English Grammar Exercise

7. a. Fill in the gaps with the correct tense: Present Simple or Present Continuous.

At school we always ______________ (prepare) a school play. The drama teacher ______________ (teach) the words and melodies of the songs. We ______________(learn) the words by heart but at first it ______________ (be not) easy. First form students ______________ (not take) part in that show. They ______________ (have) a play of their own. Now, 5^th form ______________ (practice).

When the day of the show ______________ (get) near, we ______________ (rehearse) at the theatre. We ______________ (climb) on the stage and off the stage when the teacher ______________ (ask) us to. She ______________ (not smile) when we ______________ (be) absent.

At this moment, 6^th form ______________ (sing) one of the songs. They generally ______________ (sing) in the music room, but today it ______________ (be) very hot so they ______________ (rehearse) in the terrace.

b. Ask the correct questions about the text above.

1. 
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A school play

2. 
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The words and melodies of the songs.

3. 
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First form students.

4. 
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At the theatre.

5. 
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In the terrace.

6. 
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Because it is very hot today.