1. Put in the correct verb form.
Model: I've done (I / do) all the housework. The flat is really clean now.
A young couple bought (buy) the house next door. But they didn't live there long.
1. Our visitors (arrive). They're sitting in the garden.
2. There's still a problem with the television. Someone (repair) it, but then it broke down again.
3. (I / lose) my bank card. I can't find it anywhere.
4. The match (start). United are playing well.
5. My sister (run) away from home. But she came back two days later.
6. (we / plant) an apple tree in the garden. Unfortunately it died.
7. Prices (go) up. Everything is more expensive this year.
8. (I / make) a cake. Would you like a piece?
2. Choose the best sentence a) or b).
Model: Have you heard about the woman walking across the US?
– Yes, she's reached the Rockies.
a) The walk is continuing b) The walk has finished.
1. Have you ever played beach volleyball? – Yes, we played it on holiday.
a) The holiday is still going on b) The holiday is over.
2. Did you know old Mr. Green? – No, I never met him.
a) Mr. Green is probably alive b) Mr. Green is probably dead.
3. Wayne Johnson is a great footballer. – Yes, he's scored 200 goals for United.
a) Wayne Johnson still plays for United b) Wayne Johnson has left United.
Answers & Comments
2. had repaired
3. I lost
4. started
5. had ran
6. we planted
7. went
8. I made
a, b, a