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This is a review on the simple tenses of verbs which is the present, past and the future tenses. Challenge yourself by taking the quiz and knowing your grammar skills thereafter.

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1.

Present tense of verbs are used to express...?
- A.
  
  General truth
- B.
  
  Present state of being
- C.
  
  Habitual action
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
A. General truth

Explanation
The present tense of verbs is used to express general truths. This means that when we use present tense verbs, we are stating something that is always true or generally true. It is not specific to a particular time or situation. For example, "The sun rises in the east" is a general truth that applies to every day.

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2.

What suffixes will you add to form the past tense of the verb?
- A.
  
  Only -d
- B.
  
  Only -ed
- C.
  
  both -d or -ed
- D.
  
  -ing
Correct Answer
A. Only -d

Explanation
The correct answer is only -d. In English, the past tense of regular verbs is typically formed by adding -ed to the base form of the verb. However, there are some verbs that end in a silent -e, such as "love" or "live," where only -d is added to form the past tense. Therefore, the suffix -ed is not always used for forming the past tense of verbs, and in this case, only -d is the correct option.

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3.

What helping or auxiliary verbs are used to express future actions?
- A.
  
  And & or
- B.
  
  Neither & nor
- C.
  
  But & yet
- D.
  
  Will & shall
Correct Answer
A. And & or
4.

He _____ a bath everyday.
- A.
  
  Takes
- B.
  
  Taking
- C.
  
  Took
- D.
  
  Taken
Correct Answer
A. Takes

Explanation
The correct answer is "takes". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "he" requires the verb form "takes" to agree with it.

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5.

The sun _______ in the east.
- A.
  
  Risen
- B.
  
  Rising
- C.
  
  Rises
- D.
  
  Rose
Correct Answer
A. Risen

Explanation
The correct answer is "risen" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which indicates an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just been completed. "Risen" is the past participle form of the verb "rise," which is used in the present perfect tense to show that the sun has already completed the action of rising in the east.

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6.

The girl ____ dancing with her friends
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  Was
- D.
  
  Were
Correct Answer
A. Is

Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because "girl" is a singular noun and requires a singular verb form. In this case, the present tense verb "is" agrees with the singular subject "girl."

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7.

Maria ________ her lessons this morning
- A.
  
  Reviewing
- B.
  
  Reviews
- C.
  
  Reviewed
- D.
  
  Reviewer
Correct Answer
A. Reviewing

Explanation
Maria was engaged in the activity of reviewing her lessons this morning.

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8.

The family ________ move to Manila next week.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  Will
- D.
  
  Shall be
Correct Answer
A. Is

Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "family" is singular, so the verb should also be singular.

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Present tense of verbs are used to express...?

What suffixes will you add to form the past tense of the verb?

What helping or auxiliary verbs are used to express future actions?

He _____ a bath everyday.

The sun _______ in the east.

The girl ____ dancing with her friends

Maria ________ her lessons this morning

The family ________ move to Manila next week.