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CBSE
Class 8 English
Tenses
Quiz 5
Tense is defined as that form of a ________ which expresses the _____ and _____ of an action or event.
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verb, person, number
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verb, time, position
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verb, time, state
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None of the above
Explanation
Let us look at an example.
He is working.
The above-mentioned sentence is in the present continuous tense because we see that the verb 'working' is in the continuous form and 'is' is the third person singular present of 'be'. This particular tense is used to talk about
something that is happening at the moment of speaking. Hence clearly a tense is that form of a verb that expresses time and state of an action or an event making option C the correct answer.
Options A and B are incorrect because the tense of a sentence does not express the person, number or position of an action or an event. (Refer to the example given to get a better understanding.)
Option D is incorrect because we've already chosen the correct answer.
Choose the correct present perfect or present perfect continuous form of the verb from the given options.
How many trophies __________ she __________? Three so far.
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Did, win
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Have, won
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Has, win
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Has, won
Explanation
NOTE: 'Three so far' explains that the action of 'winning' has ended. Hence, we will fill in the blanks with the present perfect tense.
Option A - 'Did', 'win', are used in past tense and not in present perfect tense. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option B - 'Have' is the plural form of the auxiliary verb which is used with a plural subject only. As 'she' is the singular subject, we can't use 'have' here. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Win' is used to describe a sentence in the simple present tense. Hence, 'has', 'win' can't be used here. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D - As 'she' is the third person singular subject, we can use 'has' which is the singular form of the auxiliary/helping verb. The present perfect tense requires the verb in the past participle form, hence, 'won' is correct. Thus option D is the correct answer.
'How many trophies did she win? Three so far.'
Change the following into present continuous tense:
The boys play in the garden.
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The boys is playing in the garden.
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The boys were playing in the garden.
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The boys are playing in the garden.
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The boys have been playing in the garden.
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Option C
is correct. The present continuous is usually written as: am/is/are + present participle (base form of verb + -ing). In the given sentence, "play" is the present simple of the infinitive "to play" and the number is Plural. Thus, the present continuous tense of "to play" in this sentence is "are playing" and the resulting answer is:
The boys are playing in the garden
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Option A
is incorrect. "Is" can only be used when the noun is singular. However, in the given sentence, the noun "boys" is plural.
Option B
is incorrect as it is in past continuous.
Option D
is incorrect as it is in present perfect continuous.
Choose the correct present perfect or present perfect continuous form of the verb from the given options.
I ___________ my e-mail to my pen friend yet.
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Didn't finish
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Haven't finish
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Didn't finished
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Haven't finished
Explanation
NOTE: 'The word 'yet' explains that the sentence is in the present perfect tense. Present perfect tense is used when the action has started in the past and has ended in the present.
Option A - 'Didn't finish' is used to represent a sentence in the simple past tense. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option B - 'Haven't finish' is grammatically incorrect as to describe the sentence in the present perfect tense, we need the verb in the past participle form and not the original form 'finish'. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Didin't finished' is grammatically incorrect as 'didn't' is used for the past tense and for present perfect tense, we need 'has/have' instead of 'did'. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Haven't finished' is used to describe the sentence is the present perfect tense. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
'I haven't finished my e-mail to my pen friend yet.'
Choose the correct past perfect or past perfect continuous form of the verb from the given options.
There were no shops in the village. They all ____________ down.
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Did close
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Were closing
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Have closed
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Had closed
Explanation
NOTE: The action of closing the shops happened before knowing that there were no shops. Hence, we will use the past perfect tense here.
Option A - 'Did close' can be used in the simple past tense to emphasise the verb. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option B - 'Were closing' is used to represent the sentence in the past continuous tense (action continuing in the past). Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Have closed' is used to represent the sentence in the present perfect tense. It is used to explain an action that has been completed in the present. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Had' closed' is used to represent the sentence in the past perfect tense. It is used to explain an action that was completed in the past before the other action (here). Hence, option D is the correct answer.
