ACE Your Grammar Game With This Tense-savvy Quiz

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1. They ____ the same dress (have)

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The correct answer is "have" because the subject "they" is plural, indicating that multiple people are being referred to. In the present tense, for plural subjects, the verb "have" is used. Therefore, "They have the same dress" is the correct sentence.

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You’re writing a caption, drafting an assignment, or replying to a work email—and then it hits you. Do I say "have eaten" or just "ate"? You freeze, delete,... see moreretype, and still feel unsure. English grammar is sneaky like that. Even fluent speakers second-guess themselves when it comes to tenses.

This quiz is here to fix that. Designed to mimic the everyday situations where tense confusion strikes hardest, it walks you through real examples that matter—not just textbook rules. From past perfect hiccups to simple future mix-ups, each question helps you recognize tense shifts and apply them with confidence. You don’t need to be a grammar nerd to score well—just bring your brain, your instinct, and a little focus. By the end, you’ll not only know the right answers, you’ll understand why they’re right.

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2. Just _____ me a moment, please (give)

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The verb "give" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and fits grammatically. The phrase "Just give me a moment, please" is a polite request for someone to wait momentarily.

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3. Please ____ the door (close)

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The word "close" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate verb to use in this context. The sentence is asking for an action to be performed on the door, and "close" is the verb that describes this action.

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4. I ____ to the US in 1990 (come)

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The correct answer is "came". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and requires the past form of the verb "come".

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5. It's sunny today. Let's ___. (go out)

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The given correct answer is "go out" because the statement "It's sunny today" suggests that the weather is good, which makes it suitable for going outside. Therefore, the logical action to take in this situation would be to go out and enjoy the sunny weather.

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6. Heather ____ the bedroom last weekend before the party (clean)

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The correct answer is "cleaned" because it is the past tense form of the verb "clean". The sentence is describing an action that Heather performed in the past, specifically last weekend before the party. Therefore, "cleaned" is the appropriate verb tense to use in this context.

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7. I was mowing the lawn when you ____ (call)

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The correct answer is "called" because it is the past tense form of the verb "call". In the sentence, the speaker is describing an action that was happening in the past (mowing the lawn) when another action (the phone call) occurred. Therefore, the past tense "called" is the appropriate choice to indicate that the phone call happened in the past while the speaker was mowing the lawn.

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8. We ________ coffee every morning (drink)

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The given sentence is in the present tense and is talking about a habitual action. The subject "we" is performing the action of drinking coffee every morning. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "drink."

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9. James _______ at the party last Friday (be/excited)

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The correct answer is "was excited" because it is in the past tense and matches the subject "James". The verb "was" is the past tense of "be" and is used to indicate a state or condition in the past. The adjective "excited" describes James' state at the party, indicating that he felt excited during that time.

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10. Walter ______ his car last Tuesday (wash)

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The sentence is in the past tense, and the subject "Walter" is singular. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "wash" in the past tense is "washed."

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11. _____ so much food? (why/you/buy)

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The given correct answer is "Why did you buy?" This is the correct answer because it follows the correct word order for forming a question in English. In interrogative sentences, the auxiliary verb (did) comes before the subject (you), and the main verb (buy) follows. Additionally, the question word "why" is used to inquire about the reason for buying so much food.

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12. Shall we _______ for a walk next week? (go out)

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The correct answer is "go out" because the phrase "go out" is used to indicate going outside or leaving a particular place. In the given question, the speaker is asking if the person wants to go for a walk next week. Therefore, "go out" is the appropriate phrase to use in this context.

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13. The book was interesting, but the movie ____ (be/not)

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The given correct answer "was not" completes the sentence by expressing that the movie was not interesting, contrasting with the interesting book. This suggests that the movie did not captivate or engage the person in the same way the book did.

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14. She ______ work at 10 am (start)

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The correct answer is "starts" because it is the correct form of the verb "start" in the third person singular present tense. In this sentence, the subject "she" is performing the action of starting work, and when a subject is singular and in the third person, the verb form should end in "-s". Therefore, "starts" is the appropriate choice.

