Put the verbs in brackets into a correct form. When more than one form is possible it will be noted in the key.

1 When the painter felt the ladder (begin) (slip) he grabbed the glitter (save) himself from

(fall).

2 The snow kept (fall) and the workmen grew tired of (try) (keep) the roads clear.

3 He offered (lend) me the money. I didn't like (take) it but I had no alternative.

4 What was in the letter? ~ I don't know. I didn't like (open) it as it wasn't addressed to me.

5 Do you remember (read) about it? ~ No, at that time I was too young (read) newspapers.

6 Did you remember (book) seats for the theatre tomorrow? ~ Yes, I have the tickets here. Would you like (keep) them? I am inclined (lose) theatre

tickets.

7 Try (avoid) (be) late. He hates (be) kept (wait).

8 I didn't know how (get) to your house so I stopped (ask) the way.

9 I wish my refrigerator would stop (make) that horrible noise. You can't hear anyone

(speak).

10 This book tells you how (win) at games without actually (cheat).

11 The gunman began (fire). He felt a bullet (graze) his cheek.

12 He heard the clock (strike) six and knew that it was time for him (get) up.

13 I can hear the bell (ring) but nobody seems (be coming) (open) the door.

14 Did you advise him (go) to the police? ~ No, I didn't like (give) any advice on such a difficult matter.

15 He wanted (put) my chameleon on a tartan rug and (watch) it (change) colour.

16 It is easy (see) animals on the road in daylight but sometimes at night it is very difficult (avoid) (hit) them.

17 The tire seems (be) out. ~ It can't be quite out. I can hear the wood (crackle).

18 I caught him (climb) over my wall. I asked him (explain) but he refused (say) anything, so in the end I had (let) him (go).

19 When at last I succeeded in (convince) him that I wanted (get) home quickly he put his foot on the accelerator and I felt the car (leap) forward.

20 I'm not used to (drive) on the left. - When you see everyone else (do) it you'll find it quite easy (do) yourself.

21 It is pleasant (sit) by the fire at night and (hear) the wind (howl) outside.

22 There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope and Ann

was too terrified (do) this.

23 We heard the engines (roar) as the plane began (move) and we saw the people on the ground (wave) good-bye.

24 It's no good (write) to him; he never answers letters. The only thing (do) is (go) and (see) him.

25 Why did you go all round the field instead of (walk) across it? ~ I didn't like (cross) it because of the bull. I never see a bull without (think) that it wants (chase) me.

26 The people in the flat below seem (be having) a party. You can hear the champagne corks (thud) against their ceiling.

27 I don't like (get) bills but when I do get them I like (pay) them promptly.

28 Ask him (come) in. Don't keep him (stand) at the door.

29 The boys next door used (like) (make) and (fly) model aeroplanes, but they seem to have stopped (do) that now.

30 I knew I wasn't the first (arrive), for I saw smoke (rise) from the chimney.

31 We watched the men (saw) the tree and as we were walking away heard it (fall) with a tremendous crash.

32 I hate (see) a child (cry).

33 We watched the children (jump) from a window and (fall) into a blanket held by the people below.

34 It is very unpleasant (wake) up and (hear) the rain (beat) on the windows.

35 He saw the lorry (begin) (roll) forwards but he was too far away (do) anything (stop) it.

36 There are people who can't help (laugh) when they see someone (slip) on a banana skin.

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49 After (hear).......the conditions I deciede (not enter)...........for the competition

50 He postponed (make)...............money to (earn).................it

51 I'm very sorry for (be)............late.It was goof of you (wait)................for me

52 Forgive my ( ring).............you up so late, but I couldn't allow your victory (pass).......without (congratulate)........you

53 He advised me (consider).............all the facts before(decide)..............(accept).............the job

54 The refused (allow) .............us(go)............in without (sign)............the book

55 My uncle used (show)..............me where (go)..........and what (buy)................

56 I couldn't resist(ask)...............him why he was trying (avoid).............(meet)............me

57 Your doctor advised you (go).......to bed early, so I really can't understand your (want).......(stay)........up late

58 I remember (hear)...........him (say)...........that the grass needes (cut)................

59 The snow kept (fall)...........and the workmen grew tired of (try)........(keep)...............the roads clear

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1. He usually (wear).........................sandals but when I last saw him he (wear)......................shoes

2. When I first met him he (study) ...................painting

3. Whenever I ( go).....................to see her, he was out

4. In the past men frequently (fight).........................duels. Nowadays they seldom (do)................................

