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tense
exercise 1: put the verbs in right form:
1. I (never see) anyone more punctual than your brother.
2. I (meet) your brother this afternoon at Green Street.
3. I understand you (have) an unpleasant experience at the weekend. What (happen) exactly ?
4. He (light) a cigarette and (walk) to the window.
5. My clothes are not in the room. They (take) them away.
6. “Good night ! It (be) nice to meet you.” he(say) and (go) off to his car.
7. A lot of modern medicines (make) from plants.
8. The music for “The Marriage of Figaro” (write) by Mozart.
9. The results (announce) tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock.
10. All the beautiful buildings in our cities (destroy) by exhaust gases
11. The statue (break) while it (move) to another room in the museum.
12. He (sleep) for 10 hours! you must wake him.
13. David (repair) the TV set at the moment. He (work) at it for one hour or so.
14. David (wash) his hands. He just (repair) the TV set.
15. Why you all (laugh) ? Jim (tell) you his anecdotes ?
16. I (work) at my report since Monday. Now I (write) the conclusion.
17. Tell them to stop and take a rest. We (work) long enough.
18. Mrs Abbott (walk) home from work when she (see) the child fall off the bridge.
19. After (shout) for help, she (take) off her shoes and (jump) in (save) him.
20. I can’t go with you as I (not finish) my work.
21. The performance (begin) at 7 o’clock and (last) for three hours. We all (enjoy) it.
22. “You (be) here before ?” “Yes, I (spend) my holidays here last year.”
23. He (leave) for London 2 years ago and I (not see) him since.
24. You (be) to the laboratory this week ?
25. “You (find) the key which you (lose) yesterday ?” “Yes, I (find) it in the pocket of my other coat”
26. I (see) him in the library today. We (be) there together.
27. We never (meet) him . We don’t know what he looks like.
28. I suppose when I (come) back in two years’time , they (pull) down all these old buildings.
29. We (finish) all our housework by tomorrow evening.
30. “Your face (be) dirty,Tom” “All right, I (wash) it.
31. “You have just missed the last train.” “Never mind, I (walk) .”
32. When we (take) our exams, we (have) a holiday.
33. “You (know) the to the Globe Theatre ?” “No.” “Then I (show) you.”
34. Thousands of people (see) this exhibition by the end of the month.
35. By the time you (finish) cooking they (do) their homework.
36. I don’t think he (change) in the 30 years I (know) him.
37. Then about a year ago he (disappear) and I (never hear) from him since.
38. My father (fight) for 4 years in the last war.
39. I’m taking my daughter out tonight. She (not have) fun for a long time .
40. You’re just in time to hear a nice bit of news. Our neighbour is engaged to get married. He (bring) me the news himself this morning.
41. Coming into the room he (see) Mary where he (leave) her.
42. What you (do) if you (be) in my situation ?
43. He greeted her.She really (look) better than when he (see) her last.Yes, she (change)
44. After the guests (leave) she (go) back into the living room and (switch) off the light.
45. I sat down at the desk and (wonder) why my father’s letter (not arrive) yet . I (write) to ask him to send me some money at once.