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15. The sun ____ in the east (rise)

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The correct answer is "rises" because it is the present tense form of the verb "rise" and it agrees with the subject "sun". In English, we use the present tense to describe actions that are habitual or true in general, and it is a known fact that the sun rises in the east every day.

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16. She _____ a yard (have)

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The correct answer is "has". In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular, and the verb "has" agrees with the singular subject. The word "has" is the third person singular form of the verb "have", which is used to show possession or ownership. Therefore, "has" is the correct verb to use in this sentence to indicate that "she" possesses or owns a yard.

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17. _____ fun, Anne (have)

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The word "have" is the correct answer because it is the correct form of the verb to match with the subject "Anne". In this sentence, "have" is used to indicate that Anne is currently experiencing or possessing fun.

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18. Don't worry, I _____ (be/careful)

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The given correct answer "will be careful" is a future tense construction indicating that the speaker intends to exercise caution in the future. The modal verb "will" expresses a voluntary action or intention, while the verb phrase "be careful" conveys the act of being cautious. Therefore, the speaker is assuring someone that they will exercise caution and not to worry.

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19. It ______ a lot outside (be/rain)

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The correct answer is "is raining" because the sentence is in the present tense and describes the current weather condition. The verb "is" is used with the subject "it" to indicate that the action of raining is happening right now.

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20. I ____ swimming yesterday (go)

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The correct answer is "went" because it is the past tense form of the verb "go". Since the sentence is in the past tense and the subject is "I", we use the past tense form "went" to indicate that the action of swimming happened in the past.

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21. I always _____ she would be successful (know)

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The correct answer is "knew" because it is the past tense form of the verb "know". The sentence is expressing a belief or certainty about the subject's success in the past.

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22. Paolo had gone to work when I _______ on his door (knock)

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The correct answer is "knocked" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "knock" needs to be in the past tense as well to maintain grammatical consistency.

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23. _____ to the party? (you/be/come)

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The given correct answer is "Are you coming". This is the correct answer because the question is asking about the action of coming to the party, and the appropriate response to this question would be to confirm whether the person is indeed coming or not.

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24. It's cold now. Let's ______. (not/go out)

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The given correct answer is "not go out" because the phrase "It's cold now" suggests that the weather is not suitable for going outside. Therefore, the logical decision would be to stay indoors and not go out.

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25. I _____ Alex recently. Where is she? (not/see)

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The sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and has a connection to the present. The phrase "have not seen" is the correct form of the verb "to see" in the present perfect tense for the subject "I". This suggests that the speaker has not seen Alex recently and is wondering about her current whereabouts.

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26. She had already read the play by the time she ______ to see it (go)

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The sentence is in past perfect tense, indicating that the action of reading the play occurred before the action of going to see it. Therefore, the correct verb form to complete the sentence is "went," which is the past tense of "go."

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27. I used to live in London until we ____ to Sydney (move)

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The correct answer is "moved". In the sentence, the speaker is talking about their past residence in London and their relocation to Sydney. The verb "move" needs to be conjugated in the past tense to match the past time frame of the sentence. Therefore, "moved" is the correct past tense form of "move" to complete the sentence.

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28. We ______ England is cold until we moved here (not/use to/think)

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The correct answer is "did not use to think." This is because the sentence is referring to a past belief or perception about England being cold. The phrase "did not use to think" indicates that in the past, the speaker did not have the belief that England was cold. This implies that their perception has changed since moving there.

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29. _____ in an office? (you/work)

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The given correct answer "Do you work" is the correct question form of the sentence. The question is asking about someone's work status in an office. The phrase "Do you" is used to form questions in the present tense, and "work" is the verb that indicates the action of working. Therefore, "Do you work" is the appropriate question to inquire about someone's work in an office.

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30. When I lost my camera, we _______ in the sea (swim)

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The correct answer is "were swimming" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "swim" needs to be conjugated in the past continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action at a specific point in the past. The use of "were" indicates the past continuous tense and "swimming" is the correct form of the verb in this tense.

