Question 1:
It's been one week since the floods . . . . . . . ., but still aid workers . . . . . . . . people.
A.
are striking/rescued
B.
strike/were rescuing
C.
were striking/have been rescuing
D.
struck/are rescuing
Answer: _________
Question 2:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: He _______ the Defense Minister from 1989-95.
A.
was
B.
is
C.
has been
D.
were
Answer: _________
Question 3:
Hopefully , we will be able to complete the building before the rainy season sets in Choose the option that indicates the error in the sentence.
A.
Hopefully
B.
Will be
C.
Before
D.
In
Answer: _________
Question 4:
The football team that . . . . . . . . last year's championship . . . . . . . . little chance of winning it again this year.
A.
was winning/stood
B.
was going to win/stand
C.
has won/has stood
D.
had won/was standing
Answer: _________
Question 5:
He . . . . . . . . to unlock the door to his flat because the telephone . . . . . . . ..
A.
was hurrying/rang
B.
hurries/has been ringing
C.
hurried/was ringing
D.
is hurrying/rings
Answer: _________
Question 6:
Fill in the blank. No vehicles ______ to park here
A.
Is allowed
B.
Has been allowed
C.
Is being allowed
D.
Are allowed
Answer: _________
Question 7:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. What time are you _________ to school tomorrow?
A.
go
B.
will go
C.
going
D.
went
Answer: _________
Question 8:
Frame a suitable question using the given words: A friend has just come back from holiday. You ask him about it. Write your question. (what / do in the evenings?)
A.
What have you done in the evenings?
B.
What will you do in the evenings?
C.
What are you doing in the evenings?
D.
What did you do in the evenings?
Answer: _________
Question 9:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb. A diary ______ to Mary for her thirteenth birthday lastmonth.
A.
Is given
B.
Was given
C.
Have been given
D.
Will be given
Answer: _________
Question 10:
The barber . . . . . . . . his finger while he . . . . . . . . off my hair.
A.
Had cut/was chopping
B.
Cut/chop
C.
Cut/was chopping
D.
Cuts/had been chopping
Answer: _________
Question 11:
Peggy's family . . . . . . . . pedigree dogs for three generations and they regularly . . . . . . . . their dogs in shows.
A.
have been breeding/enter
B.
are breeding/are entering
C.
were breeding/are entering
D.
breed/have entered
Answer: _________
Question 12:
Fill appropriate form of verb: I felt very tired when I got home, so I _______ (go) straight to bed.
A.
has gone
B.
went
C.
is going
D.
will go
Answer: _________
Question 13:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. My English is ________ better.
A.
gets
B.
will get
C.
get
D.
getting
Answer: _________
Question 14:
Complete the sentence. Choose the verb into the correct form, positive or negative. The hotel wasn't very expensive. It _____ very much. (cost)
A.
didn't cost
B.
doesn't cost
C.
won't cost
D.
haven't costed
Answer: _________
Question 15:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence: His companions ________ (follow) his example and, in a short time, a had collected a pile of stones for paving the path.
A.
follow
B.
were following
C.
had followed
D.
followed
Answer: _________
Question 16:
Choose asuitable option to fill in the blank: 'It started to rain while I was walking home.' 'Did it? ______________ an umbrella?'
A.
Have you had
B.
Did you have
C.
Will you have
D.
Were you having
Answer: _________
Question 17:
Jack . . . . . . . . with his parents this evening when his girlfriend from New York telephoned to let him know that she . . . . . . . . with someone else.
A.
was talking/had engaged
B.
had been talking/engaged
C.
talked/engaged
D.
had talked/had engaged
Answer: _________
Question 18:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. What will you ________ this time tomorrow?
A.
doing
B.
are doing
C.
did
D.
be doing
Answer: _________
Question 19:
Suddenly it very foggy so we compass bearings to find the right route down the mountain.
A.
will become
B.
had become
C.
became
D.
becomes
Answer: _________
Question 20:
Read what Sharon says about a typical working day: Sharon: I usually get up at 7 o'clock and have a big breakfast. I walk to work, which takes me about half an hour. I start work at 8:45. I never have lunch. I finish work at 5 o'clock. I'm always tired when I get home. I usually cook a meal in the evening. I don't usually go out. I go to bed at about 11 o' clock. I always sleep well. Yesterday was a typical working day for Sharon. Report her activity by using the appropriate tense:_______ at 5 o'clock.
A.
She will finish work
B.
She has finished work
C.
She finished work
D.
She is finishing work
Answer: _________
Question 21:
This morning I __(26)__ to work. I __(27)__ to go by bus because the sun __(28)__. While I __(29)__ past the supermarket, I __(30)__ something strange. A man __(31)__ near me and he __(32)__ a song very loudly on his own! He __(33)__ for a few minutes. Then he __(34)__ a friend and he __(35)__ singing.
A.
shone
B.
is shining
C.
was shining
D.
shines
E.
walked
F.
am walking
G.
was walked
H.
was walking
Answer: _________
Question 22:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:During his school years, Cronin _____ great interest in literature.
A.
take
B.
took
C.
has taken
D.
had taken
Answer: _________
Question 23:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of future tense of the verb given in the bracket. The players ________ (play) tennis next Monday.
A.
will play
B.
be play
C.
playing
D.
play
Answer: _________
Question 24:
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence. I ______ to Srinagar this weekend. I have got my flight tickets and hotel reservation.
A.
am travelling
B.
travel
C.
going to travel
D.
would travelling
Answer: _________
Question 25:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The sun _____ in the day time.
A.
shine
B.
shone
C.
is shining
D.
shines
Answer: _________
Question 26:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:I _____ you the book after I ____ it.
A.
give/read
B.
shall give/had read
C.
shall give/have read
D.
have given/shall read
Answer: _________
Question 27:
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb: Megha ______ cricket on Sundays.
A.
play
B.
plays
C.
playing
D.
did played
Answer: _________
Question 28:
I was . . . . . . . . food when he came in.
A.
cooking
B.
cook
C.
cooked
D.
do cook
Answer: _________
Question 29:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I _____ four languages.
A.
am speaking
B.
speak
C.
speaks
D.
am speak
Answer: _________
Question 30:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She ________ the prize because she wrote the best composition.
A.
won
B.
to win
C.
is winning
D.
wins
Answer: _________
Question 31:
Frame suitable statement using the given information: (I / be/ bed ) at 5 o'clock tomorrow morning.
A.
I've been in bed
B.
I'd been in bed
C.
I'll be in bed
D.
I was in bed
Answer: _________
Question 32:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Where ________ yesterday?
A.
was you
B.
have you been
C.
did you
D.
were you
Answer: _________
Question 33:
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Jasmine is working as a dental assistant. What she does is________ people's teeth.
A.
clean
B.
cleans
C.
cleaning
D.
to clean
Answer: _________
Question 34:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb given in the brackets:Julia is very good at languages. She ____ (speak) four languages very well.
A.
speaks
B.
is speaking
C.
has spoken
D.
has been speaking
Answer: _________
Question 35:
Complete the sentence with one of the following verbs in the correct form: come/ get/ happen/ look/ make/ start/ stay/ try /work 'You hard today.' 'Yes, I have a lot to do.'
A.
are working
B.
are looking
C.
are coming
D.
have got
Answer: _________
Question 36:
The bus . . . . . . . . before we reached the bus stand.
A.
left
B.
has left
C.
had left
D.
will have left
Answer: _________
Question 37:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:I ______ to do it but I ______ no time. I was very busy.
A.
wanted/has
B.
want/had have
C.
wanted/had
D.
would want/have
Answer: _________
Question 38:
Choose the option which completes the following sentence: The library ______ behind the football stadium.
A.
locates
B.
is located
C.
has been located
D.
will be locating
Answer: _________
Question 39:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Bill ______ his girlfriend now. That's the third time he _______ her this evening.
A.
phones/phones
B.
has phoned/phones
C.
is phoning/has phoned
D.
will phone/has phoned
Answer: _________
Question 40:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:He _____ nobody about his secret that day.
A.
don't tell
B.
tell
C.
didn't tell
D.
told
Answer: _________
Question 41:
About a month ago, I . . . . . . . . a brochure about your hotel, but I . . . . . . . . it yet.
A.
request/didn't receive
B.
have requested/am not receiving
C.
was requesting/wasn't receiving
D.
requested/haven't received
Answer: _________
Question 42:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer from the options given below:The great Mozart ___________ more than 700 pieces of music.
A.
writes
B.
was wrote
C.
writed
D.
wrote
Answer: _________
Question 43:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She ________ the bus every day.
A.
taking
B.
takes
C.
is taking
D.
take
Answer: _________
Question 44:
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Why not _______ the meeting for Monday morning?
A.
Schedule
B.
Scheduling
C.
You schedule
D.
Do you schedule
Answer: _________
Question 45:
Clean snow . . . . . . . . as much as 87 per cent of the sunlight that . . . . . . . . on it.
A.
is reflecting/shone
B.
has reflected/was shining
C.
reflected/is shining
D.
was reflected/has shone
Answer: _________
Question 46:
Last week the boys . . . . . . . . magic show.
A.
will see
B.
saw
C.
have seen
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 47:
It . . . . . . . . since 9 o'clock.
A.
rains
B.
was raining
C.
has been raining
D.
will rain
Answer: _________
Question 48:
The following sentence has not been edited. There is one error in the line. Choose the option that has the incorrect word andthe correction against it. He moved through the row and sit on a chair.
A.
Incorrect = sit, Correction = sat
B.
Incorrect= sit, Correct= would have sat
C.
Incorrect= sit, Correct= sitting
D.
Incorrect= sit, Correct= will have sat
Answer: _________
Question 49:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We'll close all the windows in case it ________ while we are out.
A.
rains
B.
rained
C.
will rain
D.
rain
Answer: _________
Question 50:
(Five Years ago) Carol: I don't like cheese.(Now) Carol: I eat lots of cheese now. Compare what Carol said five years ago and what she says today: Now write sentences about how Carol has changed.Use used to / didn't use to / never used toin the first part of your sentence and appropriate form of verb in the second part of the sentence: .............................. but ..........................
A.
She used to like cheese but she has eaten lots of cheese now.
B.
She didn't like cheese but she eats so much of cheese now.
C.
She never used to like cheese but she eats lots of cheese now.
D.
She use to like cheese but she is eating lots of cheese now.
Answer: _________
Question 51:
The whole family was busy. While the children . . . . . . . . decorations, their father . . . . . . . . up the Christmas tree.
A.
are making/is setting
B.
made/has been setting
C.
have been making/has set
D.
were making/was setting
Answer: _________
Question 52:
After she . . . . . . . . to turn up for our appointment for the third time, I . . . . . . . . to meet her again.
A.
is failing
B.
am refusing
C.
has failed
D.
had refused
Answer: _________
Question 53:
Fill in the blank with the correct word/phrase.As soon as I arrived, we ______ our food - everyone had waited for me.
A.
Were ordering
B.
Ordered
C.
Had ordered
D.
Would order
Answer: _________
Question 54:
I . . . . . . . . on this report for more than three weeks now, but I . . . . . . . . only half of it yet.