46. He never fails (arrive) in time to help me.
47. On arrival at home I (find) that she just (leave) just a few minutes before.
48. Come to see me at 5 this afternoon. I (not arrive) home until 4.30
49. Behave yourself, Lucy. If you (do) that again, you (have) to go to bed.
50. When Alice (get) here, you (show) her to her room ?
51. We couldn’t risk (leave) him alone.
52. Their marriage only lasted 3 months. If he (be) less mean, she (not leave) him.
53. Good, everybody’s ready. If we (leave) now, we (miss) the rush hour traffic.
54. The dinner (leave) on the table untouched.
55. I don’t know what’s the matter with him ? He (act) funny since you (be) away.
56. I (sit) there for about 10 minutes, pretending to read, when someone (sit) down at my table.
57. He was sure that there (be) a serious row when Hugh (hear) of it.
58. I’m sure you (forget) me by the time I (be) back in 5 years.
59. Don’t worry! He (promise) to come if he (have) time.
60. Stay here till the lights (turn) green.
61. Avoid (use) the infinitive after the expression “It’s no use”.
62. If you (smoke) less, you (have) much more money. But I don’t think you ever will.
63. She shan’t have any pudding until she (eat) her potatoes.
64. No one (know) when he (come) tomorrow, or whether he (come) at all.
65. As Hugh and I (come) down the steps we nearly (run) into my father.
66. No sooner I (arrive) than I (send) her a letter to say that I had a present for her.
67. I’ll get back as soon as I (get) through with my business.
68. He (not go) 40 yards in the direction of Piccadilly when he (meet) Mary. 
69. We’ve lost the camera. If we (lock) the car window, we (not give) them the opportunity to break in.
70. He threatens (resign) if we (not agree) to his proposal.
71. I know it’s a delicate situation. Inspector, but what you (say) if I (give) you a little present.
72. The police hope (solve) the mystery soon.
73. This room will look very cheerful once you’ve finished (decorate).
74. She stopped walking. On the other side of the road (be) the bus-stop where she first (meet) him.
75. If you (want) to see us, come to Tom’s on Sunday.We (wait) for you there at midday.
76. Come in, please ! I (wait) for you long.
77. Who you (go) to the cinema with last night ?
78. Some sound in the night (wake) me up . I (roll) over in the blanket, his aunt (loan) me and (go) out.
79. For a moment after their son (leave) the room, Mr and Mrs Smith merely (stand) and (look) at each other.
80. The small room (fill) with boxes of different sizes which (deliver) the day before.
81. If you (press) that button, a receptionist (come) to help you.
82. The defeated champion swore (have) his revenge.
83. When we (arrive) in London tonight, it probably (rain).
84. Detective: 	I’m afraid I must ask you both what you (do) yesterday at 10.20 p.m
 Mr A: 	I (play) chess with my wife.	Mr B: I (listen) to a play on the radio.
85. The film was marvellous . If you (come) with us, you (enjoy) it too.
86. You must practise (speak) English whenever you can.
87. It was a fine day and the roads were crowded because a lot of people (rush) to the seaside.
88. You (not see) my sister for a long time. You (visit) us tonight ?
89. These were the highest words of praise they ever (hear) from the old man.
90. If I (be) the Prime Minister , I (bring) back the capital punishment.
91. He would never miss (go) to such a good party.
92. At this time next week they (sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
93. He (step) down from the bench on which he (stand) and (walk) out of the room.
94. By 1999 this area (be) turned into an industrial centre.
95. The game (play) well by both teams last Sunday.
96. Don’t leave until you (talk) to the headmaster about the problem.
97. If we don’t hurry the sun (rise) before we (reach) the top.
98. He says he detests (read) science fiction.
99. The radio (play) since 7 a.m . I wish someone (turn) it off.
100. I came late to class. When I (enter) the teacher (finish) going over.
101. I couldn’t resist (laugh) at the way he (answer) my question.
102. He says he is considering (go) to Scotland this summer.
103. They (have) English fro nine to ten in this room. Don’t let anyone disturb them then.
104. The aeroplane in which the football team (travel) crashed soon after taking off.
105. I (make) cakes. That’s why my hands are all covered with flour.
106. He (work) as a cashier for 25 years. Then he (retire) and (go) to live in the country.
107. Without further delay Mark (dial) the number he (want) from the beginning
108. She (draw) the children to her, and (say) the words she (say) to the others.
109. There was nobody around. John (stand) where she (leave) him.
110. He refused (join) us on the trip to the mountains.
111. Within a week she (know) the fearful mistake she (make).
112. How long shall I have to bear (listen) to it all ?
113. I suggest (go) there on foot.
114. It is nearly autumn, soon the leaves (change) colour.
115. The children were frightened because the lights suddenly (go) out and they (sit) in the dark.
116. There (be) something vaguely familiar about her face but I couldn’t remember where I (see) her before.
117. It (rain) hard. We can’t do anything until it (stop).
118. She (get) to her feet, (slip) into her coat, and (go) to the door. When she (open) it , she look back at her mother.
119. What tune (play) when we (come) in ?
120. She told me that her family (live) in that town long.
121. I (sit) down for a rest while the shoes (repair).
122. Can you imagine what I (come) across when I (roll) up the carpet ?
123. We suggested (sleep) in hotels but the children were anxious (camp) out
124. Paul: Would you like (come) to a lecture on Wagner tonight ?
 Ann: No,thanks. I like (listen) to music but I don’t like (listen) to people (talk) about it.
125. Would your children mind (keep) quiet for a moment ? I’m trying (fill) in a form.
126. It’s no use (ask) children (keep) quiet. They can’t help (make) a noise.
127.On the way to Oxford I stopped(have) a cup of coffee at a roadside restaurant and when I(come) it (stop)(rain).
128. It was 2 o’clock. Eliza (be) suddenly throughly awake. She (sit) up in bed and (circle) her knees with her arms.
 It (rain) , the way it (rain) for days.