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31. Sam ___ two pizzas (eat)

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The correct answer is "ate" because it is the past tense form of the verb "eat" and agrees with the subject "Sam."

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32. The traffic _____ bad so we were late to school (be)

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The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is in the past tense and requires the past tense form of the verb "be" to agree with the subject "traffic." In this case, "was" is the correct past tense form of "be" to indicate that the traffic was bad in the past.

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33. _____ a book on the beach? (you/read)

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The correct answer is "Did you read." In this question, the verb "read" is in the past tense and is asking about a completed action. The subject "you" is singular, so the correct form of the verb is "did" instead of "do." The question is asking if the person read a book on the beach in the past.

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34. She _____ the street (cross)

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The correct answer is "crosses" because it agrees with the subject "she" in the present tense. When using the verb "cross" in the third person singular (he, she, it), we add an -es to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "crosses" is the correct form to use in this sentence.

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35. Emily ____ the theme park as much as Zara (not/enjoy)

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The correct answer is "did not enjoy" because it is stated that Emily did not enjoy the theme park as much as Zara. This means that Zara also did not enjoy the theme park, but Emily's level of enjoyment was even lower than Zara's.

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36. He was sunbathing when it _____ to rain (start)

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The given sentence describes a past event where someone was sunbathing. The verb "started" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the verb "to start." This indicates that the action of raining began while the person was sunbathing.

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37. _______ work at 4pm? (you/usually/finish)

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The given question is asking about a habitual action, specifically if the person being addressed typically finishes work at 4pm. The correct answer is "Do you usually finish" because it is grammatically correct and maintains the correct tense and subject-verb agreement. The word "you" is used to address the person being asked, "usually" indicates the frequency of the action, and "finish" is the appropriate verb to use in this context.

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38. I can't find my passport. ______ it? (you/see)

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The correct answer is "Have you seen." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense and is asking if the person being addressed has seen the passport. The verb "have" is used to form the question in the present perfect tense, and "you" is the subject of the question. "Seen" is the past participle of the verb "see" and is used to complete the question.

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39. Shall I ______? (pick up/you)

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The correct answer is "pick you up" because the question is asking if the speaker should pick the person up. "Pick up" is a phrasal verb that means to collect someone or something in a vehicle. The pronoun "you" is used to refer to the person being picked up.

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40. ____ to the gym? (when/he/go)

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The question is asking for the correct interrogative form of the given sentence. The correct answer is "When did he go?" because it follows the correct word order for an interrogative sentence. In this case, the question is asking about the time or moment when the person went to the gym.

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41. Jenny ______ Mount Fuji twice (climb)

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The correct answer is "has climbed". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. "Has climbed" is the correct form of the verb "climb" in the present perfect tense for the third person singular subject "Jenny".

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42. You look frozen. I _______ you some hot soup (make)

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The correct answer is "will make" because the sentence is in the future tense and indicates a future action. The speaker is offering to make hot soup for the person who looks frozen.

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43. She ______ very angry when she finds out. (be)

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The correct answer is "will be". This is because the sentence is in the future tense and is expressing a future event - when she finds out. The auxiliary verb "will" is used to indicate future tense, and when combined with the base form of the verb "be", it forms the future tense of the verb "be". Therefore, the sentence should be "She will be very angry when she finds out."

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44. This apple _____ delicious. I will have another one (look)

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The correct answer is "looks" because it agrees with the subject "apple" in the singular form. The word "looks" is the correct verb form to use with a singular subject in the present tense.

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45. She ______ at the moment (relax)

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The correct answer is "is relaxing" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. The verb "relax" is conjugated with the helping verb "is" to show that the subject is currently in the state of relaxation.

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46. I played tennis last week but I ____ it yesterday (not/play)

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The correct answer is "did not play" because the sentence is in the past tense and the word "yesterday" indicates a specific point in the past. The phrase "did not" is used to form the negative past tense of the verb "play". Therefore, the correct form is "did not play" to indicate that the action of playing tennis did not happen on the specific day mentioned.