A.
work/have been completing
B.
am working/complete
C.
work/am completing
D.
was working/completed
Answer: _________
Question 55:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. "The letter ____ last week," Helen said.
A.
is sent
B.
was sent
C.
will be sent
D.
sent
Answer: _________
Question 56:
As I . . . . . . . . you yesterday, the undersecretary . . . . . . . . over this afternoon's discussions.
A.
have told/was presiding
B.
told/will be presiding
C.
would have told/had presided
D.
will tell/has presided
Answer: _________
Question 57:
Complete the sentence using appropriate verb: 'Are you coming with us?' .'No, I think ______ here.'
A.
I have waited.
B.
I am waiting.
C.
I waited.
D.
I'll wait
Answer: _________
Question 58:
Change the following sentence into simple future: At this time tomorrow, I will be leaving.
A.
At this time tomorrow, I will leave.
B.
At this time tomorrow, I will have left.
C.
At this time tomorrow, I will have been leaving.
D.
At this time tomorrow, I leave.
Answer: _________
Question 59:
Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given statement:Air _______ mainly of nitrogen and oxygen. (consist)
A.
consists
B.
is consisting
C.
have consisted
D.
consisted
Answer: _________
Question 60:
She last drove a car three years ago. Since she . . . . . . . . an accident, she . . . . . . . . a car for three years.
A.
had had
B.
hadn't driven
C.
has had
D.
hasn't driven
Answer: _________
Question 61:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ________ to the dentist tomorrow.
A.
went
B.
have gone
C.
am going
D.
going
Answer: _________
Question 62:
It seems likely that by the end of the week, the costs involved in the construction of the bridge . . . . . . . . by the Ministry.
A.
would have been announced
B.
have been announced
C.
would be announced
D.
are being announced
Answer: _________
Question 63:
I feel certain that her new travel agency because she a thorough market survey.
A.
is succeeding
B.
has succeeded
C.
will succeed
D.
was succeeding
Answer: _________
Question 64:
Replace the underlined tense form with the correct option:If you will work hard you will certainly succeed.
A.
work
B.
works
C.
worked
D.
have worked
Answer: _________
Question 65:
Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate option: The Olympic Games _________ after every four years.
A.
take place
B.
will take place
C.
is taking place
D.
has taken place
Answer: _________
Question 66:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Ixa0am ________ to some piano music.
A.
listen
B.
listened
C.
listening
D.
will listen
Answer: _________
Question 67:
Time . . . . . . . . over. We . . . . . . . . fifty applications in all.
A.
had been/received
B.
is/have received
C.
is/received
D.
was/had been receiving
Answer: _________
Question 68:
Choose the correct word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.I first ____ Mr. Mohan in 1981.
A.
am meeting
B.
had met
C.
met
D.
meet
Answer: _________
Question 69:
Can I have some milk before I . . . . . . . . to bed?
A.
go
B.
am going
C.
shall go
D.
went
Answer: _________
Question 70:
Select suitable question as per the situation: Your friend has decided to have a party.You ask: (who/invite?) ______
A.
Who do you invited?
B.
Who did you invite?
C.
Who have you invited?
D.
Whom are you going to invite?
Answer: _________
Question 71:
Put the verb in the correct form: You're always tired. If you ________ to bed so late every night, youwouldn't be tired all the time. (not/go)
A.
hadn't gone
B.
didn't go
C.
hasn't gone
D.
didn't gone
Answer: _________
Question 72:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:We were at the theatre $$2$$ days ago. The performance was excellent. "Who ______ the leading part?"
A.
did play
B.
play
C.
played
D.
would play
Answer: _________
Question 73:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The Italian people ____ of his resignation on television yesterdayevening.
A.
Was told
B.
Have been told
C.
Told
D.
Were told
Answer: _________
Question 74:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. When he ___ in London, it ______ heavily.
A.
arrive / rains
B.
arrives / rained
C.
arrived / was raining
D.
will arrive / rains
Answer: _________
Question 75:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. "Where____your sister born?" "She ___born in India. too."
A.
Were / was
B.
Are / is
C.
Was / was
D.
Was / were
Answer: _________
Question 76:
Choose the option that best completes the sentence correctly: Now the sun _______.
A.
shine
B.
has been shining
C.
has shone
D.
is shining
Answer: _________
Question 77:
When I first arrived at State University, I . . . . . . . . by the size of the campus. Fortunately, I found three helpful people who . . . . . . . . me from total confusion.
A.
had been overwhelmed/saved
B.
was overwhelmed/saved
C.
was overwhelmed/was saving
D.
would be overwhelmed/had saved
Answer: _________
Question 78:
Complete the given sentence using the most appropriate verb form as per the situation:George says he's 80 years old but nobody _____ him. (believe)
A.
believed
B.
believes
C.
has believed
D.
is believing
Answer: _________
Question 79:
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option: A: Is your father at home? B: No, I'm afraid he ____1____ (go) out. A: When exactly ____2____ (he/go) out? B: About ten minutes ago.
A.
__1__ - went, __2__ - does he go
B.
__1__ - has gone, __2__ - did he go
C.
__1__ - had gone,__2__ - has he went
D.
__1__ - went, __2__ - have he gone
Answer: _________
Question 80:
Use the given verb in the appropriate form to complete the sentence: What time _______ (the banks / close) in Britain?
A.
Does the banks close
B.
Do the bank closes
C.
Do the banks close
D.
Did the bank close
Answer: _________
Question 81:
Fill in the blank with the correct option. Evidence shows that Jackson _____ inside the house at the time of the murder.
A.
Was
B.
Is
C.
Will be
D.
Has been
Answer: _________
Question 82:
Select the most appropriate form of theverb to fill in the blank: Jim is very untidy. He _______ (always/leave) his things all over the place.
A.
is always leaving
B.
always leaves
C.
always left
D.
have always left
Answer: _________
Question 83:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: He ____________ in the heavy rain and came home dripping wet.
A.
was caught
B.
caught
C.
catch
D.
have caught
Answer: _________
Question 84:
Fill in the blank using an appropriate option: Sorry I'm late. The car _____ (break) down on my way here.
A.
break
B.
broke
C.
has broken
D.
will break
Answer: _________
Question 85:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Who ________ you they were moving?
A.
tell
B.
told
C.
tells
D.
was told
Answer: _________
Question 86:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.He ___ asleep while he was driving.
A.
falls
B.
fell
C.
has fallen
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 87:
In the past few months, our company director . . . . . . . . more mettle than most industrialists . . . . . . . . in an entire career.
A.
had shown/have done
B.
showed/would do
C.
shows/did
D.
was showing/may have done
Answer: _________
Question 88:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The computer __________ delivered tomorrow.
A.
are
B.
was
C.
has
D.
will be
Answer: _________
Question 89:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms. What about going for a trip? Great$$!$$ We ________ to some hill station.
A.
Go
B.
Shall going
C.
Are going to go
D.
Shall go
Answer: _________
Question 90:
She . . . . . . . . interested in health ever since she was a young girl and now that the medical college . . . . . . . . her as a student, it seems that she will be able to work in the medical field.
A.
was/accepted
B.
has been/has accepted
C.
is/is accepting
D.
is being/accepts
Answer: _________
Question 91:
Choose the option that completes the sentence correctly: Sam ______ in San Diego a week ago.
A.
Has arrived
B.
Had arrived
C.
Arrived
D.
Has been arrived
Answer: _________
Question 92:
He is the man about whom we . . . . . . . . so much.
A.
have heard
B.
heard
C.
would have heard
D.
had heard
Answer: _________
Question 93:
Choose a suitable option to fill in the blank: I need a stamp for this letter.__________ one?
A.
Did you have
B.
Do you have
C.
Have you had
D.
Had you had
Answer: _________
Question 94:
The archaeological evidence . . . . . . . . clearly that people in ancient Crete . . . . . . . . flush toilets 4000 years ago.
A.
has shown/use
B.
is showing/have used
C.
showed/have been using
D.
shows/were using
Answer: _________
Question 95:
Today we . . . . . . . . a lot of tangerines at one pound per kilo, unlike yesterday, when we . . . . . . . . very few customers.
A.
are selling
B.
had
C.
sold
D.
will have had
Answer: _________
Question 96:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:A policeman ______me crossing the street yesterday.
A.
seen
B.
saw
C.
has seen
D.
will see
Answer: _________
Question 97:
When our train . . . . . . . . at the station, we found the bridegroom's family . . . . . . . . for us.
A.
Was reaching/waited
B.
Reached/had been waiting
C.
Have been reaching/waited
D.
Reached/waiting
Answer: _________
Question 98:
Because we have a young baby, we . . . . . . . . the opportunity to go to the cinema any more, but now and again, we . . . . . . . . a video to play at home.
A.
didn't have/are buying
B.
aren't having/were buying
C.
don't have/buy
D.
weren't having/bought
Answer: _________
Question 99:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:The English ______ of sports and _______ themselves as good sportsmen.
A.
are fond/regard
B.
is fond/regards
C.
were fond/regards
D.
was fond/regards
Answer: _________
Question 100:
In the sentence given below, one word has been omitted. Write the missing word along with the words that come before it and after it. Pollution not a new problem.
A.
Pollution is not
B.
Pollution will not
C.
Pollution had not
D.
Pollution was not
Answer: _________
Question 101:
I . . . . . . . . in Istanbul for so long that I . . . . . . . . the time before the Bosphorus Bridge.
A.
am living/remembered
B.
lived/am remembering
C.
was living/have remembered
D.
live/was remembering
Answer: _________
Question 102:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:"Why _______ you go to the market?" "I ______ no time."
A.
do/had
B.
will/have
C.
did/hadn't
D.
didn't/hadn't
Answer: _________
Question 103:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ________ to see you tomorrow, but now I find I can't.
A.
will come
B.
come
C.
was coming
D.
am coming
Answer: _________
Question 104:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: Janet's contact lens popped out while she _______________.
A.
Was playing
B.
Is playing
C.
Has been playing
D.
Playing
Answer: _________
Question 105:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ________ in 632.
A.
dies
B.
dying
C.
was dying
D.
died
Answer: _________
Question 106:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Where did the gunman shoot President Kennedy? B: He _________ in Dallas, Texas.
A.
is shot
B.
shoots
C.
was shot
D.
been shot
Answer: _________
Question 107:
Choose appropriate option to fill in the blank: The police ______ three people but later they let them go. (arrest)
A.
has arrested
B.
arrested
C.
is arresting
D.
will arrest
Answer: _________
Question 108:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We don't like him because he always ___ lies.
A.
tell
B.
was telling
C.
tells
D.
are telling
Answer: _________
Question 109:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense form: I __________ a new language. (learn)
A.
am going to learn
B.
would learn
C.
will be learning
D.
will have learned
Answer: _________
Question 110:
We . . . . . . . . that this picture . . . . . . . . worth at least 500 dollars.
A.
have estimated
B.
is
C.
estimated
D.
was
Answer: _________
Question 111:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Good children always _________ their parents.
A.
obey
B.
obeys
C.
obeying
D.
has obeyed
Answer: _________
Question 112:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:It has been long since I ______ him last. I _____ from him all these years.
