English Grammar Practice: Verb Tenses and Modal Verbs
Verb Tense Completion
Will you come to the party with me? Yes, I will. She will visit us tomorrow. We are going to study English next year. My train leaves at 10:00 a.m. Are you going to go to the concert tonight? I don’t know, I’m not sure. I am going to visit London next summer. I have the tickets. Which film do you prefer? Benhur or Titanic? Where did you find those glasses? In the park. Why are you going to buy those trousers? Because I like them. How many girls do you know?
Future Plans: Positive and Negative
I am going to buy a car (+) / I am not going to buy a car (-)
I am going to get up before 7.00 (+)
I am going to have a big breakfast (+)
I am not going to listen to the radio in the morning (-)
I am not going to have lunch at home (-)
I am not going to drive a car (-)
I am going to be with your family (+)Present Continuous for Schedules
On Monday, Alison is cooking and John is doing the washing up.
On Tuesday, Alison is cleaning and John is ironing.
On Wednesday, Alison is doing the washing up and John is cooking.
On Thursday, Alison is ironing and John is cleaning.Question Formation
Wh- Questions with "is"
What is that girl’s name?
What is your favorite film?
What is your mobile number?Wh- Questions with "which"
Which sandwich do you want? Chicken and curry or tuna with mayonnaise?
Which is more expensive, fish or meat?Wh- Questions with "who"
Who is your favorite actor?
Who is younger, you or your sister?
Who is your best friend?Present Continuous Questions
Singular
Who is going to phone you?
What is going to happen?
Who is reading my books?
Who is making noise?Plural
Who are you meeting?
What are you doing tomorrow?
Who are you going to see now?
What are you going to cook tonight?Modal Verbs Practice
Can I watch TV? Yes, you can. She may go to the cinema tomorrow. She’s not sure. We must study a lot this year or we will fail. I am very hungry. I should eat something. You mustn’t smoke at home. The baby is sleeping. She shouldn’t go to work today. She’s very ill. First of all, I am going to tell you my name. Then, my mobile number. She is getting married in August. Then she will go on holiday. What are you going to do after dinner?
Must / Mustn't
Must
We must go to the bank today. We haven’t got any money.
She’s a very interesting candidate. You must meet her.
I didn’t phone Tim yesterday. I must phone him today.
This is an excellent book. You must read it.
I have a very big problem. You must help me.
We must buy some food. We haven’t got anything for dinner.Mustn't
This secret is very important. You mustn’t tell anyone.
This is a public building. You mustn’t smoke here.
This interview is very important. You mustn’t be late.
You mustn’t use my car.Should
When you speak to the manager, you should look at him.
She looks tired. She should go to bed.
Everybody should be on time for the meeting.
The cafeteria is very nice. We should visit it.
When you are driving, you should wear a seat-belt.
It’s a very good book. He should read it.Can / Can't
Simon can’t come today. He’s very ill.
I think Helena is great. She can type, speak English and German.
Tom is a guitarist. He can play the guitar.
You can’t drive! You don’t have a driving license!
Sheila can’t go to the party. She doesn’t have permission from her parents.