Exercise 1. Supply the correct verb form: Past simple or Present Perfect

1. Mr. Green (teach) …has taught……English in this school since he (graduate)……graduated……. from the university in 1986.

2. He (write) ……has written……..a book since last year.

3. Did you (watch) ………watch………TV last night?

4. I (read) ……have read………..the novel written by Jack London several times before.

5. Someone (steal) ………stole………my handbag on the bus.

6. Last month, I (be) ……was……………..in the hospital for ten days.

7. My father (not smoke) ………hasn't smoked………..for 5 years.

8. have You (receive) ………received………any letter from your parents yet?

9. He (leave) left home two weeks ago and we (not hear)………… haven't heard ……….. from him since then.

10. A: did You (speak)………speak………. to Mrs. Baker yesterday?

      B: No, I (not see) ……didn't see…………….her for a long time.

      A: I (not can) didn't can remember when I last (see)………saw………… her.

11. My brother (join) ……has joined………the army when he (be)………was……….. young.

12. Mr. Jackson (paint) ………has painted………….his house since last month.

13. Columbus (discover) ………has discovered…………..America more than 400 years ago.

14. We (study)……have studied………. French for five years at school but we (not learn)……didn't learn…. very much.

15. A: Have you (teach) ……… taught………….English before?

      B: Yes, I (have)………have…….. (teach) …taught………….English for three years in Hong Kong and when I (come)…came……… back, I (start) ……started.teaching at the Kensington school of English and I (teach) …taught….there since then.

16. A: I (see) ………saw………..Jack last night.      

      B: Oh really? I (not see) ……haven't seen………….  him for three months. How is he?

17. A: you (ever/win) ……Have you ever won……….. a competition?   B: Yes, I (win) ……won..…... a photographic competition in 2001.

18. George (work)…………has worked…. at the university so far.

19. We (not live)………haven't been living…….. in England for two years now.

20. When I (be) ………was……a child, I (want) ……wanted…………..to be a doctor.

Exercise 3. Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given.

1. Tom began playing the piano 4 years ago.

Tom has played the piano for 4 years.

2. I started cooking for the party 4 hours ago.

I have cooked for the party for 4 hours.

3. She started working as a secretary 2 years ago.

She has worked as a secretary for 2 years.

4. My father is reading a newspaper. He started 2 hours ago.

My father has been reading a newspaper for 2 hours.

5. My sister began to study English a year ago.

My sister has studied English for a year.

6. Scientists began to fight against AIDS in 1980.

Scientists have been fighting against AIDS since 1980.

7. The Browns have been living in London for 20 years.

The Browns began living in London 20 years ago.

8. John has worked for this electronics firm since 1999.

John started working for this electronics firm in 1999.

9. Women have been fighting for their rights since the middle of the 20th century.

Women began fighting for their rights in the middle of the 20th century

10. Jack and Jill have learned to drive for 2 weeks.

Jack and Jill started learning to drive 2 weeks ago.

11. How long have you studied English?

When did you start studying English?

12. When did you begin to do research on lung cancer?

How long have you begun research on lung cancer?

1. We last saw Tom when I moved to Bristol.

àWe haven’t seen Tom since I moved to Bristol.

2. She (last) wrote to me nearly 2 years ago.

àShe hasn’t written to me for nearly 2 years.

3. This film was (last) shown on TV nearly 10 years ago.

à This film hasn't been shown on TV for nearly 10 years.

4. She last swam in the river 3 years ago.

àShe hasn't swum in the river for 3 years.

5. I last visited the city museum 5 years ago.

àI haven’t visited the city museum for 5 years.

 6. I haven’t attended the club since 1988.

àI last attended the club in 1988.

 7. I haven’t seen him for 2 months.

àI last saw him 2 months ago.

 8. I haven’t gone swimming for 2 years.

à I last went swimming 2 years ago.

1. Everyday, Ba ___goes___ to school at 6 am. Yesterday he ___went___ to school at 6:30 am. He ____was__  late. (go/ go/ be)
2. Last year we ____lived__ in Nha Trang with our grandparents, but now we ___are living___ in Hue with our parents. (live/ live)
3. Last week I ___sent___ my friend Daisy a letter and  she __replied____ me immediately  . (send / reply )
4. My father _doesn't like_____ drinking beer but yesterday he ___had___ two big glasses of beer. He __was____ happy to receive my mother’s news. (not like/ have/ be)
5. What __did ____ you ____do__ yesterday? I ____phone__ you but you _weren't_____ in. (do/ phone/ not be)
6. Last month my brother ___sent__ me his photographs. He _sends_____ his photographs every year. (send/ send)
7. What time __did__ you ____go__ you go to the market yesterday? – I _didn't remember _____, I’m sorry. (go/ not remember)
8. I __knew____ how to dance when I ___was___ six years old. (not know/ be)
9. Nam is a careful driver but yesterday he ___drove___ carelessly. (drive)
10. How many cigarettes ____does__ your father _smoke_____ a day? (smoke)

