English Grammar Quiz: Past Tense & Modals

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Questions and Answers

What is the correct comparative form of 'comfortable'?

more comfortable (correct)

most comfortable

comforting

comfortabler

Which sentence correctly uses the superlative form?

This room is the most comfortabler of all.

This is the biggest house on the street. (correct)

She is the more tall student in class.

My parents have the big bedroom.

Which of the following verbs completes the sentence: 'You ___ (talk) during the lesson.'?

might

must (correct)

may

should

In terms of adjective formation, how do you form the comparative for 'interesting'?

more interesting Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Jack's room is ___ than Katrina's room.'?

less interesting Signup and view all the answers

What must be completed in the sentence: 'You ___ (do) your homework on time.'?

should Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective is correctly used in its superlative form in the following context: 'I have the ___ dog in the neighborhood.'?

safest Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct completion: 'You ___ (eat) sandwiches in the classroom.'

mustn't Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the simple past to describe an action that interrupts another?

I was reading when I heard the news. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct negative form of 'He was running' in the simple past?

He wasn’t running. Signup and view all the answers

Which structure correctly forms a short affirmative response to the question 'Were you working?'

Yes, I was working. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the form that represents a grammatically incorrect interrogative sentence using the simple past.

Was you jumping? Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the past continuous correctly?

I was sleeping when the phone rang. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct negative form of 'They could swim 50 metres'?

They couldn’t swim 50 metres. Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct use of 'while' in relation to the past continuous.

I was playing while it started to rain. Signup and view all the answers

Which response accurately reflects a negative answer to 'Was she chasing?'

No, she wasn’t chasing. Signup and view all the answers

What is Leila planning to do at university?

Study engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is Danny's plan for this summer?

Go to summer camp Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions are the parents planning to do next year?

Buy a new house Signup and view all the answers

What is Sam and Linda's intention regarding their relationship next year?

Get married Signup and view all the answers

What are the siblings planning to do this summer?

Visit Canada Signup and view all the answers

What does Tim ask regarding Leo's evening plans?

What are you doing tonight? Signup and view all the answers

What subject is Leo's sister planning to study?

Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What type of activity are Tim and Sally planning to do at the community center?

Visit an art exhibition Signup and view all the answers

What structure is used for the result in a first conditional statement?

Subject + will + infinitive without to Signup and view all the answers

In a first conditional statement, how is the negative formed in the result clause?

Using won't Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly reflects the structure of a first conditional?

If she studies, she will pass Signup and view all the answers

How can the if-clause be structured in a first conditional?

With present simple and will Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to form a question in a first conditional?

Changing the order of words Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly reflects the future predictions using first conditional?

If it rains, I will stay home Signup and view all the answers

What does the contraction 'll represent in informal English?

Will Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options correctly identifies the use of 'if' in first conditional sentences?

'If' can be in the second position of the sentence Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses 'be going to' for a future intention?

She is going to meet her boyfriend after school. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct structure for forming a negative sentence with 'be going to'?

Subject + be + not + infinitive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following time markers indicates a future plan?

Next week Signup and view all the answers

How should you ask a question using 'be going to'?

Is he going to study Medicine? Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present simple for future plans?

The train leaves at noon on Sunday. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to express an intention for a personal future plan?

I am going to save money for a car. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'be going to' in the negative form?

She is not going to party next week. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence indicates a scheduled event using the present simple?

The exam starts at 9 AM on Friday. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Past Simple

Used for a specific action that interrupts a continuous action.
Usually used with "when" before the past simple and "while" before the past continuous.

Past Continuous

Used for actions that were continuing in the past.
Formula: particle + be + subject + verb + ing
Used with "while" or "when" to show actions that were happening at the same time or one action interrupting another.

Superlative Adjectives

Describe something that has the most of a particular quality.
Formula: the + adjective + superlative

Must/Mustn’t

Used to express obligation or prohibition
Must = it is necessary to do something
Mustn’t = it is not permitted to do something

Should/Shouldn’t

Used to give advice or recommendations.
Should = it is advisable to do something.
Shouldn’t = it is not advisable to do something

First Conditional

Used to express the result of a possible future action or situation.
Formula: If + subject + present simple, subject + will + infinitive (without to)
The if-clause can come before or after the result clause.

Will/Won’t

Used to make predictions about the future.
Won't = will not
The third person (he/she/it) doesn’t end with -s.
Informal contraction: ’ll

be Going To

Used to talk about future plans and intentions.
Formula: be + going to + infinitive.
Negative: be + not + going to + infinitive.
Question: be + subject + going to + infinitive.

Present Continuous for Future

Expresses future plans or arrangements.
Often used with time markers like “tonight,” “this weekend,” etc.
Formula: be + verb + ing.

Present Simple for Future

Used for timetables, schedules, or calendar events.
Formula: subject + present simple.

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Test your understanding of key English grammar topics including the past simple, past continuous, superlative adjectives, and the use of must/mustn't and should/shouldn't. This quiz will help you clarify these important grammatical structures and their applications in sentences.