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What action is being described when using Past Continuous?
What action is being described when using Past Continuous?
- Actions that were happening at a specific moment in the past (correct)
- Actions that will happen in the future
- Actions that are habitual
- Actions that happened in the present
Future Simple is used to express plans for the future.
Future Simple is used to express plans for the future.
False (B)
What does Present Continuous describe?
What does Present Continuous describe?
Temporary actions or situations.
Future Continuous describes actions that will be ______ at a specific moment in the future.
Future Continuous describes actions that will be ______ at a specific moment in the future.
Which tense is used to express regular actions in the past?
Which tense is used to express regular actions in the past?
Present Simple is used to describe actions that are factual or occur regularly.
Present Simple is used to describe actions that are factual or occur regularly.
Match the following tenses with their usage:
Match the following tenses with their usage:
Past Continuous is often used to describe actions that were happening simultaneously with other actions.
Past Continuous is often used to describe actions that were happening simultaneously with other actions.
Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'She usually (go/goes) to school at 8 a.m.'?
Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'She usually (go/goes) to school at 8 a.m.'?
The sentence 'They won't come to the party tomorrow' is in the present continuous tense.
The sentence 'They won't come to the party tomorrow' is in the present continuous tense.
What is the past form of 'write'?
What is the past form of 'write'?
While the kids (___), their mother (read) a book.
While the kids (___), their mother (read) a book.
Identify the tense in the sentence: 'By this time tomorrow, I will be working on my project.'
Identify the tense in the sentence: 'By this time tomorrow, I will be working on my project.'
Match the following verb forms with their correct time:
Match the following verb forms with their correct time:
What () you () right now?
What () you () right now?
The sentence 'He never eats breakfast in the morning' is in the future tense.
The sentence 'He never eats breakfast in the morning' is in the future tense.
Flashcards
Present Simple - describes habits
Present Simple - describes habits
The action happens regularly or habitually.
Present Continuous - action in progress
Present Continuous - action in progress
The action is happening at this very moment and is ongoing.
Past Simple - completed action
Past Simple - completed action
The action happened in the past and is finished.
Future Simple - planned action
Future Simple - planned action
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Past Perfect - action finished before another past action
Past Perfect - action finished before another past action
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Past Continuous - ongoing action interrupted
Past Continuous - ongoing action interrupted
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Future Perfect - action completed by a future point
Future Perfect - action completed by a future point
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Future Continuous - action ongoing at a future time
Future Continuous - action ongoing at a future time
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Past Continuous
Past Continuous
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Future Simple
Future Simple
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Present Continuous
Present Continuous
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Past Simple
Past Simple
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Future Continuous
Future Continuous
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Present Simple
Present Simple
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Past Continuous
Past Continuous
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Future Simple
Future Simple
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Study Notes
English Tenses Test
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Task 1: Choose the correct verb form.
- She usually goes to school at 8 a.m.
- While I was reading, the phone rang.
- Look! The dog is running in the park.
- They won't come to the party tomorrow.
- By this time tomorrow, we will be flying to New York.
- He didn't watch TV yesterday evening.
- The train leaves at 7 p.m. tonight.
- What were you doing when I called you last night?
- She is always complaining about her job.
- I didn't see him since last week.
- The kids don't like vegetables.
- At the moment, they are decorating their house for Christmas.
- While we were walking home, it started snowing.
- Tomorrow, she will present her project at 2 p.m.
- What do you usually do on weekends?
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Task 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form.
- We were playing football when it started to rain.
- By this time next week, she will be moving to another city.
- While the kids were sleeping, their mother read a book.
- I haven't finished my homework yet.
- He goes to the cinema every Saturday.
- What are you doing right now?
- The sun rose when we reached the top of the hill.
- Tomorrow at 10 a.m., I will take my English exam.
- She didn't call me yesterday because she was busy.
- We had dinner at the restaurant last weekend.
- When I was a child, I often played in the park with my friends.
- They won't visit their grandparents next weekend.
- She wrote a letter to her friend at 8 p.m. yesterday.
- He has already read this book several times.
- What will you be doing tomorrow at this time?
English Tenses - Time Clauses
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Task 3: Identify the tense in each sentence.
- She is watching TV right now. → Present Continuous
- They went to the park last Sunday. → Past Simple
- By this time tomorrow, I will be working on my project → Future Continuous
- We were walking in the forest when it started to rain → Past Continuous
- He never eats breakfast in the morning. → Present Simple
- Will you join us for dinner tonight → Future Simple
- She was playing the piano while he was reading a book. → Past Continuous
- I think they will visit us next week → Future Simple
- He doesn't like coffee. → Present Simple
- What were you doing at 8 p.m. yesterday? → Past Continuous
- She always helps her mother with housework. → Present Simple
- While I was writing a letter, she came into the room. → Past Continuous
- He will be sleeping when you arrive. → Future Continuous
- The lesson starts at 9 a.m. every day. → Present Simple
- We haven't seen him since last summer. → Present Perfect
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Task 4: True or False about English Tenses
- Past Continuous describes actions happening at a specific time in the past: True
- Future Simple is used to express future plans: True
- Present Continuous is used for actions in progress or temporary states: True
- Past Simple describes regular actions in the past: False
- Future Continuous express action that will occur at a definite time in the future: True
- Present Simple is used for habitual actions or facts: True
- Past Continuous often shows parallel actions happening at the same time: True
- Future Simple is used for predictions based on facts: True
- Present Continuous can describe planned future actions: True
- Past Simple describes actions lasting for a certain time in the past: True
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Test your knowledge of English tenses with this quiz. You'll be asked to choose the correct verb forms and fill in the blanks to demonstrate your understanding of various tenses. Perfect for students looking to improve their grammar skills.