Verb Tenses
Simple or Continuous?
We __________________ (decorate) the Christmas tree. I love doing this with my family!
are decorating
We'll get to the amusement park. Then we'll ride roller coasters. (When)
When we get to the amusement park, we'll ride the roller coasters.
break.........
a. a fear b. a face
c. a record d. a sense of humor
c. a record
If you are able to understand funny things and to be funny yourself you........
have a sense of humor
One example of this is the albino pet rock in the 1990's.
be a fad
In Boston the _________________ is outrageously high!
cost of living
treat yourself ____ an ice cream cone!
to
Simple or Continuous?
I _________________ (see) the dentist on Friday. My tooth ____________ (hurt) so much!
am seeing, hurts
I am going to go home. But class must finish first. (until)
I can't go home until class is finished.
face.....
a. a lot of likes b. a good joke
c. yourself d. a fear
c. yourself d. a fear
At the Olympics, the best athletes often.......
win a medal
rise to a challenge
Clothes often __________________________ so people are always looking for the new trends.
go out of style
Unfortunately I don't think we can __________ to move to a new house right now.
afford
Children rely/ depend_____ their parents for support and guidance throughout their lives.
on
Simple or Continuous?
Jason _______________ (work) from home most days. But today he ________________ (go) to the office to ___________________ (talk) to his boss.
works, is going, talk
We'll have dinner. Then we'll go to the movies. (before)
Before we go to the movies, we'll have dinner.
We'll have dinner before we go to the movies.
If you are funny you have...........
a sense of humor
You ______________________ when you feel good about a job well done.
take pride in something
the next big thing
The way you live is your......
lifestyle
for
Simple or Continuous?
I enjoy ______________ (listen) to music. I sometimes _______________ (write) my own songs!
listening, write
I'm going to study for the test tonight. Then I'm going to go to bed early. (after)
I'm going to go to bed early after I study.
After I study, I'm going to go to bed early.
a. a business b. a medal
c. a marathon d. a challenge
a. a business, c. a marathon
Around the world professional runners __________________ in various cities and countries.
run marathons
You should try Thai rolled ice cream! It's ______________________ right now!
all the rage
In America the __________________ is considered to be higher than the ____________________ in many other countries.
quality of life
take advantage _______
make the most ________
both are similar in meaning
of
Simple or Continuous?
I _____________ (talk) Julia when you called. She ___________ (tell) me a funny joke.
was talking, was telling
I will get home. I will take off my shoes and sit on the couch. (as soon as)
As soon as I get home, I will take off my shoes and sit on the couch.
tell..........
a. a lot of likes b. pride in something
c. a medal for something d. a good joke
d. a good joke
You are at a job interview, what is something good to talk about?
a time you____________________.
how you___________________.
what work you_______________________.
time you rose to a challenge, how you set goals for yourself, what work you take pride in
Korean culture is _____________________ in almost every country around the world.
gaining popularity
When you get less money for your work you _________________________.
take a pay cut
A home is a great thing to invest ______. So is education!
in
Simple or Continuous?
Dinner ____________ (smell) delicious! Thank you for _____________ (cook).
smells, cooking
You can practice in the garage. You must stop at 10:00 pm. (until)
You can practice until 10:00 pm.
work.....
a. a homework assignment b. a test
c. with my heart d. with my hands
d. with my hands
What is a goal of most social media influencers?
to get a lot of likes
dated or old fashioned
A phrase you can use when you make a good use of your time.
time well spent
Our experiences play an important role ____ our lives.
in
Simple or Continuous?
_____________ (treat) people politely is important!
Treating
I'm going to pay for this book. Then we can leave. (once)
Once I pay for this book we can leave.
If you try something difficult you ....................
hint: the verb is something the sun also does
rise to the challenge
I ________________________ my children. They always _________________________ when they have difficult assignments in school. I think someday they will __________________________ and be very successful in life.
take pride in, rise to the challenge, run a business
Primark often has very ______________ clothes. They keep up with the latest fads.
trendy
Do you think coming to America was ________________?
worth it
Help! I got a parking ticket and I need to come up _______ $60 before next Friday!
with