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47. I ____ a photo when a monkey grabbed my camera (take)

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The given correct answer is "was taking". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and requires a past continuous verb form to indicate an ongoing action in the past. "Was taking" is the correct past continuous form of the verb "take" in the first person singular form.

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48. He ________ for the bus for one hour. He is going to be late for work (wait)

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The correct answer is "has been waiting" because the sentence indicates that he has been waiting for the bus for one hour, suggesting an ongoing action in the past. The use of "has been" in the present perfect continuous tense implies that the waiting started in the past and is still happening at the time of speaking. This explains why he is going to be late for work, as the waiting has caused a delay.

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49. There is no juice so I _____ some water instead (have)

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The correct answer is "will have" because the sentence is in future tense. The word "will" indicates a future action, and "have" is the correct verb form to use in this context. The sentence implies that in the absence of juice, the speaker plans to drink water instead in the future.

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50. Sheila ___ to the park (drive)

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The correct answer is "drove" because it is the past tense form of the verb "drive." This verb is used to describe the action of operating a vehicle to move from one place to another. In this sentence, the subject "Sheila" performed this action in the past, indicating that she operated a vehicle to go to the park.

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51. I ____ a lot of great things here since I arrived (see)

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The correct answer is "have seen". The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. The word "since" indicates that the action of seeing great things started in the past and continues up until now. Therefore, "have seen" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.

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52. I knocked on your door but you were not at home. What _______? (you/do)

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The correct answer "were you doing" is in the past continuous tense. It is used to ask about an ongoing action that was happening at a specific time in the past. In this context, it implies that the speaker wants to know what activity the person was engaged in when they knocked on the door and found them not at home.

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53. When we arrived at the stadium, the game _________ (already/start)

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When we arrived at the stadium, the game had already started. This sentence suggests that the game had already begun before the time of our arrival at the stadium. The past perfect tense "had already started" is used to indicate an action that occurred before another past action. In this case, the game starting (past perfect) happened before our arrival (past simple).

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54. I ______ tennis everyday, but now we prefer golf (use/play)

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The correct answer is "used to play". This is because the phrase "used to" is used to talk about past habits or actions that are no longer true or relevant. In this sentence, it suggests that the person played tennis every day in the past, but now they prefer golf.

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55. _____ work on time? (he/finish)

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The correct answer is "Does he finish" because the question is asking whether a specific person finishes their work on time. The word "does" is used to form questions in the present simple tense with the third person singular pronoun "he." The verb "finish" is correctly conjugated to match the subject "he."

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56. They ______ with each other (be/fight)

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The correct answer "are fighting" is used to describe an ongoing action of two or more people engaging in a fight or argument. The present continuous tense "are fighting" indicates that the action is happening at the present moment and is not a permanent state.

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57. We ________ a new puppy, but we decided to wait (be/buy)

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The correct answer is "were going to buy". This is because the sentence is talking about a plan or intention in the past. The phrase "were going to" indicates that there was a plan or intention to buy a new puppy, but the decision was made to wait.

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58. He ________ to his mother (be/always/lie)

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The correct answer is "is always lying" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. The word "always" suggests that the person consistently tells lies to his mother.

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59. Have you been to Paris? Yes, I ______ Paris many times (visit)

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The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about past actions that have a connection to the present. The word "have" is the auxiliary verb for the present perfect tense, and "visited" is the past participle of the verb "visit." Therefore, the correct answer is "have visited."

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60. I ______ I would finish everything today, but there is still a lot left to do (think)

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The correct answer is "thought". The sentence is in the past tense and the word "thought" is the past tense form of the verb "think". It indicates that the speaker had the belief or expectation that they would finish everything today, but they have realized that there is still a lot left to do.

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61. He _____ at home (not/live)

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The given correct answer "does not live" is the correct form of negation for the verb "live" in the third person singular form. It indicates that the subject is not currently residing at home.

