REVIEW: VERB TO BE -THERE IS/ARE

 

WORKSHOP

 

Today is Thursday, August 6th,2026

 Complete each sentence using the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Present Simple – Healthy Habits

1. Sarah __________ (drink) two liters of water every day.

2. My brother __________ (not/eat) vegetables for dinner.

3. They __________ (exercise) at the gym every afternoon.

4. __________ your parents __________ (cook) breakfast every morning?

5. I usually __________ (walk) to school.

6. My best friend __________ (prefer) healthy snacks.

7. We __________ (not/watch) TV during dinner.

8. The doctor always __________ (recommend) regular exercise.

9. __________ she __________ (sleep) eight hours every night?

10. Students __________ (need) a balanced diet to stay healthy.

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2. Present Continuous – Social Media

1. I __________ (watch) a video on YouTube right now.

2. My friends __________ (post) photos on Instagram.

3. She __________ (not/use) Facebook at the moment.

4. __________ they __________ (record) a TikTok video?

5. We __________ (chat) in our class group.

6. My sister __________ (edit) a picture for her profile.

7. The teacher __________ (not/check) her phone now.

8. __________ your cousin __________ (send) a message?

9. People __________ (share) interesting videos online.

10. I __________ (learn) how to edit videos this week.

3. Past Simple – Last Vacation

1. We __________ (travel) to the beach last summer.

2. My family __________ (stay) in a small hotel.

3. I __________ (take) many beautiful pictures.

4. They __________ (not/swim) because the sea was rough.

5. __________ you __________ (visit) a museum?

6. My parents __________ (buy) souvenirs.

7. The weather __________ (be) sunny every day.

8. We __________ (eat) delicious seafood.

9. I __________ (meet) new friends during the trip.

10. Everyone __________ (have) a wonderful vacation.

4. Past Continuous – School Events

1. I __________ (study) when my friend called.

2. The students __________ (work) on a project during class.

3. My teacher __________ (explain) the lesson at 9:00 a.m.

4. We __________ (not/pay) attention because we were tired.

5. __________ she __________ (write) an essay?

6. They __________ (play) basketball during the break.

7. My classmates __________ (prepare) for the science fair.

8. While I __________ (read), someone knocked on the door.

9. The principal __________ (talk) to the teachers.

10. __________ you __________ (listen) when the teacher asked the question?

5. Future (Be Going To) – Career Plans

1. I __________ (study) Medicine after high school.

2. My cousin __________ (become) an engineer.

3. We __________ (not/work) this weekend.

4. __________ your sister __________ (apply) to university?

5. They __________ (travel) abroad next year.

6. My friends __________ (start) a new business.

7. I __________ (learn) another language.

8. She __________ (not/live) in this city forever.

9. __________ you __________ (take) English classes next semester?

10. Our class __________ (organize) a graduation celebration.

6. Future (Will) – Predictions

1. I think technology __________ (change) education.

2. People __________ (live) longer in the future.

3. I believe robots __________ (help) doctors.

4. The weather __________ (be) hotter next year.

5. Don't worry! I __________ (carry) your backpack.

6. I think students __________ (study) more online.

7. __________ you __________ (help) me with this activity?

8. We __________ (not/need) paper books in the future.

9. Scientists believe humans __________ (discover) new planets.

10. I am sure our team __________ (win) the competition.

7. Mixed Tenses – Environmental Problems

Complete the sentences using the correct tense.

1. People usually __________ (recycle) plastic bottles.

2. Look! The volunteers __________ (plant) trees.

3. Last year, our school __________ (organize) a recycling campaign.

4. While we __________ (clean) the river, it started to rain.

5. My classmates __________ (participate) in an environmental project next month.

6. I think more people __________ (protect) nature in the future.

7. The government __________ (create) new environmental laws every year.

8. Right now, scientists __________ (study) climate change.

9. We __________ (not/use) reusable bags last year.

10. __________ your community __________ (reduce) pollution in the future?

8. Mixed Tenses – Education and Technology

Complete the sentences using the correct tense.

1. Students usually __________ (use) computers in class.

2. My teacher __________ (explain) a new topic right now.

3. Last semester, we __________ (create) a digital presentation.

4. While the students __________ (take) the test, the principal entered the classroom.

5. Our class __________ (visit) the university next month.

6. I think artificial intelligence __________ (improve) education.

7. My classmates __________ (not/bring) their laptops yesterday.

8. __________ your teacher __________ (prepare) the grades at the moment?

9. We __________ (learn) about cybersecurity every semester.

10. I __________ (help) my classmates with the project after school.

WORKSHOP

Today is thursday, August 6th,2026

Part 1. Complete the sentences

Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous form of the verbs.

1. While I __________ (study), my phone __________ (ring).
2. They __________ (play) soccer when it __________ (start) to rain.
3. My mom __________ (cook) dinner while my dad __________ (watch) TV.
4. We __________ (walk) home when we __________ (see) a rainbow.
5. She __________ (sleep) when the alarm __________ (go) off.

