present tenses
Choose the correct sentence describing a temporary situation:
A) She works in Paris this month.
B) She is working in Paris this month.
B
Choose the correct structure:
"While I ___ (walk) through the park, I saw an old friend."
was walking
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A) I have finished my homework yesterday.
B) I finished my homework yesterday.
C) I have finish my homework yesterday.
Answer: B
Explanation: Present Perfect is not used with finished past time expressions such as yesterday.
Choose the correct form for a prediction based on present evidence.
"Look at the sky. It ___ rain soon."
A) will
B) is going to
is going to
Select the modal verb expressing ability.
"She ___ solve complex mathematical problems."
can
Explain why Present Simple is used in the sentence:
"Water boils at 100°C."
Because it describes a scientific fact or general truth.
Explain the difference:
"I read the book yesterday."
"I was reading the book yesterday."
Completed action
2Action in progress at a certain time
Choose the correct form and explain the reason.
"I ___ (read) this article all morning."
A) read
B) have read
C) have been reading
C – have been reading
Explanation: Present Perfect Continuous emphasizes duration and ongoing activity.
Complete the sentence with the correct future form.
"I think technology ___ change education dramatically
will change
Choose the modal that expresses strong advice.
"If you want to improve your writing, you ___ read more academic texts."
should
Correct the sentence and explain the reason:
"I am knowing the answer."
Correct sentence: I know the answer.
Reason: “Know” is a stative verb and is normally not used in continuous forms.
Correct the sentence logically:
"When I was arriving home, it started to rain."
Answer: When I arrived home, it started to rain.
Reason: Short completed action → Past Simple
Complete the sentence with the correct Perfect form.
"She ___ (work) at the company since 2021."
Answer: has worked
Explanation: Present Perfect is used for situations that started in the past and continue to the present.
Choose the correct sentence describing a planned arrangement.
A) I will meet the professor tomorrow at 9 a.m.
B) I am meeting the professor tomorrow at 9 a.m
B
Explain the difference in meaning.
"You must submit the report today."
"You have to submit the report today."
Answer:
Must → obligation from the speaker’s authority or opinion.
Have to → obligation from external rules or circumstances.
Choose the correct option and justify it:
"He ___ always ___ my books without asking."
A) takes
B) is taking
Answer: is always taking
Reason: Present continuous with always expresses annoyance or repeated behavior.
Complete the sentence using both tenses:
"While she ___ (study), her brother ___ (play) loud music."
was studying / was playing
Complete the sentence using the correct Past Perfect structure.
"By the time the meeting started, the manager ___ (already / leave)."
had already left
Correct the grammatical error.
"I am going meet my colleagues this evening."
I am going to meet my colleagues this evening.
Complete the sentence logically.
"You ___ park here. It is strictly prohibited."
mustn’t
Analyze the meaning difference:
"She thinks the exam is difficult."
"She is thinking about the exam."
1 Opinion / belief (stative verb)
2Mental activity happening now
Explain the grammar logic:
"When the teacher entered the room, the students were discussing the problem."
Answer:
Past Continuous describes an action already in progress when another action (Past Simple) happened.
Analyze the difference in meaning.
1"I have lived in London for five years."
2 "I lived in London for five years."
Sentence 1 → The situation continues to the present.
Sentence 2 → The situation is finished in the past.
Explain the difference in meaning.
1 "I will call her tonight."
2 "I am going to call her tonight."
Will → spontaneous decision made at the moment of speaking.
Going to → intention or plan decided before speaking.
Choose the correct modal expressing logical deduction.
"The lights are off and the door is locked. He ___ be at home."
A) must
B) can’t
C) might
B – can’t