Present Tense:

I work at CINCILINGUA.
I drink several cups of coffee each day.
Michael sings in a local singing group.
I eat lunch at 12:00 everyday.
Sara comes to work at 9:00 each morning.
The Pope lives in Vatican City.
Jennie has a dog named Oprah.
Patricia is the Program Coordinator.
Ruth works in the Scheduling Office.
Angela travels to Mexico every year.
I like pizza.
Sheldon enjoys classical music.
He believes that it will rain tomorrow.
She plays tennis every Saturday.
I want to call my family today.
Diabetics need to take medication every day.
They do their homework after class.
I wash my car every week.
You drive to work every morning.
Jodie and Peggy are sisters.
Chad is a drummer.

Questions:
Do I work at CINCILINGUA?
Yes, I work at CINCILINGUA.
Yes, I do.

Do I work at Ford?
No, I do not work at Ford.
No, I don’t work at Ford.
No, I do not. (No, I don’t.)

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 Do I drink coffee?
Yes, I drink coffee.
Yes, I do.

Does Michael sing in a local singing group?

Yes, Michael sings in a local singing group.
Yes, he does.

Do I eat lunch at 12:00 everyday?

Yes, I eat lunch at 12:00 everyday.
Yes, I do.

Does Sara come to work at 9:00 every morning?

Yes, Sara comes to work at 9:00 every morning.
Yes, she does.

Does the Pope live in Rome?

No, the Pope does not live in Rome.
No, the Pope doesn’t live in Rome.
No, he does not. (No, he doesn’t.)
The Pope lives in Vatican City.

Does Jennie have a dog named Fluffy?

No, Jennie does not have a dog named Fluffy.
No, Jennie doesn’t have a dog named Fluffy.
No, she does not. (No, she doesn’t.)
Jennie has a dog named Oprah.

Is Patricia the Scheduler?

No, Patricia is not the Scheduler.
No, Patricia isn’t the Scheduler.
No, she is not. (No, she isn’t.)
Patricia is the Program Coordinator.

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Does Ruth work in the Scheduling Office?
Yes, Ruth works in the Scheduling Office.
Yes, she does.

Does Angela travel to Namibia every year?

No, Angela does not travel to Namibia every year.
No, Angela doesn’t travel to Namibia every year.
No, she does not. (No, she doesn’t.)
Angela travels to Mexico every year.

Do I like pizza? Does Sheldon enjoy rap music?

Yes, I like pizza. No, Sheldon does not enjoy rap music.
Yes, I do. No, Sheldon doesn’t enjoy rap music.
No, he does not. (No, he doesn’t.)
Sheldon enjoys classical music.

Does he believe that it will rain tomorrow?

Yes, he believes that it will rain tomorrow.
Yes, he does.

Does she play tennis every Saturday?

Yes, she plays tennis every Saturday.
Yes, she does.

Do I want to call my family today?

Yes, I want to call my family today.
Yes, I do.

Do diabetics need to take medication every day?

Yes, diabetics need to take medication every day.
Yes, they do.

Do they do their homework after class?

Yes, they do their homework after class.
Yes, they do.

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 Do I wash my car every week.
Yes, I wash my car every week.
Yes, I do.

Do you drive to work every morning?

Yes, I drive to work every morning.
Yes, I do.

Are Jodie and Peggy sisters?

Yes, Jodie and Peggy are sisters.
Yes, they are.

Is Chad a pianist?
No, Chad is not a pianist.
No, Chad isn’t a pianist.
No, he is not. (No, he isn’t.)
Chad is a drummer.

Exercise A1:

Please answer the following using the present tense.

examples: Do you like bagels?
Yes, I like bagels.
Yes, I do.

Are you a teacher?

No, I am not a teacher.
No, I’m not.
I am a student.

Is your name Jorge?

