Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: simple present, present continuous, present perfect,

present perfect continuous, simple past, past continuous, past perfect, future simple, be going to

*Basic level (osnovni nivo)

**Intermediate level (srednji nivo)

***Advanced level (napredni nivo)

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1. My brother (swim) at the moment. We (not swim). We (watch) him.

2. Sarah (write) an interesting story yesterday.

3. I (study) maths now.

4. She (just/finish) her homework.

5. Giuseppe (arrive) in San Diego a week ago.

6. I think Mary (go) shopping tomorrow.

7. By the time we came back home, they (finish) cleaning the living room.

8. I (already/clean) the floor.

9. My cousin is into sport. He (play) tennis on Fridays and (go) jogging every morning.

10. Last year I (spend) my holiday in Ireland.

11. My grandfather (be) 65 next month.

12. It (not rain) a lot yesterday.

13. What newspaper (she/read) every day?

14. Our company (start) business in 1995.

15. Why (he/play) computer games now?

16. They (play) basketball at the moment.

17. I (send) you the letter last week.

18. A: (you/ever/be) to China?

B: No, never.

19. We (sell) our house two months ago.

20. I (practice) English more next year.

21. (you/ring) me ten minutes ago?

22. My brother (clean) his teeth three times a day. Yesterday he (clean) his teeth only once.

23. Last year Martha (be) 22, so she (be) 23 now.

24. This time last year we (be) in Paris.

25. How often (your dad/take) a dog for a walk?

26. My friend is a writer. He (write) a lot of books since 2005.

27. They (not have) spaghetti for lunch yesterday.

28. We (spend) our last summer holiday in Greece. We (not be) happy with the hotel. Our room (be) very

small and it (not be) very clean.

29. My brother is busy. He (work) on a report since 8 o’clock.

30. What (you/do) now?

31. What (you/do) this evening?

32. What (you/do) yesterday evening?

33. What (you/do) at 9 yesterday morning?

34. Hans (come) from Germany. He (be) born in Dresden.

35. (the postman/be) here yet?

36. It’s 11 and she (not get) up yet.

37. John (never/fly) a kite.

38. We (sleep) in a tent last summer.

39. Sam (have) his mountain bike for two years.

40. Rebecca saw Bill when she (wait) for the bus.

41. I (know) Stewart since 2001.

42. My neighbours (go) to the supermarket every Saturday.

43. Neil (not like) cartoon. He thinks they’re stupid.

44. I (be) on a special diet last month. I only (eat) fruit and I only (drink) water.

45. I wanted to read something but I (not pack) my book.

46. Our cat (catch) three mice yesterday.

47. Look at this beautiful blue butterfly! It (rest) on the flower.

48. Sam (run) to school because he was late.

49. Everyone (fail) the test so the teacher was really angry.

50. Mike is an only child. He (not have) any brothers or sisters.

51. Arthur Conan Doyle (be) born in 1859. He (write) The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

52. Nelly (have) a great time in New York at the moment.

53. I (not know) much about art, but I like some artists.

54. We were tired because we (be) to a party the night before.

55. When they were driving home last night, they (see) a terrible accident.

56. The film wasn’t very good. I (not enjoy) it very much.

57. My mum (sleep) when we came back home.

58. Yesterday I (go) to work at 7 o’clock.

59. What time (he/usually/have) dinner?

60. They are good friends, but each of them (go) to a different school.

61. Tom and Joe are friends. Both of them (live) in the same city.

62. My uncle (tell) me a scary story last week.

63. She (not want) to meet me at the station yesterday.

64. My grandpa (get up) at 5.30 every morning.

65. My granny (make) garlic-flavoured popcorns at the moment.

66. I (write) a letter yesterday.

67. The President (give) a speech now.

68. George was furious. He (stand) up and (leave) the room.

69. Dr Jones (come) to see us two hours ago.

70. Every Christmas my grandpa (send) me a present.

71. Someone (break) a window three days ago.

72. Where (your colleagues/go) last week?

73. John (have) a snack now. He (eat) sushi and wasabi sauce.

74. Miss Franklin (teach) us music. She is very strict.

75. Jonathan (ride) a bike to school every day.

76. While he (ride) a bike, he (see) his old friend.

77. My parents (get) married in 1997.

78. Where (be/you) last night?

79. Jim always (go) to work by car. Yesterday he (go) to work by car.

80. It’s a nice day. I think I (sit) in the garden.

81. (you/see) our new colleague yesterday?