A.
saw/haven't heard
B.
had seen/haven't heard
C.
see/don't hear
D.
saw/don't hear
Answer: _________
Question 113:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. What month _____it last month?
A.
Was
B.
Is
C.
Were
D.
Did
Answer: _________
Question 114:
Rewrite the following sentence using the correct tense of the verbs givenin the brackets: When I (enter) the conference room, they (discuss) expansion plans. They (break) off their discussion. The manager (introduce) me to the members and (invite) me to express my views on the subject.
A.
was entering, were discussing, broke, had introduced, invite
B.
entered, discussion, broken, introduction, invited
C.
entered, were discussing, broke, introduced, invited
D.
enter, discussing, had broke, introduced, invited
Answer: _________
Question 115:
When the young scouts . . . . . . . . the top of the hill, they . . . . . . . . for more than an hour.
A.
reached/have been walking
B.
reach/will have been walking
C.
will have reached/are walking
D.
had reached/were walking
Answer: _________
Question 116:
Select appropriate option to complete the sentence:A:Has George decided what to do when he leaves school? B:Oh, yes. Everything is planned. ________________ a holiday for a few weeks and then ____________ a computer programming course.
A.
He's going to have ... he's goingto do
B.
He's gone to have ... he's gone to do
C.
He'll go to have ... he'll go to do
D.
He'd go to have ... he'd go to do
Answer: _________
Question 117:
Choose the best answer from (A), (B), (C) or (D), to complete sentence.I will repair my camera as soon as I ____ what's wrong it.
A.
Knows
B.
Will know
C.
Knew
D.
Know
Answer: _________
Question 118:
It is clearly . . . . . . . . 'passengers . . . . . . . . to smoke in the train', still, they . . . . . . . . ignorant.
A.
Written/are not allowed/are being
B.
Written/was not allowed/be
C.
Wrote/do not allow/are been
D.
Written/are not allowing/have been
Answer: _________
Question 119:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the past tense of the verb given in the brackets. She replied that she ___ (feel)better.
A.
felt
B.
feeling
C.
was feeling
D.
feel
Answer: _________
Question 120:
When I pay him tomorrow, he . . . . . . . . everything.
A.
has received
B.
has been receiving
C.
will have received
D.
will have been received
Answer: _________
Question 121:
The negotiators . . . . . . . . to bring the two sides together for months, but so far they . . . . . . . ..
A.
try/are failing
B.
are trying/failed
C.
tried/fail
D.
have tried/were failing
Answer: _________
Question 122:
I . . . . . . . . some wood for the fire while you . . . . . . . . the salad.
A.
will fetch/prepare
B.
fetch/are preparing
C.
am fetching/will prepare
D.
have fetched/prepared
Answer: _________
Question 123:
Complete the sentence with one of the following verbs in the correct form:come/get/happen/look/make/start/go/stay/try/workHave you got an umbrella? It ______ to rain.
A.
is happening
B.
is going
C.
is getting
D.
is working
Answer: _________
Question 124:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. Last year it____for three months, but ____ only for two weeks.
A.
Snows / rains
B.
Snowed / rained
C.
Snowing / raining
D.
Snow / raining
Answer: _________
Question 125:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.I ___ a new bicycle last week.
A.
bought
B.
have bought
C.
had bought
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 126:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The student ________ something to write with.
A.
is need
B.
needs
C.
is needing
D.
is needed
Answer: _________
Question 127:
It . . . . . . . . that, by 2050, world population . . . . . . . . twice as much as it is now.
A.
appears/will have risen
B.
appeared/would have been rising
C.
has appeared/will be rising
D.
would appear/has risen
Answer: _________
Question 128:
The fire . . . . . . . . the huts before the fire brigade came.
A.
had burnt
B.
will burn
C.
has burnt
D.
bums
Answer: _________
Question 129:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Where is Ken? B: I think he ______ a bath.
A.
was having
B.
has
C.
is having
D.
took
Answer: _________
Question 130:
Sally's husband . . . . . . . . for a new job because his present one . . . . . . . . no opportunities for advancement.
A.
was looking/has offered
B.
looks/was offering
C.
looked/is offering
D.
is looking/offers
Answer: _________
Question 131:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. What ___ you ___? I ___ now.
A.
are/doing/am washing up
B.
have/done/am washing up
C.
have/been done/am washed up
D.
were/done/have washed up
Answer: _________
Question 132:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb. Early to bed and early to rise ______ a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
A.
Make
B.
Makes
C.
Were making
D.
Are making
Answer: _________
Question 133:
The history of the Venetian republic . . . . . . . . to an end in 1797 when Venice . . . . . . . . over to Austria by Napoleon.
A.
was coming/would have been handed
B.
had come/has been handed
C.
comes/had been handed
D.
came/was handed
Answer: _________
Question 134:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. "Could she cook?" "Yes, she_________"
A.
Can
B.
Is
C.
Could
D.
Was
Answer: _________
Question 135:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.When he lived in Hyderabad, he ___ to the cinema once a week.
A.
goes
B.
went
C.
was going
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 136:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ________ a packet of cigarettes a day.
A.
smoking
B.
were smoking
C.
smokes
D.
smoke
Answer: _________
Question 137:
Complete the sentence with an auxiliary verb: 'Is Colin here?''He ______ five minutes ago but I think he's gone home now.'
A.
is
B.
was
C.
isn't
D.
wasn't
Answer: _________
Question 138:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She ________ a sweater last Tuesday.
A.
buys
B.
bought
C.
is buying
D.
will buy
Answer: _________
Question 139:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Why are you late? B: I ________ on the wrong bus.
A.
get
B.
got
C.
am getting
D.
will get
Answer: _________
Question 140:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence: The popular belief is that it is an endless stretch ofsand where no rain _______(fall) and, therefore no vegetation grows.
A.
is falling
B.
was falling
C.
falls
D.
fall
Answer: _________
Question 141:
Complete the sentence with the most appropriate option: There is a hole at the bottom of the boat. A lot of water is coming in through the hole.The boat __________(sink)unless we stop the water from flowing into it.
A.
is going to sinking
B.
will go to sink
C.
will sink
D.
is sinking
Answer: _________
Question 142:
Which tense is formed by using "was/were + verb (ing)" ?
A.
Past Indefinite
B.
Past Continuous
C.
Past Perfect
D.
Present Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 143:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: "What ___________ you to do?" "She (the doctor) told me to stay in bed for a few days."
A.
will she tell
B.
did she tell
C.
is she going to tell
D.
does she tell
Answer: _________
Question 144:
The swimmer . . . . . . . . to be in difficulty, but he . . . . . . . . to reach the shore in the end.
A.
seemed
B.
managed
C.
seems
D.
has managed
Answer: _________
Question 145:
When Sakura . . . . . . . . at the theatre, Shannon was really angry because he . . . . . . . . for her for more than an hour.
A.
had arrived/was waiting
B.
arrived/was waiting
C.
had been arriving/was waiting
D.
was arriving/waited
Answer: _________
Question 146:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. After a thorough examination the patient ____ home.
A.
was sent
B.
were sent
C.
are sent
D.
to send
Answer: _________
Question 147:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. Little _______ she realize that the evening was _______ out very differently.
A.
did / turning
B.
will / to turn
C.
does / to have turned
D.
did / to turn
Answer: _________
Question 148:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. These engineers always ___ in the office and ___
A.
stayed/learn
B.
stay/learn
C.
stays/learns
D.
have stayed/learn
Answer: _________
Question 149:
Fill in the blank by making a meaningful statement from the given words:Who is that man? What _____? (he/want)
A.
did he want
B.
will he want
C.
does he want
D.
is he wanting
Answer: _________
Question 150:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Christopher Columbus didn't know where he _______. When he landed he didn't know where he _____. When he got back to Spain he didn't know where he ______.
A.
was sailing/was/had been
B.
had sailed/was/was
C.
is sailing/had been/has been
D.
will be sailing/will be/will have been
Answer: _________
Question 151:
According to the doctor, this time next week, I . . . . . . . . around as normal and the cut on my foot . . . . . . . . completely.
A.
am walking
B.
healed
C.
will be walking
D.
will have healed
Answer: _________
Question 152:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: You will have finished the performance by evening.
A.
Simple Future
B.
Present Perfect Continuous
C.
Future Perfect
D.
Future Perfect Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 153:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ________ because I had forgotten my homework.
A.
will apologize
B.
apologized
C.
am apologizing
D.
have apologized
Answer: _________
Question 154:
Nancy and Princy . . . . . . . . to our house to play the treasure hunt with us.
A.
Will have been coming
B.
Had been to come
C.
Are coming
D.
Come
Answer: _________
Question 155:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Julia has overslept again. She is going ______ late to her work. "I had better ____ a taxi," she thinks.
A.
being/take
B.
to be/take
C.
be/to take
D.
to be/to take
Answer: _________
Question 156:
Water . . . . . . . . from liquid to gas when it . . . . . . . . a temperature of 100°C.
A.
has changed/reached
B.
changed/was reaching
C.
changes/reaches
D.
has been changing/is reaching
Answer: _________
Question 157:
Look at the drunken driver at the end of the street! He . . . . . . . . an accident.
A.
will have
B.
is going to have
C.
has
D.
is having
Answer: _________
Question 158:
To his horror, he found that he . . . . . . . . for nearly 24 hours.
A.
sleeps
B.
slept
C.
was sleeping
D.
had slept
Answer: _________
Question 159:
In which tense is the following sentence written? "I write letters to my brother."
A.
Present Indefinite
B.
Present Perfect
C.
Past Indefinite
D.
Present Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 160:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: How was the party? B: Very nice but Thomas _________ too much.
A.
drinks
B.
drunk
C.
drink
D.
drank
Answer: _________
Question 161:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It ____Jack's birthday two days ago.
A.
Was
B.
Were
C.
Is
D.
Are
Answer: _________
Question 162:
Complete the sentence using the correct option: ______ (you/listen) to the radio every day?''No, just occasionally.'
A.
do you listen
B.
will you listen
C.
Are you listening
D.
Did you listen
Answer: _________
Question 163:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Why ______ he go to Great Britain last month?
A.
did
B.
was
C.
will
D.
had
Answer: _________
Question 164:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:He ____ at the blackboard and ______ that the English teacher _______ the word "apple" there.
A.
was looking/sees/wrote
B.
looks/sees/had written
C.
looked/saw/was writing
D.
is looking/saw/writes
Answer: _________
Question 165:
The president . . . . . . . . too hard lately, and as a result, he . . . . . . . . terrible.
A.
has been working/looks
B.
has worked/looked
C.
worked/is looking
D.
works/has looked
Answer: _________
Question 166:
When they . . . . . . . . in Sydney Harbour, they . . . . . . . . non-stop for three months.
A.
anchor
B.
will have been sailing
C.
were anchoring
D.
sailed
Answer: _________
Question 167:
Some of us will be needed tomorrow to finish the fence because, at this rate, two sections unfinished when we work tonight.
A.
have remained
B.
will have remained
C.
are going to remain
D.
are remaining
Answer: _________
Question 168:
Since they . . . . . . . . acting, they . . . . . . . . in three plays, a television commercial and two TV dramas.
