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Can you differentiate 'was not' from 'wasn't' or from 'wouldn't'? Can you properly place them in a sentence? Take our online quiz to test your knowledge and learn more along the way.

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1.

I ... a new dress last week.
- A.
  
  Will buy.
- B.
  
  Bought
- C.
  
  Buy
Correct Answer
B. Bought

Explanation
The correct answer is "bought" because the verb "bought" is in the past tense and matches the time frame indicated by the phrase "last week." This suggests that the action of buying the new dress has already been completed in the past.

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2.

My sister ............... breakfast every day.
- A.
  
  Is going to eat
- B.
  
  Ate
- C.
  
  Eats
Correct Answer
C. Eats

Explanation
The correct answer is "eats" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a habitual action. The verb "eats" is the correct form for the third person singular (she/he/it) in the present simple tense.

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3.

Mr. White............... never satisfied with his students' work.
- A.
  
  wasn't
- B.
  
  Am
- C.
  
  Is
Correct Answer
C. Is

Explanation
The correct answer is "is". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and "is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for the third person singular subject "Mr. White". The sentence is stating that Mr. White is never satisfied with his students' work.

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4.

The pilot ............... at the airport until after 9:00 last night.
- A.
  
  won't arrive
- B.
  
  Didn't arrive
- C.
  
  Doesn't arrive
Correct Answer
B. Didn't arrive

Explanation
The correct answer is "didn't arrive". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is referring to an action that did not happen. The word "didn't" is the contraction of "did not", indicating the negative form of the verb "arrive". Therefore, the pilot did not arrive at the airport until after 9:00 last night.

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5.

I ............... to your party next week if you really want me to.
- A.
  
  Will come
- B.
  
  Came
- C.
  
  Come
Correct Answer
A. Will come

Explanation
The correct answer is "will come". This is because the sentence is expressing a future possibility or intention. The speaker is saying that they will come to the party next week if the host really wants them to. The use of "will" indicates a future action.

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6.

She ............... surprised when she heard the bad news.
- A.
  
  Won't be
- B.
  
  Wasn't
- C.
  
  Isn't
Correct Answer
B. Wasn't

Explanation
The correct answer is "wasn't". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the word "wasn't" indicates that she was not surprised when she heard the bad news.

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7.

............... you ............... me the day after tomorrow?
- A.
  
  Did, call
- B.
  
  Will, call
- C.
  
  Do, call
Correct Answer
B. Will, call

Explanation
The question is asking about a future action, which indicates that the correct answer should use the future tense. "Will" is the future tense of the verb "to be" and is used to indicate a future action. Therefore, the correct answer is "Will, call."

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8.

He ............... to school very often.
- A.
  
  Isn't going to go
- B.
  
  Didn't to go
- C.
  
  Doesn't go
Correct Answer
C. Doesn't go

Explanation
The correct answer is "doesn't go." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and is referring to a habitual action. The word "doesn't" is used with the base form of the verb "go" to indicate that the subject does not go to school frequently.

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9.

............... your brother ............... you two weeks ago?
- A.
  
  Will, visit
- B.
  
  Did, visit
- C.
  
  Does, visit
Correct Answer
B. Did, visit

Explanation
The correct answer is "Did, visit" because the question is asking about a past action that happened two weeks ago. The auxiliary verb "did" is used to form questions and negatives in the past simple tense. Therefore, "Did your brother visit you two weeks ago?" is the correct sentence structure.

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10.

She is really smart, but.........good enough for him.
- A.
  
  No
- B.
  
  Isn't
- C.
  
  Will not
Correct Answer
B. Isn't

Explanation
The phrase "but isn't" is used to indicate that despite the person being smart, they are not considered good enough for him. It suggests that there might be certain qualities or standards that he is looking for in a partner that she does not possess, despite her intelligence.

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