Exercises

Unit 2 · Present simple (I do)

2.1

Complete the sentences using the following verbs:

1Tanya speaks German very well.(Example)

Ben and Jack to the same school.

Bad driving many accidents.

The museum at 4 o’clock on Sundays.

My parents in a very small flat.

The Olympic Games place every four years.

The Panama Canal the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

2.2

Put the verb into the correct form

1Julia doesn’t drink (not / drink) tea ver y often.(Example)

What time (the banks / close) here?

I have a car, but I (not / use) it much.

Where (Maria / come) from? Is she Spanish?

‘What (you / do) ?’ ‘I’m an electrician.’

Look at this sentence. What (this word / mean) ?

David isn’t very fit. He (not / do) any sport.

It (take) me an hour to get to work in the morning. How long (it / take) you?

2.3

Complete the sentences using these verbs. Sometimes you need the negative.

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1The earth goes round the sun.(Example)

2Rice doesn’t grow in cold climates.(Example)

The sun

in the east.

Bees

honey.

Vegetarians

meat.

An atheist

in God.

An interpreter

from one language into another.

Liars are people who

the truth.

The River Amazon

into the Atlantic Ocean.

2.4

You ask Lisa questions about herself and her family. Write the questions.

1You know that Lisa plays tennis. You want to know how often. Ask her.
How often do you play tennis ?(Example)

Perhaps Lisa’s sister plays tennis too. You want to know. Ask Lisa.
your sister ?

You know that Lisa goes to the cinema a lot. You want to know how often. Ask her.
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You know that Lisa’s brother works. You want to know what he does. Ask Lisa.
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You’re not sure whether Lisa speaks Spanish. You want to know. Ask her.
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You don’t know where Lisa’s grandparents live. You want to know. Ask Lisa.
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2.5

Complete using the following:

I agreeI apologiseI insistI promiseI recommendI suggest

1Mr Evans is not in the office today. I suggest you try calling him tomorrow.(Example)

I won’t tell anybody what you said.

(in a restaurant) You must let me pay for the meal.

for what I said. I shouldn’t have said it.

The new restaurant in Baker Street is very good.

it.

I think you’re absolutely right.

with you.

Theory