A.
began
B.
have been performing
C.
begin
D.
are performing
Answer: _________
Question 169:
Read about Colin. Choose the correct option as per the situation/timing asked further: Colin goes to work every day. He leaves home at 8 o'clock and arrives at work at about 8:45. He starts work immediately and continues until 12:30 when he has lunch (which takes about half an hour). He starts work again at 1:15 and goes home at exactly 4:30. Every day he follows the same routine and tomorrow will be no exception. __________________ at 4:45 tomorrow.
A.
He'll leave from work
B.
He'll be leaving for work
C.
He'll have left from work
D.
He'll have arrived home
Answer: _________
Question 170:
Complete the conversation using the appropriate option: 'I don't know how to use this computer.' 'OK, _______ you.'
A.
I have shown/ I have taught
B.
I showed / I taught
C.
I'll show / I'll teach
D.
I am showing / I am teaching
Answer: _________
Question 171:
Last Saturday, my father . . . . . . . . that his dinner suit was too small, so now he . . . . . . . . a strict diet.
A.
has discovered/followed
B.
discovers/was following
C.
discovered/is following
D.
was discovering/has followed
Answer: _________
Question 172:
As he . . . . . . . . the party, a strange man . . . . . . . . him.
A.
left/has been approaching
B.
is leaving/has approached
C.
leaves/was approaching
D.
has left/approaches
Answer: _________
Question 173:
Last week's supplementary budget package . . . . . . . . to prevent Japan's economy from plunging even lower.
A.
is being designed
B.
has designed
C.
was designed
D.
would be designed
Answer: _________
Question 174:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: We ___________ to London last Monday.
A.
can drive
B.
will drive
C.
drove
D.
had driven
Answer: _________
Question 175:
Change the tense in thexa0following sentence into simple present: To his utter disgust, he betrayed his commander.
A.
To his utter disgust, he betray his commander.
B.
To his utter disgust, he betrays his commander.
C.
To his utter disgust, he is betraying his commander.
D.
To his utter disgust, he has betrayed his commander.
Answer: _________
Question 176:
You know that Liz goes to the cinema a lot. You want to know how often.Ask her ________
A.
How often are you going to the cinema?
B.
How often will you go to the cinema?
C.
How often do you go to the cinema?
D.
How often will you be going to the cinema?
Answer: _________
Question 177:
Fill in the blank with the most suitable verb form: We _________ breakfast in bed.
A.
were have
B.
has
C.
was having
D.
had
Answer: _________
Question 178:
To the astronomers of the Middle Ages, the most important classical authorities on natural philosophy . . . . . . . . Aristotle and Ptolemy, since both . . . . . . . . frameworks that explained the whole universe.
A.
had been/created
B.
are/have created
C.
were/had created
D.
have been/create
Answer: _________
Question 179:
As my son . . . . . . . . down by the river, I . . . . . . . . his room thoroughly.
A.
fishes/have cleaned
B.
is fishing/cleaned
C.
has fished/clean
D.
fished/have been cleaning
Answer: _________
Question 180:
Choose the best option from the options given below to complete the sentence: 'When you see Ann, can you ask her to phone me?' 'Sure, _____ her.'
A.
I ask
B.
I'm going to ask
C.
I'll ask
D.
Asked
Answer: _________
Question 181:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The electric light bulb _________ by Edison.
A.
invented
B.
invents
C.
is invented
D.
was invented
Answer: _________
Question 182:
The peace which Istanbul once . . . . . . . ., . . . . . . . . away.
A.
know/has been swept
B.
knew/had been swept
C.
knew/has been swept
D.
knows/will sweep
Answer: _________
Question 183:
Use the right form of the verb: 'Where ___ (Martin/come) from?' 'He's Scottish.'
A.
do Martin come
B.
do Martin comes
C.
does Martin comes
D.
does Martin come
Answer: _________
Question 184:
They . . . . . . . . a football match in the evening. What . . . . . . . . you do?
A.
Were playing/do
B.
Played/did
C.
Have played/did
D.
Are playing/will
Answer: _________
Question 185:
Tim . . . . . . . . a master's degree as soon as he . . . . . . . . to Canada.
A.
has begun/is returning
B.
began/returned
C.
is beginning/returned
D.
was beginning/returns
Answer: _________
Question 186:
The managing director . . . . . . . . Sid to sales manager and ever since then, he . . . . . . . . everybody around.
A.
promoted/has been bossing
B.
promotes/bosses
C.
has promoted/is bossing
D.
is promoting/was bossing
Answer: _________
Question 187:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. A: ____Paul play rugby? B: No, he can't. But he can ____baseball.
A.
Can / play
B.
Can / plays
C.
Does / play
D.
Does / plays
Answer: _________
Question 188:
Fill in the blank: I wish you _____ louder as I can't hear what you say.
A.
Were speaking
B.
Spoke
C.
Would speak
D.
Speak
Answer: _________
Question 189:
I know all about that film because I . . . . . . . . it twice.
A.
saw
B.
have seen
C.
had seen
D.
have been seen
Answer: _________
Question 190:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The landlord ____ just rented the apartment when I got there.
A.
has
B.
have
C.
had been
D.
had
Answer: _________
Question 191:
For the past 24 hours, a tropical storm . . . . . . . . the houses of villages in Mozambique, but it is hard to know as yet how much damage it . . . . . . . . by the time it has stopped.
A.
was going to batter/causes
B.
battered/will have been causing
C.
has been battering/will have caused
D.
had been battering/has caused
Answer: _________
Question 192:
I . . . . . . . . for the interview since 10 a.m.
A.
is waiting
B.
has been waiting
C.
have been waiting
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 193:
Asia the world's largest landmass and just over half of the world's people.
A.
has had
B.
is having
C.
has
D.
was having
Answer: _________
Question 194:
Complete the sentenceusing the appropriate form of the verb: It's raining. Don't go out. You ____________ (get) wet.
A.
are getting
B.
got
C.
have got
D.
will get
Answer: _________
Question 195:
Choose appropriate option to complete the conversation:A:Did you post that letter for me? B:Oh, I'm sorry. I completely forgot. ______________ it now. (I/do)
A.
I'm doing
B.
I'll do
C.
I've done
D.
I'd do
Answer: _________
Question 196:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Tomorrow when youxa0 _______ the sun _____.
A.
woke up / shines
B.
have woken up / was shining
C.
wake up / will be shining
D.
will wake up / will shine
Answer: _________
Question 197:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. How much money ______ yesterday?
A.
is stolen
B.
stole
C.
will steal
D.
will be stolen
Answer: _________
Question 198:
Choose suitable option to complete the conversation:A:I've got a headache. B:Have you? Wait there and ___________ an aspirin for you. (I/get)
A.
I've got
B.
I'll get
C.
I am getting
D.
I got
Answer: _________
Question 199:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Mary said she ____ him driving fast, and asked him to slow down.
A.
isn't liking
B.
hasn't liking
C.
didn't like
D.
doesn't liked
Answer: _________
Question 200:
Fill in the blanks using the most appropriate future tense forms. What time _________ the train ___________ for Hyderabad?
A.
Shall, leave
B.
Will, leaving
C.
Is, going to leave
D.
Will, leave
Answer: _________
Question 201:
Mother . . . . . . . . me to watch time and return soon, I replied, Please don't worry, if . . . . . . . . late tonight.
A.
Is asking/I will be
B.
Asked/I am
C.
Had been asking/be
D.
Had asked/I will be
Answer: _________
Question 202:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She never ________ meat.
A.
Eats
B.
Eating
C.
Eat
D.
To eat
Answer: _________
Question 203:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Nothing will make him ___ back to her.
A.
to come
B.
come
C.
came
D.
coming
Answer: _________
Question 204:
Select an appropriate option to complete the sentence:Your friend is worried because she has lost an important letter. YOU: Don't worry about the letter. I'm sure __________ it. (you/find) FRIEND: I hope so.
A.
you have found
B.
you will find
C.
you are finding
D.
you will be finding
Answer: _________
Question 205:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: The accused pretended that he ______________ the lawyer's question.
A.
Didn't understand
B.
Hasn't understood
C.
Doesn't understood
D.
Wouldn't understand
Answer: _________
Question 206:
Make a sentence from the words in brackets using the appropriate tense: The month of October is going on and you are talking about Ann's earning of last year.____________________ (Ann / not / earn / so much / last year)
A.
Ann has not been earning so much last year.
B.
Ann don't earn so much last year.
C.
Ann didn't earn so much last year.
D.
Ann had not earned so much last year.
Answer: _________
Question 207:
I . . . . . . . . to play the lottery about two years ago, but I . . . . . . . . anything yet.
A.
was starting/didn't win
B.
started/haven't won
C.
start/haven't been winning
D.
have started/don't win
Answer: _________
Question 208:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The French Revolution _________ about 200 years ago.
A.
had happened
B.
happen
C.
happening
D.
happened
Answer: _________
Question 209:
For most of the time throughout the picnic, the boys . . . . . . . . football while the girls . . . . . . . . flowers.
A.
will play/have been picking
B.
are playing/have been picking
C.
have played/are picking
D.
were playing/were picking
Answer: _________
Question 210:
Use one of the following verbs to complete the sentence. believe / make / tell / translateA liar is someone who ____ the truth.
A.
do not believe
B.
does not tell
C.
does not translate
D.
do not make
Answer: _________
Question 211:
Complete the sentence using appropriate tense: There's no need to take an umbrella with you. It __________ rain.
A.
isn't
B.
won't
C.
hasn't
D.
haven't
Answer: _________
Question 212:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I'm tired, so I ________ to bed.
A.
went
B.
have gone
C.
am going
D.
had gone
Answer: _________
Question 213:
Fill in the blank with the most suitable form of the verb: I ___ (not / like) flying.
A.
don't like
B.
doesn't like
C.
didn't like
D.
wasn't like
Answer: _________
Question 214:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. We ____ married when I _____eighteen and Roger____twenty.
A.
Are / was / was
B.
Are / is / was
C.
Were / was / was
D.
Are / am / was
Answer: _________
Question 215:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The history exam __________ given next Friday.
A.
was
B.
will be
C.
were
D.
are
Answer: _________
Question 216:
My brother . . . . . . . . a new BMW and ever since then, he . . . . . . . . about it.
A.
was buying/bragged
B.
is buying/is bragging
C.
has bought/brags
D.
buys/has bragged
Answer: _________
Question 217:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. New schools _____ in our city every year.
A.
is built
B.
are to be built
C.
will built
D.
are built
Answer: _________
Question 218:
He risked . . . . . . . . out in the rain.
A.
to go
B.
going
C.
will go
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 219:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ___ this man at all.
A.
don't know
B.
know
C.
knew
D.
have known
Answer: _________
Question 220:
They . . . . . . . . to buy a boat for years, and finally, they . . . . . . . . enough money.
A.
have been hoping/have saved
B.
hope/saved
C.
were hoping/are saving
D.
hoped/have been saving
Answer: _________
Question 221:
Use appropriate verb forms to fill in the blanks :Jane ____ (wait) for me when I _____ (arrive).
A.
was waiting, arrived
B.
was waiting, was arriving
C.
waited, arrived
D.
have waited, have arrived
Answer: _________
Question 222:
In 1951, the people of the Gold Coast . . . . . . . . for their own government and shortly afterwards, they . . . . . . . . their country as Ghana.
