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While I [work] on my project last night, I suddenly [realize] that I [forget] to call my mother earlier that day, as I [promise] to do so.
While I [work] on my project last night, I suddenly [realize] that I [forget] to call my mother earlier that day, as I [promise] to do so.
was working / realized / had forgotten / had promised
By the time we [arrive] at the party next week, most guests [leave] already, but we [hope] that some of our friends [still/be] there.
By the time we [arrive] at the party next week, most guests [leave] already, but we [hope] that some of our friends [still/be] there.
will arrive / will have left / hope / will still be
If I [know] earlier that you [come] to town, I [prepare] a better welcome. Now I [feel] quite unprepared.
If I [know] earlier that you [come] to town, I [prepare] a better welcome. Now I [feel] quite unprepared.
had known / were coming / would have prepared / am feeling
She [study] for her exams for weeks now, and by the time the results [announce], she [probably/forget] most of what she [learn].
She [study] for her exams for weeks now, and by the time the results [announce], she [probably/forget] most of what she [learn].
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Before the accident [occur], witnesses say the driver [try] to navigate through heavy traffic that [talk] on his phone while he [build up] for hours.
Before the accident [occur], witnesses say the driver [try] to navigate through heavy traffic that [talk] on his phone while he [build up] for hours.
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By the time we [finish] this project next month, we [work] on it for over a year, and I [hope] that our efforts [pay off].
By the time we [finish] this project next month, we [work] on it for over a year, and I [hope] that our efforts [pay off].
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I [not/see] Sarah since last summer, but I [hear] that she [plan] to visit next week. I [look forward] to catching up with her.
I [not/see] Sarah since last summer, but I [hear] that she [plan] to visit next week. I [look forward] to catching up with her.
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If the weather [improve] by tomorrow, we [go] hiking as we [plan] for weeks. Otherwise, we [have to] postpone it again.
If the weather [improve] by tomorrow, we [go] hiking as we [plan] for weeks. Otherwise, we [have to] postpone it again.
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The professor [explain] the concept three times already, but many students still [not/understand] it. He [decide] that he [need] to try a different approach.
The professor [explain] the concept three times already, but many students still [not/understand] it. He [decide] that he [need] to try a different approach.
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By the time the rescue team [reach] the hikers, they [be] stranded for two days. The hikers [run out] of food and [begin] to worry about their safety.
By the time the rescue team [reach] the hikers, they [be] stranded for two days. The hikers [run out] of food and [begin] to worry about their safety.
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By the time we [reach] the summit, we [climb] for six hours, and the view [be] so breathtaking that we [forget] all about our exhaustion.
By the time we [reach] the summit, we [climb] for six hours, and the view [be] so breathtaking that we [forget] all about our exhaustion.
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If you [arrive] at the station by 3 PM, we [wait] for you. However, if you [be] late, we [have to] leave without you.
If you [arrive] at the station by 3 PM, we [wait] for you. However, if you [be] late, we [have to] leave without you.
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She [work] on her novel for two years when she suddenly [realize] that she [need] to completely rewrite the first chapter, which she [finish] months ago.
She [work] on her novel for two years when she suddenly [realize] that she [need] to completely rewrite the first chapter, which she [finish] months ago.
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By this time next year, I [complete] my degree, [start] a new job, and hopefully [move] to a new city. I [look forward] to this new chapter in my life.
By this time next year, I [complete] my degree, [start] a new job, and hopefully [move] to a new city. I [look forward] to this new chapter in my life.
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When I [arrive] at the party last night, I [discover] that I [forget] to bring the gift I [buy] earlier that day.
When I [arrive] at the party last night, I [discover] that I [forget] to bring the gift I [buy] earlier that day.
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While she [prepare] dinner, she [realize] that she [use] salt instead of sugar in the dessert she [make] earlier.
While she [prepare] dinner, she [realize] that she [use] salt instead of sugar in the dessert she [make] earlier.
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By the time the police [arrive], the thieves [disappear], but they [leave] behind crucial evidence that [help] solve the case.
