Present Perfect or Past Simple?
Construct the correct form of the verb in either the past simple or present perfect tense: They (go) to Paris last summer.
They went to Paris last summer.
The action of going to Paris occurred at a specific point in the past, last summer.
It (snow) next week.
It will snow next week.
We use "will" since it's a prediction.
Complete the sentences with the future continuous form: At 8 PM tomorrow, I __________ (watch) a movie.
At 8 PM tomorrow, I will be watching a movie.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective: The weather in summer is _________ (hot) than in winter.
The weather in summer is hotter than in winter.
Which tense do we use to talk about completed actions in the past and only refers to the past?
Past Simple
Construct the correct form of the verb in either the past simple or present perfect tense: He (not / eat) sushi before.
He has not eaten sushi before.
The action of not eating sushi is relevant to the present moment, indicating experience up to now.
I can't hear you. I (call) you later.
I can't hear you. I will call you later.
We use will since it is an offer or promise relating to the future. It is also a spontaneous decision at the time of speaking
By this time tomorrow, we __________ (drive) to the beach.
By this time tomorrow, we will be driving to the beach.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective: She is the _________ (beautiful) girl in the class.
She is the most beautiful girl in the class.
When do we use comparative adjectives? When do we use superlative adjectives?
We use a comparative adjective to express how two things are different, and we use a superlative adjective to show how one thing is different to all the others of its kind.
Construct the correct form of the verb in either the past simple or present perfect tense: We (already / see) that museum.
We have already seen that museum.
The action of seeing the museum is relevant to the present moment, indicating completion in the recent past.
She (bake) a cake for her birthday party next week.
She is going to bake a cake for her birthday party next week.
We use "be going to" to talk about future plans or intentions. Here, the speaker talks about a planned action for the future, which is baking a cake for the birthday party.
In two hours, he __________ (work) on his presentation.
In two hours, he will be working on his presentation.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective: That movie was _________ (exciting) than I expected.
That movie was more exciting than I expected.
Which tense do we use to talk about something in the past that has a link to the present?
Present perfect
Construct the correct form of the verb in either the past simple or present perfect tense: They (not / be) to the new restaurant in town yet.
They have not been to the new restaurant in town yet.
The action of not being to the new restaurant is relevant to the present moment, indicating a lack of experience up to now.
She (get) married next week.
She is getting married next week.
It is a future arrangement or plan that is already decided and scheduled to happen.
At this time next month, they __________ (celebrate) their anniversary.
At this time next month, they will be celebrating their anniversary.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective: He runs _________ (fast) than anyone else.
He runs faster than anyone else.
Which future form should we use when talking about general predictions about the future?
will
Construct the correct form of the verb in either the past simple or present perfect tense: you ever (try) skydiving?
Have you ever tried skydiving?
The action of trying skydiving is relevant to the present moment, indicating experience up to now.
I (move) to London on the 31st.
I am moving to London on the 31st.
We use the present continuous tense since it is a future arrangement or plan that is already decided and scheduled to happen.
By the end of the month, he __________ (complete) his project.
By the end of the month, he will be completing his project.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective: This is _________ (easy) puzzle I've ever solved.
This is the easiest puzzle I've ever solved.
Which future form do we use to talk about a definite future arrangement?
present continuous