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Exercises (Tenses)
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Identify
the tenses of the sentences and give reason for your answers.
Exercise 1:
She
sings beautifully.
Tense:
Present Simple
Reason: The
verb "sings" is in the present form and doesn't indicate any specific
time.
I
will be studying for my exams tonight.
Tense:
Future Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "will be studying" indicates an action that will be ongoing in
the future.
They
had already left when I arrived.
Tense:
Past Perfect
Reason: The
verb "had left" indicates an action that occurred before another past
action ("I arrived").
We
have been waiting for hours.
Tense:
Present Perfect Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "have been waiting" indicates an action that started in the
past and is still ongoing in the present.
He
will have finished the project by tomorrow.
Tense:
Future Perfect
Reason: The
phrase "will have finished" indicates an action that will be
completed before a specific point in the future ("tomorrow").
The
train leaves at 9:00 AM every morning.
Tense:
Present Simple
Reason: The
verb "leaves" is in the present form and describes a habitual action
that happens regularly.
She
had been working for that company for five years before she got promoted.
Tense:
Past Perfect Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "had been working" indicates an action that started in the
past and continued until another past action ("she got promoted").
I am
going to visit my grandparents’ next weekend.
Tense:
Future Simple
Reason: The
phrase "am going to visit" indicates a future action that is planned
or intended.
They
have lived in this neighborhood since 2010.
Tense:
Present Perfect
Reason: The
phrase "have lived" indicates an action that started in the past and
has a connection to the present.
By
the time he arrives, the movie will have already started.
Tense:
Future Perfect
Reason: The
phrase "will have already started" indicates an action that will be
completed before a specific point in the future ("he arrives").
I
had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
Tense:
Past Perfect
Reason: The
phrase "had never seen" indicates an action that occurred before
another past action ("before").
She
will be cooking dinner when we arrive.
Tense:
Future Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "will be cooking" indicates an action that will be ongoing in
the future.
We
are going to the concert tomorrow.
Tense:
Future Simple
Reason: The
phrase "are going" indicates a future action that is planned or
intended.
The
company had been operating for 10 years before it went bankrupt.
Tense:
Past Perfect Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "had been operating" indicates an action that started in the
past and continued until another past action ("it went bankrupt").
He
has already finished his homework.
Tense:
Present Perfect
Reason: The
phrase "has already finished" indicates an action that started in the
past and has a connection to the present.
They
have been waiting for the bus since 8 o'clock.
Tense:
Present Perfect Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "have been waiting" indicates an action that started in the
past and is still ongoing in the present.
The
concert starts at 7:30 PM tonight.
Tense:
Present Simple
Reason: The
verb "starts" is in the present form and doesn't indicate any
specific time.
She
will have completed her degree by the end of this year.
Tense:
Future Perfect
Reason: The
phrase "will have completed" indicates an action that will be
completed before a specific point in the future ("the end of this
year").
I'm
meeting my friends for lunch tomorrow.
Tense:
Present Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "am meeting" indicates an action that is happening in the
present or near future.
The
teacher asked me to write a report.
Tense:
Past Simple
Reason: The
verb "asked" is in the past form and indicates a completed action in
the past.
She
has been living in Paris for five years.
Tense:
Present Perfect Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "has been living" indicates an action that started in the past
and is still ongoing in the present.
They
will have arrived by the time we get there.
Tense:
Future Perfect
Reason: The
phrase "will have arrived" indicates an action that will be completed
before a specific point in the future ("we get there").
I am
going to the gym later this evening.
Tense:
Future Simple
Reason: The
phrase "am going" indicates a future action that is planned or
intended.
We
had a great time at the party last night.
Tense:
Past Simple
Reason: The
verb "had" is in the past form and indicates a completed action in
the past.
He
will be studying abroad next semester.
Tense:
Future Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "will be studying" indicates an action that will be ongoing in
the future.
The
sun rises in the east.
Tense:
Present Simple
Reason: The
verb "rises" is in the present form and describes a general truth or
habitual action.
They
had finished their work before the deadline.
Tense:
Past Perfect
Reason: The
verb "had finished" indicates an action that occurred before another
past action ("the deadline").
I
have known her since we were children.
Tense:
Present Perfect
Reason: The
phrase "have known" indicates an action that started in the past and
has a connection to the present.
She
will have been studying for six hours straight by the time she takes a break.
Tense:
Future Perfect Continuous
Reason: The
phrase "will have been studying" indicates an action that will be
ongoing and continuous up to a specific point in the future ("she takes a
break").
We
were playing soccer when it started raining.
Tense:
Past Continuous
Reason: The
verb "were playing" indicates an action that was in progress in the
past when another past action ("it started raining") occurred.