129. That evening we (stay) up to talk about the town , where he (live) for some years.
130. I (be) in this town for 15 years. My family (move) here when I (be) 10 years old.
131. A moment, please. I (be) not ready yet but I (be) in a couple of minutes.
132. Listen ! Unless you (work) very hard , you (not get) anywhere in your studies.
133. I (be) not able to join them in the bicycle ride into the country. I (lend) John my bike the day before.
134. “I (come) to see you tomorrow unless I (keep) late at the office.” “Okay. I (wait) for you around noon.”
135. Coming up to the desk he (take ) the key that (leave) there by the doorman and (start) up the stairs to his room.
 Inside he (find) that the letters (be) not wherehe (leave) them . His room (break) in while he was out.
136. The man who (answer) the phone (say) he (read) all about the scandal in the newspapers a year or two before.
137. “Anyone (live) in this flat ?” I (shake) my head and (say): “It (be) years since the last tenant (move) out.”
138. I (think) about you a lot lately and I (come) to the conclusion that I (be not) able to live without you.
139. The man who (rescue) had been in the sea for 10 hours.
140. It always rains when the windows just (clean).
141. I (not see) her since we (leave) school.
142. The car (be) ready for him by the time he (come) tomorrow.
143. It won’t be safe to use these stairs until they (repair).
144. Make sure the door (lock) before you go to bed.
145. You (stop) by a policeman if you try to cross the road now.
146. They wouldn’t have got ill if the water (boil).
147. The grass looks as if it (not cut) for years.
148. His book fell into the river and (lose) forever.
149. We (walk) for 3 hours and are very tired.
150. Evening (fall) when he (wake) up.
151. The last time he (see) in public he (wear) a grey suit.
152. I’m sure the letter won’t arrive in time unless it (send) by air.
153. We (sit) around silently for a moment, each trying to remember the names of the people we (meet) at the party the night before.
154. England (win) the championship if they had played better.
155. The city now (crowd) with people who (seek) employment.
156. It’s high time that you (get) down to more serious work.
157. I’m going to retire soon . By the first of July I (work) here for 25 years.
158. “Your guest already (come).” “I know.”
159. This was the talking between brothers who just (meet) up with each other.
160. He refused to admit that he (make) some corrections in the document.
161. He looked frightened as if he (see) a ghost.
162. Tom suggested (climb) to the top of the building for a better view of the firworks display.
163. Last night we (watch) television when the power (fail).
164. The meat (taste) better if it (not cook) so long.
165. She was sure that she (slip) out of the house unnoticed while the others (dance).
166. Hardly he (take) up the book when the phone (ring).
167. We (be) in this class for 6 years next September.
168. I’d rather (be) unemployed than (work) for him.
169. He (wait) until the guest (leave) the room and then (sit) down at the desk.
170. When we came in, a meal (already prepare) for us.
171. There (be) great changes in our village in the past few years.
172. Think carefully. I’m sure you (remember) his name.
173. Mr Wilson (make) some interesting statements yesterday.
174. The noise from the trains (annoy) me terribly last night.
175. I (search) everywhere for the pen I (lose) yesterday.
176. You can trust me . I remember (send) the documents right after you (sign) it.
177. I don’t mind (wait). I’d rather (be) too early than too late.
178. I think your garden needs (weed) . And you’d better (have) it done tomorrow.
179. They (build) that bridge when I (be) there last year, they haven’t finished it yet.
180. The only thing I haven’t got is a garden. If I (have) one , I (grow) a lot of flowers.
181. Come in, Clive. Arnold and I (have) such an interesting talk.
182. “You (do) anything at the moment, Ann?” “Yes, I (pack); I (catch) a plane to London in three hours’ time .”
 “Lucky girl. How long you (stay) there?” “Two weeks”
183. If he (not start) at once he (be) late for the train.
184. Will you give me this book if I (need) it ? 
185. I (not have) much time for entertaiment these days.
186. I (think) your father’s health (improve) so much since I (see) him last.
187. When I first (come) to this village, it was a quiet place. But since then the population (double) and a lot of
 leisure facilities (build).
188. Don’t worry. We (finish) the report by 11
189. Listen to this ! I think this news (surprise) you.
190. The Ajax Shoe company (employ) 25 new men next month.
191. Those students who (fail) the exam are going to take another one held in August.
192. All the tickets (sell) out by the time we arrived at the theatre.
193. “I just (go) out to get an evening paper” “But it (rain).Why you (not wait) till the rain (stop) ?”
