Past Simple vs Past Continuous – Completa con la forma correcta del verbo

Hi everyone! Hola a todos. My name is Mr. Pea y juntos vamos a aprender a hablar en inglés. Hoy vamos a practicar la diferencia entre el past simple y el past continuous. ¿Estáis preparadas y preparados? Here we go!

👉 Completa cada frase con la forma correcta del verbo (past simple o past continuous)

1. I ______ (walk) through the park when I ______ (see) an old friend.
   ✅ I was walking through the park when I saw an old friend.
   👉 Aquí hay una acción en progreso (was walking) que se interrumpe con la acción (saw).

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2. While she ______ (cook), the phone ______ (ring).
   ✅ While she was cooking, the phone rang.
   👉 “While” nos lleva a imaginar una acción en desarrollo, y de repente ocurre algo.

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3. They ______ (drive) home when it suddenly ______ (start) to rain.
   ✅ They were driving home when it suddenly started to rain.
   👉 Primero estaban haciendo algo, y luego pasa algo inesperado.

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4. ______ you ______ (watch) TV when I called you?
   ✅ Were you watching TV when I called you?
   👉 Aquí preguntamos por lo que estaba pasando 

5. We ______ (not / listen) when the teacher ______ (give) instructions.
   ✅ We were not listening when the teacher gave instructions.
   👉El uso de when nos da la pista que el segundo verbo irrumpe en la acción del primero.

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6. What ______ he ______ (do) when the accident ______ (happen)?
   ✅ What was he doing when the accident happened?
   👉 Preguntamos por la acción en progreso justo en el momento del accidente.

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7. The children ______ (play) outside when it ______ (get) dark.
   ✅ The children were playing outside when it got dark.
   👉 Estaba realizándose la acción hasta que cambió la situación.

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8. I ______ (study) at 9 p.m. last night while my brother ______ (play) video games.
   ✅ I was studying at 9 p.m. last night while my brother was playing video games.
   👉 Aquí hay dos acciones ocurriendo al mismo tiempo, ambas en progreso y sin interferirse

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9. She ______ (not / pay) attention when the teacher ______ (ask) her a question.
   ✅ She was not paying attention when the teacher asked her a question.
   👉como ya hemos visto, El uso de when nos da la pista que el segundo verbo irrumpe en la acción del primero.

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10. The lights ______ (go) out while we ______ (have) dinner.
    ✅ The lights went out while we were having dinner.
    👉 Algo puntual interrumpe una situación que estaba en marcha.

Y esto ha sido todo. Antes de irme quiero mandar un saludo muy especial a Valentina Murillo y a todos sus alumnos de la Universidad del Cauca, Colombia. Hello! Aquí comparto con vosotros una bonita ilustración que representa a todos ellos en clase viendo (cómo no) uno de mis vídeos. Muchísimas gracias por el detalle. Me ha encantado.

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TEST PRESENT SIMPLE vs PAST SIMPLE: ¿PUEDES ACERTAR LAS 10? 

Hi everyone! Hola a todos. My name is Mr. Pea y juntos vamos a aprender a hablar en inglés. Hoy vamos a practicar la diferencia entre el present simple y el past simple. Con un ejercicio ¿Estáis preparadas y preparados? Here we go!

👉 Completa cada frase con la forma correcta de los verbos en present simple o past simple.

1. I usually ______ (walk) to school, but yesterday I ______ (take) the bus.
   ✅ I usually walk to school, but yesterday I took the bus.
   Cuando usamos “usually”, el verbo estará en presente simple.  “yesterday” nos dice que el segundo verbo debe conjugarse en pasado

2. She ______ (not / like) coffee, but she ______ (try) it last week.
   ✅ She does not like coffee, but she tried it last week.
   El primer verbo nos habla sobre gustos presentes, mientras que la segunda nos habla de una acción en pasado.

3. We ______ (go) to the gym every Monday, but last Monday we ______ (stay) at home.
   ✅ We go to the gym every Monday, but last Monday we stayed at home.
   La primera parte nos habla de una rutina y por tanto debe de ir en present simple, la segunda parte habla de una acción que ocurrió y finalizó en el pasado.

4. My brother ______ (work) in a bank, but now he ______ (work) in a hospital.
   ✅ My brother worked in a bank, but now he works in a hospital.
   La primera parte de la oración habla de una situación pasada y la segunda habla de la situación actual.

