Linking Verbs MCQ Test Quiz: Trivia!

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Tgalloway
T
Tgalloway
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 15 | Total Attempts: 8,249
| Attempts: 2,419 | Questions: 10
Please wait...
Question 1 / 10
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100
1. Tom and I ________ pizza last week.

Explanation

The correct answer is "ate." The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of eating pizza occurred last week. "Ate" is the past tense form of the verb "eat," which correctly matches the tense of the sentence.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Linking Verbs MCQ Test Quiz: Trivia! - Quiz

The 'Linking Verbs MCQ Test Quiz: Trivia!' assesses understanding of verb types in English. It includes questions on past actions using verbs like 'was', 'were', 'played', 'drove', and... see more'ate', enhancing grammatical skills relevant for learners. see less

2. We ______ swimming in the lake last weekend.

Explanation

The correct answer is "went" because it is the past tense form of the verb "go." In the sentence, the verb is referring to an action that took place in the past, indicating that the correct form to use is "went."

Submit
3. Jasmine ______________thirty four years old last year.

Explanation

The correct answer is "turned". The word "turned" is the past tense form of the verb "turn". In the sentence, it indicates that Jasmine reached the age of thirty four years old in the previous year.

Submit
4. The students ____________________ before the test on Monday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "studied" because it is the past tense form of the verb "study," which is appropriate for the sentence since it indicates that the students completed the action of studying before the test on Monday.

Submit
5. I _____ happy yesterday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is in the past tense and "was" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" when referring to the first person singular pronoun "I".

Submit
6. He _______ wearing a blue shirt last night.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was" because it is the past tense form of the verb "to be" which is used to describe a state or condition in the past. In this sentence, it indicates that the person was wearing a blue shirt last night.

Submit
7. Joe _______ having a good time until he lost the game.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was". This is because "Joe" is a singular subject, so the correct verb form to use is the singular form "was".

Submit
8. Roberto _________________soccer this morning.

Explanation

The correct answer is "played" because it is the past tense form of the verb "play." In the sentence, it indicates that Roberto engaged in the activity of playing soccer this morning.

Submit
9. We ________ late for the  movie last night.

Explanation

The correct answer is "were" because it agrees with the subject "we" and the past tense of the verb "late."

Submit
10. You _______________ a car to work to day.

Explanation

The correct answer is "drove" because it is the past tense form of the verb "drive." The sentence is referring to an action that has already happened in the past, so the past tense is required.

Submit
View My Results

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Oct 12, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Oct 12, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Dec 01, 2011
    Quiz Created by
    Tgalloway
Cancel
  • All
    All (10)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
Tom and I ________ pizza last week.
We ______ swimming in the lake last weekend.
Jasmine ______________thirty four years old last year.
The students ____________________ before the test on Monday.
I _____ happy yesterday.
He _______ wearing a blue shirt last night.
Joe _______ having a good time until he lost the game.
Roberto _________________soccer this morning.
We ________ late for the  movie last night.
You _______________ a car to work to day.
Alert!

Advertisement