Fill in the blanks with an appropriate tense form.
1. We ..................................... molecular biology this semester.
We use the present continuous to talk about actions or situations that are going on at the moment of speaking or 'around now'.
2. Mike ...................................... with his grandmother.
Simple present is used to talk about facts and more permanent situations.
3. I ...................................... my grandparents last week.
We use the past simple to talk about finished events in the past.
4. Did Rahul ................................ another window yesterday?
After do, does and did, the verb is used in its infinitive form.
5. I .................................... to all the continents in the world.
To talk about things that we have experienced in life, we use the present perfect tense.
6. I ...................................... many setbacks in life.
To talk about things that we have experienced in life, we use the present perfect tense.
7. I ……………………………………… to Shyam for ten years.
To talk about a life experience that started in the past and has continued up to the present, we use a present perfect.
8. .................................. have you lived in Chennai?
Questions in the present perfect usually begin with ‘How long…?’ or ‘Have you ever…?’
9. We ………………………………… in this city for 25 years.
The present perfect continuous tense is used to talk about actions and situations that started in the past and have continued up to the present.
10. I ……………………………….. the plants. What should I do now?
The present perfect tense is used to talk about finished events. The present perfect continuous tense cannot be used to talk about finished events.
11. I …………………………………. my homework. Can I watch TV now?
The present perfect tense is used to talk about finished events. The present perfect continuous tense cannot be used to talk about finished events.
12. I ………………………………. a bath when the telephone …………………………………..
We use the past simple to talk about a short action that happens in the middle of a long action.
Answers
1. We are studying molecular biology this semester.
2. Mike lives with his grandmother.
3. I visited my grandparents last week.
4. Did Rahul break another window yesterday?
5. I have been to all the continents in the world.
6. I have faced many setbacks in life.
7. I have been married to Shyam for ten years.
8. How long have you lived in Chennai?
9. We have been living in this city for 25 years.
10. I have watered the plants. What should I do now?
11. I have done my homework. Can I watch TV now?
12. I was having a bath when the telephone rang.