Fill
in the blanks with the correct form of the given verbs along with the reasons
for each choice:
Exercise 2
I
______________ (watch) a movie last night.
Answer:
watched
Reason: The
verb "watch" in the past tense form "watched" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
She
______________ (sing) beautifully at the concert.
Answer:
sang
Reason: The
verb "sing" in the past tense form "sang" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
They
______________ (play) tennis every weekend.
Answer:
play
Reason: The
verb "play" in the present tense form "play" is used to
indicate a habitual action that happens regularly.
We
______________ (travel) to Europe last summer.
Answer:
traveled
Reason: The
verb "travel" in the past tense form "traveled" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
He
______________ (study) for his exams right now.
Answer: is
studying
Reason: The
verb "study" in the present continuous tense form "is
studying" is used to indicate an action that is happening in the present.
I
______________ (visit) my grandparents next week.
Answer:
will visit
Reason: The
verb "visit" in the future tense form "will visit" is used
to indicate a future action that is planned or intended.
She
______________ (work) as a teacher for five years.
Answer: has
worked
Reason: The
verb "work" in the present perfect tense form "has worked"
is used to indicate an action that started in the past and has a connection to
the present.
They
______________ (finish) the project by tomorrow.
Answer:
will finish
Reason: The
verb "finish" in the future tense form "will finish" is
used to indicate a future action that will be completed.
We
______________ (wait) for you at the restaurant.
Answer: are
waiting
Reason: The
verb "wait" in the present continuous tense form "are
waiting" is used to indicate an action that is happening in the present.
He
______________ (read) the book last week.
Answer:
read
Reason: The
verb "read" in the past tense form "read" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
She
______________ (work) in this company for three years.
Answer: has
worked
Reason: The
verb "work" in the present perfect tense form "has worked"
is used to indicate an action that started in the past and has a connection to
the present.
We
______________ (go) to the beach every summer.
Answer: go
Reason: The
verb "go" in the present tense form "go" is used to
indicate a habitual action that happens regularly.
They
______________ (cook) dinner when I arrived.
Answer:
were cooking
Reason: The
verb "cook" in the past continuous tense form "were
cooking" is used to indicate an action that was in progress in the past
when another past action ("I arrived") occurred.
I
______________ (write) an email right now.
Answer: am
writing
Reason: The
verb "write" in the present continuous tense form "am
writing" is used to indicate an action that is happening in the present.
He
______________ (travel) to Paris last month.
Answer:
traveled
Reason: The
verb "travel" in the past tense form "traveled" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
I
______________ (call) you tomorrow.
Answer:
will call
Reason: The
verb "call" in the future tense form "will call" is used to
indicate a future action that is planned or intended.
She
______________ (read) that book many times.
Answer: has
read
Reason: The
verb "read" in the present perfect tense form "has read" is
used to indicate an action that started in the past and has a connection to the
present.
They
______________ (play) soccer later today.
Answer:
will play
Reason: The
verb "play" in the future tense form "will play" is used to
indicate a future action that will occur.
We
______________ (study) for the exam yesterday.
Answer:
studied
Reason: The
verb "study" in the past tense form "studied" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
He
______________ (practice) the piano every evening.
Answer:
practices
Reason: The
verb "practice" in the present tense form "practices" is
used to indicate a habitual action that happens regularly.
I
______________ (visit) my friend yesterday.
Answer:
visited
Reason: The
verb "visit" in the past tense form "visited" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
She
______________ (study) French for three years.
Answer: has
studied
Reason: The
verb "study" in the present perfect tense form "has
studied" is used to indicate an action that started in the past and has a
connection to the present.
They
______________ (swim) in the pool every day.
Answer:
swim
Reason: The
verb "swim" in the present tense form "swim" is used to
indicate a habitual action that happens regularly.
We
______________ (play) basketball yesterday evening.
Answer:
played
Reason: The
verb "play" in the past tense form "played" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
He
______________ (watch) a movie right now.
Answer: is
watching
Reason: The
verb "watch" in the present continuous tense form "is
watching" is used to indicate an action that is happening in the present.
I
______________ (travel) to Europe next month.
Answer:
will travel
Reason: The
verb "travel" in the future tense form "will travel" is
used to indicate a future action that is planned or intended.
She
______________ (work) as a teacher for ten years.
Answer: has
worked
Reason: The
verb "work" in the present perfect tense form "has worked"
is used to indicate an action that started in the past and has a connection to
the present.
They
______________ (finish) their homework before dinner.
Answer:
will finish
Reason: The
verb "finish" in the future tense form "will finish" is
used to indicate a future action that will occur.
We
______________ (wait) for you at the restaurant yesterday.
Answer:
were waiting
Reason: The
verb "wait" in the past continuous tense form "were
waiting" is used to indicate an action that was in progress in the past
when another past action occurred.
