Definition Of Verb In English Quiz
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If he doesn't come in the next 10 minutes, we __________________________ without him.
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Started
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Would start
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Will start
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What do you think a verb is? What did your teacher tell you it is? Find out yourself what is the right and correct definition of a verb in the English language. All the best in this quiz.
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He __________________________ a manager when he was 25.
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Has become
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Became
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Was becoming
Correct Answer
A. BecameExplanation
The correct answer is "became" because it is the simple past tense form of the verb "become" which is used to indicate a change or transformation that happened in the past. In this sentence, it is stating that he achieved the position of a manager at the age of 25.Rate this question:
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__________________________ the details of the proposed merger.
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Let's to discuss
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Let's discuss
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Let's be discussing
Correct Answer
A. Let's discussExplanation
The correct answer is "Let's discuss". This is the most appropriate phrase to use in this context as it suggests a willingness and invitation to engage in a conversation about the details of the proposed merger. The other options, "Let's to discuss" and "Let's be discussing" are grammatically incorrect and do not convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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Our distributor called while I __________________________ to Jim. (I'm no longer talking to Jim)
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Was talking
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Have been talking
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Would be talking
Correct Answer
A. Was talkingExplanation
The correct answer is "was talking". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of talking to Jim was happening at a specific point in the past. The phrase "I'm no longer talking to Jim" indicates that the action has already ended, further supporting the use of the past continuous tense.Rate this question:
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I thought about your proposal, and I think we __________________________ it.
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Accept
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Will have accepted
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Will accept
Correct Answer
A. Will acceptExplanation
The phrase "I thought about your proposal" suggests that the speaker has already considered the proposal. By using "will accept" in the blank, it implies that the speaker has made a decision to accept the proposal in the future. This choice indicates a future action based on the speaker's thought process, making it the most appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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How long _________________ in sales?
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B or C
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Have you worked
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Have you been working
Correct Answer
A. B or CExplanation
The correct answer is "B or C" because both options "have you worked" and "have you been working" are grammatically correct and can be used to ask about the duration of someone's experience in sales. Both options imply that the person has some experience in sales and are asking how long that experience has been.Rate this question:
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I have _________________ your proposal, and I'm quite impressed.
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Reviewed
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Reviewing
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Review
Correct Answer
A. ReviewedExplanation
The correct answer is "reviewed". In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a past action of evaluating or examining the proposal. The use of the past tense indicates that the speaker has already completed the review process and is expressing their positive impression of the proposal.Rate this question:
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The mayor failed __________________________ the striking workers to return to contract talks.
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Persuade
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A or C
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To persuade
Correct Answer
A. To persuadeExplanation
The correct answer is "to persuade." The sentence is expressing that the mayor was unsuccessful in his attempts to convince or influence the striking workers to come back to contract negotiations. The phrase "to persuade" accurately captures this meaning.Rate this question:
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The union __________________________ on Tuesday to resume contract talks.
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Was being agreed to
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Agreed
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Has been agreeing
Correct Answer
A. AgreedExplanation
The correct answer is "agreed". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "agreed" is the correct past tense form of the verb "agree". It indicates that the union reached a consensus to resume contract talks on Tuesday.Rate this question:
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Negotiations __________________________ to continue into the weekend.
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Are expected
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Are expecting
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Expect
Correct Answer
A. Are expectedExplanation
The correct answer is "are expected". In this sentence, the subject "Negotiations" is plural, so we need a plural verb form. "Are expected" is the correct plural form of the verb "to expect". It indicates that the negotiations are anticipated to continue into the weekend.Rate this question:
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