Тест на тему "Present tenses" для 8-го класса

Test, 8^th grade

Present Tenses

I.Choose the most appropriate answer.

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1. She can't come to the phone now because she ____for tomorrow's test.

a) studies b) is studying c) has studied d) has been studying

1. They must be at the sports ground now. They usually ____basketball on Fridays.

1. play b) are playing c) have played d) have been playing

1. I ____ my work already. I'm ready to go for a walk with you.

1. finish b) are finishing c) have finished d) have been finishing

1. I ____ breakfast right now. Can you call a little later?

1. cook b) am cooking c) have cooked d) have been cooking

1. I ____ this book. Can I borrow it for a week or so?

1. don’t read b) am not reading c) haven’t read d) haven’t been reading

1. Maria is good at languages. She _____French, Spanish and German.

1. speaks b) is speaking c) has spoken d) has been spoken

1. We ___for their answer for two months already.

1. wait b) are waiting c) have waited d) have been waiting

1. She ____ since Monday.

1. is sick b) is being sick c) has been sick d) has been being sick

1.  She _______ since noon. Should we wake her up?

1. sleeps b) is sleeping c) has slept d) has been sleeping

1. So far, he______five stories for children.

1. writes b) is writing c) has written d) has been writing

II. Complete the sentences for situations in the present. Decide which tense you need to use.

1. Ms Smith (work) _____________ as a sales representative for three years.

2. In her job, she (drive) __________ around a lot to meet her customers all over the country.

3. She (be/probably) ___________tired now.

4. She (arrive/just) _____________.

5. Today she (travel) ________500 km to meet a customer.

6. At the moment, Ms Smith (stand) _____________ in her hotel room.

7. He ______(read) the book for 3 hours.

8. My friend _______(be/never) to Canada.

9. They _______(be) workers at the factory.

10. I _______(already/come) home.

III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct present tense (Present Simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous).

1. This_________ (be) Mr Smith.

2. He __________(be) a dentist.

3. He ___________(work) in this hospital for 10 years.

4. It ________(be) 7 p.m. and he just __________(come) home.

5. What he _______(do) now? He _______(cook) dinner for his wife. It ___(be) her birthday.

6. They __________(live) together for 15 years. I think they _________(be) very happy.

IV. Read the story below. Then finish it with your own writing.

The Birthday Party

Today is my birthday. I am having a big party at my house. I invited everyone in my class. I hope that they all come. My doorbell is ringing. I answer it. Three of my friends are at the door! The rest of my friends arrive. It is time for the party to begin. First, we play games. We play pin the tail on the donkey. Jasmine wins. My mom gives her a prize. She is very happy. I am happy that my friends are having fun. We also play tag and musical chairs. Next, we eat cake. My favorite kind of cake is chocolate with vanilla icing. My mom made a special cake for me. She wrote “Happy Birthday” on it in red icing. Mom lights the candles. My friends sing the birthday song. I make a wish and blow out my candles. Now it is time to open presents. Jack hands me the first present. I unwrap it and open the box.

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