Get Your Tenses Right In This Quiz!

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    His ________ life is on the edge of the cliff. He has to make a delicate choice.

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    • Whole
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About This Quiz

Ready to improve your grasp of tenses? This quiz challenges your knowledge of past, present, and future tense forms with clear, straightforward questions. It covers everything from simple to perfect tenses, helping you identify common mistakes and improve sentence accuracy.

Each question tests your ability to choose the correct tense based on context, making it an effective way to strengthen your grammar skills. Whether you want to boost your writing or speaking clarity, this quiz provides practical practice in a friendly and approachable format. Take it now to see how well you can handle tenses and improve your confidence in using them correctly!

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  • 2. 

    They _______ left the party early.

    • All

    • Whole

    Correct Answer
    A. All
    Explanation
    The word "all" is the correct answer because it indicates that every person at the party left early. It implies that there was not a single person who stayed until the end of the party.

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  • 3. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • We went yesterday to the cinema.

    • We went to the cinema yesterday.

    Correct Answer
    A. We went to the cinema yesterday.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "We went to the cinema yesterday." This is the correct sentence structure in English, where the time adverbial "yesterday" usually comes after the main verb.

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  • 4. 

    ________ world is expecting the big final.

    • The whole

    • All

    Correct Answer
    A. The whole
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The whole". This is because the word "whole" is used to refer to the entirety or complete extent of something. In this context, it suggests that the entire world is anticipating or looking forward to the big final.

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  • 5. 

    ________ animals need to be protected.

    • The whole

    • All

    Correct Answer
    A. All
    Explanation
    The given question is incomplete and does not provide any context or information about the animals that need to be protected. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a specific explanation for the correct answer "All". The word "All" suggests that all animals need to be protected, but without further information, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning or intention of the question.

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  • 6. 

    ________ children have to be careful with suspicious people in the street.

    • The whole

    • All

    Correct Answer
    A. All
    Explanation
    The word "All" suggests that all children need to be careful with suspicious people in the street. This means that regardless of age, gender, or any other factor, every child should exercise caution when encountering suspicious individuals in public places. It emphasizes the importance of safety and vigilance for all children in potentially dangerous situations.

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  • 7. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • He drives his car carefully.

    • He drives carefully his car

    Correct Answer
    A. He drives his car carefully.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He drives his car carefully." This sentence follows the typical English word order of subject-verb-object (SVO). The subject is "he," the verb is "drives," and the object is "his car." The adverb "carefully" is placed after the verb to modify the action of driving. In contrast, the second sentence, "He drives carefully his car," has an incorrect word order. The adverb "carefully" should come before the verb "drives" to convey the intended meaning.

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  • 8. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • The children in the garden play football.

    • The children play football in the garden.

    Correct Answer
    A. The children play football in the garden.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The children play football in the garden" because it follows the correct word order in English. In English, the usual word order is subject-verb-object. In this sentence, "The children" is the subject, "play" is the verb, and "football" is the object. Additionally, the prepositional phrase "in the garden" is placed after the verb and object to indicate where the children are playing football.

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  • 9. 

    They _______ the teacher wouldn’t let so much homework

    • Would rather

    • As if

    • Wish

    Correct Answer
    A. Wish
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "wish". This is because "wish" is used to express a desire or longing for something that is not currently true or possible. In this context, the speaker is expressing a desire that the teacher would not assign so much homework.

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  • 10. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • Did you both enjoy the flight?

    • Did you enjoy the flight both?

    Correct Answer
    A. Did you both enjoy the flight?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Did you both enjoy the flight?" because in English, the word "both" is usually placed after the subject or before the main verb. In this case, "both" is used to emphasize that both people enjoyed the flight. The second option, "Did you enjoy the flight both?" is not grammatically correct and sounds awkward.

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  • 11. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • John almost fell off the bike.

    • John fell off the bike almost.

    Correct Answer
    A. John almost fell off the bike.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "John almost fell off the bike" because in English, adverbs of frequency or manner typically come before the main verb. In this case, "almost" is an adverb describing the manner in which John fell off the bike, so it should be placed before the verb "fell".

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  • 12. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • Her boyfriend will buy probably her some flowers.

    • Her boyfriend will probably buy her some flowers.

    Correct Answer
    A. Her boyfriend will probably buy her some flowers.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Her boyfriend will probably buy her some flowers." This sentence follows the correct word order and placement of adverbs. "Probably" is placed before the verb "buy" to indicate uncertainty or likelihood. The indirect object pronoun "her" comes after the verb "buy" to show that the flowers are for her.

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  • 13. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • My uncle is definitely moving to Stockholm soon.

    • My uncle is moving to Stockholm definitely soon.

    Correct Answer
    A. My uncle is definitely moving to Stockholm soon.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "My uncle is definitely moving to Stockholm soon." This sentence follows the correct placement of the adverb "definitely" before the verb "moving." Placing "definitely" after the verb disrupts the natural flow of the sentence.

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  • 14. 

    Juan Carlos acts as if he _____ interesting. He is always the focus of attention.