By the time the police [arrive], the thieves [disappear], but they [leave] behind crucial evidence that [help] solve the case.
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If I [know] you [come] to the conference, I [arrange] for us to meet. Unfortunately, I only [find out] after you had left.
If I [know] you [come] to the conference, I [arrange] for us to meet. Unfortunately, I only [find out] after you had left.
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The company [invest] heavily in new technology over the past year, and by next quarter, they [expect] that productivity [increase] significantly. This [be] a major turning point for the business.
The company [invest] heavily in new technology over the past year, and by next quarter, they [expect] that productivity [increase] significantly. This [be] a major turning point for the business.
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When I [check] my email this morning, I [discover] that my flight [cancel] and that I [need] to make new travel arrangements immediately.
When I [check] my email this morning, I [discover] that my flight [cancel] and that I [need] to make new travel arrangements immediately.
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By the time we [finish] renovating our house, we [spend] more money than we initially [budget], but the results [be] worth it.
By the time we [finish] renovating our house, we [spend] more money than we initially [budget], but the results [be] worth it.
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While I [walk] to work yesterday, I [run] into an old friend whom I [not/see] for years. We [decide] to catch up over coffee later this week.
While I [walk] to work yesterday, I [run] into an old friend whom I [not/see] for years. We [decide] to catch up over coffee later this week.
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If you [not/procrastinate] so much, you [finish] your project by now. Instead, you [work] all night, and you still [not/complete] it.
If you [not/procrastinate] so much, you [finish] your project by now. Instead, you [work] all night, and you still [not/complete] it.
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The scientists [conduct] experiments for months when they finally [make] a breakthrough. They immediately [begin] to write up their findings, which they [hope] to publish soon.
The scientists [conduct] experiments for months when they finally [make] a breakthrough. They immediately [begin] to write up their findings, which they [hope] to publish soon.
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By this time next month, I [work] at my new job for exactly one year. I [learn] so much during this time, and I [hope] that I [continue] to grow in my role.
By this time next month, I [work] at my new job for exactly one year. I [learn] so much during this time, and I [hope] that I [continue] to grow in my role.
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When the fire alarm [go off], everyone [rush] out of the building. Later, we [discover] that it [be] just a drill.
When the fire alarm [go off], everyone [rush] out of the building. Later, we [discover] that it [be] just a drill.
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I [try] to solve this puzzle for hours, but I still [not/figure] it out. I think I [need] a hint, but I [not/want] to give up just yet.
I [try] to solve this puzzle for hours, but I still [not/figure] it out. I think I [need] a hint, but I [not/want] to give up just yet.
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By the time the ambulance [arrive], the injured person [receive] first aid from a bystander who [happen] to be a nurse. This quick action [may/save] the victim's life.
By the time the ambulance [arrive], the injured person [receive] first aid from a bystander who [happen] to be a nurse. This quick action [may/save] the victim's life.
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If I [know] how difficult this hike [be], I [bring] more water and better shoes. Now my feet [hurt], and I'm really thirsty.
If I [know] how difficult this hike [be], I [bring] more water and better shoes. Now my feet [hurt], and I'm really thirsty.
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The company [announce] its new product last week, which they [develop] in secret for the past two years. They [hope] it [revolutionize] the industry.
The company [announce] its new product last week, which they [develop] in secret for the past two years. They [hope] it [revolutionize] the industry.
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By the time we [realize] our mistake, the train [already/leave] the station. We [have to] wait for the next one, which [not/arrive] for another two hours.
By the time we [realize] our mistake, the train [already/leave] the station. We [have to] wait for the next one, which [not/arrive] for another two hours.
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If you [follow] the instructions carefully, you [not/have] this problem now. Next time, make sure you [read] everything before you [start].
If you [follow] the instructions carefully, you [not/have] this problem now. Next time, make sure you [read] everything before you [start].
