1. Put the verbs in brackets into
the correct present tense (Simple or Continuous).
Ann sees Nick putting on his coat and asks: “Where you 1) are you going, Paul?”
Paul: “I 2) am going to buy some bread. 3) Do you want an evening paper?”
Ann: “No, thanks. 4) Can you buy a jar of honey?” Paul: “Sure. See you.”
2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct present tense (Simple or
Continuous).
1. Cuckoos do not build nests. They use the nests of other birds.
2. She usually drinks coffee, but today she is drinking tea.
3. I’m busy at the moment. I am redecorating the room.
4.– How do you get to work as a rule?– I usually go by bus but tomorrow I am
going in Tom’s car.
5. Do you always write with your left hand?
6. This car is making a very strange noise. Do you think it is alright?
3. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Perfect tense.
1.– Has the post come? – Yes, it has.
2. – How long have you known Mr. Pinky? – I have known him for ten years.
3. – Have you ever left a restaurant without paying the bill? – No, I havn’t.
4. – Why haven’t you done your home task yet? – I do not have time.
5. I often see her but I have never spoken to her.
4. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Perfect Continuous tense.
1. Someone has been using my bicycle. The chain has fallen off.
2. He has been studying French for two years and doesn’t even know the alphabet
yet.
3. – Has Mary been crying? – No, she hasn’t been crying, she has been peeling
onions.
4. She has been speaking for an hour on the phone.
5. Mom has been shopping all day and she hasn’t a penny left.