A.
vote/are renaming
B.
voted/renamed
C.
have voted/were renaming
D.
were voting/have renamed
Answer: _________
Question 223:
Orthrozanclus, about half an inch long, . . . . . . . . about 505 million years ago during the Cambrian Period.
A.
lived
B.
had lived
C.
had been living
D.
has been living
Answer: _________
Question 224:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Many cameras ________ in Japan.
A.
made
B.
are making
C.
here
D.
are made
Answer: _________
Question 225:
Complete the sentence with theappropriate form of the verb: Goodbye. I expect we ________again before long.
A.
will meet
B.
met
C.
have met
D.
are meeting
Answer: _________
Question 226:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. They were unhappy with the way things __________.
A.
are going
B.
were going
C.
have been going on
D.
will be going on
Answer: _________
Question 227:
Select appropriate option to fill in the blank: If I ________ his number, I would phone him. (know)
A.
knew
B.
know
C.
has known
D.
has been knowing
Answer: _________
Question 228:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of theverb. He ______ while hiding the jewels.
A.
caught
B.
was caught
C.
had caught
D.
is caught
Answer: _________
Question 229:
Use the given verb in the correct form to complete the statement: 'What _____ (you/do)?' 'I'm an electrical engineer.'
A.
do you do
B.
did you do
C.
does you do
D.
do you did
Answer: _________
Question 230:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: They were playing a game.
A.
Past Continuous
B.
Past Perfect
C.
Simple Past
D.
Present Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 231:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. "I'm cold." "I _____ the heating on."
A.
am going to put
B.
will put
C.
put
D.
will be putting
Answer: _________
Question 232:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. I usually ______ a blouse and jeans at home, but today I ______ on a new dress.
A.
wear/have put
B.
have worn/have put
C.
wore/has put
D.
wears/has put
Answer: _________
Question 233:
Over recent years, glue-sniffing, which . . . . . . . . negative effects on both the body and the mind, . . . . . . . . a major problem among teenagers.
A.
has had/is becoming
B.
has/has become
C.
is going to have/had become
D.
will have/will have become
Answer: _________
Question 234:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Excuse me. Do you know where I can _________ a color film ?
A.
buy
B.
buying
C.
to buy
D.
bought
Answer: _________
Question 235:
In the USA, the twenty largest newspaper chains . . . . . . . . for almost half of the circulation, reflecting a trend that . . . . . . . . in the 1970s.
A.
account/started
B.
were accounting/start
C.
has accounted/was starting
D.
accounted/is starting
Answer: _________
Question 236:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:The plane _____ at $$4$$ and it ____ us $$20$$ minutes to get there.
A.
was landing/was taking
B.
was landing/took
C.
landed/took
D.
lands/was taken
Answer: _________
Question 237:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Last night I ________ you, but the phone was out of order.
A.
would phone
B.
phoned
C.
were going to phone
D.
did phone
Answer: _________
Question 238:
You . . . . . . . . for being late to the party.
A.
will regret
B.
will be regretting
C.
have been regretting
D.
regret
Answer: _________
Question 239:
Fill in the blank using the appropriate verb form: Can you wait for me? It _________ very long.
A.
won't be
B.
haven't be
C.
aren't be
D.
didn't be
Answer: _________
Question 240:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:My dog _____ a lot but it _______ at the moment.
A.
is barking/doesn't bark
B.
barked/didn't bark
C.
barks/isn't barking
D.
was barking/won't bark
Answer: _________
Question 241:
My son . . . . . . . . very well at university this term because he . . . . . . . . out late at night anymore.
A.
does/hasn't stayed
B.
did/isn't staying
C.
has done/wasn't staying
D.
was doing/hasn't been staying
Answer: _________
Question 242:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The computer ________ guaranteed by the company.
A.
is
B.
are
C.
it's
D.
aren't
Answer: _________
Question 243:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Who _______ to see me last week?
A.
comes
B.
will come
C.
came
D.
has come
Answer: _________
Question 244:
A black cow that . . . . . . . . in the field for some time did not return home in the evening.
A.
grazes
B.
was grazing
C.
had been grazing
D.
grazed
Answer: _________
Question 245:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate reply to the given question. Where is the new student from? ____________________________.
A.
He is coming from Bursa
B.
He is from Bursa
C.
He can come from Bursa
D.
He came from Bursa
Answer: _________
Question 246:
When he lived in Shimla, he . . . . . . . . the Mall once a week.
A.
visit
B.
visited
C.
will visit
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 247:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: You are baking a cake.
A.
Simple Future
B.
Simple Present
C.
Present Continuous
D.
Present Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 248:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The inspector is not in the town. He ____ to another place some days ago.
A.
was sent
B.
sent
C.
will be sent
D.
will send
Answer: _________
Question 249:
Fill in the blank using appropriate form of verb: If you don't eat anything now, you ___________ (be) hungry later.
A.
have been
B.
will be
C.
are being
D.
had been
Answer: _________
Question 250:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. They ________ at the King's Restaurant last night.
A.
eat
B.
did ate
C.
eating
D.
ate
Answer: _________
Question 251:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The plane ________ at 11.45.
A.
leaves
B.
leave
C.
are leaving
D.
to leave
Answer: _________
Question 252:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket. He scratched his head and _______ for a moment. (think)
A.
Had been thinking
B.
Thinking
C.
Was thinking
D.
Thought
Answer: _________
Question 253:
You have some activities to do but you have not done them yet. Choose the correct option to answer the question given below: Q: Have you done the shopping? Ans: Not yet. I ________________________
A.
I have gone to do it this afternoon.
B.
I went to do it this afternoon.
C.
I would go to do it this afternoon.
D.
I am going to do it this afternoon.
Answer: _________
Question 254:
When I . . . . . . . . out the sun was shining brightly.
A.
sets
B.
is setting
C.
set
D.
setted
Answer: _________
Question 255:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Gold ________ in many countries.
A.
is found
B.
finds
C.
has found
D.
finding
Answer: _________
Question 256:
Read the following situation and form a question using the words given below: Some friends of yours are having a party next week. You ask: ___________________ (how many people / invite)
A.
How many people do you invite?
B.
How many people will you have invited?
C.
How many people invited will be?
D.
How many people will you invite?
Answer: _________
Question 257:
For decades, researchers . . . . . . . . to wrest predictions from string theory, the leading candidate for a more fundamental understanding of the universe.
A.
have tried
B.
tried
C.
were trying
D.
had tried
Answer: _________
Question 258:
Choose the correct present perfect or simple past form of the verb from the alternatives given. Yesterday I ________ Jolly at the swimming pool.
A.
have met
B.
has met
C.
met
D.
meet
Answer: _________
Question 259:
Correct the underlined part of the sentence, if necessary: Diane hasn't been at work yesterday.
A.
didn't be
B.
hadn't been
C.
wasn't
D.
no error
Answer: _________
Question 260:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Yesterday at this time, it ________.
A.
had snowed
B.
snows
C.
snowed
D.
was snowing
Answer: _________
Question 261:
(Five Years ago) Carol: I'm very lazy.(Now) Carol: I work hard these days. Compare what Carol said five years ago and what she says today: Now write a sentence about how Carol has changed.Use used to / didn't use to / never used toin the first part of your sentence and appropriate form of verb ('work hard') in the second part of the sentence: ___________ but __________
A.
She didn't use to be very lazy but she is working very hard these days.
B.
She never used to be very lazy but she is working very hard these days.
C.
She used to be very lazy but she works very hard these days.
D.
She use to be very lazy but she has worked very hard these days.
Answer: _________
Question 262:
Bangladesh . . . . . . . . independence from Pakistan in 1971 and ever since the assassination of the first prime minister in 1974, the military . . . . . . . . the country's government.
A.
has gained/were dominating
B.
had gained/are dominating
C.
gained/have dominated
D.
was gaining/dominate
Answer: _________
Question 263:
Choose the option that completes the sentence correctly. I wanted to visit you yesterday, but you _____ at home.
A.
Was not
B.
Are not
C.
Have been not
D.
Were not
Answer: _________
Question 264:
Fill appropriate form of the verb:It's only natural that parents ______ (worry) about their children
A.
worried
B.
are worrying
C.
worry
D.
have worried
Answer: _________
Question 265:
Complete the following conversation using the most appropriate answer from the given options:Thank you for lending me your camera. _____ it back to you onMonday, OK?
A.
I've given / I've brought
B.
I gave / I brought
C.
I'll give / l'll bring
D.
I am giving / I am bringing
Answer: _________
Question 266:
Choose appropriate option to fill in the blanks: Brian looks very different now. When you __________ (see) him again, you __________ (not/recognize) him.
A.
see ... will not recognize
B.
saw..... did not recognize
C.
will see ..... will not recognize
D.
see ... does not recognize
Answer: _________
Question 267:
By the time the English team . . . . . . . . at the summit, both the Japanese and Dutch teams . . . . . . . . up to the Himalayas.
A.
arrived/had climbed
B.
were arriving/climbed
C.
have been arriving/have climbed
D.
had arrived/climbed
Answer: _________
Question 268:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:The dentist _____ two of his teeth. One of them ____ quite good.
A.
pulls out/are
B.
pull out/was
C.
pulled out/was
D.
pulled out/were
Answer: _________
Question 269:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: I __________ (not / go) to see them because I was very busy elsewhere.
A.
hadn't gone
B.
haven't gone
C.
didn't go
D.
don't go
Answer: _________
Question 270:
Choose the right word from the options to complete the sentence. The way people behave _____ as they grow old.
A.
Changes
B.
Change
C.
Changed
D.
Changing
Answer: _________
Question 271:
The simple present tense is formed by which of the following construction?
A.
By using the root form or by adding s or es to the end.
B.
have/has + [past participle]
C.
to be [am, is, are] + verb [present participle]
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 272:
She shall . . . . . . . . your ice-cream parlour soon because she . . . . . . . . ice-cream.
A.
Be visiting/like
B.
Visit/likes
C.
Have been visiting/is liking
D.
Visiting/like
Answer: _________
Question 273:
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb: Lack of iodine________ goitre.
A.
causes
B.
cause
C.
in causing
D.
is caused
Answer: _________
Question 274:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer from the options given below: I ___________ to the market three times last week.
A.
was go
B.
went
C.
did go
D.
goed
Answer: _________
Question 275:
Our Spanish teacher very slowly and clearly to us at the moment because we very far in the language yet.
A.
talks
B.
is talking
C.
was talking
D.
has been talking
Answer: _________
Question 276:
Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank: A friend of yours is going to visit London. You want to know where she is going to stay. You ask : Where are you going to stay when ________?
A.
you are going to London
B.
you were in London
C.
you are in London
D.
you have been in London
Answer: _________
Question 277:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Shall we go out? B: No, it _________.
A.
is snowing
B.
snows
C.
was snowing
D.
snowed
Answer: _________
Question 278:
I met Mohan when he . . . . . . . . to the post office.
A.
is going
B.
has gone
C.
was going
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 279:
In Asia, for many centuries, physicians . . . . . . . . foot massage as an aid to the treatment of major health problems.