'There were no shops in the village. They all had closed down.'
Choose the correct simple past or past continuous form of the verb from the given options.
My uncle, who lives in New York _________ me a T-shirt but it _________ of the wrong size.
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Sent, was being
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Was being, was sending
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Sent, was
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Was sending, was
Explanation
NOTE: As the speaker already knows that the t-shirt is of the wrong size, we can understand that the action was completed in the past. Hence, we will use the simple past tense to fill in the blanks.
Option A - 'Sent' is the past form of the verb 'send', but 'was being' is used to define the sentence in the past continuous tense. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option B - 'Was being, was sending' are both used to define the sentence in the past continuous tense. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option D - 'Was' is the past form of 'be verb'. However, 'was sending' is used to define the action in the past continuous tense. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Option C - 'Sent' is the past form of the verb 'send' and 'was' is the past form of the 'be verb'. As both the verbs represent the sentence in the simple past tense, we can use 'sent, was' here. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
'My uncle, who lives in New York sent me a T-shirt but it was of the wrong size.'
Choose the correct present perfect or present perfect continuous form of the verb from the given options.
Steven Spielberg is a film director. He _______ a lot of famous films.
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Is making
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Made
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Has been making
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Has made
Explanation
NOTE: As the given sentences are facts, we can understand that the sentences will have information that is true and complete. Hence, we will use the present perfect tense to fill in the blank.
Option A - 'Is making' is used to describe the action in a sentence in the present continuous tense. As the director is not making films at the moment, we can't use 'is making' here. Thus option A is incorrect
Option B - 'Made' is the past form of the verb 'make'. As the sentence is in the present perfect tense, we can't use 'made' here. Thus option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Has been making' is used to describe the sentence in the present perfect continuous tense. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - The subject of the sentence 'he' is third person singular and hence we can use the auxiliary 'has' which is in the singular form. As the present perfect tense requires the verb to be in the past participle form, 'made' is correct. Thus option D is the correct answer.
'Steven Spielberg is a film director. He has made a lot of famous films.'
Choose the correct simple past or past continuous form of the verb from the given options.
Rashmi _________ in the park when she _________ a wallet.
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Was walking, was finding
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Was walking, found
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Walked, found
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Walked, was finding
Explanation
NOTE: As the sentence indicates time 'when', we can understand that - when an action was happening in the past, another action took place. Hence, we will use past continuous for the first clause and simple past for the second clause.
Option A - 'Was walking, was finding' are both used to represent past continuous tense. As we need simple past tense for the second clause, we can't use 'was finding' here. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option C - 'Walked, found' are both used to represent the sentence in the simple past tense. As we need the first clause to be in the past continuous tense, we can't use 'walked' here. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option B - 'Was walking' explains that the action in the first action was continuing (past continuous tense) while the second happened. 'Found' explains that the action was completed (simple past tense). Thus option B is the correct answer.
'Rashmi was walking in the park when she found a wallet.'
Choose the correct simple past or past continuous form of the verb from the given options.
I __________ all the answers in today's test.
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Was knowing
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Knew
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Did know
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Known
Explanation
NOTE: The words 'today's test' explain that action is done already. Hence, we will fill in the blank with the simple past tense.
Option A - 'Was knowing' is used to define the sentence in the past continuous tense. We use the past continuous tense to explain the continuation of the action in the past. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option C - 'Did know' is grammatically incorrect here, as 'did' is used to emphasise the action. Here, the sentence wants the verb to be in the past form without an auxiliary or a helping verb. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Known' is the past participle form of the verb 'know'. As we need the past form, we can't use 'known' here. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Option B - '
Knew’ is the past form of 'know'. As the sentence requires the verb in simple past tense we can use ‘knew’ here. Hence option B is the correct answer.
'I knew all the answers in today's test.'
Choose the correct present perfect or present perfect continuous form of the verb from the given options.
Ankit and his family _______ in Europe for three weeks.
