Basics Of Tenses MCQ Test

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1. I'm tired. I _________________ to bed now.

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The correct answer is "am going" because it is the correct form of the verb "to go" in the present continuous tense. The speaker is expressing their immediate intention to go to bed, indicating an action that will happen in the near future.

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The Tenses MCQs Test is designed to assess your understanding of the English tense system. It consists of questions that cover the major tenses, including present, past, and... see morefuture. If you are a beginner or looking to refine your grammar skills, this quiz will help you practice and solidify your knowledge of how and when to use each tense.

Through this tense MCQ quiz, you will improve your ability to identify verb tenses in various contexts and avoid common mistakes. This quiz is perfect for students preparing for English exams or anyone aiming to enhance their writing and speaking abilities. Answer carefully to discover areas where you may need more practice. see less

2. The Earth ________________ around the sun.

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The correct answer is "goes" because it is the present tense form of the verb "go" which is used to describe an action that is happening right now. In this sentence, "The Earth" is the subject and "goes" is the verb that shows the continuous movement of the Earth around the sun.

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3. Tomorrow at 9 AM, you ___________________ piano lessons.

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The correct answer is "will be having." This is because the sentence is referring to a specific time in the future (tomorrow at 9 am) and indicates an ongoing action that will take place at that time. The phrase "will be having" is the future continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that will be happening at a specific point in the future.

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4. When Peter came into the classroom, his classmates ____________________.

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The correct answer is "were taking a test" because the verb "to be" (in past tense) is used to describe an ongoing action in the past. In this case, Peter's classmates were in the middle of doing a test when he entered the classroom.

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5. I ______________ tennis every weekend.

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The blank space in the sentence requires a verb that matches the subject "I" and is in the present tense. The only option that fulfills these criteria is "play." Therefore, the correct answer is "play."

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6. Yesterday I _____________ a fantastic film.

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The given correct answer is "watched" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "watched" is the correct past tense form of the verb "watch". The other options, "will be watching", "was watching", and "have watched", are not appropriate because they indicate different tenses or aspects that do not match the context of the sentence.

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7. Yesterday at 5 o'clock, I ______________.

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The correct answer is "was watching a film" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "was watching" is the correct form of the verb "to watch" in the past continuous tense. This suggests that the action of watching the film was ongoing at a specific time in the past, which is indicated by the phrase "Yesterday at 5 o'clock."

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8. By the time you sleep, I ________________ my work.

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The correct choice is "will have finished," which is the future perfect tense. This tense describes an action that will be completed before a specific future time. The sentence "By the time you sleep, I will have finished my work" indicates that the work will be completed before the person goes to sleep. The other options are incorrect due to improper tense or grammatical structure.

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9. Two years ago, my family _________________ in the US. We live in Moscow now.

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Two years ago, my family lived in the US. This indicates that the action of living in the US occurred in the past and has already been completed. The past simple tense "lived" is the correct answer because it refers to a specific time in the past and does not have any ongoing or continuous aspect.

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10. In 20 years, robots _________________ for us.

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In 20 years time, robots will work for us. This implies that in the future, robots will be actively engaged in performing tasks and jobs on our behalf. The use of the future tense "will work" suggests that this is a prediction or expectation of what will happen in the future.

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I'm tired. I _________________ to bed now.
The Earth ________________ around the sun.
Tomorrow at 9 AM, you ___________________ piano lessons.
When Peter came into the classroom, his classmates...
I ______________ tennis every weekend.
Yesterday I _____________ a fantastic film.
Yesterday at 5 o'clock, I ______________.
By the time you sleep, I ________________ my work.
Two years ago, my family _________________ in the US. We live in...
In 20 years, robots _________________ for us.
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