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English Made Easy-in 20 Minutes a Day! English Grammar for EVERYONE © VEERESH SAVADI, VIKASYOJANA  EduCare ®  All-in-One Study Material DAY-2: Study of Present Tenses-WORKSHEET 1 Find the best answer. 1. What time do you get up?  a)  No way. I'm no t at all happy with it.  b) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present project very much. c) It depends on what I'm doing that day. Usually about 7.30. d) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed. 2. Where do you work?  a)  No way. I'm no t at all happy with it.  b) I don't stay in the same place. I'm a consultant so I move around a lot. c) I'm only staying until I find something better. d) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed. 3. What time do you finish work?  a) I usually get away about 7.00 but sometimes I have to stay later.  b)  No way. I'm no t at all happy with it. c) I'm only staying until I find s omething better. d) Yes. I'm going down the pub. 4. Where do you have lunch?  a) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.  b) I'm trying to lose weight so I'm not having lunch at present. c)  No way. I'm no t at all happy with it. d) Yes. I'm going down the pub. 5. Do you like your job?  a) I usually get away about 7.00 but sometimes I have to stay later.  b) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed. c) It depends on what I'm doing that day. Usually about 7.30. d) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present project very much. 6. Do you often read the 'situations vacant' ads?  a) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.  b)  No way. I'm no t at all happy with it. c) I'm only staying until I find s omething better. d) Yes. I'm going down the pub. 7. What do you think of your boss?  a) Yes. I'm going down the pub.  b) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present pr oject very much. c) Usually she and I get on fine but we're having a few problems at the moment. d)  No way. I'm no t at all happy with it. 8. Do you earn enough?  a) Yes. I'm going down the pub.  b) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed. c) I'm only staying until I find s omething better. d)  No way. I'm no t at all happy with it. 9. How long do you intend to stay in your job?  a) Yes. I'm going down the pub.  b) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed. c) I'm only staying until I find s omething better. d) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my prese nt project very much. 10. Do you want to stop now?  a) Yes. I'm going down the pub.  b) It depends on what I'm doing that day. Usually about 7.30. c) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed. d) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present project very much. Present forms for the future Choose the appropriate alternative as your answer  1 Where are you three off to?  Not yet but I've go t tickets. We're going on Tuesday. Yes it's true. I'm getting married in July. We're going for a coffee. Would you like to come? He's on a trip and he doesn't get back until next week.

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Find the best answer. 

1. What time do you get up? 

a)  No way. I'm not at all happy with it.

 b) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present projectvery much.

c) It depends on what I'm doing that day. Usuallyabout 7.30.

d) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.

2. Where do you work? 

a)  No way. I'm not at all happy with it.

 b) I don't stay in the same place. I'm a consultant

so I move around a lot.c) I'm only staying until I find something better.

d) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.

3. What time do you finish work? 

a) I usually get away about 7.00 but sometimes I

have to stay later.

 b)  No way. I'm not at all happy with it.

c) I'm only staying until I find something better.

d) Yes. I'm going down the pub.

4. Where do you have lunch? 

a) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.

 b) I'm trying to lose weight so I'm not having lunch

at present.

c)  No way. I'm not at all happy with it.

d) Yes. I'm going down the pub.

5. Do you like your job? 

a) I usually get away about 7.00 but sometimes I

have to stay later.

 b) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.

c) It depends on what I'm doing that day. Usually

about 7.30.

d) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present project

very much.

6. Do you often read the 'situations vacant' ads? 

a) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.

 b)  No way. I'm not at all happy with it.

c) I'm only staying until I find something better.

d) Yes. I'm going down the pub.

7. What do you think of your boss? 

a) Yes. I'm going down the pub.

 b) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present project

very much.

c) Usually she and I get on fine but we're having a

few problems at the moment.

d)  No way. I'm not at all happy with it.

8. Do you earn enough? 

a) Yes. I'm going down the pub.

 b) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.

c) I'm only staying until I find something better.

d)  No way. I'm not at all happy with it.

9. How long do you intend to stay in your job?  

a) Yes. I'm going down the pub.

 b) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.

c) I'm only staying until I find something better.

d) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present project

very much.

10. Do you want to stop now? 

a) Yes. I'm going down the pub.

 b) It depends on what I'm doing that day. Usually

about 7.30.

c) Sure. I never fail to. I want to stay informed.

d) It's OK. I'm not enjoying my present project

very much.Present forms for the futureChoose the appropriate alternative as your answer 

1  Where are you three off to? 

 Not yet but I've got tickets. We're going onTuesday.

