1. It's ages since we last__to the cinema.(go)
2. -Where is Robert ?
-He is in the garden -What___he___? (do)
-He__the lawn.(mow)
3.I__ the newspaper every day.( read)
4.___ you ever ___ to Japan?(go)
5. He said he___never___ a girl(kiss)
6. ___you___some photos during your stay in London? (take)
7. I___ always__to be a vet.(want)
8. Dan___a new car last month.(buy)
9. She__her boss at 2pm.(meet)
10. It was a long time since we___ last__Ron.(see)
11. I__from Paul for two weeks.(not / hear)
12. Look! It___(snow)
13.__ you__any good books lately? (read)
14. Tom___at school this morning (be)
15. It was the first time they__ alcohol (drink)
16. It's our anniversary next week. We__ a party (have)
17. I don't think he___(come)
18. Sarah__to the supermarket, the fridge is full now.(go)
19. Bog and Fiona__the fridge is full now.(go) - cards since the beginning of the afternoon.(play)
20. They___there since they were children. (live)
21. Look at these gray clouds, it__(rain)
22. How long is it now since it last___?(rain)
23. It usually__ a lot in March.(rain)
24. - I am so hungry.
-I ___a sandwich.(prepare)
25. She me last night.(not / phone)
26. How long was it since you___your hair cut. (last / have)
27. Paul__at the moment.(not / work)
28.___ Sarah___ in London? Yes, she does. (live)
29. -There is no orange juice left
-I___and get some.(go)
30. Shakespeare ___"Romeo & Juliet"___he? (write)
31. This is the best book I___(ever / read)
32. How long___she__in Paris? (live)
33. -What___you__of Paul? (think)
-Well, I___he is a nice person. (think)
34.___the police___the burglars yet? (arrest)
35. -The grass need cutting -Yes, I know; I___ the lawn tomorrow.(mow)
36. Who__you__ at the meeting yesterday? (see)
- The phrase "It's ages since" suggests that a long time has passed since the last visit to the cinema.
- The verb "go" needs to be in the past tense to indicate that the action happened in the past.
2. - Where is Robert?
- He is in the garden.
- What is he doing?
- He is mowing the lawn.
- The verb "do" needs to be in the present progressive tense ("is doing") to indicate the ongoing action of mowing the lawn.
3. I read the newspaper every day.
- The verb "read" is in the present tense to show a regular action that occurs every day.
4. Have you ever been to Japan?
- The phrase "Have you ever" is used to ask about past experiences.
- The verb "go" needs to be in the past tense to indicate a past visit to Japan.
5. He said he had never kissed a girl.
- The word "said" suggests that someone made a statement.
- The verb "kiss" needs to be in the past tense to match the verb tense in the reported speech.
6. Did you take some photos during your stay in London?
- The verb "take" needs to be in the past tense to indicate that the action of taking photos happened in the past.
- The use of "did" as an auxiliary verb is used to form questions in the past tense.
7. I always wanted to be a vet.
- The verb "want" is in the past tense to indicate a long-standing desire or aspiration.
8. Dan bought a new car last month.
- The verb "buy" is in the past tense to indicate that the action of buying the car happened in the past.
- The time frame "last month" specifies when the action took place.
9. She will meet her boss at 2pm.
- The verb "meet" is used in the future tense to indicate a planned event in the future.
- The specific time "2pm" is mentioned to indicate when the meeting will happen.
10. It was a long time since we last saw Ron.
- The phrase "It was a long time since" suggests that a significant period of time has passed since the last meeting with Ron.
- The verb "see" needs to be in the past tense to indicate the action of seeing Ron happened in the past.
11. I haven't heard from Paul for two weeks.
- The phrase "haven't heard" indicates that no communication has happened with Paul for the past two weeks.
- The verb "hear" is in the present perfect tense to show an action that started in the past and has continued until the present.
12. Look! It's snowing.
- The phrase "Look! It's" is used to draw attention to the present action.
- The verb "snow" is in the present progressive tense to indicate an ongoing action happening at the moment of speaking.
13. Have you read any good books lately?
- The phrase "Have you" is used to form a question in the present perfect tense.
- The verb "read" is in the present perfect tense to show that the action of reading occurred at an unspecified time before now.
14. Tom is at school this morning.
- The verb "be" is in the present tense to indicate Tom's current location at school.
