Simple and continuous tense practice worksheet
Andrea Mendez Simple and continuous tense practice worksheet
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Instructions: read each part of the worksheet and complete all items before submitting it during class time. You will have 2 attempts.
Activity 1: Read the words in the word bank (simple present) and find them in the simple past in the word search.
1. Grill
2. boil
3. crush
4. Fry
5. roast
6. Steam
7. Simmer
8. Glaze
9. Whisk
10. Stew
11. Caramelize
12. Mince
Activity 2: Match the word with their definition
work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands.
microwave
To transfer a liquid from one container to another.
knead
Rapid heating by passing high frequency waves from a magnetron through the food or liquid to be heated.
stir-fry
cutting food, such as vegetables or fruit, into small cubes.
pour
to cook (food) quickly by cutting into small pieces and stirring constantly in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan over high heat
dice
Activity 3: Identify the correct verb tense for each sentence
1. Tom chops the vegetables, and Mary stirs the soup.
2. Yesterday, they mixed the ingredients and baked 20 lemon bars.
3. For tonight's dinner we will saute the onions, and then we will add the garlic.
4.He slices the fruits, and she fries the donuts.
5. Last night, they roasted the chicken and I chopped all the lettuce for the sandwiches.
6. The chef seasons the dish, and the waiter garnishes it.
7. In the morning, she will blend the smoothie, and in the afternoon, she makes a salad.
8. The pastry chef rolls the dough, and the baker bakes the bread.
Activity 4: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of "to be" to complete each sentence correctly.
1. The chef _____ chopping the vegetables.
2. Last night they _____ mixing the ingredients for the cake.
3. I _____ sauteing the onions for the pasta sauce later today.
4. I _____ blending the smoothie for breakfast.
5. Last year my mom and I _____ roasting the chicken for dinner.
6. The waiter _____ garnishing the dessert with fresh berries.
7.He _____ grilling the fish for the seafood dish earlier.
8. Our friends _____ steaming the vegetables for the side dish soon.
9. Ana _____ caramelizing the onions for the burgers right now.
10. Now I ____ carefully breaking the eggs for the pancake batter.
Activity 5: Transform sentences from simple verb tense to progressive verb tense
1. The pastry chef kneads the dough for the flaky croissants.
2. They blend the fresh fruits to create a nutritious smoothie.
3. I season the steak with special spices for a rich flavor.
4. She roasted the chestnuts over an open fire for a warm snack.
5. We mixed the batter to prepare the fluffy pancakes.
6. He will julienne the vegetables for an elegant presentation.
7. Mary and John will fry the tempura shrimp for a delightful appetizer.
8. The sushi chef rolls the sushi, and the server brings it to the table.
9. They marinated the chicken, and the flavors were irresistible.
10. She will chop the herbs, and he will simmer the sauce.
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