Yes it's true. I'm getting married in July.

We're going for a coffee. Would you like tocome?

He's on a trip and he doesn't get back until next

week.

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Yes, I'm taking them in less than a month and Istill haven't done any work.

2  When are you leaving? 

I'm not setting off for another hour or so.

 No I'm coming on the last plane tonight andthen staying in the airport hotel.

 No, I've hurt my back. I'm looking after the kids

and letting my wife play instead.

I'm afraid so. Three people have taken

appointments for Saturday. But I'm finishingearly, at 11.00.

I'm sorry I can't. I'm having dinner with Joanand Allison.

3  I'd like to place an order, please. 

 Next Tuesday at 10.00.

I'm sorry. We don't open for business until 9.00.

Can you phone back then?

Well the train arrives at 13.45 and then it willtake about 20 minutes by taxi.

The match starts at 8.00. I hope ManchesterUnited win!

Friday. If you're too tired to think, go to bed.

4  What time will you be there? 

It leaves at 5.00 in the morning so you'd betterget up early!

I'm sorry. We don't open for business until 9.00.Can you phone back then?

Well the train arrives at 13.45 and then it willtake about 20 minutes by taxi.

I'm afraid so. Three people have taken

appointments for Saturday. But I'm finishingearly, at 11.00.

Yes, I'm taking them in less than a month and Istill haven't done any work.

5  Are you worried about your exams? 

I'm not setting off for another hour or so.

 No I'm coming on the last plane tonight andthen staying in the airport hotel.

 No, I've hurt my back. I'm looking after the kidsand letting my wife play instead.

Yes, I'm going to Barbados for two weeks.

Yes, I'm taking them in less than a month and Istill haven't done any work.

6  What's this about your getting engaged? 

 Not yet but I've got tickets. We're going onTuesday.

Yes it's true. I'm getting married in July.

It takes 30 minutes by taxi and 45 minutes by

 bus.

He's on a trip and he doesn't get back until next

week.

Friday. If you're too tired to think, go to bed.

7  What time is kick-off? 

It leaves at 5.00 in the morning so you'd betterget up early!

Yes it's true. I'm getting married in July.

Well the train arrives at 13.45 and then it will

take about 20 minutes by taxi.The match starts at 8.00. I hope ManchesterUnited win!

Yes, I'm taking them in less than a month and Istill haven't done any work.

8  Are you working on Saturday? 

I'm not setting off for another hour or so.

 No I'm coming on the last plane tonight andthen staying in the airport hotel.

We're going for a coffee. Would you like to

come?I'm afraid so. Three people have takenappointments for Saturday. But I'm finishingearly, at 11.00.

Four days. I'm leaving on Friday.

9  Are you catching the early flight tomorrow? 

I'm not setting off for another hour or so.

 No I'm coming on the last plane tonight and

then staying in the airport hotel.

We're going for a coffee. Would you like tocome?

I'm afraid so. Three people have takenappointments for Saturday. But I'm finishingearly, at 11.00.

Four days. I'm leaving on Friday.

10  How long is it from the airport to the centre of town?  

 Next Tuesday at 10.00.

It doesn't start until quite late. 9.30 I think.

It takes 30 minutes by taxi and 45 minutes by

 bus.

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The match starts at 8.00. I hope ManchesterUnited win!

Friday. If you're too tired to think, go to bed.

11  What day is it tomorrow? It leaves at 5.00 in the morning so you'd betterget up early!

It doesn't start until quite late. 9.30 I think.

Well the train arrives at 13.45 and then it will

take about 20 minutes by taxi.

The match starts at 8.00. I hope ManchesterUnited win!

Friday. If you're too tired to think, go to bed.

12  When does the Trade Fair open?  Next Tuesday at 10.00.

Yes it's true. I'm getting married in July.

Well the train arrives at 13.45 and then it willtake about 20 minutes by taxi.

The match starts at 8.00. I hope Manchester

United win!

Yes, I'm taking them in less than a month and Istill haven't done any work.

13  What time does the film begin? 

It leaves at 5.00 in the morning so you'd betterget up early!

It doesn't start until quite late. 9.30 I think.

 No, I've hurt my back. I'm looking after the kids

and letting my wife play instead.

