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Time phrases

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct time word or phrase(s) to complete the sentences. Sometimes two words or phrases are correct.

People __________ like to read on trains and buses on their way to work.

a)

often

b)

at the time

c)

last week

2.

Choose the correct time word or phrase(s) to complete the sentences. Sometimes two words or phrases are correct.

My hometown has completely changed _________ Iwas a little girl.

a)

when

b)

since

c)

for

3.

Choose the correct time word or phrase(s) to complete the sentences. Sometimes two words or phrases are correct.

He's moving house __________.

a)

soon

b)

recently

c)

next month

4.

Choose the correct time word or phrase(s) to complete the sentences. Sometimes two words or phrases are correct.

Henry bought a house when he was thirty-five. He'd been living with his parents ____________.

a)

already

b)

up to then

c)

in the long term

5.

Choose the correct time word or phrase(s) to complete the sentences. Sometimes two words or phrases are correct.

The two companies are __________ trying to negotiate a deal.

a)

currently

b)

actually

c)

recently

d)

soon

6.

Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in parentheses. Use the time phrases to help.

So you're learning Japanese! How long (a)   it? (you / study)

7.

Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in parentheses. Use the time phrases to help.

She (a)   a new computer when the sales start in two days' time. (buy)

8.

Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in parentheses. Use the time phrases to help.

Finding a secure job (a)   harder for young people in recent years. (become)

9.

Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in parentheses. Use the time phrases to help.

The movie ___ already ____when they arrived at the theater. (start)

(a)  

10.

Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in parentheses. Use the time phrases to help.

I (a)   at the moment so I'll have to call you back. (drive)