The next exercise will help you to remember and review the present and past of verb “BE” the simple present, continuous present, simple past, future “going to” and future “will” tenses.
PRESENT TENSE OF BE
1.- I am in my office
2.-.You _________ very late
3.- He __________ on the top.
4.- She__________ in New York.
5.- Mr. Harris _________ there.
6.- The men __________ angry.
7.- That man __________ my father.
8.- They ______________ not hungry.
PAST TENSE OF BE
1.- I was in my office
SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
1.- He works hard every day. (A)
2.- He doesn’t work hard every day. (N)
3.- Does he work hard every day? (Q)
4.-.Uncle Walter (eat) dinner with us every Sunday
5.- That French girl (speak) English very well.
6.- I frequently (do) my homework on the bus.
CONTINUOUS PRESENT
1.- He is talking to Tom now. (A)
2.- He is not talking to Tom now. (N)
3.- Is he talking to Tom now? (Q)
4.- Miss Stewart (look) at the newspaper now
5.- John and Frank (write) letters at this moment
6.- I (begin) the new lesson right now.
SIMPLE PAST (REGULAR VERBS)
1.- We (finish) the work yesterday
We finished the work yesterday. (A)
2.- We did not finish the work yesterday. (N)
3.- Did we finish the work yesterday. (Q)
4.-.I (like) that movie about President Wilson’s life.
5.- The students (study) those two lessons yesterday
6.- The driver (stop) the bus very quickly.
SIMPLE PAST (IRREGULAR VERBS)
1.- We (go) to a concert
2.- He (bring) his friend.
3.- Frank (take) a course in French last year.
4.- He (drive) very carefully.
5.- You (make) several mistakes in the exercise
6.- I (drink) two cups of coffee yesterday
FUTURE GOING TO
1.- I (finish) it next week.
I am going to finish it next week. (A)
I am not going to finish it next week. (N)
Am I going to finish it week ?. (Q)
2.- He (go) there tomorrow.
3.- We (be) at the meeting.
4.- The teacher (explain) the next lesson to us tomorrow.
5.- The men (repair) the roof of the house the day after tomorrow.
FUTURE WILL
1.- He (leave) early tomorrow.
He will leave early tomorrow. (A)
He won’t leave early tomorrow (N)
Will he leave early tomorrow? (Q)
2.-We (see) him next week.
3.- They (be) here in ten minutes.
4.- The men (be) here at one-thirty this afternoon.
5.- The meeting (begin) at nine o’clock tomorrow night.
REVIEW OF THE PAST TENSE
Use the past tense of the verb in parentheses in each sentence.
1. Mr. Johnson (ride) downtown with his friend today.
2. The two men (carry) the furniture very carefully.
3. Professor Taylor (teach) a different class last year.
4. The students (practice) the new words after their class.
5. We (spend) two and a half weeks in Los Angeles.
NEGATIVES IN THE PAST TENSE
Change the following statements to negatives.
1. The secretary copied the names from the list carefully.
2. Alice ate lunch at the cafeteria with her friends.
3. The students were ready for the examination.
4. Mr. Harris taught at New York University last summer.
5. The teacher noticed the mistake in that sentence.
REVIEW: QUESTIONS WITH BE
Change the following statements to questions.
1. Frank is taking a course in German this semester.
2. The last lesson was difficult for the students.
3. There were a lot of people at Bill’s party last night.
4. It is raining very hard right now.
5. The men are working now.
REVIEW: QUESTIONS WITH DO, DOES AND DID.
Change the following statements to questions.
1. Mr. Wilson flies to Los Angeles once a month.
2. The secretary understood Mr. Wilson’s instructions completely.
3. They watch television every night of the week.
4. Miss Graniero always does her homework very carefully.
5. The two mechanics did that work very quickly.
REVIEW: QUESTIONS WITH WILL.
1. They will return soon.
2. The Andersons will travel to South America by air.
3. There will be a meeting here next Thursday night.
4. Our teacher will explain that lesson to us tomorrow.
5. The men will finish all of their work before next Friday.
NEGATIVES: THE FUTURE WITH WILL
Change the following statements to negatives.
1. He will explain that lesson.
2. Our friends will go to that part of the city tomorrow.
3. The Andersons will leave California before January tenth.
4. Mr. Berg will attend his English class tonight.
5. Uncle Dan will eat dinner with us next Sunday.
MUCH AND MANY
Find the errors.
1. The students had many difficulty with the last lesson.
2. I wrote each new word in the lesson much times.
3. We made much sandwiches.
4. The guests drank many coffee.
5. There was many milk and coffee in the kitchen.
THIS, THAT, THESE AND THOSE.
Find the errors.
1. These is your briefcase. 6. Are that students working?
2. This are your books. 7. Does those seem difficult?
3. These goes on this lines. 8. Are that your gloves?.
4. These go on this line. 9. Do those feel comfortable?
5. Do that men speak English? 10. Is those boy reading now?.
lunes, 23 de noviembre de 2009
lunes, 16 de noviembre de 2009
LEGAL CASE 1
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO
FACULTAD DE DERECHO
ENGLISH FOR LAW
STUDENT: MUÑOZ RODRÍGUEZ LUIS FERNANDO
Vernonia v. Acton
Citation: 115 S. Ct. 2386 (1995) Concepts: Student Search and Seizure
Facts
Vernonia school district of Oregon, concerned about the drug problem among athletes and students in their own school community and America in general, sought to reduce the problem by creating a student-athlete drug policy. School officials worried that drug use by athletes might produce more risk of sports-related injuries. The Vernonia school district student-athlete drug policy authorized urinalysis drug testing of student athletes. James Acton refused the urinalysis test and was disallowed participation in the school’s junior high football program.
