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Choose the sentence that correctly uses verb tenses to describe an action that was in progress in the past, but has been completed.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses verb tenses to describe an action that was in progress in the past, but has been completed.
- I had been finishing the report by the time the meeting started. (correct)
- I have been finishing the report by the time the meeting will start.
- I will have been finishing the report by the time the meeting starts.
- I am finishing the report by the time the meeting starts.
Which sentence appropriately uses a verb tense to indicate a future action that will be completed before a specific time?
Which sentence appropriately uses a verb tense to indicate a future action that will be completed before a specific time?
- They will have completed the project by next week. (correct)
- They complete the project by next week.
- They are going to complete the project next week.
- They will be completing the project by next week.
Select the sentence that uses verb tenses correctly to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
Select the sentence that uses verb tenses correctly to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
- She has been working here since 2010. (correct)
- She was working here since 2010.
- She works here since 2010.
- She is working here since 2010.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses present tense to describe something generally or always true.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses present tense to describe something generally or always true.
Choose the sentence that uses correct tense forms to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.
Choose the sentence that uses correct tense forms to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.
Which of the following sentences uses the most appropriate tense to describe an action that was recently completed and has a result that is visible now?
Which of the following sentences uses the most appropriate tense to describe an action that was recently completed and has a result that is visible now?
Select the sentence that appropriately uses tense to ask about an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
Select the sentence that appropriately uses tense to ask about an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
Which sentence correctly uses verb tenses in a question form to ask about an action someone plans to do in the near future?
Which sentence correctly uses verb tenses in a question form to ask about an action someone plans to do in the near future?
Which sentence correctly uses the appropriate verb tense to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present?
Which sentence correctly uses the appropriate verb tense to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present?
Choose the sentence that best describes a completed action at a specific time in the past.
Choose the sentence that best describes a completed action at a specific time in the past.
Select the sentence that accurately describes an action in progress at a specific time in the past.
Select the sentence that accurately describes an action in progress at a specific time in the past.
Which sentence uses the correct tense to express an action completed before another point in the past?
Which sentence uses the correct tense to express an action completed before another point in the past?
Choose the sentence that accurately describes an action that occurred repeatedly or habitually in the past.
Choose the sentence that accurately describes an action that occurred repeatedly or habitually in the past.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the tense to describe an action that has relevance to the present.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the tense to describe an action that has relevance to the present.
Select the question that is correctly formed using the appropriate auxiliary verb and tense to inquire about a past action.
Select the question that is correctly formed using the appropriate auxiliary verb and tense to inquire about a past action.
Which sentence correctly uses the tense to describe an extended action leading up to a specific time in the past?
Which sentence correctly uses the tense to describe an extended action leading up to a specific time in the past?
Which sentence correctly describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present, emphasizing its duration?
Which sentence correctly describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present, emphasizing its duration?
Which of the following sentences is structured to ask about an action that is currently in progress?
Which of the following sentences is structured to ask about an action that is currently in progress?
Which sentence implies an action completed at an unspecified time in the past that has relevance to the present?
Which sentence implies an action completed at an unspecified time in the past that has relevance to the present?
Choose the sentence that correctly describes a habitual action or a general truth.
Choose the sentence that correctly describes a habitual action or a general truth.
Select the question that inquires whether an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.
Select the question that inquires whether an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.
Which of the following sentences uses correct verb tense to describe someone's current activity?
Which of the following sentences uses correct verb tense to describe someone's current activity?
Identify the sentence that properly uses verb tense to ask if an action has been completed at some point before now.
Identify the sentence that properly uses verb tense to ask if an action has been completed at some point before now.
Determine which sentence appropriately describes an action that is generally or habitually performed.
Determine which sentence appropriately describes an action that is generally or habitually performed.
Which sentence accurately describes an action completed before a specific moment in the past?
Which sentence accurately describes an action completed before a specific moment in the past?
Choose the sentence that describes a general truth.
Choose the sentence that describes a general truth.
Which of the following sentences indicates an action happening right now?
Which of the following sentences indicates an action happening right now?
Select the sentence that describes something that started in the past and continues up to the present.
Select the sentence that describes something that started in the past and continues up to the present.
Identify the sentence using a verb form that describes a habitual action.
Identify the sentence using a verb form that describes a habitual action.
Which of the sentences uses the correct verb form to describe an action that was in progress before another action in the past?
Which of the sentences uses the correct verb form to describe an action that was in progress before another action in the past?
Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb tense to describe an action that has been ongoing for a period of time and is still relevant now.
Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb tense to describe an action that has been ongoing for a period of time and is still relevant now.
Select the sentence that uses the correct verb tense to describe an activity that is temporarily happening.
Select the sentence that uses the correct verb tense to describe an activity that is temporarily happening.
Which sentence correctly describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present?
Which sentence correctly describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present?
Choose the sentence that describes an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past.
Choose the sentence that describes an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past.
Which of the following sentences correctly conveys an action completed at an unspecified time before now?
Which of the following sentences correctly conveys an action completed at an unspecified time before now?
Identify the sentence that indicates a future action that will be completed before another point in the future.
Identify the sentence that indicates a future action that will be completed before another point in the future.
Choose the sentence that best describes an action which started in the past, continues to the present, and is likely to continue into the future.
Choose the sentence that best describes an action which started in the past, continues to the present, and is likely to continue into the future.
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air each morning, a comforting ritual that signals the start of the day. Which verb tense best captures the essence of this daily occurrence?
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air each morning, a comforting ritual that signals the start of the day. Which verb tense best captures the essence of this daily occurrence?