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62. I ______ reading this book soon (be/start)

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The correct answer is "am going to start" because the phrase "am going to" is used to express future plans or intentions. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their intention to start reading the book in the near future.

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63. We are so late. The game _______ by the time we get there (start)

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The given sentence indicates that the game will already be in progress by the time the speaker and the listener arrive. The use of "will have started" in the future perfect tense suggests an action that will be completed in the future before another specified time or event. Therefore, "will have started" accurately conveys the idea that the game will have already begun when they reach their destination.

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64. I was told that my car ______ today (be/fixed)

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The correct answer is "would be fixed". In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a past conversation or a previous statement. The use of "would" suggests that there was an expectation or plan for the car to be fixed. The phrase "would be fixed" indicates a future action that was anticipated or agreed upon in the past.

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65. Suji ________ before she wen to work (cook)

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The correct answer is "had cooked." This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past action. In this case, the action of cooking (had cooked) happened before Suji went to work.

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66. ______ last week? (who/she/visit)

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The correct answer is "Who did she visit." In this question, we are asking about the person that she visited. The word "who" is used to inquire about the subject or object of a sentence, in this case, the person being visited. The word "did" is used to form the past tense of the verb "visit," indicating that the action took place in the past. The pronoun "she" indicates the subject of the sentence, the person who performed the action of visiting. Therefore, the correct question is asking for the identity of the person she visited.

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67. _______ the last one to arrive? (we/be)

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The question is asking for the correct form to complete the sentence "_______ the last one to arrive?" The correct answer is "Were we" because it follows the correct subject-verb agreement in a question form.

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68. By the time Karen arrived home, she _______ for 6 hours (drive)

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The correct answer is "had been driving." This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that happened before another past action. The phrase "by the time Karen arrived home" suggests that her arrival home is the later action, and the action of driving for 6 hours had already been completed before that. Therefore, "had been driving" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.

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69. Look at these black clouds. It ______ soon (be/rain)

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The correct answer is "is going to rain" because the phrase "is going to" is used to talk about future plans or predictions. In this case, the speaker is predicting that it will rain soon based on the appearance of the black clouds.

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70. He was so excited. He ________ his driving test (just/pass)

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The sentence indicates that the person was very excited, suggesting that something positive had just happened to him. The phrase "had just passed" implies that he recently passed his driving test, which is a significant achievement and a reason for his excitement.

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71. You ____ the table. It's a mess!! (not/clean)

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The sentence suggests that the table is in a messy state, implying that it has not been cleaned. The correct answer "have not cleaned" aligns with this context, indicating that the action of cleaning the table has not been performed.

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72. Mike _______ a party, but nobody could come (be/have)

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The correct answer is "was going to have." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is talking about a planned event that did not happen. The phrase "was going to" indicates an intention or plan in the past, and "have" is the verb that follows it, indicating the action of hosting a party.

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73. Wait for a few minutes. I think it ______ raining soon (stop)

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The sentence suggests that the speaker believes that the rain will stop in a few minutes. The use of "will" indicates a future action, and "stop" is the verb that describes the action of the rain ceasing. Therefore, the correct answer is "will stop."

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74. ____ the lectures about? (what/be)

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The correct answer is "What were." This answer is correct because it correctly completes the question, asking about the subject or content of the lectures. The phrase "What were" is the correct question formation for asking about the lectures.

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75. I _____ California every summer since I was 8 years old. (visit)

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The correct answer is "have visited" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. The phrase "since I was 8 years old" indicates that the speaker started visiting California at the age of 8 and has continued to do so every summer. Therefore, the present perfect tense "have visited" is the appropriate verb form to convey this ongoing action.

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76. They _____ work outside (not/work)

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The given correct answer "do not work" is appropriate because it follows the negative form of the verb "work" (do not + base form of the verb). This construction is used to express the absence of an action or the negation of a statement. In this case, it indicates that the subject does not engage in any work outside.

