Read the following sentences and identity the verbs in them. Also, state their tense.
1The river flows under the bridge.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "flows" is in the "Simple present" tense.
2I will answer his letter tonight.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "will answer" is in the "Simple future" tense.
3It has been raining all night.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "has been raining" is in the "Present perfect continuous" tense.
4I had finished before he came.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "had finished" is in the "Past perfect" tense.
5He takes little pride in his work.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "takes" is in the "Simple present" tense.
6By this time tomorrow, I will have reached my home.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "will have reached" is in the "Future perfect" tense.
7Mike is waiting for us.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "is waiting" is in the "Present continuous" tense.
8I am hoping to get a raise.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "am hoping" is in the "Present continuous" tense.
9I will have plenty of time tomorrow.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "will have" is in the "Simple future" tense.
10We have heard a strange story.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "have heard" is in the "Present perfect" tense.
Answers
- The river flows under the bridge. — Simple present
- I will answer his letter tonight. — Simple future
- It has been raining all night. — Present perfect continuous
- I had finished before he came. — Past perfect
- He takes little pride in his work. — Simple present
- By this time tomorrow, I will have reached my home. — Future perfect
- Mike is waiting for us. — Present continuous
- I am hoping to get a raise. — Present continuous
- I will have plenty of time tomorrow. — Simple future
- We have heard a strange story. — Present perfect