Writing Better English for ESL Learners

Exercise 1.1 Rewrite the following sentences in the tenses given. Use the exam-

ples given previously to help you maintain accuracy.

1. Present Her brother looks for us.
   Past
   Past Perfect
   Future


2. Present
   Past Were you looking for your wallet?
   Present Perfect
   Past Perfect
   Future


3. Present
   Past
   Present Perfect
   Past Perfect
   Future Will she help Tom?


4. Present
   Past
   Present Perfect I haven’t filled out the application.
   Past Perfect
   Future


5. Present Do they play soccer?
   Past
   Present Perfect
   Past Perfect
   Future


6. Present
   Past
   Present Perfect
   Past Perfect
   Future He will be making a good salary.

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