Fill in the blanks with an appropriate tense form.
1. We often ……………………… for long drives on the weekend.
Wrong!
The simple present tense is used to talk about things that happen regularly.
2. He …………………………. a lot.
Wrong!
The simple present is used to talk about habits, routines, likes, dislikes etc. He travels a lot indicates that it a hobby for him.
3. Don’t disturb me now. I …………………………..
Wrong!
The present continuous is used to talk about things that are happening now.
4. She ………………………….. on a new project at the moment.
Wrong!
The present continuous is used to talk about things that are happening now.
5. She ……………………………. on a new project since February.
Wrong!
The present perfect continuous tense is used to talk about actions or situations that started in the past and has continued up to the present.
6. I ………………………….. my native place next week.
Wrong!
The present continuous is also used to talk about arrangements for future events.
7. I …………………………. with a small accident in the morning.
Wrong!
The simple past is used for single actions in the past.
8. When I was in Mumbai, I often …………………….. my uncle.
Wrong!
The simple past is also used for repeated actions in the past.
9. I ……………………….. yesterday’s party.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, we make questions and negatives with did.
10. I ………………………… dinner when someone rang the door bell.
Wrong!
The past continuous is used to talk about actions or situations that were going on at a particular point of time in the past.
11. I ……………………………. you after I reach home.
Wrong!
The simple future is used to talk about things in the future.
12. She ………………………….. good care of her aged parents.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- We often go for long drives on the weekend.
- He travels a lot.
- Don’t disturb me now. I am working.
- She is working on a new project at the moment.
- She has been working on a new project since February.
- I am visiting my native place next week.
- I met with a small accident in the morning.
- When I was in Mumbai, I often visited my uncle.
- I didn’t enjoy yesterday’s party.
- I was having dinner when someone rang the door bell.
- I will phone you after I reach home.
- She takes good care of her aged parents.
