English3.01 KB
English Grammar Practice Exercises
Verb Tenses
- I haven't seen Dan for ages.
- Marcus has been learning French for years.
- How long did you get?
- I haven't been swimming; the last time I swam was months ago.
- Shakespeare died 400 years ago.
- It's over; we haven't met for a long time.
- They haven't spoken for a while.
- Sally has been living in London.
- The bank had already closed.
- John left after he had blown the whistle.
- Look, it is going to rain.
- I'm sure he will have left by then.
- You can wait; he will be waiting for you.
- It's been ages since I last saw you.
Conditionals
- I haven't helped Patrick unless he arranges it.
- If you press the button, the mixer starts.
- I only wouldn't have told you if I knew.
- If I were you, I would do it.
- I wouldn't have been there otherwise.
- The doctor will not see you unless you have an appointment.
Gerund or Infinitive
- Steve likes learning.
- Due to the rain, let the children play inside.
- My teacher made me see the point.
- He avoided making any mistakes.
- It's important to remember to pay.
- I didn't expect to meet you.
- I didn't mind helping.
- I regret not going.
- I don't remember going there.
Passive Voice
- The police are investigating; suspects are being interviewed.
- Many people are believed to have been involved.
- The strong trees were blown down during the storm.
- The man was being watched by the police.
- They started the project; it was set up last year.
- The building is being opened by the Queen.
- The house was built by the Lord.
- The police have arrived; the event has been cancelled.
- Yesterday, old trees were cut down.
Modals
- It may have been forgotten.
- Tourists are not allowed to enter.
- I think he will be able to come.
- I'm sure it must have been him.
- I advise you; you should talk to your boss.
- May I come in if I could?
- I'm sure Janet can't have been sleeping.
- You aren't allowed to do that.
- Perhaps he might have missed the bus.
- I'm afraid you are not allowed to stay.
- I'd see him; you ought to see him too.
- He couldn't do it; he wasn't able to finish.
- We got there early; we didn't need to rush.
Reported Speech
- Do you know if she knew where she was?
- Did you ask if I had been to Paris?
- Have you checked if she had been there?
- Why don't we go? He suggested going.
- You should tell Mr. Jenkins to take up the offer.
- How about going? He suggested going.
- Remember to call; he reminded me to give him a call.
- What did you say? He asked me what I thought.
- I'll call later; he said he would call later.
- I didn't do it; he denied having broken it.
