Quiz On Teaching Grammar
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the present perfect tense?
- A.
It is used for an action that happened in the past and finished in the past.
- B.
It is used for an action that started in the past and may continue to the future.
- C.
It is used for an action that happened at an unspecific time in the past.
- D.
It is used for a repeated action that occurred some time before now.
Correct Answer
A. It is used for an action that happened in the past and finished in the past.Explanation
The present perfect tense is not used for an action that happened in the past and finished in the past. Instead, it is used for an action that started in the past and may continue to the future, an action that happened at an unspecific time in the past, or a repeated action that occurred some time before now.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following statements is true about the simple past tense?
- A.
"Since" and "ever" are keywords for this tense.
- B.
"While" and "after" are keywords for this tense.
- C.
"For" and "never" are keywords for this tense.
- D.
"Ago" and "last night" are keywords for this tense.
Correct Answer
D. "Ago" and "last night" are keywords for this tense. -
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Which of the following can be used to create grammar practice activities? Check all that are correct.
- A.
Newspapers
- B.
Old textbooks
- C.
Advertisements
- D.
Students' own essays
- E.
Students' own heads
Correct Answer(s)
A. Newspapers
B. Old textbooks
C. Advertisements
D. Students' own essays
E. Students' own headsExplanation
To create grammar practice activities, various resources can be used. Newspapers can be used to find examples of grammar usage in real-life contexts. Old textbooks can provide exercises and explanations of grammar rules. Advertisements often contain concise and catchy language that can be analyzed for grammar. Students' own essays can be used as a source of practice and correction. While "students' own heads" may suggest a creative approach to grammar practice, it is not a conventional resource for creating grammar activities.Rate this question:
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- 4.
True or false? It's a good idea to give students quizzes over the irregular verb forms to help them learn them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Giving students quizzes over irregular verb forms is a good idea because it helps them to practice and reinforce their knowledge of these forms. Quizzes provide an opportunity for students to actively engage with the material, identify any gaps in their understanding, and receive feedback on their progress. By regularly testing their knowledge, students can improve their retention and recall of irregular verb forms, ultimately enhancing their overall language proficiency.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What verb tense is used in the following sentence? My mom hasn't called me today.
- A.
Simple present
- B.
Simple past
- C.
Present perfect
- D.
Past perfect
Correct Answer
C. Present perfectExplanation
The verb tense used in the sentence "My mom hasn't called me today" is present perfect. This tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "hasn't" (the contraction of "has not") followed by the past participle of the verb "called." The present perfect tense is used to talk about actions or situations that started in the past and continue up to the present moment. In this case, it indicates that the action of not receiving a call from the speaker's mom started in the past and continues until today.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is one of the biggest differences between simple past and present perfect tenses?
- A.
Simple past uses action verb, but present perfect doesn't.
- B.
Simple past is used to talk about a an action at specific time in the past, but present perfect is not.
- C.
Present perfect is used to talk about an action at a specific time in the past, but simple past is not.
- D.
Present perfect can be used instead of simple present tense, but simple past cannot.
Correct Answer
B. Simple past is used to talk about a an action at specific time in the past, but present perfect is not.Explanation
The biggest difference between simple past and present perfect tenses is that simple past is used to talk about an action at a specific time in the past, while present perfect is not. Simple past tense indicates that the action happened and was completed at a particular moment in the past, whereas present perfect tense is used to describe actions that have occurred at an indefinite time before the present moment, without specifying when exactly they took place.Rate this question:
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True or false? The present perfect tense is created using a form of "have" plus a present participle.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Have + past participleRate this question:
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- 8.
What verb tense is used in the following sentence? The police came to my house in the afternoon.
- A.
Simple present
- B.
Simple past
- C.
Present perfect
- D.
Past perfect
Correct Answer
B. Simple pastExplanation
The verb tense used in the sentence "The police came to my house in the afternoon" is simple past. This is because the verb "came" is in the past tense, indicating that the action of the police coming to the house occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What verb tense is used in the following sentence? We haven't arrived at the airport yet.
- A.
Simple present
- B.
Simple past
- C.
Past perfect
- D.
Present perfect
Correct Answer
D. Present perfectExplanation
The verb tense used in the sentence "We haven't arrived at the airport yet" is present perfect. This tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have" in the present tense and the past participle of the main verb. In this sentence, "haven't" is the contraction of "have not" and "arrived" is the past participle of the verb "arrive". The present perfect tense is used to express an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just been completed.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Simple past tense and present perfect tense are rarely used in English.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This statement is false. Simple past tense and present perfect tense are actually commonly used in English. The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions in the past, while the present perfect tense is used to connect past actions to the present. These tenses are essential for expressing past events and experiences accurately in English.Rate this question:
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