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Have been travelling
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Have travelling
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Been travelling
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Had travelling
Explanation
NOTE: As the given sentence explains the start time of the action, but not the end time, the verb will be in the present perfect continuous tense.
Option B - Present perfect continuous tense requires 'been' to explain the continuation of the action from past till present. We can't use 'have travelling' as it is grammmatically incorrect. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Been travelling' is grammatically incorrect as without the auxiliary 'has/have'. Thus 'been travelling' can't describe the sentence in the present perfect continuous tense. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Had travelling' is grammatically incorrect as 'had' is used for past and not present. And, present perfect continuous tense requires 'has/have + been and the verb in the participle form.' Therefore, Option D is incorrect.
Option A - 'Have been travelling' is used to describe the action of the sentence in the present perfect continuous tense. Hence option A is the correct answer.
'Ankit and his family have been travelling in Europe for three weeks.'
Choose the correct past perfect or past perfect continuous form of the verb from the given options.
Mrs. Kapoor was worried because her husband __________.
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Hasn't phoned
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Wasn't phoning
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Hadn't phoned
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Didn't phones
Explanation
NOTE: Looking at the sentence, we can understand that there are two actions. 'Mrs. Kapoor was worried' because an action happened in the past. Hence, we will use the past perfect tense to fill in the blank.
Option A - 'Hasn't phoned' is used to represent the sentence in the present perfect tense. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option B - 'Wasn't phoning' is used to represent the sentence in the past continuous tense, to explain an action that was continuing in the past. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option D - 'Didn't phones' is grammatically incorrect as even in simple past tense, we don't use the verb with 's/es'. Hence, option D is incorrect
Option C - 'Hadn't phoned' is used to represent an action that was completed in the past before 'Mrs. Kapoor was worried'. Thus, it defines the sentence in the past perfect tense. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
'Mrs. Kapoor was worried because her husband hadn't phoned.'
Fill in the blank with a suitable tense form:
We _________ with our grandparents next week.
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Will stay
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Will staying
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Stays
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Stay
Explanation
Option B - In order to form the sentence in the future continuous tense, we need - 'will' + 'be' + 'verb+ing'. Thus 'will staying' is grammatically incorrect. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Stays' is used to represent the sentence in the simple present tense. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Stay' is used to represent the sentence in the simple present tense. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option A - 'Will stay' is used to represent the sentence in the simple future tense.
'We will stay with our grandparents next week.'
Choose the best option from the options given below to complete the sentence:
'When you see Ann, can you ask her to phone me?' 'Sure, _____ her.'
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I ask
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I'm going to ask
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I'll ask
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Asked
Explanation
The simple future tense is used to express an action that will occur or happen in the future. The format for simple future tense - will + base form of the verb.
'Ask' is the base form of the verb 'ask.
Thus, option C is the correct answer according to the rules.
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb:
Lack of iodine________ goitre.
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causes
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cause
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in causing
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is caused
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Option A is the correct answer because 'cause' here is used as a verb, and "causes' is the third person present form of the verb which means to make happen, hence it is correct.
Option B is incorrect because it is a noun and not a verb.
Option C is incorrect because 'in causing' is to be followed by a "to".
Option D is incorrect because "is caused" is in the past tense while the statement is in present.
Choose the correct future form of the verb from the given options.
What ________ the life __________ like on Earth in $$2050$$?
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Does, be
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Will, be
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Is, being
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Will, to be
Explanation
Option A - 'Does, be' is used in the present tense. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option C - 'Is, being' is used in the present continuous tense. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Will, to be' can't be used here. 'To be' means 'to exist'. However, we need a verb and not an infinitive. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Option B - 'Will, be' can be used to explain the subject's state of being in the simple future tense. Thus option B is the correct answer.
'What will the life be like on Earth in 2050?'
Fill in the blank using the correct tense form:
Proteins ________ carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
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contains
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containing
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contain
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contained
Explanation
The verb, 'contain' means 'have or hold (someone or something) within'. The given sentence is a factual statement. The simple present tense is used to express general truths/ facts.
