing your camera to the party tomorrow?
Would
"You ought not to lie to your parents" means
You _________ lie to your parents.
a. should
b. had better not
c. should better not
b. had better not