82. It’s Sharon’s birthday next week. We (give) her a present.

83. She (wash) her hair before breakfast this morning.

84. A: My bag is very heavy.

B: I (carry) it for you.

85. A: Is Christine here?

B: No, she (not come) yet.

86. A: (you/ever/be) to Florida?

B: Yes, we (go) there on holiday two years ago.

A: (you/have) a good time?

B: Yes, it (be) great.

87. It was hot in the room, so I (open) the window.

88. Listen! Somebody (sing).

89. I’m tired. I (want) to go home.

90. Kevin (live) in Brazil two years ago.

91. Fred occasionally (eat) in this restaurant, but now he (cook) his meal.

92. My hair is wet. I (just/wash) it.

93. What’s funny? Why (you/laugh)?

94. Before he (move) to Sweden last year, he (live) in Turkey.

95. We (have) a party next Friday.

96. There’s a good film on TV this evening. (you/watch) it?

97. Diane (stop) eating meat last winter.

98. Oh dear! It’s 9 o’clock and I’m not ready. I (be) late.

99. It’s a nice day today but yesterday it (rain) all day.

100. This time yesterday she (watch) her favourite show on TV.

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1. Tim (watch) television while Ellen (read) a book.

2. I usually (work) as a secretary at ABC but this summer I (study) French at a language school in Paris.

That is why I am in Paris.

3. Shhhhhh! Be quiet! Our baby (sleep).

4. I (not have) this much fun since I (be) a kid.

5. When he (wake up) yesterday morning, his mother (already/prepare) breakfast.

6. I can’t take any pictures because I (not buy) batteries for my camera yet.

7. I couldn’t take any picture because I (forget) to bring my camera.

8. You phoned while I (have) a bath.

9. A: I can’t hear the television.

B: I (turn) it up so you can hear it.

10. I think he (be) the next President of the United States.

11. It (be) a busy day yesterday. By the time we (have) a break, we (discuss) three projects.

12. When I (phone), Natasha (have) a piano lesson. Unfortunately, I (interrupt) her.

13. Diane (play) the guitar since she was four.

14. My sister (stay) with me for three weeks now.

15. I haven’t got a car at the moment, so I (go) to work on the bus this week. Usually I (drive) to work.

16. As we (drive) down the hill, a strange object (appear) in the sky.

17. It was very noisy next door. Our neighbours (have) a party.

18. A: I forgot my mobile phone.

B: Don’t worry. I (give) you mine.

19. He’s out of breath. He (run).

20. We are good friends. We (know) each other for years.

21. Tom and John were good friends. They (know) each other for years.

22. We are so excited about our trip next month to France. We (visit) Paris, Grenoble and Nice.

23. Mr Pound is the bank manager. He (be) here for five years.

24. Mr Count (work) as a cashier for twenty-five years. Then he (retire) and (go) to live in the country.

25. I can’t make the meeting tomorrow. I (interview) the candidates for the position of sales manager.

26. The use of the Internet (grow) rapidly these days.

27. I (leave) to Manchester next Thursday.

28. During the week of the conference I (stay) at a nice hotel.

29. While Chris (cook) the dinner yesterday evening, the phone (ring).

30. The River Nile (flow) into the Mediterranean.

31. My boss (fly) on business tomorrow morning.

32. It was warm so I (take) off my coat.

33. George (fall) off the ladder while he (paint) the ceiling.

34. Look at those clouds! It (rain)!

35. If I remember Gordon’s address, I (e-mail) it to you.

36. Hurry up! Everybody (wait) for you.

37. We were in a very difficult position. We (not know) what to do.

38. The peasants (grow) cabbage last year.

39. We were fed up with city life so we (move) to the country.

40. Bill doesn’t want to live in a big city – he (move) to the country.

41. A: What (you/do) when the phone (ring)?

B: I (read) a cookery book.

42. A: Where are my keys?

B: I don’t know. They (be) on the table but they’re not there now.

