English Worksheet for 12-Year-Olds (Grade 6–7): Present Continuous & Present Perfect, Connectives, Comprehension, 'If' Sentences, Reflexive Pronouns & Job Application Email — 50‑Question Test Prep

Instructions

Hello! This worksheet is designed to help you get ready for your big test. It covers several important English topics. For each topic, read the notes carefully first, then complete the exercises that follow. Take your time, think about your answers, and do your best. Good luck!

1. Present Continuous Tense

Notes

We use the Present Continuous tense for:

• Actions that are happening right now. (e.g., I am reading this worksheet.)
• Temporary situations. (e.g., She is staying with her grandparents for two weeks.)
• Definite plans for the near future. (e.g., We are visiting the science museum on Saturday.)

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

Exercises

A. Complete the sentences with the correct Present Continuous form of the verb in brackets.

1. Look! The dog _______________ (chase) its tail.
2. My brother is busy. He _______________ (study) for his exams.
3. I can't talk now, I _______________ (eat) dinner.
4. They _______________ (not play) video games at the moment; they are doing homework.
5. What _______________ you _______________ (do) this weekend?

B. Unscramble the words to make correct sentences.

6. is / listening / she / to music / not __________________________________________________
7. why / crying / the baby / is __________________________________________________?
8. my friends / are / for me / waiting __________________________________________________

2. Present Perfect Tense

Notes

We use the Present Perfect tense for:

• Actions that happened in the past, but have a result in the present. (e.g., I have lost my keys, so now I can't get in.)
• Life experiences (often using ever or never). (e.g., She has never visited another country.)
• Actions that started in the past and are still continuing (using for or since). (e.g., They have lived here for three years.)

Structure: Subject + have/has + Past Participle

Exercises

A. Complete the sentences with the correct Present Perfect form of the verb in brackets.

1. I _______________ (see) that movie three times!
2. He _______________ (not finish) his project yet.
3. _______________ you ever _______________ (eat) sushi?
4. We _______________ (know) each other since we were five years old.
5. The team _______________ just _______________ (win) the championship.

B. Choose the correct word: for or since.

6. She has been a vegetarian (for / since) two years.
7. I haven't seen him (for / since) last Tuesday.
8. They have been waiting (for / since) a long time.

3. Connectives and Connectors

Notes

Connectives are words or phrases that link ideas, sentences, or paragraphs together. They help your writing flow smoothly.

• To add an idea: and, also, furthermore, in addition
• To show a contrast: but, however, although, on the other hand
• To show a reason: because, so, therefore, as
• To show a sequence: first, then, next, finally

Exercises

A. Choose the best connective to complete each sentence.

1. I wanted to go to the park, _______ it started raining. (so / but)
2. She is very clever; _______, she is also very kind. (however / furthermore)
3. He studied hard, _______ he passed the test easily. (so / although)
4. _______ it was cold, he went out without a jacket. (Because / Although)
5. First, mix the flour and sugar. _______, add the eggs. (Then / Finally)

B. Join the two sentences using the connective in brackets.

6. He loves playing football. His brother prefers tennis. (but)
   __________________________________________________
7. She missed the bus. She was late for school. (so)
   __________________________________________________
8. I will take my umbrella. It might rain. (because)
   __________________________________________________

4. Comprehension: People and Their Jobs

Notes

Read the following text carefully to understand what each person does for a living.

Three Interesting Occupations

Have you ever wondered what it takes to do a certain job? Let's look at three different professions. Anya is a veterinarian. Every day, she helps sick or injured animals. Her work can be challenging because her patients can't tell her what's wrong. She uses X-rays, blood tests, and her own expertise to diagnose problems. Anya loves her job because she gets to make animals healthy and happy again.

Leo is a game developer. He works with a team of artists and programmers to create the video games you love to play. Leo's specific role is to write the code that makes the characters move and interact with their world. It requires a lot of problem-solving and creativity. Sometimes, he has to fix "bugs," which are errors in the code. He finds it incredibly rewarding to see millions of people enjoying a game he helped create.

Maria is an environmental scientist. She studies the natural world and works to protect it. She might spend one week in a lab analysing water samples and the next week hiking through a forest to track wildlife populations. Her goal is to understand how human activities affect the environment and to find solutions for problems like pollution and climate change. Maria's job is important for the future of our planet.

Exercises

Answer the questions based on the text above.

1. What is the main challenge Anya faces in her job as a veterinarian?
   __________________________________________________
2. Which of these tasks is part of Leo's job?
   • a) Drawing the game characters.
   • b) Writing the code for character movement.
   • c) Composing music for the game.
3. Where does Maria do her work?
   • a) Only in a laboratory.
   • b) Only in forests.
   • c) In both laboratories and outdoor environments.
4. What is a "bug" in the context of Leo's job?
   __________________________________________________
5. Which person's job is described as being important for the future of the planet?
   • a) Anya
   • b) Leo
   • c) Maria

5. First Conditional ('If' Sentences)

Notes

We use the First Conditional to talk about a real possibility in the future. It describes what will happen if a certain condition is met.

