Understanding Verb Tenses and Spelling Changes
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When using the present perfect tense, which words are commonly used to indicate the duration of an action?

  • Until, unless
  • While, during
  • Before, after
  • Since, for (correct)

What do adverbs of frequency like 'often' and 'never' modify?

  • Verbs (correct)
  • Prepositions
  • Adjectives
  • Nouns

What is the purpose of changing the spelling of a verb with 'he, she, it' in the present simple?

  • To emphasize the action
  • To indicate past actions
  • To show future tense
  • To match subject-verb agreement (correct)

Which type of verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses?

<p>Stative verbs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Unfinished Actions 1' refers to actions that started in the past and continue to the present. What do we often use to express 'how long'?

<p>'Since', 'for' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we use the present perfect tense for?

<p>Unfinished and finished actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of verbs are often used with the present perfect tense?

<p>Stative verbs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do we use adverbs of frequency with the present tense?

<p>To describe how often something happens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does 'cry' become 'cries' but 'play' is 'plays' in the present simple?

<p>'he, she, it' requires a change in spelling for some verbs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses?

<p>Stative verbs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using the present perfect tense, what words are commonly used to indicate the duration of an action?

<p>'Since' and 'for' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of changing the spelling of a verb with 'he, she, it' in the present simple?

<p>To indicate third person singular (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Unfinished Actions 1' refers to actions that started in the past and continue to the present. What do we often use to express 'how long'?

<p>'Since' or 'for' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do adverbs of frequency like 'often' and 'never' modify?

<p>Verbs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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