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77. Joe ____ curry before (not/eat)

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The given correct answer "has not eaten" is in the present perfect tense, which indicates an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. In this case, it implies that Joe did not eat curry before a certain point in time that is not specified. The use of "has not" suggests that the action of not eating curry is ongoing or has recently occurred.

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78. The band _______ everyday, so they won the competition (rehearse)

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The correct answer is "had been rehearsing". This is because the use of the past perfect continuous tense "had been rehearsing" indicates that the band had been continuously practicing or rehearsing before they won the competition. The action of rehearsing happened before the winning of the competition and emphasizes the ongoing nature of their rehearsals.

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79. Since you cooked, I ______ the dishes (do)

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In the given sentence, "Since you cooked, I will do the dishes," the phrase "will do" is the correct answer. The use of "will" indicates a future action, suggesting that the speaker plans or intends to do the dishes. The word "since" implies a cause-and-effect relationship, stating that the speaker will do the dishes as a result of the other person cooking. Therefore, "will do" appropriately expresses the speaker's willingness to take responsibility for the dishes.

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80. I don't know where Steve is. I thought he _____ here by 11pm (be)

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The sentence is in the past tense and expresses a belief or expectation about an event that did not happen. The use of "would be" suggests that the speaker had an assumption or prediction that Steve would be at a certain location by 11pm, but it turned out to be false.

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81. We will let you know as soon as the car _____ (be/ready)

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The phrase "We will let you know as soon as the car is ready" suggests that the car is not currently ready but will be in the future. The verb "is" is used in the present tense to indicate that the car will be ready at some point in time. Therefore, the correct answer is "is ready."

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82. By this time next month, I ________ English for 6 years.

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The sentence is in the future perfect continuous tense, which is used to indicate an action that will be ongoing and in progress at a specific time in the future. In this case, the action is studying English, and the specific time is "by this time next month." Therefore, the correct answer is "will have been studying," as it accurately reflects the ongoing nature of the action and the specific time frame mentioned.

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83. I am so excited. I _____ my driving test (just/pass)

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The correct answer is "have just passed". This is because the phrase "have just passed" indicates that the speaker recently passed their driving test, which aligns with the context of the sentence where the speaker expresses excitement. The use of the present perfect tense ("have passed") along with the adverb "just" emphasizes the immediacy of the action.

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84. John ______ the dishes (just/wash)

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The correct answer is "has just washed" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense. "Has" is the auxiliary verb used with the subject "John" to indicate that the action of washing the dishes has been completed recently. "Just" is an adverb used to emphasize the immediacy of the action. "Washed" is the past participle form of the verb "wash" which is used in the present perfect tense.

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85. I _______ in ghosts until I visited a haunted house (not/use to/believe)

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The correct answer is "did not use to believe." This phrase is used to express a past disbelief or lack of belief in something, in this case, ghosts. The speaker is indicating that before visiting a haunted house, they did not have a belief in ghosts.

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86. This time last week, we ______ in Peru (hike)

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The correct answer is "were hiking" because the phrase "this time last week" indicates a specific point in the past. The past continuous tense "were hiking" is used to describe an ongoing action that was happening at that specific time in the past.

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87. _______ to know that you are here? (they/be/surprised)

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The given correct answer "Were they surprised" is the correct question form to ask if someone was surprised. The word "were" is the past tense of the verb "to be" used for the subject "they". The word "surprised" is the past participle of the verb "to surprise", indicating the state of being surprised. Therefore, "Were they surprised" is the correct way to ask if someone experienced surprise.

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88. The train _______ before we arrived to the station (leave)

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The correct answer is "had left" because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past action. In this case, the train leaving (past perfect) happened before we arrived at the station (past simple).

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89. He ______ English for 2 years before he went to London (study)

Explanation

The correct answer is "had been studying." This is because the sentence is in the past perfect continuous tense, which is used to indicate an action that started in the past and continued up until a certain point in the past. In this case, the action of studying English started before he went to London and continued for a period of 2 years. Therefore, the past perfect continuous tense "had been studying" is the appropriate verb form to use in this sentence.

