Tenses Flashcards

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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To describe habitual actions or general truths.

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True or False: The present continuous tense indicates an action that is happening right now.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The past simple tense is formed by adding _____ to regular verbs.

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ed

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What auxiliary verb is used to form the future simple tense?

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will

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Which tense is used for actions that were ongoing in the past?

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Past continuous tense

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of the present perfect tense? A) I eat lunch. B) I have eaten lunch. C) I was eating lunch.

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B) I have eaten lunch.

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What tense describes an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future?

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Future perfect tense

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True or False: The past perfect tense is used to show that an action was completed before another action in the past.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ tense describes actions that are happening right now.

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present continuous

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Which tense is used to express a future action that is planned or intended?

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Future continuous tense

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Multiple choice: What is the past perfect form of ‘to go’? A) went B) had gone C) was going

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B) had gone

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What is the structure of the present perfect continuous tense?

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has/have been + verb-ing

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True or False: The simple future tense can be formed using ‘going to’.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ tense is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present.

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present perfect

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What tense is used for actions that were in progress at a specific time in the past?

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Past continuous tense

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Multiple choice: Which sentence is in the future perfect tense? A) I will have finished my work. B) I finish my work. C) I was finishing my work.

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A) I will have finished my work.

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What is the formula for forming the past continuous tense?

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was/were + verb-ing

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True or False: The present simple tense can also be used for scheduled events.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ tense expresses an action that will happen in the future.

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future simple

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What tense is used to describe an action that will be ongoing at a specific time in the future?

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Future continuous tense

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of the past perfect continuous tense? A) I had been studying. B) I was studying. C) I studied.

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A) I had been studying.

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What is an example of the present perfect tense?

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I have visited Paris.

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True or False: The future perfect tense uses ‘will have’ followed by the past participle.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ tense indicates a habitual action in the past.

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past simple

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What is a tense in English grammar?
A tense indicates the time of an action or state of being.
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How many main tenses are there in English?
There are three main tenses: past, present, and future.
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True or False: The present tense describes actions that are happening now.
True
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Fill in the blank: The simple past tense is formed by adding ___ to the base form of regular verbs.
ed
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What is the present continuous tense used for?
It is used for actions that are currently happening.
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Identify the tense: 'I will eat dinner.'
Future simple tense
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What auxiliary verb is used to form the present perfect tense?
Have
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Change the sentence to past tense: 'She walks to school.'
She walked to school.
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What is the structure of the future continuous tense?
Will be + verb-ing
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True or False: The past perfect tense indicates an action completed before another past action.
True
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What is the difference between the simple past and past continuous?
Simple past indicates a completed action; past continuous indicates an ongoing action in the past.
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Identify the tense: 'They are studying for the exam.'
Present continuous tense
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Fill in the blank: The structure for the present perfect tense is ___ + past participle.
have/has
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What is the past simple form of 'go'?
Went
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Change to future tense: 'I read a book.'
I will read a book.
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What does the future perfect tense express?
An action that will be completed before a specified future time.
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True or False: The present perfect continuous tense emphasizes the duration of an action.
True
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What is the structure of the past perfect tense?
Had + past participle
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Identify the tense: 'He has been working here for five years.'
Present perfect continuous tense
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What is the base form of the verb 'to be' in the present tense for 'I'?
Am
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Fill in the blank: The future perfect tense is formed with 'will have' + ___.
past participle
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What is the simple present tense used for?
To express habitual actions or general truths.
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Identify the tense: 'She was watching TV when I called.'
Past continuous tense
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True or False: The simple future tense is formed using 'was' or 'were'.
False
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What is the past continuous form of 'to eat'?
Was/were eating
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Change to present perfect tense: 'They finish their homework.'
They have finished their homework.
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Fill in the blank: The present continuous tense uses the verb 'to be' + ___.
verb-ing
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Identify the tense: 'By next year, I will have graduated.'
Future perfect tense
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What is the difference between 'has' and 'have'?
'Has' is used with third person singular; 'have' is used with other subjects.
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True or False: The future continuous tense describes an action that will be happening at a specific time in the future.
True
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What auxiliary verb is used in the past continuous tense?
Was/were
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Fill in the blank: The structure for the simple past tense is the base form + ___.
ed (for regular verbs)
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Identify the tense: 'I have been learning English for two years.'
Present perfect continuous tense
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What is the past participle of 'write'?
Written
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Change to simple present: 'He is running.'
He runs.
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What does the simple future tense express?
An action that will happen in the future.
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Identify the tense: 'They had eaten before the game started.'
Past perfect tense
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True or False: The present tense can express future actions.
True
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What is the structure of the simple future tense?
Will + base form of the verb
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Fill in the blank: The past continuous tense describes actions that were ___ in the past.
ongoing
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Identify the tense: 'I will be traveling to Paris next month.'
Future continuous tense
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What is the simple past form of 'to run'?
Ran
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True or False: The present perfect tense is used for actions that happened at a specific time.
False
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What is the structure for the past perfect continuous tense?
Had been + verb-ing
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Change to future perfect tense: 'He finishes his project.'
He will have finished his project.