Basics Of Tenses MCQ Test

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The Tenses MCQs Test is designed to assess your understanding of the English tense system. It consists of questions that cover the major tenses, including present, past, and future. If you are a beginner or looking to refine your grammar skills, this quiz will help you practice and solidify your knowledge of how and when to use each tense.

Through this tense MCQ quiz, you will improve your ability to identify verb tenses in various contexts and avoid common mistakes. This quiz is perfect for students preparing for English exams or anyone aiming to enhance their writing and speaking Read moreabilities. Answer carefully to discover areas where you may need more practice.

Tenses MCQs Test Questions and Answers

1.

I'm tired. I _________________ to bed now.
- A.
  
  Go
- B.
  
  Am going
- C.
  
  Goes
- D.
  
  Have gone
Correct Answer
B. Am going

Explanation
The correct answer is "am going" because it is the correct form of the verb "to go" in the present continuous tense. The speaker is expressing their immediate intention to go to bed, indicating an action that will happen in the near future.

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2.

The Earth ________________ around the sun.
- A.
  
  Is go
- B.
  
  Go
- C.
  
  Goes
- D.
  
  Has gone
Correct Answer
C. Goes

Explanation
The correct answer is "goes" because it is the present tense form of the verb "go" which is used to describe an action that is happening right now. In this sentence, "The Earth" is the subject and "goes" is the verb that shows the continuous movement of the Earth around the sun.

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3.

I ______________ tennis every weekend.
- A.
  
  Played
- B.
  
  Play
- C.
  
  Plays
- D.
  
  Am playing
Correct Answer
B. Play

Explanation
The blank space in the sentence requires a verb that matches the subject "I" and is in the present tense. The only option that fulfills these criteria is "play." Therefore, the correct answer is "play."

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4.

Two years ago, my family _________________ in the US. We live in Moscow now.
- A.
  
  Were living
- B.
  
  Was lives
- C.
  
  Lived
- D.
  
  Have lived
Correct Answer
C. Lived

Explanation
Two years ago, my family lived in the US. This indicates that the action of living in the US occurred in the past and has already been completed. The past simple tense "lived" is the correct answer because it refers to a specific time in the past and does not have any ongoing or continuous aspect.

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5.

When Peter came into the classroom, his classmates ____________________.
- A.
  
  Were taking a test.
- B.
  
  Was doing a test.
- C.
  
  Did a test.
- D.
  
  Have done a test
Correct Answer
A. Were taking a test.

Explanation
The correct answer is "were taking a test" because the verb "to be" (in past tense) is used to describe an ongoing action in the past. In this case, Peter's classmates were in the middle of doing a test when he entered the classroom.

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6.

In 20 years, robots _________________ for us.
- A.
  
  Will be worked
- B.
  
  Will have worked
- C.
  
  Will work
- D.
  
  Work
Correct Answer
C. Will work

Explanation
In 20 years time, robots will work for us. This implies that in the future, robots will be actively engaged in performing tasks and jobs on our behalf. The use of the future tense "will work" suggests that this is a prediction or expectation of what will happen in the future.

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7.

By the time you sleep, I ________________ my work.
- A.
  
  Will have finishing
- B.
  
  Will have finished
- C.
  
  Was finishing
- D.
  
  Will finished
Correct Answer
B. Will have finished

Explanation
The correct choice is "will have finished," which is the future perfect tense. This tense describes an action that will be completed before a specific future time. The sentence "By the time you sleep, I will have finished my work" indicates that the work will be completed before the person goes to sleep. The other options are incorrect due to improper tense or grammatical structure.

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8.

Tomorrow at 9 AM, you ___________________ piano lessons.
- A.
  
  Has
- B.
  
  Will have had
- C.
  
  Will has
- D.
  
  Will be having
Correct Answer
D. Will be having

Explanation
The correct answer is "will be having." This is because the sentence is referring to a specific time in the future (tomorrow at 9 am) and indicates an ongoing action that will take place at that time. The phrase "will be having" is the future continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that will be happening at a specific point in the future.

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9.

Yesterday I _____________ a fantastic film.
- A.
  
  Will be watching
- B.
  
  Was watched
- C.
  
  Have watched
- D.
  
  Watched
Correct Answer
D. Watched

Explanation
The given correct answer is "watched" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "watched" is the correct past tense form of the verb "watch". The other options, "will be watching", "was watching", and "have watched", are not appropriate because they indicate different tenses or aspects that do not match the context of the sentence.

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10.

Yesterday at 5 o'clock, I ______________.
- A.
  
  Was watching a film.
- B.
  
  Watch a film.
- C.
  
  Have watched a film.
- D.
  
  Were watching a film.
Correct Answer
A. Was watching a film.

Explanation
The correct answer is "was watching a film" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "was watching" is the correct form of the verb "to watch" in the past continuous tense. This suggests that the action of watching the film was ongoing at a specific time in the past, which is indicated by the phrase "Yesterday at 5 o'clock."

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Basics Of Tenses MCQ Test

Tenses MCQs Test Questions and Answers

I'm tired. I _________________ to bed now.

The Earth ________________ around the sun.

I ______________ tennis every weekend.

Two years ago, my family _________________ in the US. We live in Moscow now.

When Peter came into the classroom, his classmates ____________________.

In 20 years, robots _________________ for us.

By the time you sleep, I ________________ my work.

Tomorrow at 9 AM, you ___________________ piano lessons.

Yesterday I _____________ a fantastic film.

Yesterday at 5 o'clock, I ______________.