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The actor [prepare] for his role for months before filming [begin]. He [gain] 20 pounds for the character. [learn] a new language and
The actor [prepare] for his role for months before filming [begin]. He [gain] 20 pounds for the character. [learn] a new language and
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By this time next year, I [complete] my novel, [send] it to publishers, and hopefully [receive] some positive responses. I [work] on this project for over three years by then.
By this time next year, I [complete] my novel, [send] it to publishers, and hopefully [receive] some positive responses. I [work] on this project for over three years by then.
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When I [arrive] at the airport, I [discover] that I [forget] my passport at home. Luckily, my roommate [be] able to bring it to me before the flight.
When I [arrive] at the airport, I [discover] that I [forget] my passport at home. Luckily, my roommate [be] able to bring it to me before the flight.
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The museum [display] the ancient artifacts that archaeologists [uncover] during their recent expedition . Visitors [flock] to see them since the exhibition [open] last month.
The museum [display] the ancient artifacts that archaeologists [uncover] during their recent expedition . Visitors [flock] to see them since the exhibition [open] last month.
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If the weather [rain], we [hold] the event outdoors as planned. However, if it [rain], we [have to] move everything inside.
If the weather [rain], we [hold] the event outdoors as planned. However, if it [rain], we [have to] move everything inside.
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By the time the firefighters [arrive], the building [be] engulfed in flames. They [work] tirelessly for hours before they finally [manage] to extinguish the fire.
By the time the firefighters [arrive], the building [be] engulfed in flames. They [work] tirelessly for hours before they finally [manage] to extinguish the fire.
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I [try] to reach you all day, but your phone [go] straight to voicemail. I [hope] everything [be] okay.
I [try] to reach you all day, but your phone [go] straight to voicemail. I [hope] everything [be] okay.
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The company [implement] new policies next month, which they [develop] over the past year. They [believe] these changes [improve] overall productivity.
The company [implement] new policies next month, which they [develop] over the past year. They [believe] these changes [improve] overall productivity.
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By the time we [finish] this project, we [work] on it for over six months. We [hope] that our efforts [pay off] in the end.
By the time we [finish] this project, we [work] on it for over six months. We [hope] that our efforts [pay off] in the end.
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If you [not/waste] so much time on social media, you [probably/finish] your homework by now. Instead, you [still/struggle] with it, and it [be] almost midnight.
If you [not/waste] so much time on social media, you [probably/finish] your homework by now. Instead, you [still/struggle] with it, and it [be] almost midnight.
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When I [arrive] at the restaurant, my friends [already/order] their meals. They [wait] for me for over an hour because I [get] stuck in traffic.
When I [arrive] at the restaurant, my friends [already/order] their meals. They [wait] for me for over an hour because I [get] stuck in traffic.
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The scientists [conduct] experiments for years before they finally [make] a breakthrough. Now they [prepare] to publish their findings, which they [believe] will revolutionize the field.
The scientists [conduct] experiments for years before they finally [make] a breakthrough. Now they [prepare] to publish their findings, which they [believe] will revolutionize the field.
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By this time next month, I [live] in this city for exactly ten years. During that time, I [make] many friends, [advance] in my career, and [explore] most of the local attractions.
By this time next month, I [live] in this city for exactly ten years. During that time, I [make] many friends, [advance] in my career, and [explore] most of the local attractions.
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While we [hike] in the mountains, we suddenly [realize] that we [lose] our map. We [have to] rely on our instincts to find our way back.
While we [hike] in the mountains, we suddenly [realize] that we [lose] our map. We [have to] rely on our instincts to find our way back.
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If I [know] you [be] allergic to peanuts, I [not/bring] this dish to the potluck. I [feel] terrible about the inconvenience.
If I [know] you [be] allergic to peanuts, I [not/bring] this dish to the potluck. I [feel] terrible about the inconvenience.
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The company [announce] its quarterly results next week. Analysts [predict] that the figures [exceed] expectations, as the company [perform] exceptionally well this quarter.
The company [announce] its quarterly results next week. Analysts [predict] that the figures [exceed] expectations, as the company [perform] exceptionally well this quarter.
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By the time we [reach] the top of the mountain, the sun [already/set]. We [miss] the spectacular view we [hope] to see.