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Do you work at Citibank?
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Do you like baseball?
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Do you live in Mexico?
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Do you have a big family?
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Do you enjoy jazz music?
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Does your family live in an apartment?
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Do you have a dog?
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Are you afraid of snakes?
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Is Cincinnati a big city?
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Exercise A2:
Now write 10 sentences using the present tense.
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2)____________________________________________________
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3)____________________________________________________
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4)____________________________________________________
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5)____________________________________________________
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6)____________________________________________________
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7)____________________________________________________
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8)____________________________________________________
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9)____________________________________________________
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10)___________________________________________________
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Exercise A3:
Answer the following questions using the present tense.

Where are you from?

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Where do you work?
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Who is your morning teacher?
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Who is your afternoon teacher?
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What is your address?
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What is your favorite sport?
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What are your hobbies?
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When do you take a vacation?
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Why are you here?
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How many siblings do you have?
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What is your favorite color?
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What is your favorite movie?
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Past Tense

I went to Miami last week for a meeting.

I called my boss last night.
Angela went to Mackinac Island in 2009.
Cesar came to school early this morning.
Angie watched a movie yesterday.
Jennie went to Mexico last year.

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Patricia lived in Chicago in 1970.
Ruth played softball in college.
You bought three tickets to the basketball game last week.
He took his family to the game last night.
She wrote a book last year.

Sheldon chose wheat bread over white bread at the bakery last Tuesday.
It rained five minutes ago.
We gave money to the Red Cross last year.
The baby cried all night last night.
They did their homework after school and went to sleep.

Yesterday I saw Harrison Ford at the Doctor’s office.

Pauline taught a student from Peru last week.
Garnell went to Turkey on her last vacation.
Mary heard the weather forecast on the radio this morning.
George W. Bush became President in January 2001.

Questions:

Did I go to Miami last week for a meeting?

Yes, I went to Miami last week for a meeting.
Yes, I did.

Did I call my boss last night?

Yes, I called my boss last night.
Yes, I did.

Did Angela go to Tahiti in 2009?

No, Angela did not go to Tahiti in 2009.
No, Angela didn’t go to Tahiti in 2009.
No, she did not. (No, she didn’t.)
Angela went to Mackinac Island in 2009.

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Did Cesar come to school late this morning?
No, Cesar did not come to school late this morning.
No, Cesar didn’t come to school late this morning.
No, he did not. (No, he didn’t.)
Cesar came to school early this morning.

Did Angie watch a movie yesterday?

Yes, Angie watched a movie yesterday.
Yes, she did.

Did Jennie go to Australia last year?

No, Jennie did not go to Australia last year.
No, Jennie didn’t go to Australia last year.
No, she did not. (No, she didn’t.)
Jennie went to Mexico last year.

Did Patricia live in Chicago in 1910?

No, Patricia did not live in Chicago in 1910.
No, Patricia didn’t live in Chicago in 1910.
No, she did not. (No, she didn’t.)
Patricia wasn’t alive in 1910.
Patricia lived in Chicago in 1970.

Did Ruth play softball in college?

Yes, Ruth played softball in college.
Yes, she did.

Did you buy five tickets to the baseball game last night?
No, I did not buy five tickets to the baseball game last night.
No, I didn’t buy five tickets to the baseball game last night.
No, I did not. (No, I didn’t.)
I bought three tickets to the baseball game last night.

Did he take his family to the game last night?

Yes, he took his family to the game last night.
Yes, he did.

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Did she write a play last year?
No, she did not write a play last year.
No, she didn’t write a play last year.
No, she did not. (No, she didn’t.)
She wrote a book last year.

Did Sheldon choose wheat bread over white bread at the bakery last Tuesday?
Yes, Sheldon chose wheat bread over white bread at the bakery last Tuesday.
Yes, he did.

Did it rain five minutes ago?

Yes, it rained five minutes ago.
Yes, it did.

Did we give money to the Red Cross last year?

Yes, we gave money to the Red Cross last year.
Yes, we did.

Was the baby quiet all night last night?

No, the baby was not quiet all night last night.
No, the baby wasn’t quiet all night last night.
No, he was not. (No, he wasn’t.)
The baby cried all night last night.

Did they do their homework before school?

No, they did not do their homework before school.
No, they didn’t do their homework before school.
No, they did not. (No, they didn’t.)
They did their homework after school.

