Attempt This English Quiz About Tenses
(257).jpg "Attempt This English Quiz About Tenses - Quiz")
In grammar, tense is a category that expresses time reference. Tenses are usually manifested by the use of specific forms of verbs, particularly in their conjugation patterns.
Attempt this English quiz about tenses.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The list of the broadcast in this week are ; breezy, chilly, cool, clear and _________
- A.
Dry
- B.
Dried
- C.
Dryly
- D.
Dryness
Correct Answer
A. DryExplanation
The given list of words consists of adjectives that describe weather conditions. The missing word should also be an adjective that describes a weather condition. Out of the options provided, "Dry" is the only adjective that fits this requirement. It describes a lack of moisture or precipitation in the atmosphere, which is a common weather condition.Rate this question:
-
- 2.
The minister education suggested having a standard of healthy life and __________ the quality of life.
- A.
Improve
- B.
Improved
- C.
To improving
- D.
Improving
Correct Answer
D. ImprovingExplanation
The correct answer is "Improving" because it is the correct form of the verb to match the subject "suggested." The minister of education suggested that there should be a standard of healthy life and that it should improve the quality of life.Rate this question:
-
- 3.
It is zebra crossing; cars __________ stop to let us cross here.
- A.
Have to
- B.
Should
- C.
Need to
- D.
May
Correct Answer
A. Have toExplanation
The correct answer is "Have to" because zebra crossings are designated areas for pedestrians to cross the road, and it is a legal requirement for cars to stop and allow pedestrians to cross. "Have to" implies a mandatory action, which accurately reflects the rule of stopping at a zebra crossing.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
The duties of the new secretary are to answer the telephone, to type letters and ______________ the book keeping.
- A.
Doing
- B.
Did
- C.
Do
- D.
To do
Correct Answer
D. To doExplanation
The correct answer is "to do" because it maintains parallel structure with the previous verbs "answer" and "type." The sentence structure suggests that the secretary's duties include answering the telephone, typing letters, and doing the bookkeeping.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
After the reward had been distributed, the participants ___________ out of the room.
- A.
Went
- B.
Have gone
- C.
Were Going
- D.
Go
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
After the reward had been distributed, the participants "went" out of the room. This is the correct answer because "went" is the past tense form of the verb "go," which is the appropriate verb to use in this context to indicate the action of leaving the room.Rate this question:
-
- 6.
The parliament need to rethink, revise, and _________.
Correct Answer
ReformExplanation
The word "reform" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence in a logical and grammatically correct manner. The sentence suggests that the parliament needs to reconsider and make changes to something, and "reform" fits perfectly in this context. It implies that the parliament should review existing systems or policies and make improvements or alterations to them.Rate this question:
- 7.
(be)________a very enjoyable day.
Correct Answer
was - 8.
Tywe (take)_______a long walk. when we (get)_____pe question here.
Correct Answer
Took, gotExplanation
The correct answer is "Took, got." In the sentence, "Tywe took a long walk" indicates that Tywe performed the action of taking a walk. Additionally, "we got the question here" implies that "we" received or obtained the question. Therefore, the correct forms of the verbs are "took" and "got."Rate this question:
- 9.
_____to him for a fifteen or twenty minutes.
Correct Answer
spokeExplanation
The correct answer is "spoke". The word "spoke" is the correct past tense form of the verb "speak". In the given sentence, the verb needs to be in the past tense to match the time frame indicated by the phrase "for fifteen or twenty minutes". Therefore, "spoke" is the appropriate choice as it correctly conveys the action of someone talking to him in the past.Rate this question:
- 10.
Who (be)_____an artist, (draw)______
Correct Answer
was, drewExplanation
The correct answer is "was, drew". In this sentence, the subject "who" is referring to a person who was an artist in the past. Therefore, the past tense of the verb "to be" is used, which is "was". The verb "to draw" is also in the past tense, "drew", to indicate that the person performed this action in the past as well.Rate this question:
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 21, 2023Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Apr 26, 2021Quiz Created by
Themes
- Cartography Quizzes
- Civics Quizzes
- Economics Quizzes
- El112 Quizzes
- Geography Quizzes
- History Quizzes
- Humanities Quizzes
- Law Quizzes
- Linguistics Quizzes
- Logic Quizzes
- Math Quizzes
- Philosophy Quizzes
- Political Science Quizzes
- Politics Quizzes
- Science Quizzes
- Social Science Quizzes
- Sociology Quizzes
Back to top