Present and past tenses practice for English learners. This interactive grammar exercise helps A1-A2 students practise the Present Simple, Present Continuous and Past Simple in short contexts about life on an aircraft carrier.
Complete each sentence with the correct tense form of the verb in brackets. Use the Present Simple, Present Continuous or Past Simple.
Life on an Aircraft Carrier
1. Last week, the sailors (EAT) only dry tortillas for lunch.
2. Look! The water in the shower (GET) cold again!
3. The ship's shop (NOT / SELL) toothpaste. It sells soap and snacks.
4. My brother (BUY) the last deodorant on the ship yesterday.
5. The mechanic (FIX) a hole in the deck right now.
6. The captain usually (SPEAK) to the crew every morning.
7. Listen! The washing machines in the laundry room (MAKE) a terrible noise at the moment.
8. The ship (NOT / VISIT) any ports last month.
9. ' (YOU / WANT) another tortilla?' 'No, thanks, I hate them.'
10. 'Why (THE SAILORS / STAND) in a long queue right now?' 'They are waiting for soap.'