Option B is in present continuous tense. Option D is in simple past tense. Hence these options are incorrect.
Of the given options, A and C are in simple present tense. Option A is incorrect as the word 'contains', with the letter 's' is used with a singular subject. The subject, 'proteins' is in plural form. The simple present tense form of the verb, when used along with a plural subject, will not have the letter 's'. Hence, option C is correct.
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb given in the bracket [3]:
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were now lying
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now lay
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had now lain
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are now lying
Explanation
The given passage is narrating a story, so the actions that have happened are in the past.
Option A: 'Were now lying' is in the past continuous tense. It describes a continuous action that happened in the past. ('now' is an adverb and does not affect the tense)
It agrees to the sentence in tense as well as in meaning: the mama and baby tiger were lying down underneath a tree. Hence option A is correct.
Option B: 'Now lay' is not appropriate here. 'Lay' and 'lie' are two different verbs. The latter is to be used here.
'Lay' is a verb used when it has an object; it means 'to put something down carefully in a flat position', so it must have an object to put down: she lay the book on the table.
'Lie' means to place yourself on a flat surface, as in to rest or sleep.
Hence option B is incorrect.
Option C: 'Had now lain' is in the past perfect tense. It describes an action that completed in the past, before another action took place. But, there is no other action that takes place in relation to 'lying down', hence C is incorrect.
Option D: 'Are now lying' refers to present continuous, whereas the action happened in the past. So, option D is incorrect.
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb given in the bracket [1]:
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is
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was
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were
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had been
Explanation
The subject of the sentence is "Mama tiger and baby tiger'. As the subject is plural, the verb should also be in plural form.
The verbs, 'is' and 'was' in options A and B are singular verbs. They cannot be used with the plural subject. Hence, these options are incorrect.
Option C: The verb, 'were' is a plural verb in past tense. It can be used along with the above-said plural subject.
Option D: The verb, 'had been' is in past perfect tense. Past perfect tense is used to denote an action completed before a certain time in the past. This verb can be used along with the above-said plural subject.
Hence, both options C and D are correct for the blank no. (1). However, the blank no. (2) indicates the use of the auxiliary 'have' in the next sentence. This indicates perfect tense. For uniformity of language across the passage, the first sentence also should follow the perfect tense. Hence, option D is more appropriate.
Choose the correct future form of the verb from the given options.
Lilia ___________ home in time for dinner tonight.
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Isn't
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Isn't being
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Won't be
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Not will be
Explanation
Option A - 'Isn't' is the auxiliary verb which is used to represent present tense. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option B - 'Isn't being' is used to represent the action in present continuous tense. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option D - 'Not' is used after the auxiliaries/helping verbs, for example, 'Can't, shouldn't' etc. Though 'not will be' represents future tense, it is hence grammatically incorrect. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option C - 'Won't be' is used to represent the sentence in the simple future tense. 'Not' is used to make the sentence negative here. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
'Lilia won't be home in time for dinner tonight.'
Choose the best option from the options given below to complete the sentence:
Don't take that newspaper away. ______ it.
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I read
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I'm going to read
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I've not read
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Reading
Explanation
The present perfect tense is used here to denote the events that have not occurred up to now. The format for present perfect tense in negative - subject + has/have + not + past participle + object.
The given sentence has two answers. It can be completed by using present perfect tense thus option C.
It can also be completed by using future tense whose formula is subject + be going to + base form of the verb.
Hence, options B and C are the correct answers.
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb given in the bracket [6]:
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wake
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woke
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had waken
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were waking
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb given in the bracket [12]:
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have
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had
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had had
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has
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms.
I __________ a lot of novels after my exams.
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Read
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Shall reading
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Am going to read
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Will reading
Explanation
Option C is the correct answer because it is in the future continuous form.
Option A is incorrect because the question requires a word in the future tense and 'read' can only be either in the present or the past tense as both are spelt the same.
Options B and D are incorrect because they are grammatically incorrect options.
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms.
I __________ as soon as I have finished my work.