Structure: If + Present Simple, ... will + base verb.

Example: If you study hard, you will pass your exams.

Exercises

A. Complete the endings of these 'if' sentences with your own ideas.

1. If it rains tomorrow, __________________________________________________.
2. If I finish my homework early, ____________________________________________.
3. If my friend calls me tonight, ___________________________________________.
4. If we don't protect the environment, _____________________________________.
5. If she saves enough money, _____________________________________________.

B. Match the 'if' clause (Part A) with the correct main clause (Part B).

6. Part A
   a) If you don't water the plants,
   b) If you are hungry,
   c) If he misses the train,
7. Part B
   ___ I will make you a sandwich.
   ___ he will be late for the meeting.
   ___ they will die.

6. Writing: Email for a Job Application

Notes

When you apply for a job via email, it's important to be professional. Here is a simple structure:

• Subject Line: Be clear. Example: Application for Summer Camp Helper Position
• Greeting: Be formal. Example: Dear Mr. Smith, or Dear Hiring Manager,
• Paragraph 1: Introduction. State which job you are applying for and where you saw it advertised.
• Paragraph 2: Why you are suitable. Mention your skills and experience. As a student, you can mention being responsible, organised, good at teamwork from school projects, or any relevant hobbies.
• Paragraph 3: Closing. Thank the person for their time and say you look forward to hearing from them.
• Sign-off: Use a formal closing. Example: Yours sincerely, followed by your full name.

Exercise

Read the following advertisement and write a short, formal email applying for the job.

Write your email below.

To: [email protected]
Subject: __________________________________________________

Dear Ms. Davis,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]

7. Reflexive Pronouns

Notes

We use Reflexive Pronouns when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. They "reflect" back to the subject.

The reflexive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

Example: I made myself a sandwich. (I am the subject and the object).

Exercises

A. Complete the sentences with the correct reflexive pronoun.

1. The cat is washing _______________.
2. Be careful with that knife! You might cut _______________.
3. We decorated the whole house by _______________.
4. He taught _______________ how to play the guitar.
5. They enjoyed _______________ at the party.

B. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.

6. She looked at (her / herself) in the mirror.
7. I bought (me / myself) a new book.
8. Can you all please help (you / yourselves) to some cake?

Answer Key

1. Present Continuous Tense

A. 1. is chasing
2. is studying
3. am eating
4. are not playing
5. are you doing
B. 6. She is not listening to music.
7. Why is the baby crying?
8. My friends are waiting for me.

2. Present Perfect Tense

A. 1. have seen
2. has not finished
3. Have you ever eaten
4. have known
5. has just won
B. 6. for
7. since
8. for

3. Connectives and Connectors

A. 1. but
2. furthermore
3. so
4. Although
5. Then
B. 6. He loves playing football, but his brother prefers tennis.
7. She missed the bus, so she was late for school.
8. I will take my umbrella because it might rain.

4. Comprehension: People and Their Jobs

1. The main challenge is that her patients (animals) cannot tell her what is wrong.
2. b) Writing the code for character movement.
3. c) In both laboratories and outdoor environments.
4. A "bug" is an error in the computer code.
5. c) Maria

5. First Conditional ('If' Sentences)

A. (Answers will vary. The answer must use 'will' + a verb. Here are some examples.)
1. If it rains tomorrow, I will stay inside and read a book.
2. If I finish my homework early, I will play a video game.
3. If my friend calls me tonight, we will talk about our plans for the weekend.
4. If we don't protect the environment, many animals will lose their homes.
5. If she saves enough money, she will buy a new bike.
B.
b) I will make you a sandwich.
c) he will be late for the meeting.
a) they will die.

6. Writing: Email for a Job Application

(This is a sample answer. The student's answer should follow the structure and be polite and formal.)

Subject: Application for Summer Camp Helper Position

Dear Ms. Davis,

I am writing to apply for the Summer Camp Helper position that was advertised for the Fun Times Summer Camp.

I am a responsible and energetic 12-year-old student. In school, I enjoy working in teams on projects, and my teachers say I am very organised. I am also good at sports and creative activities, and I think I would be great at helping to organise games for the children.

Thank you for considering my application. I am available for an interview at your convenience and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
[Student's Name]

7. Reflexive Pronouns

A. 1. itself
2. yourself
3. ourselves
4. himself
5. themselves
B. 6. herself
7. myself
8. yourselves