Sutton Past, Present, & Future Verb Tenses
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The fourth grade class will go to the museum on Thursday.
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Past
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Present
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Future
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ELA4C1b The student will identify the four basic parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs).
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Lindsay will go to middle school next year.
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Past
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Present
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Future
Correct Answer
A. FutureExplanation
The statement "Lindsay will go to middle school next year" indicates an action that is yet to happen, suggesting a future event. The word "next" implies a time that is ahead of the present moment. Therefore, the correct answer is "future."Rate this question:
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His grandmother lives on a farm.
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Past
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Present
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Future
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A. PresentExplanation
The given statement "His grandmother lives on a farm" indicates that the grandmother currently resides on a farm. Therefore, the correct answer is "present."Rate this question:
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My mother works in a laboratory.
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Past
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Present
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Future
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A. PresentExplanation
The given sentence states that the mother currently works in a laboratory. This indicates that the action is happening in the present.Rate this question:
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Zoe painted a colorful picture of her garden.
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Past
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Present
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Future
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A. PastExplanation
The sentence states that Zoe "painted" a colorful picture of her garden, indicating that the action has already been completed. This suggests that the sentence is referring to a past event.Rate this question:
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You will probably do well on the test.
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Past
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Present
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Future
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A. FutureExplanation
Based on the phrase "You will probably do well on the test," it implies that the statement is referring to a future event. The word "will" indicates a future tense and the phrase "do well on the test" suggests a future outcome. Therefore, the correct answer is "future."Rate this question:
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The children skated all afternoon.
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Past
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Present
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Future
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A. PastExplanation
The sentence "The children skated all afternoon" indicates that the action of skating took place in the past. The word "all afternoon" suggests a duration of time that has already occurred. Therefore, the correct answer is past.Rate this question:
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I don't remember ____________________ my computer.
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How long I've had
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When did I get
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For how long have I had
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When I was getting
Correct Answer
A. How long I've hadExplanation
The correct answer is "how long I've had." This is because the sentence is discussing the speaker's memory of their computer, specifically the duration of time they have had it. The phrase "how long I've had" is used to inquire about the length of time something has been possessed or owned.Rate this question:
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I should ___________ my books to school yesterday.
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Brought
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Had brought
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To bring
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Have brought
Correct Answer
A. Have broughtExplanation
The sentence is in past tense and requires the use of a past perfect verb form. "Have brought" is the correct past perfect form of the verb "to bring" in this context. It indicates that the action of bringing the books to school should have been completed before the time being referred to in the past.Rate this question:
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Martin took his bike to the repair shop.
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Past
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Present
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Future
Correct Answer
A. PastExplanation
The given sentence "Martin took his bike to the repair shop" is written in the past tense. The verb "took" indicates an action that has already happened. Therefore, the correct answer is "past".Rate this question:
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I promised Jack that I ___________ go to the hockey games with him on Friday.
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Will
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Had to
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Must
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Would
Correct Answer
A. WouldExplanation
The use of "would" in this sentence suggests a future intention or plan. By using "would," the speaker is indicating that they have made a promise to Jack to attend the hockey games on Friday. This implies that the speaker has already made a commitment and intends to fulfill it in the future.Rate this question:
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