Issue
Does drug testing of students athletes violate their protection against unreasonable search and seizure provided in the Fourth Amendment?
Opinion
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States reasoned that drug testing of student athletes was constitutional. The Court accepted the argument that student rights were lessened at school if it was necessary to maintain student safety and to fulfill the educational mission of the school.
1. Where is the name of the school ?
2. What is the main issue in the text?
3. Who refuse the urinalysis test?
4. What is the decision of the court?
5. What argument dos the court accept?
FACULTAD DE DERECHO
ENGLISH FOR LAW
STUDENT: MUÑOZ RODRÍGUEZ LUIS FERNANDO
Vernonia v. Acton
Citation: 115 S. Ct. 2386 (1995) Concepts: Student Search and Seizure
Facts
Vernonia school district of Oregon, concerned about the drug problem among athletes and students in their own school community and America in general, sought to reduce the problem by creating a student-athlete drug policy. School officials worried that drug use by athletes might produce more risk of sports-related injuries. The Vernonia school district student-athlete drug policy authorized urinalysis drug testing of student athletes. James Acton refused the urinalysis test and was disallowed participation in the school’s junior high football program.
Issue
Does drug testing of students athletes violate their protection against unreasonable search and seizure provided in the Fourth Amendment?
Opinion
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States reasoned that drug testing of student athletes was constitutional. The Court accepted the argument that student rights were lessened at school if it was necessary to maintain student safety and to fulfill the educational mission of the school.
1. Where is the name of the school ?
2. What is the main issue in the text?
3. Who refuse the urinalysis test?
4. What is the decision of the court?
5. What argument dos the court accept?
miércoles, 21 de octubre de 2009
THE FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONALS
THE FIRST CONDITIONAL
1 The teacher will explain that part if you ask him.
2 If Harry (invite) me, I will probably go to the party.
3 You will have enough time to eat lunch if you (get) here early.
4 If Tom (see) Miss Irwin, he´ll give her your message.
5 If I (decide) to join the club, I will fill out this application blank.
6 We will get there before midnight if the train (arrive) on time.
7. If Mr. Burton (need) any assistance, I will tell you right away.
8. Father will surely get wet today if he (take, not) his umbrella.
9 If you (be, not) more careful in the future, you´ll have an accident.
10 If Betty (like, not) this sweater, can she exchange it at the store?
THE SECOND CONDITIONAL
UNREAL CONDITIONS: PRESENT AND FUTURE
1 If I (have) the day off tomorrow, I ___________ go to the beach.
2 If I (have) a million dollars right now, I _________________ around the world.
3 If I (be) the president of this country, I _______________ change certain things.
4 If that man (work) harder, he could earn more money.
5 If I (be) in your place, I would accept Mr. Anderson´s offer.
6 The world would be a better place if ________________________________
7 If everybody dressed the same way, _________________________________
8 I wouldn´t do that if ___________________________________________
9 If I had more free time, ________________________________________
10 If I spoke Japanese fluently, ___________________________________
ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, PUT THE CORRECT WORD IN THE BLANK SPACE.
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
The States Parties to the present Convention, . . .
Convinced that the full and complete development of a country, the welfare of the world and the cause of peace require the maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.
Bearing in mind the great contribution of women to the welfare of the family and the development of society, so far not fully recognized, the social significance of maternity and the role of both parents in the family and in the upbringing of children, and aware that the role of women in procreation should not be the basis for discrimination but that the upbringing of children requires a sharing of responsibility between men and women and society as a whole.
Aware that a change in the traditional role of men as well as the role of women in society and in the family is needed to achieve full equality between men and women, . . .
Have agreed on the following:
Part 1
Article 1
equality
cultural
convention
sex
marital
Political
distinction
For the purposes of the present __________________ the term “discrimination against women” shall mean any ________________, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of _________________ which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their _______________ status, on a basis of ___________________ of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the ________________, economic, social, __________________, civil or any other field.
Article 2
eliminating condemn forms
State Parties _______________ discrimination against women in all its ______________, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of _________________ discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake:
constitutions quality
legislation principle.
a) To embody the ____________________ of the __________________ of men and women in their national ______________________ or other appropriate ________________ if not yet incorporated therein and to ensure, through law and other appropriate means, the practical realization of this principle;
sanctions adopt prohibiting
b) To ________________ appropriate legislative and other measures, including ____________ where appropriate, ______________ all discrimination against women;
protection institutions establish tribunals competent
c) To _______________ legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through ______________ national ____________ and other public ______________ the effective ______________ of women against any act of discrimination.
obligation refrain authorities
d) To _______________ from engaging in any act or practice of discrimination against women and to ensure that public ______________ and institutions shall act in conformity with this ______________.
person organization eliminate
e) To take all appropriate measures to ______________ discrimination against women by any _________________, _________________ or enterprise.
abolish practices modify regulations
f) To take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to _______________ or_________________ existing laws, _________________, customs and_______________ which constitute discrimination against women;
repeal constitute penal
g) To _______________ all national _______________ provisions which ______________ discrimination against women;
Article 3
guaranteeing economic exercise
States Parties shall take in all fields, in particular in the political, social, _______________, and cultural fields, all appropriate measures, including legislation, to ensure the full development and advancement of women, for the purpose of ______________ them the _________________ and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms on a basis of equality with men.
