This document provides examples of how to revise sentences to change verb tenses from present to past or future. It offers 21 pairs of sentences where the first is in one tense and the second rephrases it in another tense, covering a range of grammatical structures including continuous and perfect aspects. Common verbs transformed include be, have, do, see, become, arrive, finish, and begin. The pairs of sentences demonstrate how to concisely rewrite a sentence by changing the tense while maintaining the overall meaning.
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Ejercicios de transformaciones de tiempos verbales y apuntes
This document provides examples of how to revise sentences to change verb tenses from present to past or future. It offers 21 pairs of sentences where the first is in one tense and the second rephrases it in another tense, covering a range of grammatical structures including continuous and perfect aspects. Common verbs transformed include be, have, do, see, become, arrive, finish, and begin. The pairs of sentences demonstrate how to concisely rewrite a sentence by changing the tense while maintaining the overall meaning.
This document provides examples of how to revise sentences to change verb tenses from present to past or future. It offers 21 pairs of sentences where the first is in one tense and the second rephrases it in another tense, covering a range of grammatical structures including continuous and perfect aspects. Common verbs transformed include be, have, do, see, become, arrive, finish, and begin. The pairs of sentences demonstrate how to concisely rewrite a sentence by changing the tense while maintaining the overall meaning.
TRANSFORMATIONS: REVISION OF PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE TENSES
1. What is the price of this jacket? (cost)
How much does … 2. In my opinion, your idea is great. I think … 3. Our guests arrived during dinner. While we … 4. What are your plans for tonight at 10 pm? What are you … 5. I finished my homework. Then I turned on the TV. When I turned … 6. Is that jacket yours? (belong) Does that … 7. This is my first visit to Portugal. (been) This is the first time I … 8. He joined the group in 2018. He’s still in the group. (for) He has … 9. He joined the group in 2018. He quit it in 2021. (for) He was … 10. He has played the guitar for five years. He started …………………………………….……………. ago. He has ………………………...........……….. since …………. . 11. The last time I saw John was in 2015. (see / for) I haven’t …………………… 12. Helen and I became friends when we were children. (since) Helen and I have … 13. They have been singing together for three years. They began … 14. Ian started painting his room early this morning and he is still busy. Ian has ……………………………………………. all morning. 15. Paul was delighted when he saw that famous actor. (never / before) Paul was delighted because he ... 16. It is normal for him to pass all his subjects. He usually … 17. Andrew arrived at the station late and so he missed the train. (leave) By the time ………………………………….., the train ……………… . 18. Her clothes were wet from walking in the rain. Her clothes were wet because she had … 19. I didn’t see my sister last night. She went to bed before I got home. I arrived home after my … 20. He listened to me and copied the details at the same time. While he … 21. He has been swimming in competitions since he was 15. He’s now 24. He began …………………………………………………. ago. 22. Our trip to Madrid for next Easter is entirely planned. (travel) We are … 23. In the Middle Ages, most people were not landowners. People didn't ...