Task 1: present simple - present continuous; past simple - past continuous. Underline the correct form of the verb. Task 2: Put the following sentences into past tense.
Understand the Problem
The question involves completing grammar exercises from a mock exam, focusing on verb tenses including present simple, present continuous, past simple, and past continuous. The user needs to apply the correct forms of verbs in sentences.
Answer
Task 1: Present continuous verb forms are typically used for ongoing actions. Task 2: Convert present to past tense.
Task 1: 1.1 You are always contradicting me. 1.2 I see him just down there. 1.3 What are you talking about? 1.4 We need to talk right now, if you are having problems. 1.5 Isn’t he working in his room at the moment? 1.6 I was reading my emails.
Task 2: 2.1 He never missed the train in the morning. 2.2 The government was looking for a criminal, but they couldn’t catch him. 2.3 She made a move and we didn’t understand it. 2.4 Was this the best way to do it? – Well, I knew a better way! 2.5 We wrote an essay and the others had a party!
Answer for screen readers
Task 1: 1.1 You are always contradicting me. 1.2 I see him just down there. 1.3 What are you talking about? 1.4 We need to talk right now, if you are having problems. 1.5 Isn’t he working in his room at the moment? 1.6 I was reading my emails.
Task 2: 2.1 He never missed the train in the morning. 2.2 The government was looking for a criminal, but they couldn’t catch him. 2.3 She made a move and we didn’t understand it. 2.4 Was this the best way to do it? – Well, I knew a better way! 2.5 We wrote an essay and the others had a party!
More Information
Present continuous is used for actions happening at the moment. Past simple is used for completed actions in the past.
Tips
Remember to match the tense to the specific time reference or context given in the sentence.
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