Grammar Journey: All Essential A2 Tenses

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Quick Grammar Cheat Sheet

Present Simple vs. Continuous: Routine (I play) vs. Now (I am playing)

Past Simple vs. Continuous: Finished action (I walked) vs. Action in progress (I was walking)

Present Perfect: Life experience / Result (I have seen)

Future (Going to vs. Will): Planned future (I'm going to travel) vs. Sudden decision/Prediction (I'll help you)

Exercise 1: Complete the Sentences Fill in the blanks

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:

1. Every morning, Alex (drink) tea, but today he (have) coffee.

2. Yesterday at 7 PM, while Sarah (cook) dinner, her dog (bark) suddenly.

3. I (never / visit) Japan, but I (go) there next summer!

Exercise 2: Reading Practice — A Weekend Without Phone Comprehension Task

Read the short text about Emma's offline weekend and answer the questions below:

Minimal desk setup with notebook and coffee

"On Saturday morning at 9 AM, while I was drinking my coffee, I dropped my phone and the screen broke! I have never spent a weekend without technology before, so I was worried. But it was amazing! I read a paper book, walked in the park, and wrote notes by hand. I felt so relaxed. Next weekend, I am going to turn off my phone on purpose!"

1. What was Emma doing when her phone broke on Saturday morning?

2. Has Emma ever spent a weekend without a smartphone before?

3. What is Emma going to do next weekend?

Exercise 3: Spot the Correction Error Correction

Type the correct form for the underlined incorrect verb:

1. She is working at the bakery every Saturday morning. →

2. I bought a new phone, so now I can call you! (Result now) →

3. While we were having a picnic, it was starting to rain. →

Exercise 4: Reading & Practice — The Power of Analog Life Special Topic

Read the story about digital detox and complete the text using the correct tenses:

In the past, people (write) letters and read physical books. Today, many of us spend too much time on screens. But recently, many people (try) an "analog lifestyle" to feel better.

Take Mark, for example. Last month, he felt very tired because he (use) his phone all day long. So, last weekend he (decide) to turn off his smartphone for 48 hours! While he (walk) in the park without a phone, he noticed the fresh air and beautiful trees for the first time in months.

Now, Mark (write) his ideas in a paper notebook every evening. He (not check) his social media before sleep anymore. "I (already / feel) more relaxed and calm," Mark says. Next week, he (buy) a paper calendar for his wall!

Teacher's Note: "There is no failure, only feedback." Review your results above — practice makes progress!