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90. Have you been to Paris? Yes, I ______ Paris in 1997 (visit)

Explanation

The correct answer is "visited". In this sentence, the speaker is confirming that they have been to Paris in the past by using the past tense form of the verb "visit". The word "visited" indicates that the action of going to Paris occurred in 1997.

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91. Did you ever think you ______ a doctor? (become)

Explanation

This question is in the past tense and uses the modal verb "would" to express a hypothetical or unreal situation. The word "ever" indicates that the question is asking about a past thought or belief. Therefore, the correct answer "would become" suggests that the speaker had a thought or belief in the past about the possibility of becoming a doctor.

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92. I ______ in London. My flight landed 5 minutes ago. (arrive)

Explanation

The correct answer is "have arrived" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense. The verb "have" is used in conjunction with the past participle form of the verb "arrive" to indicate an action that happened in the past but has a connection to the present. In this case, the speaker is stating that they have recently arrived in London.

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93. I _________ my house the whole day. I'm exhausted. (paint)

Explanation

The correct answer is "have been painting." This is the correct answer because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still happening in the present. In this case, the person has been painting their house for the whole day, which is why they are exhausted.

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94. I think I _______ the gardening today. It shouldn't take too long (finish)

Explanation

The correct answer is "will finish" because the phrase "I think" indicates a future intention or plan. By using the future tense "will," it suggests that the speaker has already made up their mind to complete the gardening task today. The phrase "shouldn't take too long" further supports this idea, emphasizing the speaker's confidence in completing the task within a reasonable amount of time.

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95. I ______ a new car (be/buy)

Explanation

The correct answer is "am going to buy" because the phrase "am going to" is used to express future plans or intentions. In this sentence, the speaker is indicating their intention to purchase a new car in the future.

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96. Sam ______ the laundry by this afternoon (finish)

Explanation

This sentence is in the future perfect tense, indicating an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future. The phrase "will have finished" correctly conveys this idea, suggesting that Sam will complete the laundry by this afternoon.

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97. By July, I ________ here for a year (work)

Explanation

The question states that by July, the person will have been working at the current location for a year. The correct answer, "will have been working," is in the future perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that will be ongoing up until a specific point in the future. This aligns with the given information, as it implies that the person will continue working until July, completing a year at that time.

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98. I _______ reading a book today, but I didn't have time (be/start)

Explanation

The correct answer is "was going to start." This is because the sentence implies that the speaker had plans or intentions to start reading a book today, but they were unable to do so due to lack of time. The phrase "was going to" suggests a planned action that did not occur.

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99. Kai _______ all his coursework by next week (finish)

Explanation

The given correct answer "will have finished" is in the future perfect tense. It indicates that Kai will complete all his coursework by next week. The future perfect tense is used to express an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future. In this case, the specific point is next week.

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100. He _______ for 2 hours by the time she arrives (wait)

Explanation

This sentence is in the future perfect continuous tense. It suggests that an action will be ongoing in the future for a certain period of time before another action takes place. In this case, the person will have been waiting for 2 hours by the time she arrives. The use of "will have been waiting" indicates that the waiting will start in the present and continue until the arrival in the future.

