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Tenses Exercise

August 1, 2019 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate tense form.

1. It ………………….. not cost much.

Correct! Wrong!

We use the simple present to talk about facts. It is singular subject. Hence we use does here.

2. ……………………… forget to bring the book.

Correct! Wrong!

The simple present is used in imperative sentences.

3. ………………………… the door when you leave.

Correct! Wrong!

The subject of an imperative sentence is always you; hence we use the plural verb close here.

4. She ……………………………. faster than anybody I know.

Correct! Wrong!

We use the simple present to talk about facts.

5. He was a true soldier who ………………………….. devoted to the country.

Correct! Wrong!

When the verb in the main clause is in the past tense, we use a past tense in the subordinate clause as well.

6. I …………………………… for a walk every morning.

Correct! Wrong!

We use the simple present to talk about our habits and routines.

7. We ………………………. to Chennai last month.

Correct! Wrong!

When we say when something happened, we use the simple past.

8. We …………………………… to watch a football match yesterday

Correct! Wrong!

9. Heavy rains ……………………….. the city last week.

Correct! Wrong!

10. I …………………………. him only once.

Correct! Wrong!

We use the present perfect to talk about life experiences up to now.

11. Has anyone ……………………… my purse?

Correct! Wrong!

We use the third form of the verb after has/have/had.

Answers

1. It does not cost much.

2. Don’t forget to bring the book.

3. Close the door when you leave.

4. She runs faster than anybody I know.

5. He was a true solider who was devoted to the country.

6. I go for a walk every morning.

7. We moved to Chennai last month.

8. We went to watch a football match yesterday.

9. Heavy rains flooded the city last week.

10. I have seen him only once.

11. Has anyone seen my purse?

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