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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The plan (require - future tense) further study.'?
What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'The plan (require - future tense) further study.'?
Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'An attorney (rent - past tense) the other office.'?
Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'An attorney (rent - past tense) the other office.'?
Complete the sentence: 'Marie (apply - present continuous) for the job.' Which verb form should be used?
Complete the sentence: 'Marie (apply - present continuous) for the job.' Which verb form should be used?
Identify the correct completion for: 'They (cash - future perfect) the checks before Monday.'
Identify the correct completion for: 'They (cash - future perfect) the checks before Monday.'
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Which tense correctly completes the sentence: 'Dr. Norris (be - future tense) a consultant.'?
Which tense correctly completes the sentence: 'Dr. Norris (be - future tense) a consultant.'?
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Study Notes
Verb Tense
- Present Tense expresses an action happening now. Example: Dr. Ryan owns the clinic.
- Past Tense expresses an action completed in the past. Example: An attorney rented the other office.
- Future Tense expresses an action that will take place in the future. Example: We will need more office space.
- Present Perfect Tense expresses an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Example: Mr. Klein has asked for assistance.
- Future Tense expresses an action that will take place in the future. Example: Dr. Norris will be a consultant.
- Past Tense expresses an action completed in the past. Example: Who developed the new design?
- Present Continuous Tense expresses an action that is happening now. Example: Marie is applying for the job.
- Past Tense expresses an action completed in the past. Example: Jack submitted his plan last week.
- Future Tense expresses an action that will take place in the future. Example: You will find more bargains at Marston's.
- Past Tense expresses an action completed in the past. Example: The memos were on your desk.
- Present Tense expresses an action happening now. Example: Our manager is out of the office.
- Present Continuous Tense expresses an action that is happening now. Example: I am planning to leave early.
- Present Perfect Tense expresses an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Example: Everyone has had similar problems.
- Present Perfect Tense expresses an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Example: He has given us permission to go.
- Present Continuous Tense expresses an action that is happening now. Example: Who is attending the meeting?
- Present Tense expresses an action happening now. Example: Ann prepares the sales report.
- Past Tense, Passive Voice expresses an action completed in the past by an unknown person. Example: Julie was promoted in May.
- Future Perfect Tense expresses an action completed before a certain time in the future. Example: They will have cashed the checks before Monday.
- Past Tense expresses an action completed in the past. Example: I think they left this morning.
- Future Perfect Tense expresses an action completed before a certain time in the future. Example: In July he will have been here a year.
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Test your knowledge of verb tenses with this quiz! It covers present, past, future, present perfect, and present continuous tenses, along with their definitions and examples. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their understanding of English grammar.