1 The teacher will explain that part if you ask him.
2 If Harry (invite) me, I will probably go to the party.
3 You will have enough time to eat lunch if you (get) here early.
4 If Tom (see) Miss Irwin, he´ll give her your message.
5 If I (decide) to join the club, I will fill out this application blank.
6 We will get there before midnight if the train (arrive) on time.
7. If Mr. Burton (need) any assistance, I will tell you right away.
8. Father will surely get wet today if he (take, not) his umbrella.
9 If you (be, not) more careful in the future, you´ll have an accident.
10 If Betty (like, not) this sweater, can she exchange it at the store?
THE SECOND CONDITIONAL
UNREAL CONDITIONS: PRESENT AND FUTURE
1 If I (have) the day off tomorrow, I ___________ go to the beach.
2 If I (have) a million dollars right now, I _________________ around the world.
3 If I (be) the president of this country, I _______________ change certain things.
4 If that man (work) harder, he could earn more money.
5 If I (be) in your place, I would accept Mr. Anderson´s offer.
6 The world would be a better place if ________________________________
7 If everybody dressed the same way, _________________________________
8 I wouldn´t do that if ___________________________________________
9 If I had more free time, ________________________________________
10 If I spoke Japanese fluently, ___________________________________
ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, PUT THE CORRECT WORD IN THE BLANK SPACE.
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
The States Parties to the present Convention, . . .
Convinced that the full and complete development of a country, the welfare of the world and the cause of peace require the maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.
Bearing in mind the great contribution of women to the welfare of the family and the development of society, so far not fully recognized, the social significance of maternity and the role of both parents in the family and in the upbringing of children, and aware that the role of women in procreation should not be the basis for discrimination but that the upbringing of children requires a sharing of responsibility between men and women and society as a whole.
Aware that a change in the traditional role of men as well as the role of women in society and in the family is needed to achieve full equality between men and women, . . .
Have agreed on the following:
Part 1
Article 1
equality
cultural
convention
sex
marital
Political
distinction
For the purposes of the present __________________ the term “discrimination against women” shall mean any ________________, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of _________________ which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their _______________ status, on a basis of ___________________ of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the ________________, economic, social, __________________, civil or any other field.
Article 2
eliminating condemn forms
State Parties _______________ discrimination against women in all its ______________, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of _________________ discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake:
constitutions quality
legislation principle.
a) To embody the ____________________ of the __________________ of men and women in their national ______________________ or other appropriate ________________ if not yet incorporated therein and to ensure, through law and other appropriate means, the practical realization of this principle;
sanctions adopt prohibiting
b) To ________________ appropriate legislative and other measures, including ____________ where appropriate, ______________ all discrimination against women;
protection institutions establish tribunals competent
c) To _______________ legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through ______________ national ____________ and other public ______________ the effective ______________ of women against any act of discrimination.
obligation refrain authorities
d) To _______________ from engaging in any act or practice of discrimination against women and to ensure that public ______________ and institutions shall act in conformity with this ______________.
person organization eliminate
e) To take all appropriate measures to ______________ discrimination against women by any _________________, _________________ or enterprise.
abolish practices modify regulations
f) To take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to _______________ or_________________ existing laws, _________________, customs and_______________ which constitute discrimination against women;
repeal constitute penal
g) To _______________ all national _______________ provisions which ______________ discrimination against women;
Article 3
guaranteeing economic exercise
States Parties shall take in all fields, in particular in the political, social, _______________, and cultural fields, all appropriate measures, including legislation, to ensure the full development and advancement of women, for the purpose of ______________ them the _________________ and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms on a basis of equality with men.
miércoles, 7 de octubre de 2009
THE FUTURE TENSE: WILL & GOING TO
THE FUTURE TENSE WITH WILL
Use the future tense of the verb in parentheses in each sentence. Use only the future tense with will.
1.- He (leave) early tomorrow.
2.- We (see) him next week.
3.- They (be) here in ten minutes.
4.- The meeting (begin) at nine o’clock tonight.
5.- I (give) Mr. Brown your message tomorrow night.
6.- Mr. Moore (read) that story to the students next Monday.
7.- The janitor (lock) the door to the office at 6:30 p.m.
8.- We (have) an important holiday two months from now.
9.- The men (be) here at one-thirty this afternoon.
10.- I (remind) Mr. Wilson of his appointment with you tonight.
11.- Mr. Johnson’s wife (buy) refreshments for the party.
12.- All of the people (be) ready at ten o’clock tomorrow morning.
13.- Mr. Pennyweight (return) to England a week from tomorrow.
14.- Our friends (meet) us at the subway station at five o’clock.
USING THE FUTURE TENSE
Change the verb in each sentence to the future tense with will. If necessary, change the expression or time (change yesterday to tomorrow), etc.
1.- We ate lunch with John.
2.- I returned and asked him.
3.- John spoke to the director’s secretary about that matter.
4.- Charles went to the movies with his friends last night.
5.- The Wilsons flew to Brazil and Argentina last year.
6.- The clerk wrapped the package and gave her the change.
7.- Our guests saw almost all of the city during their vacation.
8.- The student wrote a description of his city for the teacher.
9.- My friend Edward lent me the money a week ago.
10.- Bill sold his camera to Fred and bought a new one.
11.- They read that historical novel three weeks ago.
12.- Mr. Johnson wore his new winter overcoat to work.
13.- My secretary got to the office on time this morning.
14.- We got up early and had our breakfast at 7:30.
THE FUTURE TENSE GOING TO.
Use the future tense of the verb in parentheses in each sentence. Use only the future tense with going.
