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Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate
TEST 2 • present tenses

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1 Spelling. Write the third person singular forms and the -ing forms.
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add
do
go
listen
reply

adds

adding

agree
enjoy
help
ofer
send

begin
forget
hope
push

stop

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2 Present simple or progressive – the basics. Put in the correct tense (present simple or present progressive).
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Where possible, use contracted forms (e.g. he’s working NOT he is working).
Dawn works
as a lawyer. (work)
Ben ’s working as a waiter in a café this summer. (work)

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I
football every weekend. (play)
Emma’s a vegetarian, but she
eggs. (eat)
He
with his parents until he goes to university. (live)
at over 100 degrees. (boil)
Water
‘Where are you?’ ‘I
in front of the cinema – can you see me now?’ (stand)
I

tea and cofee, but I’d like some water please. (drink)
I’m sorry but I
dinner so I can’t talk to you now. (have)

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3 Non-progressive or not? Which sentence(s) is/are correct?
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A I don’t agree with you.
B I’m not agreeing with you.

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A I always watch the 10 o’clock news on TV.
B I’m watching the 10 o’clock news now.

Circle A, B or both.

1 A I don’t know what you mean by ‘unfair’.
B I don’t know what you’re meaning by ‘unfair’.
2 A I usually listen to the radio while I’m working.
B I’m working and I’m listening to the radio at the same time.
3 A I’m realising that you’re angry with me.
B I realise that you’re angry with me.
4 A Now I understand what you’re saying.
B Now I’m understanding what you’re saying.
5 A I’m not minding waiting if you aren’t ready yet.
B I don’t mind waiting if you aren’t ready yet.
6 A I’m not sure if I’m coming; it depends on the weather.
B I’m not sure if I’m coming; it’s depending on the weather.

7 A It isn’t mattering if you aren’t ready yet.
B It doesn’t matter if you aren’t ready yet.
8 A I’m liking this soup. What’s in it?
B I’m not enjoying this soup. It’s too salty.

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Oxford English Grammar Course • Intermediate TEST 2 • present tenses

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4 Non-progressive verbs that change meaning.
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Put in the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Where possible, use contracted forms (e.g. I’m NOT I am).
I see
what you are trying to do. (see)
We ’re seeing
our grandparents this weekend. (see)

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‘What
I
She
He

you

at?’ ‘Your glasses. They’re broken.’ (look)
enough time to inish my lunch. (not have)
about studying law at university. (think)
that you are being fair. (not feel)
you
a good time? I hope so. (have)
She
like her mother. (look)
I
he’s telling the truth this time. (think)
‘I don’t want to invite him.’ ‘I
the problem.’ (see)

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5 Non-progressive verb responses.

Circle the best replies.

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Arestehante shophutniet? (I don’t know. / I don’t understand. / It doesn’t matter.)

1 Do you like listening to music? (It depends. / I don’t remember. / I see.)
2 When does the ilm start? (I know. / I don’t remember. / I don’t mind.)
3 I’m so sorry I’m late. (I know. / I think so. / It doesn’t matter.)
4 We’re going to be late for our light. (I don’t mind. / I don’t know. / I hope not.)
5 People should pay more tax. (I don’t agree. / I hope not. / It doesn’t matter.)
6 Do you understand what I’m saying? (I see. / I know. / I think so.)
7 Are you going to pass all your exams? (I see. / I don’t mind. / I hope so.)
8 My phone doesn’t work. I can’t switch it on. (It doesn’t matter. / I see. / I know.)

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6 Mixed structures. Correct the mistakes or write ‘Correct’. (The mistakes may be form or spelling.)
Use contracted forms.
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We’re not seeing what your problem is. don’t see
The President believes that the economy is Improving. Correct
What’s happenning about your new job? When do you start?
We are beginning this concert with some songs from our country.
Everything gets so expensive these days.
I usually drive to work, but today I’m walking.
I don’t understand what you’re wanting me to do.
We have a lovely time, thank you.
If they’re saying bad things about me, it doesn’t mind to me.
If he trys to call me, tell him I’m not here.
I’m getting tired of this programme. It’s really boring.
Do they realise that they’re making a big mistake?
At the moment, we all feel that you’re wrong.
We think about going to Brazil for our holiday this year.
‘I know a great story. This man goes into a shop and says to the shopkeeper …’
I don’t play tennis these days.
My station is closed and the trains aren’t stoping there.
She isn’t working at the moment, but she’s trying to get a job.
The Statue of Liberty’s standing on Liberty Island in New York.
Tell the children to come inside; they’re getting cold.
While the meat’s cooking, wash the vegetables and put them in boiling water.
I always have a list when I’m shoping.

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Oxford English Grammar Course • Intermediate TEST 2 • present tenses

© Michael Swan and Catherine Walter PHOTOCOPIABLE