Tenses - Study Mode
[#746] Use one of the following verbs in correct form to complete the sentence: flow/go/revolve The earth ________ around the sun.
Correct Answer
(B) revolves
[#747] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Can I speak to Mr. Rich? B: I'm sorry, he _____________.
Correct Answer
(A) is sleeping
Explanation
Solution: In the conversation, "A: Can I speak to Mr. Rich? B: I'm sorry, he is sleeping ," the present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, the action is Mr. Rich's sleep. The correct form for the conversation is "I'm sorry, he is sleeping ." The other options are not suitable because they do not accurately convey the current action: Option B: sleeps This option uses the simple present tense, which does not convey the ongoing nature of the action at the moment of speaking. Option C: slept This option uses the simple past tense, which is not appropriate for describing an action happening right now. Option D: was sleeping This option uses the past continuous tense, which describes an ongoing action in the past. However, the conversation is about the present moment. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: is sleeping .
[#748] Complete the sentence using one of the following verbs in its appropriate form: open / live / speak / take My parents_____in a verysmall flat.
Correct Answer
(A) live
Explanation
Solution: In the sentence, "My parents live in a very small flat," the verb "live" is used in the present simple tense to describe a habitual or ongoing action. The correct form for the sentence is "My parents live in a very small flat." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option B: speaks This option uses the singular form of the verb "speak," which is not appropriate because the subject "parents" is plural. Option C: take This option uses the base form of the verb "take," which does not convey the intended meaning of where the parents reside. Option D: opens This option uses the singular form of the verb "open," which is not suitable for describing where someone lives. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: live .
[#749] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Princess Diana_____in 1997.
Correct Answer
(B) Died
Explanation
Solution: In the sentence, "Princess Diana died in 1997," the past tense form of the verb "die" is used. This verb form is appropriate for describing an action that happened and was completed in the past. The correct form for the sentence is "Princess Diana died in 1997." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: Die This option uses the base form of the verb "die," which is not correct in the past tense context of the sentence. Option C: Dies This option uses the present tense form of the verb "die," which is not appropriate for describing an action that happened in the past. Option D: Dye This option uses a different word that is not related to the context of Princess Diana's passing. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: Died .
[#750] The last time we . . . . . . . . dinner with them, they . . . . . . . . for a new house.
Correct Answer
(D) had / were looking
Explanation
Solution: In the sentence, "The last time we had dinner with them, they were looking for a new house," the past simple tense and past continuous tense are used to describe two actions that occurred in the past. The correct form for the sentence is "The last time we had dinner with them, they were looking for a new house." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb forms or tenses: Option A: have had/looked This option uses the present perfect tense and the base form of the verb "look," which do not match the past tense context of the sentence. Option B: were having/have been looking This option uses the past continuous tense with the present perfect continuous tense, which is not consistent with the structure of the sentence. Option C: have been having/look This option uses the present perfect continuous tense and the base form of the verb "look," which are not appropriate for describing past actions. Option E: have/are looking This option uses the present perfect tense and the present continuous tense, which are not suitable for describing past actions. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: had/were looking .