Simple Past versus
Present Perfect
Present Perfect
Write a sentence in the simple past. Use an appropriate time expression.
Examples:
I studied with my friends at the library yesterday.
Last night, I went to movie theater with my brother. We saw "Superman."
(Would you like / Would you rather) watch a sci-fi movie or an action movie?
Would you rather
Choose the sentence that makes sense, logically and gramatically.
A. If we get wet, it will rain.
B. We'll get wet if it rains.
C. We'll get wet if it will rain.
Option B.
Name three movie genres.
Science fiction, Comedy, Documentary...
Fix the mistake in the following sentence:
Mom said me, "Hurry! We're late!"
Mom said to me... or Mom said, "..." or Mom told me
Write a sentence in the present perfect. Use an appropriate "time" expression.
Examples:
I haven't seen that movie yet!
I have lived in Quito for six years.
I have already learned how to drive.
Explain the difference between "have to" and "don't have to."
have to = obligation
don't have to = optional but not necessary
Complete the real conditional with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
If Henry _____ (see) Sarah again, he ________ (ask) her to have dinner.
sees, will ask
Name three household chores.
make the bed; do the laundry; wash the dishes; sweep the floor; mop the floor; vacuum the carpet
A period .
Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.
I (went / have been) to Italy before. I (went / have gone) with my aunt last year.
have been, went
Fill in the blank with a modal verb.
We _____ wear our seatbelts. It's the law!
must
"have to" is also acceptable.
Create an "if" statement to complete the real conditional:
If ___________, I will be so happy.
Examples:
If I win the race, I will be so happy.
If my friend remembers my birthday, I will be so happy.
(Remember, the "if" statement is followed by present simple)
Give three pieces of advice for people to stay healthy. Use "should" and/or "shouldn't".
Example: People should eat more vegetables. They shouldn't drink alcohol often. People should exercise 30 minutes every day.
Add periods where they belong:
Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb, it changed the way we live and work, now we can stay up late without having to use candles for light.
Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb. It changed the way we live and work. Now we can stay up late without having to use candles for light.
Complete the sentence:
I ________ (not be) to the Galapagos Islands before.
have not been
Fill in the blank with the correct form of "should," "must," or "have to."
I couldn't go to the party yesterday because I _____ study for my exam.
had to
Finish the real conditional in your own way:
If I finish my homework before 6:00, ___________.
Examples: If I finish my homework before 6:00,
...I will watch a movie.
...I will play video games.
...I will hang out with my friends.
(Remember, "will" is followed by a base verb.)
Name three different verbs or verb phrases that are related to social media or the internet.
Check emails, record videos, upload files, post a message
Complete the tag question:
I'm addicted to social media, _____?
aren't I?
Complete the sentences with simple past or present perfect:
A. Have you seen Avatar?
B. Yes, I _____ (see) Avatar before, but I _____ (not see) the sequel yet.
A. Really? I _____ (see) Avator 2 yesterday at the theater.
have seen, have not seen, saw
Write a sentence with a modal verb to give advice to tourists in Ecuador.
Example: You should go to Baños. While you're there, you have to visit Pailon del Diablo waterfall!
Write your own real conditional sentence. It must be grammatically correct.
Examples:
If I pass my exams, I will enroll in the next level.
If it rains, I won't go outside.
If she doesn't go to the beach, she will stay in Quito.
Imagine that you are a travel agency, and you're promoting a trip to Mindo. Name three travel arrangements that you will include in the trip.
Bus transportation, Lunch, Tour guide, Hotel
Use a combination of past perfect and past simple to complete the sentence. Clue: Think of which action happened first.
Before I ________ (graduate) from high school, I _____ (learn) to drive a car.
Before I graduated from high school, I had learned to drive a car.