1. Mr. Brown is an extraordinary man.
2. He has received a letter from his friend.
3. I can`t explain why she looks so upset.
4. The roses smell sweet.
5. The night was dark and a cold wind was blowing.

Put the verb in brackets into either the Simple Present or the Present Pro- gressive Tense.
1. Several of us (work) overtime next week because of the coming conference. 2. We (work) eight hours each day in our office. 3. — I am sorry I can’t do this. I give up. — I am sure you can. You just (not try) hard enough. 4. I like this car. It (drive) at top speed. 5. This car (drive) at high speed. It might get into an accident. 6. Photographers (use) digital cameras to take pictures. 7. What film you (use) for your camera today? 8. They are the best of friends. They always (play) together and never (fight). 9. Look! The driver has seen us! He (stop) the car. 10. She’s grown out of her coat. She (grow) very fast now. 11. I understand you. I only (think) of how I can best help you. 12. I am afraid you (make) a mistake. We all (make) such mistakes when we are young. 13. Jane usually (wear) pants and sweaters to go to the country. 14. Why you (wear) this heavy sweater? Isn’t it a bit too warm for it? 15. Can’t you see that you (disturb) him?