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Leave
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Shall leaving
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Am going to leaving
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Shall leave
Explanation
Option D is correct because 'shall' is used with first person pronouns (i.e. I and we).
Option A is incorrect because it is in the simple present tense form and not in the future tense.
Option B is incorrect in itself because 'shall be leaving' is the correct usage.
Option C is incorrect as well because 'am going to leave' is the correct usage.
Fill in the blanks using the most appropriate future tense forms:
Where __________ you __________ this evening- to Nirula's or McDonald's?
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Do, go
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Are, going
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Will, go
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Shall, go
Explanation
The traditional rule is that 'shall' is used with first person pronouns (i.e. I and we) to form the future tense, while 'will' is used with second and third person pronouns (i.e. you, he, she, it, they) to express a future action. Thus option C is the correct answer and option D is incorrect.
The verb in the first blank must be an auxiliary (modal) verb, and the verb in the second blank must be the main verb. The auxiliary helps the main verb by determining the tense of a sentence.
Options C and D: 'You' is a second person pronoun. Hence the preferred auxiliary verb is 'will', as opposed to 'shall'. When 'shall' is used in this context, it means a duty or obligation. But, the given sentence simply asks about the future plans.
Hence option C is correct and D is incorrect.
Options A and B: The verbs 'do' and 'are' refer to the simple present and present continuous forms, respectively. The question specifically calls for future tense forms, hence A and B are incorrect.
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
I ______ to Srinagar this weekend. I have got my flight tickets and hotel reservation.
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am travelling
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travel
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going to travel
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would travelling
Explanation
The clue for the answer is in the second sentence. The words,
"have+got" ('got' is the past participle of the verb 'get') in the second sentence convey that it is in present perfect tense. It conveys that certain travel arrangements (booking flights and reserving hotels) have been made. This suggests that the first sentence talks about a travel which is yet to happen. Hence, the first sentence is in future tense.
Option A: The present continuous form, "I am travelling" refers to the future due to the words, "this weekend". It indicates that the speaker has already decided to travel to Srinagar this weekend.
Hence, this option is correct.
Option B: The phrase "I travel" is in simple present tense which conveys that the speaker regularly travels. This cannot refer to a future event which is to happen at a specific time i.e "this weekend". Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option C: The phrase, "I going to travel" is grammatically incorrect as the auxiliary verb, "am" is missing. The correct usage would be: "I am going to travel". Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D:
The phrase, "I would travelling" is grammatically incorrect as the auxiliary verb, "be" is missing. The correct usage would be: "I would be travelling". Hence, this option is incorrect.
Choose the best option to complete the given sentence.
They were surprised to know that Ajay ______ for the team.
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has selected
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had selected
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had been selected
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have been selected
Explanation
As the sentence is in the past tense and someone else had performed the act of selecting Ajay, option C, had been selected, is the correct answer.
Options A and B are incorrect as they mean that Ajay has or had performed the act of selection, instead of being selected himself, which would change the meaning of the sentence.
Option D, 'have been selected' indicates the selection of more than one person and is incorrect because the subject 'Ajay' is singular.
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb given in the bracket [16]:
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says
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said
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say
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had said
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Option B: Blank no. 16 contains a quoted speech "Watch." This is spoken by the mama tiger. The verb in the blank should be a reporting verb, because the passage is directly quoting someone's speech, in the third person point of view.
A reporting verb is generally in the past tense, and this passage is also a narration of something that has happened in the past.
So, 'said' is the right answer.
Hence option B is correct.
Options A and C: 'Says' and 'say' both refer to the present tense, but the events have already happened, and are being narrator by the author of this passage. So options A and C are incorrect.
Option D: 'Had said' refers to the past perfect tense. It is used when one action has completed before another begins. It does not agree to the given situation. Hence D is incorrect.
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms.
You've got an appointment with Mr. Sharma? Wait a while. He ___________ probably ___________ at $$5$$ o'clock.
