Verb Tense Overview Quiz

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.