Part 2. Choose the correct answer

1. I (was reading / read) when my friend called.
2. They (played / were playing) basketball at 5:00 p.m.
3. While she (was cleaning / cleaned) her room, she found some money.
4. We (watched / were watching) a movie when the lights went out.
5. He (was eating / ate) breakfast before school.

Part 3. Match the halves

A	B

1. I was doing my homework... | a. ...when the teacher arrived.
2. They were dancing... | b. ...while it was snowing.
3. She fell... | c. ...when she slipped.
4. We were driving... | d. ...when my brother interrupted me.
5. The students were talking... | e. ...at the party.

Part 4. Write the correct tense

Example:

• I / watch TV / my mom / arrive
• I was watching TV when my mom arrived.

1. They / play video games / the electricity / go out.

2. I / sleep / my friend / call me.

3. We / walk in the park / it / start to rain.

Part 5. Write your own sentences

1. Write one sentence using Past Simple.

2. Write one sentence using Past Continuous.

3. Write one sentence using both tenses.

CAN/CAN'T

 

CAN / CAN'T

What do "can" and "can't" mean?

We use can to talk about abilities (things we are able to do).

Structure:

 Affirmative

Subject + can + base verb

Examples:

• I can swim.

• She can play the piano.

• They can speak English.

 Negative

Subject + can't + base verb

Examples:

• I can't drive.

• He can't cook.

• We can't fly.

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❓ Questions

Can + subject + base verb?

Examples:

• Can you dance?

• Can she ride a bike?

• Can they play soccer?

Short answers

• Yes, I can.

• No, I can't.

Exercise 1 – Complete with CAN or CAN'T

1. Birds __________ fly.

2. Fish __________ walk.

3. I __________ speak English.

4. A baby __________ drive a car.

5. We __________ study at school.

6. My grandmother __________ use a smartphone.

7. Tigers __________ climb.

8. Penguins __________ fly.

9. Students __________ ask questions.

10. A cat __________ swim very well.

Exercise 2 – Complete the sentences

Use the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. She can __________ (dance).

2. My brother can't __________ (cook).

3. We can __________ (play) volleyball.

4. I can't __________ (drive) a bus.

5. They can __________ (sing) very well.

6. You can't __________ (eat) in the library.

7. My father can __________ (fix) computers.

8. The baby can't __________ (read).

9. I can __________ (ride) a bicycle.

10. Our teacher can __________ (speak) two languages.

Exercise 3 – Write CAN or CAN'T

1. Lions __________ swim.

2. Dolphins __________ jump.

3. Snakes __________ fly.

4. Monkeys __________ climb trees.

5. Elephants __________ fly.

6. Kangaroos __________ jump high.

7. Cows __________ write.

8. Eagles __________ fly.

9. Dogs __________ bark.

10. Chickens __________ drive cars.

Exercise 4 – Make Questions

Put the words in the correct order.

1. can / swim / you / ?

2. speak / can / English / she / ?

3. can / your father / cook / ?

4. ride / bike / can / they / a / ?

5. can / dance / Maria / ?

6. can / play / soccer / we / ?

7. can / sing / he / ?

8. can / your friends / draw / ?

9. can / use / a computer / you / ?

10. can / the baby / walk / ?

Exercise 5 – Answer the Questions

Answer with Yes, I can. or No, I can't.

1. Can you swim?

2. Can you ride a bike?

3. Can you cook?

4. Can you speak English?

5. Can you dance?

6. Can you play soccer?

7. Can you use a computer?

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8. Can you play the guitar?

9. Can you draw well?

10. Can you skate?

Exercise 6 – Complete with Your Own Ideas

1. I can _______________________________________.

2. I can't ______________________________________.

3. My best friend can ____________________________.

4. My teacher can _______________________________.

5. My parents can _______________________________.

6. My pet can't _________________________________.

7. Birds can ___________________________________.

8. Fish can't __________________________________.

9. My classmates can ____________________________.

10. I want to learn how to ________________________.

Vocabulary Bank

• swim

• dance

• sing

• cook

• read

• write

• draw

• ride a bike

• play soccer

• play the guitar

• drive

• speak English

• use a computer

• climb

• jump

PART 3: VERB TO BE

 

Today is wednesday, August 5th,2026

VERB TO BE + EMOTIONS

1.Dibuja en tu cuaderno

2. Completa.

Write am/is/are

1. I _____ happy.
2. I _____ sad.
3. I _____ tired.
4. I _____ angry.
5. I _____ excited.
6. I _____ scared.
7. I _____ calm.
8. I _____ worried.

 3. Dibuja tus 6 caras (con las emociones siguiente).

I am happy.

I am sad.

I am tired.

I am angry.

I am excited.

I am scared.

4. Escoge tu emoción favorita(Dibujala grande en el cuaderno) y colorea

Ejemplo:

PART 3: THERE IS/ THERE ARE

1. Complete:

 

DO AND DOES