Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate

TEST 2 present tenses

Name

1 Spelling. Write the third person singular forms and the -ing forms.
adds

add
do
go
listen
reply

adding agree

enjoy

help

offer

send

begin
forget

hope

push

stop

2 Present simple or progressive the basics. Put in the correct tense (present simple or present progressive).

Where possible, use contracted forms (e.g. hes working NOT he is working).
works
as a lawyer. (work)
Dawn
s
working as a waiter in a caf this summer. (work)
Ben
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

I
football every weekend. (play)
Emmas a vegetarian, but she
eggs. (eat)
He
with his parents until he goes to university. (live)
Water
at over 100 degrees. (boil)
Where are you? I
in front of the cinema can you see me now? (stand)
I
tea and coffee, but Id like some water please. (drink)
Im sorry but I
dinner so I cant talk to you now. (have)

3 Non-progressive or not? Which sentence(s) is/are correct?

Circle A, B or both.

A I dont agree with you.

B Im not agreeing with you.

A I always watch the 10 oclock news on TV.

B Im watching the 10 oclock news now.

1 A I dont know what you mean by unfair.

B I dont know what youre meaning by unfair.
2 A I usually listen to the radio while Im working.
B Im working and Im listening to the radio at the same time.
3 A Im realising that youre angry with me.
B I realise that youre angry with me.
4 A Now I understand what youre saying.
B Now Im understanding what youre saying.
5 A Im not minding waiting if you arent ready yet.
B I dont mind waiting if you arent ready yet.
6 A Im not sure if Im coming; it depends on the weather.
B Im not sure if Im coming; its depending on the weather.
7 A It isnt mattering if you arent ready yet.
B It doesnt matter if you arent ready yet.

8 A Im liking this soup. Whats in it?

B Im not enjoying this soup. Its too salty.

Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate TEST 2 present tenses Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE


4 Non-progressive verbs that change meaning.

Put in the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Where possible, use contracted forms (e.g. Im NOT I am).
see
what you are trying to do. (see)
I
We re seeing
our grandparents this weekend. (see)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

What
I
She
He

you

at? Your glasses. Theyre broken. (look)

enough time to finish my lunch. (not have)
about studying law at university. (think)

that you are being fair. (not feel)

you
a good time? I hope so. (have)
She
like her mother. (look)
I
hes telling the truth this time. (think)
I dont want to invite him. I
the problem. (see)

5 Non-progressive verb responses.

Circle the best replies.

Arestehante shophutniet? (I dont know. / I dont understand. / It doesnt matter.)

1 Do you like listening to music? (It depends. / I dont remember. / I see.)
2 When does the film start? (I know. / I dont remember. / I dont mind.)
3 Im so sorry Im late. (I know. / I think so. / It doesnt matter.)
4 Were going to be late for our flight. (I dont mind. / I dont know. / I hope not.)
5 People should pay more tax. (I dont agree. / I hope not. / It doesnt matter.)
6 Do you understand what Im saying? (I see. / I know. / I think so.)
7 Are you going to pass all your exams? (I see. / I dont mind. / I hope so.)
8 My phone doesnt work. I cant switch it on. (It doesnt matter. / I see. / I know.)

6 Mixed structures. Correct the mistakes or write Correct. (The mistakes may be form or spelling.)
Use contracted forms.

dont see

Were not seeing what your problem is.

Correct
The President believes that the economy is Improving.
1 Whats happenning about your new job? When do you start?
2 We are beginning this concert with some songs from our country.
3 Everything gets so expensive these days.
4 I usually drive to work, but today Im walking.
5 I dont understand what youre wanting me to do.
6 We have a lovely time, thank you.
7 If theyre saying bad things about me, it doesnt mind to me.
8 If he trys to call me, tell him Im not here.
9 Im getting tired of this programme. Its really boring.
10 Do they realise that theyre making a big mistake?
11 At the moment, we all feel that youre wrong.
12 We think about going to Brazil for our holiday this year.
13 I know a great story. This man goes into a shop and says to the shopkeeper
14 I dont play tennis these days.
15 My station is closed and the trains arent stoping there.
16 She isnt working at the moment, but shes trying to get a job.
17 The Statue of Libertys standing on Liberty Island in New York.
18 Tell the children to come inside; theyre getting cold.
19 While the meats cooking, wash the vegetables and put them in boiling water.
20 I always have a list when Im shoping.

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Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate TEST 2 present tenses Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE