Monthly diagnostic test

  1. Choose the correct form of the verb: use simple present and simple past ( do not use contractions)

1. I wanted to do that last Monday ( want)

2.You were there, I saw you ( see)

3. Lis is  5 years old now. ( be)

4. Does she like chocolate? ( like)

5. Sarahi didn’t answer the questions yesterday. ( not – answer)

6.Daniela didn’t break up with him last week ( not- break up)

7. Did she has a dog last month? ( she – have )

8. It was hot in the room, so I opened the window ( open)

9. The film was very long, it started at 7:15 and finished at 10:00( start)

10. You travel around the world every year ( travel )

11.Does he hate me? ( hate )

12. The accident happened last Sunday ( happen)

13. Roberth doesn’t like maths ( not- like)

14. Anna’s grandfather died when he was 90 years old ( die)

15. They enjoyed their free time last weekend.  ( enjoy)

16. Last year, we enjoyed our free time ( enjoy)

17. Jessica went to the concert last weekend ( go)

18. Paul and Cris always chat in the classroom ( chat)

19. Rocio runs fast. He is one of the best runners in the world. ( run)

20 .My friend goes to the supermarket every day ( go)

2) Complete the following sentences using an appropriate present continuous or past continuous tense form.

1. I am watering the plants in the morning.

2. What were you doing at 6 o’clock yesterday evening?

3. They were waiting for the bus when the accident happened.

4. She is getting impatient at this moment.

5. The boys were playing in the garden when he entered.

6. It is raining cats and dogs now.

7. I am revising my lessons now.

8. Somebody is knocking at the door at that moment.

9. We were waiting for the guests to turn up yesterday whole evening.

10. The students were shouting slogans outside the campus last month.

11. The birds are flying in the sky now.

12. John and Sandra were expecting their first child when I saw them for the first time.

3) Complete the sentences with Present Perfect tense 

  1. She has finished the bird house today. (to finish)
  2. We haven’t translated the whole text yet. (not / to translate)
  3. Have you ever been to Rome? (to be)
  4. Where have you been  lately? (to be)
  5. He has locked the door. (to lock)
  6. I haven’t heared from you for ages. (not / to hear)
  7. Tom already has graduated from university. (to graduate)
  8. Have the children prepared for the concert? (to prepare for)
  9. What has Kate eaten for breakfast today? (to eat)
  10. They have watched an interesting program this week. (to watch)
  11. He haven’t eaten an ice-cream since August. (not / to eat)
  12. We have found the way. (to find)
  13. How has he spended  all of his money? (to spend)
  14. Jim and Jill have answered the question right. (to answer)
  15. Rachel haven’t talked to him since Friday. (not / to talk to)
  16. Have You lost your mind? (to lose)
  17. What has your mother baked for your birthday? (to bake)
  18. Has he ever been to Niagara Falls? (to be)
  19. They haven’t received any answer yet. (not / to receive)
  20. Where have you been this year? (to be)

Choose present perfect simple or continuous 

1) Have they arrived already?[ . ]
2) Lucy has run 2000 metres today.[ . ]
3) I have been cleaning all morning – I’m fed up![ . ]
4) How long have you known Simon?[ . ]
5) I’ve been drinking more water lately, and I feel better.
6) Sorry about the mess! I’ve been baking
7) How many times have you taken this exam?
8) He has eaten six bars of chocolate today!
9) Julie has cooked dinner. Let’s go and eat!
10) The students have finished their exams. They’re very happy.C
11) The baby’s face is really dirty! What has he been eating?
12) Iona is exhausted these days. She has been working too hard recently
13) . Luke has never been abroad
14) I’ve been waiting for three hours already !
15) Have you finished your homework yet?
16) How long have you been a lawyer?
17) I’ve been reading your book all day. It’s very interesting, but I’m only on
chapter 2.
18) She has drunk ten glasses of water!
19) I’ve had my dog for sixteen years
20) Help, I’ve lost my wallet! How can I get home?

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