Did you see Harrison Ford at the Doctor’s office yesterday?

Yes, I saw Harrison Ford at the Doctor’s office yesterday.
Yes, I did.

Did Pauline teach a student from Thailand last week?

No, Pauline did not teach a student from Thailand last week.
No, Pauline didn’t teach a student from Thailand last week.
No, she did not. (No, she didn’t.)
Pauline taught a student from Peru last week.

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Did Garnell go to Turkey on her last vacation?
Yes, Garnell went to Turkey on her last vacation.
Yes, she did.

Did Mary hear the weather forecast on the radio this morning?
Yes, Mary heard the weather forecast on the radio this morning.
Yes, she did.

Did George W. Bush become President in December 2000?

No, George W. Bush did not become President in December 2000.
No, George W. Bush didn’t become President in December 2000.
No, he did not. (No, he didn’t.)
George W. Bush became President in January 2001.

Exercise B1:

Please answer the following using the past tense.

examples: Did you eat breakfast this morning?
Yes, I ate breakfast this morning.

Did you travel to Italy last summer?

No, I didn’t travel to Italy last summer.
No, I didn’t.
I traveled to Aruba last summer.

Did you buy a newspaper yesterday?

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Did your family have a party for New Year’s Eve?
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Did you attend a meeting last week?
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Did you play sports in high school?

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Did you do your homework yesterday?
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Did you see a movie during your flight?
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Did you call your family yesterday?
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Did you bring an umbrella to Cincinnati?
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Did you watch cartoons when you were a child?
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Did you fall asleep easily last night?
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Exercise B2:
Now write 10 sentences using the past tense.
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2)____________________________________________________
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3)____________________________________________________
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4)____________________________________________________
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5)____________________________________________________
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6)____________________________________________________
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7)____________________________________________________
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8)____________________________________________________
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9)____________________________________________________
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10)___________________________________________________
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Exercise B3:
Answer the following questions using the past tense.

Where did you eat dinner last night?

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Where did you live when you were 10 years old?
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Who was your best friend in high school?
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What did you do on your last birthday?
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What did you do last Saturday?
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Where did you travel on your last vacation?
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What games did you play as a child?
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When did you begin to work at your company?
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Why did you come to Cincinnati?
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How many cups of coffee did you drink yesterday?
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What was your great grandmother’s name?
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What was the last movie you saw?
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Future Tense

I will go to Oklahoma in two weeks.

Robert will come to school tomorrow.
I will ask Sara for her opinion concerning this matter.
Michael will go to India on his next vacation.

Jennie will take a cruise next year.

Ruth will not come to work tomorrow.
Angela will buy a gift for Jennie’s birthday today.
Patricia will call City Hall today.
Carol will teach a student from Japan on Monday.

They will give you a gift for your birthday next week.
He will receive a call from Argentina this morning.
It will rain this afternoon.
You will attend your friend’s wedding in June.
She will sign the contract on Friday.

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We will have a party next week.
Jody will visit her in-laws this weekend.
Martin will meet with him at 3:00 today.

The boy will play Chinese Checkers with his friends after school.
The lawyers will defend their client in the court hearing next week.
You will fly to Houston for the meeting on Wednesday.
Carlos and Juan will tour the Art Museum on Saturday.
Questions:
Will I go to Oklahoma in two weeks?
Yes, I will go to Oklahoma in two weeks.
Yes, I will.

Will Robert come to school tomorrow?

Yes, Robert will come to school tomorrow.
Yes, he will.

Will I ask Sara for her opinion concerning this matter?

Yes, I will ask Sara for her opinion concerning this matter?
Yes, I will.

Will Michael go to Russia on his next vacation?

No, Michael will not go to Russia on his next vacation.
No, Michael won’t go to Russia on his next vacation.
No, he will not. (No, he won’t.)
Michael will go to India on his next vacation.

Will Jennie take a bus tour next year?

No, Jennie will not take a bus tour next year.
No, Jennie won’t take a bus tour next year.
No, she will not. (No, she won’t.)
Jennie will take a cruise next year.

