A Practice Test On Tenses!

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1. I think the train ___________  at 11:45.

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We can use will + infinitive to talk about something that is possible in the future: `Where are you going on holiday this summer?' `I don't know. Perhaps I'll go to Italy'

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What do you know about tenses? Do you feel you know enough to pass this quiz? The English language is full of complexities. Tense happens to be one... see moreof them. There are three core types of tenses which give an idea of the time when the incident spoken of takes place. There are three tenses, which include past, present, and future. Take this quiz and experiment with your knowledge about tenses. see less

2. Wait! I __________you to the station.

Explanation

We use will + infinitive when we make a spontaneous decision at the time of speaking (not before).

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3. Look at the clouds - it __________ in a few minutes.

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We use going to + infinitive to talk about intentions or decisions for the future based on evidence:

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4. I've made my decision. I __________ jobs.

Explanation

This phrase indicates a future action that has been decided and planned. It is appropriate for conveying that a decision has been made and the change will happen in the future.

So, the complete sentence is:

"I've made my decision. I am going to change jobs."

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5. The meeting is with a key client so I am sure thr sales director __________ present for it.

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We do not use will to talk about future plans. We can use will + infinitive to talk about something that is possible in the future: Maybe I will see you at the party next week. will + infinitive is often used with I think, I don't think, I'm sure, probably, perhaps, maybe, etc

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6. Have you decided who __________ the presentation to the American clients?

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We use going to + infinitive to talk about future intentions or decisions(previously decided): I've made my decision. I'm going to quit smoking.

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7. We ___________ dinner at a nice restaurant on Saturday.

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We use the present continuous to talk about plans or arrangements for the near future.

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8. When ___________ the reports that you promised to do?

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We use going to + infinitive to talk about future intentions or decisions (previously decided): I've made my decision. I'm going to quit smoking.

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9. On Sunday at 8 o'clock I ___________my friend.

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We use the present continuous to talk about plans or arrangements for the near future.

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10. Listen! I hear the phone ringing. I ____________ answer it.

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We use will + infinitive when we make a spontaneous decision at the time of speaking (not before): `It's cold in here.' `I'll go and shut the window.'

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I think the train ___________  at 11:45.
Wait! I __________you to the station.
Look at the clouds - it __________ in a few minutes.
I've made my decision. I __________ jobs.
The meeting is with a key client so I am sure thr sales director...
Have you decided who __________ the presentation to the American...
We ___________ dinner at a nice restaurant on Saturday.
When ___________ the reports that you promised to do?
On Sunday at 8 o'clock I ___________my friend.
Listen! I hear the phone ringing. I ____________ answer it.
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