194. I (remember) this summer all my life.
195. We (ask) them to stay with us if they (come) again for the next meeting.
196. For the last 3 years I (spend) every minute of my life on this problem.
197. Hurry up or you (be) late for class.
198. Turn the TV off. By the time the lights (be) on again the TV station (stop) broadcasting.
199. Hurry up or our favourite TV program (be) over long before we (reach) home.
200. We came to sit on a park bench for a rest. We (shop) around all morning and (buy) a lot of food.
201. Only 25 new students (admit) into the department in 1994.
202.We asked the librarian for the book the professor(recommend)while he(give)his lectures on the history of WW II
203. I’m going out for a walk. I (read) too long, in fact since early morning.
204. Just as I (leave) home for school the telephone (ring).
205. Stay in the house and wait till you (get) a phone call from him. He (tell) you where to look for her.
206. I (do) my homework when my mother(send)me to the chemist’s with the prescription she (give) by the doctor.
207. By the end of this month, I hope, I (write) 200 pages of my new novel.
208. It (take) a moment before Nick (realize) he (offer) a cigarette by the stranger.
209. It’s no use getting impatient. The plane (not arrive) until the weather (clear) up.
210.The experiment (make) when the lights (go) out.
211. He (be) to the theatre 3 times this month.
212. John and I (study) at the same school and we (be) great friends ever since.
213. Don’t wait up for me. I can’t tell when I (be) back.
214. Do you feel like (go) to the theatre or would you rather (watch) TV at home ?
215. Here you are ! Whwt you (do) here at this time of night ?
216. They (part) 4 days later at a hotel in Colombo where they (meet).
217. Good bye, Ned. I never (forget) you. I (miss) you more than anyone I ever (know) in my life.
218. The secretary (type) all the documents long before the manager comes.
219. Well, where you (be) all evening, James ?
220. I’ll walk along the beach while you (bathe).
221. You see, I (do) this kind of thing for the last 30 years.
222. Go on to the next test as soon as you (finish) this one.
223. If you (go) away you (write) to ,won’t you ?
224. There are mice in your kitchen. If you (have) a cat, the mice (disappear).
225. She was badly hurt when her car hit another car. If she (wear) her seat-belt she (not hurt) so badly.
226. Did the doctor recommend that you (stop) smoking ?
227. Is it important that we (be) on tome for the meeting tonight ?
228. I feel as if my head (be) on fire now, doctor.
229. He talked as though he (know) where she was.
230. When he (start) talking, I (realize) that we (meet) before.
231. When I (look) at my suitcase, I could see that someone (try) to open it.
232. When we (get) to the restaurant, we (find) that nobody (remember) to reserve a table.
233. The doctor (examine) him, and (find) that he (break) his arm.
234. I could tell at a glance that the pile of letters on my desk (disturb) while I (be) out
235. We (be) a few minutes late, so the film (already start) when we (get) to the cinema.
236. As soon as she arrived England,she(find) hat the language(be)quite different from the E that she(learn)at school.
237. “Good afternoon. Can I help you ?” “Yes, I (bring) my watch to you for repair 3 weeks ago. Is it ready yet ?”
238. I wanted to be the first to tell her the news, but I was too late. Someone (already tell) her.
239. The children are filthy, Where they (be) ?
240. I’m going to bed. I (work) for hours and I’m tired.
241. I think she’s the nicest person I (evet meet).
242. The at the corner table (glance) my way to see if I (listen).
243. There (be) a curious expression on his face I never (see) before.
244. Before the war he (be) a teacher at the University, as his father (be) before him.
245. We (catch) the last bus if we (leave) the theatre 5 minutes earlier.
246. It (be) one of the happiest afternoons he ever (spend).
247. And then, turning the corner of the path, he (see) Mary exactly where he (see) her the first time.
248. And, paying for what he (not eat), he (go) out, passing 2 acquaintances without sign of recognition.
249. She just (open) the letter a few moments before my call (come) through.
250. I wish I (see) more of him before the war.
251. He no sooner (reach) the door then he (come) back.
252. I (be) very careful not to hint or remind her in any way of what she (tell) me.
253. While he (learn) to drive he (have) 25 accidents.
254. He (have) a bad fall while he (repair) his roof.
255. He was a little mad. He always(try) to prove that the earth was flat.
256. While we (fish) someone (come) to the house and (leave) this note.
257. The exam (just begin) and tha candidates (write) their names at the top of their papers.
258. Just as I (wonder) what to do nex, the phone (ring).
259. Tom (sit) in a corner with a book. I (tell) him that he (read) in every bad light.
260. I (go) into the garden to see what the boys (do). James(weed) and Alexander (cut) the grass.
EXERCISE 2
Choose the best answer
1. Tom was disappointed that most of the guests _____ when he _____ at the party.
a. left/had arrived	b. left/arrived	c. had left/had arrived	d. had left/ arrived
2. My brother _____ while he _____ his bicycle and hurt himself.
a. fell/was riding	b. was falling/ rode	c. had fallen/rode	d. had fallen/was riding
3. “