Grammar Quiz 39

Grammar Quiz 39 — Verb Tenses and Forms

Test your understanding of English verb tenses and forms by selecting the correct sentence in each set.

About This Verb Tenses Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 39, a multiple-choice assessment with 15 questions testing your knowledge of English verb tenses and forms.

Select the grammatically correct sentence from each set of options. Pay attention to verb tenses, forms, and usage in different contexts.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Instant scoring
• Detailed explanations
• Verb tense practice

Explanations

Henry cleans his teeth after dinner every night.

Correct answer: Henry cleans his teeth after dinner every night.

This sentence uses the simple present tense correctly to describe a habitual action. The third person singular form "cleans" is required for the subject "Henry."

Weather report: "It's five o'clock in Europe, and it's snowing."

Correct answer: Weather report: "It's five o'clock in Europe, and it's snowing."

The present continuous tense "is snowing" is appropriate here because it describes an action happening at the current moment, as indicated by the time reference.

Tina is wearing her black jeans today, but she usually wears a skirt or dress.

Correct answer: Tina is wearing her black jeans today, but she usually wears a skirt or dress.

The present continuous "is wearing" correctly describes a temporary action happening today, while the simple present "wears" correctly describes a habitual action.

I think I need a new laptop; this one no longer works properly.

Correct answer: I think I need a new laptop; this one no longer works properly.

The simple present tense is used correctly here for states ("I think") and general facts ("this one no longer works"). Stative verbs like "think" and "need" are not typically used in continuous forms.

Sorry, you can't borrow my pen. I am using it right now.

Correct answer: Sorry, you can't borrow my pen. I am using it right now.

The present continuous tense "am using" correctly describes an action happening at the moment of speaking, as indicated by "right now."

You can keep my phone if you want. I am not using it anymore.

Correct answer: You can keep my phone if you want. I am not using it anymore.

The present continuous tense "am not using" correctly describes a temporary situation that is no longer true, as indicated by "anymore."

Lucy: "No, I'm not. I don't enjoy school dances—they're loud and crowded!"

Correct answer: Lucy: "No, I'm not. I don't enjoy school dances—they're loud and crowded!"

The simple present tense "don't enjoy" correctly expresses a general preference or state. The first person singular requires "don't" (not "doesn't").

What do you do in the morning?

Correct answer: What do you do in the morning?

This question correctly uses the simple present tense to ask about habitual activities. The auxiliary "do" is required for questions in simple present tense.

She looks intelligent.

Correct answer: She looks intelligent.

This sentence correctly uses "look" as a linking verb followed by the adjective "intelligent" to describe the subject. "Intelligently" would be an adverb modifying the verb, which doesn't fit here.

I cannot help but wonder what he's going to do.

Correct answer: I cannot help but wonder what he's going to do.

The expression "cannot help but" is correctly followed by the base form of the verb "wonder." "Cannot help wondering" would also be correct, but "cannot help but wonder" is the standard form.

He seldom goes to the gym these days.

Correct answer: He seldom goes to the gym these days.

The simple present tense "goes" correctly describes a habitual action with the frequency adverb "seldom." The third person singular requires the -s form.

Listen! Someone is knocking at the door.

Correct answer: Listen! Someone is knocking at the door.

The present continuous tense "is knocking" correctly describes an action happening at the moment, as indicated by the imperative "Listen!"

Water boils at 100°C.

Correct answer: Water boils at 100°C.

The simple present tense "boils" correctly states a scientific fact or general truth.

My parents go to Italy every summer.

Correct answer: My parents go to Italy every summer.

The simple present tense "go" correctly describes a habitual action with the time expression "every summer." The plural subject "parents" requires the base form of the verb.

I can't talk now; I am cooking dinner.

Correct answer: I can't talk now; I am cooking dinner.

The present continuous tense "am cooking" correctly describes an action happening at the moment of speaking, as indicated by "now."

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