LESSON 1 – GRAMMAR EXERCISES

1. Correct the mistakes in the highlighted phrases.

a) He goes always to school on foot.
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b) She can´t come to the phone now. She studies math.
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c) We are needing an answer from you before Wednesday.
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d) David is thinking to look for a flat mate.
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e) I’m studing a lot now because I have exams next week.
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f) She don’t know where the school is.
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g) They always are late.
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h) Silvia is liking her flat’s views.
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2. Choose the correct verb to complete the sentences.

a) I think / am thinking this is probably the best book I’ve ever read.
b) I don´t know if Estrella thinks / is thinking about starting a new career.
c) I see / am seeing what you mean.
d) I am seeing / see two teachers for a meeting tomorrow.
e) Estrella has / is having an interview next Monday.
f) I need / am needing help with my CV.
g) Estrella looks / is looking for a job as a teacher.

3. Put the following words in order to make sentences.

a) take / does / she / the / bus / ?
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b) their / speak / English / do / children / ?
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c) Estrella / tennis / does / play / ?
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d) yours / is / pencil case / this / ?
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e) Estrella / live / where / does / ?
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4. Write questions in the present continuous or present simple

1.
A. What _______________________ ? (you / study)
B. English.
2.
A. Where ______________________ lunch today? (you / have)
B. At my flat.
3.
A. What __________________? (she / do)
B. She is a teacher.
4.
A. _______________________ this weekend? (you / go away)
B. No, we’re staying here.
5.
A. _____________________________ to go to the library? (you / want)
B. Yes, I need to find a book.
6.
A. What ___________________________ ? (she / cook)
B. I don’t know but it smells good.