II. Use the right tense form of the verb. How much money…….(you/spend) on food every week? I…………….(never/eat)...

Here's a comprehensive explanation of the correct tense usage for each sentence:

1. How much money do you spend on food every week?

   • Explanation: The present simple tense is used here because the question asks about a routine or habitual action.

2. I have never eaten octopus, but I have eaten squid.

   • Explanation: The present perfect tense is used because it describes past experiences relevant to the present moment.

3. Where is Ann? She is sunbathing in the garden.

   • Explanation: The present continuous tense is used to describe an action currently in progress.

4. Are you watching the TV? - No. You can switch it off if you like.

   • Explanation: The present continuous tense is used to inquire about an action happening at the moment of speaking.

5. I’m afraid I don’t speak Spanish very well.

   • Explanation: The present simple tense is used to describe a general state or ability.

6. We have been looking everywhere for a purple silk shirt, but we haven’t found one yet.

   • Explanation: The present perfect continuous tense indicates an ongoing action that started in the past and is still relevant, while the present perfect tense shows that the action (finding the shirt) has not been completed.

7. Have you heard the latest news? A bomb exploded in the station at 10 o’clock this morning.

   • Explanation: The present perfect tense is used for recent news, while the past simple tense describes a specific past event with a known time.

8. John is looking for a bigger flat.

   • Explanation: The present continuous tense is used for an action that is current but temporary.

9. She usually finishes work before 6 o’clock.

   • Explanation: The present simple tense indicates a habitual action or routine.

10. Do you know how to use this computer programme? Not yet. But I am learning.

    • Explanation: The present simple tense asks about a current state of knowledge, while the present continuous tense describes an action in progress.

11. Where is Joe going with that gun in his hand? Oh, he always carries it with him when he goes walking in the woods.

    • Explanation: The present continuous tense asks about a current action, while the present simple tense describes a habitual action.

12. Oh, hello Debby! I’m sorry, I didn’t recognize you at first. You have lost weight!

    • Explanation: The past simple tense indicates an action completed in the past, while the present perfect tense is used to show a change that has occurred over time.

How much money do you spend on food every week? I never eat octopus, but I eat squid. Where is Ann? She is sunbathing in the garden. Are you watching the TV? - No. You can switch it off if you like. I’m afraid I don’t speak Spanish very well. We have looked everywhere for a purple silk shirt, but we haven't found one yet. Have you heard the latest news? A bomb exploded in the station at 10 o’clock this morning. John is looking for a bigger flat. She usually finishes work before 6 o’clock. Do you know how to use this computer programme? Not yet. But I am learning. Where is Joe going with that gun in his hand? Oh, he always carries it with him when he goes walking in the woods. Oh, hello Debby! I’m sorry, I didn't recognize you at first. You have lost weight!

How much money do you spend on food every week?

I have never eaten octopus, but I have eaten squid.

Where is Ann? She is sunbathing in the garden.

Are you watching the TV? - No. You can switch it off if you like.

I'm afraid I don't speak Spanish very well.

We have looked everywhere for a purple silk shirt, but we haven't found one yet.

Have you heard the latest news? A bomb exploded in the station at 10 o'clock this morning.

John is looking for a bigger flat.

She usually finishes work before 6 o'clock.

Do you know how to use this computer programme? Not yet. But I am learning.

Where is Joe going with that gun in his hand? Oh, he always carries it with him when he goes walking in the woods.

Oh, hello Debby! I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you at first. You have lost weight!