Perfect Tenses
By the time we reached the train station, the train ___ already left.
had
(Permission) You ___ borrow my notes if you return them tomorrow.
a)may
b)ought to
c) should
May
A new library ___ built in our town last year.
a) was built
b) were built
c) is built
was built
The scientist unearthed an ancient artifact during the excavation.
a) buried deeply
b) brought to light
c) hidden away
brought to light
The weather was perfect for a picnic. ___, we decided to go to the park.
a) However
b) Therefore
c) In contrast
Therefore
Kevin ___ never been to a foreign country before this trip.
has
(Ability) ___ you swim across the lake?
a)can
b)might
c)should
can
The documents ___ signed before the meeting started.
a) was signed
b) were signed
c) have been signed
were signed
The new dress was made of synthetic fabric, giving it a futuristic look.
a) natural
b) artificial
c) traditional
artificial
He studied hard for the exam. ___, he managed to pass with flying colors.
a) Moreover
b) Consequently
c) Nevertheless
Consequently
We ___ finished our homework before the teacher checked it.
had
(Possibility) If we take a taxi, we ___ make it to the airport on time.
a) may
b) might
c) ought to
might
A new policy ___ implemented next month.
a) is implemented
b) will be implemented
c) has been implemented
will be implemented
The ubiquity of smartphones has changed the way people communicate daily.
a) scarcity
b) widespread presence
c) lack of use
widespread presence
The restaurant has great reviews. ___, their service is quite slow.
a) However
b) As a result
c) For example
However
My friends ___ seen that movie three times already.
have
(Necessity) You ___ finish your project before the deadline.
a) might
b) ought to
c) must
must
The bridge ___ constructed by a well-known architect.
a) was constructed
b) were constructed
c) will constructed
was constructed
The telescope helped us see the celestial objects in the night sky.
a) earthly
b) relating to the sky or space
c) ancient
relating to the sky or space
The team prepared well for the game. ___, they won easily.
a) In conclusion
b) As a result
c) In contrast
As a result
Amanda ___ always been afraid of heights.
has
(Advice) Considering the risks, you ___ reconsider your decision.
a) can
b) ought to
c) may
ought to
The experiment ___ conducted carefully by the research team.
a) is being
b) was being
c) has been
is being
The car company wants to accelerate production to meet the growing demand.
a) slow down
b) increase in speed or intensity
c) pause
increase in speed or intensity
She enjoys hiking and outdoor activities. ___, she dislikes extreme weather.
a) However
b) Similarly
c) For instance
However