1.- I (finish) it next week.
2.- He (go) there tomorrow.
3.- We (be) at the meeting.
4.- I (return) and (ask) him.
5.- The teacher (explain) the next lesson to us tomorrow.
6.- We (attend) that conference in St. Louis next month.
7.- I (study) my English lessons with my friends tonight.
8.- Mr. Wilson and Mr. Johnson (be) in the office all afternoon.
9.- We (go) to the movies with our friends tomorrow night.
10.- Miss Anderson (invite) all of her friends to her party.
11.- Mr. Harris (teach) a different English class next year.
12.- My brother (go) to Baltimore with me next week.
13.- The men (repair) the roof of the house the day after tomorrow.
14.- There (be) an important meeting here next Thursday evening.
USING THE FUTURE TENSE.
Change the verb in each sentence to the future with go. If necessary, change the expression of time. (change yesterday to tomorrow)
1.- We went there last night.
2.- I saw him two days ago.
3.- The students read the assignment carefully yesterday.
4.- John spoke to Professor Taylor about that last Thursday.
5.- Mr. and Mrs. Brown bought a new house last year.
6.- Mr. Foster quit his job with the Ajax Company.
7.- I sent my friend a letter and told him about everything.
8.- Mr. Moore was the teacher of this class last year.
9.- She picked up the paper and threw it into the wastebasket.
10.- Tom and Bill had dinner with Mr. Moore and Mr. Harris.
11.- Mrs. Johnson wore her new spring coat to the party yesterday.
12.- The president made an important announcement over the radio.
13.- My wife bought a new winter overcoat this week.
14.- The Browns sold their old house last year and bought a new one.
QUESTIONS: THE FUTURE WITH GO
Change the following statements to questions. Notice the examples.
1 He is going to leave early. Is he going to leave early?
2 They are going to be there. Are they going to be there?
3 Bill Brown is going to eat lunch with us today.
4 Mr. Foster is going to quit his job with the Ajax Company.
5 All of the students are going to go to the lecture tonight.
6 You are going to accept his offer for a job with that company.
7 There is going to be a party here next Friday night.
8 His friends are going to leave here the day after tomorrow.
9 Professor Moore is going to explain that lesson to them.
10 We are going to watch that television program tonight.
11 Both Fred and Tom are going to be at the meeting tomorrow.
12 Mrs. Johnson is going to wear her new dress this evening.
13 Mr. Brown is going to take his vacation in August.
14 Frank´s friends are going to go to the movies with us tonight .
Use the future tense of the verb in parentheses in each sentence. Use only the future tense with will.
1.- He (leave) early tomorrow.
2.- We (see) him next week.
3.- They (be) here in ten minutes.
4.- The meeting (begin) at nine o’clock tonight.
5.- I (give) Mr. Brown your message tomorrow night.
6.- Mr. Moore (read) that story to the students next Monday.
7.- The janitor (lock) the door to the office at 6:30 p.m.
8.- We (have) an important holiday two months from now.
9.- The men (be) here at one-thirty this afternoon.
10.- I (remind) Mr. Wilson of his appointment with you tonight.
11.- Mr. Johnson’s wife (buy) refreshments for the party.
12.- All of the people (be) ready at ten o’clock tomorrow morning.
13.- Mr. Pennyweight (return) to England a week from tomorrow.
14.- Our friends (meet) us at the subway station at five o’clock.
USING THE FUTURE TENSE
Change the verb in each sentence to the future tense with will. If necessary, change the expression or time (change yesterday to tomorrow), etc.
1.- We ate lunch with John.
2.- I returned and asked him.
3.- John spoke to the director’s secretary about that matter.
4.- Charles went to the movies with his friends last night.
5.- The Wilsons flew to Brazil and Argentina last year.
6.- The clerk wrapped the package and gave her the change.
7.- Our guests saw almost all of the city during their vacation.
8.- The student wrote a description of his city for the teacher.
9.- My friend Edward lent me the money a week ago.
10.- Bill sold his camera to Fred and bought a new one.
11.- They read that historical novel three weeks ago.
12.- Mr. Johnson wore his new winter overcoat to work.
13.- My secretary got to the office on time this morning.
14.- We got up early and had our breakfast at 7:30.
THE FUTURE TENSE GOING TO.
Use the future tense of the verb in parentheses in each sentence. Use only the future tense with going.
1.- I (finish) it next week.
2.- He (go) there tomorrow.
3.- We (be) at the meeting.
4.- I (return) and (ask) him.
5.- The teacher (explain) the next lesson to us tomorrow.
6.- We (attend) that conference in St. Louis next month.
7.- I (study) my English lessons with my friends tonight.
8.- Mr. Wilson and Mr. Johnson (be) in the office all afternoon.
9.- We (go) to the movies with our friends tomorrow night.
10.- Miss Anderson (invite) all of her friends to her party.
11.- Mr. Harris (teach) a different English class next year.
12.- My brother (go) to Baltimore with me next week.
13.- The men (repair) the roof of the house the day after tomorrow.
14.- There (be) an important meeting here next Thursday evening.
USING THE FUTURE TENSE.
Change the verb in each sentence to the future with go. If necessary, change the expression of time. (change yesterday to tomorrow)
1.- We went there last night.
2.- I saw him two days ago.
3.- The students read the assignment carefully yesterday.
4.- John spoke to Professor Taylor about that last Thursday.
5.- Mr. and Mrs. Brown bought a new house last year.
6.- Mr. Foster quit his job with the Ajax Company.
7.- I sent my friend a letter and told him about everything.
