'Used to' Sentences, English grammar test - ESL game on learning how to make sentences in English language with 'used to'. Resource for homeschool and classroom use by teachers and students. Have fun with this ESL Moonshot game.

Rules of making sentences with 'Used to'
Identify the way that “used to” is being used in the following sentences.
1.    I used to walk to work every day, but then I bought a bike.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
2.    I am used to having a conversation in English now.  I have done it for a long time.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
3.    It was hard to drive a standard transmission, but I am practicing and getting used to it.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
4.    I used to love going to the movies.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
5.    I have lived in Germany and Austria, so I am used to hearing people speak German.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
6.    I just moved to Germany and am just getting used to hearing people speak German.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
7.    I used to eat very unhealthily, but then the doctor told me I must change my habits.  Now I am healthy.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
8.    I used to work as a mechanic, but then I quit the job.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
9.    The dishwasher used to always work fine, but it has gotten worse recently.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
10.    I am completed used to wearing a jacket during the winter.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
11.    I do not have the best balance, but I am getting used to riding a bike.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
12.    When he was younger he used to travel all over the world.  Now that he is older he has settled down.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
13.    There used to be a very good restaurant on this street, but they went out of business.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
14.    I am completely used to not having a car.  It is not a problem here.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.
15.    I used to always write by hand, but now I type most of my assignments.
a.    Something that is no longer true.
b.    Something that happened regularly that no longer happens
c.    Something that is normal.
d.    Something that is in the process of becoming normal.

2nd conditional, online English grammar game. Second conditional English language (ESL) game on learning how to make sentences with the second conditional. Resource for homeschool and classroom use by teachers and students. Have fun with this ESL rally game.

Second conditional
1.    The second conditional is used in which of the following situations?
a.    Impossible situations
b.    Probable situations
c.    Unlikely situations
d.    Both A and C
Complete the following sentences using the most logical conclusion
2.    If I was able to fly to the moon tonight….
a.    I would bring you back a moon rock.
b.    I would first go to China.
c.    My name would be Steve.
d.    I would be a doctor.
3.    If I were you…..
a.    I would be me.
b.    I would have made a different decision.
4.    If I became president of the United States tonight….
a.    I would try and make the country a better place.
b.    I would move to the United Kingdom.
c.    Talk with every person in the country.
d.    I would own a car.
5.    If everyone had access to perfect medical care….
a.    Many people would be in pain.
b.    There would be no need for artists.
c.    All of the people would be in better health.
d.    I would have lots of friends.
6.    If I won the lottery….
a.    I would not have very much money.
b.    I would have a cell phone.
c.    I would row a boat.
d.    I would share my money with lots of people.
7.    If I was still living in Los Angeles…
a.    I would be able to walk to New York.
b.    I would live in the United Kingdom.
c.    I would live in the United States.
d.    I would speak French every day.
8.    If I could take the test again knowing what I know now….
a.    I would get a better score.
b.    I would get the same score
c.    I would get a worse score.
d.    I would not get a score at all.
9.    If I was a pilot….
a.    I would be able to fly the plane.
b.    I would be a passenger in the plane.
c.    I would not be in the plane.
d.    I would teach children at school.
10.    John is very loyal.  If you told him to drive you from Boston to New York City….
a.    He would drive you to Hartford.
b.    He would drive you to New York City.
c.    He would give you a bus ticket to New York City.
d.    He would not offer to drive you.
11.    If I could speak Chinese….
a.    I would also be able to speak Italian.
b.    I would move to the United States.
c.    I would travel to China and practice.
d.    I would drive a car through Europe.
12.    Even if I was able to ask him for it….
a.    He would give it to me
b.    He would agree with me.
c.    He would listen to me.
d.    He would not give it to me.
13.    If I could change my nationality right now….
a.    I would keep it the same.
b.    I would travel the world.
c.    I would speak a different language.
d.    I would become a Russian citizen.
14.    If I could run a mile in 3 minutes….
a.    I would be a very fast runner.
b.    I would be a slow runner
c.    I would be an average runner
d.    I would never run again.
15.    If I had the ability to hold my breath for 10 minutes….
a.    I could drive a car long distance.
b.    I could stay underwater for 10 minutes.
c.    I would run for a government position.
d.    I would not need a jacket during the winter.

Reported speech exercises with answers. ESL game on learning how to make sentences in English language based on fundamental rules of reported speech. Useful resource for homeschool and classrooms. For teachers and students. Have fun with this ESL catapult game.