He
______________ (read) that book last week.
Answer:
read
Reason: The
verb "read" in the past tense form "read" is used to
indicate an action that occurred in the past.
Choose
the correct form of the verb and give reason for each choice.
Exercise 3
She
______________ (goes/go) to the gym every morning.
Answer:
goes
Reason: The
subject "she" is third person singular, so the verb form
"goes" is used in the present tense.
They
______________ (is/are) playing soccer in the park.
Answer: are
Reason: The
subject "they" is plural, so the verb form "are" is used in
the present tense.
I
______________ (has/have) finished my homework.
Answer:
have
Reason: The
subject "I" is first person singular, so the verb form
"have" is used in the present tense.
He
______________ (am/is) going to the party tonight.
Answer: is
Reason: The
subject "he" is third person singular, so the verb form
"is" is used in the present tense.
We
______________ (was/were) at the movies last night.
Answer:
were
Reason: The
subject "we" is first person plural, so the verb form
"were" is used in the past tense.
She
______________ (will/would) visit her grandparents’ next weekend.
Answer:
will
Reason: The
sentence is indicating a future action, so the verb form "will" is
used.
They
______________ (have/had) traveled to many countries.
Answer:
have
Reason: The
sentence is referring to a present state resulting from past actions, so the
verb form "have" is used in the present perfect tense.
I
______________ (am/being) excited about the trip.
Answer: am
Reason: The
sentence is expressing a current state or feeling, so the verb form
"am" is used in the present tense.
He
______________ (were/was) studying for the exam all night.
Answer: was
Reason: The
subject "he" is third person singular, so the verb form
"was" is used in the past tense.
We
______________ (will/would) have a meeting tomorrow.
Answer:
will
Reason: The
sentence is indicating a future action, so the verb form "will" is
used.
She
______________ (has/have) been studying for hours.
Answer: has
Reason: The
subject "she" is third person singular, so the verb form
"has" is used in the present perfect tense.
They
______________ (was/were) singing loudly in the car.
Answer:
were
Reason: The
subject "they" is third person plural, so the verb form
"were" is used in the past continuous tense.
I
______________ (am/being) very tired today.
Answer: am
Reason: The
sentence is expressing a current state or feeling, so the verb form
"am" is used in the present tense.
He
______________ (will/would) help you with the project.
Answer:
will
Reason: The
sentence is indicating a future action, so the verb form "will" is
used.
We
______________ (had/have) a great time at the party last night.
Answer: had
Reason: The
sentence is referring to a specific past event, so the verb form
"had" is used in the past tense.
She
______________ (can/could) speak three languages fluently.
Answer: can
Reason: The
sentence is expressing an ability in the present, so the verb form
"can" is used.
They
______________ (has/have) lived in that house for ten years.
Answer:
have
Reason: The
subject "they" is third person plural, so the verb form
"have" is used in the present perfect tense.
I
______________ (will/would) call you later.
Answer:
will
Reason: The
sentence is indicating a future action, so the verb form "will" is
used.
He
______________ (am/is) the best player on the team.
Answer: is
Reason: The
subject "he" is third person singular, so the verb form
"is" is used in the present tense.
We
______________ (were/was) waiting for the bus when it started raining.
Answer:
were
Reason: The
subject "we" is first person plural, so the verb form
"were" is used in the past tense.
She
______________ (is/am) going to the concert tonight.
Answer: is
Reason: The
subject "she" is third person singular, so the verb form
"is" is used in the present tense.
They
______________ (have/has) studied for the exam extensively.
Answer:
have
Reason: The
subject "they" is third person plural, so the verb form
"have" is used in the present perfect tense.
I
______________ (were/was) reading a book when the phone rang.
Answer: was
Reason: The
subject "I" is first person singular, so the verb form
"was" is used in the past tense.
He
______________ (has/had) already left when I arrived.
Answer: had
Reason: The
subject "he" is third person singular, so the verb form
"had" is used in the past perfect tense.
We
______________ (are/were) planning a trip to the beach.
Answer: are
Reason: The
subject "we" is first person plural, so the verb form "are"
is used in the present tense.
She
______________ (will/would) call you back later.
Answer:
will
Reason: The
sentence is indicating a future action, so the verb form "will" is
used.
They
______________ (had/has) never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
Answer: had
Reason: The
subject "they" is third person plural, so the verb form
"had" is used in the past perfect tense.
I
______________ (am/being) the captain of the team.
Answer: am
Reason: The
sentence is expressing a current state or role, so the verb form "am"
is used in the present tense.
He
______________ (were/was) talking on the phone when the doorbell rang.
Answer: was
Reason: The
subject "he" is third person singular, so the verb form
"was" is used in the past tense.
We
______________ (will/would) meet at the coffee shop tomorrow.
Answer:
will
Reason: The
sentence is indicating a future action, so the verb form "will" is
used.
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