Present Progressive.
1. Michael (to work) on his report now.
2. This old lady always (to detect) crimes!
3. Kate (to take) an exam right now.
4. I am busy, I (to speak) on the telephone.
5. Mr. Bell (to consult) somebody in the office now.
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Present Simple Present Progressive.
1. John (to get up) at six.
2. Mary (to take) after her father
3. Most people (to go) to the dentist once a year.
4. My friend always (to lose) the keys.
5. What language they (to speak) in Holland?
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1. Terry reads only (Dickens) novels and nothing else.
2. Does your father attend (parents) meeting at school?
3. The (boys) words are terrible.
4. Your (mother) sister is your aunt.
5. I am used to my (friend) jokes.
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1. Marion is so sentimental. She is constantly crying over something.
1. We are discussing your plan. It seems to be good.
2. Their children are always making a noise in the apartment.
3. Food prices are constantly going up.
4. They are taking an English course at the University.
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Present Progressive.
1. Jack (to have breakfast) now.
2. At present the Smiths (to stay) with their parents.
3. You (to do) your homework or not?
4. After the University course Rob (to go) to work in France.
5. Professor Green is an experienced lecturer. While he (to speak), everybody (to listen) to him carefully.
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Present Simple Present Progressive.
1. George (to speak) five languages.
2. It (to get) more and more difficult to get a job nowadays.
3. We (to discuss) some very important business matters right now.
4. Oxford University (remain) an aristocratic university to the present day.
5. Dolly (to have) five children.
. PASSIVE VOICE
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Open the brackets. Make up Passive.
1. Yesterday I (introduce) to the new director.
2. The doctor already (send) for.
3. The whole nation hopes he (elect) Prime-Minister.
4. The policeman noticed that the suitcase (carry) by the porter in a most strange way.
5. What strange sounds! Oh, our piano (tune).
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Write the sentences in passive voice.
- They are building a new ring-road round the city.
- When I came in they were examining her.
- They cancelled all flights because of fog.
- Our parents give us a lot of advice.
- They will have finished all the preparations for the party by the time the guests come.
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