English Grammar Exercise: Words Of Time
There are different terms we can use to describe time or events in time. These terms are differentiated based on whether they refer to things that happened in the past, currently or between a particular period. How well do you understand these words of time? Take up the quiz below and get to find out just how much based on your score. All the best!
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He has been in China ____ 1960.
- A.
Since
- B.
For
- C.
Ago
Correct Answer
A. SinceExplanation
The correct answer is "since". This is because "since" is used to indicate a point in time when an action started. In this case, the sentence is saying that the person has been in China starting from the year 1960.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He has been in China ____ 50 years.
- A.
Since
- B.
For
- C.
Ago
Correct Answer
B. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for" because it indicates the duration of time the person has been in China. "Since" is used to specify the starting point of an action or event, while "ago" is used to indicate a past time point. In this case, "for" is the appropriate choice to convey that the person has been in China for a period of 50 years.Rate this question:
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- 3.
He lived in China 50 years ____.
- A.
Since
- B.
For
- C.
Ago
Correct Answer
C. AgoExplanation
The word "ago" is the correct answer because it indicates a past time period that has already occurred. In this context, it implies that the person lived in China 50 years in the past.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I remember that I was here ____.
- A.
Now
- B.
Before
- C.
After
Correct Answer
B. BeforeExplanation
The correct answer is "before" because the sentence suggests that the speaker has a memory of being in the mentioned location at a previous point in time. "Now" would indicate the present moment, which contradicts the idea of having a memory. "After" would imply that the speaker is currently in the location, which is not what the sentence conveys. Therefore, "before" is the most appropriate choice to indicate that the speaker was present at the location at a past time.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He will not be back ____ 6 o'clock.
- A.
Before
- B.
After
- C.
By
Correct Answer
C. ByExplanation
The correct answer is "by" because it indicates that he will not return later than 6 o'clock.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He will die ____ a few days.
- A.
Before
- B.
By
- C.
In
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". This preposition is used to indicate a period of time within which an action or event will occur. In this case, it suggests that the person will die within a few days.Rate this question:
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- 7.
My boss is not here ____.
- A.
Yet
- B.
Already
- C.
Before
Correct Answer
A. YetExplanation
The correct answer is "yet". This is because "yet" is used to indicate that something is expected to happen in the future, but has not happened up to the present moment. In this context, it suggests that the boss is not present at the current time, but there is still a possibility that they may arrive later.Rate this question:
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- 8.
That's ok. I will wait for him ____ 6 o'clock.
- A.
Before
- B.
Until
- C.
Since
Correct Answer
B. UntilExplanation
The word "until" is the correct answer because it indicates a specific point in time when the person is expected to arrive. It implies that the speaker is willing to wait for the person until the specified time, which is 6 o'clock. The other options do not convey the same meaning or indicate a specific time frame.Rate this question:
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- 9.
I have ____ finished this book.
- A.
Already
- B.
Previously
- C.
Yet
Correct Answer
A. AlreadyExplanation
The word "already" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker has completed the action of finishing the book in the past. It suggests that the speaker finished the book before the present moment or before a specific point in time that has been mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 10.
We went to London together ____.
- A.
Soon
- B.
Shortly
- C.
Recently
Correct Answer
C. RecentlyExplanation
The correct answer is "recently" because it indicates that the action of going to London together happened in the near past.Rate this question:
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