8.- Mr. Moore was the teacher of this class last year.
9.- She picked up the paper and threw it into the wastebasket.
10.- Tom and Bill had dinner with Mr. Moore and Mr. Harris.
11.- Mrs. Johnson wore her new spring coat to the party yesterday.
12.- The president made an important announcement over the radio.
13.- My wife bought a new winter overcoat this week.
14.- The Browns sold their old house last year and bought a new one.
QUESTIONS: THE FUTURE WITH GO
Change the following statements to questions. Notice the examples.
1 He is going to leave early. Is he going to leave early?
2 They are going to be there. Are they going to be there?
3 Bill Brown is going to eat lunch with us today.
4 Mr. Foster is going to quit his job with the Ajax Company.
5 All of the students are going to go to the lecture tonight.
6 You are going to accept his offer for a job with that company.
7 There is going to be a party here next Friday night.
8 His friends are going to leave here the day after tomorrow.
9 Professor Moore is going to explain that lesson to them.
10 We are going to watch that television program tonight.
11 Both Fred and Tom are going to be at the meeting tomorrow.
12 Mrs. Johnson is going to wear her new dress this evening.
13 Mr. Brown is going to take his vacation in August.
14 Frank´s friends are going to go to the movies with us tonight .
martes, 29 de septiembre de 2009
THE PAST TENSE
THE PAST TENSE OF REGULAR VERBS
Use the past tense form of the verb in parentheses in each sentence.
1. We (finish) the work yesterday. We finished the work yesterday.
2.- Frank (borrow) some money from his friend last night.
3.- I (like) that movie about President Wilson´s life.
4.- That company (hire) twenty new workers last year.
5.- Mr. Harris (explain) the lesson to us very carefully.
6.- The students (study) those two lessons yesterday.
7.- Everyone (enjoy) the party very much last night.
8.- The driver (stop) the bus very quickly.
9.- The clerk (count) the money two or three times.
10.- My friend (help) me with my homework this afternoon.
11.- Mr. Berg (describe) his trip to us after class yesterday.
12.- My sister (stay) in Europe for two and a half months.
13.- All of the students (copy) the assignment carefully.
14.- The secretary (omit) two or three names from the list.
QUESTIONS IN THE PAST TENSE
Change the following statements to questions. Study the first two examples carefully.
1 They finished the work. Did they finish the work?
2 They were in their office. Were they in their office?
3 Mr. and Mrs. Wilson visited their friends in Detroit.
4 The teacher told the students the answer to the question.
5 That movie about Wilson’s life was interesting.
6 Mr. Harris explained the meaning of the word to her.
7 Those men from South America were at the meeting.
8 The students studied carefully for the examination.
9 The Wilsons sold their house at a low price.
10 The last lesson was very difficult for the students.
11. Their friends watched that television program last night.
12 The man read the instructions in the book very carefully.
13 There were many people at the party last Friday night.
NEGATIVES IN THE PAST TENSE
Change the following statements to negatives.
1 He worked very hard.
2 He was at the meeting.
3 The secretary copied the names from the list carefully.
4 Alice ate lunch at the cafeteria with her friends.
5 The students were ready for the examination.
6 Mr. Harris taught at New York University last summer.
7 The teacher noticed the mistake in that sentence.
9 The last two lessons were very difficult for me.
10 The students brought their dictionaries to class yesterday.
11 The director agreed with his assistants on that matter.
12 There were many people in the audience last night.
13 Mr. Johnson prepared that report for Mr. Wilson.
14 Our friends went to the movies with us on Saturday night.
Use the past tense form of the verb in parentheses in each sentence.
1. We (finish) the work yesterday. We finished the work yesterday.
2.- Frank (borrow) some money from his friend last night.
3.- I (like) that movie about President Wilson´s life.
4.- That company (hire) twenty new workers last year.
5.- Mr. Harris (explain) the lesson to us very carefully.
6.- The students (study) those two lessons yesterday.
7.- Everyone (enjoy) the party very much last night.
8.- The driver (stop) the bus very quickly.
9.- The clerk (count) the money two or three times.
10.- My friend (help) me with my homework this afternoon.
11.- Mr. Berg (describe) his trip to us after class yesterday.
12.- My sister (stay) in Europe for two and a half months.
13.- All of the students (copy) the assignment carefully.
14.- The secretary (omit) two or three names from the list.
QUESTIONS IN THE PAST TENSE
Change the following statements to questions. Study the first two examples carefully.
1 They finished the work. Did they finish the work?
2 They were in their office. Were they in their office?
3 Mr. and Mrs. Wilson visited their friends in Detroit.
4 The teacher told the students the answer to the question.
5 That movie about Wilson’s life was interesting.
6 Mr. Harris explained the meaning of the word to her.
7 Those men from South America were at the meeting.
8 The students studied carefully for the examination.
9 The Wilsons sold their house at a low price.
10 The last lesson was very difficult for the students.
11. Their friends watched that television program last night.
12 The man read the instructions in the book very carefully.
13 There were many people at the party last Friday night.
NEGATIVES IN THE PAST TENSE
Change the following statements to negatives.
1 He worked very hard.
2 He was at the meeting.
3 The secretary copied the names from the list carefully.
4 Alice ate lunch at the cafeteria with her friends.
5 The students were ready for the examination.
6 Mr. Harris taught at New York University last summer.
7 The teacher noticed the mistake in that sentence.
9 The last two lessons were very difficult for me.
10 The students brought their dictionaries to class yesterday.
11 The director agreed with his assistants on that matter.
12 There were many people in the audience last night.
13 Mr. Johnson prepared that report for Mr. Wilson.
14 Our friends went to the movies with us on Saturday night.
miércoles, 23 de septiembre de 2009
THE CONTINUOUS PRESENT TENSE & IRREGULAR VERBS
“RIGHT NOW”
Read this story. Study the verbs carefully.