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Shall, arrive
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Is, arriving
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Is, going to arrive
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Will, arrive
Explanation
We use the simple future tense to talk about an action or condition that will begin and end in the future, here, the arrival of Mr. Sharma at 5 o'clock. The formula for the simple future is will + [root form of verb]. The root form of "arrive" is "arrive". Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.
Fill in the blank using appropriate tense forms from the options given.
You cannot keep healthy unless you _________ your meals at proper intervals.
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Take
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Takes
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Took
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Had taken
Explanation
The zero conditional is used for when the time being referred to is now or always and the situation is real and possible. The zero conditional is often used to refer to general truths. The tense in both parts of the sentence is the simple present. In zero conditional sentences with a negative connotation, the word "unless" is used. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense form.
You will get drenched if you __________ out.
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Go
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Are going
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Shall go
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Will go
Explanation
The type 1 conditional is used to refer to the present or future where the situation is real. The type 1 conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable result. In these sentences the if clause is in the simple present(if you go out), and the main clause is in the simple future(you will get drenched). Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.
Fill in the blank using appropriate tense forms from the options given.
If Urvashi comes to me, I ___________ her.
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Help
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Helps
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Have helped
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Shall help
Explanation
The type 1 conditional is used to refer to the present or future where the situation is real. The type 1 conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable result. In these sentences the if clause is in the simple present(if Urvashi comes to me), and the main clause is in the simple future(I shall help her). Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.
Select the correct tense form from the given options to replace the underlined word in the given sentence which has been placed incorrectly.
I wish that I
will be
an Apsara$$!$$
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Am
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Was
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Were
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Have been
Explanation
Option C is the correct answer because when somebody wishes about being something, they always refer to the past, here it is used to hypothesize about being an Apsara, so it is correct to use I "were" as it is the first person past tense verb.
Option A is incorrect because "am" is used to state that she is an Apsara in the present which is incorrect.
Option B is incorrect because she wishes to be an Apsara, not that she was an Apsara in the past and is not interested anymore.
Option D is incorrect because it is in present continuous tense which is incorrect because the wish is made with respect to the past and the present.
Fill in the blank using appropriate tense forms from the options given:
Take another pen for your exam, in case, one __________.
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Stop
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Stops
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Stopped
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Has stopped
Explanation
We use 'in case' to talk about things we should do in order to be prepared for possible future situations, like the pen stopping. The conditional clause takes on the simple present tense for precaution in the present. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to condition, hence they're incorrect.
Fill in the blank using appropriate tense forms from the options given:
You should reach there in time, to ____________ the matter with him.
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Discuss
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Will discuss
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Discussed
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Had discussed
Explanation
The to-infinitive is used in many sentence constructions, often expressing the purpose of something or someone's opinion about something, here reaching in time in order to discuss a matter. The to-infinitive consists of to + root verb, here, to + discuss. Hence, Option A is correct.
The rest of the options do not follow the same structure, hence they're incorrect.
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms.
I _________ my bedroom this Sunday. Would you like to come and see?
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Paint
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Shall painting
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Painted
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Am going to paint
Explanation
Option D is the correct answer as it is in the future continuous tense and gives the sentence a complete meaning.
Options A and C are incorrect because the question specifically requires the blank to be filled in the future tense forms and these options are in the simple present and simple past forms respectively.
Option B is incorrect as it is grammatically incorrect by itself. 'Shall' should be accompanied by 'be' if it is going to be followed by a word in the continuous form.
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms.
When ___________? I have to pick my daughter from school.
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Does the programme finished
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Will the programme finish
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Has the programme finished
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Shall the programme finishing
Explanation
We use the simple future tense to talk about an action or condition that will begin and end in the future, here, the finishing of the programme. The formula for the simple future is will + [root form of verb]. The root form of "finish" is "finish". Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms.
It's very cold today. _________ a cup of tea?
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Shall we have
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Will we have
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Do we have
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Are we having
Explanation
Option A is the correct answer because 'shall' is used to make suggestions or offers as is seen in the question.
