Trivia On Verb Tenses: MCQ Test! Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which is the correct past tense of the word play?
- A.
Played
- B.
Will play
- C.
Plays
Correct Answer
A. PlayedExplanation
The correct past tense of the word "play" is "played." This is the correct form to use when referring to an action that occurred in the past. "Will play" is the future tense, indicating an action that will happen in the future. "Plays" is the present tense, used to describe actions that are happening currently.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Carmen __________ at the book later. (future tense of look)
- A.
Look
- B.
Looked
- C.
Will look
Correct Answer
C. Will lookExplanation
In this sentence, the verb "look" needs to be in the future tense to match the time frame indicated by the word "later". The correct future tense form of "look" is "will look".Rate this question:
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- 3.
What correct tense is the following word that is underlined? Abby listened to the teacher.
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Future tense
- C.
Present tense
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The word "listened" indicates an action that has already happened in the past. Therefore, the correct tense for the underlined word is past tense.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What part of verb tense is the underlined word below? Julie walks to the park everyday.
- A.
Future tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Past tense
Correct Answer
B. Present tenseExplanation
The underlined word "walks" indicates present tense. This is because it refers to an action that is currently happening or is a habitual action.Rate this question:
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- 5.
She __________ the school with a tardy.(past tense of enter)
- A.
Will enter
- B.
Enters
- C.
Entered
Correct Answer
C. EnteredExplanation
The correct answer is "entered" because the sentence is in the past tense and requires the past tense form of the verb "enter."Rate this question:
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- 6.
What tense is the phrase underlined below? She will talk to her mom privately.
- A.
Future tense
- B.
Past tense
- C.
Present tense
Correct Answer
A. Future tenseExplanation
The phrase "She will talk to her mom privately" indicates an action that will happen in the future. The use of the auxiliary verb "will" before the main verb "talk" indicates that the action has not yet occurred. Therefore, the tense of the phrase is future tense.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the correct present tense of the word call?
- A.
Calls
- B.
Will call
- C.
Called
Correct Answer
A. CallsExplanation
The correct present tense of the word "call" is "calls." This is because when using the present tense, we add an "s" to the base form of the verb for third person singular subjects. In this case, "calls" is the correct form to use when referring to he, she, or it.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What verb tense is the underlined word in the sentence below? She yawned all day.
- A.
Present tense
- B.
Past tense
- C.
Future tense
Correct Answer
B. Past tenseExplanation
The underlined word "yawned" is in the past tense. This is indicated by the "-ed" ending, which is a common marker for past tense verbs in English. The sentence describes an action that has already happened in the past, so the past tense is used.Rate this question:
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- 9.
She will finish her homework at school.
- A.
Future tense
- B.
Past tense
- C.
Present tense
Correct Answer
A. Future tenseExplanation
The correct answer is "future tense" because the sentence states that she will finish her homework at school, indicating that the action of finishing her homework will happen in the future.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Brigida studied really hard.
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Future tense
- C.
Present tense
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The correct answer is "past tense" because the sentence states that Brigida studied really hard, indicating that the action of studying occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The class helps the kindergartners get ready for the 1st grade.
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
Correct Answer
B. Present tenseExplanation
The given correct answer is "present tense" because the statement is describing what the class currently does. The verb "helps" indicates an action that is happening in the present.Rate this question:
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- 12.
He had used his last paper.
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The correct answer is "past tense" because the phrase "had used" indicates that the action of using the last paper occurred in the past. The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Carmen folds origami paper.
- A.
Future tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Past tense
Correct Answer
B. Present tenseExplanation
The correct answer is present tense because the sentence "Carmen folds origami paper" is describing an action that is happening currently or regularly. The present tense is used to indicate actions that are ongoing or habitual in the present time.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The car crashed to the small mini van in the corner.
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Future tense
- C.
Present tense
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The given sentence "The car crashed to the small mini van in the corner" is in the past tense. This is evident from the use of the past tense verb "crashed" which indicates that the action of the car crashing into the mini van has already occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Siranem will look at the grades next week
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
Correct Answer
C. Future tenseExplanation
The correct answer is "future tense" because the sentence states that Siranem will look at the grades next week. This indicates that the action of looking at the grades will happen in the future.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb (taking or took) Please stop _________(taking/took) your sisters toys.
Correct Answer
Please stop taking your sisters toys.Explanation
The correct verb to use in this sentence is "taking." The sentence is a request for someone to cease the action of taking their sister's toys. The present participle form of the verb "take" is used to indicate an ongoing action, which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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