English Grammar Quiz: Simple Tense- Past Or Present?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Ram was a good student.
- A.
Present
- B.
Past
Correct Answer
B. PastExplanation
The given answer "Past" is correct because the sentence "Ram was a good student" is written in the past tense. It indicates that Ram used to be a good student in the past, suggesting that his academic performance may have changed since then.Rate this question:
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- 2.
My mom went to the market yesterday.
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
Correct Answer
A. PastExplanation
The given sentence states that "My mom went to the market yesterday," indicating that the action of going to the market occurred in the past. The use of the word "yesterday" further confirms this as it refers to a specific time in the past. Therefore, the correct answer is "Past."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Did you like my song?
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
Correct Answer
A. Past -
- 4.
Sheena helped her brother to draw.
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
Correct Answer
A. PastExplanation
The given sentence "Sheena helped her brother to draw" indicates an action that has already occurred in the past. The word "helped" is in the past tense, indicating that the action of helping took place before the present moment. Therefore, the correct answer is "Past."Rate this question:
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- 5.
My name is Noor Mathur.
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
Correct Answer
B. Present -
- 6.
I study English at 5 PM every day.
- A.
Present
- B.
Past
Correct Answer
A. PresentExplanation
The given sentence states that the person studies English at 5 PM every day. This indicates a habitual action or routine that is currently happening. Therefore, the correct answer is "Present."Rate this question:
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- 7.
My mom visited my grandmother last week.
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
Correct Answer
A. PastExplanation
The sentence "My mom visited my grandmother last week" indicates that the action of visiting took place in the past. The use of the word "last" before "week" suggests that the visit occurred in a time period that is already completed. Therefore, the correct answer is "Past."Rate this question:
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- 8.
My dad bought a "Pictureka" puzzle for me last month.
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
Correct Answer
A. PastExplanation
The use of the past tense verb "bought" indicates that the action of purchasing the "Pictureka" puzzle occurred in the past. This suggests that the event happened before the present moment, confirming that the answer is "Past".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who took your photograph?
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
Correct Answer
A. PastExplanation
The question is asking about the person who took the photograph. Since the answer given is "Past," it implies that the photograph was taken by someone in the past. This suggests that the photograph was not taken in the present or by someone currently present.Rate this question:
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Dec 11, 2020Quiz Created by
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