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WORKSHEET (TENSE REVIEW)
A. Complete this paragraph with the correct form of the verb. Choose between the Present
Perfect Simple or Past Simple.
London has had (to have) an underground system since the 19th century. The London
Underground started (to start) in 1863, when workers and engineers have built (to build) the
Metrepolitan railway. This railway line went(to go) from Paddington Station to Farringdon
Street Station, and steam engines pulled (to pull) the carriages. Eleven more lines have
opened (to open) since then. The world's first underground electric railway opened (to open)
in 1890. This line went (to go) from the City of London to Stockwell. The most modern line is
the Jubilee line, which opened (to open) in 1979. Since the London Underground began (to
begin), many other cities, like New York and Paris, have built (to build) their own systems.
B. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate tense. Look at the time expressions for clues.
1. Juan has been studying (study) English for many years.

2. His sister finished (finish) her English classes last semester.
3. Right now, we are working (work) on a very interesting project.
4. Before the teacher came to class, the students have completed (complete) their
assignments.
5. Sandie and George have continued (continue) their studies for one more year.
6. Iva met (meet) a young man at the supermarket last Saturday.
7. While James and his wife were driving (drive) home, they saw a parade.
8. Tomorrow, Lisa’s brother is going to start (start) his new job.
9. My students always enjoy (enjoy) talking in English in class.
10. Since their family has arrived (arrive) to this country, they are (be) very happy.
11. When Josesito got home, his parents have gone (go) to sleep an hour before.
12. I’m sorry. I cannot walk anymore. I have been walking (walk) for an hour.
C. Fill in the blanks with a form of the verb in parantheses. Use any appropriate verb tense
Two years ago, I got (get) a job at a company called WordTech. Now, I am using(use) computers
at work every day, but before I have came (come) to the United States, I have never touched
(touch-never) a computer. It did not take (take-not) me very long to learn basic computer skills
because I have already taken (take-already) a course in typing. By the time. I left (leave) my
country, I finished (finish) secretarial school. While I was looking (look) for a job here, I was
taking(take) a course in information technology. I have been continuing(continue) to learn new
things since I have started (start) working at WordTech. For example, now I am learning (learn)
how to search for information on the Internet.
D. Fill in the blanks to complete the movie review. Use the correct tense of the verbs given
E.T. by JOE BERNES
Last night, I saw a good movie. The title of the movie was E.T. It was an excellent film. To
my surprise. I laughed (laugh), I cried (cry), and I worried (worry) about the little creature from
space, and I completely enjoyed (enjoy)
the show.
The story is about an extraterrestrial person named E.T. He landed (land) on earth in a flying
saucer. But his space ship departed (depart) without him. A little American boy discovered
(discover) E.T. They played (play) together and they liked (like) each other a lot. But E.T.
missed(miss) his home. He wanted (want) to go back. He planned (plan) his return trip, but
then …
Well, go and see this excellent summer film and find out about E.T.
E. Use the correct form of the verbs
1. The Bartons went (go) to the mountains last weekend. While they were having (have) lunch, a
man fell (fall) down the tree. They took (take) him to the hospital in their car. They visited
(visit) him twice in the hospital since that time. The man is (be) better now and the doctors
say he is going to leave (leave) the hospital soon. When The Bartons visited (visit) him
yesterday, they took (take) him a bunch of flowers. The man was (be) very happy and thanked
(thank) them. Mr. Barton now says he will spend (spend) the next weekend at the seaside and
he hopes (hope) there won’t be (not / be) any more accidents.
2. I finished (finish) school last month and I do not have (not / have) a job yet, but fortunately I
will have (have) a job interview tomorrow. I usually get (get) up early so often sleep(sleep) at
around half past ten. I was (be) a little excited last night and because of this I wanted to watch
(want / watch) TV before I went (go) to bed. There was (be) a film about birds on TV and while
I was sitting (sit) on the sofa, I fell (fall) asleep. Have you ever had (have) a terrible dream?
Well, I had (have) one last night. In my dream I was (be) a parrot and my apartment flat was
(be) on the tenth floor of a big building. A big cat wanted to catch (want / catch) me so I
began to fly (begin / fly). I had (have) nowhere to go (go) because the door was (be) locked.
Suddenly the cat attacked (attack) me. It nearly killed (kill) me. While I was shouting (shout) in
pain, a voice said (say), “ Have you seen (see) my books? I can’t find them.” When I opened
(open) my eyes, I felt (feel) very happy to see (see) my sister. Of course she did not
understand (not /understand) the reason but I gave (give) her a big kiss.
F. Fill in the blanks with Simple Past or Past Perfect Tense
1. I was worried (worry) a lot about her before I heard (hear) that she was safe.
2. I didn’t like the flat. It was (be) much smaller than I thought (think) at first.
3. He told us he has shot (shoot) a big tiger.
4. They have drank (drink) tea after they finished (finish) dinner.
5. She has just folded (fold) the pink apron and placed it in a table drawer when the door
opened (open) and Joe entered (enter).
6. The police wanted to know why he brang (bring) a gun to school.
7. After he has worked (work) at the hospital for two years he has decided (decide) to give up
the job.
8. When I arrived (arrive) at the party John has already gone (go) home.
9. We waited (wait) until the match finished (finish).
10. They have left (leave) the room before the meeting finished (finish).
11. I bought (buy) a new camera before I went (go) to London.
12. I have just turned off (turn off) the lights when the telephone rang (ring).
G. REWRITE or COMBINE the following
1. It rained this morning. The children played in the garden. (while)

The children were playing in the garden while it was raining in the morning.
2. What did you do? The doorbell rang. (when)
What were you doing when the doorbell rang?
3. I walked along Main Street. I realized a man behind me. (when)
When I was walking along Main Street, I realized a man was behind me.
4. I started to play football when I was five. (since)
I have been playing football since I was five.
5. The windows are dirty. I last cleaned them last month. (since)
Since I have not cleaned the windows for a month, they got dirty.
6. He last shaved a week ago. (for)
He hasn’t shaved for a week.
7. Maybe the train leaves at six. I don’t catch it. (If)
If the train leaves at six, I won’t catch it.
8. We slept last night. The robber stole all the jewellery. (as)
As we were sleeping last night, the robber stole all the jewellery.
9. He went to London. He wanted to work there. (to)—so** ?
He wanted to work there so he went to London.
10. They had a picnic. The forest caught fire. (as)
They were having a picnic as the forest caught fire.
11. Paris isn’t as crowded as New York. (comparison)

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WORKSHEET (TENSE REVIEW)

1. Juan has been studying (study) English for many years.

E. Use the correct form of the verbs

F. Fill in the blanks with Simple Past or Past Perfect Tense

G. REWRITE or COMBINE the following

1. It rained this morning. The children played in the garden. (while)

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