5. They ______ (watch) TV every evening, but yesterday they ______ (not / watch) anything.
   ✅ They watch TV every evening, but yesterday they did not watch anything.
   La primera parte habla de lo que suelen hacer habitualmente por eso está en presente, la segunda parte habla de lo que no hicieron en el pasado

6. I ______ (study) English at school, and I ______ (study) for two hours last night.
   ✅ I study English at school, and I studied for two hours last night.
   La primera parte habla de una situación vigente en el presente y la segunda parte de algo que sucedió en el pasado.

7. He ______ (live) in Madrid, but now he ______ (live) in London.
   ✅ He lived in Madrid, but now he lives in London.
   La primera parte habla de una situación en pasado mientras que la segunda habla de su situación actual.

8. She ______ (go) to the movies last Friday, but she normally ______ (go) every Friday.

   ✅ She went to the movies last Friday, but  she normally goes every Friday.
   La primera parte habla de algo que sucedió en el pasado y la segunda habla de una rutina diaria presente.

9. The shop ______ (open) at 9 a.m. every day, and it ______ (close) at 6 p.m. 
   ✅ The shop opens at 9 a.m. every day, and it closes at 6 p.m. 
   Las dos hablan de rutinas diaras.

10. She ______ (not / understand) the lesson yesterday, but she ______ (understand) it later after the teacher explained it again.
    ✅ She didn't understand the lesson yesterday, but she understood it later after the teacher explained it again.
    En la frase se habla de dos hechos que sucedieron en el pasado.

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🧠 TEST PRESENT SIMPLE vs CONTINUOUS: ¿PUEDES ACERTAR LAS 10?

 

Present Simple vs Present Continuous – Completa con la forma correcta del verbo

Hi everyone! Hola a todos. My name is Mr. Pea y juntos vamos a aprender a hablar en inglés. Hoy vamos a practicar con un test la diferencia entre el present simple y el present continuous. ¿Estáis preparadas y preparados? Here we go!

👉 Completa cada frase con la forma correcta del verbo en present simple o  en present continuous.

1. Water ______ (freeze) at 0°C.
   ✅ Water freezes at 0°C.
   👉 ⚠️ Hecho general → present simple

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2. Listen! Someone ______ (knock) at the door.
   ✅ Listen! Someone is knocking at the door.
   👉 ⚠️ Está pasando ahora → present continuous

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3. My cousin ______ (work) as a pilot.
   ✅ My cousin works as a pilot.
   👉 ⚠️ Profesión → present simple

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4. I ______ (not / use) my laptop right now because it’s broken.
   ✅ I am not using my laptop right now because it’s broken.
   👉 ⚠️ Negativa en present continuous

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5. The Earth ______ (go) around the Sun.
   ✅ The Earth goes around the Sun.
   👉 ⚠️ Hecho científico → present simple

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6. This week, I ______ (stay) with my aunt.
   ✅ This week, I am staying with my aunt.
   👉 ⚠️ Situación temporal → present continuous

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7. He usually ______ (drink) coffee in the morning.
   ✅ He usually drinks coffee in the morning.
   👉 ⚠️ Hábito → present simple

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8. ______ you ______ (watch) TV right now?
   ✅ Are you watching TV right now?
   👉 ⚠️ Pregunta en present continuous

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9. She ______ (not / like) spicy food.
   ✅ She does not like spicy food.
   👉 ⚠️ Negativa en present simple (does not + verbo base)

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10. ______ your parents ______ (live) near here?
    ✅ Do your parents live near here?
    👉 ⚠️ Pregunta en present simple 

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TEST FUTURE CONTINUOUS: ¿PUEDES ACERTAR LAS 10? (will be + ing 😱) 

Hi everyone! Hola a todos. My name is Mr. Pea y juntos vamos a aprender a hablar en inglés. Hoy vamos a practicar el future continuous con un ejercicio. ¿Estáis preparadas y preparados? Here we go!

👉 Completa cada frase con la forma correcta del verbo en future continuous.

1. This time tomorrow, I ______ (fly) to Paris.
   ✅ This time tomorrow, I will be flying to Paris.
   
   

2. At 8 p.m., we ______ (have) dinner with our friends.
   ✅ At 8 p.m., we will be having dinner with our friends.
   

3. ______ you ______ (work) late tonight?
   ✅ Will you be working late tonight?
   