1. After school times, Lan usually __________tuors ________ (tutor) lower grade students.

2. In order to be healthy, Tom always ______rides____________ (ride) a bike on weekends.

3. Last summer, we _________volunteered_________ (volunteer) to give food to homeless people.

4. The lesson usually ______starts__________ (start) at 8 a.m., but today it is late for 15 minutes.

5. Alex: What are you doing?

Anna: I ______am collecting____________ (collect) paper to exchange for plants.

6. Peter: How many eggs do you need for this cake?

Lia: We _______need___________ (need) a lot. Let’s go and get some more.

7. Sam: _______Did____ you ______swim____________ (swim) yesterday afternoon?

Luke: Yes. It was great.

8. The children ________are running__________ (run) around the garden. They look so happy.

9. My father _______grew___________ (grow) an apple tree there two months ago.

10. Mai __________doesn't have________ (not have) any French book. She thinks she will buy some.

11.After school times, Lan usually ________tutors__________ (tutor) lower grade students.

12.In order to be healthy, Tom always ______rides____________ (ride) a bike on weekends.

13.Sam: ______Did_____ you __________swim________ (swim) yesterday afternoon?

Luke: Yes. It was great.

14The children __________are running________ (run) around the garden. They look so happy

1. After school times, Lan usually _____tutors______ (tutor) lower grade students.
2. In order to be healthy, Tom always _______rides____ (ride) a bike on weekends.
3. Last summer, we ____volunteered_______ (volunteer) to give food to homeless people.
4. The lesson usually ____starts_____ (start) at 8 a.m., but today it is late for 15 minutes.
5. Alex: What are you doing?
Anna: I _______am collecting ____ (collect) paper to exchange for plants.
6. Peter: How many eggs do you need for this cake?
Lia: We _______need____ (need) a lot. Let’s go and get some more.
7. Sam: ______Did_____ you ______swim_____ (swim) yesterday afternoon?
Luke: Yes. It was great.
8. The children ______are running_____ (run) around the garden. They look so happy.
9. My father _______grew____ (grow) an apple tree there two months ago.
10. Mai ______doesn't have_____ (not have) any French book. She thinks she will buy some.

1.       I (visit)   have visited     our form teacher in the hospital already.

2.       John (read)has read the letter from Mary already.

3.       We (not begin)     haven't began to learn for the test yet.

4.       I (meet)   met    Robert at the supermarket this morning.

5.       Nancy (be) has been to Vietnam several times.

6.       They (not start)  haven't started  the project yet.

7.       When (your father/ give up) does your father give up   smoking?

8.       The motorbike looks clean. (you/ wash)   Have you washed  it?

9.       Tom (call) called  his boss yesterday.

10.     My uncle (move)moved to Da Lat in 2005.

11.     The Greens (be) have been   to many countries in the world so far.

12.     We (go)  have gone     to that village to do volunteer work several times.

13.     We (spend)    spent       our summer vacation in Ha Long Bay last July.

14.     Our teacher (explain)  has explained   to us how to use the printer already.

15.     My pen isn’t here any more. Someone (take)  has taken     it already.

16.     The postman (deliver)  delivered  the letter half an hour ago.

17.     Mai (not finish)  hasn't finished  her homework yet.

18.     They (not see)   haven't seen   the film Titanic yet.

19.     I (hear)     heard   the good news from Mary a few minutes ago.

20.     I (not see)   haven't seen your brother yet.

1. have visited

2. has read

3. haven’t begun

4. met

5. has been

6. haven’t started

7. did your father give up

8. Have you washed

9. called

10. moved

11. has been

12. have gone

13. spent

14. has explained

15. has taken

16. delivered

17. hasn’t finished

18. haven’t seen

19. heard

20. haven’t seen

I. Put the verbs in brackets into the simple present or the present continuous tense.

1.how do you (get)...get.. to work as a rule ?

I usually (go)...go.. by bus but tomorrow i (go)..am going... in tom's car.

2. Why do you (put)...put... on your coat ?

I ( go).....go.. for a walk. Do You (come)...come.. with me ?

Yes, i'd love to come. Do You (mind)...mind... if bring my dog ?

3. How much do you owe (owe) him ?

I (owe)..owe..... him j5

Do You ( intend)...intend.... to pay him?

