GRAMMAR: past simple & past continuous
Choose the correct alternatives.
This story happened / was happening while Guillermo Diaz studied / was studying English at a community college in the USA.
happened / was studying
A sentence has a verb missing. Complete the sentence with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs: be, drive, cook, lose, get up, clean, write, shop.
We want home by 2.30.
We want to be home by 2.30.
translate
Sigue derecho, y el banco estará en frente
go straight, and the bank will be in front of you
1 a large, rectangular bag with a handle, used for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling.
2 a bag carried on your back with two shoulder straps, used for holding books, clothes, or other items.
1 suitcase
2 backpack
Write a type of transport for the meaning. The first letter is given.
m_____: a fast form of transport with two wheels
motorbike / moped
Choose the correct alternatives.
Diaz was a very bad student who never attended classes. One evening when he sat / was sitting in a bar, he saw / was seeing another student, Arturo, who told him about an exam the next day.
was sitting / saw
A sentence has a verb missing. Complete the sentence with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs: be, drive, cook, lose, get up, clean, write, shop.
I hope a great book, so I can become famous!
I hope to write a great book, so I can become famous!
Find and correct one mistake.
Keep going until you reach the crossroads. Is in the right.
Keep going until you reach the crossroads. It's on the right.
1 clothes made from special materials that don’t let water pass through, keeping you dry in the rain.
2 strong, comfortable shoes that protect your feet and ankles when you walk or hike outdoors.
1 waterproof clothes
2 walking boots
Write a type of transport for the meaning. The first letter is given.
s_____: a large boat that carries people or things across the sea
ship
Choose the correct alternatives.
Arturo said the exam was in Room 52, but Diaz thought he said Room 62. The next day, when Diaz was doing the exam, he realised / was realising that he didn't know any of the answers. He tried to ask another student for the answer while the professor didn't look / wasn't looking, but the other student didn't help / wasn't helping.
realised / wasn't looking / didn't help
The sentences have a verb missing. Complete the sentences with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs: be, drive, cook, lose, get up, clean, write, shop.
1 I need early tomorrow, so I'm going to bed now.
2 We usually hate at this time because of all the traffic.
1 I need to get up early tomorrow, so I'm going to bed now.
2 We usually hate driving at this time because of all the traffic.
Translate
La tienda está en la esquina. Cruza la calle principal y la verás.
The store is at the corner. Go along the main street and you'll see it.
1 an object that gives your face and neck shadow from the sun
2 things you buy or keep to remember a place or experience, like postcards, magnets, or small gifts.
1 sun hat
2 souvenirs
Write a type of transport for the meaning. The first letter is given.
t_____: an electric street train
tram
Put down the verb in brackets in the past simple or past continuous.
The exam __________ (have) multiple-choice questions, so Diaz guessed all of the answers.
had
The sentences have a verb missing. Complete the sentences with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs: be, drive, cook, lose, get up, clean, write, shop.
1 Do you enjoy meals for large groups of people?
2 They decided the whole house after the party.
1 Do you enjoy cooking meals for large groups of people?
2 They decided to clean the whole house after the party.
Translate
Sigue derecho, pasando el giro, y luego dobla a la derecha
Go straight, go past the turn, then turn right
1 a device with two lenses that help you see things far away more clearly.
2 a small book where you write notes, ideas, or drawings.
1 binoculars
2 notebook
Write a type of transport for the meaning. The first letter is given.
s_____: it travels through water and is very fast
speedboat
Put down the verbs in brackets in the past simple or past continuous.
A week later, while Diaz __________ (watch) TV at home, he __________ (receive) his results by post. He scored 100 percentin the exam on American history!
was watching / received
The sentences have a verb missing. Complete the sentences with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs: be, drive, cook, take, get up, clean, write, shop.
1 She loves for clothes.
2 I always forget something when I travel - usually my plane ticket!
1 She loves shopping for clothes.
2 I always forget to take something when I travel - usually my plane ticket!
Find and correct two mistakes.
- Excuse me, do you know where the university is?
- Keep going long the main road. Then you'll see a sign and it's in front to you.
- Excuse me, do you know where the university is?
- Keep going along the main road. Then you'll see a sign and it's in front of you.
1 a device used to take photos and store them electronically.
2 a small object with a hidden pocket used to keep money and documents safe while traveling.
1 digital camera
2 money belt
Write a type of transport for the meaning. The first letter is given.
c_____: a bus that carries people between countries or big cities
coach