My name is James Johnson. I am in the office manager of the Ajax Company. I am in the office of the company now. I am sitting at my desk right now.
I am working on a report for Mr. Wilson. He is my boss. Miss Peters is helping me with the report. She is my secretary. She is sitting beside my desk. But she isn’t writing in her notebook. I am not dictating to her at this moment. We are not working. We are resting for a few minutes. I am looking around the office right now.
Mr. Wilson isn’t working in his office. I see four people at the end of the room. Mr. Wilson is with the people. He is taking the people through our office. He is telling the people about our methods. The are listening to Mr. Wilson carefully.
Miss Stewart is wearing a blue dress today. She is sitting at her desk. She is talking over the telephone. She is writing in her notebook at the same time. Someone is giving important information to her over the telephone right now.
There are twenty people in the room. Everyone is working hard right now. Three or four people are writing letters. Some people are studying important papers. Smith and Green are not here right now. They are not writing reports. They are collecting information for me.
I hear some noise in the hall. There are three workers there. The three men are fixing the floor in the hall. They are talking and laughing. They are also hitting the floor with hammers.
QUESTIONS AND NEGATIVES
1 Is Miss Peters helping Mr. Johnson right now?
2 Is Miss Peters sitting at her own desk now?
3 Is Mr. Johnson dictating to Miss Peters now?
4 Is Miss Peters writing in her notebook right now?
5 Are Mr. Johnson and Miss Peters working on a report?
6 Are they working on the report right at this moment?
7 Are they resting for a few minutes?
8 Is Mr. Johnson looking around the office now?
9 Is Mr. Wilson in his private office right now?
10 Does Mr. Johnson see many people in the office?
11 Are the four customers with Mr. Wilson now?
12 Is Mr. Wilson with the four visitors now?
13 Is Mr. Wilson talking to the four people right now?
14 Are the people listening to Mr. Wilson carefully?
15 Is Miss Stewart sitting beside Mr. Johnson right now?
16 Is Miss Stewart talking to someone at this moment?
17 Are there very many people in the office now?
18 Are Smith and Green in the main office now?
19 Are Smith and Green helping Mr. Johnson now?
20 Does Mr. Johnson hear noise in the hall?
21 Are the three workers talking and laughing?
22 Are they also hitting the floor with hammers?
THE VERBS AM, IS AND ARE
Write am, is, or are in the blank space in each sentence.
1 Mr. Wilson _____________ talking to visitors right now.
2 I _________ sitting at my desk right at this moment.
3 Miss Peters _____________ helping me with a report now.
4 We ______________ working on the report right now.
5 I _________________ looking around the office at this moment.
6 The people ___________ listening to Mr. Wilson carefully.
7 He ______________ telling the people about our methods.
8 Everyone _______________ working very hard right now.
9 Some people ______________ studying important papers now.
10 Smith and Green ______________ collecting information now.
11 The men _________________ fixing the floor in the hall right now.
12 They ____________ also making much noise at this moment.
THE CONTINUOUS PRESENT TENSE
Use the continuous present tense of each verb. Write the verb in the blank space.
1 (work) He _______________ on a report right now.
2 (study) We ________________ some important papers.
3 (help) She ________________ me with the report now.
4 (sit) The men _______________ at their desks now.
5 (write) The two girls ________________ letters.
6 (work) Everyone __________________ very hard right now.
7 (watch) I _________________ my boss and the visitors.
8 (listen) They ________________ to Mr. Wilson carefully.
9 (talk) Someone ________________ to Miss Stewart now.
10 (dictate) Mr. Adams _______________ letters right now.
11 (collect) Smith and Green_____________ information.
12 (talk) She ______________ and _______________ at the same time.
(write)
13 (talk) The men_____________ and _________________ right now.
(laugh)
IRREGULAR VERB QUIZ (2)
Select the correct verb for each sentence. Use each verb only once. Use only the past tense form the verb.
build
1. Last year, this class began at 8:30 p.m.
put
2. Mary __________________ on the slippery steps today.
fall
3. The Browns _______________ a new house last year.
feel
4. The thief ________________ jewelry from that store.
fly
5. Miss Davis _______________ to Cuba with her sister.
bite
6. Frank _________________ us a long letter last week.
steal
7. He __________________ his hand with a sharp knife.
tear
8. Mary ________________ her new dress to the party.
cut
9. Bill ________________ me fifteen dollars yesterday
begin
10. The man _______________ the door very quietly.
write
11. Mr. Wilson __________________ the car carefully.
drive
12. She ________________ the dictionary beside the typewriter
lend
13. We _______________ happy because of the news.
shut
14. The dog ______________ me and _____________ my clothes.
wear
IRREGULAR VERB QUIZ (3)
Select the correct verb for each sentence. Use each verb only once. Use only the past tense form the verb.
teach
1. The men ___________ for Chicago last Tuesday
win
2. Frank ______________ on the slippery steps today.
fall
3. The Browns _______________ a new house last year.
feel
4. The thief ________________ jewelry from that store
fly
5. Miss Davis _______________ to Cuba with her sister.
bite
6. Frank _________________ us a long letter last week.
steal
7. He __________________ his hand with a sharp knife.
tear
8. Mary ________________ her news dress to the party.
cut
9. Bill ________________ me fifteen dollars yesterday
begin
10. The man _______________ the door very quietly.
write
11. Mr. Wilson __________________ the car carefully.
drive
12. She ________________ the dictionary beside the typewriter
lend
13. We _______________ happy because of the news
shut
14. The dog ______________ me and _____________ my clothes.
wear
Read this story. Study the verbs carefully.
