Tenses
Find the mistake:
I work hard at the moment because I have exams next week.
I am working hard at the moment ....
Fill in the gaps:
Oh no! I can't see my car! I think it ______ ______ _______ (steal)
has been stolen
a, the, or nothing?
Excuse me, is there ____ bank near here?
a bank (any bank)
Fill in the gap:
I applied _____ the job.
for
Link these sentences:
John works for a company. It sells computers.
John works for a company which sells computers.
Find the verb mistake:
When I was a little girl, I've always spent my money on sweets.
.... I always spent my money on sweets.
Fill in the gaps:
Why have you left your dog outside? Because dogs ____ _____ _________ in here. (allow)
are not allowed
a, the, nothing?
Has _____ postman been this morning?
the postman (the one who usually comes)
Fill in the gap:
She's suffering badly ____ sunburn.
from
Link these sentences:
The girl was injured in an accident. She is now in hospital.
The girl who was injured in an accident is now in hospital.
Find the verb mistake:
I went out with Paul for two years now and we're still crazy for each other.
I have been going out with Paul for two years now...
Fill in the gaps:
How did the Sydney football team do yesterday?
Badly. They ___ ____ by Newcastle 5-1 (beat)
were beaten
a, the or nothing?
I bought ____ big door lock yesterday to protect myself against _____ burglars.
a door lock (one of many to choose from)
--- burglars (any burglars, generic group)
Fill in the gap:
I didn't realise that Mary was married ____ George.
to
Link these sentences:
The town is exciting. I live there.
The town where I live is exciting.
Find the verb mistake:
I can't decide what to buy my brother for his birthday. Perhaps I'm going to buy him a new shirt.
.... Perhaps I'll buy him a new shirt.
Fill in the gaps:
He drove very carefully because he _____ _______ _________ by a police car. (follow)
was being followed
a, the or nothing?
Tony joined _____ Army because he likes playing with ______ guns.
the Army (there is only one)
... guns (generic group)
Fill in the gap:
Did you succeed ____ convincing him you were telling the truth?
in
Link these sentences:
A waitress spilled coffee on you! Did she apologize?
(Make one question)
Did the waitress who spilled coffee on you apologize?
Find the verb mistake:
Sue handed in her exam paper to the teacher. A few minutes later, she realised she make a mistake.
... A few minutes later, she realised she had made a mistake.
Fill in the gaps:
_____ this novel _____ ________ into English yet? (translate)
Has ..... been translated...
a, the or nothing?
We went out for ____ meal last night. _____ food was excellent. I don't usually like ___ Chinese food but ____ duck was superb.
a meal
The food (at the restaurant)
.. Chinese food (generic group)
the duck (particular duck they served)
Fill the gaps:
We've complained ___ our teacher ____ the amount of homework we get.
to / about
Link these sentences:
The thief stole the man's wallet. He called the police.
(Start with 'The man...)
The man whose wallet was stolen called the police.