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Difference between simple and continuous tense forms

January 23, 2012 -

Continuous tenses are often used to talk about more temporary actions and situations. To talk about longer-lasting or permanent situations we prefer simple tenses. Note… Continue reading

Match up (adverbs of time)

January 22, 2012 -

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate time adverb. Answers I have known her for a long time. I once studied the guitar for three… Continue reading

Find the mistakes

January 20, 2012 -

Complete the following sentences. Answers 1. I suggested that she should go home. (Suggest cannot be followed by an infinitive.) 2. We don’t allow people… Continue reading

Some, any or a/an

January 19, 2012 -

Complete the following sentences using any, some or a/an. Answers 1. Have you got any sugar? 2. If you need any help, just let me… Continue reading

Verbs followed by -ing forms – part II

January 18, 2012 -

Feel like I felt like crying. I feel like swimming. Finish After he finished working, he went to the market. Have you finished writing that… Continue reading