My name is James Johnson. I am in the office manager of the Ajax Company. I am in the office of the company now. I am sitting at my desk right now.
I am working on a report for Mr. Wilson. He is my boss. Miss Peters is helping me with the report. She is my secretary. She is sitting beside my desk. But she isn’t writing in her notebook. I am not dictating to her at this moment. We are not working. We are resting for a few minutes. I am looking around the office right now.
Mr. Wilson isn’t working in his office. I see four people at the end of the room. Mr. Wilson is with the people. He is taking the people through our office. He is telling the people about our methods. The are listening to Mr. Wilson carefully.
Miss Stewart is wearing a blue dress today. She is sitting at her desk. She is talking over the telephone. She is writing in her notebook at the same time. Someone is giving important information to her over the telephone right now.
There are twenty people in the room. Everyone is working hard right now. Three or four people are writing letters. Some people are studying important papers. Smith and Green are not here right now. They are not writing reports. They are collecting information for me.
I hear some noise in the hall. There are three workers there. The three men are fixing the floor in the hall. They are talking and laughing. They are also hitting the floor with hammers.
QUESTIONS AND NEGATIVES
1 Is Miss Peters helping Mr. Johnson right now?
2 Is Miss Peters sitting at her own desk now?
3 Is Mr. Johnson dictating to Miss Peters now?
4 Is Miss Peters writing in her notebook right now?
5 Are Mr. Johnson and Miss Peters working on a report?
6 Are they working on the report right at this moment?
7 Are they resting for a few minutes?
8 Is Mr. Johnson looking around the office now?
9 Is Mr. Wilson in his private office right now?
10 Does Mr. Johnson see many people in the office?
11 Are the four customers with Mr. Wilson now?
12 Is Mr. Wilson with the four visitors now?
13 Is Mr. Wilson talking to the four people right now?
14 Are the people listening to Mr. Wilson carefully?
15 Is Miss Stewart sitting beside Mr. Johnson right now?
16 Is Miss Stewart talking to someone at this moment?
17 Are there very many people in the office now?
18 Are Smith and Green in the main office now?
19 Are Smith and Green helping Mr. Johnson now?
20 Does Mr. Johnson hear noise in the hall?
21 Are the three workers talking and laughing?
22 Are they also hitting the floor with hammers?
THE VERBS AM, IS AND ARE
Write am, is, or are in the blank space in each sentence.
1 Mr. Wilson _____________ talking to visitors right now.
2 I _________ sitting at my desk right at this moment.
3 Miss Peters _____________ helping me with a report now.
4 We ______________ working on the report right now.
5 I _________________ looking around the office at this moment.
6 The people ___________ listening to Mr. Wilson carefully.
7 He ______________ telling the people about our methods.
8 Everyone _______________ working very hard right now.
9 Some people ______________ studying important papers now.
10 Smith and Green ______________ collecting information now.
11 The men _________________ fixing the floor in the hall right now.
12 They ____________ also making much noise at this moment.
THE CONTINUOUS PRESENT TENSE
Use the continuous present tense of each verb. Write the verb in the blank space.
1 (work) He _______________ on a report right now.
2 (study) We ________________ some important papers.
3 (help) She ________________ me with the report now.
4 (sit) The men _______________ at their desks now.
5 (write) The two girls ________________ letters.
6 (work) Everyone __________________ very hard right now.
7 (watch) I _________________ my boss and the visitors.
8 (listen) They ________________ to Mr. Wilson carefully.
9 (talk) Someone ________________ to Miss Stewart now.
10 (dictate) Mr. Adams _______________ letters right now.
11 (collect) Smith and Green_____________ information.
12 (talk) She ______________ and _______________ at the same time.
(write)
13 (talk) The men_____________ and _________________ right now.
(laugh)
IRREGULAR VERB QUIZ (2)
Select the correct verb for each sentence. Use each verb only once. Use only the past tense form the verb.
build
1. Last year, this class began at 8:30 p.m.
put
2. Mary __________________ on the slippery steps today.
fall
3. The Browns _______________ a new house last year.
feel
4. The thief ________________ jewelry from that store.
fly
5. Miss Davis _______________ to Cuba with her sister.
bite
6. Frank _________________ us a long letter last week.
steal
7. He __________________ his hand with a sharp knife.
tear
8. Mary ________________ her new dress to the party.
cut
9. Bill ________________ me fifteen dollars yesterday
begin
10. The man _______________ the door very quietly.
write
11. Mr. Wilson __________________ the car carefully.
drive
12. She ________________ the dictionary beside the typewriter
lend
13. We _______________ happy because of the news.
shut
14. The dog ______________ me and _____________ my clothes.
wear
IRREGULAR VERB QUIZ (3)
Select the correct verb for each sentence. Use each verb only once. Use only the past tense form the verb.
teach
1. The men ___________ for Chicago last Tuesday
win
2. Frank ______________ on the slippery steps today.
fall
3. The Browns _______________ a new house last year.
feel
4. The thief ________________ jewelry from that store
fly
5. Miss Davis _______________ to Cuba with her sister.
bite
6. Frank _________________ us a long letter last week.
steal
7. He __________________ his hand with a sharp knife.
tear
8. Mary ________________ her news dress to the party.
cut
9. Bill ________________ me fifteen dollars yesterday
begin
10. The man _______________ the door very quietly.
write
11. Mr. Wilson __________________ the car carefully.
drive
12. She ________________ the dictionary beside the typewriter
lend
13. We _______________ happy because of the news
shut
14. The dog ______________ me and _____________ my clothes.
wear
viernes, 11 de septiembre de 2009
SIMPLE PRESENT VS CONTINUOUS PRESENT
SIMPLE PRESENT vs. CONTINUOUS PRESENT
Use the correct tense of the verb in each sentence. Choose between the simple present tense and the continuous present tense.