By the time we [reach] the top of the mountain, the sun [already/set]. We [miss] the spectacular view we [hope] to see.
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I [try] to learn French for years, but I still [not/become] fluent. I [hope] that by next year, I [make] significant progress.
I [try] to learn French for years, but I still [not/become] fluent. I [hope] that by next year, I [make] significant progress.
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Study Notes
Tenses Practice Questions
- Question 1: A) was working / realized / had forgotten / had promised (correct answer) -- The student was working, suddenly realized they hadn't called their mother, and remembered promising to do so.
- Question 2: A) will arrive / will have left / hope / will still be (correct answer) -- By the time of the party, most guests will have already left, yet some friends are hoped to still be there.
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- Question 3: A) had known / were coming / would have prepared / am feeling (correct answer) -- If the student had known earlier, they would have prepared a better welcome.
- Question 4: A) has been studying / are announced / will have probably forgotten / has learned (correct answer) -- The student has studied for weeks, and by the time the results come out, they will probably have forgotten much of what they learned.
- Question 5: A) occurred / had been talking / was trying / had been building up (correct answer) -- Before the accident, witnesses saw the driver talking on their phone while building up stress.
- Question 6: A) will have finished / will have been working / hope / will pay off (correct answer) The project was expected to have been completed by next month after having worked on it for a whole year and the student hoping that this effort will be worthwhile.
- Question 7: A) haven't seen / have heard / is planning / am looking forward -- The student hasn't seen Sarah for a while, but has heard that she is planning to visit next week and is looking forward to seeing her.
- Question 8: A) improves / will go / have been planning / will have to -- The weather improving would lead to a hike, allowing the plan to proceed.
- Question 9: A) has explained / don't understand / has decided / needs -- The professor has explained the concept multiple times but students still don't understand. The professor has decided he needs a new strategy.
- Question 10: A) reached / had been / had run out / had begun -- By the time the rescue team reached the hikers they were running low on supplies, experiencing despair.
- Question 11: B) reached / had been climbing / was / forgot -- By the time they reached the summit, they had been climbing for six hours, forgot about the exhaustion they experienced.
- Question 12: A) arrive / will be waiting / are / will have to -- If the person arrives by 3PM, somebody will wait for them, if late, they will have to leave without them.
- Question 13: A) worked / realized / needed / finished -- Two years passed, the student worked on their novel then realized that they needed to rewrite the first chapter, which they did, in months ago.
- Question 14: A) will have completed / will have started / will have moved / am looking forward --The student will have already finished their degree, had a new job after moving to a different city, all in the upcoming year.
- Question 15: A) arrived / discovered / had forgotten / had bought -- Upon arrival to the party, the student remembered they'd forgotten their gift.
- Question 16: B) was preparing / realized / had used / had made -- While preparing dinner, the student realized they used salt instead of sugar in the dessert they made earlier.
- Question 17: A) arrived / had disappeared / had left / would help -- The police arrived after the thieves had left the scene. The thieves had disappeared and the police hope the evidence helps.
- Question 18: B) had known / were coming / would have arranged / found out-- If the student had known the other person came to the conference they could have arranged to meet, but only found out afterwards.
- Question 19: B) has invested / are expecting / will have increased / will be -- The company's recent investments are expected to increase greatly by next quarter.
- Question 20: A) checked / discovered / had been cancelled / needed -- When the student checked their email, they found out that their flight was canceled and needed to make arrangements.
- Question 21: C) will have finished / will have spent / had budgeted / will be -- This projects was expected to be finished, and they will have spent more money than initially budgeted but the result will worthwhile.
- Question 22: B) was walking / ran / hadn't seen / decided -- While walking to work, a student ran into a friend they hadn't seen for a while. They decided to meet up.
- Question 23: A) hadn't procrastinated / would have finished / have been working / haven't completed -- If the student hadn't procrastinated, they could have finished their project. However, they worked all night and haven't completed it yet.