Will Ruth come to work tomorrow?

No, Ruth will not come to work tomorrow.
No, Ruth won’t come to work tomorrow.
No, she will not. (No, she won’t.)
Ruth will not come to school tomorrow.
Ruth won’t come to school tomorrow.

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Will Angela buy a gift for Jennie’s birthday today?
Yes, Angela will buy a gift for Jennie’s birthday today.
Yes, she will.

Will Patricia call City Hall today?

Yes, Patricia will call City Hall today.
Yes, she will.

Will Carol teach a student from Japan on Monday?

Yes, Carol will teach a student from Japan on Monday.
Yes, she will.

Will they give you a gift for your birthday next week?
Yes, they will give you a gift for your birthday next week.
Yes, they will.

Will he receive a call from Israel this morning?

No, he will not receive a call from Israel this morning.
No, he won’t receive a call from Israel this morning.
No, he will not. (No, he won’t.)
He will receive a call from Argentina this morning.

Will it snow this afternoon?

No, it will not snow this afternoon.
No, it won’t snow this afternoon.
No, it will not. (No, it won’t.)
It will rain this afternoon.

Will you attend your friend’s wedding in June?

Yes, I will attend my friend’s wedding in June.
Yes, I will.

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 Will she sign the contract on Friday?
Yes, she will sign the contract on Friday.
Yes, she will.

Will we have a party this week?

No, we will not have a party this week.
No, we won’t have a party this week.
No, we will not. (No, we won’t.)
We will have a party next week.

Will Jody visit her in-laws this weekend?

Yes, Jody will visit her in-laws this weekend.
Yes, she will.

Will Martin meet with him at 3:00 today?

Yes, Martin will meet with him at 3:00 today.
Yes, he will.

Will the boy play dominoes with his friends after school?
No, the boy will not play dominoes with his friends after school.
No, the boy won’t play dominoes with his friends after school.
No, he will not. (No, he won’t.)
The boy will play Chinese Checkers with his friends after school.

Will the lawyers defend their client in the court hearing next week?
Yes, the lawyers will defend their client in the court hearing next week.
Yes, they will.

Will you fly to San Francisco for the meeting on Wednesday?

No, I will not fly to San Francisco for the meeting on Wednesday.
No, I won’t fly to San Francisco for the meeting on Wednesday.
No, I will not. (No, I won’t.)
I will fly to Houston for the meeting on Wednesday.

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Will Carlos and Juan tour the Art Museum on Saturday?
Yes, Carlos and Juan will tour the Art Museum on Saturday.
Yes, they will.

Exercise C1:

Please answer the following using the future tense.

examples: Will you come to school tomorrow?
Yes, I will come to school tomorrow.

Will you take a boat to Venezuela today?

No, I will not take a boat to Venezuela today.
No, I won’t take a boat to Venezuela today.
No, I will not. (No, I won’t.)
I will take a plane to Venezuela today.

Will you go to a sporting event this week?

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Will you travel this summer?
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Will you be here next week?
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Will you eat out tonight for dinner?
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Will you go on a tour Thursday?
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Will you go shopping this weekend?
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Will you retire when you are 65 years old?
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Will you return to Cincinnati in the future?
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Will you watch television after class?
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Will your teacher give you homework today?
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Exercise C2:
Now write 10 sentences using the future tense.
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2)____________________________________________________
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3)____________________________________________________
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4)____________________________________________________
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5)____________________________________________________
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8)____________________________________________________
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9)____________________________________________________
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10)___________________________________________________
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Exercise C3:
Answer the following questions using the future tense.

Where will you go on your next vacation?

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Where will you eat dinner tonight?
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Who will be the next President of your country?
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What will you do this weekend?
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What will you watch on TV tonight?
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Where will go for lunch today?
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What will be the next product or service that your company will introduce?
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When will you go home?
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Why will you come to school tomorrow?
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How many weeks will you be in Cincinnati?
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What will you study today?
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When will you return to Cincinnati?
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Review of Verbs:
Present Tense – We use the present tense to state facts and habitual actions.
Words such as: always, every day, every morning, each afternoon,
etc… are used to describe habitual actions.

