Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Choose the correct response to complete each conversation.

A: Why didn't you answer the phone?

B: I was at home. ___________________________________

A: ___________________________________

B: Yes. It was an important meeting and we accomplished a lot.

A: I'm feeling terrible about the team's loss.

B: I'm sorry. ______________________

A: Can you believe it? We could've used our books on the test!

B: I know! ___________________________________

A: I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone last night.

B: ______________________________

A: We've got tickets to the symphony tonight.

B: ______________________

. A: Tony never loses his temper, but he was just yelling at Amanda in the break room.

B: That's very strange. _________________________

A: We shouldn't have taken the train.

B: I know. ___________________

Choose the correct word or words to complete each sentence.

Chung and Tetsu __________ Korea every month for over two years.

Carlos __________ to work since Tuesday. I'm worried about him.

Sonia _________ for a job as an interpreter with the United Nations right now.

The publisher __________ the last chapter of my professor's new book.

Dani _________ the head of the Department of Foreign Languages since 1999.

We've __________ heard from Sanjay. His plane landed safely.

My manager __________ schedules a staff meeting for Tuesday morning.

I've __________ finished packing, so you can take the suitcases downstairs.

Clara __________ in the theater department's production this semester. I'm excited for her.

I __________ Bob for a long time, but I think he's a reliable person.

_______ your time in Bermuda? Enjoy your flight home!

______ a checking account at a local bank now?

Sorry we're late. We __________ my father in the hospital.

How long __________ an attorney?

Nate __________ his final paper, so he's going home now.

Sebastian __________ for over ten hours. Please give her some food.

__________ our team has a good chance of winning the game on Thursday?

The lecturer __________ for an hour by the time we arrived.

We were doing an experiment when the professor's cell phone suddenly ___________.

I __________ my old textbooks, but I didn't get very much money for them.

Sorry I didn't answer the phone, but I _________ for my exam when you called last night.

My mother __________ her medical degree almost thirty years ago.

Tom __________ in Pakistan for ten years, and he considers it his home now.

______ my watch? I really hope so!

By the time they called our names, we __________ the building.

Yesterday, I __________ a seminar on Japanese influence on the architecture of 1920s America.

Jada __________ physics for a long time before the professor recognized her talent.

The museum has purchased paintings by Pablo Picasso __________.

_____ was reviewing the annual report, some new financial data came in.

___ on going before the airlines went on strike?

By the time the snowstorm hit the area, police _____

What is expressed in each sentence? Choose the correct answer.

The ability to acquire a foreign language without formal instruction decreases as people get older.

The French club meets on the first and third Monday of each month.

Rachel knows a lot about Chinese culture.

I've just visited India. I've learned a lot about Indian culture.

I've been living in Barcelona since January.

I haven't filled out my university applications yet.

I've been thinking a lot about your interesting proposal.

I've bought a new pair of shoes for Kara's wedding.

Hannah has been trying to solve a two major problems for our company.

Choose the correct response to complete each conversation.

A: How long did you study Spanish?

B: ____________________

A: What did you do when the alarm sounded?

B: _________________________

A: Where were you when I stopped by last night? You didn't answer the door.

B: ___________________________________

A: Ms. Smith was waiting for the candidate when he called and cancelled the interview.

B: ___________________________

A: By the time we completed the proposal, the deadline had passed.

B: _______________________________

Choose the earlier (first) event or situation.

He had closed his account before the bank stopped its operations.

Choose the earlier (first) event or situation.

When the program was about to begin, Alexis sat down.

Choose the earlier (first) event or situation.

I had been driving for two years before I had my first accident.

Choose the earlier (first) event or situation.

Before she left the company, Hiroko had been chairing many office committees.

Choose the earlier (first) event or situation.

When Cara met Tom, he had already produced several award-winning documentaries.

Choose the earlier (first) event or situation.

I walked over to help the elderly woman, but she had already fallen asleep.

Read the passages. Choose past for a single past time frame, present for a single present time frame, or past to present or present to past for a shifting time frame.

After the hurricane, many people moved further inland to rebuild their homes. It was a difficult time for them, but most people are doing very well in their new homes.

