Present And Future Tense Exam Quiz!

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1. Please be quiet. I am trying to concentrate.  

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The statement "Please be quiet. I am trying to concentrate" implies that the speaker wants silence in order to focus. Therefore, the correct answer is true, as it aligns with the speaker's request for quietness.

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Present and Future Tense Exam Quiz assesses understanding of tense usage in English. It features true or false questions that test knowledge of correct verb forms in various... see morecontexts, enhancing grammar skills for effective communication. see less

2. A: What are you doing? B: Well, I'm writing a book on how to cook better.  

Explanation

The given answer is true because person B clearly states that they are writing a book on how to cook better. This indicates that they are indeed engaged in the activity of writing a book on cooking, supporting the statement that they are doing so.

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3. The telephone has been ringing for almost a minute. Why doesn't someone answer it?

Explanation

The statement "True" suggests that the telephone has indeed been ringing for almost a minute without anyone answering it.

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4. It's ten P.M. I have been studying for two hours and probably won't finish until midnight.

Explanation

The given statement is true because the person states that it is currently 10 P.M. and they have been studying for two hours, indicating that they started studying at 8 P.M. They also mention that they probably won't finish until midnight, which means they expect to study for another two hours. Therefore, if they started at 8 P.M. and plan to study until midnight, it means they will study for a total of four hours.

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5. Diane washes her hair every other day or so.

Explanation

Diane washes her hair every other day or so, indicating that she washes her hair regularly but not necessarily on a fixed schedule. This suggests that she may wash her hair every two days or sometimes with a slight variation. Therefore, the statement "True" is correct as it aligns with the given information.

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6. This is Andi, my roommate. He is liking to watch television, listen to music, or go out in the evening.

Explanation

The given statement is "This is Andi, my roommate. He is liking to watch television, listen to music, or go out in the evening." The correct answer is False. This is because the sentence is grammatically incorrect. The correct form would be "He likes to watch television, listen to music, or go out in the evening."

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7. The boys are playing soccer now. They have been playing for almost two hours. They must be getting tired.

Explanation

The passage states that the boys have been playing soccer for almost two hours, indicating that they have been engaged in physical activity for a significant amount of time. It is reasonable to assume that they would be getting tired after such a long duration of play. Therefore, the statement "They must be getting tired" is likely to be true.

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8. Every morning, the sun is shining in my bedroom window and is waking me up.

Explanation

The statement says that every morning the sun is shining in the bedroom window and waking the person up. However, this cannot be true for everyone as it depends on the location of the bedroom and the direction the window is facing. Additionally, weather conditions such as cloudy or rainy days can prevent the sun from shining through the window. Therefore, the statement is false as it is not universally applicable.

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9. I have written them three times, but I still haven't received a reply.

Explanation

The statement suggests that the person has sent three messages or letters, but they have not received a response yet. This implies that the statement is true, as it confirms the lack of reply despite multiple attempts to communicate.

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10. I can't afford that ring. It costs too much.

Explanation

The statement "I can't afford that ring. It costs too much" implies that the speaker does not have enough money to purchase the ring because it is expensive. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that the statement is accurate.

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11. I wrote to my friend last week. She hasn't answered my letter yet. I have been waiting for a reply.

Explanation

The statement is true because the speaker wrote to their friend last week and has been waiting for a reply, indicating that the friend has not yet answered the letter.

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12. In the last fifty years, medical scientists are making many important discoveries.

Explanation

The statement "In the last fifty years, medical scientists are making many important discoveries" implies that medical scientists are currently making important discoveries. However, the use of the present continuous tense suggests ongoing action, which may not be true. Therefore, the statement is false as it overgeneralizes the current progress of medical scientists' discoveries.

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13. My sister phoned. She's picking me up from school today.  

Explanation

The statement "My sister phoned. She's picking me up from school today" implies that the speaker's sister has called to inform them that she will be picking them up from school. Therefore, the statement is true.

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14. The telephone is ringing four times in the last hour, and each time it has been for my office mate.

Explanation

The statement contradicts itself by saying that the telephone has been ringing four times in the last hour, but each time it has been for the office mate. This implies that the telephone has been ringing for the office mate four times in the last hour, which means it cannot be false. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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15. We have had three major snowstorms so far this winter. I wonder how many more we will have.  

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The statement suggests that there have already been three major snowstorms this winter, and the speaker is wondering if there will be more. Therefore, the correct answer is "True" because it aligns with the information provided in the statement.

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16. A: Have you been able to reach Sophie on the phone yet? B: Not yet. I am trying for the last twenty minutes, but all I get is a busy signal.  

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The given answer is False. This is because B states that they have been trying to reach Sophie on the phone for the last twenty minutes, but all they get is a busy signal. This implies that B has not been able to reach Sophie on the phone yet.

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17. A: Are you studying History this semester? B: No, I'm taking it already. I took it last semester. This semester I'm going to take Geography.

Explanation

The given answer is false because B states that they are not studying History this semester and instead, they are going to take Geography. This contradicts the statement made in the question, which implies that B is currently studying History.

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18. After six days of rain, I'm glad that the sun shines again today.

Explanation

The statement says that the sun shines again today after six days of rain. This implies that there was no sun for the past six days. Therefore, the correct answer is False, as it contradicts the statement.

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19. A: Mr. Thomas is a good PE teacher. How long has he been at this school? B: He teaches here for twenty-five years.  

Explanation

The statement "He teaches here for twenty-five years" contradicts the question "How long has he been at this school?" The question is asking for the duration of Mr. Thomas' tenure at the school, but the statement only provides information about how long he has been teaching there. Therefore, the answer is false.

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20. In 10 years time, she is going to be a successful designer.  

Explanation

The statement suggests that in 10 years, she will be a successful designer. However, since the answer is "False," it implies that the statement is incorrect. Therefore, it can be inferred that she will not be a successful designer in 10 years.

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Please be quiet. I am trying to concentrate.  
A: What are you doing?...
The telephone has been ringing for almost a minute. Why doesn't...
It's ten P.M. I have been studying for two hours and probably won't...
Diane washes her hair every other day or so.
This is Andi, my roommate. He is liking to watch television, listen to...
The boys are playing soccer now. They have been playing for almost two...
Every morning, the sun is shining in my bedroom window and is waking...
I have written them three times, but I still haven't received a reply.
I can't afford that ring. It costs too much.
I wrote to my friend last week. She hasn't answered my letter yet. I...
In the last fifty years, medical scientists are making many important...
My sister phoned. She's picking me up from school today.  
The telephone is ringing four times in the last hour, and each time it...
We have had three major snowstorms so far this winter. I wonder how...
A: Have you been able to reach Sophie on the phone yet?...
A: Are you studying History this semester?...
After six days of rain, I'm glad that the sun shines again today.
A: Mr. Thomas is a good PE teacher. How long has he been at this...
In 10 years time, she is going to be a successful...
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