Choose The Correct Tense Before Your Brain Goes Past Perfect!

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1. I assume that in two hours I _____still _________ the housework. There is so much to do in the house!

Explanation

In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a future action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. The correct answer is "will / be doing" because the verb "be doing" is used to indicate an action that will be ongoing in the future. The use of "will" indicates a future action, and "be doing" indicates that the action will be in progress.

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Choose The Correct Tense Before Your Brain Goes Past Perfect! - Quiz

You’re writing an email, finishing a report, or maybe texting a friend—when suddenly, you pause. “Is it has gone or went? Was writing or wrote? ” These tiny... see moregrammar moments sneak up at the worst times and can completely throw off your flow. You know the words, but choosing the right tense? That’s where things get tricky.
That’s exactly why we created this quiz—not just to test you, but to help you get confident with English tenses in real-life situations. This isn’t about memorizing rules. It’s about spotting patterns, understanding how time changes verbs, and recognizing how small choices affect the entire meaning of what you say or write.

So if you’ve ever second-guessed your sentence mid-typing, this is the perfect quiz to sharpen your instincts and clear the fog around verb tenses. Each question is crafted to challenge your thinking and build clarity, one example at a time.
Disclaimer: This quiz is designed for learning and self-evaluation purposes.
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2. This time next week I ________ wine in Argentina.

Explanation

The correct answer is "will be drinking." This is because the sentence is referring to a specific point in the future, which is "this time next week." The phrase "will be drinking" indicates an ongoing action or activity that will be happening at that time. Therefore, it suggests that the person will be actively engaged in drinking wine in Argentina at that specific point in the future.

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3. At 3 pm tomorrow you ___________ on the beach, I envy you.

Explanation

The correct answer is "will be lying." This is because the sentence is describing a future event that will happen at 3 pm tomorrow. The verb "lying" is in the future continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. Therefore, the correct sentence is "At 3 pm tomorrow you will be lying on the beach, I envy you."

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4. P1: Can I come over in an hour? P2: No, I ________ the house.

Explanation

In this conversation, P1 asks if they can come over in an hour, to which P2 responds with "No, I will be cleaning the house." The use of "will be cleaning" indicates that P2 has already planned or scheduled to clean the house at that specific time. It suggests that P2 will be in the middle of the cleaning process and will not be available to receive P1 at that time.

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5. This time next week, you __________ my parents. So exciting right?

Explanation

In this sentence, the phrase "this time next week" indicates a future point in time. The verb "will be meeting" is the correct choice because it expresses a future action that will be in progress at that specific time. The other options ("will meet," "will be meet," "will being meeting") are grammatically incorrect and do not convey the intended meaning.

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6. She ________ me when her birthday is.

Explanation

The correct answer is "won't tell" because it indicates future tense and implies that she refuses to disclose or share the information about her birthday.

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7. Anna __________ her bike before next Thursday.

Explanation

The sentence is in the future tense and indicates an action that will be completed before next Thursday. The correct form of the verb to use in this context is "will have repaired," as it shows that Anna will complete the repair of her bike by the specified time.

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8. At 6 o'clock on Sunday they __________ their new song on Youtube.

Explanation

The correct answer is "will be launching" because the sentence is referring to a future event that will happen at a specific time (6 o'clock on Sunday). The phrase "will be launching" is in the future continuous tense, indicating that the action of launching the new song will be in progress at that time.

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9. If he continues drinking so fast, he ________ the whole bottle by midnight.

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The correct answer is "will have drunk." This is because the sentence is referring to a future event (drinking the whole bottle by midnight) that will be completed before another future event (continuing to drink fast). The future perfect tense "will have drunk" is used to indicate an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future.

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10. By the time we get there, the store ________.

Explanation

The given question is asking about the future state of the store by the time the speaker and the listener arrive there. The correct answer is "will have closed" because it suggests that the store will already be closed before they reach it. This implies that they will not be able to enter or make any purchases at that time.

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11. Will you _________ tomorrow at 9pm? -No! I __________ next Friday at 10pm.

Explanation

The correct answer is "be dancing / will be dancing". The first blank requires the present continuous form of the verb "dance" because it indicates a planned action in the future. The second blank requires the future continuous form of the verb "dance" because it indicates an action that will be happening at a specific time in the future.

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12. I _________ you there, I promise.

Explanation

The correct answer is "will see". This is because the sentence is expressing a future action or event that the speaker promises to do. The future tense "will" is used to indicate this intention. The other options ("will have seen" and "will be seeing") do not fit the context of the sentence and do not convey the same meaning.

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13. I ___________ here for 1 year next month.

Explanation

The correct answer is "will have worked". This is because the sentence is referring to an action that will be completed in the future ("next month") and will have a duration of one year. The future perfect tense ("will have worked") is used to express an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future.

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14. She ____________ the project by the end of the day.

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The correct answer is "will have finished". This is because the sentence is in future tense and indicates an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future (the end of the day). The phrase "will have finished" is the correct future perfect tense form of the verb "to finish" in this context.

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15. Complete with Future Perfect If he doesn't hurry, they _____(leave) before he comes

Explanation

The sentence is talking about a future event that will happen before another future event. The first event is "they leave" and the second event is "he comes". The use of "will have left" in the answer indicates that the action of leaving will be completed before he comes.

