Mix Verb Tense 1
Verb Tense Quiz Part 1. Choose the correct verb tense. (20 points)
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Casey ___ to the mall last Sunday.
- A.
Went
- B.
Has gone
- C.
Goes
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action already happened. "Went" is the past tense form of the verb "to go," making it the correct answer. "Has gone" is the present perfect tense, which is not appropriate for this sentence. "Goes" is the present tense, which also does not fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Did you ___ the apple I put in the fridge?
- A.
Ate
- B.
Eat
- C.
Eaten
Correct Answer
B. EatExplanation
The correct answer is "eat" because it is the past tense of the verb "eat" and matches with the subject "you" in the sentence. The word "ate" is the simple past tense form of "eat" and is used to indicate that the action of eating the apple occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Wynona ___ “The Simpsons” when her mom called.
- A.
Watched
- B.
Had watched
- C.
Was watching
Correct Answer
C. Was watchingExplanation
The correct answer is "was watching". This is because the sentence is in the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past. The word "when" suggests that the action of watching "The Simpsons" was already in progress when Wynona's mom called. Therefore, "was watching" is the most appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Venus ___ counterclockwise.
- A.
Rotates
- B.
Rotated
- C.
Has rotated
Correct Answer
A. RotatesExplanation
Venus rotates counterclockwise.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Mike’s right…water does ___ at 100ºC.
- A.
Boiled
- B.
Boil
- C.
Boiling
Correct Answer
B. BoilExplanation
The correct answer is "boil." This is because the sentence is referring to the action of water reaching its boiling point, which is 100ºC. The verb "boil" is the correct form to use in this context to indicate the process of water reaching its boiling temperature.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Every winter, bears ___.
- A.
Were hibernating
- B.
Hibernated
- C.
Hibernate
Correct Answer
C. HibernateExplanation
Bears hibernate during the winter.Rate this question:
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- 7.
We will ___ you tomorrow.
- A.
Call
- B.
Calling
- C.
Called
Correct Answer
A. CallExplanation
The sentence is in future tense and requires a verb that matches this tense. "Call" is the correct answer because it is the base form of the verb and matches the future tense.Rate this question:
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- 8.
I ___ to him this morning.
- A.
Apologized
- B.
Apologize
- C.
Had apologized
Correct Answer
A. ApologizedExplanation
The correct answer is "apologized". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "I" is the one who performed the action of apologizing. Therefore, the past tense form of the verb "apologize" is used, which is "apologized".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Martha ___ right now.
- A.
Dances
- B.
Danced
- C.
Is dancing
Correct Answer
C. Is dancingExplanation
The correct answer is "is dancing" because the sentence is in the present tense and "is dancing" is the correct form of the verb "to dance" in the present continuous tense.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Jake will eventually ___ to accept the death of his dog.
- A.
Learn
- B.
Learned
- C.
Learning
Correct Answer
A. LearnExplanation
Jake will eventually learn to accept the death of his dog. This suggests that over time, he will acquire the knowledge or understanding necessary to come to terms with the loss of his pet. It implies a process of gaining insight and acceptance, indicating that Jake's initial struggle with the death of his dog will gradually diminish as he learns to cope with the situation.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I ___ with approximately 240 customers each day.
- A.
Spoke
- B.
Speak
- C.
Have spoken
Correct Answer
B. SpeakExplanation
The correct answer is "speak". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject is "I", which is a singular pronoun. Therefore, the verb should be in the base form "speak".Rate this question:
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- 12.
I ___ never been absent since I joined the company.
- A.
Was
- B.
Am
- C.
Have
Correct Answer
C. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "have." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have" followed by the past participle of the main verb. In this case, the main verb is "been," which is the past participle of "be." Therefore, the correct form is "have been."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Erin ___ going to resolve this issue on her own.
- A.
Will
- B.
Is
- C.
Has
Correct Answer
B. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" for the subject "Erin" in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The Philippines ___ under Spanish rule for over 300 years.
- A.
Was
- B.
Is
- C.
Has been
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was." This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, specifically the period of time when the Philippines was under Spanish rule. The use of the past tense verb "was" indicates that this period of Spanish rule has already ended.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Gina ___ on her way to the mall when she ran into Peter.
- A.
Was
- B.
Is
- C.
Has been
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because it indicates the past tense of the verb "to be." In this sentence, Gina was on her way to the mall when she ran into Peter, suggesting that the action of being on her way to the mall occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Mary did not ___ in the last elections.
- A.
Voted
- B.
Vote
- C.
Votes
Correct Answer
B. VoteExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, so the correct form of the verb "vote" is "voted". "Voted" is the past tense form of "vote" and is used to indicate an action that happened in the past.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Lisa will go to England as soon as she ___ her visa.
- A.
Got
- B.
Gets
- C.
Will get
Correct Answer
B. GetsExplanation
The correct answer is "gets" because it is the present simple tense form of the verb "get" which is used to talk about general truths or habits. In this sentence, it indicates that Lisa will go to England in the future after she obtains her visa.Rate this question:
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- 18.
It started to rain as soon as I ___ home.
- A.
Got
- B.
Get
- C.
Will get
Correct Answer
A. GotExplanation
The correct answer is "got" because the sentence is in the past tense and "got" is the past tense form of "get." The sentence implies that the action of raining occurred immediately after the action of arriving home, which suggests a past event. Therefore, "got" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 19.
While Bob ___ the client, the rest of the team had lunch.
- A.
Entertains
- B.
Was entertaining
- C.
Has been entertaining
Correct Answer
B. Was entertainingExplanation
The correct answer is "was entertaining." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and describes an action that was happening at the same time as another action. In this case, Bob was entertaining the client while the rest of the team had lunch.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Customers always ___ superior service.
- A.
Expected
- B.
Expect
- C.
Have expected
Correct Answer
B. ExpectExplanation
Customers always expect superior service. This means that customers have a consistent and high expectation for the level of service they receive. The word "always" suggests that this expectation is constant and not limited to specific situations or occasions. By using the word "expect," it implies that customers anticipate and demand superior service as a standard part of their experience.Rate this question:
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