42. A: Where is Kevin?

B: He (go) out. He (be) back in about an hour.

43. Hello, Tom. I (look) for you all morning. Where have you been?

44. A: Is Ann on holiday this week?

B: No, she (work).

45. Dennis (give) up smoking two years ago. He (use to smoke) 40 cigarettes a day.

46. This is a great party. Everyone (have) a good time.

47. Julia is exhausted. She (work) very hard recently.

48. She can’t answer the phone because she (wash) her hair.

49. When I (wake) up this morning, the sun (shine).

50. A: How long (you/have) your car?

B: I (buy) it two years ago.

51. Please wait here until I (get) back.

52. When I (get) home, my mum (already/do) the ironing.

53. I haven’t got any money because I (shop).

54. We’ve decided to go abroad. We (live) in Norway.

55. We’ll go hiking tomorrow if it (not rain).

56. A: I can’t do this task. It’s too difficult.

B: Don’t worry. I (help) you.

57. What (Charlotte and Diane/argue) about at the moment?

58. I (be) in Africa last year. I (not ride) a camel before that.

59. If he doesn’t work hard he (not pass) his exam.

60. A: Did you remember to book seats?

B: Oh no, I forgot. I (telephone) for them now.

61. A: Why are you carrying that saw?

B: I (shorten) the legs of the dining room table.

62. I’ve bought some blue velvet and I (make) curtains for this room.

63. Tom’s only seventeen and he (already/visit) eleven countries.

64. I (feel) very tired when I got home, so I (go) straight to bed.

65. Normally I (finish) work at 5,but this week I (work) until 6 to earn a bit more money.

66. I really want to read that book. (You/finish) it?

67. A: Would you like some lunch?

B: No, thanks. I (just/have) some.

68. A: What would you like, sir?

B: I (have) a ham and mushroom pizza, please.

69. Perhaps we (see) you here again next summer.

70. I (cook) dinner for everyone on Saturday. Do you want to come?

71. How long (you/have) this wallet?

72. We (be) too late for the train; it had just left.

73. I (never/be) sailing. What is it like?

74. It was late. Most of the shops (close).

75. My brother (not speak) Korean although he (live) in Seoul in the last ten months.

76. It (not rain) this month.

77. The weather (be) warm recently. I don’t think it (be) colder soon.

78. A: Who (break) the window?

B: Not me, I (not do) it.

79. Lucy (read) the last chapter of a horror story, when the door of her room suddenly (open).

80. I (not go) to school yesterday because I (have) a flu.

81. Why (you/talk) so loud? I’m right here.

82. Brian (spend) the next weekend in the countryside.

83. While we (have) a break, I (check) my text messages.

84. I am tired. I think I (go) to bed.

85. The chef (take) out the cake that she (bake) the day before.

86. John (be) a shepherd in the school play next week.

87. If you’re ready, I (explain) how the equipment (operate).

88. The film (already/begin) by the time we (get) to the cinema.

89. When he (mend) the fuse last night he (get) a very bad shock.

90. I (call) John at 7 but it wasn’t necessary because he (already/get) up.

91. When I was a child, I (play) the violin.

92. He (play) for the national team in 65 matches so far.

93. Wait here until I (call) you.

94. Although he (not have) a ticket, Michael was allowed to come in.

95. I can’t go any further. I (sit) on that bench for a while.

96. I’m sure you (have) a good time staying with his family.

97. An important (disappear) from my office. I am furious.

98. Get out of the building! It sounds like the generator (explode).

99. Over the last six months I (learn) how to play the flute.

100. Alice (see) her mother in London most weekends.

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1. A: Did you like the film Star Wars?

B: I don’t know. I (never/see) that film.

2. I’m sorry I can’t hear what you (say) because everybody (talk) so loudly.

3. A: How is the painting going? (you/finish)?

B: No, I haven’t. Painting the ceiling is really difficult, you know.

4. The sun (rise) in the east, remember. It’s behind us so we (travel) west.

5. Melanie: Tom (talk) too much, doesn’t he?

Rita: Yes, and he (always/talk) about football.

6. The actors (arrive) yesterday and (start) rehearsals early this morning.

7. A: Where is David?

B: I (not see) him today, but he (tell) his mum that he’d be in for dinner.

