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Which form of the verb correctly completes the sentence: Last Saturday, my father ___ that his dinner suit was too small, so now he ___ a strict diet?
Which form of the verb correctly completes the sentence: Last Saturday, my father ___ that his dinner suit was too small, so now he ___ a strict diet?
Which completion is most appropriate: Helen ___ her driving test five times so far without success, but she ___ yet?
Which completion is most appropriate: Helen ___ her driving test five times so far without success, but she ___ yet?
Identify the correct verb usage: Most of the time, John and his friends ___ football matches at their local coffee, but this Saturday, they ___ to the stadium.
Identify the correct verb usage: Most of the time, John and his friends ___ football matches at their local coffee, but this Saturday, they ___ to the stadium.
What is the correct construction: Kate ___ a vegetarian for eleven years now, and she ___ meat at all during this time?
What is the correct construction: Kate ___ a vegetarian for eleven years now, and she ___ meat at all during this time?
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Choose the correct tense: Last year, Richard ___ his bicycle to work every day, but he ___ the bus since the accident.
Choose the correct tense: Last year, Richard ___ his bicycle to work every day, but he ___ the bus since the accident.
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Which of these is correct: I ___ glasses when I was younger, but now I ___ contact lenses.
Which of these is correct: I ___ glasses when I was younger, but now I ___ contact lenses.
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Choose the accurate completion: About a month ago, I ___ a brochure about your hotel, but I ___ it yet.
Choose the accurate completion: About a month ago, I ___ a brochure about your hotel, but I ___ it yet.
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Fill in the blanks correctly: The conditions in our office ___ more and more unbearable, so quite often recently I ___ quitting it and looking for a new job.
Fill in the blanks correctly: The conditions in our office ___ more and more unbearable, so quite often recently I ___ quitting it and looking for a new job.
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What is the correct pair of verbs to complete the sentence: 'In the USA, the twenty largest newspaper chains ______ for almost half of the circulation, reflecting a trend that ______ in the 1970s.'?
What is the correct pair of verbs to complete the sentence: 'In the USA, the twenty largest newspaper chains ______ for almost half of the circulation, reflecting a trend that ______ in the 1970s.'?
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Which option correctly completes the statement about snow's reflective properties: 'Clean snow ______ as much as 87 percent of the sunlight that ______ on it.'?
Which option correctly completes the statement about snow's reflective properties: 'Clean snow ______ as much as 87 percent of the sunlight that ______ on it.'?
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Identify the correct verb forms for the sentence: 'More than two hundred people ______ the tower when the bomb ______ in one of the dustbins.'
Identify the correct verb forms for the sentence: 'More than two hundred people ______ the tower when the bomb ______ in one of the dustbins.'
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Which verb forms should be used to complete: 'Because you ______ half of the ingredients as I ______ dinner, you probably aren't hungry at all now.'?
Which verb forms should be used to complete: 'Because you ______ half of the ingredients as I ______ dinner, you probably aren't hungry at all now.'?
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What is the correct completion for the statement regarding dieting: 'She ______ strictly since Christmas and so far she ______ eight kilos.'?
What is the correct completion for the statement regarding dieting: 'She ______ strictly since Christmas and so far she ______ eight kilos.'?
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Complete the sentence correctly: 'Cindy's family ______ chains in this area for over three centuries and now her father ______ this traditional craft at the county museum twice a day as well.'
Complete the sentence correctly: 'Cindy's family ______ chains in this area for over three centuries and now her father ______ this traditional craft at the county museum twice a day as well.'
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Choose the appropriate verb forms for: 'He ______ to unlock the door to his flat because the telephone ______.'
Choose the appropriate verb forms for: 'He ______ to unlock the door to his flat because the telephone ______.'
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Select the correct verb forms to complete: 'There ______ economies since the dawn of civilization, but as a field of study, economics ______ only recently.'
Select the correct verb forms to complete: 'There ______ economies since the dawn of civilization, but as a field of study, economics ______ only recently.'
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Study Notes
Verb Tenses and Usage
- Understanding appropriate verb tenses is crucial for conveying actions accurately and clearly in English.
- Different tenses express actions in various time frames, including present, past, and future, influencing the meaning of sentences.
Correct Use of Verb Tenses in Context
- "Discovered / is following" indicates a completed action with ongoing repercussions, like a diet change after realizing a suit is too small.
- "Has taken / hasn't given up" reflects continued effort (driving test attempts) despite failures.
Consistency in Past Actions
- Past actions can be shown through "rode / has been taking," emphasizing a change in routine post-accident.
- "Wore / have" highlights a transformation from one type of eyewear (glasses) to another (contact lenses).
Recent Actions and Results
- Sentences like "requested / haven't received" illustrate the gap between action and its awaited outcome.
- Ongoing situations are shown through phrases such as "are getting / have considered," addressing persistent conditions and potential shifts.
Reflecting Trends and Habits
- "Account / started" highlights a historical context for newspaper circulation, pointing to a long-term trend in media.
- The impact of environmental factors is depicted through "reflects / shines," discussing sunlight interaction with snow.
Events with Concurrent Actions
- "Were visiting / exploded" captures simultaneous activities, emphasizing the timing of actions and their consequences.
- Actions can also be interrelated in context, as seen in "have eaten / prepared," linking consumption and preparation in everyday life.
Continuous Actions and Resulting Changes
- Phrases like "has been dieting / has lost" demonstrate the relationship between sustained effort and visible outcomes, reflecting commitment to a goal.
Family and Traditions
- "Have been making / demonstrates" reveals continuity in family traditions, connecting historical practices to current demonstrations in a communal setting.
Critical Events and Responses
- "Was hurrying / rang" exemplifies how immediate actions can be influenced by external factors, illustrating the urgency of response actions in real-time scenarios.
Economic Context
- Discussions about economics point out the evolution of the field, indicating significant historical shifts and developments that shape our understanding today.
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Test your knowledge on English grammar with this quiz featuring questions on past and present tense usage. Perfect for students looking to improve their command of the English language. Challenge yourself with various sentence structures and verb forms.
