Verb Tense Consistency Quiz Questions And Answers

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1. The mouse ____________________ the cheese and ran away.

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In this sentence, the verb "sniffed" is the correct answer because it is in the past tense and agrees with the subject "mouse". The sentence describes a completed action in the past, where the mouse sniffed the cheese and then ran away.

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Hey, check out this awesome 'verb tense consistency quiz' that is given below. We have covered a number of topics of English grammar in quizzes previously. This time,... see morewe will ask you questions on Verb tense consistency in this quiz. The term refers to using the same tense throughout a clause without having one time period being described in two different tenses. Let's start the quiz and see how you perform. Good luck!
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2. Which of the following uses verb tenses correctly?

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The correct answer is "If it continues to snow, the district will call off school." This sentence uses the present tense "continues" to indicate a condition that is ongoing in the present, and the future tense "will call" to indicate a future action that will happen if the condition is met. The use of these verb tenses is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning clearly.

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3. I danced almost all night. Then I _______________ I had to wake up early the next day.

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The correct answer is "remembered" because the sentence is in the past tense and the word "then" indicates a sequence of events. Therefore, the verb should also be in the past tense to maintain consistency.

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4. The vampire walked down the master staircase. He _____________________ at his next victims.

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The correct answer is "smiled" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "walked" is also in the past tense. Therefore, the vampire's action of smiling should also be in the past tense to maintain grammatical consistency.

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5. Which of the following uses verb tenses correctly?

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The correct answer is "During the movie, Sam stood up and dropped his popcorn." This sentence uses the past tense correctly by using "stood" and "dropped" to describe actions that happened in the past. The other options either use present tense or mix different tenses, which makes them grammatically incorrect.

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6. Which one of the following uses verb tenses correctly?

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The correct answer is "When Mary gets here, everyone will stare." This sentence uses the present simple tense ("gets") to indicate a future event and the future simple tense ("will stare") to express a future action. The use of these verb tenses correctly conveys the idea that when Mary arrives, everyone will look at her.

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7. Yesterday we walked to school but later we rode the bus home. Is this statement correct?

Explanation

The statement is correct because it states that "Yesterday we walked to school but later we rode the bus home." This implies that the action of walking to school and riding the bus home both occurred on the same day, which is a valid sequence of events.

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8. About noon the sky darkened, a breeze sprang up, and a low rumble announces the approaching storm. Is this statement correct?

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The statement is incorrect because it states that the sky darkened, a breeze sprang up, and a low rumble announced the approaching storm. However, the correct form of the verb should be "announced" instead of "announces" to maintain grammatical consistency.

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9. The instructor explains the diagram to students that asked questions during the lecture. Is this statement correct?

Explanation

The statement is correct. It indicates that the instructor is providing an explanation of the diagram to the students who asked questions during the lecture. This is a common practice in educational settings to ensure that students understand the material being presented.

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10. If the club limited its membership, it will have to raise its dues. Is this statement correct?

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The statement is incorrect. If the club limited its membership, it may not necessarily have to raise its dues. The club could choose to raise dues as a way to compensate for potential lost revenue from a smaller membership, but it is not a requirement. The decision to raise dues would depend on various factors such as the club's financial situation, expenses, and budgetary needs.

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The mouse ____________________ the cheese and ran away.
Which of the following uses verb tenses correctly?
I danced almost all night. Then I _______________ I had to wake...
The vampire walked down the master staircase....
Which of the following uses verb tenses correctly?
Which one of the following uses verb tenses correctly?
Yesterday we walked to school but later we rode the bus home. Is...
About noon the sky darkened, a breeze sprang up, and a low rumble...
The instructor explains the diagram to students that asked...
If the club limited its membership, it will have to...
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