Examples: I like to watch old movies. (fact)

Today is Friday. (fact)
He always takes the bus to work. (habitual action)
Aaron goes to the gym everyday. (habitual action)

Past Tense – We use the past tense to speak of a situation or action that began and
finished before now. A past tense sentence should include a time in the
past that the event occurred. Words such as: yesterday, last week, last
year, 20 minutes ago, three months ago, etc… are used in many past
tense sentences.

Examples: I went to the mall yesterday.

He left 20 minutes ago.
Sharon traveled to Michigan last July.
Robert worked 72 hours last week.

Future Tense – We use the future tense to speak about something that will take place
at a future time. The future tense can be used to talk about the near or
distant future. Words such as: in five minutes, tomorrow, next week,
next year, later, tonight, in 2 weeks, next month, in 2010, etc…. are
used in many future tense sentences.

Examples: I will attend the meeting tomorrow.

We will watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
Tori will call you later.
Next year NASA will begin a new project.
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Present Continuous

I am working right now.

I am currently studying English at CINCILINGUA.
The baby is sleeping. (now)
Sally is eating her lunch. (now)
He is watching TV now.

Jennie is typing a report now.

Patricia is talking to the students at the moment.
Angela is looking for a pencil. (now)
Ruth is checking the schedule at present.
It is snowing! (now)

Pedro is making a lot of progress in his course.

Mr. Brown is painting his house. (now)
Miss Lambert is going to the post office. (now)
Jennifer is running because she is late.
The children are playing outside. (now)

They are watching TV at this moment.

You are typing the report for your boss. (now)
The Cincinnati Reds are winning! (now)

Questions
What are you doing?
I am working right now.

Where are you studying?

I am currently studying English at CINCILINGUA.

What is the baby doing?

The baby is sleeping.

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 What is Sally doing?
Sally is eating her lunch now.

What is he doing?
He is watching TV.

What is Jennie typing?

Jennie is typing a report now.

What is Patricia doing?

Patricia is talking to the students at the moment.

What is Angela looking for?

Angela is looking for a pencil.

What is Ruth doing?

Ruth is checking the schedule at present.

What is happening outside?

It is snowing!

How is Pedro doing in his course?

Pedro is making a lot of progress in his course.

What is Mr. Brown doing?

Mr. Brown is painting his house.

Where is Miss Lambert going?

Miss Lambert is going to the post office.

Why is Jennifer running?

Jennifer is running because she is late.

What are the children doing?

The children are playing outside.

What are they doing?

They are watching TV at this moment.

What are you typing?

I am typing the report for my boss.
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Which team is winning now?
The Cincinnati Reds are winning!

Exercise D1:

Please answer the following using the present continuous tense.

examples: What are you doing?
I am doing my homework.

Which teams are playing in this game?

The Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets are
playing in this game.

What is your family doing now?

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Where is Bill Clinton living now?
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Which hotel are you staying in?
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What movie is showing at the cinema this week?
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What project is your company working on now?
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Exercise D2:
Write a sentence using the present continuous tense for the following pictures.

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Exercise D3:
Now write 5 sentences using the present continuous tense.
1)____________________________________________________
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2)____________________________________________________
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3)____________________________________________________
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4)____________________________________________________
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5)____________________________________________________
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We are traveling to Europe this summer.

Toyota is inventing a new engine this year.
We are leaving soon.
They are moving to Boston this month.
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 Charles is eating out this evening.
You are remodeling your home this fall.
I am returning the library books after work today.
You are renting that movie this weekend.

Questions

Where are you traveling to this year?

We are traveling to Europe this summer.
Are you traveling to Europe this summer?
Yes, we are.

What is Toyota doing this year?

Toyota is designing a new engine this year.
Is Toyota designing a new engine this year?
Yes, it is.

What are you doing?

We are leaving soon.
Are you leaving soon?
Yes, we are.

When are they moving?