1 He (work) hard every day.
2 He (talk) to Tom now.
3 Miss Stewart (look) at the newspaper now.
4 The children (sleep) for two hours every afternoon.
5 Those two fellows (fix) the car right now.
6 That French girl (speak) English very well.
7 Uncle Walter (eat) dinner with us every Sunday.
8 My friend (enjoy) hamburgers very much.
9 John and Frank (write) letters at this moment.
10 Mr. Johnson (work) thirty-five hours a week.
11 My sister (need) some money for her books.
12 It (rain) very much in the United States.
13 Mr. Brown (pay) his bills once a month.
14 The student (look up) that new word right now.
15 Mr. Moore (teach) English from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
16 Mr. Moore (begin) the new lesson right now.
17 I (owe) my friend two dollars and fifty cents.
18 Smith (watch) a baseball game every Saturday.
19 Miss Peters (talk) to Mr. Johnson right now.
20 Pierre (know) all of the new words very well.
21 We always (do) our English lessons carefully.
22 We (do) exercise thirteen right at the moment.
PRESENT TENSE NEGATIVE FORMS
Write don’t, doesn’t, isn’t, aren’t in the blank space in each sentence.
1 He isn’t listening to the radio right now.
2 He doesn’t listen to the radio every evening.
3 We ____________ watching a television program now.
4 We ____________ watch television every day.
5 They ___________ study their lessons after class.
6 They ___________ studying their lessons right now.
7 It _____________ raining very hard right at the moment.
8 It _____________ rain very much during the summer.
9 Mr. Johnson __________ eating his lunch now.
10 Mr. Johnson __________ always eat at that place.
11 I ____________ see any students in that room.
12 They ____________ like milk with their meals.
PRESENT TENSE QUESTION FORMS
Write do, does, is, are in the blank space in each sentence.
1 Do the men come to work at 9:00 every morning?
2 Are the men coming into the room right now?
3 _________ you learn the new words in each lesson?
4 _________ you learning the new words right now?
5 _________ Mr. Johnson work for the Ajax Company?
6_________ Mr. Johnson working on a report right now?
7_________ she usually sit in the third row?
8_________ she sitting in the fourth row now?
9 ________ you read many books every year?
10 _________ reading an interesting book now?
11 _________ the students need help with their lessons?
12 _________ this lesson seem very difficult to you?
13_________ you remember the name of that book?
14 _________ you understand all of the words very well?
Use the correct tense of the verb in each sentence. Choose between the simple present tense and the continuous present tense.
1 He (work) hard every day.
2 He (talk) to Tom now.
3 Miss Stewart (look) at the newspaper now.
4 The children (sleep) for two hours every afternoon.
5 Those two fellows (fix) the car right now.
6 That French girl (speak) English very well.
7 Uncle Walter (eat) dinner with us every Sunday.
8 My friend (enjoy) hamburgers very much.
9 John and Frank (write) letters at this moment.
10 Mr. Johnson (work) thirty-five hours a week.
11 My sister (need) some money for her books.
12 It (rain) very much in the United States.
13 Mr. Brown (pay) his bills once a month.
14 The student (look up) that new word right now.
15 Mr. Moore (teach) English from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
16 Mr. Moore (begin) the new lesson right now.
17 I (owe) my friend two dollars and fifty cents.
18 Smith (watch) a baseball game every Saturday.
19 Miss Peters (talk) to Mr. Johnson right now.
20 Pierre (know) all of the new words very well.
21 We always (do) our English lessons carefully.
22 We (do) exercise thirteen right at the moment.
PRESENT TENSE NEGATIVE FORMS
Write don’t, doesn’t, isn’t, aren’t in the blank space in each sentence.
1 He isn’t listening to the radio right now.
2 He doesn’t listen to the radio every evening.
3 We ____________ watching a television program now.
4 We ____________ watch television every day.
5 They ___________ study their lessons after class.
6 They ___________ studying their lessons right now.
7 It _____________ raining very hard right at the moment.
8 It _____________ rain very much during the summer.
9 Mr. Johnson __________ eating his lunch now.
10 Mr. Johnson __________ always eat at that place.
11 I ____________ see any students in that room.
12 They ____________ like milk with their meals.
PRESENT TENSE QUESTION FORMS
Write do, does, is, are in the blank space in each sentence.
1 Do the men come to work at 9:00 every morning?
2 Are the men coming into the room right now?
3 _________ you learn the new words in each lesson?
4 _________ you learning the new words right now?
5 _________ Mr. Johnson work for the Ajax Company?
6_________ Mr. Johnson working on a report right now?
7_________ she usually sit in the third row?
8_________ she sitting in the fourth row now?
9 ________ you read many books every year?
10 _________ reading an interesting book now?
11 _________ the students need help with their lessons?
12 _________ this lesson seem very difficult to you?
13_________ you remember the name of that book?
14 _________ you understand all of the words very well?
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