2nd Prep

Revision
Past Tenses
1- Choose the correct word :-
1- By the time I ………………… him, the meeting had finished.
a) have met b) had met c) met d) was meeting
2- After ………………… the paper, she went to bed.
a) was reading b) reading c) had read d) has read
3- I ………………… the lesson because I wasn’t paying attention.
a) don't understand b) didn't understand
c) hadn't understood d) haven't understood
4- What were you doing when I ………………… the doorbell?
a) have rung b) had rung c) rang d) was ringing
5- As soon as I ………………... home, I turned on the T.V.
a) had arrived b) arrived c) was arriving d) arrive
6- I was walking down the street when it ………………….. to rain.
a) started b) was starting c) had started d) has started
7- When my friend arrived, we………………... a party, so he didn’t attend it.
a) had b) have had c) had had d) were having
8- I thought the film was good while I ……………… it but now I'm not sure.
a) watched b) had watched c) was watching d) have watched
9- My mobile didn’t work because I ………………. to recharge it.
a) forget b) has forgotten
c) was forgetting d) had forgotten
10- They got to the stadium fifteen minutes after the match ……….
a) started b) starts c) was starting d) had started
11- The train left as soon as he …………………… the station.
a) arrived b) had arrived c) arrives d) was arriving
12- Did you ……………………… the match last night?
a) watch b) watches c) watched d) watching
13- He.......................to club until he had done his homework.
a) didn’t go b) hadn’t gone c) doesn’t go d) hasn’t gone
14- He ………………… his hearing at the age of one.
a) loses b) lost c) has lost d) is losing
15- We ……………….. time to finish our work last night.
a) haven't had b) haven't c) don't have d) didn't have
16- I had a bicycle when I ……………… in Alexandria.
a) were b) was c) has been d) had been
17- The concert ………………. yesterday before I arrived there.
a) had been cancelled b) has been cancelled
c) was cancelled d) is cancelled
18 – He didn't use to ……………… at night.
a) drive b) driving c) drove d) drives
19- A knife is used to ……………… things like meat and cheese.
a) cutting b) cut c) have cut d) having cut
20 - He always feels cold because he ……………… live in a warmer country.
a) use to b) using to c) is used to d) used to

2- Rewrite the following sentences using the words between brackets:

1- Doing the washing up was her habit. (to do)

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2- I would live in Alexandria when I was young. (used)
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3- She dusted the furniture regularly. (used to)
………………………………………………………………………
4- She used to drive her car for long distances. (habit)
………………………………………………………………………
5- One of my habits was to read the paper in the evening. (I)
………………………………………………………………………
6- Phoning her friends on Friday was one of her habits. (used to)
………………………………………………………………………
7- He read the questions, then he answered the exam. (until)
………………………………………………………………………
8- She used to play tennis. (no longer )
………………………………………………………………………
9- She used to clean the house every week. (never )
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10- Before he answered the question, he had read it well. (reading)
………………………………………………………………………
11- As soon as I had phoned my friend, I went to bed. (before )
………………………………………………………………………
12- He had breakfast and then left for school. (by the time )
………………………………………………………………………
13- I was studying when my father came. (while)
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14- They were playing when they fell down. (As)
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15- While I was doing my H.W, the light went out. (when)
………………………………………………………………………
 Present Simple
Choose the correct answers:
1- The plane ………………. off tomorrow at 7 a.m.
a- takes b- is taking c- took d- take
2- Sorry I …………………… your name.
a- don’t remember b- am not remembering
c- remembered d- didn’t remember
3- I …………………. this pizza.
a- enjoy b- am enjoying c- enjoyed d- have enjoyed
4- I ………………. people`s names quickly.
a- am forgetting b –forgot c- forget d- had forgotten
5- What time ………………… the film start?
a- is b– does c– do d- are
6- I am very tired, I ………………to go home.
a- wants b–want c- am wanting d- wanted
7- This dress ……………very nice.
a- looks b- is looking c- looked d- has looked
8- The doctor ……………… my mother`s leg to make sure it`s fine.
a- feels b- is feeling c- felt d- feel
9- Listen! She ………………… for help.
a- cries b- are crying c- is crying d- cried
10- My neighbor is in hospital and I ……………… care of her pet.
a- take b- takes c–is taking d- am taking
11- Almost our energy................originally from the sun.
a- come b- comes c- is coming d- has come
12- The art exhibition..................from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
a- opened b- is opening c- open d- opens
13- Do English people.............having tea in the morning?
a- liking b- like c- are liking d- liked
14- My sister.......................me.
a- always helps b- is always helping
c-is helping d- helping
15- He …………….. an ice-cream now.
a- want b. wants c. is wanting d. has wanted
Re-write the following sentences :
1. Ali helps his mother in the kitchen. (usually)
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2. He rarely visits me. (ever)
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3. Most of our energy comes from the sun. (source)
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4. He is always punctual. (comes)
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5. Everything is arranged for her marriage tomorrow. (is)
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6. It's her habit to interrupt me. (She)
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7. Have you arranged to travel abroad in summers? (travelling)
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8. We go to the theatre from time to time. (sometimes)
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9- She usually visits her granny on Fridays. (habit)
…………………………………………………………………........
10- The train to Aswan is scheduled to arrive at 10 p.m. (arrives)
………………………………………………………………………
 Future Tenses

Choose the correct words between brackets:

1. I think people (are going to – going to – will- shall) use electronic money in 2050.
2. There is a field trip on Wednesday, so John and Ryan (aren't going – won't go –
won't be going – won't have gone) to school.
3.The teacher is carrying loads of books . We (will help – are going to help – would
help- will be helping) him.
4-If she doesn’t practise well, she (won’t play- isn`t going to play- doesn't play- isn't
playing) the piano.

5. Mr. Peter has his own plans concerning the summer holiday. He (travels-is
travelling-will travel-is going to travel) to Britain.
6. Are you exhausted? I ('m making –'ll make –'m going to make-make) you
something to eat.
7. Do you have a cold? I (am going to get – will get – get - am getting) you a jumper.
8. Mark and Jim have a plane to catch. It (is leaving- is going to leave-will leave-
leaves) today at 7 p.m.
9. The theatre performance for Macbeth (starts – is starting – is going to start-will
start) at 10 o'clock.
10. Slow down! You (are going to have – will have – won't have-are having) an
accident.
11- He hasn't handed out the project. I think he (will be fired-fires-is going to be fired-
is firing) from the company.
12-The maid (is breaking- will break- breaks- are going to break) the vase if she isn't
careful.
13- My brother (will turn- is turning- is going to turn- turns) twenty next week.
14- The road is bumpy; I think it (is going to turn over- is turning over- will turn over-
turns over).
15- The ceiling of the room doesn't look very safe, it (will fail- is failing-is going to
fail- falls).

Re-write the following sentences giving the same meaning:

1. They’ve intended to renovate their house next Monday. (going)

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2. Arab countries have decided to establish an Arab organization to help
Arab refugees all over the world. (are)
……………………………………………………………………….
3. The students arranged to start a cleanup operation. (starting)
………………………………………………………………………
4. The government planned to house people who live in the slums by building new
cities. (going)
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5.The orient train is about to leave from platform no.9 at 7p.m. (leaves)
……………………………………………………………………….
6. My plan is to visit Aswan first. (am)
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7. I fly to New York every Friday at 6. (Next Friday at 6)
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8. They will build a new library in the town next year.
(in five months' time)
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9. We'll have our exams in May. (by June)
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10. Do you need any help? (Shall)
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