Tenses Quiz: Past, Present, Or Flopping Grammatically?

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1. They do not look happy.

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The statement "They do not look happy" implies that the people being referred to have a negative expression or demeanor. The correct answer is False because it contradicts the statement, suggesting that the people do not have a negative appearance and may actually look happy.

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Tenses Quiz: Past, Present, Or Flopping Grammatically? - Quiz

Ever posted something like “I seen that movie” and instantly felt the shame crawl up your spine? Verb tenses are sneaky like that—they seem easy… until you mix... see moreup past perfect and simple past at the worst moment. Maybe it was during a job interview, a DM, or while helping someone else with their grammar.

This quiz gets straight to the point. It helps you catch those tense mistakes before they catch you. Through real sentence choices and everyday grammar struggles, it drills down on what you actually use—none of that textbook-only stuff. You’ll face verbs in disguise, time shifts mid-sentence, and the tricky ones that look right but aren’t.
Disclaimer: This quiz teaches standard grammar usage. It won’t judge your texting style, but your future professor might.
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2. 2.  Kelvin: yes, I know, and I also know that the earth …..the third planet in our solar system.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is". This is because the speaker is referring to the present state of the Earth being the third planet in our solar system.

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3. Sam: She dances beautifully. 

Explanation

The statement "She dances beautifully" suggests that the person referred to as "she" has excellent dancing skills. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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4. True or false based on what is reflected from the pictures!  
  1. The girl sings terribly, and he is so annoyed

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer "True" is that based on the information provided, it is clear that the girl in the picture is singing terribly and the person next to her is annoyed. Therefore, it can be concluded that the statement "The girl sings terribly, and he is so annoyed" is true.

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5. Choose the correct answer to form a meaningful dialogue between these two friends:
  1. John: do you know that the sun ………..from the East.

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The correct answer is "Rises". In the given dialogue, John is asking his friend if he knows that the sun "rises" from the East. This is the correct verb form to use when talking about the movement of the sun in the morning.

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6. He loves pizza.

Explanation

The given statement "He loves pizza" is not supported by any evidence or context. It is not mentioned who "he" refers to, so it cannot be determined whether he loves pizza or not. Therefore, the correct answer is False as there is insufficient information provided to determine the truth of the statement.

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7. 4. Kelvin: That's true, and it …….at 0 degree.

Explanation

The correct answer is "freezes." This is because the sentence is referring to something that happens at 0 degrees. The verb "freezes" is the correct form to use in this context to indicate that something solidifies or becomes ice at this temperature.

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8. 3. John: Me too, I know this information. Last science lesson, we knew that Water ………at 100 degrees.

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In the given conversation, John is agreeing with someone else's statement about knowing some information. He then mentions that in their last science lesson, they learned that water "boils" at 100 degrees. This implies that the correct answer is "boils."

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9. Martin met an old friend called Adam, and he shared with him his daily Routine, so complete it using a suitable verb:   Every day, I ......1..... at 7 am. I ....2.... my teeth, and ....3...  my school uniform. After that, I ....4..... the school bus. I .....5...three best friends called Sam, Jane, and Clover. Sam ....6..  a very funny boy. He .....7... beautifully, and Jane ..8......singing while Clover and I ....9... playing basketball. At 4 p.m., I 10.....   back home, and ....11....  my homework because the teacher ...12.....  anyone who ....13....  his homework. After that, my little brother and I ....14... T.V then by 8 p.m. we ....15...  to bed. Type question here. Example: Practice makes you _____.
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They do not look happy.
2.  Kelvin: yes, I know, and I also know that the earth...
Sam: She dances beautifully. 
True or false based on what is reflected from the...
Choose the correct answer to form a meaningful dialogue between these...
He loves pizza.
4. Kelvin: That's true, and it …….at 0 degree.
3. John: Me too, I know this information. Last science lesson, we knew...
Martin met an old friend called Adam, and he shared with him...
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