Timeline Exercises For English Grammar

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In English grammar, the timeline is a crucial concept that shapes the usage of tenses. Understanding the timeline helps in distinguishing between past, present, and future events both in speech and writing. By practicing with sentences, you can master the use of tenses appropriately in the context of time. Below are exercises that will challenge your understanding of the timeline in English grammar.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with appropriate Past Tenses (Simple Past/ Past Continuous/ Past Perfect)

1. She *was reading* (read) when I arrived.

2. He *had already left* (leave) when I reached there.

3. I *watched* (watch) a movie last night.

4. They *were discussing* (discuss) about the project at 5 pm yesterday.

5. I *felt* (feel) very tired, so I went to bed early.

6. Sarah *had prepared* (prepare) dinner before her guests arrived.

7. We *visited* (visit) the museum last week.

8. While she *was cooking* (cook), the phone rang.

9. My brother *had completed* (complete) his homework by the time I came home.

10. The concert *began* (begin) at 7:30 pm.

11. Mr. Wilson *resigned* (resign) from his job last month.

12. They *were playing* (play) basketball when it started raining.

13. My mother *had purchased* (purchase) everything before I reached the supermarket.

14. The football match *started* (start) while we were having dinner.

15. By the time we reached the theater, the movie *had already started* (start).

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with appropriate Future Tenses (Simple Future/ Future Continuous/ Future Perfect)

1. I *will meet* (meet) you tomorrow.

2. By 8 pm, I *will be watching* (watch) television.

3. He *will have reached* (reach) home by the time we arrive.

4. They *will be playing* (play) football this evening.

5. By the end of this year, I *will have graduated* (graduate) from college.

6. I *will write* (write) an email to you tonight.

7. When you come to the party, I *will be cooking* (cook) dinner.

8. He *will have completed* (complete) the project by next week.

9. I *will arrive* (arrive) at the station at 6 pm.

10. This time next week, we *will be sitting* (sit) on the beach.

11. By the time you wake up, I *will have left* (leave) for work.

12. They *will play* (play) tennis tomorrow morning.

13. Sabrina *will be working* (work) when you visit her.

14. By the time the teacher arrives, we *will have finished* (finish) the assignment.

15. I *will call* (call) him as soon as I reach home.

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