动词的时态 基础练习

Exercise

Directions: Read the following sentences, for the blanks, there is a word given in the brackets. Fill in each of these blanks with the proper form of the given word.

1. Although he has lived with us for years, he _______ (leave) us much impression.

2. The year 2002 _______ (see) remarkable changes in Shanghai's landscape.

3. We _______ (meet) our new neighbors yet, so we don't know their names.

4. The unemployment rate in this district _______ (fall) from 6% to 5% in the past two years.

5. Population experts predict that most people _______ (live) in cities in the near future.

6. After he had broken the world record, Rod _______ (go) to a restaurant to celebrate with her friends.

7. We _______ (work) on our project day and night in the past two weeks.

8. I'm sure you will do better in the test because you _______ (study) so hard this year.

9. Before I began this job, I _______ (be) a baby sitter for two years.

10. My uncle _______ (not marry) until he was forty-five.

11. In such dry weather, the flowers will have to be watered if they _______ (surrive).

12. He will have learned English for eight years by the time he _______ (graduate) from the university next year.

13. — Will you go skiing with me this winter vacation?

— It all _______ (depend).

14. I thought Jim would say something about his school report, but he _______ (mention) it.

15. Send my regards to your lovely wife when you _______ (write) home.

16. — Did you tidy your room?

— No, I was going to tidy my room but I _______ (have) visitors.

17. — Do you know if Terry will go camping this weekend?

— Terry? Never! She _______ (hate) tents and fresh air!

18. Mary went to the box office at lunch time, but all the tickets _______ (sell) out.

19. Every few years, the coal workers, _______ (have) their lungs X-rayed to ensure their health.

20. Did you predict that many students _______ (sign) up for the dance competition?