8. Our firm is large. It currently (employ) over 800 people and (offer) a wide range of financial services.

9. When we (sit) in the meeting room, John suddenly (get) a hiccup.

10. I’m sorry, I’m not free at 10. I (meet) Mr Gray for a drink then.

11. James was not free at. He (meet) his business partners then.

12. Bob and I (walk) to the office, when it suddenly (start) to rain.

13. I (go) back home on Sunday. Before I (go), I’d like to visit the museum.

14. I (see) Susan in town yesterday but she (not see) me. She (look) the other way.

15. A: How is your English?

B: Not bad. It (improve) slowly.

16. When we got home last night, we (find) that somebody (break) into the flat.

17. Brenda (come) to see us tomorrow. She (travel) by train and her train (arrive) at 10.15. I (meet) her at

the station.

18. The man sitting next to me on the plane was very nervous. He (never/fly) before.

19. The man sitting next to me on the bus is thrilled and delighted. He (never/see) such beautiful places.

20. A: Hello. Can I speak to Mr Johnson, please?

B: Just a moment. I (get) him.

21. It (be) a beautiful day. The sun (shine) and the birds (sing) so we (decide) to go for a picnic.

22. A: Why (you/walk) so fast today?

B: I (hurry) because I (meet) my mother at 4 o’clock and she (not like) to be kept waiting.

23. I can’t believe it! The driver of that car (sound) his horn for the last ten minutes.

24. Mr Davidson has just phoned me to say that he (not come) back till Wednesday night.

25. When I last (see) her she (hurry) along the road to the station. I (ask) her where she (go) and she

(say), ‘London’, but I don’t think she (speak) the truth because there (not be) any train for London at that

time.

26. A: I (try) to finish this letter for the last half-hour. I wish you’d go away or stop talking.

B: I hardly (say) anything.

27. A: Why (you/make) such a horrible noise?

B: I (lose) my key and I (try) to wake my wife by throwing stones at her window.

A: You (throw) stones at the wrong window. You live next door.

28. I’ve reminded you once; I (not do) it again!

29. When she (try) to pay for something in the shop, she realized she (forget) her credit card.

30. We’re going on holiday tomorrow. I (tell) you all about it when we (come) back.

31. I don’t want to go without you. I (wait) until you (be) ready.

32. A: Has George decided what to do when he (leave) school?

B: Oh, yes. Everything is planned. He (have) a holiday for a few weeks and then he (do) a computer

programming course.

33.My grandfather (die) thirty years ago. I (never/meet) him.

34. By 1960 most of Britain’s old colonies (become) independent.

35. By the time she graduated, she (change) a few seasonal jobs.

36. As I (want) to pass my English exam successfully next year, I (study) harder this term.

37. Before I (go) to London last summer, I (not enjoy) learning English.

38. Laura: Cindy, what are you doing this weekend?

Cindy: I (see) a new play at the theatre.

Laura: Have you got the tickets yet?

Cindy: No, I (get) them this afternoon, actually.

39. A: (you/wear) long hair when were at school?

B: Yes, my mum (insist) on that.

40. My brother (write) several plays. He (just/finish) his second tragedy.

41. A: The clock is slow.

B: It isn’t slow. It (stop).

42. Captain Scott (find) that Amundsen (reach) the South Pole before him.

43. We (just/move) to a new house but we are dissatisfied with it.

44. When I (meet) him two weeks ago, he (tell) me that he (just/return) from the south of France.

45. He always (go) for a walk every morning before his illness.

46. While the two thieves (argue), someone (drive) the car they (steal) two hours before.

47. It was Nora’s first time in an aeroplane. She (be) nervous because she (not fly) before.

48. A: (you/take) part in the competition this year?

B: Yes, our choir (usually/participate). We (win) several prizes so far. We (already/rehearse) for a

couple of weeks now.

49. Vickie (eat) biscuits for half an hour now. Well, it seems she (already/eat) them all.

50. He told me that someone (phone) me while I was out.

51. When my neighbor got home, he (find) that someone (break) into his apartment and (steal) his

money.

