Grammar: Some General Past Perfect Tense Quiz!

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Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence below: When I __________ my certificate, I _______________ in physics.
- A.
  
  Had gotten / graduated
- B.
  
  Got / had graduated
- C.
  
  Had gotten / had graduated
- D.
  
  Got / was graduating
Correct Answer
B. Got / had graduated

Explanation
The correct answer is "got / had graduated". This is because the verb "got" is used in the past simple tense to indicate a completed action of receiving the certificate. The verb "had graduated" is used in the past perfect tense to indicate that the graduation occurred before the action of receiving the certificate.

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After Shen ________________ to England, he _______________ his communication in English.
- A.
  
  Traveled / had improved
- B.
  
  Traveled / improved
- C.
  
  Had traveled / had improved
- D.
  
  Had traveled / improved
Correct Answer
D. Had traveled / improved

Explanation
The correct answer is "had traveled / improved". The use of the past perfect tense "had traveled" indicates that Shen traveled to England before the second action took place. The verb "improved" is in the past simple tense, indicating that his improvement in communication happened after he had traveled to England.

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If someone says: " I became thinner after I had started eating healthy food" It means that, first, this person went on a diet and then lost weight.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "I became thinner after I had started eating healthy food" implies that the person first started eating healthy food and then experienced weight loss. This suggests that they went on a diet and the change in their eating habits contributed to their weight loss. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.

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It is correct to say: "By the time Brazil created Real as a currency, The US had already created Dollar"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because it states that Brazil created the currency Real after the United States had already created the currency Dollar. This implies that the creation of the Dollar happened before the creation of the Real, indicating a chronological order of events.

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It`s correct to say that: The flowers had died because nobody watered them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is not correct. It states that the flowers had died because nobody watered them. However, this is an assumption and may not necessarily be true. There could be other reasons for the flowers dying, such as lack of sunlight, disease, or improper soil conditions. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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What are the suitable answers for the question below: Why didn`t you give her the present?
- A.
  
  Because she broke up with me when I bought it
- B.
  
  Because she went to my house.
- C.
  
  Because she had broken up with me before I talked to her
- D.
  
  Because she had traveled
Correct Answer(s)
C. Because she had broken up with me before I talked to her
D. Because she had traveled

Explanation
The correct answer is "Because she had broken up with me before I talked to her" and "Because she had traveled." These answers suggest possible reasons for why the person did not give the present to her. It implies that the speaker had a negative experience with the recipient, such as a breakup, and also mentions her traveling, which could have made it difficult to give her the present.

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It`s not correct to say: I had felt sick after I ate that rotten fish.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement is true because the correct sentence structure should be "I felt sick after I ate that rotten fish." In this case, the past tense verb "felt" is used instead of "had felt" because the action of feeling sick occurred immediately after eating the rotten fish. Using "had felt" would imply that the feeling of sickness happened before eating the fish, which does not make sense in this context.

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Complete the sentence below: He _________ tired because he ___________ a lot. (be / work)

Correct Answer
was / had worked
Was / Had worked
WAS / HAD WORKED

Explanation
The correct answer is "was / had worked". The verb "was" is used to indicate the past tense of "be" and shows that he was tired in the past. The verb "had worked" is the past perfect tense of "work" and indicates that he had completed the action of working before becoming tired. The capitalization of "WAS / HAD WORKED" is not necessary and is likely just a formatting error.

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Grammar: Some General Past Perfect Tense Quiz!

Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence below: When I my certificate, I _____ in physics.

After Shen __ to England, he _ his communication in English.

If someone says: " I became thinner after I had started eating healthy food" It means that, first, this person went on a diet and then lost weight.

It is correct to say: "By the time Brazil created Real as a currency, The US had already created Dollar"

It`s correct to say that: The flowers had died because nobody watered them.

What are the suitable answers for the question below: Why didn`t you give her the present?

It`s not correct to say: I had felt sick after I ate that rotten fish.

Complete the sentence below: He _ tired because he ___ a lot. (be / work)

Grammar: Some General Past Perfect Tense Quiz!

Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence below: When I __________ my certificate, I _______________ in physics.

After Shen ________________ to England, he _______________ his communication in English.

If someone says: " I became thinner after I had started eating healthy food" It means that, first, this person went on a diet and then lost weight.

It is correct to say: "By the time Brazil created Real as a currency, The US had already created Dollar"

It`s correct to say that: The flowers had died because nobody watered them.

What are the suitable answers for the question below: Why didn`t you give her the present?

It`s not correct to say: I had felt sick after I ate that rotten fish.

Complete the sentence below: He _________ tired because he ___________ a lot. (be / work)

Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence below: When I my certificate, I _____ in physics.

After Shen __ to England, he _ his communication in English.

Complete the sentence below: He _ tired because he ___ a lot. (be / work)