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Verbs - Tenses (Part 1)
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There are a number of verb tenses. This quiz includes present tense and past tense. A verb is an action word. It can tell us what the subject(s) is(are) doing. Actions, however, can take place at different times. For example, they can show an action in the past, an action in the present and an action in the future.
1 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
The Pastor worked on his Sunday sermon for hours.
The Pastor worked on his Sunday sermon for hours.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
We first need to determine what action is in the sentence and then when that action is taking place. A good hint to tell us this is the letter or letters at the end of the verb. In this sentence the verb is “worked” and it ends with an “ed.” Generally, when a verb ends in an “ed” it tells us that an action took place in the past. When an action has taken place in the past it is a past tense verb. Here the verb “worked” shows a past action so Answer (b) is the correct answer.
2 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
The bumble bee buzzes from one plant to the next for hours.
The bumble bee buzzes from one plant to the next for hours.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
The first thing we need to do is to determine what action is in the sentence and then when that action is taking place. A good hint to tell us this is the letter or letters at the end of the verb. In this sentence the verb is “buzzes” and it ends with an “s.” Generally, when a verb ends in an “s” it tells us that an action is currently taking place. When an action is currently taking place it is taking place in the present. Therefore, this sentence is showing a present action and the verb “buzzes” is a present tense verb. Answer (a) is correct.
3 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
Rover is so happy to see you!
Rover is so happy to see you!
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
The first thing we need to look for is to see when the action is taking place. Generally, when a verb ends in an “s” it is a good clue that the action is currently taking place. When an action is currently taking place it is taking place in the present. Therefore, this sentence is showing a present action and the verb “is” is a present tense verb. Answer (a) is correct.
4 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
The water will boil once it reaches the right temperature.
The water will boil once it reaches the right temperature.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
The first thing we need to look for is to see when the action is taking place. When an action has yet to happen, the verb is preceded by the word “will”. This lets us quickly know that the action will take place at a future time. In this sentence the verb is “boil” and it is preceded by the word “will” telling us that “boil” is a future tense verb. Answer (d) is correct.
5 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
The student body had been voting when the dismissal bell rang.
The student body had been voting when the dismissal bell rang.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
When an action has started in the past and was a continuing action but has since ceased, it is known as a past perfect continuous tense. Part of the clue of a continuous verb is the use of “ing” at the end of the verb. When a verb that ends in “ing” is preceded by the words “had been” it tells us the continuous action has ended. In this sentence the verb is “voting”. It is preceded by the words “had been” which quickly tell us that the verb “voting” is a past perfect continuous tense. Therefore, Answer (c) is the correct answer.
6 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
He will call me once he finds out the answer to my question.
He will call me once he finds out the answer to my question.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
The first thing we need to look for is to see when the action is taking place. When an action has yet to happen, the verb is preceded by the word “will”. This lets us quickly know that the action will take place at a future time. In this sentence the verb is “call” and it is preceded by the word “will” telling us that “call” is a future tense verb. Answer (d) is correct.
7 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
Many people died in the holocaust.
Many people died in the holocaust.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
Locating the verb, we need to determine what action is in the sentence and when that action is taking place. A good hint to tell us this is the letter or letters at the end of the verb. In this sentence the verb is “died” and it ends with a “d.” Generally, when a verb ends in an “ed” or a “d” it tells us that an action took place in the past. When an action has taken place in the past it is a past tense verb. The verb “died” shows a past action so Answer (b) is the correct answer.
8 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
James had been looking for an engagement ring for hours before he found the right one.
James had been looking for an engagement ring for hours before he found the right one.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
When an action has started in the past and was a continuing action but has since ceased, it is known as a past perfect continuous tense. Part of the clue of a continuous verb is the use of “ing” at the end of the verb. When a verb that ends in “ing” is preceded by the words “had been” it tells us the continuous action has ended. In this sentence the verb is “looking”. It is preceded by the words “had been” which quickly tell us that the verb “looking” is a past perfect continuous tense. Therefore, Answer (c) is the correct answer.
9 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
She wished she had gone to the mall with her friends.
She wished she had gone to the mall with her friends.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
Once the verb is located, we need to determine what action is taking place. A good hint to tell us this is the letter or letters at the end of the verb. In this sentence the verb is “wished” and it ends with an “ed.” Generally, when a verb ends in an “ed” or a “d” it tells us that an action took place in the past. When an action has taken place in the past it is a past tense verb. The verb “wished” shows a past action so Answer (b) is the correct answer.
10 .
For the sentence below, find the correct verb tense from the choices given.
He had been jumping on the bed when he fell off.
He had been jumping on the bed when he fell off.
Present tense
Past tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future tense
When an action has started in the past and was a continuing action but has since ceased, it is known as a past perfect continuous tense. Part of the clue of a continuous verb is the use of “ing” at the end of the verb. When a verb that ends in “ing” is preceded by the words “had been” it tells us the continuous action has ended. In this sentence the verb is “jumping”. It is preceded by the words “had been” which quickly tell us that the verb “jumping” is a past perfect continuous tense. Therefore, Answer (c) is the correct answer.
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