They are moving to Boston this month.
Are they moving to Boston this month?
Yes, they are.

What is Charles doing this evening?

Charles is eating out this evening.
Is Charles eating at home this evening?
No, he isn’t. He is eating out.

When are you remodeling your home?

I am remodeling my home this fall.
Are you remodeling your home this winter?
No, I’m not. I am doing it this fall.

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 What are you doing after work today?
I am returning the library books after work today.
Are you returning the library books after work today?
Yes, I am.

When are you renting that movie?

I am renting that movie this weekend.
Are you renting that movie this weekend?
Yes. I am.

Exercise D4:
Answer the following questions using the present continuous tense.

Are you buying a ticket to the hockey game tonight?

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Are you studying French?
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Are you cooking dinner tonight?
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Are you leaving Cincinnati this week?
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Is your family visiting relatives today?
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Are you working tonight?
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Are your co-workers coming to CINCILINGUA?
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Exercise D5:
Write five questions using the present continuous tense.
1)____________________________________________________
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2)____________________________________________________
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3)____________________________________________________
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4)____________________________________________________
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5)____________________________________________________
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Past Continuous

I was talking to Nick when you arrived.

Jody was teaching a class when the lights went out.
While Joseph was driving to work, he witnessed an accident.
I saw the protestors as I was walking to school today.
She left when I was reading a magazine.

Ruth was talking on the phone when I went into her office.
Jennie was reading the report when the telephone rang.
Naomi was planning her vacation when she heard about Carnival.
Ingrid was writing a check when her pen stopped writing.
Just as I was leaving work, it began to rain.

Rose was composing a song for the hymnal when her pencil broke.
Jennifer was making copies in the Law Library when she met an old friend.
Robin was leaving the school when a pedestrian stopped her to ask a question.
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While you were walking to the hotel you saw a police officer on horseback.
Aaron was watching the basketball game on TV when UPS delivered the package.

Coty was exercising when someone knocked on the door.

While Ralph was eating he read the magazine article about the space shuttle mission.
Bettina was doing the laundry as her husband repaired the dishwasher.
We were listening to the radio when we heard the dog howl.
Tracey was riding a roller coaster when she got sick.
He was working on the new project when the manager called a meeting.

Questions

Who were you talking to when I arrived?

I was talking to Nick when you arrived.

What was Jody doing when the lights went out?

Jody was teaching a class when the lights went out.

What did Joseph witness while he was driving to work?

Joseph witnessed the accident while he was driving to work.

What did you see as you were walking to school today?

I saw the protestors as I was walking to school today.

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What did Naomi hear about when she was planning her vacation?
Naomi heard about Carnival when she was planning her vacation.

When did it begin to rain?

It began to rain just as I was leaving work.

What was Rose doing when her pencil broke?

Rose was composing a song for the hymnal when her pencil broke.

What was Robin doing when a pedestrian stopped her to ask a question?
Robin was leaving the school when a pedestrian stopped her to ask a question.

What did you see while you were walking to the hotel?
I saw a police officer on horseback as I was walking to the hotel.

What was Aaron doing when UPS delivered the package?

Aaron was watching the basketball game on TV when UPS delivered the package.

What was Coty doing when someone knocked on the door?

Coty was exercising when someone knocked on the door.

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What was Ralph doing while he read the magazine article about the space shuttle?
Ralph was eating while he read the magazine article about the space shuttle mission.

What was Bettina doing as her husband repaired the dishwasher?

Bettina was doing the laundry as her husband repaired the dishwasher.

What were you doing when you heard the dog howl?
We were listening to the radio when we heard the dog howl.

What was Tracey riding when she got sick?

Tracey was riding a roller coaster when she got sick.

What was he working on when the manager called a meeting?

He was working on the new project when the manager called a meeting.

Exercise E1:

Please answer the following using the past continuous tense.

examples: What were you doing when she called?
I was knitting when she called.

What were you doing when the tornado hit?

I was taking cover when the tornado hit.

