Grammar exercises
Write the correct form of the verb between brackets into the spaces. (You can also do this test as a listening exercise or as an English pronunciation and intonation exercise.)
1) We (spend) the whole day in Paris sightseeing. We've had a lovely time. ... 2) There's no money in my wallet. Where is it? You've (spend) it all! ... 3) The beds were really uncomfortable in that hotel. We (sleep) very badly. ... 4) I feel absolutely exhausted. I haven't (sit) down all day. ... 5) He (stand) at the bus stop all morning. But no bus came. ... 6) Everyone (think) the art exhibition was very good. There were lots of quality paintings. ... 7) Are you going out with Mary this evening? I don't know. I haven't (speak) to her yet. ... 8) Somebody robbed the office last night. The thieves (steal) all the computers. ... 9) Please can you speak more quietly. The baby's (sleep) upstairs. ... 10) Oh, no! John's gone to work and he's (take) my car keys. What a stupid thing to do! ... 11) It was a terrible thing to happen and we all (understand) how he felt. ... 12) I went to the police station this morning. I (tell) them all I know. ...
*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.
Solutions and help...
1. spent
2. spent
3. slept
4. sat
5. stood
6. thought
7. spoken
8. stole
9. asleep / sleeping
10. taken
11. understood
12. told
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