TENSE WITH WHEN CLAUSES – EXERCISES

I. Write the correct form of the verbs in the brackets

1. _____________ (you, always, lock) the door of your room when you leave?

2. My friends ____________ (pick) me up when I arrive at the airport tomorrow.

3. Look at those dark clouds! When class _________ (be) over, it _________

(probably, rain).

4. When she __________ (be) home alone, she often _________ (read) books or

__________ (watch) television.

5. We __________ (be) here when you __________ (arrive) tomorrow.

6. My brother and sister ___________ (argue) about something when I __________

(walk) into the room.

7. It ________ (be) beautiful yesterday when we _________ (go) for a walk in the

park. The sun _________ (shine). A cool breeze _________ (blow) and the birds

_________ (sing).

8. I got a package in my mail. When I ___________ (open) it, I _________ (find) a

surprise.

9. When the phone _________ (ring), the baby _________ (wake up) and

_________ (cry).

10. Tom __________ (sleep) when I arrived.

11. Peter __________ (already, eat) when his friends _________ (arrive).

12. Jane _________ (be) at my house when you arrived.

13. When the teacher met Sarah’s dad, she told him that Sarah _____________

(always, come) to class late.

14. I ______________ (study) when she __________ (call).

15. When Bill ________ (get) up yesterday morning, the sun __________ (shine).

1. “Do you know it’s Barb’s birthday today?” “Yes, she (have) ____________ a party tonight.”

2.I (pick)__________you up when you (arrive)___________at the airport at 9 o’clock tomorrow.

3.Before the postage stamp (invent) ____________, it was difficult to send a letter to another country.

4.Ha can’t go out because he (not/finish) _____________ his work.

5.When I (get)________ there, dinner (prepare) _______________, so I had a drink first.

1. “Do you know it’s Barb’s birthday today?” “Yes, she (have) ____________ a party tonight.”

2.I (pick)__________you up when you (arrive)___________at the airport at 9 o’clock tomorrow.

3.Before the postage stamp (invent) ____________, it was difficult to send a letter to another country.

4.Ha can’t go out because he (not/finish) _____________ his work.

5.When I (get)________ there, dinner (prepare) _______________, so I had a drink first.

“I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me. 

A. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

B. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

C. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

D. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.

“I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me.

A. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

B. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

C. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

D. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.

“I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me. 

A. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

B. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

C. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.

D. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.

I. Choose the correct answer.
0. Can you tell me what time the bus leave / does the bus leave?
1. Excuse me. There’s / Is there a supermarket near here?
2. Do you know when will be Mr Jones / Mr Jones will be at home?
3. Could you tell me do you have this sweater / if you have this sweater in green?
4. Has the bank closed / The bank has closed for the day?
5. How much do these shoes cost / these shoes cost?
6. Can you tell me how long does it take / it takes to get to Oxford?
7. Is the station / The station is far from here?
8. Do you know if is there / there is a Bureau de Change near here?
II. These people are looking for a holiday. Look at the descriptions of eight holidays (A-H). Decide which holiday (A-H) would be most suitable for each person (9-13).
9. Jackie is 18 and wants to go on holiday with her best friend Sarah. They are both starting university in
September to study archaeology. They went to relax and swim a lot but also want to go on some
excursions. They don’t have much money.
10. John is retired. He loves birdwatching. He and his wife would like to go somewhere beautiful and
peaceful. They don’t want to have to cook on holiday and they would prefer to stay in a place that is not
noisy in the evenings.
11. Stephen is very sporty and easily gets bored. He doesn't enjoy sitting on the beach all day. He likes
meeting new people on holiday and enjoy lively, late nights out. He’d prefer accommodation without
meals included.
12. Sandra and Dave have two young children aged six end eight. They like to go to places where there
are facilities for children and adults. Dave quite enjoys water sports but Sandra prefers to play on the
beach with the children.
13. Mary is 68. She is a widow. She likes to visit interesting pieces and is very interested m history, art and
culture. She doesn't want to cook on holiday and likes to meet new people She enjoys being in warm
countries.

HOLIDAY CHOICES

A. Oceanview Village
Our beautify holiday village offers self-catering
accommodation in beautiful surroundings close to
the beach There is evening entertainment every
night and an afternoon kids’ club which is run by our
team of trained staff. Excursions are available three
times a week. ............

B. Oaktree Park Hotel
Situated in beautiful grounds in the countryside,
Oaktree Park offers first-class accommodation with
delicious menu offered by our award-winning chef.
The landscaped grounds include a stunning lake and
nature reserve. A beautiful retreat for anyone who
wants to get away from it all for a while. ............
C. Kidsland Adventure Park
A child’s heaven, Kidsland caters for children aged
11 to 18. Accommodation is in ten-bed chalets with
adult supervision. We offer sport, art and craft,
computer technology, music, cookery lessons and
lots more. Leave your children with us for a week or
two and they will make friends for life. All meals
included and entertainment provided every night.
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D. Bob’s Diving Centre
We offer courses for both beginners and more
advanced divers. Also on offer are various
watersport activities including jetskis, surfing and
water volleyball. Self-catering accommodation at
affordable prices with a handy shop on-site for alt
your supplies. Evening entertainment arranged
every night plus a weekly barbecue. ................

E. Sandybeach Hotel
Situated in a small but lively resort. Sandybeach
hotel is only a two-minute walk from a glorious
beach. There are plenty of bars and restaurants
nearby and a nightclub where you can dance until
the early hours of the morning. Breakfast and
evening meal are included in the remarkably cheap
price and best of all, two day trips to local places of
interest and historical sights are included in the
package, too. ................

F. Desert Walking Holidays
Give yourself a challenge this year and cross a
desert. Organised trips (camels included to carry
your bags). Professional guides will lead you
through the sand. Campfire cooking and fantastic
landscapes. Trek all day and enjoy quiet nights
round the campfire under starry skies. ................

G. Scandinavian Cruises
Experience the beauty of the north. Watch the
amazing Northern Lights in the Scandinavian sky.
Double or single cabins available with full-board
catering. Don’t forget to bring your winter coat for
those romantic moonlit walks on deck in the snow!
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H. Woodside House
A beautiful hotel in the heart of the city but
surrounded by lovely gardens. Come and enjoy a
relaxing holiday in luxury. Within easy walking
distance of the main sights and places of culture. We
also offer art classes and lectures on cultural issues.
Learn to make a ceramic pot or improve your
painting or photography skills. Sorry, no children
allowed. ................