Consider this scenario: A student is currently engrossed in studying for their final exams, a period of intense focus that deviates from their usual relaxed routine. Which tense most accurately reflects their state of study?
Consider this scenario: A student is currently engrossed in studying for their final exams, a period of intense focus that deviates from their usual relaxed routine. Which tense most accurately reflects their state of study?
Imagine a chef who has dedicated years to perfecting a signature dish. They say, 'My customers always return for it.' Which tense best conveys the chef's confidence in the ongoing appeal of their dish?
Imagine a chef who has dedicated years to perfecting a signature dish. They say, 'My customers always return for it.' Which tense best conveys the chef's confidence in the ongoing appeal of their dish?
A group of friends are planning a surprise party. One asks, '_____ you _____ the decorations by Friday?' Which option correctly completes the question to inquire about the state of progress towards a deadline?
A group of friends are planning a surprise party. One asks, '_____ you _____ the decorations by Friday?' Which option correctly completes the question to inquire about the state of progress towards a deadline?
Consider a scenario where someone is asked about their current living situation and responds, 'I _____ in this city for five years, and I love it.' Which tense effectively communicates both the duration and ongoing nature of their residence?
Consider a scenario where someone is asked about their current living situation and responds, 'I _____ in this city for five years, and I love it.' Which tense effectively communicates both the duration and ongoing nature of their residence?
Imagine a phone conversation: 'Why are you so out of breath?' The reply is, 'I _____ just _____ for the bus.' Which option best explains the immediate past action that caused their breathlessness?
Imagine a phone conversation: 'Why are you so out of breath?' The reply is, 'I _____ just _____ for the bus.' Which option best explains the immediate past action that caused their breathlessness?
'_____ she _____ the email yet?' is a question someone might ask to check if a task has been completed. Select the option that correctly forms a question in the present perfect tense.
'_____ she _____ the email yet?' is a question someone might ask to check if a task has been completed. Select the option that correctly forms a question in the present perfect tense.
Consider this statement: 'They _____ for the charity since morning and _____ a significant amount already.' Which pair of verb tenses best describes both the ongoing action and its completed result up to now?
Consider this statement: 'They _____ for the charity since morning and _____ a significant amount already.' Which pair of verb tenses best describes both the ongoing action and its completed result up to now?
Flashcards
Past Perfect Tense
Past Perfect Tense
Describes actions completed before another action or time in the past.
Simple Past Tense
Simple Past Tense
Describes completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past.
Past Continuous Tense
Past Continuous Tense
Refers to actions that were ongoing at a specific time in the past or were interrupted by another action.
Future with 'will'
Future with 'will'
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Future with 'be going to'
Future with 'be going to'
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Future Continuous Tense
Future Continuous Tense
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Future Perfect Tense
Future Perfect Tense
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Future (will)
Future (will)
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Future (Be Going To)
Future (Be Going To)
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Future Continuous Tense
Future Continuous Tense
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Future Perfect Tense
Future Perfect Tense
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Simple Present Tense
Simple Present Tense
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Present Continuous Tense
Present Continuous Tense
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Past Perfect Continuous Tense
Past Perfect Continuous Tense
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Simple Present Example
Simple Present Example
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Present Perfect Continuous Example
Present Perfect Continuous Example
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Past Perfect Continuous Example
Past Perfect Continuous Example
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Present Continuous Example
Present Continuous Example
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Simple Present Example
Simple Present Example
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Present Perfect Tense
Present Perfect Tense
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Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
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Present Perfect Continuous aspect
Present Perfect Continuous aspect
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"To Be" Verb in Simple Present
"To Be" Verb in Simple Present
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Simple Present Questions
Simple Present Questions
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Present Continuous Questions
Present Continuous Questions
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Present Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect Continuous
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He usually ______ (walk) to school.
He usually ______ (walk) to school.
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She ______ (work) on her project at the moment.
She ______ (work) on her project at the moment.
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They ______ (live) here for ten years.
They ______ (live) here for ten years.
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I ______ (study) English since I was a child.
I ______ (study) English since I was a child.
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______ (you/like) coffee?
______ (you/like) coffee?
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______ (he/watch) TV right now?
______ (he/watch) TV right now?
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______ (they/finish) their homework yet?
______ (they/finish) their homework yet?
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How long ______ (she/wait) for the bus?
How long ______ (she/wait) for the bus?
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Study Notes
- Outlined below are the applications of simple present, present continuous, present perfect, and present perfect continuous tenses in statements or questions, and verb forms, illustrated with examples.
Simple Present Tense
- Used for habitual actions, general truths, or facts.
- Affirmative statements: Subject + base verb (with 's/es' for third person singular).
- Negative statements: Subject + do/does + not + verb.
- Questions: (Question word +) Do/Does + subject + verb?
Present Continuous Tense
- Describes actions happening now or temporary situations.
- Affirmative statements: Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing.
- Negative statements: Subject + is/am/are + not + verb-ing.
- Questions: (Question word +) Is/Am/Are + subject + verb-ing?
Present Perfect Tense
- Refers to actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past or have relevance to the present.
- Affirmative statements: Subject + has/have + past participle.
- Negative statements: Subject + have/has + not + past participle.
- Questions: (Question word +) Have/Has + subject + past participle?
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
- Indicates an action that started in the past and is still continuing or has recently stopped, emphasizing duration.
- Affirmative statements: Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing.
- Negative statements: Subject + have/has + not + been + verb-ing.
- Questions: (Question word +) Have/Has + subject + been + verb-ing?
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Explanation and applications of Simple Present, Present Continuous, Present Perfect, and Present Perfect Continuous tenses. Includes the structures for affirmative and negative statements, and question formation with examples.