Task 3. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. 1 A: How much does it cost to join the gym?
B: It’s £50 a month but if you ………………. (bring) a friend they give you a discount.
2 A: I wish the coach ……………………. (not/ make) us have basketball practice every day. It’s exhausting.
B: Maybe you should talk to him about this.
3 A: What activity ……………………. (you/ take up) if you wanted to become fitter?
B: Aerial yoga, I think. It looks fun.
4 A: I’m starting Zumba classes on Monday.
B: If only I ……………………. (have) more free time! I’d love to do Zumba too.
5 A: If you’re keen on joining our football team, I ……………………. (ask) the coach if we’re looking for new players.
B: Really? That would be great, thanks!
Explanation: The correct tense to use in this sentence is the present simple tense. The verb "bring" should be used in the present simple tense because it refers to a general truth or habitual action (bringing a friend to the gym). Additionally, the word "if" indicates a conditional statement, which is often followed by the present simple tense.
2. I wish the coach did not make us have basketball practice every day.
Explanation: The correct tense to use in this sentence is the past simple tense. The verb "make" should be used in the past simple tense to indicate a wish or desire for a situation that is not currently true. The word "not" negates the verb "make." Additionally, the word "wish" indicates a desire for a past situation to be different.
3. What activity would you take up if you wanted to become fitter?
Explanation: The correct tense to use in this sentence is the conditional tense. The verb "take up" should be used in the past simple tense to indicate a hypothetical or unreal condition. The word "if" indicates a conditional situation that may or may not occur.
4. If only I had more free time! I’d love to do Zumba too.
Explanation: The correct tense to use in this sentence is the past simple tense. The verb "have" should be used in the past simple tense to indicate a hypothetical or unreal condition. The phrase "if only" is used to express a strong wish for something that is unlikely to happen or impossible.
5. If you’re keen on joining our football team, I will ask the coach if we’re looking for new players.
Explanation: The correct tense to use in this sentence is the present simple tense. The verb "ask" should be used in the present simple tense because it refers to a possible future action. The word "if" indicates a conditional statement, which is often followed by the present simple tense. The phrase "if you're keen on" is used to express interest or enthusiasm for joining the team.