Because of the above-stated reason, option B is incorrect.
Options C and D are incorrect because they are in the present tense forms while the question requires it to be in the future tense.
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the following sentence:
I _______ the room before I left.
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had locked
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have been locking
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always lock
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am going to lock
Explanation
The given sentence is in past tense, as the words "before I left" suggest.
Hence, the verb in the blank will also be in past tense, as it indicates an action that happened before another past action 'left'.
Option A: 'Had locked' is in past perfect tense. This tense means 'past of the past'. It indicates an action that happened shortly before another action took place. This is similar to the given sentence, which also indicates an action before another "before I left'.
Hence A is the correct option.
Option B: 'Have been locking' is in the present perfect continuous tense. It indicates an action that began sometime in the past and is still continuing in the present. This tense isn't relevant here, hence B is incorrect.
Option C: 'Always lock' is in simple present tense. It refers to an action that's a daily habit, or a custom. But the given sentence refers to a past action. Hence C is incorrect.
Option D: 'Am going to lock' is in future tense, whereas the sentence is in past. Hence D is incorrect.
Replace the underlined tense form with the correct option:
The guests
just left
when I entered Sunny's house.
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just leave
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have just left
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had just left
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had just been left
Explanation
The sentence states two actions such that one takes place immediately after another. Also, these actions have taken place in the past, as implied by the verb "entered" (and 'just left').
The past perfect tense is used to indicate that an action was completed in the past before another action commenced or took place.
This is quite similar to the given sentence, where one event 'the guests (left)' takes place before another 'I entered...house'. Hence the underlined verb form must be in the past perfect tense. (Past perfect means past of the past.) 'Just left' is not in the required tense form. Hence it must be changed.
Option C: 'Had just left' is in the past perfect tense form. Hence this is the correct option.
Option A: 'Just leave' is in the simple present tense, but the given sentence is in the past. Hence A is incorrect.
Option B: 'Have just left' is in the present perfect tense. It is used when an action has completed recently, but it does not relate to the second part of the sentence "when I entered ...". Hence B is incorrect.
Option D: 'Had just been left' is in the passive voice whereas the sentence is in active voice. Hence D is incorrect.
Replace the underlined tense form with the correct option:
If you
will work hard
you will certainly succeed.
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work
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works
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worked
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have worked
Explanation
The given sentence is a type 1 conditional sentence as it begins with 'if'. It states an unreal situation that is likely to happen. For such sentences, the first verb 'to work hard' is in the simple present tense, followed by the next verb "you will...succeed" in the simple future tense. Hence the future form "will work hard" must be replaced with the simple present form: 'work'. So, option A is correct.
Option B: 'Works' is also in the simple present tense, but it's used when the subject is in the third person point of view: he/she works. The subject 'you' is in the second person, hence B is incorrect.
Option C: 'Worked' is in the past tense. But, the sentence is a type 1 conditional, hence 'worked' is not the correct option. (The simple past tense verb is used in a type 2 conditional sentence, followed by the second verb form in the present continuous form.)
Option D: 'Have worked' is in the present perfect tense, which isn't used in conditionals. Hence D is incorrect.
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
I know that I _______ late 2 days ago, but this time I
_______
late.
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Am / were
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Am not / am not
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Was / was
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Wasn't / am
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
Our homework________very difficult yesterday, but today it ___easy.
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Is / is
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Was / is
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Was / was
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Is / was
Replace the underlined tense form with the correct option:
Wait a minute! I
am thinking
, I know the answer.
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thinks
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think
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was thinking
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have been thinking
Explanation
The actions 'to think' and 'to know' must agree in terms of tense, as this sentence refers to a fact, from the speaker's point of view.
Option B: The tense form 'I know' is in simple present; it describes a state or fact. Hence the underlined verb must also be in the same tense form, which is 'I think'. So, option B is correct.
Option A: 'Thinks' is also in the simple present tense but it is used when the subject is in the third person narrative 'he/she thinks'. But, the subject 'I' is in the first person, hence A is incorrect.
