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12 (Tense Table)

Dialogue Practice
Henrys mom just gets home from work. Henry
Mom: There was a big earthquake at five this

afternoon. Did you notice that?
Henry: No, I didnt. I was playing basketball
with Hank then.
NBA
Mom: And what are you doing now?
Henry: I am watching an NBA game on TV.

Mom: Can you help me fix my bicycle now?

Henry: Not now. You know I love basketball.

Mom: How about ten oclock?
Henry: Sorry, I will still be watching this
program at ten.
Mom: OK, forget it. Have you finished your
earth science report yet?
Henry: Not yet.

Mom: Whats wrong? You have been working
on it for 2 weeks.
Henry: More than that. I will have been
working on it for a month by tomorrow.

Mom: Hank told me last night that he had
helped you in the library last weekend.
Henry: Yes, he thought I had been working on
it for too long.
Mom: When will you finish it after all?
Henry: Dont worry. I will have finished it by
the time you come home tomorrow.