A.
have used
B.
are using
C.
were using
D.
had been using
Answer: _________
Question 280:
Select appropriate option to fill in the blank:Why ________ (Sue/resign) from her job? Didn't she enjoy it?
A.
Sue resigned
B.
does Sue resign
C.
did Sue resign
D.
has Sue resigned
Answer: _________
Question 281:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Usually my working day ___ at 8.30 sharp.
A.
start
B.
starts
C.
would start
D.
won't starts
Answer: _________
Question 282:
The phrase "postmodernism" . . . . . . . . about fifty years ago, but most people still . . . . . . . . what it means.
A.
was appearing/haven't known
B.
has appeared/don't know
C.
appeared/don't know
D.
appears/didn't know
Answer: _________
Question 283:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of future tense of the verb given in the brackets. Tomorrow my mother _______ (take) us to the movie.
A.
will take
B.
will have taken
C.
take
D.
taking
Answer: _________
Question 284:
They so many hotels in the region in recent years that gradually they the natural beauty of the area.
A.
were building
B.
will built
C.
have been destroying
D.
are building
Answer: _________
Question 285:
Before Petar Preradovic . . . . . . . . poems in his native Croatian, he . . . . . . . . all his poems in German.
A.
published
B.
had written
C.
has published
D.
is writing
Answer: _________
Question 286:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: "My mother was so helpful while she was staying with us" "What ____________ to do?"
A.
did she help you
B.
does she help you
C.
will she help you
D.
was she helping you
Answer: _________
Question 287:
Complete the sentence using appropriate option:He couldn't find his way to our house. (a map)_______
A.
He don't have a map.
B.
He didn't have a map.
C.
He hadn't have a map.
D.
He haven't have a map.
Answer: _________
Question 288:
Complete the sentence using most appropriate option:Why isn't Sarah at work today? _____ ill?
A.
Was she
B.
Has she
C.
Did she be
D.
Is she
Answer: _________
Question 289:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate tense form: "Why have you bought so many ingredients?" "Because I __________ a meal for two people."
A.
cook
B.
am going to cook
C.
will cooking
D.
had cook
Answer: _________
Question 290:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: How did he die? B: He _________ in the earthquake.
A.
killed
B.
had killed
C.
was killed
D.
is killed
Answer: _________
Question 291:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Who ______ him yesterday?
A.
has been
B.
did see
C.
saw
D.
have seen
Answer: _________
Question 292:
My brother . . . . . . . . past the post office every morning and I . . . . . . . . him all week to post a letter for me, but he keeps forgetting, so I'm going to post it myself tomorrow.
A.
will be going/ask
B.
will go/am asking
C.
goes/have been asking
D.
are going/are leaving
Answer: _________
Question 293:
As the police . . . . . . . . the road, we . . . . . . . . a time-consuming detour around the mountain.
A.
are closing
B.
were making
C.
will close
D.
had made
Answer: _________
Question 294:
When Darwin . . . . . . . . the theory of evolution through natural selection years ago, the scientists of the day . . . . . . . . over it fiercely.
A.
introduced
B.
were arguing
C.
introduces
D.
had been arguing
Answer: _________
Question 295:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We usually ________ table tennis every Saturday.
A.
to play
B.
plays
C.
will play
D.
play
Answer: _________
Question 296:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:She ______ in Tashkent five years ago.
A.
had lived
B.
lived
C.
has lived
D.
live
Answer: _________
Question 297:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I_____in Paris when I was six.
A.
Lived
B.
Live
C.
Living
D.
Lives
Answer: _________
Question 298:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: We began ________ about next year's holiday two months ago.
A.
talked
B.
talking
C.
talks
D.
talk
Answer: _________
Question 299:
He . . . . . . . . us to go out in the boat yesterday.
A.
does not allow
B.
allows
C.
did not allow
D.
has not allowed
Answer: _________
Question 300:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of theverb. We _____ at the news of her defeat yesterday.
A.
suprised
B.
were surprised
C.
is surprised
D.
have been surprised
Answer: _________
Question 301:
Fill in the blank with a suitable form of verb:Water _____ (cover) most of the Earth's surface.
A.
covers
B.
has covered
C.
is covering
D.
had covered
Answer: _________
Question 302:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: This is an old photograph of me when I _______________.
A.
was having short hair
B.
have short hair
C.
have had
D.
had short hair
Answer: _________
Question 303:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:His father _____ a doctor and he _____ to make his son a doctor too.
A.
was/wants
B.
were/wanted
C.
will be/would want
D.
was/wanted
Answer: _________
Question 304:
They . . . . . . . . out for an evening walk after they . . . . . . . . dinner.
A.
Went/had taken
B.
Go/had taken
C.
Have gone/took
D.
Are going/took
Answer: _________
Question 305:
Choose the correct future form of the verb from the given options. Lilia ___________ home in time for dinner tonight.
A.
Isn't
B.
Isn't being
C.
Won't be
D.
Not will be
Answer: _________
Question 306:
Whoever . . . . . . . . the cooking . . . . . . . . a great deal of work to do.
A.
do/has
B.
does/had had
C.
has done/has
D.
is doing/had
Answer: _________
Question 307:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Considering that the weather is so uncertain, the reception _________ indoors.
A.
was held
B.
will be held
C.
to be held
D.
has held
Answer: _________
Question 308:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. "Can I speak to Marco?" "Hold on. I _____ him."
A.
got
B.
am going to get
C.
get
D.
will get
Answer: _________
Question 309:
The Etruscans, who . . . . . . . . a great part of Italy about 900 B.C., . . . . . . . . from Asia Minor.
A.
had colonized/originally came
B.
colonized/had originally come
C.
were colonized/have originally come
D.
have colonized/originally come
Answer: _________
Question 310:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Finally he decided to come back and live in the house of his parents which ______ by his aunt.
A.
kept
B.
was kept
C.
are kept
D.
were kept
Answer: _________
Question 311:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: I'm going to the pop concert. __________ with me? B:xa0Thank you very much. I'd love to.
A.
Are you going to come
B.
Do you come
C.
Will you come
D.
Were you coming
Answer: _________
Question 312:
By the time Richard . . . . . . . . from the army, he . . . . . . . . involved in three separate riots.
A.
retires/would be
B.
retired/had been
C.
has retired/was
D.
retired/will be
Answer: _________
Question 313:
We . . . . . . . . in Cornwall for two weeks last summer. Since then, we . . . . . . . . a holiday by the sea.
A.
stayed/haven't had
B.
are staying/don't have
C.
were staying/didn't have
D.
stay/aren't having
Answer: _________
Question 314:
The police . . . . . . . . four thieves last night.
A.
catch
B.
caught
C.
catching
D.
will catch
Answer: _________
Question 315:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence: Thus he ______(make) others work.
A.
makes
B.
is making
C.
had made
D.
had been working
Answer: _________
Question 316:
A friend has just come back from holiday. You ask him about it. Choose your question using the following words:(food/good?)
A.
Has the food been good?
B.
Was the food good?
C.
Is the food good?
D.
Will the food be good?
Answer: _________
Question 317:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:So, the invisible man ______ into the shop and _____ down.
A.
comes/walked
B.
didn't come/walk
C.
came/walked
D.
will come/walked
Answer: _________
Question 318:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The nurse doesn't understand why the girl _________.
A.
is coughing
B.
was coughing
C.
would cough
D.
cough
Answer: _________
Question 319:
In a few years we all . . . . . . . . in the houses heated by solar energy.
A.
will live
B.
shall be living
C.
lived
D.
shall have been living
Answer: _________
Question 320:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Mary ____ the house early yesterday morning
A.
lived
B.
left
C.
has left
D.
leaves
Answer: _________
Question 321:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We ________ to a new flat next week.
A.
are moving
B.
moved
C.
to move
D.
moving
Answer: _________
Question 322:
The first time I . . . . . . . . horse riding, I was very nervous and . . . . . . . . the reins very tightly.
A.
was going/am holding
B.
have gone/hold
C.
am going/have held
D.
go/was holding
Answer: _________
Question 323:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate option: 'Do you want me to do the washing-up?''No, it's all right. __________ it.'
A.
I am doing
B.
I have done
C.
I did
D.
I'll do
Answer: _________
Question 324:
Select suitable modal auxiliary to complete the sentence:He ________sometimes force himself to work on till late in the night, only to find himself unable to do anything the next day.
A.
could
B.
used to
C.
ought to
D.
would be
Answer: _________
Question 325:
Read the given situation and complete the statement using the most appropriate option: It's a bit cold. You decide to close the window. You say: ____________
A.
I think I've closed the window.
B.
I think I'm close the window.
C.
I think I'll close the window.
D.
I think I'd closed the window.
Answer: _________
Question 326:
Choose the best option from the options given below to complete the sentence: My friend _____ for me when I arrived.
A.
waited
B.
was waited
C.
was waiting
D.
has been waiting
Answer: _________
Question 327:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. How long will she ________ in London?
A.
being staying
B.
stays
C.
to stay
D.
stay
Answer: _________
Question 328:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Every day of last week my aunt ___ a plate.
A.
breaks
B.
broke
C.
was breaking
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 329:
Fill the correct present perfect or simple past form of the verb from the options given below: I ______ an accident today. I don't know the man involved.
A.
See
B.
Saw
C.
Has seen
D.
Had seen
Answer: _________
Question 330:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. In the years ahead, it seems likely that people _________ even greater control over nature.
A.
to acquire
B.
will be acquired
C.
will acquire
D.
will have been acquired
Answer: _________
Question 331:
The practice of working woman . . . . . . . . so widespread that the working mother . . . . . . . . now not an unusual factor in the world.
A.
becomes/was
B.
became/is
C.
had become/is
D.
has become/is
Answer: _________
Question 332:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The boss made him ____ the report all from the beginning.
A.
write
B.
written
C.
wrote
D.
writes
Answer: _________
Question 333:
Listen! The coach . . . . . . . . the strengths of our opponents because our team . . . . . . . . against them before.
A.
has explained
B.
weren't playing
C.
explains
D.
won't play
Answer: _________
Question 334:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate simple past tense: Last year, I _______ to Ooty on holiday. (go)
A.
am going
B.
was going
C.
went
D.
had gone
Answer: _________
Question 335:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. In Britain people _____ on the right.
A.
are driving
B.
drives
C.
drive
D.
drove
Answer: _________
Question 336:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. There is nothing we can do that _______ people from driving too fast.
A.
is stopping
B.
stop
C.
will stop
D.
stopped
Answer: _________
Question 337:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb. Do you ____ playing football?
A.
liked
B.
like
C.
liking
D.
has liked
Answer: _________
Question 338:
She . . . . . . . . strictly since Christmas and so far she . . . . . . . . eight kilos.
A.
was dieting/was losing
B.
dieted/loses
C.
diets/is losing
D.
is dieting/lost
Answer: _________
Question 339:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the past tense of the verb given in the brackets. The doctor _____ (come) to see you yesterday.
A.
come
B.
came
C.
will come
D.
coming
Answer: _________
Question 340:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Who wrote "War and Peace"? B: It _________ by Leo Tolstoy.
