Mastering Mixed Tenses: 1 Bachillerato Challenge
Welcome back to English Activities 4 All! Mastering verb tenses is often one of the biggest hurdles for English learners, especially when moving into advanced levels like 1º Bachillerato. It is no longer just about knowing the rules, but about understanding the context and the subtle nuances that change the meaning of a sentence.
In today’s post, we have prepared a comprehensive Mixed Tenses Challenge specifically designed for high school students. This exercise integrates key grammar points—ranging from the Past Perfect Continuous to Future Perfect—with essential vocabulary. You will find terms related to healthcare, phrasal verbs with give, and common collocations that are frequently used in exams.
Whether you are a student looking to pass your next test or a teacher searching for high-quality, interactive materials for your classroom, this resource is for you!
What will you find in this post?
👉 Interactive Exercise: Get immediate feedback with our self-evaluating gap-fill activity.
👉 Vocabulary Integration: Practice with real context using Unit 9 topics (scholarships, tuition, phrasal verbs).
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Complete the 15 sentences with the correct verb tense. Good luck!
- While the healthcare worker was checking the patient, the paramedics (already / carry on) for ten minutes.
- Next term, the university (give away) five full scholarships.
- I’m so tired! I (take on) too much work lately.
- The donor (claim) yesterday that he would remain anonymous.
- Look at the crew! They (put) the new collection on display right now.
- By the time the lead-up to the event ended, we (spend) all our budget.
- The man gave a deep sigh because he (not / invest) in that business.
- I promise I (give) you the envelope back soon.
- Last night, the storm (give) us a nasty shock.
- The police caught him after he (give) himself up in another county.
- By next Friday, the students (finish) their attempts.
- The teacher (just / give) her a pleasant surprise.
- If you don't give up smoking, your health (get) much worse.
- While the crew (clean) the gallery, they found an envelope.
- I (pay for) the tuition since 2022.
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