Tenses - Study Mode
[#966] Bob . . . . . . . . with us tonight as he . . . . . . . . an appointment with the dentist.
Correct Answer
won't have trained/is making
[#967] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. In 1969 two manned spaceships _____ into space from the first space station.
Correct Answer
(B) launched
Explanation
Solution: The sentence refers to an event that occurred in the past, specifically in 1969. "Launched" is the correct past tense form of the verb, which accurately describes the action of the two manned spaceships being sent into space. This tense correctly aligns with the past time reference in the sentence.
[#968] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I'll ask him what he ___ for lunch.
Correct Answer
(A) was having
Explanation
Solution: The sentence requires a verb tense that matches the context of a past action. "Was having" is in the past continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that was happening at a particular time in the past. In this case, "I'll ask him what he was having for lunch" correctly conveys that the speaker intends to inquire about what the person was eating during a past moment.
[#969] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Ask him when the engineers ___ finish the talks.
Correct Answer
(A) will
[#970] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Do they allow smoking? B: No, smoking _________ inside the terminal building.
Correct Answer
(D) is not allowed