Advanced Unit 9

1.1 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

I ____________ (think) of living in Ireland at one time. That was before I married Joanne.

Answer explanation

was thinking (Past Continuous)

Used for an action that was happening at a specific time in the past (thinking about living in Ireland).

1.2 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

The roof ____________ (repair) when we visited, so we didn’t really get to see the palace because of all the scaffolding.

Answer explanation

was being repaired (Past Continuous Passive)

Used for describing an action in progress in the past that was being done to something (the roof was under repair).

1.3 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

I ______________ (not ask) you for help if I weren’t in such dire need.

Answer explanation

wouldn’t be asking (Conditional Continuous - Second Conditional)

The continuous form is used here to emphasize an ongoing hypothetical situation (not asking if I weren’t in need).

1.4 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

Welcome on board. The Rocky Mountain train is about to depart. On today’s journey, we _____________ (travel) through some of the country’s most wonderful scenery, so sit back and relax.

Answer explanation

will be travelling (Future Continuous)

Used to describe an action that will be happening at a particular moment in the future (traveling during the journey).

1.5 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

You must ___________ (joke) if you think I’m going to wear that. It’s awful.

Answer explanation

be joking (Present Continuous - Modal must)

"Must be joking" expresses the speaker’s assumption that something is not serious or is unlikely at the moment of speaking.

1.6 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

It ___________ (get) harder to find a good plumber these days.

Answer explanation

is getting (Present Continuous)

Used for a situation that is changing over time (getting harder to find a plumber).

1.7 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

A number of other guests ____________ (join) us before the end of the weekend.

Answer explanation

will be joining (Future Continuous)

Describes an action that will be in progress at a specific point in the future (other guests arriving before the weekend ends).

1.8 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

Jack’s supposed to _____________ (do) his homework upstairs, but I bet he isn’t.

Answer explanation

be doing (Infinitive with Modal Verb - supposed to be doing)

Used to indicate an expectation about an ongoing action (Jack should be doing his homework).

1.9 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

Everything ____________ (do) to track down your missing suitcase, sir. Please take a seat and I’ll inform as soon as I have any news.

Answer explanation

is being done (Present Continuous Passive)

Describes an ongoing passive action in the present (everything is being done to track the suitcase).

1.10 Complete the sentences with the correct continuous forms of the verbs in brackets.

I’ll pick you up at the airport tomorrow. Look out for me. I _____________ (wear) a green pullover.

Answer explanation

‘ll be wearing (Future Continuous)

Used to describe an action that will be happening at a certain moment in the future (wearing a green pullover when arriving at the airport).