Types Of Verb Tenses Quiz
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Do you know everything about verbs and tenses? How many types of verb tenses are there? Can you easily identify them? The quiz below will test your knowledge of verb tenses. There are mainly four types of verbs- transitive, intransitive, linking, and passive and verb tenses are generally used to indicate time. This quiz about tenses in this quiz will help you make your English better by checking your understanding of a mix of tenses related to the present, past, and future. Play the quiz, then!
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Amanda kicked Joe under the table. The underlined verb is a ________.
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Transitive verb
- B.
Intransitive verb
- C.
Active verb
- D.
Passive verb
Correct Answer
A. Transitive verbExplanation
A transitive verb is a verb that requires an object to receive the action. In this sentence, the verb "kicked" has the direct object "Joe," indicating that the action of kicking is being done to Joe. Therefore, it is a transitive verb.Rate this question:
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I paid the bill last week. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______.
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Transitive
- B.
Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
A. TransitiveExplanation
The underlined verb "paid" in the sentence "I paid the bill last week" is a transitive verb. It is transitive because it takes a direct object, which is "the bill" in this case. The action of paying is being done to the bill, making it a transitive verb.Rate this question:
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James went to the campus café for a bowl of chicken soup. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______
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Transitive
- B.
Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
B. IntransitiveExplanation
The underlined verb "went" in the sentence does not have a direct object. It only indicates the action of James moving to the campus café, without any recipient or target of the action. Therefore, it is an intransitive verb.Rate this question:
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We arrived at the classroom door with only two seconds to spare. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______
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Transitive
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Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
B. IntransitiveExplanation
The underlined verb in the sentence "We arrived at the classroom door with only two seconds to spare" is "arrived." It is an intransitive verb because it does not require a direct object to complete its meaning. In this sentence, "arrived" expresses the action of reaching the classroom door, but it does not specify what or who was reached.Rate this question:
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Susan complained bitterly. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______
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Transitive
- B.
Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
B. IntransitiveExplanation
An intransitive verb is a verb that does not take an object. In this sentence, the verb "complained" does not have an object. The word "bitterly" is an adverb that modifies the verb "complained." The verb is in the active voice because the subject ("Susan") is performing the action.Rate this question:
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Rosa always eats before going to school. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______
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Transitive
- B.
Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
A. TransitiveExplanation
The verb "eats" in the sentence "Rosa always eats before going to school" is a transitive verb. A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning. In this case, "eats" requires an object (such as "breakfast" or "food") to complete the action, even though the object is not explicitly stated in the sentence. Linking verbs connect the subject to a subject complement, helping verbs assist the main verb to form a verb phrase, and intransitive verbs do not require an object.Rate this question:
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Scarlett wants a proposal from Rhett, the handsome but frivolous soldier. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______
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Transitive
- B.
Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
A. TransitiveExplanation
A transitive verb is a verb that takes an object. In this sentence, the verb "wants" takes the object "a proposal from Rhett." The verb is in the active voice because the subject ("Scarlett") is performing the action.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Alice wrote a love poem on yellow paper. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______
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Transitive
- B.
Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
A. TransitiveExplanation
The underlined verb "wrote" in the sentence is a transitive verb because it takes a direct object "a love poem." Transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning. In this case, the verb "wrote" needs the direct object "a love poem" to convey the action of what Alice wrote.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Bobby eats mashed potatoes drenched in gravy. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______
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Transitive
- B.
Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
A. TransitiveExplanation
The underlined verb in the sentence, "eats," is a transitive verb. This is because it takes a direct object, "mashed potatoes drenched in gravy." The verb "eats" is acting upon the direct object, indicating that Bobby is performing the action of eating on the mashed potatoes.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Duchess the cat, cleans the dirty milk bowls with her tongue before grandma loads the bowls into the dishwasher. The underlined verb in the sentence is a _______
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Transitive
- B.
Intransitive
- C.
Active
- D.
