
1. Verb to be (am / is / are – was / were)
Use: to describe people, things, places, time, emotions.
Examples:
- I’m tired today.
- She was at the gym yesterday.
- They are friends.
✏️ Exercises:
- Complete with am, is, are, was or were:
a) I ___ at home right now.
b) She ___ a teacher.
c) We ___ in Paris last summer.
d) You ___ very kind!
e) It ___ rainy yesterday. - Make the sentences negative:
a) He is my brother. →
b) They were late. →
c) I’m happy. → - Make questions:
a) She is from Brazil. →
b) You were at the party. →
2. Simple Present
Use: habits, routines, general truths.
Structure: subject + base verb (+s/es in 3rd person)
Examples:
- I study English every day.
- She goes to the gym on Mondays.
- The sun rises in the east.
✏️ Exercises:
- Complete:
a) He ___ (play) soccer every weekend.
b) I ___ (not like) coffee.
c) ___ you ___ (work) on Saturdays? - Write/say 3 sentences about your daily routine.
- Correct the mistakes:
a) She go to school by bus.
b) Do he like pizza?
c) They doesn’t live here.
3. Simple Past
Use: finished actions in the past.
Structure: subject + past form of verb (regular: +ed / irregular: 2nd column)
Examples:
- I visited my grandparents yesterday.
- They went to the beach last weekend.
✏️ Exercises:
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Complete:
a) We ___ (watch) a movie last night.
b) She ___ (go) to bed late.
c) I ___ (not see) him yesterday.
d) ___ you ___ (study) for the test? -
Transform to negative:
a) He worked on Sunday. →
b) They met their friends. → - Write 3 sentences about what you did last weekend.
4. Present Perfect
Use: experiences, recent events, unfinished time.
Structure: have/has + past participle
Examples:
- I have been to London.
- She has finished her homework.
- We haven’t seen that movie yet.
✏️ Exercises:
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Complete:
a) I ___ (never / eat) sushi.
b) She ___ (just / call) you.
c) They ___ (not / visit) New York.
d) ___ you ever ___ (try) surfing? -
Rewrite in present perfect:
a) I saw this movie. →
b) She finished her project. →
5. Present Continuous
Use: actions happening now or around now.
Structure: am/is/are + verb + ing
Examples:
- I’m studying English.
- She is cooking dinner.
- They are not working today.
✏️ Exercises:
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Complete:
a) I ___ (read) a book now.
b) She ___ (not / sleep).
c) ___ they ___ (watch) TV? -
Choose the correct option:
a) Listen! The birds (sing / are singing).
b) We (study / are studying) for the test now. - Write 3 sentences about what people in your family are doing right now.
6. Going to – future plans and intentions
Use: plans already decided or clear intentions.
Structure: am/is/are + going to + verb
Examples:
- I’m going to travel next month.
- They’re going to buy a new car.
✏️ Exercises:
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Complete:
a) We ___ (visit) Grandma tomorrow.
b) She ___ (not / study) tonight.
c) ___ you ___ (take) the test again? - Write 3 sentences about what you’re going to do this weekend.
7. Will – predictions, promises, spontaneous decisions
Use:
- Predictions: It will rain tomorrow.
- Promises: I’ll help you.
- Instant decisions: I’ll call her now!
✏️ Exercises:
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Complete:
a) I think it ___ (rain) tonight.
b) Don’t worry, I ___ (help) you.
c) She ___ (not / be) late. -
Make sentences using “will” for:
a) a promise
b) a prediction
c) a quick decision
✏️ 8. Mixed Practice
Complete with the correct tense of the verb in parentheses:
- I ___ (be) very tired yesterday.
- She ___ (study) English every day.
- They ___ (just / arrive).
- We ___ (go) to the park tomorrow.
- Look! It ___ (rain)!
- I ___ (not see) him since last year.
- He ___ (be) a teacher for 10 years.
- Don’t worry — I ___ (help) you with your homework.
- She ___ (watch) TV now.
- ___ you ___ (ever / travel) abroad?
🗣️ 9. Personal Practice (Speaking or Writing)
Answer in complete sentences:
- Where are you from?
- What do you usually do on Sundays?
- What did you do yesterday?
- Have you ever eaten something exotic?
- What are you doing right now?
- What are you going to do next weekend?
- What will you do if it rains tomorrow?
🌀 Mixed Practice – Level up!
A. Complete the sentences with the correct verb form.
- I ______ (be) tired yesterday, but I ______ (feel) great today.
- She ______ (not / see) that movie yet.
- Look! It ______ (snow)!
- We ______ (go) to the beach every summer.
- They ______ (not / be) at school last Friday.
- I think it ______ (rain) tonight.
- He ______ (study) English for three years.
- We ______ (go) to travel to Canada next year.
- I ______ (not / have) breakfast this morning.
- Where ______ you (be) at 9 a.m.?
B. Rewrite the sentences as requested.
- She goes to work by bus. (make negative) →
- They watched a movie last night. (make a question) →
- I’ve been to Italy. (make negative) →
- He’s cooking dinner. (change to simple present) →
- I’m going to call my friend. (change to will) →
C. Choose the correct answer.
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I ____ my keys. Can you help me find them?
a) lost b) have lost c) lose -
She ____ TV when the phone rang.
a) watches b) was watching c) has watched -
We ____ in this city since 2010.
a) live b) lived c) have lived -
Don’t worry! I ____ you with that.
a) help b) am helping c) will help -
What ____ you ____ tonight?
a) do / do b) are / doing c) did / do
D. Fill in with your own ideas (personal answers).
- I’m really happy because I’m ______.
- Yesterday I ______.
- I have never ______.
- Next weekend I’m going to ______.
- I think I will ______ in the future.
E. Translate into English.
- Eu estava cansado, mas feliz.
- Ela nunca visitou Nova York.
- Está chovendo muito agora.
- Eles vão comprar um carro novo.
- Acho que vou dormir cedo hoje.
F. Challenge: Combine the tenses!
Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) that includes at least four different tenses.
Example:
I’m studying English because I’ve always loved languages. I started when I was ten. My teacher is amazing! Next year, I’m going to take an exam, and I’m sure I’ll pass it.