What were you doing when you heard about the assassination of J. F. K.?
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Which program were you watching on TV when the electricity went out?
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Which airline were you planning to use before you heard about the possible strike?
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What were you wearing when you graduated?
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What were you thinking about when you went to your first interview?
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Exercise E2:
Write 5 sentences using the past continuous tense:
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Exercise E3:
Complete these sentences using the past continuous tense.

1) While I _________________(study) at the University, I____________

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2) As he ______________(fly) to Cincinnati, he ____________________
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3) The child________________(play) when you____________________
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4) We _____________________(talk) when Juan___________________
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5) Judy ____________________(bake) a cake when ________________
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6) As Terry _____________________(call) a friend, he ______________
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7) While you _____________________(eat) lunch, you______________
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8) She ____________________(write) a letter to a pen pal when_______
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9) It ___________________(rain) when I__________________________
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10) Marcel___________________(read) a book when________________
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Future Continuous

I will be going on the tour Saturday morning.

Michael will be going to India next month.
Luis will be leaving work today at 4:00.
I will be returning to Venezuela next year.

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 We will be eating lunch at Golden Corral on Thanksgiving.
The plane will be leaving at 4:35.
The movie will be starting in 10 minutes.
Jennie will be cooking a turkey for Easter.

Patricia will be eating her meal with chopsticks today.

The President will be speaking on TV tonight.
My daughter will be graduating in June.
Marie and Jeff will be getting married in two weeks.

Lazarus Department Store will be having a sale this weekend.

The military will be recruiting many high school graduates this year.
That company will be going out of business at the end of the month.
Orchestra practice will be starting at 9:30 tomorrow.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be playing against the Calgary Flames tonight.
You will be giving a party for your parent’s 50th wedding anniversary.
He will be opening a bank account tomorrow.
We will be putting up our Christmas tree next month.
They will be touring the White House tomorrow morning.

Questions

What will you be doing on Saturday morning?

I will be going on the tour Saturday morning.

Where will Michael be going to next month?

Michael will be going to India next month.

What time will Luis be leaving work today?

Luis will be leaving work today at 4:00.

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When will you be returning to Venezuela?
I will be returning to Venezuela next year.

Where will we be eating lunch on Thanksgiving?

We will be eating lunch at the Golden Corral on Thanksgiving.

What time will the plane be leaving?

The plane will be leaving at 4:35

When will the movie be starting?

The movie will be starting in 10 minutes.

What will Jennie be cooking for Easter?

Jennie will be cooking a turkey for Easter.

How will Patricia be eating her meal today?

Patricia will be eating her meal with chopsticks today.

When will the President be speaking on TV?

The President will be speaking on TV tonight.

When will your daughter be graduating?

My daughter will be graduating in June.

Who will be getting married in two weeks?

Marie and Jeff will be getting married in two weeks.

Which store will be having a sale this weekend?

Lazarus Department Store will be having a sale this weekend.

Who will the military be recruiting this year?

The military will be recruiting many high school graduates this year.

When will the company be going out of business?

The company will be going out of business at the end of the month.

What time will orchestra practice be starting tomorrow?

Orchestra practice will be starting at 9:30 tomorrow.

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Which team will the Pittsburgh Penguins be playing against tonight?
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be playing against the Calgary Flames tonight.

What will you do to celebrate your parent’s 50th wedding anniversary?

I will be giving a party for my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary.

What will he be doing tomorrow?

He will be opening a bank account tomorrow.

When will you be putting up your Christmas tree?

We will be putting up our Christmas tree next month.

When will they be touring the White House?

They will be touring the White House tomorrow morning.

Exercise F1:
Write five sentences using the future continuous tense.
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Exercise F2:
Write a sentence using the future continuous tense for the following:

example: (Next winter)

I will be going to Paraguay next winter.

(Your next vacation)

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(Your next birthday)

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(The next meeting you will attend)

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(Next New Year’s Eve)

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(In class tomorrow)

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(What you will do after the course)

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(This evening)

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(Next week)
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(This Saturday)
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(Next summer)

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Exercise F3:
Write five questions using the future continuous tense.
1)____________________________________________________
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2)____________________________________________________
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3)____________________________________________________
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4)____________________________________________________
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5)____________________________________________________
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Exercise F4:
Write a sentence using the future continuous tense for the following pictures.

