Here's Another Exercise On Tenses. Fill It In With Your Answ

Heres Another Exercises On Tenses Fill It In With Your Answers

Heres Another Exercises On Tenses Fill It In With Your Answers

Here’s another exercises on tenses. Fill it in with your answers and send it as a comment on my blog or a mail to my e-mail address to have your answers checked: Fill in the right form of the verbs in brackets to fit in the text :

Dear Ana, Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear (hear) from you. So, what have I been doing (do) recently?

Well, my friend Jennifer has been staying (stay) with me for the past two weeks. I don't think you have ever met (ever/meet) Jennifer before. I have known (know) her since we were at university together. She's the one that has been trying (try) to get a job in Africa since she graduated (graduate) last year. She has not had (not have) much luck, unfortunately.

Anyway, we are having (have) a great time here. The weather has been (be) wonderful for weeks now. We have visited (visit) a few of the little villages around Oxford so far. I didn't know there were (be) so many nice places to see (see) here. Then, Jennifer said she has never been (never/be) to Stonehenge, so we went there, too. Last Saturday Harry invited (invite) Jennifer and me to dinner. He cooked a delicious meal.

But I'm a bit worried about him. He has been drinking (drink) too much recently. He mentioned (mention) some problems; I think alcohol is not helping (not help) him to solve them. Jennifer is going back (go back) to London the day after tomorrow. She's asked me to go (go) with her.

I'd love to, if I had (have) time, but unfortunately I don't. I have more visitors arriving at the end of the week! Help me pls with it!

Paper For Above instruction

The provided text is a narrative letter describing recent activities and plans, requiring the correct tense forms of given verbs to complete the story accurately. The exercise primarily focuses on various English tense forms including present perfect, simple present, simple past, and future constructions, to reflect ongoing, completed, and future actions effectively.

In the letter, the author reflects on recent personal experiences, interactions with a friend, and plans involving future travel. The usage of present perfect (e.g., "have been staying", "has been trying") emphasizes actions that have been ongoing or recent up to the present moment. Simple present forms (e.g., "do", "know", "visit") are used for general truths or habitual states. Past simple (e.g., "graduated", "invited") indicates completed actions in the recent past, while future forms (e.g., "is going back", "to go") outline upcoming intentions or plans.

This exercise demonstrates mastery of tense usage, which is essential for clear and accurate storytelling in English. Correct tense application helps convey the timing and context of events, making narratives more precise and engaging. Mastering these verb forms is important not only for grammatical correctness but also for effective communication, especially in personal correspondence such as letters or emails.

Overall, the exercise illustrates the importance of understanding the nuances of tense usage in English. Proper application of the correct tense enhances both written and spoken communication, ensuring that listeners and readers accurately understand the timing and nature of actions being described. As such, practicing these forms regularly is beneficial for anyone looking to improve their command of English grammar and communication skills.

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