II. Put the verbs in brackets into the simple past or the past continuous tense.

1. I was just ( open) ...opening.... the letter when the wind (blow)....blowed...it out of my hand.

2. The burglar (open)...was opening.... the safe when he (hear).heard... footsteps. He immediately (put).....put... out his torch and ( crawl)...crawled..... under the bed

3. When i (look)...looked... for my passport i (find)..found .... this old photograph

I. Put the verbs in brackets into the simple present or the present continuous tense.

1.how DO you (get)...GET.. to work as a rule ?

I usually (go)..GO... by bus but tomorrow i (go)...AM GOING .. in tom's car.

2. Why ĐO you (put)..PUT.... on your coat ?

I ( go)....GO... for a walk. DO You (come)..COME.... with me ?

Yes, i'd love to come. DO You (mind)...NIND... if bring my dog ?

3. How much DO you (owe)

...OWE.. him ?

I (owe)...OWE.... him j5

ĐO You ( intend)....INTEND... to pay him?

em dịch họ anh nek

I. Đặt các động từ trong ngoặc ở thì hiện tại đơn hoặc thì hiện tại tiếp diễn.

1. làm thế nào bạn (có được) ..... để làm việc như một quy tắc?

Tôi thường (đi) ..... bằng xe buýt nhưng ngày mai tôi (đi) ..... bằng xe của tom.

2. Why you (put) ...... on your coat?

Tôi (đi) ....... đi dạo. Bạn (đến) ...... với tôi?

Vâng, tôi rất muốn đến. Bạn (phiền) ...... nếu mang theo con chó của tôi?

3. Bạn (nợ) bao nhiêu

..... anh ta ?

Tôi (nợ) ....... anh ấy j5

Bạn (định) ....... trả tiền cho anh ta?

II. Đặt các động từ trong ngoặc ở quá khứ đơn hoặc quá khứ tiếp diễn.

1. Tôi chỉ (mở) ....... lá thư khi gió (thổi) ....... nó ra khỏi tay tôi.

2. Tên trộm (mở) ....... két sắt khi hắn (nghe) .... tiếng bước chân. Anh ấy ngay lập tức (đặt) ........ ra khỏi ngọn đuốc và (bò) ........ dưới gầm giường

3. Khi tôi (nhìn) ...... cho hộ chiếu của mình, tôi (tìm) ...... bức ảnh cũ này

chúc anh may mắn 

. Put the verbs in the brackets in present perfect tense or simple past 1. They have never (go)..............gone............ to the cinema in their life. 2. Tom, I (not see).......haven't seen.............. you for ages ! Where have you been ? 3. He is the most kind-hearted man I have ever (meet)............met............ 4. There (be) .........have been................3 accidents on this street in the past 3 days. 5. Is this the first time you (visit)........have visited........... our beautiful country ? 6. Scientists (find)...........have found.................. cures for many illnesses in the last 50 years. 7. My uncle's health (improve)..........has improved................ since he (leave) India. 8. I (buy) ........have bought.................a new shirt last week but I (not wear) it yet. 9. I (not see )...........haven't seen........ Lan since we (leave)..........left............. school. 10. We have just (move).........moved............. to a new house but we are dissatisfied with it. 11. My uncle has just (open).........opened............. a new internet house on Trang Tien street 12. Her grandfather (die) ....died.......20 years ago. She ( never meet)................has never met.......... him 13. Nam's sister ( lose)..... her job last week and since then she (be)....was...... out of work 14. You (see).. Mr Van recently?- Yes, I (see)..saw.. him at the school gate three days ago 15. She hasn't gone out since she (buy)........bought......... a new TV. 16. What did you (do) .....do........ yesterday? 17. She (come)........came........ to France two week ago 18. How long have you (learn)......learnt....... English ? 19. He (work).......has worked......... in that company for 5 years. 20. Nga (be)........was....... born in 1999.

1. I stayed at home  last Sunday. 
2. Angela went to the cinema last night. 
3. My friends had a great time in Nha Trang last year. 
4. My vacation in Hue was wonderful. 
5. Last summer I visited Ha Noi. 
6. My parents was very tired after the trip.
7. I buy a lot of gifts for my little sister. 
8. Lan and Mai saw a lot of animals at the zoo. 
9. Trung eats chicken and rice for dinner. 
10. They talk about their holiday in Hoi An. 
11. Phuong gave me a doll on my last birthday.
12. She said the food was delicious. 
13. I worked in a bank for ten years. 
14.  She studied French at university. 
15.  He traveled through the Middle East last year. 
16.  She watched TV yesterday. 
17.  We bought a new car last weekend. 
18.  He knows that he is right. 
19. I made coffee this morning . 
20. She wrote to her grandmother

tick cho mình nha thank you !