Present tense exercise

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the verb given in the brackets.

1. The river …………….. (flows) under the bridge.

2. They ……………….. (be) from North America.

3. He …………….. (take) but little pride in his work.

4. It …………………. (be) time we left.

5. He ………………. (wait) for you in the garden.

6. The train ……………… (leave) at 6 o’clock.

7. She ……………… (not like) the smell of raw fish.

8. Why …………….. (you not) come and see us?

9. I will wait until you …………….. (finish) your lunch.

10. The second semester ………………. (begin) in May.

11. I ……………. (think) you are mistaken.

12. Who is that girl ……………….. (stand) on the table.

Answers

1. The river flows under the bridge.

2. They are from North America.

3. He takes but little pride in his work.

4. It is time we left.

5. He is waiting for you in the garden.

6. The train leaves at 6 o’clock.

7. She does not like the smell of raw fish.

8. Why don’t you come and see us?

9. I will wait until you finish your lunch.

10. The second semester begins in May.

11. I think you are mistaken.

12. Who is that girl standing on the table?