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16. Complete with the correct Future Tense This time tomorrow, Maria _____ on a beach in Rimini. (sunbathe)

Explanation

The sentence is discussing an action that will happen in the future, specifically "this time tomorrow." The correct future tense form to use here is "will be sunbathing." This form indicates that Maria will be engaged in the activity of sunbathing at that specific point in time.

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17. Match the first with the second part of the sentence.
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18. Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" Don't be so _____ (refuse to change your point of view) and be open minded to new ideas.

Explanation

Being stubborn means refusing to change one's point of view and being unwilling to consider new ideas. In this context, the sentence suggests that the person should not be so stubborn and instead be open-minded to new ideas.

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19. Complete with the correct Future Tense By next June, I _____ in London for ten years. (be)

Explanation

By next June, the speaker will have been in London for ten years. This sentence is in the future perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future. In this case, the specific point is next June, and the action is the speaker being in London. The use of "will have been" indicates that the speaker will have completed ten years of being in London by that time.

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20. Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" _____ (listen carefully) to your teacher in class and try to ignore all distractions.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Pay attention." This phrase indicates that one should listen carefully to their teacher in class and make an effort to ignore any distractions. It is important to focus and concentrate on the teacher's instructions and explanations in order to fully understand the lesson being taught.

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21. Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" Press is _____ (say negative things) Real Madrid's DT for the bad performance of the team.

Explanation

The word "criticizing" fits in the blank because it means to express disapproval or negative opinions about someone or something. In this context, the press is saying negative things about Real Madrid's DT (Director of Training) due to the team's poor performance.

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22. Complete with the correct Future Tense If I don't have too much work to do this year, I think I _____ the novels I am planning to write. (finish)

Explanation

In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a future possibility. They are stating that if they don't have too much work to do this year, they believe they will be able to complete the novels they are planning to write. The future tense "will finish" is used to indicate their intention or expectation of completing the novels in the future.

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23. Complete with the correct Future Tense It's strange that when we get to Sydney, we _____ halfway across the world. (fly)

Explanation

When we arrive in Sydney, it is strange because we will have already flown halfway across the world. This suggests that the speaker is acknowledging the long distance they will have traveled by the time they reach Sydney. The future perfect tense "will have flown" is used to indicate an action that will be completed in the future before another action or point in time.

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24. Complete with "Regrets Vocabulary" She is _____ about her decision to change jobs. She thinks she needs more time to think. (having doubts)

Explanation

The phrase "having second thoughts" accurately describes the situation where someone is unsure or doubtful about a decision they have made. In this case, the woman is regretful and uncertain about her choice to change jobs, and believes that she needs more time to consider it further.

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25. Complete with "Regrets Vocabulary" I _____ to enter the National Swimming Team. I should have taken the chance when I still could. (lose an opportunity)

Explanation

The phrase "missed the opportunity" accurately completes the sentence because it conveys the idea that the person regrets not taking advantage of the chance to enter the National Swimming Team when they had the opportunity. The word "missed" implies that they did not seize the chance, and the phrase "the opportunity" clarifies what they missed. Overall, this choice effectively communicates the sense of regret and the idea of losing an opportunity.

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26. Match the following with the correct alternative
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27. Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" His girlfriend _____ (look after) of him when he is sick.

Explanation

The correct answer is "takes care". In this sentence, the phrase "of him" indicates that someone is looking after or taking care of the person mentioned, which is his girlfriend. Therefore, the appropriate verb to fill in the blank is "takes care".

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28. Complete with "Regrets Vocabulary" It's _____ they've never won a Champions League. They deserve at least one. (it's a shame)

Explanation

The correct answer is "a pity" because it expresses regret or disappointment about the fact that they have never won a Champions League. It implies that they should have won at least one and suggests that it is unfortunate or a shame that they haven't.

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29. Complete with "Regrets Vocabulary" I _____ for the break up with my girlfriend. (devastated)

Explanation

The correct answer is "am gutted." This phrase expresses deep sadness and disappointment, which aligns with the feeling of devastation mentioned in the question. It suggests that the person is experiencing strong regret and emotional pain due to the break up with their girlfriend.

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30. Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" Don't put off the work that you're supposed to do today and _____ it (immediately do).

Explanation

The phrase "get on with" means to immediately start or continue doing something. In this context, it is suggesting that one should not delay or procrastinate the work that needs to be done today, but instead, start doing it right away.

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31. Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" Can you give my _____ (say nice things) to the chef for such an amazing dinner, please?

Explanation

The word "compliments" fits into the blank because it means saying nice things to someone. In this context, the speaker is asking someone to give their compliments to the chef for the amazing dinner.

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32. Complete with the correct Future Tense _____ part in our play ? You're really a good actor. (you take)

Explanation

"Will you take" is also possible

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I assume that in two hours I _____still _________ the housework. There...
This time next week I ________ wine in Argentina.
At 3 pm tomorrow you ___________ on the beach, I envy you.
P1: Can I come over in an hour? P2: No, I ________ the house.
This time next week, you __________ my parents. So exciting right?
She ________ me when her birthday is.
Anna __________ her bike before next Thursday.
At 6 o'clock on Sunday they __________ their new song on Youtube.
If he continues drinking so fast, he ________ the whole bottle by...
By the time we get there, the store ________.
Will you _________ tomorrow at 9pm? -No! I __________ next Friday at...
I _________ you there, I promise.
I ___________ here for 1 year next month.
She ____________ the project by the end of the day.
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Match the first with the second part of the sentence.
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