Yes, I'm going to Barbados for two weeks.

Yes, I'm taking them in less than a month and Istill haven't done any work.

14  Is Bob there? 

 Next Tuesday at 10.00.

It doesn't start until quite late. 9.30 I think.

It takes 30 minutes by taxi and 45 minutes by bus.

He's on a trip and he doesn't get back until nextweek.

Friday. If you're too tired to think, go to bed.

15  Have you seen the new play at the Criterion theatre? 

 Not yet but I've got tickets. We're going on

Tuesday.

I'm sorry. We don't open for business until 9.00.Can you phone back then?

It takes 30 minutes by taxi and 45 minutes by bus.

He's on a trip and he doesn't get back until nextweek.

I'm sorry I can't. I'm having dinner with Joanand Allison.

16  How long are you staying for? 

 Not yet but I've got tickets. We're going onTuesday.

Yes, I'm taking them in less than a month and Istill haven't done any work.

We're going for a coffee. Would you like to

come?

I'm afraid so. Three people have takenappointments for Saturday. But I'm finishingearly, at 11.00.

Four days. I'm leaving on Friday.

17  What time does the bus leave? 

It leaves at 5.00 in the morning so you'd better

get up early!

Yes it's true. I'm getting married in July.

 No, I've hurt my back. I'm looking after the kidsand letting my wife play instead.

Yes, I'm going to Barbados for two weeks.

Four days. I'm leaving on Friday.

18  Are you playing tennis on Saturday? 

 Not yet but I've got tickets. We're going onTuesday.

 No I'm coming on the last plane tonight andthen staying in the airport hotel.

 No, I've hurt my back. I'm looking after the kidsand letting my wife play instead.

Yes, I'm going to Barbados for two weeks.

Four days. I'm leaving on Friday.

19  Would you like to come to dinner this evening? 

 Next Tuesday at 10.00.

I'm sorry. We don't open for business until 9.00.Can you phone back then?

It takes 30 minutes by taxi and 45 minutes by

 bus.

He's on a trip and he doesn't get back until nextweek.

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I'm sorry I can't. I'm having dinner with Joanand Allison.

20  So you're off on holiday next week? 

I'm not setting off for another hour or so.

Yes, I'm taking them in less than a month and Istill haven't done any work.

We're going for a coffee. Would you like to

come?

Yes, I'm going to Barbados for two weeks.

I'm sorry I can't. I'm having dinner with Joanand Allison.

1. Have you ever .......... to New York? 

a) flew

 b) went

c) goed

d)  been

2. No I've never .......... there. 

a)  been

 b) went

c) was

d) existed

3. In fact I've just .......... back f rom there. 

a)  been

 b) gone

c) came

d) come

4. and I've .......... at least six weeks there in the last year.  

a)  past

 b)  passed

c) spent

d) spend

5. Have you .......... to the top of the Empire State Building?

a) flown

 b) sat up

c) grown up

d) gone up

6. No, I .......... yet. 

a) haven't

 b) don't

c) not

d) won't

7. I haven't .......... the ferry to Ellis Island either.  

a) taken

 b) swam

c)  jumped over

d) driven

8. I've just .......... work so hard. 

a) looked

 b) seen

c) must

d) had to

9. though I have .......... dinner at Sardi's 

a) had

 b) taken

c) seen

d) served

10. and .......... a Broadway show. 

