Tenses Overview Quiz

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Which option correctly completes the sentence? His father complete silence when he _.

has wanted - worked

is wanting is working

had wanted was working

wants is working (correct)

Which option correctly completes the sentence? Usually, he to work by car, but today he to work.

is going is walking

is going walks

goes -- walks (correct)

goes is walking

Which option correctly completes the sentence? My best friend and I __________ each other for over fifteen years.

had known

have known (correct)

know

will know

Which option correctly completes the sentence? The water __________ for fifteen minutes.

has been boiling Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct past simple form of 'to meet' for the sentence 'He __ his old friend last night.'?

met Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly completes the sentence? He __________ the same car for more than ten years.

has had Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?

I have graduated from my university since 2012. Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly completes the sentence? Mary __________ on the essay for two hours now.

has been working Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is in the negative past simple form?

He did not come to school last week. Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly completes the sentence? I there once a long time ago and back since.

went - haven't been Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly completes the sentence? Mike to sit down because he all day at work.

wanted - had been standing Signup and view all the answers

How should 'I (work) here for three years.' be correctly filled?

have worked Signup and view all the answers

Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'School __ start yet.'?

has not started Signup and view all the answers

What will you be doing at this time tomorrow?

You will be driving to the beach Signup and view all the answers

What will you have done by this time next summer?

You will have completed your studies Signup and view all the answers

By the time he retires next month, how long will he have been working for the company?

He will have been working for twenty years Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of seeing dark clouds in the sky?

It will rain soon Signup and view all the answers

What will Brian have done by the time we receive the letter?

He will have left for Rome Signup and view all the answers

When you wake up tomorrow morning, what do you hope will have happened?

The sun will shine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best completes the sentence about the old man?

Where does the old man live? Signup and view all the answers

What form of the verb correctly fills the blank in the sentence about tonight?

We will go to the opera Signup and view all the answers

What verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'He (call) while I (clean) up my room.'?

called, was cleaning Signup and view all the answers

Which verb form is appropriate to complete: 'They ________ (sleep) very well yesterday.'?

slept Signup and view all the answers

How should you complete the sentence: 'When I (enter) the house, I (meet) him.'?

entered, met Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct verb form for: 'I ________ (graduate) from high school 16 years ago.'

graduated Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: 'She ________ (go) out with her boyfriend last night.'?

went Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence: 'When I (enter) the classroom, everybody (finish) the test.'

entered, finished Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct completion: 'What (do) he (buy) yesterday?'

did, buy Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly fills in: 'My dad ________ (play) badminton once a week.'?

plays Signup and view all the answers

What verb form correctly completes the sentence: As I ... ... ... ... ....dishes, the phone ... ... ... ... ....?

was washing, rang Signup and view all the answers

Which verb correctly fills the blank: When I ... ... ... ... .... the classroom, everybody ... ... ... ... .... the test?

was entering, was writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct phrase to complete this sentence: My parents ... ... ... ... .... married 20 years ago?

got Signup and view all the answers

What form of the verb should be used: Since I last ... ... ... ... .... him, he ... ... ... ... .... much weight?

saw, lost Signup and view all the answers

Which verb tense is appropriate to complete the following: Currently, she ... ... ... ... .... a book about Chinese painting?

writing Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form: Holidays ... ... ... ... .... last Friday.

began Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct phrase: Jane ... ... ... ... .... many books about Chinese culture since he lived in China.

has written Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly completes the sentence: While I ... ... ... ... ...., he ... ... ... ... .... the house?

was sleeping, was cleaning Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tenses

Past simple: Used for completed actions in the past. Example: "He went to the store."
Present perfect: Used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present or actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past. Example: "I have eaten breakfast."
Past perfect: Used for an action that happened before another action in the past. Example: "I had finished my homework before dinner."
Present continuous: Used for actions that are happening now. Example: "I am writing a letter."
Past continuous: Used for actions that were happening at a specific time in the past. Example: "I was watching TV when the phone rang."
Future simple: Used for actions that will happen at a specific time in the future. Example: "I will go to the party."
Future continuous: Used for actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future. Example: "I will be studying at 7 pm."
Future perfect: Used for actions that will be completed by a specific time in the future. Example: "I will have finished my work by 5 pm."

Would: Used to express a polite request or a habitual action in the past. Example: "I would like a cup of tea."
Will: Used to express a promise or a prediction. Example: "I will help you."
Had: Used for a completed action in the past, often with a present-day consequence. Example: "I had never seen such a beautiful scenery"

Conditional Clauses

Conditional 0: Used to describe general truths or habits. Example: "If it rains, the ground gets wet."
Conditional 1: Used to describe possible situations in the future. Example: "If I study hard, I will pass the exam."
Conditional 2: Used to describe hypothetical situations or impossible situations in the present. Example: "If I had more time, I would travel the world."

Other Grammar Points

Use of "be going to" for predictions and intentions. Example: "I am going to study for the test."
Use of "have" with past participles for completed actions or states. Example: "I have finished my homework."
Use of "had better" for advice or warnings. Example: "You had better study hard."
Use of "would have" for impossible or unrealized actions in the past. Example: "If I had known, I would have helped"

Vocabulary

Words related to daily activities, such as working, studying, going to school, and socializing.
Vocabulary related to time expressions, such as now, yesterday, tomorrow, next month.
Vocabulary relating to actions, such as writing, reading, playing sports.
Words related to daily routine, such as eating, sleeping, and going to bed.

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Test your knowledge of English tenses with this comprehensive quiz. From past simple to future perfect, you'll explore the various forms and uses of each tense. Perfect for students looking to enhance their grammar skills.