- The specific time frame "this morning" is mentioned to indicate when Tom is at school.
15. It was the first time they drank alcohol.
- The phrase "It was the first time" indicates that the action of drinking alcohol happened for the first time.
- The verb "drink" needs to be in the past tense to match the verb tense in the sentence.
16. It's our anniversary next week. We will have a party.
- The phrase "next week" indicates the future time frame for the anniversary celebration.
- The verb "have" is in the future tense to indicate the planned action of having a party.
17. I don't think he will come.
- The phrase "don't think" is used to express doubt or uncertainty about a future action.
- The verb "come" is in the future tense to indicate the potential action of coming.
18. Sarah went to the supermarket, the fridge is full now.
- The verb "go" is in the past tense to indicate that Sarah's action of going to the supermarket happened in the past.
- The second part of the sentence suggests that Sarah's action of going to the supermarket resulted in the fridge being full.
19. Bog and Fiona have been playing cards since the beginning of the afternoon.
- The phrase "since the beginning of the afternoon" indicates the starting point for the ongoing action of playing cards.
- The verb "play" needs to be in the present perfect continuous tense to show that the action started in the past and has continued until now.
20. They have lived there since they were children.
- The verb "live" needs to be in the present perfect tense to show that the action of living there started in the past and has continued until now.
- The phrase "since they were children" indicates the starting point for the ongoing action of living there.
21. Look at these gray clouds, it's going to rain.
- The phrase "it's going to" is used to indicate a future action.
- The verb "rain" is in the present progressive tense to show an upcoming action based on the appearance of the gray clouds.
22. How long is it now since it last rained?
- The phrase "how long is it now since" is used to inquire about the time that has passed since the last rain.
- The verb "rain" needs to be in the past tense to indicate that the action of raining happened in the past.
23. It usually rains a lot in March.
- The verb "rain" is in the present tense to indicate a recurring action that typically happens in March.
- The adverb "usually" is used to show a common occurrence.
24. - I am so hungry.
- I will prepare a sandwich.
- The verb "prepare" is in the future tense to indicate the planned action of making a sandwich.
25. She didn't phone me last night.
- The phrase "didn't phone" is used to indicate the absence of an action in the past.
- The verb "phone" needs to be in the past tense to match the verb tense in the sentence.
26. How long was it since you last had your hair cut?
- The phrase "How long was it since" is used to inquire about the time that has passed since the last hair cut.
- The verb "have" needs to be in the past tense to indicate that the action of getting a hair cut happened in the past.
27. Paul isn't working at the moment.
- The phrase "at the moment" indicates the present time frame.
- The verb "work" is in the present continuous tense to show an ongoing action happening now.
28. Does Sarah live in London? Yes, she does.
- The auxiliary verb "Does" is used to form a question in the present tense.
- The verb "live" is in the present tense to indicate Sarah's current place of residence.
29. - There is no orange juice left.
- I will go and get some.
- The verb "go" is in the future tense to indicate the planned action of going to get orange juice.
30. Shakespeare wrote "Romeo & Juliet," didn't he?
- The verb "write" is in the past tense to indicate that Shakespeare's action of writing "Romeo & Juliet" happened in the past.
- The tag question "didn't he" is used to seek confirmation or agreement.
31. This is the best book I have ever read.
- The verb "read" is in the present perfect tense to indicate that the action of reading the book occurred at an unspecified time before now.
- The phrase "the best book I have ever read" is used to express a superlative opinion.
32. How long has she lived in Paris?
- The phrase "How long has she" is used to inquire about the duration of time that she has spent living in Paris.
- The verb "live" needs to be in the present perfect tense to indicate an ongoing action from the past until now.
33. - What do you think of Paul?
- Well, I think he is a nice person.
- The verb "think" is in the present tense to express one's opinion about Paul.
34. Have the police arrested the burglars yet?
- The phrase "Have the police arrested" is used to inquire about the action of the police in the present perfect tense.
- The verb "arrest" is in the past tense to indicate the completed action of arresting the burglars.
35. - The grass needs cutting.
- Yes, I know. I will mow the lawn tomorrow.
- The verb "mow" is in the future tense to indicate the planned action of cutting the grass.
36. Who did you see at the meeting yesterday?
- The verb "see" is in the past tense to indicate the action of seeing someone at the meeting, which happened yesterday.