- Question 24: B) had been conducting / made / began / hoped -- It had been going on for months before finally started their research.
- Question 25: A) will have been working / will have learned / hope / will continue -- The student would be working at their new job for a year within the next month and hope to continue growing.
- Question 26: A) went off / rushed / discovered / was -- When the fire alarm went off, everyone rushed out of the building. They later discovered it was just a drill.
- Question 27: B) have been trying / haven't figured / need / don't want - The student continues to work on a puzzle, have not solved it, but doesn't want to give up.
- Question 28: A) arrived / had received / happened / may have saved -- Upon arrival, the injured person already received first aid, this had the potential to save the life of the victim.
- Question 29: If I (knew) how difficult this hike (would be), I (would bring) more water and better shoes. Now my (feet hurt) and I'm (really thirsty).
- Question 30: A) announced / had been developing / hope / will revolutionize --Company announced a new product; they'd been working on it, hoped it would revolutionize the industry.
- Question 31: A) realized / had already left / had to / wouldn't arrive -- When they realized the train had left, they had to wait for the next one.
- Question 32: A) had followed / wouldn't have / read / start -- If you had followed the instructions you wouldn't have this problem right now. Always read the instructions before you start.
- Question 33: B) had been preparing / began / had learned / had gained -- The actor was preparing for the role, had learned the language, gained extra weight for the character.
- Question 34: A) will have completed / will have sent / will have received / will have been working -- By next year, the student will have finished their novel, had sent it to publishers, received feedback, and will have been working on the project for three years.
- Question 35: A) arrived / discovered / had forgotten / was -- The student arrived at the airport, discovered they had forgotten their passport and was relieved their roommate brought it.
- Question 36: A) is displaying / uncovered / have been flocking / opened --The museum is currently displaying newly discovered artifacts. Visitors have been flocking to view them since the exhibit opened last month.
- Question 37: A) cooperates / will hold / rains / will have to -- If weather cooperates, the event will be held outdoors. If it rains, the event will have to be moved indoors.
- Question 38: B) had arrived / had been / had worked / had managed -- By the time the firefighters arrived, they had been working for hours, and finally had managed to put out the fire.
- Question 39: B) tried / went / hoped / was -- The narrator tried contacting the person, got voicemail, and hopes things are okay.
- Question 40: A) will implement / have been developing / believe / will improve -- The company plans to implement new policies next month to improve overall productivity.
- Question 41: C) will have finished / will have been working / hope / will pay off -- By the time the project is finished, the student hopes their effort will pay off.
- Question 42: A) hadn't wasted / would have probably finished / are still struggling / is -- If the student hadn't wasted so much time on social media, they probably would have finished their homework.
- Question 43: A) arrived / had already ordered / had been waiting / had gotten -- When the student had arrived, their friends had already ordered their food and had waited for the student who was stuck in traffic.
- Question 44: A) had been conducting / made / are preparing / believe --The scientists had been conducting experiments and made a breakthrough. They believe their findings will revolutionize the field.
- Question 45: A) will have been living / will have made / will have advanced / will have explored -- By next month, the speaker will have lived at their destination for ten years, they will have made advancements in their career, and explored many areas.
- Question 46: A) were hiking / realized / had lost / had to -- While hiking, they realized they had lost their map. They now had to use their instincts to find their way back.
- Question 47: A) had known / were / wouldn't have brought / feel -- If the speaker had known their friend was allergic to peanuts they would not have brought the food.
- Question 48: A) will announce / are predicting / will exceed / has been performing -- Analysts are predicting the upcoming company's results to exceed expectations.
- Question 49: A) reached / had already set / had missed / had hoped -- By the time they made it to the top of the mountain, the sun had already set, and they had missed the view they had been hoping to see.
- Question 50: A) have been trying / haven't become/ hope/ will have made -- The speaker had been trying to learn French for years but hadn't become fluent yet, but hopes to make progress soon.
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Test your knowledge of English tenses with these practice questions. This quiz will help you understand the various forms and usages of tenses in different contexts. Ideal for students looking to improve their grammar skills.
