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Mr Busy has met the woman of his dreams (PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST)
The inevitable has happened. The most eligible bachelor in the world has found the girl of his dreams. This episode focusses on the difference between the present perfect and past simple. An answer key has been provided.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 180
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Mr Busy goes shopping (ADJECTIVES 2)
This time Mr Busy has to go to buy some new clotes, something he only does once or twice a year. A gap text with adjectives associated with shopping for clothes. An answer key has been provided.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 123
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The cat sat/sits/has sat /had sat on the mat!
The same basic sentence written "convincingly" in each of the present and past forms complete with signal words in italics. Each of the tenses have been given a colour code which could be changed and/or taken over and applied to other sentences.It is meant as a form of recap after the tenses have been looked at. The basic sentence "The cat sat on t...
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 32
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The Kyoto Box, a solar oven, wins prize
An online advertisement (authentic material) describes a new invention which reduce deforestation in poor regions where people depend upon wood fires to cook with. It will also serve as a healthier alternative, providing clean energy and therefore, reducing inhalation of smoke when cooking indoors. Comprehension questions have been added as well as...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 50
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Synonyms 5
It�s always good to understand some common idioms, even better, to be able to use them in normal, everyday conversation. They are an enrichment to standard vocabulary. The fifth in a series of worksheets focussing on idiomatic expressions.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 66
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The Tadpole
A lovely descriptive poem about the life cycle of a frog. I�ve added a few questions for the children. I have read the poem to adults (without the title) and asked them what they think I�m describing.
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 17
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Mr Busy asks a client to stop smoking (GERUND OR INFINITIVE)
After focussing on the use of either the gerund or the to-infinitive, the idea of this text is to practise choosing the correct form. In some cases, either could be used. An answer key has been provided.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 251
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Mr Busy�s French Class EASIER VERSION (past tense)
An easier version of my previous Mr Busy past tense episode. I have given the verbs to be used in the gaps this time making the exercise much easier for beginners. The students just have to put the verbs in the correct form. An answer key has been provided
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 108
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Mr Busy�s daily routine EASIER VERSION (present tense)
An easier version of my other Mr Busy routine sheet. The verbs have been given. The students just have to fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb. Suitable for adult beginners as a recap on the present tense.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 184
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Mr Busy wants to expand his business (VERB+INFINITIVE)
In this episode, Mr Busy is about to advertise for a secretary. The focus of the exercise is on verbs which take the infinitive. An answer key had been added.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 106
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