5 Study the key phrases. Then make sentences using your own ideas.
KEY PHRASES O Adding emphasis.

1. New York is a very big place.
2. Marta is a really nice teacher.
3. English isn't a very difficult language.​

Open the brackets using an appropriate form of the word.

1. When we (went) out there (were) a lot of puddles on the road as it had been raining all night.

2. Mr. White (went) out of the house. He (was standing) near his house when the flower pot (fell) down from the balcony. Fortunately, he (stepped) aside and so he (was not) injured.

3. When I (was reading) a book my mum suddenly (returned). She said she (had forgotten) her wallet.

4. It's the first time I (have ridden) the bike.

5. After university yesterday he (came) home, (had) dinner, (watched) a screen version of the book he (had read) before.

6. When did your friend (return) from Cyprus? - She (returned) yesterday. - Did you (go) to the airport to meet her? - No, I (was) too busy.​

Open the brackets paying attention to the usage of Present Simple (negative/question/affirmative forms).

1) My niece never (eats) snacks.

2) They are ex-spouses.

3) His uncle always (invites) us to drink tea in his garden.

4) My aunt (has) two children but I (am) an only child in the family. I do (not have) anyone to play with.

5) My colleagues (enjoy) playing tricks on me.

6) Does her ex-husband (have) another family?

7) He (does not play) with us, he (prefers) dealing with his flowers.

8) Do secretaries of Indigo, plc always (call) the partners of the company at 10 a.m.?

9) It is said that widows always (wear) black clothes.

10) Do Belgian chocolates (taste) marvelous?