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Present Continuous – (also called the Present Progressive) we use the present
continuous to express an action that is happening now. It describes actions that began
in the past and is not finished.

Example: I am working. (now) - the meaning is that I began to study at

sometime in the past and I am not finished studying yet.

We form the present continuous tense by using the verb “to be” and the “ing” form of
the verb (called the present participle). Expressions such as: now, right now, currently,
at the moment, at present, etc… are used to say that the action is in progress now.

Examples: Mr. Levine is making copies right now.

Alfonso is working in his office at the moment.
The sky is getting very dark. (now)
Pierre is driving in the Indy 500 and is currently in 2nd place.

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Note: Adverbs are sometimes used with the present perfect tense to express the
continuous nature of the action.

Examples: David is always eating pizza.

Jacob is always whistling.
Isaac is always smiling.
Melinda is always biting her nails.

The Present Continuous tense is also used to describe a future action.

Words such as: this week, this month, this year, this spring, this summer, this winter,
this fall, this afternoon, tonight, soon, in the morning, etc… are used to express the
time that you will be doing something.

Examples: I am going to Morocco this fall.

He is leaving tonight.
Walter is returning from Moscow in the morning.
Amanda is going to a ping pong tournament tomorrow.

Past Continuous – (also called the past progressive) we use the past continuous tense
to describe an action that was in progress when something else happened. . We form
the past continuous by using the verb “to be” and the present participle (which is the
“ing” form of the verb). Words such as : while, when, and as are used in most
sentences.

Examples: We were having a picnic when it began to rain.

I was driving to work when it began to snow.
The Cincinnati Reds were winning when the Mets hit a grand slam.
As she was walking to the bus stop she saw four stray dogs.

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Future Continuous – (also called the future progressive) we use the future continuous
tense to speak about an action that will be in progress in the future. The action may or
may not have already begun and it will not be finished at the indicated future time.

Examples: I will be coloring eggs for Easter tomorrow.

He will be giving his daughter a bracelet for her birthday.
We will be going on the tour to the Zoo on Saturday.
They will be going to Hawaii on their next vacation.

Review of the six basic tenses:

Example A:
Present
I work in a bank.
Past
I worked in the International Department last year.
Future
I will become the Manager soon.
Present Continuous
I am currently working in the mortgage area of the bank.
Past Continuous
I was working in the International Department when I received the raise.
Future Continuous
I will be going to a meeting about interest rates next week.

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Example B:
Present
I eat ice cream every weekend.
Past
I ate butter pecan ice cream last Saturday.
Future
I will eat rocky road ice cream this weekend.
Present Continuous
I am eating strawberry ice cream right now.
Past Continuous
I was eating a scoop of mint-chocolate-chip ice cream when I called you.
Future Continuous
I will be eating sherbet this weekend instead of ice cream.

Example C:
Present
I usually go home for lunch.
Past
I went to Skyline for lunch yesterday.
Future
I will go home for lunch today at 12:30.
Present Continuous
I am going to lunch with my friend now. Would you like to come with us?
Past Continuous
I was going to my house yesterday when it began to rain.
Future Continuous
I will be going home for lunch again tomorrow.

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Example D:
Present
I fly to the United States for business.
Past
I flew to Mobile, Alabama last month.
Future
I will fly to Denver, Colorado next month.
Present Continuous
I am flying back to my country right now.
Past Continuous
I was flying to Cincinnati when I saw that movie.
Future Continuous
I will be flying to Portland, Maine on Tuesday.

Example E:
Present
He usually drives when he goes on vacation.
Past
Last year he drove to the Grand Canyon.
Future
This year he will drive to Mount Rushmore.
Present Continuous
Right now he is driving to Columbus to attend a meeting.
Past Continuous
He was driving to Gettysburg when he saw the detour sign.
Future Continuous
He will be driving to Lexington, Kentucky next week to visit the Horse Park.

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