    • Is

    • Were

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    Juan Carlos acts as if he is interesting means that he behaves in a way that suggests he is an interesting person. This implies that he does things or says things that capture people's attention and make them focus on him. The use of "is" in the sentence indicates that this is a characteristic or quality that Juan Carlos possesses consistently.

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  • 15. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • I was joking only.

    • I was only joking.

    Correct Answer
    A. I was only joking.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I was only joking" because the word "only" is used to emphasize that the person's intention was solely to make a joke and not to be serious. The word order in this sentence is also more natural and commonly used in English.

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  • 16. 

    Which is the correct one?

    • Mary hardly watches ever TV.

    • Mary hardly ever watches TV.

    • Mary watches TV hardly ever.

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary hardly ever watches TV.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Mary hardly ever watches TV." This sentence follows the correct word order and placement of adverbs. The adverb "hardly ever" is placed before the main verb "watches," indicating that Mary rarely engages in this activity.

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  • 17. 

    Oscar would rather his father __________ (return) so early from the party, he wanted to spend more time with his girlfriend alone.

    • Hadn’t returned

    • Had returned

    • Returned

    • Would return

    Correct Answer
    A. Hadn’t returned
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "hadn't returned." This is because the sentence is expressing a past unreal condition. Oscar's father returned early from the party, but Oscar would have preferred if he had not returned so early. The phrase "hadn't returned" is used to indicate that the action of returning did not happen in the past.

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  • 18. 

    Which is correct?

    • Our friends must also write a test.

    • Our friends also must write a test.

    Correct Answer
    A. Our friends must also write a test.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Our friends must also write a test." This is because in English, adverbs like "also" usually come before the main verb in a sentence. In this case, "write" is the main verb, and "also" comes before it to indicate that our friends, like others, are required to write a test.

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  • 19. 

    If only he ________ (go) to the seminar. He would have learnt a lot.

    • Went

    • Gone

    • Had gone

    • Would go

    Correct Answer
    A. Had gone
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "had gone". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal condition, indicating a hypothetical situation. The use of "would have learnt" suggests that the person did not actually go to the seminar. To express this hypothetical past action, we use the past perfect tense "had gone".

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  • 20. 

    I’d rather we ________ (play) ouija tonight. I’m quite scared of it.

    • Played

    • Hadn’t played

    • Didn’t play

    Correct Answer
    A. Didn’t play
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "didn't play." This is the correct answer because the phrase "I'd rather" indicates a preference or desire for a different action or situation. In this case, the speaker is expressing their preference not to play ouija tonight because they are scared of it. The past tense form "didn't play" is used to indicate that the action of playing ouija did not happen in the past.

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  • 21. 

    She looks _______ she ______ stressed. She only has to study for one exam and is overreacting.

    • As if / is

    • As if / was

    • She’d rather / be

    Correct Answer
    A. As if / was
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "as if / was." The sentence structure suggests that the person being described appears to be stressed, but in reality, they only have to study for one exam and are overreacting. The phrase "as if" is used to indicate that the person's appearance or behavior is not in line with the actual situation. The verb "was" is used because it agrees with the singular subject "she."

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  • 22. 

    Complete with "Crime Vocabulary". The soccer player has to pay a ________ (you pay this when you commit a crime) of 2 million dollars for tax evasion.

    Correct Answer
    fine
    Explanation
    The soccer player has to pay a fine of 2 million dollars for tax evasion. A fine is a monetary penalty that is imposed on someone who has committed a crime. In this case, the soccer player is being punished for evading taxes, and the fine is the consequence for their illegal actions.

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  • 23. 

    Complete with "Crime Vocabulary". He’s been falsely ________ of murder. He didn’t do anything. (people judge him)

    Correct Answer
    accused
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "accused." This word fits perfectly in the sentence as it means that someone has been charged or blamed for a crime, in this case, murder. The sentence also mentions that he didn't do anything, indicating that he is being unfairly judged or blamed for the crime.

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  • 24. 

    Complete with "Crime Vocabulary". The criminal was plead ________ (not innocent) and he will have been released by 2024.

    Correct Answer
    guilty
    Explanation
    The word "plead" suggests that the criminal admitted to being guilty. Therefore, the correct answer is "guilty". This means that the criminal was found to be responsible for the crime and will be released by 2024.

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  • 25. 

    Complete with "Crime Vocabulary". The ________ (event that decides decision of guilty people) to rule if the politician is going to prison will be next month.

    Correct Answer
    trial
    Explanation
    The event that decides the decision of guilty people to rule if the politician is going to prison will be next month. In this context, the term "trial" fits perfectly as it refers to the legal process where evidence is presented, witnesses are called, and a decision is made regarding the guilt or innocence of the accused.

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  • 26. 

    Complete with "Crime Vocabulary". Plenty of politicians ________ with money laundry and don’t go to jail. (release)

    Correct Answer
    get away with
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "get away with" because it means to escape punishment or consequences for a wrongdoing. In the given sentence, it suggests that many politicians engage in money laundering activities without facing any legal repercussions or being imprisoned. This phrase is commonly used in discussions about crime and illegal activities.

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