5. The ancient Egyptians (build)......................... pyramds as tombs for their kings

6. As he (climb).......................the ladder it (slip)............................aideways and he fell off it.

7. Henry (have)........................a ban fall while he (repair)......................the roof

8. She (take)..................her dog for a walk every morning before it died

9. His sister (work).......................for that company after she (graduate)....................from university last year

10. The play (begin).......................for fifteen minutes when they (come).........................to the theatre

Read and answer the question:

Falling is common type of accident for young children at home. Your baby brother or sister may fall off a bed or a sofa. He or she may also fall down the stairs. The following tips can help to keep your baby brother or sister safe:

- Make sure he or she can’t roll off the bed.

- Make sure he or she can’t open any windows.

- Don’t let him or her go near the stairs.

- Don’t let him or her out on the balcony.

What should we do when a child is on the bed or a sofa?

Exercise 3: Give the correct tense of the verbs

My friend Harry _________ off the ladder while he _______________ the ceiling of his room. (FALL, PAINT)

We ______________ the house in 2003. At that time it _______________ £ 150,000. (BUY, COST)

Dad _____________ interested in buying a new car. (NOT BE)

My sister ______________ for me at the airport terminal when I ____________. (WAIT, ARRIVE)

A few nights ago, I ____________ a book when suddenly I _____________ a noise outside. A few teenagers _____________ loud music. (READ, HEAR, PLAY)

The fire ________________ when the first firefighters ______________ at the scene. (STILL BURN, ARRIVE)

My brother ______________ for a job when he ______________ across an interesting ad in the newspaper. (LOOK, COME)

I _______________ someone call my name. I ______________ around and ______________ my dad standing at the back of the queue. I _______________ so surprised. (HEAR, TURN, SAW, BE)

My sister _______________ a bright summer dress when I ______________ her at the performance. (WEAR, SEE)

I _________ preparing dinner at 4.pm and I ______________ still at it when my wife ______________ home. (START, BE, COME)

Our housekeeper ______________ the vase. As she ______________ up the pieces, she _________ her middle finger. (BREAK, PICK, CUT)

We suddenly ______________ that we ______________ in the wrong direction. (REALISE, DRIVE)

She ______________ a great skier when she was young. (BE)

I ______________ an old friend in town while I _____________ the shopping. (MEET, DO)

While the children _____________ with others my husband and I _____________ to have a cup of coffee. (PLAY, DECIDE)

Complete the sentence with the past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

1. My car … (brake) down when I … (drive) home from work.

2. Alan … (look) out of the window when he … (see) a UFO.

3. When he … (see) me, he … (fall) off the wall.

4. We … (try) to log on when the WiFi … (stop) working.

5. … Jim … (smoke) when he … (turn) on the gas?

6. She … (be) so tired that she … (sleep) for twelve hours.

7. The tortoise … (run) while the hare … (have) a nap.

8. I … (phone) you four times last night but you … (sleep).

Read and answer the question:

Falling is common type of accident for young children at home. Your baby brother or sister may fall off a bed or a sofa. He or she may also fall down the stairs. The following tips can help to keep your baby brother or sister safe:

- Make sure he or she can’t roll off the bed.

- Make sure he or she can’t open any windows.

- Don’t let him or her go near the stairs.

- Don’t let him or her out on the balcony.

How to prevent a child from falling out of the windows?