Passive
Correct Answer
A. TransitiveExplanation
The verb "cleans" is transitive because it requires an object to complete its meaning. In this case, the object is "the dirty milk bowls," which receives the action of cleaning. The sentence is in the active voice because the subject, "Duchess the cat," performs the action. If it were passive, the sentence might read, "The dirty milk bowls are cleaned by Duchess the cat."Rate this question:
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Alessandra met Sophia 5 years ago. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The verb "met" in the sentence indicates an action that happened in the past. Therefore, the tense of the verb used in the sentence is past tense.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Yyuenn drinks his milk every day. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Present tenseExplanation
The verb "drinks" in the sentence indicates that Yyuenn currently drinks his milk every day. This suggests that the action is happening in the present, making the tense of the verb present tense.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Matthew will visit his father next week. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
Past Participle
Correct Answer
C. Future tenseExplanation
The verb "will visit" in the sentence indicates an action that is going to happen in the future. Therefore, the tense of the verb used in the sentence is future tense.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Father works on a farm. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
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Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Present tenseExplanation
The verb "works" in the sentence is in the present tense. This is indicated by the use of the base form of the verb "work" with the third person singular pronoun "Father." In present tense, the verb describes an action that is currently happening or is a general truth.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Jim brought us some ice cream. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The verb "brought" indicates an action that has already happened in the past. Therefore, the tense of the verb used in the sentence is past tense.Rate this question:
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Diana died last year because of Covid 19 virus. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
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Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The tense of the verb used in the sentence is past tense. This is indicated by the use of the word "died," which is the past tense form of the verb "die." It refers to an action that occurred in the past, specifically last year.Rate this question:
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Hilda will receive a free vaccine next Wednesday. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
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Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Future tenseExplanation
The verb "will receive" indicates an action that will happen in the future, making the tense of the verb in the sentence future tense.Rate this question:
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Sandra tried to access confidential records. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The correct answer is "Past tense" because the verb "tried" indicates an action that occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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- 19.
I can't work properly because of the loud noise. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Present tenseExplanation
The verb "can't" in the sentence indicates the present tense. The speaker is referring to their current inability to work due to the loud noise.Rate this question:
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Scientists dedicated their lives to serve the human nation. What is the tense of the verb used in the sentence?
- A.
Past tense
- B.
Present tense
- C.
Future tense
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Past tenseExplanation
The correct answer is "Past tense" because the verb "dedicated" is in the past tense form. This indicates that the scientists have already dedicated their lives in the past and suggests that they are no longer dedicating their lives at present or in the future.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Dr. Reyes _________ his patients last week. What is the correct verb tense to be used in the sentence?
- A.
Call
- B.
Will call
- C.
Called
- D.
Will called
Correct Answer
C. CalledExplanation
The correct verb tense to be used in the sentence is "called." This is because the sentence is referring to an action that already happened in the past, and "called" is the past tense form of the verb "call."Rate this question:
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What is the past tense of bring?
- A.
Bringed
- B.
Brought
- C.
Bringd
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. BroughtExplanation
The past tense of "bring" is "brought." This is the correct answer because "brought" is the past tense form of the verb "bring." It is used to indicate that something was brought or carried to a specific location in the past.Rate this question:
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Transitive verbs are verbs with a direct object.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Maybe
- D.
It's not clear.
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Transitive verbs are verbs that require a direct object to complete their meaning. In other words, they act upon or affect something or someone directly. For example, in the sentence "She ate an apple," the verb "ate" is transitive because it requires the direct object "an apple" to make sense. Therefore, the given statement is true as it correctly states that transitive verbs have a direct object.Rate this question:
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Verb without a direct object is a transitive verb.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Maybe
- D.
It's not clear.
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. In other words, it needs an object to receive the action of the verb. However, the given statement suggests that a verb without a direct object is a transitive verb, which is incorrect. In fact, a verb without a direct object is an intransitive verb. Intransitive verbs do not require an object to complete their meaning. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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The boy brought lunch to school. The verb in the sentence is n intransitive verb.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Maybe
- D.
It's not clear.
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given answer is false because the verb "brought" in the sentence is a transitive verb, not an intransitive verb. A transitive verb requires an object to complete its meaning, and in this case, the boy brought lunch, indicating that "lunch" is the object of the verb "brought".Rate this question:
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- 26.
Give the past tense of catch.
Correct Answer
caught, CaughtExplanation
The past tense of the verb "catch" is "caught." This is the correct answer because "caught" is the regular past tense form of "catch" in English. It is used to indicate that an action of catching occurred in the past. Additionally, "Caught" is also the past participle form of "catch" which is used in perfect tenses and passive constructions.Rate this question:
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Give the past tense of make.
