Present & Past Tenses

UOE SESSION

• Transformation sentences: Past and Present Tenses

• Grammar in Use: Used to

• Word Formation: An Introduction

What is a Sentence Transformation exercise?

In our context, the transformation of a sentence means changing its form without altering its meaning.  

REVISION TIME!

About the keyword

• You need to use the word given.

• Keys words are always associated with at least one structure (e.g., present perfect tense- FIRST) or idiomatic expression HOME (e.g. to make yourself at home).

Transformation sentences: Past and Present Tenses

• TIPS BEFORE COMPLETING THE EXERCISE:

  1. Before rewriting the sentence, find in Access the correct pattern.

  2. Make sure the new sentence is grammatically correct.

  3. Check the word given is included in the new sentence.

  4. Read the new sentence again and make sure you are keeping the same meaning.

Transformation sentences: Past and Present Tenses

Rewrite the following sentences using the word given in capital letters. Do NOT change the word given.

• Let's work together...

  1. They have never visited a theater before. FIRST [Access, p. 9]

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Transformation sentences: Past and Present Tenses

Rewrite the following sentences using the word given in capital letters. Do NOT change the word given.

• Let's work together...

  2. This is the first time my brother has forgotten the car keys. NEVER [Access, p. 9]

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WORK IN PAIRS. Rewrite the following sentences using the word given in capital letters. Do NOT change the word given. [Access pp. 16-27, 36]

1. It’s ten years since I last visited my uncle. AGO

2. It’s two years since I last ate broccoli. HAVEN’T

3. I last caught a cold a year ago. SINCE

4. The last time I traveled abroad was 2 years ago. FOR

5. How long is it since you last had ice cream? WHEN

6. How long is it since you last played sports? LONG

7. When did you last meet Arthur? SINCE

8. How long ago did you last cook a meal? SINCE

9. The teacher did not start the lesson until all the students had sat down. HAD

10. It was the first time that she had reacted like that. NEVER

USED TO/ BE USED TO/ GET USED TO

• ​Let's check some activities from Access p. 37.

WORK IN PAIRS. Rewrite the following sentences using the word given in capital letters. Do NOT change the word given. [Access p. 37]

1. I am getting accustomed to using the Virtual Classroom. USED

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2. We are familiar with the use of ChatGPT. USED

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3. Before the invention of the internet, we used to communicate by mail. WOULD
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Let's check the homework: Transformation sentences

• Handbook Technology and Telecommunication

Present tenses- activity 23 (p. 95)
Past tenses- activity 30 (pp. 101-102)

• Handbook House and Home

Present Tenses- activity 2.14 (pp. 22-23)
Past Tenses- activity 3.11 (pp. 33-34)

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