Option C: 'Was thinking' is in the past continuous tense whereas the sentence is in present tense. Hence C is incorrect.
Option D: 'Have been thinking' is in the present perfect continuous tense whereas the sentence is in simple present tense. Hence D is incorrect.
Replace the underlined phrase with a suitable option:
Hush! I
am hearing
some noise in the next room.
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heard
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hear
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was hearing
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have been hearing
Explanation
The verbs of sense (see, hear, taste, feel, smell) are generally used in the simple present tense form. The underlined phrase 'am hearing' sounds unnatural in this sentence. Hence it must be changed.
Option B: 'Hear' is a verb in the simple present tense, it agrees to the sentence as the sentence itself is in the present tense. Hence B is the correct option.
Option A: 'Heard' is in the simple past whereas the sentence is in the present tense.
Options C and D: Similarly, 'was hearing' is in the past continuous tense and 'have been hearing' is in the present perfect continuous tense. As mentioned earlier, the verbs of sense are not used in the continuous form. The exclamation 'Hush!' also suggests that the action 'I hear' is in the immediate present.
Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
A: __________was she born?
B: She ______ born in New Zeland.
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Where / was
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Where / were
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When / were
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When / was
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the given sentence:
Tom is away on holiday. He ________ to Srinagar.
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will go
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is going
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has gone
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has went
Explanation
The first sentence "Tom is away on holiday" implies the tense of the second sentence. The former states that 'Tom' is already on holiday.
Option C: 'Has gone' is in the present perfect tense. It indicates an action that happened sometime in the past, but has an effect on the present. In other words, 'Tom went to Srinagar (an action that happened in the past), and he is on holiday (the state in the present).'
Hence, option C is correct.
Option A: 'Will go' states the future, an action that is yet to happen. But the action has already happened, as 'Tom' is already on holiday. Hence option A is incorrect.
Option B: 'Is going' is in the present continuous tense. It states an action that is happening now. But the action 'to go to Srinagar' is in the past. Hence B is incorrect.
Option D: 'Has went' is grammatically incorrect. 'Has' forms a present perfect tense, using the past participle form of a verb ('gone') and 'went' is the simple past tense verb, which does not use an auxiliary 'has'. Hence, D is incorrect.
Which of the following is an example of present indefinite tense?
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I went to office yesterday.
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I go to office everyday
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I had been to office
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I am going to office
Explanation
Option B: The present indefinite tense, or the simple present tense, expresses a daily habit, or a general truth. From these options, 'I go to office everyday' states a daily habit or routine. 'Go' is a simple present tense verb.
Hence it is an example of present indefinite tense and option B is correct.
Option A: 'Went' is a simple past tense verb and this option states an action that happened in the past 'yesterday'.
Option C: 'Had been' is in the past perfect tense and this option states an action that has completed in the past, before another action that took place in the past as well (sequence of events in the past).
Option D: 'Am going' is in the present continuous tense and states an action that is yet to happen.
These options do not state a routine or general truth (present indefinite).
Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
Replace the underlined verb form with the correct option:
The new art gallery
has been
inaugurated yesterday.
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is
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will be
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had been
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was
Explanation
The given sentence is in the past tense. Moreover, the adverb 'yesterday' states that the action 'o be inaugurated' has already completed in the past. Hence the sentence is in simple past tense, as it refers to a past action which has completed.
'Has been' is in the present perfect tense, hence it must be changed.
Option D: 'Was' is in the simple past tense form. It agrees to the given sentence, which is in the same tense. Hence D is correct.
Option A: 'Is' is a simple present tense verb, whereas the sentence is in the past.
Option B: 'Will be' refers to a future action, but the sentence refers to a past action (yesterday).
Option C: 'Had been' is a past perfect tense verb. This form is used to refer to a past action, which took place before another past action. But, in the given sentence, only one action is stated.
Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I've _____ my homework. I _____ it after supper.
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done / done
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did / done
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done / did
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did / did
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