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They ____ the same dress (have)
Just _____ me a moment, please (give)
Please ____ the door (close)
I ____ to the US in 1990 (come)
It's sunny today. Let's ___. (go out)
Heather ____ the bedroom last weekend before the party (clean)
I was mowing the lawn when you ____ (call)
We ________ coffee every morning (drink)
James _______ at the party last Friday (be/excited)
Walter ______ his car last Tuesday (wash)
_____ so much food? (why/you/buy)
Shall we _______ for a walk next week? (go out)
The book was interesting, but the movie ____ (be/not)
She ______ work at 10 am (start)
The sun ____ in the east (rise)
She _____ a yard (have)
_____ fun, Anne (have)
Don't worry, I _____ (be/careful)
It ______ a lot outside (be/rain)
I ____ swimming yesterday (go)
I always _____ she would be successful (know)
Paolo had gone to work when I _______ on his door (knock)
_____ to the party? (you/be/come)
It's cold now. Let's ______. (not/go out)
I _____ Alex recently. Where is she? (not/see)
She had already read the play by the time she ______ to see it (go)
I used to live in London until we ____ to Sydney (move)
We ______ England is cold until we moved here (not/use to/think)
_____ in an office? (you/work)
When I lost my camera, we _______ in the sea (swim)
Sam ___ two pizzas (eat)
The traffic _____ bad so we were late to school (be)
_____ a book on the beach? (you/read)
She _____ the street (cross)
Emily ____ the theme park as much as Zara (not/enjoy)
He was sunbathing when it _____ to rain (start)
_______ work at 4pm? (you/usually/finish)
I can't find my passport. ______ it? (you/see)
Shall I ______? (pick up/you)
____ to the gym? (when/he/go)
Jenny ______ Mount Fuji twice (climb)
You look frozen. I _______ you some hot soup (make)
She ______ very angry when she finds out. (be)
This apple _____ delicious. I will have another one (look)
She ______ at the moment (relax)
I played tennis last week but I ____ it yesterday (not/play)
I ____ a photo when a monkey grabbed my camera (take)
He ________ for the bus for one hour. He is going to be late for work...
There is no juice so I _____ some water instead (have)
Sheila ___ to the park (drive)
I ____ a lot of great things here since I arrived (see)
I knocked on your door but you were not at home. What _______?...
When we arrived at the stadium, the game _________ (already/start)
I ______ tennis everyday, but now we prefer golf (use/play)
_____ work on time? (he/finish)
They ______ with each other (be/fight)
We ________ a new puppy, but we decided to wait (be/buy)
He ________ to his mother (be/always/lie)
Have you been to Paris? Yes, I ______ Paris many times (visit)
I ______ I would finish everything today, but there is still a lot...
He _____ at home (not/live)
I ______ reading this book soon (be/start)
We are so late. The game _______ by the time we get there (start)
I was told that my car ______ today (be/fixed)
Suji ________ before she wen to work (cook)
______ last week? (who/she/visit)
_______ the last one to arrive? (we/be)
By the time Karen arrived home, she _______ for 6 hours (drive)
Look at these black clouds. It ______ soon (be/rain)
He was so excited. He ________ his driving test (just/pass)
You ____ the table. It's a mess!! (not/clean)
Mike _______ a party, but nobody could come (be/have)
Wait for a few minutes. I think it ______ raining soon (stop)
____ the lectures about? (what/be)
I _____ California every summer since I was 8 years old. (visit)
They _____ work outside (not/work)
Joe ____ curry before (not/eat)
The band _______ everyday, so they won the competition (rehearse)
Since you cooked, I ______ the dishes (do)
I don't know where Steve is. I thought he _____ here by 11pm (be)
We will let you know as soon as the car _____ (be/ready)
By this time next month, I ________ English for 6 years.
I am so excited. I _____ my driving test (just/pass)
John ______ the dishes (just/wash)
I _______ in ghosts until I visited a haunted house (not/use...
This time last week, we ______ in Peru (hike)
_______ to know that you are here? (they/be/surprised)
The train _______ before we arrived to the station (leave)
He ______ English for 2 years before he went to London (study)
Have you been to Paris? Yes, I ______ Paris in 1997 (visit)
Did you ever think you ______ a doctor? (become)
I ______ in London. My flight landed 5 minutes ago. (arrive)
I _________ my house the whole day. I'm exhausted. (paint)
I think I _______ the gardening today. It shouldn't take too long...
I ______ a new car (be/buy)
Sam ______ the laundry by this afternoon (finish)
By July, I ________ here for a year (work)
I _______ reading a book today, but I didn't have time (be/start)
Kai _______ all his coursework by next week (finish)
He _______ for 2 hours by the time she arrives (wait)
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