Sentence Correction
Simple Tenses
Progressive Tenses
Perfect Tenses
Perfect Progressive Tenses
100
Which of the sentences is written in active voice? A. The noisy students in the library were told to be quiet by the librarian. B. After being stuck on the train for hours, Janie was tired when she arrived at the school. C. Ms. Wise’s stories are enjoyed by the kindergarten class. D. The children in Ms. Wise’s class visited the museum.
What is D. The children in Ms. Wise’s class visited the museum.
100
Simone told me that she will attend the University of Connecticut next fall.
What is "past simple"
100
She ____________ at all of the comedian’s jokes. (to laugh, past progressive)
What is "was laughing"
100
We will not have finished the exam by 3 o’clock.
What is "future perfect"
100
Eunice has been working for the same company for twenty years.
What is "present perfect progressive"
200
Which of the sentences uses the progressive tense correctly? A. Janie is enjoying the book until she had to return it to the library last week. B.When Ron had visited the museum, he has been meeting some new friends. C. Mary has been going to the library every Saturday to study with her friends. D. After Matt had gotten on the ferry, the gates has been closed.
What is C. Mary has been going to the library every Saturday to study with her friends.
200
The Chicago Bulls sometimes practice in this gym.
What is "present simple"
200
Are you having a good time?
What is "present progressive"
200
Peter has painted his bedroom twice this year.
What is "present perfect"
200
At 5 o’clock, the water will have been boiling for ten minutes.
What is "future perfect progressive"
300
Read the following sentences. 1. During practice the coach will have selected the team. 2. Mom will have started dinner when she had decided on the menu. 3. By Tuesday I will have finished my science report. 4. Janet will have met her new neighbors when they moved in next door. Which of the sentences above correctly uses future perfect verb tense? A. Sentence 1 because the team will be selected before the game B. Sentence 2 because Mom will decide on the menu before she starts dinner C. Sentence 3 because the report will be finished before Tuesday D. Sentence 4 because the neighbors will move in before Janet meets them
What is C. Sentence 3 because the report will be finished before Tuesday
300
We will win the race tomorrow.
What is "future simple"
300
Will you be waiting for her when her plane arrives tonight?
What is "future progressive"
300
My parents ____________ only four times when my dad proposed. (to date, past perfect)
What is "had dated"
300
The students ______________________the unfair law for months before it was finally repealed. (to protest, past perfect progressive)
What is "had been protesting"
400
Which sentence uses passive voice appropriately? A. Since I listened to that song constantly last summer, I am reminded of the fun I had by hearing it now. B. By graduation it is intended by the superintendent that all seniors complete a community service project. C. When an announcement was being made by the principal, the teacher lowered the volume on the documentary. D. Nobody knows anything about where we are staying, but we have been told that arrangements have been made for us.
What is D. Nobody knows anything about where we are staying, but we have been told that arrangements have been made for us.
400
Does Jerry want to go to the dance with you?
What is "present simple"
400
I ___________ to the grocery store. (to go, present progressive)
What is "am going"
400
I ___________ that I shouldn’t play with skunks. (to learn, present perfect)
What is "have learned"
400
My sister __________________ a kite for two hours. (to fly, present perfect progressive)
What is "has been flying"
500
Which sentence correctly uses future perfect tense? A. Charley will have played in his fiftieth consecutive football game by October 18. B. Charley will play his fiftieth consecutive football game by October 18. C. Charley has played his fiftieth consecutive football game by October 18. D. Charley will have been playing in his fiftieth consecutive football game on October 18.
What is A. Charley will have played in his fiftieth consecutive football game by October 18.
500
When does your dog like to go for a walk?
What is "present simple"
500
Why _____ you __________ that ugly shirt? (to wear, present progressive)
What is "are wearing"
500
By next week, I _________________ sixty dollars from my paper route. (to earn, future perfect)
What is "will have earned"
500
____ you ________________ that whole time? (to scream, past perfect progressive)
What is "had been screaming"
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