A: I (see) the dentist about my toothache tomorrow. B: I (see), so let's meet the day after tomorrow. Put down only the correct form of the verb for Speaker A and Speaker B.
A: I(think) about going to the beach this afternoon. B: I wouldn't bother. I (think) it's going to rain.
A: Is John feeling OK? He (look) very red in the face. B: Yes, I know. I (look) for the doctor's phone number.
Tom (be) usually very quiet boy, but today he (be) very noisy.
A: (You/ have) a car? B: Yes, but I (have) some problems with it.
Why (you/ smell) the roses? B: They always (smell) so wonderful at this time of year!
A:How much the parcel (weigh)? B: I'm not sure. The assistant (weigh) it at the moment.
A: (you/have) some time this evening? B: No, I (have) dinner with my boss.
A: Why you (feel) the radiator, dad? B: I don't think it's working. It(feel) very cold in here.
A: Why you (taste) the stew? B: I'm adding some spices. It(taste) a bit bland.
If I (be) you, I (not/go) to the party.
If I (earn) a lot of money, I (fly) to Japan.
If I (leave) earlier, I (not/miss) the train.
If we (not/hurry), we (miss) the plane.
What you (do) if you (can) speak perfect English?
Explanation:
In the first sentence, Speaker A is talking about a future action, which indicates the use of the future tense. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "see" for Speaker A is "will see."
In response, Speaker B agrees with Speaker A's plan to see the dentist and suggests meeting the day after tomorrow. Speaker B also uses the future tense, so the correct form of the verb "see" for Speaker B is "will see."
A: I am thinking about going to the beach this afternoon. B: I wouldn't bother. I think it's going to rain.
Explanation:
In the second sentence, Speaker A is talking about a current action, indicating the use of the present continuous tense. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "think" for Speaker A is "am thinking."
In response, Speaker B advises against going to the beach, expressing the opinion that it will rain. Speaker B uses the present simple tense to indicate their general belief, so the correct form of the verb "think" for Speaker B is "think."
A: Is John feeling OK? He looks very red in the face. B: Yes, I know. I am looking for the doctor's phone number.
Explanation:
In the third sentence, Speaker A is asking about John's well-being. It implies a current situation, so the correct form of the verb "look" for Speaker A is "looks."
In response, Speaker B acknowledges the observation and explains that they are actively searching for the doctor's phone number. The action is happening at the moment, so the correct form of the verb "look" for Speaker B is "am looking."
Tom is usually a very quiet boy, but today he is being very noisy.
Explanation:
In this sentence, Speaker A is describing Tom's behavior. Tom's usual nature is being contrasted with his current behavior, suggesting a temporary situation. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "be" for both Speaker A and B is "is being."
A: Do you have a car? B: Yes, but I am having some problems with it.
Explanation:
In the fifth sentence, Speaker A is asking about the possession of a car. The question refers to a general state or possession, so the correct form of the verb "have" for Speaker A is "Do you have."
In response, Speaker B confirms that they indeed have a car but explains that they are currently facing some problems with it. The action is happening at the moment, so the correct form of the verb "have" for Speaker B is "am having."
Why are you smelling the roses? B: They always smell so wonderful at this time of year!
Explanation:
In the sixth sentence, Speaker A questions the action of smelling the roses. The present continuous tense is used to refer to an ongoing action or habit. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "smell" for Speaker A is "are you smelling."
In response, Speaker B explains that they enjoy the wonderful smell of the roses during this time of year. The present simple tense is used to state a general truth or habit, so the correct form of the verb "smell" for Speaker B is "smell."
A: How much does the parcel weigh? B: I'm not sure. The assistant is weighing it at the moment.
Explanation:
In the seventh sentence, Speaker A is asking about the weight of the parcel. The question refers to a general characteristic, so the correct form of the verb "weigh" for Speaker A is "does the parcel weigh."
In response, Speaker B states that they are unaware of the parcel's weight but mentions that the assistant is currently in the process of weighing it. The action is happening at the moment, so the correct form of the verb "weigh" for Speaker B is "is weighing."
A: Do you have some time this evening? B: No, I am having dinner with my boss.
Explanation:
In the eighth sentence, Speaker A is asking about the availability of time in the evening. The question refers to a general situation, so the correct form of the verb "have" for Speaker A is "Do you have."
In response, Speaker B states that they do not have any time available in the evening because they have plans to have dinner with their boss. The action is happening at the moment, so the correct form of the verb "have" for Speaker B is "am having."
A: Why are you feeling the radiator, dad? B: I don't think it's working. It feels very cold in here.
Explanation:
In the ninth sentence, Speaker A questions the action of feeling the radiator. The present continuous tense is used to refer to an ongoing action or current situation. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "feel" for Speaker A is "are you feeling."
In response, Speaker B explains that they believe the radiator is not functioning properly because it feels very cold in the room. The present simple tense is used to state a general truth or observation, so the correct form of the verb "feel" for Speaker B is "feels."
A: Why are you tasting the stew? B: I'm adding some spices. It tastes a bit bland.
Explanation:
In the tenth sentence, Speaker A questions the action of tasting the stew. The present continuous tense is used to refer to an ongoing action or current situation. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "taste" for Speaker A is "are you tasting."
In response, Speaker B explains that they are adding spices to enhance the flavor because the stew currently tastes bland. The present simple tense is used to state a general truth or observation, so the correct form of the verb "taste" for Speaker B is "tastes."
If I were you, I wouldn't go to the party.
Explanation:
In the first conditional sentence, Speaker A is expressing a hypothetical situation. The correct form of the verb "be" for Speaker A is "were," as "were" is used for unreal or hypothetical situations.
If I earned a lot of money, I would fly to Japan.
Explanation:
In the second conditional sentence, Speaker A is expressing a hypothetical situation with its possible outcome. The correct form of the verb "earn" for Speaker A is "earned," as it is used for unreal or hypothetical situations. The correct form of the verb "fly" for Speaker A is "would fly," as it represents a possible outcome in the hypothetical situation.
If I left earlier, I wouldn't miss the train.
Explanation:
In the third conditional sentence, Speaker A is expressing a hypothetical situation with its possible outcome. The correct form of the verb "leave" for Speaker A is "left," as it is used for unreal or hypothetical situations. The correct form of the verb "miss" for Speaker A is "wouldn't miss," as it represents a possible outcome in the hypothetical situation.
If we didn't hurry, we would miss the plane.
Explanation:
In the fourth conditional sentence, Speaker A is expressing a hypothetical situation with its possible outcome. The correct form of the verb "hurry" for Speaker A is "didn't hurry," as it is used for unreal or hypothetical situations. The correct form of the verb "miss" for Speaker A is "would miss," as it represents a possible outcome in the hypothetical situation.
What would you do if you could speak perfect English?
Explanation:
In the fifth conditional sentence, Speaker A is asking about a hypothetical situation. The correct form of the verb "do" for Speaker A is "would do," as it represents a possible action in the hypothetical situation. The correct form of the verb "could" for Speaker A is "could," as it expresses the ability in the hypothetical situation.