Read the passages. Choose past for a single past time frame, present for a single present time frame, or past to present or present to past for a shifting time frame.

The use of solar energy is a very popular alternative to fossil fuels in some parts of the United States. Two years ago, legislators in some California communities passed several laws to encourage use of solar panels in private homes.

Read the passages. Choose past for a single past time frame, present for a single present time frame, or past to present or present to past for a shifting time frame.

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X were both strong leaders of African-Americans in the 1960s. Theyhad very different philosophies, but their lives ended in similar ways. They both died of gunshot wounds.

Read the passages. Choose past for a single past time frame, present for a single present time frame, or past to present or present to past for a shifting time frame.

When I was a child, I used to go to the library every weekend. I enjoyed reading fiction and poetry. However, as I got older, I began reading more nonfiction. Nowadays, I read a lot of biographies.

Read the passages. Choose past for a single past time frame, present for a single present time frame, or past to present or present to past for a shifting time frame.

Many people are turning to natural medicines to cure their illnesses. More and more doctors are comfortable recommending these natural medicines to their patients. However, most people believe that medicines, such as antibiotics, are also necessary.

Read each sentence and the statements that follow it. Choose the correct statement.

Do you need to mail that letter? I'll do it for you.

With some additional practice, the team is going to do well in the finals.

We're leaving on the train to New York in twenty minutes.

Brad isn't going to do well on the exam. He's missed several important classes.

It's only a little spilled water. I'll clean it up.

Choose the correct word or words to complete each sentence.

Look at that boy on his bike. __________ that tree!​ ​

Choose the correct word or words to complete each sentence.

By the time we learn about polymers, we __________ chemistry for a year!

Choose the correct word or words to complete each sentence.

By the time I complete this cooking class, my clothes __________ anymore!

My plans are almost complete. I think I __________ in Lisbon for the month of May next year.

I promise that __________ you my biology notes tomorrow.

Kelly has decided to continue studying Korean. __________ her major.

At this time tomorrow, Gary and Elena __________ on the slopes in Colorado.

Ten years from now, people still __________ fossil fuels for energy.

When the weather __________ warmer, we'll go swimming.

At this time tomorrow, I __________ with my cousins in Canada.

You can borrow Sam's jacket. He __________ at all.

I'm going to stand on this chair, but it's not stable. __________ it before I stand up?

Don't touch that! __________ because it's very sharp.

Choose the correct response to complete each conversation.

A: I really need a new notebook.

B: Oh, __________________

A: At this time next week, we'll be in Rome!

B: ___________________________________

A: She'll be sleeping when we get home.

B: _______________________

A: Someone is knocking at the door.

B: ______________________

A: That big hole in the middle of the sidewalk is very hazardous!

B: I know. ________________________

Correct the errors in the sentences. Each sentence contains one error. Use contractions when possible.

Students of Arabic usually has problems with grammar.

Correct the errors in the sentences. Each sentence contains one error. Use contractions when possible.

Professor Black no has been home since Sunday.

Correct the errors in the sentences. Each sentence contains one error. Use contractions when possible.

Ms. Kim checks your report right now.

Correct the errors in the sentences. Each sentence contains one error. Use contractions when possible.

I haven't reading your article yet, but it's in my briefcase.

Correct the errors in the sentences. Each sentence contains one error. Use contractions when possible.

Are you having any questions for the mayor?

Change each statement into a question.

We lived in New York for over ten years.

How long _______________________________?

Change each statement into a question.

We were studying in the library when the campus lost power.

What ________________ when the campus lost power?

Change each statement into a question

We were taking an exam yesterday at noon.

What _____________________?

Change each statement into a question

Belinda has visited seven countries in Latin America.

How many __________________?

Write the complete structure of the following tenses.

Past Perfect Continuous

Name the tense.

Subj + had + verb past participle + _____

Give the name of the tense.

Subj + will be + verb present participle + _____

Name the tense

For many years Nikon has produced high quality cameras.

Name the tense.

Looking at the moon I realized how immense our planet is.