52. Dad has bought two tickets. He and mum (go) to the theatre tonight.

53. Don’t wait up for me. I (probably/be) late.

54. Yesterday (be) a beautiful day. The sun (shine) and the birds (sing).

55. Jack (plan) to surprise his parents this evening. He has prepared a great party for their anniversary.

56. In my opinion, all movies (have) 3-D screens soon.

57. Jessica (never/fall) in love before she (meet) Richard two years ago.

58. We (wait) for the tram for nearly half an hour, but it (not arrive) yet so I don’t think we (be able to)

attend the meeting on time.

59. While the children (play) by the lake, one of them (drop) his ball and (try) to get it out himself.

60. When I (have) another look, I (realise) the shirt in the laundry (shrink).

61. I (never/come) across such a big snake in my life. What about you?

62. My wife and I (have) a few problems recently and I have to admit that our relationship (get) a bit

boring since our daughter (leave) for university.

63. The Fuhlers (come) to see us next Saturday. They (not visit) us for two years.

64. I (lead) a very busy life these days. I (prepare) for my final exams and at the same time I (try) to move

to my new apartment. You can’t imagine how tired I am.

65. Do you know what time the 10.45 (arrive) in Chicago? It is a bit late now.

66. Everybody (be) at the office at 8.45 tomorrow as the meeting (start) at 9 o’clock.

67. While climbing onto the mountain top, I (encounter) a strange animal which I (never/see) before.

68. The president was sure that his plan would work out fine as no one (oppose) it up to that time.

69. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Monica (have) an accident as she is a very reckless driver.

70. Gasoline (become) a major problem for people for the last ten years; therefore, during this time

many people (prefer) to sell their cars and buy smaller ones.

71. By the time he was 14, Mozart (compose) an enviable number of musical pieces.

72. Nothing in my life (be) so strong to stop me achieve my goals so far, and I don’t think anything will

be.

73. We (visit) the seashore many times before but last summer we (enjoy) ourselves more than ever.

74. I (play) tennis tomorrow but I (not be able) to do that because I (sprain) my right ankle.

75. A: Have you arranged the accommodation for our guest?

B: I am terribly sorry. I completely (forget) about that. I (do) it now.

76. (you/see) the news? You (not believe) your eyes.

77. I (work) for big companies before. I know how they operate.

78. By the time you (receive) that letter yesterday, Joan (leave) for Morocco.

79. We are out of money because your mum (spend) it all.

80. Harry (drive) for eight hours now. He is completely exhausted.

81. Santa Claus (bring) presents to children for decades.

82. The weatherman says it (rain) after Sunday.

83. When I (turn) on the radio yesterday, I (hear) a song that was popular when I was at school. I (not

hear) it for years, and it (bring) back some great memories.

84. There is only a little cake left because your dad (eat) it in the last three days.

85. Right now Jim (read) the newspaper and Kathy (listen) to the radio. Last night at this time they (do)

the same thing.

86. When Emilio (enter) the room yesterday I (not recognize) him because he (lose) so much weight and

(grow) a beard. He (look) totally different.

87. Even though Sarah says she’s feeling better, I think she (still/lose) weight.

88. It now seems unlikely that Webb (play) in the match against France.

89. He (think) about flying to Madrid, but all the flights were booked up.

90. The Taylors (go) on a cruise around the Mediterranean next month to celebrate their 50th wedding

anniversary.

91. I’m not feeling very well so I think I (see) the doctor some time this week.

92. She walked into the station only to find that the train (leave).

93. Whenever I called in on Samuel, he (talk) on the phone.

94. Since he (rescue) the girl from the frozen pond, he (be) on TV and in the newspapers almost every

day.

95. (you/ever/eat) durian fruit when you lived in Malaysia?

96. I (wash) my hands so I can help you with the cooking.

97. Since I (win) the lottery, my telephone (not stop) ringing. People (phone) to ask how I (spend) the

money.

98. Peterson (win) the tournament four time before he (retire).

99. Peter (suffer) from flue when he was interviewed.

100. When I came in, they (sit) round the fire. Mr Pitt (do) a crossword puzzle, Mrs Pitt (knit) and the

others (read). Mrs Pitt (smile) at me and (say), ‘Come and sit down.’