Simple past
Present Perfect
Present Perfect Cont.
Vocabulary
Riddles
100

Is the following sentence correct with the simple past?

•Joe visited her mom last Thursday.

CORRECT---Because of the specific time

•Joe visited her mom last Thursday.

100

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect?

• I have worked yesterday

INCORRECT---because of the specific time

• I have worked yesterday

100

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect continuous?

• I’ve been jogging for a month because of the new free time the quarantine gave me.

CORRECT---temporary action because of quarantine

• I’ve been jogging for a month because of the new free time the quarantine gave me.

100

Popeye is known for eating spinach to ________ during difficult times. (phrasal verb)

PERK UP

100

what has a thumb and four fingers, but is not a hand?

a glove

200

Is the following sentence correct with the simple past?

•Julia was scared of heights as a girl.

CORRECT---Because of the specific time

•Julia was scared of heights as a girl.

200

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect?

• The doctor has advised everyone to stay home.

CORRECT---no specific time

•The doctor has been advised everyone to stay home.

200

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect continuous?

• He has working for two weeks in the construction industry

INCORRECT STRUCTURE (has + been + -ing)

• He has working for two weeks in the construction industry

200

Ninjas have to be ________ when entering the territory of the enemy.

SNEAKY

200

I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old, what am I?

a candle

300

Is the following sentence correct with the simple past?

•She traveled to Paris already.

INCORRECT

•She has traveled to Paris already.

300

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect?

•He has played for two hours and won’t stop.

INCORRECT---not a completed action

•He has played for two hours and won’t stop.

300

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect continuous?

•They have been protested since June.

INCORRECT STRUCTURE (have + been + -ing)

• They have been protested since June and will probably continue until the quarantine finishes

300

Lucas ________ in the bus and missed his stop because he stayed up all night finishing his project. (multiple correct answers)

DOZE OFF, NOD OFF, DRIFT OFF

300

Mr. Blue lives in the Blue house. Mrs. Yellow lives in the Yellow House. Mr. Orange lives in the orange house. Who lives in the White House?

The President of the United States

400

Is the following sentence correct with the simple past?

• Until today, I didn't buy an Iphone

INCORRECT---Because of UNTIL

Until today, I didn't buy an Iphone

400

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect?

• She still has not been to Paris but she would like to go some day.

CORRECT---use of still

• She still has not been to Paris but she would like to go some day.

400

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect continuous?

• We have been choosing our favorite candidate for the presidency.

INCORRECT---it's a permanent situation to vote for your favorite candidate 

• We have been choosing our favorite candidate for the presidency.

400

what is the word that describes making a problem worse or more serious?

AGGRAVATE

400

What two things can you never eat for breakfast?


lunch and dinner

500

Is the following sentence correct with the simple past?

• My cousin met the famous actor, Samuel L jackson, 2 times, once on vacations and the other in the supermarket.

INCORRECT---Because no specific time

• My cousin met the famous actor, Samuel L jackson, 2 times, once on vacations and the other in the supermarket.

500

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect?

• Geneva has been a fan of american football since she was 11.

INCORRECT---from the moment she was 11 to the present

• Geneva has been a fan of american football since she was 11.

500

Is the following sentence correct with present perfect continuous?

• Thomas has been studying for his final exams.

CORRECT---temporary action

• Thomas has been studying for his final exams.

500

describe a great aunt or great uncle

the relationship you have with a brother or sister of your grandparents

500

Name 3 consecutive days

You cannot use MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY or days of the month like June 7th, June 8th, and June 9th

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

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