2. Past Tense
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Yesterday, I walk to the office and reach before 10
am. As soon as I arrive at my section, I have find
the room lock. I wonder why others do not come
yet. But I hear my colleagues whispering inside. I
put my ear to the door and try listening to them. One
of them say, “He come early yesterday also.”
Another say, “He overhear us yesterday but doesn’t
got an idea of this prank.” Finally, they push a
placard from under the door. It read: “Today was
April Fool’s Day. Just pushed the door to open it.
We were already in.”
Yesterday, I walk to the office and reach before 10
am. As soon as I arrive at my section, I have find
the room lock. I wonder why others do not come
yet. But I hear my colleagues whispering inside. I
put my ear to the door and try listening to them. One
of them say, “He come early yesterday also.”
Another say, “He overhear us yesterday but doesn’t
got an idea of this prank.” Finally, they push a
placard from under the door. It read: “Today was
April Fool’s Day. Just pushed the door to open it.
We were already in.”
3. Irregular Verbs
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Present Past Past Participle Present Participle
break broke broken breaking
eat
forgot
brought
cutting
speak
fell
rose
having
lie
4. Make Corrections
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He did not ate anything during Ramzan.
He did not eat anything during Ramzan.
I didn’t went to the Secretariat entire last month.
I didn’t go to the Secretariat entire last month.
However, I did called the Secretary several times.
However, I called the Secretary several times.
He spoke quite impolitely and his words hurted her.
He spoke quite impolitely and his words hurt her.
I was read the book twice last year.
I read the book twice last year.
5. Make Corrections
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I have read this book ago a year.
I have read this book a year ago.
The last year I didn’t know much English.
Last year, I didn’t know much English.
She had cleared the file last week.
She cleared the file last week.
I have woken up at 7 O’ clock yesterday morning.
I woke up at 7 O’ clock yesterday morning.
It is not easy to chose the best teacher candidates.
It is not easy to choose the best teacher candidates.
6. Make Corrections
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I was so thirsty I drunk a whole bottle of water.
I was so thirsty I drank a whole bottle of water.
We did not have got much in the class yesterday.
We did not have much fun in the class yesterday.
How long it took you last night to finish the assignment?
How long did it take you last night to finish the
assignment?
You attended the class yesterday?
Did you attend the class yesterday?
I gave him a gift but he does not thank me.
I gave him a gift but he did not thank me.
7. Make Corrections
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The way the service book is binded does not matter to me.
The way the service book is bound ... .
Did you enjoyed the responsibilities assigned to you?
Did you enjoy the responsibilities ... .
Did Mr Raju drove to Nampally yesterday?
Did Mr Raju drive to Nampally yesterday?
The transfer costed him much more than the allowance.
The transfer cost him much more ... .
I wish I have more time to finish writing the detailed proposal.
I wish I had more time to finish writing the … .
8. Make Corrections
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Some of the missing files felt from the top of the almirah
when the section was being relocating.
Some of the missing files fell from the top of the
almirah when the section was being relocated.
A hundred of the new employees found a new trade union to
fight for their rights.
A hundred of the new employees founded a new
trade union to fight for their rights.
She quitted her job because she was insulted by the
principal.
She quit her job because she was insulted … .
9. Make Corrections
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The number of students taking admission into engineering colleges
shrunk last year.
The number of students taking admission into
engineering colleges shrank … .
Strict enforcement of rules begun immediately after the new
Commissioner took over.
Strict enforcement of rules began … .
Who did succeeded Dr Laxminarayana as the Commissioner?
Who succeeded Dr Laxmianarayana … .
Our leaders have met the Chief Minister yesterday to discuss the
appointment of the next pay commission.
Our leader met the Chief Minister yesterday … .
10. Make Corrections
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The PC1 section was locate on the ground floor earlier. Last year, it
was move to the second floor.
The PC1 section was located on the ground floor
earlier. Last year, it was moved … .
If you did not knew the legal provisions, why did you not sought
clarifications from the government pleader?
If you did not know the legal provisions, why did
you not seek clarifications … .
I given back the file before the bell rung and the officer calling me
in.
I gave back the file before the bell rang and the
officer called me in.
11. Make Corrections
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These days, the news on TV are predominantly negative.
These days, the news on TV is predominantly … .
Many of us doesn’t have a clue as to who is right and who is
wrong.
Many of us don’t have a clue as to … .
Most employees becomes frustrated while still young and doesn’t
focus on work.
Most employees become frustrated while still young
and don’t focus on work.
12. Make Corrections
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It is a matter of great relief that the availability of candidates who
have cleared NET or SET are increasing steadily.
It is a matter of great relief that the availability of
candidates who have cleared NET or SLET is
increasing steadily.
Unfortunately, every faculty want a promotion and are interested in
pay hikes, but nobody want to improve communication skills.
Unfortunately, every employee wants a promotion
and is interested in pay hikes, but nobody wants to
improve communication skills.
13. Make Corrections
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Most of lecturers in government and aided colleges in our state is
working on contract.
Most lecturers in government and aided colleges in
our state are working on contract.
A survey has found that a majority of the colleges does not have
clean toilets for girl students and that menstrual hygiene have
been seriously neglected.
A survey has found that a majority of the colleges
does not have clean toilets for girl students and that
menstrual hygiene has been seriously neglected.
14. Make Corrections
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Notwithstanding the fact that none of the participants have taken
the workshop very earnestly, each of the participants have to give
feedback on the last day.
Notwithstanding the fact that none of the
participants has taken the workshop very earnestly,
each participants has to give … .
How fast you download the files depend on the speed of your
internet connectivity.
How fast you download the files depends on the
speed of your internet connectivity.
15. Make Corrections
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The cashier-cum-accountant are on leave today.
The cashier-cum-accountant is on leave today.
The folder among those red files are what demands immediate
attention.
The folder among those red files is what … .
Either Vijay or Vinay are going to get the promotion this summer.
Either Vijay or Vinay is going to get the promotion … .
16. Make Corrections
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Fifteen days are all that I can spare for this workshop.
Fifteen days is all that I can spare … .
Mathematics are a very easy subject if we are interested.
Mathematics is a very easy subject … .
The new Commissioner, as well as the senior officers, are going
round the office to become familiar with the building.
The new commissioner, as well as the senior
officers, is going around the office to become … .