Correct Answer
made, MadeExplanation
The correct answer for the past tense of "make" is "made". "Made" is the regular past tense form of the verb "make". It is used to indicate that something was created or produced in the past. The second option, "Made", is also correct as it is the past participle form of the verb "make". Both forms are commonly used in English language.Rate this question:
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Give the past tense of tell.
Correct Answer
told, ToldExplanation
The correct answer is "told, Told." In English, the past tense of the verb "tell" is "told." This is the regular past tense form of the verb, used to indicate that something was communicated or relayed in the past. "Told" can be used for all subjects and is the correct past tense form of "tell" in both the singular and plural forms. Therefore, "told" is the correct past tense form of "tell" in this question.Rate this question:
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Give the past tense of fall.
Correct Answer
fell, FellExplanation
The past tense of "fall" is "fell." This is the correct answer because "fell" is the past tense form of the verb "fall." "Fall" is the base form of the verb, while "fell" is used to indicate an action that occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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Give the past tense of sit.
Correct Answer
sat, SatExplanation
The correct answer is "sat". In the question, the verb "sit" is asking for its past tense form. The past tense of "sit" is "sat". It is the correct form to indicate that someone or something was in a seated position in the past. The alternative answer "Sat" is also correct as it is the capitalized form of the past tense.Rate this question:
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Which sentence has an action verb?
- A.
You hit me.
- B.
She rode her bike.
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She dreamed of me.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
All three sentences contain action verbs. "You hit me" has "hit," indicating physical action. "She rode her bike" employs "rode," depicting movement. "She dreamed of me" uses "dreamed," indicating mental activity. Each verb signifies different types of actions—physical, locomotive, and imaginative—within their respective contexts.Rate this question:
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A linking verb does express an action.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A linking verb does not express an action. Instead, it connects the subject of a sentence to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it. Linking verbs include words like "is," "are," "was," and "were." They do not show any action being performed. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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What three verbs are part of a Auxiliary verb?
- A.
Be, have, do
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Am, is, there
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Are, was were
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Be, have, doExplanation
The three verbs "be," "have," and "do" are part of a group of verbs known as auxiliary verbs. These verbs are used to help form different tenses, moods, and voices in a sentence. They are often used in conjunction with main verbs to express various grammatical functions, such as forming questions, negatives, or emphasis.Rate this question:
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Pick the correct transitive and intransitive verb examples. (select all that apply)
- A.
Transitive: the storm sank the ship
- B.
Transitive: the boat crashed
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Intransitive: the ship sank
- D.
Intransitive: the boat started rocking
Correct Answer(s)
A. Transitive: the storm sank the ship
C. Intransitive: the ship sank
D. Intransitive: the boat started rockingExplanation
Transitive: the storm sank the ship (The storm performs the action of sinking, and the ship is the direct object receiving the action.)
Intransitive: the ship sank (The ship performs the action of sinking without a direct object.)
Intransitive: the boat started rocking (The boat performs the action of rocking without a direct object.)Rate this question:
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What is an example of progressive form?
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His boots freeze, and he shook with cold.
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He was writing an e-mail when the phone rang.
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I am going.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. He was writing an e-mail when the phone rang.Explanation
The correct answer is "He was writing an e-mail when the phone rang." This sentence is an example of the progressive form because it uses the past continuous tense ("was writing") to indicate an ongoing action in the past. The action of writing the e-mail was interrupted by the ringing phone.Rate this question:
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Active and passive verbs voice whether the subject of a sentence performs or receives the action expressed by the verb.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Active and passive verbs are used to indicate whether the subject of a sentence is performing the action or receiving the action. In active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action. Therefore, the statement that active and passive verbs voice whether the subject performs or receives the action expressed by the verb is true.Rate this question:
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What are the three modes?
- A.
Indicative, imperative, indefinite
- B.
Progressive, subjective, reflexive
- C.
Indicative, imperative, subjunctive
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Indicative, imperative, subjunctiveExplanation
The correct answer is indicative, imperative, subjunctive. These are the three modes of a verb. The indicative mode is used to state facts or ask questions. The imperative mode is used to give commands or make requests. The subjunctive mode is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations.Rate this question:
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