a) taken

 b) watched

c) seen

d) starred in

1. Have you .......... that report yet? 

a) killed

 b) terminated

c) ended

d) finished

2. Sorry, Simon, I .......... . 

a) didn't

 b) haven't

c) wouldn't

d) not done

3. I've .......... very busy, you know. 

a)  been

 b) seemed

c)  projected

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d) worked

4. I've .......... produce figures for the budget forecast for

Head Office 

a) had to b) must

c) supposed to

d) meant

5. I've .......... off ill as well. 

a)  been

 b) seen

c) run

d) set

6. Well I haven't exactly .......... either you know. 

a) smoked

 b) written

c)  been

d)  been sleeping

7. I've never .......... as much work on as at present.  

a)  presented

 b) had

c) fed up with

d) stood in front of

8. I haven't .......... a weekend off for months.  

a) had

 b) represented

c) overcome

d) stood behind

9. It's as I've just .......... . 

a) shouted

 b) called

c) told

d) said

10. I haven't .......... time to do it yet. 

a) understood

 b) stood for

c) seen

d) had

1. Costs .......... so we can afford to reduce our prices.  

a) has contracted

 b) have fallen

c) has gone

d) have increased

2. Production .......... through the roof  

a) has gone

 b) have fallen

c) has contracted

d) have increased

3. Prices .......... out of control 

a) have spiralled

 b) have fallen

c) has contracted

d) has gone

4. The FTSE .......... a record high. 

a) has hit

 b) has contracted

c) have increased

d) have fallen

5. Inlation .......... all sorts of problems 

a) have fallen

 b) has contracted

c) has caused

d) have increased

6. Salaries .......... in real terms and we are all worse off. 

a) have spiralled

 b) have gone down

c) has gone

d) have increased

7. The Prime Minister .......... sweeping changes in the tax

system. 

a) have increased

 b) has contracted

c) has announced

d) have fallen

8. Taxes .......... to a level where many people are leaving the

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country. 

a) has contracted

 b) have fallen

c) has gone

d) have increased

9. I don't really like what you .......... . 

a) have done

 b) has contracted

c) have increased

d) have fallen

10. The market .......... to only half what it used to be.  

a) have spiralled

 b) has contracted

c) has caused

d) have increased

Present forms

Choose the appropriate alternative as your answer 

1  Eric Tincanta is a great footballer. He is at a rock

concert. He ___ football but he ___ to music tonight. 

 plays / listens

is playing / is listening

is playing / listens

 plays / is listening

2  I love whisky but I have a bottle of Coca Cola in my

hand. I ___ a lot of whisky but right now I ___ a Coke. 

drink / drink

am drinking / am drinking

drink / am drinking

am drinking / drink

3  I work in an office from 9 to 5. I ______ in my office at

the moment, I ______ in a bar! 

am not working / am sitting

don't work / sit

don't work / am sitting

am not working / sit

4  I'm in the bank. I ___ in the bank, I ___ some money.  

am not working / am getting out

do not work / get out

do not work / am getting out

am not getting / get out

5  That man has got a copy of the Times in his coat

pocket. He obviously ______ the Times, not the Sun. 

is reading

reads

doesn't read

6  What newspaper ______ ? I never ______ a paper. 

do you read / buy

are you reading / buy

are you reading / am buying

do you read / am buying

7  How ______ to work? I usually ______ the bus. 

are you coming / am taking

are you coming / take

do you come / take

do you come / am taking

8  Fred is in the theatre. The actors are on the stage. He

 ______ the play. He ______ it very much. 

watches / likes

is watching / likes

watches / is liking

is watching / is liking

9  Pavarotten, the opera singer, is on the stage at theLondon Opera. The audience is not happy. He ______

badly. They ______ abuse at him. 

sings / shout

sings / are shouting

is singing / are shouting

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is singing / shout

10  Golf is my favourite sport. I ______ it at my local golf

club but today I can't because I ______ .  

 play / work

am playing / work

 play / am working

am playing / am working

11  Harry ______ in a factory but this afternoon he ______

football. 

works / plays

is working / plays

works / is playing

is working / is playing

12  Simon __ golf really well today but he usually__ badly. 

 plays / plays

 plays/ is playing

is playing/ plays

is playing / is playing

13  Look at Elizabeth. She ______ in the corner, ______ to

herself. I wonder what is wrong. 

stands / talks

stands / talking

is standing / talks

is standing / talking

14  Could you phone me back later? I ______ aninteresting programme on television and I ______ to

see the rest of it. 

watch / want

am watching / want

watch / am wanting

am watching / am wanting

15  John will be here soon. He ___ his lunch. He always ______ a long time to eat his lunch! 

has / takes

has / is taking

is having / takes

is having / is taking

16  Look at how fast John ______ . I never ______ as fast

as that, it's dangerous. 

drives / drive

drives / am driving

is driving / drive

is driving / am driving

17  What ______ ? I ______ my homework. 

do you do / do

do you do / am doing

are you doing / do

are you doing / am doing

18  I often ___ to bed late but I never ____ before 8.00!  

go / get up

go / am getting up

am going / get up

am going / am getting up

19  What's your job? I ___ in a car factory. What ____ ? 

work / do you do

am working / do you do

work / are you doing

am working / are you doing

20  I ___ to watch the basketball on television. I ___

basketball. 

want / love

am wanting / love

want / am loving

am wanting / am loving