Tenses worksheet

This grammar exercise tests your ability to use tenses correctly. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form. Choose your answers from the given options.

1. She ………………. in 1995.

2. I …………………. with your performance.

3. He ……………….. the door shut and rushed out.

4. I ………………….. my leg, so I can’t walk now.

5. He ………………. everyone with his temper tantrums.

6. I ………………. the charge.

7. He ………………. me a liar.

8. I looked up but I …………………. anything.

9. He ……………….. to be an architect.

10. The plants ……………….. for want of water.

Answers

1. She graduated in 1995.

2. I am impressed with your performance.

3. He slammed the door shut and rushed out.

4. I have hurt my leg, so I can’t walk now.

5. He annoyed everyone with his temper tantrums.

6. I deny the charge.

7. He called me a liar.

8. I looked up but I didn’t see anything.

9. He wants to be an architect.

10. The plants died for want of water.