A.
is written
B.
wrote
C.
writes
D.
was written
Answer: _________
Question 341:
Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the following blank:The sale of tickets for the show ______________ from next week.
A.
is started
B.
are started
C.
will start
D.
was start
Answer: _________
Question 342:
Fill the correct present perfect or simple past form of the verb from the options given below: India ______ the one-day match yesterday.
A.
Win
B.
Wins
C.
Won
D.
Had won
Answer: _________
Question 343:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The great English scientist Isaac Newton ______ not far from Cambridge.
A.
born
B.
has born
C.
are born
D.
were born
Answer: _________
Question 344:
I to the bank during my lunch break today, but an old colleague to visit us, so, naturally, I wanted to hear all the news.
A.
was going
B.
went
C.
have gone
D.
had gone
Answer: _________
Question 345:
Complete the sentence with an auxiliary verb: I like hot weather but Ann _____.
A.
don't
B.
doesn't
C.
shouldn't
D.
haven't
Answer: _________
Question 346:
This time last year, his business . . . . . . . . a reasonable profit, but now, because of that management, he . . . . . . . . to keep it going.
A.
has made/has struggled
B.
made/was struggling
C.
make/has been struggling
D.
has been making/struggles
Answer: _________
Question 347:
Fill in the blankswith the most appropriate words. Who ___ French in your family? I ___.
A.
speaks/do
B.
speak/does
C.
spoke/do
D.
speaking/did
Answer: _________
Question 348:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: We _________a good movie last week.
A.
saw
B.
have seen
C.
were seeing
D.
see
Answer: _________
Question 349:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I've got to get him to the station. His train ___ at the moment.
A.
leave
B.
has left
C.
had left
D.
is leaving
Answer: _________
Question 350:
Adolescence, the process of changing from a child into an adult usually . . . . . . . . sometime between the ages of 11 and 14 and . . . . . . . . for approximately six to ten years.
A.
occurs/continues
B.
occurred/has been continuing
C.
will occur/continued
D.
occurs/was continuing
Answer: _________
Question 351:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.I ____ Rahim at the zoo.
A.
saw
B.
have seen
C.
was seeing
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 352:
In the sentence given below, one word has been omitted. Identify the missing word as well as the words which come before and after it. In the Middle ages, most towns dirty.
A.
Towns have been
B.
Towns will be
C.
Towns are dirty
D.
Towns were dirty
Answer: _________
Question 353:
The earth . . . . . . . . around the sun.
A.
move
B.
moves
C.
moved
D.
is moving
Answer: _________
Question 354:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It rained! I didn't think it _________.
A.
is going to rain
B.
was going to rain
C.
was raining
D.
had rained
Answer: _________
Question 355:
I . . . . . . . . my boss privately tomorrow and I . . . . . . . . quite nervous about it.
A.
have seen/am feeling
B.
see/was feeling
C.
am seeing/feel
D.
saw/felt
Answer: _________
Question 356:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:I ______Tom since he ______ school.
A.
have seen/leave
B.
saw/has left
C.
hadn't seen/left
D.
haven't seen/left
Answer: _________
Question 357:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. His hopes of making a fortune _________ when his factory burned down.
A.
were dashed
B.
have dashed
C.
was dashed
D.
will be dashed
Answer: _________
Question 358:
By the first half of the 19th century, the potato . . . . . . . . the staple food in Ireland. In 1854, a disease . . . . . . . ., which resulted in widespread starvation.
A.
had become
B.
struck
C.
was becoming
D.
has struck
Answer: _________
Question 359:
Fill in the blank with a suitable verb form: He probably ________ be back in time for dinner.
A.
Isn't
B.
Wasn't
C.
Won't
D.
Doesn't
Answer: _________
Question 360:
Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank:'I need some money.''OK, _________________How much do you need?'
A.
I've lend you some.
B.
I'm lending you some.
C.
I've been lending you some.
D.
I'll lend you some.
Answer: _________
Question 361:
Choose the correct (and most natural-sounding) response to complete the following sentence:They _____ their new car two weeks ago.
A.
bought
B.
buy
C.
have bought
D.
will buy
Answer: _________
Question 362:
From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in thegiven sentence. I ________ doing this work since Monday.
A.
Was
B.
Have been
C.
Had been
D.
Will have been
Answer: _________
Question 363:
What. . . . . . . . if you press this button?
A.
happens
B.
happened
C.
will happen
D.
have happened
Answer: _________
Question 364:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: I have been working on the problem.
A.
Present Continuous
B.
Present Perfect Continuous
C.
Past Perfect
D.
Past Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 365:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: They will have been writing their letters.
A.
Future Perfect Continuous
B.
Future Continuous
C.
Present Perfect Continuous
D.
Present Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 366:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: I will represent him in court.
A.
Simple Present
B.
Simple Future
C.
Simple Past
D.
Future Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 367:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: I will give him a gift.
A.
Simple Present
B.
Simple Past
C.
Present Continuous
D.
Simple Future
Answer: _________
Question 368:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: They are working on the project together.
A.
Simple Present
B.
Present Continuous
C.
Simple Past
D.
Past Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 369:
Identify the form of the Future Simple Tense from the given options:
A.
Subject + simple future of the verb 'to be' + present participle
B.
Subject + simple future of the verb 'to have' + past participle
C.
Subject + simple future of the verb 'to do' + present participle
D.
Subject + simple future of the verb 'to be' + past participle
Answer: _________
Question 370:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: She speaks well.
A.
Present Perfect
B.
Simple Present
C.
Present Continuous
D.
Simple Future
Answer: _________
Question 371:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: She has eaten her food.
A.
Simple Present
B.
Present Perfect
C.
Simple Past
D.
Past Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 372:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I'll help him if he __________.
A.
ask
B.
asked
C.
asks
D.
will ask
Answer: _________
Question 373:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The war ________ in 1939.
A.
start
B.
will start
C.
is starting
D.
started
Answer: _________
Question 374:
Read the given situation and frame ameaningful question:Your friend wants you to phone later. You don't know what time to phone.You ask him/her:_______________________
A.
What time shall I phone you?
B.
What time have I phoned you?
C.
What time did I phone you?
D.
What time do I phone you?
Answer: _________
Question 375:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words with the help of the hint in the brackets. He ___ to school at 7:30 and ___ at 2 o'clock. (It happens regularly)
A.
goes/comes back
B.
went/is coming back
C.
go/come back
D.
was going/has come back
Answer: _________
Question 376:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. He promised that they ________ the following Saturday.
A.
come
B.
shall come
C.
would come
D.
are coming
Answer: _________
Question 377:
Fill in the blank with appropriate form of verb. I ____ to the cinema last night.
A.
Go
B.
Went
C.
Am going
D.
Shall go
Answer: _________
Question 378:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I hate it when my boiled egg ________ properly.
A.
not done
B.
isn't done
C.
wasn't done
D.
won't be done
Answer: _________
Question 379:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate tense form: "Jane told me you have a place at university." "That's right. I _________ Math at St. Andrews in Scotland."
A.
has studied
B.
will study
C.
study
D.
am going to study
Answer: _________
Question 380:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:He ____ the box yesterday, because the teacher told him to do so.
A.
would open
B.
had opening
C.
have opened
D.
opens
Answer: _________
Question 381:
Two years ago, she . . . . . . . . English at all, but she . . . . . . . . hard since then.
A.
hasn't spoken/is studied
B.
wasn't speaking/studies
C.
isn't speaking/studied
D.
didn't speak/has been studying
Answer: _________
Question 382:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I got the computer ____.
A.
repairing
B.
repaired
C.
repairs
D.
to repair
Answer: _________
Question 383:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb. William ______ many great poems on nature.
A.
Write
B.
Are writing
C.
Wrote
D.
Have written
Answer: _________
Question 384:
Find the most suitable option to replace the verb in bold to retain the meaning of the sentence. We thinkingwe should deal with the problem carefully.
A.
had thunk
B.
think
C.
thinks
D.
will have thought
Answer: _________
Question 385:
My team . . . . . . . . a match for a month, so currently the manager . . . . . . . . resigning if they lose one more match.
A.
doesn't win/considered
B.
isn't winning/was considering
C.
hasn't won/is considering
D.
hadn't won/will have considered
Answer: _________
Question 386:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: They were washing the car.
A.
Simple Future
B.
Simple Past
C.
Past Perfect
D.
Past Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 387:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. I _____ terrible when I _____ that morning.
A.
felt / wake up
B.
feels / wake up
C.
felt / woke up
D.
feel / woke up
Answer: _________
Question 388:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The milk _____ at 8 o'clock the following morning.
A.
was delivering
B.
delivered
C.
was delivered
D.
is delivered
Answer: _________
Question 389:
While I . . . . . . . . some money from a cash machine, a man . . . . . . . . it all out of my hand.
A.
was withdrawing/snatched
B.
withdrew/snatches
C.
am withdrawing/has snatched
D.
have withdraw/was snatching
Answer: _________
Question 390:
Read the following situation and complete the given sentence: You'll like Jill when you meet her. She ______ very nice.
A.
is
B.
was
C.
has been
D.
will be
Answer: _________
Question 391:
Use one of the following verbs to complete the sentence. believe / make / tell / translateAn interpreter _____ speech from onelanguage to another.
A.
don't make / do not make
B.
translates
C.
doesn't tell / do not tell
D.
don't believe / do not believe
Answer: _________
Question 392:
The committee is determined not to leave . . . . . . . . they have finished the project.
A.
until
B.
by the time
C.
just as
D.
since
Answer: _________
Question 393:
By the time we . . . . . . . . our preparations for the congress, most of the participants. . . . . . . . at the hall.
A.
have finished / had arrived
B.
will have finished / arrive
C.
finished / have arrived
D.
finished / had arrived
Answer: _________
Question 394:
Complete the following conversation using the appropriate option: A:What would you like to eat? B: ____________ a sandwich, please. (I/have)
A.
I'd have
B.
I had
C.
I'll have
D.
I'm having
Answer: _________
Question 395:
One feels that there . . . . . . . . any noticeable improvement in the human rights problem in Africa until all the African countries . . . . . . . . their economic difficulties.
A.
cannot be/will overcome
B.
hasn't been/had overcome
C.
won't be/overcome
D.
wouldn't be/would be overcome
Answer: _________
Question 396:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. People go to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier to stand in silence for a minute to honor the memory of those who ____ in wars.
A.
is killed
B.
will be killed
C.
was killed
D.
are killed
Answer: _________
Question 397:
No zoologist . . . . . . . . able to keep a gorilla under close observation in the dark jungles in which he . . . . . . . ..
A.
was/lived
B.
will/will live
C.
had been/has lived
D.
is/had been living
Answer: _________
Question 398:
Choose the most suitable option to fill in the blank: We must do something soon before it ______(be) too late.
A.
was
B.
will be
C.
is
D.
has been
Answer: _________
Question 399:
What I . . . . . . . . is that we . . . . . . . . to think seriously about a thorough reform in the legal system.
A.
have proposed/should have begun
B.
had proposed/were beginning
C.
am proposing/begin
D.
was proposing/have begun
Answer: _________
Question 400:
You should . . . . . . . . exercise daily.
A.
took
B.
have taken
C.
take
D.
taking
Answer: _________
Question 401:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: They ______ to London in 1995.
