Ex. 1) 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 B

Revision: Past tense contrast

1) Match the sentences (1-5) with the correct meaning, A or B. 1. The plane had landed when we heard the noise. A. We heard it before the plane landed. B. We heard it after the plane landed. 2. Ann and Jane were preparing breakfast when their mother woke up. A. Breakfast wasn’t ready. B. Breakfast was ready. 3. When my sister arrived, we’d already eaten dinner. A. Dinner was still in progress. B. Dinner was over. 4. Adam had decided to leave the area when his new neighbours moved in. A. He decided to leave before they came. B. He decided to leave after they came. 5. Adam decided to leave the area when his new neighbours moved in. A. He decided to leave before they came. B. He decided to leave because of the neighbours.

5) Find mistakes with past forms and correct them. 1. It was a beautiful morning, the sun shone and the world was bright. ____was shining ________________ 2. What subjects had he studied at college last year? ________________________________________________ 3. The victim was talking on her mobile phone while her attacker struck from behind. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. When they were arriving, they explored Texas and New Mexico. ____________________________________ 5. Was the security camera working when the robbers taked the money? _______________________________ 6. Did Fiona felt upset after that quarrel with her friend? ____________________________________________ 7. The fox cubs were coming into our garden several times during the spring to try to get our chickens. _________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. By 1280 Genghis Khan conquered the whole of China. ___________________________________________ 9. The children wanted to invite their friends to the circus, but their father booked tickets for just the family. __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Ex. 1) 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 B

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