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After studying the lesson again, their results … much better.
After studying the lesson again, their results … much better.
Her result … excellent.
Her result … excellent.
Everybody believed that the game … so exciting.
Everybody believed that the game … so exciting.
You … really sure.
You … really sure.
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Her employees … professional.
Her employees … professional.
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The interview … easy for us.
The interview … easy for us.
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Although he considers otherwise, this result … a big success.
Although he considers otherwise, this result … a big success.
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… it expensive?
… it expensive?
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Which word correctly completes the sentence: Did he … all these new words?
Which word correctly completes the sentence: Did he … all these new words?
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What is the correct word to complete the question: Did you … tired after doing so much work?
What is the correct word to complete the question: Did you … tired after doing so much work?
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Which option correctly completes the question: How long … she be away?
Which option correctly completes the question: How long … she be away?
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Select the correct option to complete the sentence: Did it … them greatly?
Select the correct option to complete the sentence: Did it … them greatly?
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What is the correct form for the sentence: The wind … blowing strongly?
What is the correct form for the sentence: The wind … blowing strongly?
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Which option correctly completes the question: Where … the party take place?
Which option correctly completes the question: Where … the party take place?
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Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: How … you pay for the smartphone?
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: How … you pay for the smartphone?
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Which option correctly completes the question: How … mistakes did he make?
Which option correctly completes the question: How … mistakes did he make?
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Which option correctly completes the statement: The manager … calculating their losses.
Which option correctly completes the statement: The manager … calculating their losses.
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What completes the question: Who will … this tough decision?
What completes the question: Who will … this tough decision?
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What word fits in the blank: Yesterday I … so happy.
What word fits in the blank: Yesterday I … so happy.
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Complete the statement: Children … drawing such funny pictures.
Complete the statement: Children … drawing such funny pictures.
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Select the correct completion: Hearing that, he … really surprised.
Select the correct completion: Hearing that, he … really surprised.
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Which form correctly fills in the blank: Pay attention! It … happening right now!
Which form correctly fills in the blank: Pay attention! It … happening right now!
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Choose the correct word for the following sentence: The answer to that problem … very simple.
Choose the correct word for the following sentence: The answer to that problem … very simple.
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What completes the statement: They … smoking now.
What completes the statement: They … smoking now.
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Which form should be used to express hope about stopping smoking?
Which form should be used to express hope about stopping smoking?
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What is the correct form to indicate willingness to invite them to the party?
What is the correct form to indicate willingness to invite them to the party?
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How should one express a plan to control an awkward situation?
How should one express a plan to control an awkward situation?
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Which option correctly conveys the future action of sharing information?
Which option correctly conveys the future action of sharing information?
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What is the correct form to express the inability to buy an apartment this year?
What is the correct form to express the inability to buy an apartment this year?
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How should one express the future action of continuing to make the same mistakes?
How should one express the future action of continuing to make the same mistakes?
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Which option correctly asks if they will cook something tasty?
Which option correctly asks if they will cook something tasty?
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What is the appropriate form to inquire if it will cost more tomorrow?
What is the appropriate form to inquire if it will cost more tomorrow?
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Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Are all employees ___?'
Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Are all employees ___?'
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Which of the following properly completes the sentence: 'Is the goods ___?'
Which of the following properly completes the sentence: 'Is the goods ___?'
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Choose the correct phrase to complete: 'Are these problems ___?'
Choose the correct phrase to complete: 'Are these problems ___?'
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Complete the sentence: 'Is her books ___ regularly?'
Complete the sentence: 'Is her books ___ regularly?'
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Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Are the workers ___?'
Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Are the workers ___?'
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Select the correct phrase to complete: 'She was ___ by her peers.'
Select the correct phrase to complete: 'She was ___ by her peers.'
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What is the correct way to finish this sentence: 'The truth ___ from me.'?
What is the correct way to finish this sentence: 'The truth ___ from me.'?
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'He ___ in China.'
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'He ___ in China.'
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Study Notes
Verb Forms and Usage
- Understanding the correct verb forms is crucial for clear communication.
- The past simple form is used for completed actions in the past.
- Examples of past simple include "was," "were," "did," and "had."
- For indicating a state of being, use "was" for singular subjects and "were" for plural subjects.
Use of "Be" in Different Tenses
- "Was" is used for singular subjects in the past (e.g., "She was late").
- "Were" is used for plural subjects and "you" in the past (e.g., "They were excited").
- "Is" and "are" indicate present tense, with "is" for singular and "are" for plural.
Questions Formation
- Questions in the past tense generally start with "Did" (e.g., "Did you see?").
- For present tense, use "Do" or "Does" based on the subject (e.g., "Do they know?" vs. "Does she agree?").
- Future tense questions employ "Will" (e.g., "Will you come?").
Negative Forms
- The negative form for past tense uses "did not" or "was not" (e.g., "She did not go").
- Present tense negatives include "does not" or "do not" (e.g., "He does not like").
- Future tense uses "will not" (e.g., "They will not participate").
Modal Verbs
- "Shall" and "will" are used to express future intentions or promises (e.g., "I will call you").
- "Can" indicates ability or possibility (e.g., "I can help you").
Passive Voice
- Passive constructions emphasize the action or the recipient rather than the doer (e.g., "The book was read by her").
- Use "was/were" + past participle for forming passive sentences.
Sentence Structure
- Subject-verb-object order is the standard structure in English sentences (e.g., "She loves music").
- In questions, the auxiliary verb may precede the subject (e.g., "Are you ready?").
Common Mistakes
- Ensure verb agreement with the subject’s number (singular vs. plural).
- Use the correct form of auxiliary verbs when forming questions or negatives.
- Pay attention to context for choosing between "is," "was," and "are."
Practical Applications
- Practice conversation and writing using varied verb forms to enhance fluency.
- Engage in drills focusing on transforming affirmative sentences into questions and negatives.
- Review proper passive constructions to improve clarity in writing.
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Test your knowledge of English future tense constructions with this quiz. Each question challenges you to select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence appropriately. Ideal for students looking to improve their grammar skills.