   

4. She ______ (not / study) at that time.
   ✅ She will not be studying at that time.
   
   

5. They ______ (play) tennis at 6 o’clock.
   ✅ They will be playing tennis at 6 o’clock.
   
   

6. Don’t call me at 10. I ______ (sleep).
   ✅ Don’t call me at 10. I will be sleeping.
   
   

7. What ______ she ______ (do) this time next week?
   ✅ What will she be doing this time next week?
   

8. The students ______ (take) their exam at 9 a.m.
   ✅ The students will be taking their exam at 9 a.m.
   
   

9. My parents ______ (travel) around Italy this summer.
   ✅ My parents will be traveling around Italy this summer.
   
   

10. It ______ (rain) when we arrive.
    ✅ It will be raining when we arrive.
    
    

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Present Perfect – Completa con la forma correcta del verbo

Hi everyone! Hola a todos. My name is Mr. Pea y juntos vamos a aprender a hablar en inglés. Hoy vamos a practicar el present perfect con un ejercicio. ¿Estáis preparadas y preparados? Here we go!

👉 Completa cada frase con la forma correcta del verbo en present perfect.

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✏️ EJERCICIO + RESPUESTAS

1. She ______ (visit) London three times.
   ✅ She has visited London three times.
   
   

2. I ______ never ______ (eat) sushi before.
   ✅ I have never eaten sushi before.
   
   

3. ______ your brother ______ (finish) his project yet?
   ✅ Has your brother finished his project yet?
   
   

4. We ______ (not / see) that series yet.
   ✅ We have not seen that series yet.
   
   

5. My grandparents ______ (live) in the same house for 40 years.
   ✅ My grandparents have lived in the same house for 40 years.
   
   

6. The train ______ already ______ (leave).
   ✅ The train has already left.
   
   

7. ______ you ever ______ (ride) a horse?
   ✅ Have you ever ridden a horse?
   

8. Our teacher ______ (give) us too much homework this week.
   ✅ Our teacher has given us too much homework this week.
   
   

9. They ______ (not / arrive) at the airport yet.
   ✅ They have not arrived at the airport yet.
   
   

10. Someone ______ (take) my phone charger!
    ✅ Someone has taken my phone charger!
    
    

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Past Continuous – Completa con la forma correcta del verbo

Hi everyone! Hola a todos. My name is Mr. Pea y juntos vamos a aprender a hablar en inglés. Hoy vamos a practicar el past continuous con un ejercicio. ¿Estáis preparadas y preparados? Here we go!

👉 Completa cada frase con la forma correcta del verbo en past continuous.

1. I ______ (study) when my friend called me.
   ✅ I was studying when my friend called me.
   
   

2. The birds ______ (sing) early in the morning.
   ✅ The birds were singing early in the morning.
   
   

3. ______ your parents ______ (sleep) at 11 p.m.?
   ✅ Were your parents sleeping at 11 p.m.?
   
   

4. She ______ (not / wear) a jacket because it was hot.
   ✅ She was not wearing a jacket because it was hot.
   
   

5. We ______ (wait) for the bus when it started to rain.
   ✅ We were waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
   
   

6. The chef ______ (prepare) dinner when the lights went out.
   ✅ The chef was preparing dinner when the lights went out.
   
   

7. What ______ they ______ (do) at midnight?
   ✅ What were they doing at midnight?
   
   

8. My brother ______ (drive) very fast on the highway.
   ✅ My brother was driving very fast on the highway.
   
   

9. The students ______ (not / pay) attention during the class.
   ✅ The students were not paying attention during the class.
   
   

10. It ______ (snow) when we left the restaurant.
    ✅ It was snowing when we left the restaurant.
    
    

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Test sobre Present Continuous – Completa con la forma correcta del verbo

Hi everyone! Hola a todos. My name is Mr. Pea y juntos vamos a aprender a hablar en inglés. Hoy vamos a practicar el present continuous con un ejercicio. ¿Estáis preparadas y preparados? Here we go!

 Completa cada frase con la forma correcta del verbo en present continuous.

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✏️ EJERCICIO + RESPUESTAS

1. The kids ______ (watch) TV in the living room.
   ✅ The kids are watching TV in the living room.
   
   

2. I ______ (not / listen) to music right now.
   ✅ I am not listening to music right now.
   
   

3. ______ she ______ (drive) to work at the moment?
   ✅ Is she driving to work at the moment?
   
   

4. My teacher ______ (explain) the lesson.
   ✅ My teacher is explaining the lesson.
   
   

5. We ______ (sit) near the window.
   ✅ We are sitting near the window.
   
   

6. Look! The dog ______ (swim) in the lake.
   ✅ Look! The dog is swimming in the lake.
   
   

7. The sun ______ (shine) today.
   ✅ The sun is shining today.
   
   

8. They ______ (not / use) their phones right now.
   ✅ They are not using their phones right now.
   
   

9. My friends ______ (travel) around Europe this month.
   ✅ My friends are traveling around Europe this month.
   
   

10. ______ it ______ (rain) outside?
    ✅ Is it raining outside?
    

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