Essential English Grammar Practice: Tenses, Modals & Verbs

I. Conditional Sentences and Tense Review

A. Correct Conditional and Tense Usage

Reviewing mixed conditionals and standard tenses:

• She would have called for help. (Correct Conditional)
• If I see Julie tomorrow, I will give [it to her].
• People usually don’t enjoy [it].
• If you had a good [time/opportunity].
• [He/She] finds a summer job.
• If you had left [earlier].

B. Correct Verb Forms (Set 1)

• She has left.
• Sue was frying.
• Legs will get [tired].
• The computer has broken [down].
• We are having [a meeting].
• He has been talking.

C. Correct Verb Forms (Set 2)

• You will get [it].
• [You] need to include [details].
• People, staying [here].
• I would have felt [better].
• Cats are [sleeping].
• They see [it].

D. Correct Verb Forms (Set 3 - Detailed Review)

• He has left.
• Sue was running.
• Legs would get [tired].
• The computer has broken [down].
• We are going to have [a party].
• He has been talking.

E. Sentence Formation Practice

Lauren was washing her hair when the phone rang.

II. Modal Verbs and Auxiliary Structures

A. Modal Verbs for Obligation, Possibility, and Necessity

Examples for selection (1/3):

• You should [go].
• Jennifer could [help].
• I have to [finish].
• People mustn’t [smoke].
• Dinner may [be ready].
• We might [go].

B. Modal Verbs (Set 2: Prohibition, Permission, Advice)

• People mustn’t [do that].
• May I leave?
• You don’t have to [worry].
• We might [see them].
• That can’t [be true].
• You shouldn’t [do that].

III. Gerunds and Infinitives

A. Gerunds and Infinitives (6-Word Box)

• Dislikes eating.
• Without practicing.
• Hard to remember.
• Decided to go.
• Stopped to buy.
• Remember riding.

B. Gerunds and Infinitives (10-Word Box)

Examples focusing on verb complements:

• Her to lose [weight].
• Her to exercise.
• Enjoys swimming.
• Time to work.
• Suggested setting [a goal].
• Easy to do.
• Avoid buying [junk food].
• Offered to show [us].
• Meals changing.
• By making [an effort].

C. Specific Gerund Forms (5 Examples)

• By eating.
• Like swimming.
• Enjoys helping.
• Dislikes watching.
• Drinking alcohol.

D. Specific Infinitive Forms (5 Examples)

• Her to lose [weight].
• Her to exercise.
• Promised to start.
• Needs to eat.
• Easy to change.

E. Gerund or Infinitive Completion Practice (10 Examples)

• Decided to learn.
• Suggested talking.
• Like having.
• Need to order.
• Chosen to go.
• Wants to open.
• Finished washing.
• Mind helping.
• At baking.
• Promised to teach.

IV. Advanced Tense and Structure Review

A. Correct Tense Forms (Set 4 - 8 Examples)

• He loved [it].
• You had cooked [dinner].
• Edward has stopped [smoking].
• The restaurant doesn’t open [until 6].
• I am going to meet [them].
• How long have you been talking?
• Remember to take [your keys].
• Had you tasted [it]?

B. Continuous and Perfect Forms (6 Examples)

• Seinfeld has been trying.
• She published [a book].
• For making [a mistake].
• They don’t get [it].
• Suggests hiding.
• They see [it].

C. Sentence Completion Practice

Complete the second phrase:

• He must be [tired].
• You feel like [going out].
• Supermarket to buy bread.
• We might not [go].
• When they exercise.
• Cake tastes better than [pie].

D. Text Selection Review (Dancers)

Phrases related to dancers and work:

• Dancers have been learning.
• Dance has become [popular].
• Dancers don’t want [to stop].
• Want to work.
• Dancers should [practice].
• She will succeed.

E. Short Phrase Review (5 Examples)

• Stand waiting.
• You add [salt].
• Working hard.
• He must [be here].
• We haven’t eaten.

F. Final Tense Review (5 Examples)

• Alan has wanted [to go].
• You had talked.
• The restaurant doesn’t open.
• I am going to meet [them].
• Had you tasted [it]?