Some reported speech exercises are found below.
1.    Reported speech is used when we want to say what other people….
a.    Think
b.    Say
c.    Believe
d.    All of the above
2.    When reporting something in the future, present perfect or present the tense is not changed.
a.    True
b.    False
3.    When reporting something that has happened in the past, but is still true…
a.    The tense must be changed to past
b.    The tense must not be changed to the past
c.    The tense can be kept in the present or switched to the best
4.    When reporting what someone else has said, it is necessary to change the pronoun.
a.    True
b.    False
5.    When reporting something that was said in the past, the tense is made
a.    Present
b.    Future
c.    Past
d.    Present perfect
6.    Report the following statement, “The dishwasher has not been fixed.”
a.    She said the dishwasher has not been fixed.
b.    She said the dishwasher is not fixed.
c.    Both are correct
d.    Neither is correct.
7.    Report the following statement, “I think that I will go to Paris this summer.”
a.    Steve said he thinks he will go to Paris this summer.
b.    Steve said he thought about going to Paris this summer
c.    Steve said he is thinking about going to Paris this summer
d.    None of the above are correct
8.    Report the following statement, “I like to run on the team.”
a.    Mark said that he likes to run on the team
b.    Mark said that he liked to run on the team
c.    Both are correct
d.    Neither are correct
9.    Report the following statement, “You seem happy here.”
a.    I told her that she seemed happy
b.    I told her that she is happy
c.    Both are correct
d.    Neither are correct
10.    When reporting a statement or question, you should never change any of the words from the original statement.
a.    True
b.    False
11.    It is sometimes necessary to change the pronouns or times in the reported statement.
a.    True
b.    False
12.    Report the following statement that Alex said. “I want to eat at the restaurant tonight.”
a.    I said that I don’t want to eat at the restaurant
b.    I said that I do not to eat at the restaurant
c.    Alex said that he doesn’t want to eat at the restaurant
d.    Alex said that he does want to eat at the restaurant.
13.    Report on the following statement assuming a day as passed since it was said, “I will play tennis in the afternoon.”
a.    He said he will play tennis this afternoon
b.    He said he will play tennis yesterday afternoon.
c.    He said he will play tennis tomorrow afternoon
d.    None of the above
14.    Report on the following sentence, “Rebecca told you that I don’t want to go?”
a.    Yes, Rebecca told me that you do not want to go?
b.    She told you that I don’t want to go
c.    I told her that Rebecca doesn’t want to go.
d.    Rebecca told you that I don’t want to go.
15.    Report on the following sentence, “The coffee is good here.”
a.    He thinks that the coffee is bad here.
b.    He thinks that there is no coffee here
c.    He thinks that the coffee is good here.
d.    The coffee is good here.

Present simple and present continuous exercise. ESL game on learning how to make sentences in English language based on fundamental rules of present simple or continuous. Useful resource for homeschool and classroom use by teachers and students. Have fun with this ESL catapult volley game.

Learn about the present simple or continuous with the following questions:
1.    The friends want to be in better shape, so they are _______ 5 miles.
a.    Running
b.    Run
c.    Runs
d.    Ran
2.    They are late for the meeting and trying to ____ through the crowd.
a.    Rushed
b.    Rushes
c.    Rushing
d.    Rush
3.    The computers ____ on when you push the button.
a.    Turn
b.    Turning
c.    Turns
d.    Turned
4.    He ______ the juice and soon the bottle will be empty.
a.    Drank
b.    Drinking
c.    Drinks
d.    Drink
5.    The phone is ringing so I ______ it.
a.    Answer
b.    Answered
c.    Answering
d.    Answers
6.    I am ______ an entire pizza because I am so hungry.
a.    Ate
b.    Eat
c.    Eaten
d.    Eating
7.    You should ______ on the shirt to make sure it fits.
a.    Try
b.    Tried
c.    Trying
d.    Tries
8.    I am _______ up.  I must have a fever.
a.    Burn
b.    Burning
c.    Burns
d.    Burnt
9.    The phone does not _______.  Is it broken?
a.    Work
b.    Works
c.    Working
d.    Worked
10.    The swimmer _______ the pool and sets a new record.
a.    Crosses
b.    Cross
c.    Crossed
d.    Crossing
11.    The boy ______ in front of the mirror to see himself.
a.    Standing
b.    Stand
c.    Stands
12.    She is _______ water into the pot for the plant.
a.    Pours
b.    Poured
c.    Pouring
d.    Pour
13.    The reporter is ______ the story on the news.
a.    Telling
b.    Told
c.    Tells
d.    Tell
14.    The light is _______ green when the cord is connected.
a.    Becoming
b.    Became
c.    Become
15.    I am ______ to explain it, but it is a difficult situation that we are in.
a.    Try
b.    Tries
c.    Tried
d.    Trying

Present perfect tense exercises. ESL game on learning how to make sentences in English language based on fundamental grammar rules of the present perfect tense. Useful resource for homeschool and classroom. Have fun with this ESL catapult volley game.

Present Perfect
1.    I know that you ________ it already several times.
a.    Has seen
b.    Have seen
c.    Has seens
d.    Have seens
2.    He _______ you before in Chicago.
a.    Have met
b.    Has met
c.    Have meet
d.    Has meet
3.    Sally _______ about the topic in several lectures this year.
a.    Have speaked
b.    Has speaked
c.    Have spoken
d.    Has spoken
4.    A few people _________ to the moon.
a.    Has travelled
b.    Have travelled
c.    Has travel
d.    Have travel
5.    The pilot ________ many planes in his life.
a.    Have flied
b.    Have flown
c.    Has flied
d.    Has flown
6.    The boy _________ substantially in the last few years.
a.    Have grown
b.    Have grewed
c.    Has grown
d.    Has growed
7.    Recently, the group ________ more interested in the topic of art.
a.    Have became
b.    Has become
c.    Have become
d.    Has became
8.    The child recently ________ to walk on his own.
a.    Have learned
b.    Have learnt
c.    Has learned
d.    Has learn
9.    The movie ______ and now we can go home.
a.    Have finished
b.    Has finished
c.    Have finish
d.    Has finish
10.    The tourists _________ the city several times in the past.
a.    Have visited
b.    Has visited
c.    Have visits
d.    Has visits
11.     Tim _______ with a doctor because of the pain in his arm.
a.    Have talked
b.    Have talks
c.    Has talked
d.    Has talking
12.    The construction crew ________ problems with the machinery that they are working with.
a.    Have has
b.    Have had
c.    Have is
13.    In the last 6 months, I _____ been to Los Angeles and Seattle.
a.    Have
b.    Has
c.    Is
14.    Ever since I was a child, I _________ old movies.
a.    Has loved
b.    Have loved
c.    Is loved
d.    Loving
15.    Medicine _______ many illness and saved many lives.
a.    Have cured
b.    Has cured
c.    Is cured
d.    Curing