A.
move
B.
moved
C.
is moving
D.
has moved
Answer: _________
Question 402:
He has been . . . . . . . . the plants for two hours.
A.
watering
B.
watered
C.
waters
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 403:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: I was doing the shopping while you ____________ tennis.
A.
played
B.
were playing
C.
have played
D.
have been playing
Answer: _________
Question 404:
She says that she . . . . . . . . the eight o'clock train tomorrow, but I'm sure she . . . . . . . . it, as usual.
A.
is catching/is missing
B.
has caught/misses
C.
will have caught/has missed
D.
is going to catch/will miss
Answer: _________
Question 405:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: You can't _______ your car outside the hospital.
A.
parked
B.
to park
C.
park
D.
parking
Answer: _________
Question 406:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:They _____ breakfast at $$7$$ and ____ home at eight.
A.
have/left
B.
had/leaving
C.
had/leave
D.
have/leave
Answer: _________
Question 407:
Use the correct form of the verb in the brackets. He _____ (be) here next Sunday.
A.
will be
B.
will been
C.
will have been coming
D.
will have come
Answer: _________
Question 408:
By ten o'clock, he . . . . . . . . the engine and he . . . . . . . . to paint the garage when I paid a visit to him.
A.
had repaired
B.
was going to start
C.
repaired
D.
has started
Answer: _________
Question 409:
Correct the given sentence by choosing the appropriate option: She kidnappingby a neighbor forransom.
A.
was kidnapping
B.
has kidnapped
C.
was kidnapped
D.
had kidnapped
Answer: _________
Question 410:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. This time tomorrow I ________ visiting my parents.
A.
was
B.
will be
C.
have been
D.
been
Answer: _________
Question 411:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: They had listened to him speak.
A.
Simple Past
B.
Past Perfect
C.
Past Perfect Continuous
D.
Present Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 412:
Put the verb in brackets in the correct form: I _____ a headache earlier but I feel fine now. (have)
A.
am having
B.
was having
C.
had
D.
have
Answer: _________
Question 413:
Replace the underlined verb form with the correct option:The new art gallery has been inaugurated yesterday.
A.
is
B.
will be
C.
had been
D.
was
Answer: _________
Question 414:
The Pacific markets . . . . . . . . extremely competitive since the manufacturing capacity of many Far Eastern countries . . . . . . . . to improve at the turn of the decade.
A.
are becoming/begins
B.
had become/would begin
C.
became/have begun
D.
were becoming/would have begun
Answer: _________
Question 415:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A man ________ by the police last night.
A.
arrested
B.
was arrested
C.
was arresting
D.
were arrested
Answer: _________
Question 416:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The Mona Lisa __________ by Leonardo da Vinci.
A.
painted
B.
were painted
C.
is painted
D.
was painted
Answer: _________
Question 417:
By 1840, the US Army . . . . . . . . most Eastern Indian tribes west of the Mississippi.
A.
will have pushed
B.
have pushed
C.
had pushed
D.
pushed
Answer: _________
Question 418:
The given statement has some error. From the given options, which is the correct way of writing the given sentence? He left for America next week.
A.
He is leaving for America next week.
B.
He will leave for America next week.
C.
He would have been leaving for America next week.
D.
He was leaving for America next week.
Answer: _________
Question 419:
After years of cheap credit worldwide, the U.S. Federal Reserve . . . . . . . . its short-term rates for two years, and now comes new signs that long-term rates, in the end, . . . . . . . . to rise, too.
A.
has been rising/are starting
B.
rose/had started
C.
will have risen/had been starting
D.
was rising/started
Answer: _________
Question 420:
My mother . . . . . . . . her optician tomorrow because her eyesight . . . . . . . . worse since she got this computing job.
A.
has visited/is becoming
B.
visited/was becoming
C.
visits/becomes
D.
is visiting/has become
Answer: _________
Question 421:
Helen . . . . . . . . her driving test five times so far without success, but she . . . . . . . . yet.
A.
takes/isn't giving up
B.
has taken/hasn't given up
C.
was taking/didn't give up
D.
is taking/doesn't give up
Answer: _________
Question 422:
Frame a suitable statement using the given information:(I / be / at work ) at 10:30 tomorrow morning.
A.
I was at work
B.
I have been at work
C.
I'll be at work
D.
I'd been at work
Answer: _________
Question 423:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He is ________ the car.
A.
has washed
B.
will wash
C.
washed
D.
going to wash
Answer: _________
Question 424:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of theverb. The doctor ______ to see you yesterday.
A.
come
B.
came
C.
has come
D.
will come
Answer: _________
Question 425:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:It's evening. People _____ to their house and _____ TV.
A.
come/are watching
B.
have come/are watching
C.
come/watch
D.
has come/are watching
Answer: _________
Question 426:
Joey . . . . . . . . just . . . . . . . .stubborn when he refused to go to the cinema today and he only did so because we . . . . . . . ..
A.
is/being/haven't wanted
B.
has/been/didn't want
C.
is/being/don't want
D.
was/being/haven't been wanting
Answer: _________
Question 427:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I _____ a card to the club and in the afternoon I went there to play bridge.
A.
had been giving
B.
were given
C.
was given
D.
have given
Answer: _________
Question 428:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Dan: Have you ever seen her secret house? Bob: Yes, _________ last year.
A.
I'd seen it
B.
I've seen it
C.
I saw it
D.
I did see it
Answer: _________
Question 429:
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option: Ron is in London at the moment. He ____ (stay) at the Park Hotel. He ____ (always/stay) there when he's in London.
A.
stayed, is always staying
B.
has been staying, is always staying
C.
is staying, always stays
D.
will stay, is always staying
Answer: _________
Question 430:
Rewrite the following sentence, using the correct tense, simple past or past perfect, of the verb givenin the brackets: As she (attend) the phone, her face (beam) with joy. She (look) thrilled. But I could not make out from herexpression what happy news she (receive).
A.
attended
B.
had attended
C.
had been attending
D.
was attending
Answer: _________
Question 431:
In which tense are 'is, am, are' used as helping verbs (Active Voice)?
A.
Present Continuous
B.
Past Indefinite
C.
Past Continuous
D.
Present Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 432:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Neither your parents nor I ______ very glad of the fact that you failed your Math exam.
A.
has been
B.
have been
C.
were
D.
was
Answer: _________
Question 433:
The perfume . . . . . . . . like cheap soap and definitely isn't worth this price.
A.
is smelling
B.
smells
C.
has been smelling
D.
was smelling
Answer: _________
Question 434:
Choose the option that completes the sentence correctly: Look! Neha and Kanika _______ a film on TV.
A.
Watch
B.
Is watching
C.
Are watching
D.
Watched
Answer: _________
Question 435:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:When Christopher Columbus _____ $$14$$ he _____ a sailor.
A.
is/became
B.
was/became
C.
was/becomes
D.
are/become
Answer: _________
Question 436:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Water _________ at 100 centigrade degrees.
A.
is boiling
B.
boils
C.
boil
D.
was boiling
Answer: _________
Question 437:
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb: The window was open and a bird _____into the room. (fly)
A.
flew
B.
is flying
C.
will fly
D.
has flown
Answer: _________
Question 438:
Before the potato blight Ireland in the 1840s, most Irish people on a subsistence diet of potatoes.
A.
was striking
B.
has struck
C.
had struck
D.
strikes
Answer: _________
Question 439:
Complete the sentence using the appropriate option: I don't want to go without you. I _______ (wait) until you _______ (be) ready.
A.
will wait... will be
B.
will wait... have been
C.
will wait...are
D.
have waited... have been
Answer: _________
Question 440:
The neighbours . . . . . . . . so loudly last night that they . . . . . . . . us all awake until after midnight.
A.
are shouting/are keeping
B.
have been shouting/were keeping
C.
shouted/has been keeping
D.
have shouted/had kept
Answer: _________
Question 441:
Fill in the blank using suitable form of verb: I knew Sarah was very busy, so I ____________ her. (disturb)
A.
didn't disturb
B.
haven't disturbed
C.
don't disturb
D.
isn't disturbing
Answer: _________
Question 442:
Choose the option that completes the sentence correctly. I _______ to my teacher now.
A.
talk
B.
am talking
C.
is talking
D.
are talking
Answer: _________
Question 443:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:I _______ he _______ it interesting.
A.
hoped/find
B.
hoped/finds
C.
hopes/would find
D.
hoped/would find
Answer: _________
Question 444:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Did you get my fax? B: No, I didn't. A: OK, I _____ it again.
A.
send
B.
will send
C.
am going to send
D.
am sending
Answer: _________
Question 445:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. A: Have you written to them? B: Yes, ________ twice last month.
A.
I'd written to them
B.
I wrote to them
C.
I've written to them
D.
I would have written to them
Answer: _________
Question 446:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. When I ____ home, I _____ a friend of mine.
A.
was going / met
B.
go / meet
C.
was going / was meeting
D.
are going / meet
Answer: _________
Question 447:
What . . . . . . . . almost all Hollywood pictures . . . . . . . . their inner emptiness.
A.
characterized/was
B.
characterizes/had been
C.
has characterized/were
D.
characterized/will be
Answer: _________
Question 448:
A friend has just come back from holiday. You ask him about it. Write your question using the following words:(go alone?)
A.
Did you go alone?
B.
Have you gone alone?
C.
Do you go alone?
D.
Do you went alone?
Answer: _________
Question 449:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. The sports competition which _____ on Sunday _____ by a lot of people.
A.
are held / will be visited
B.
was held / will visit
C.
will held / will visit
D.
have been held / have visited
Answer: _________
Question 450:
I . . . . . . . . forty on my next birthday.
A.
am
B.
shall be
C.
have been
D.
going to be
Answer: _________
Question 451:
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence. She fell ill as the juice she ______ stale.
A.
has is
B.
have is
C.
had was
D.
hasn't is
Answer: _________
Question 452:
My brother . . . . . . . . three years in jail when he was younger, but now he . . . . . . . . to give up his life of crime.
A.
spent/has decided
B.
spends/is deciding
C.
has spent/has been deciding
D.
was spending/decides
Answer: _________
Question 453:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. Look! There ___ a man sitting at the first table near the door. He___ at us.
A.
was/looks
B.
had been/looked
C.
were/had looked
D.
is/is looking
Answer: _________
Question 454:
North Korea still . . . . . . . . a vast police state that . . . . . . . . a network of concentration camps spanning the country.
A.
was maintaining/has included
B.
had maintained/would include
C.
is maintaining/had included
D.
maintains/includes
Answer: _________
Question 455:
Complete the given sentence using appropriate form of verb: I'm too tired to walk home. I think ____________ a taxi.
A.
I have got
B.
I am getting
C.
I got
D.
I'll get
Answer: _________
Question 456:
The hens . . . . . . . . into the house if you had shut the door.
A.
would not have got
B.
did not get
C.
does not get
D.
not got
Answer: _________
Question 457:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: He has called out to him.
A.
Simple Past
B.
Past Perfect
C.
Present Perfect
D.
Present Perfect Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 458:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Where is Comrade A? He ___ tennis.
A.
plays
B.
is playing
C.
played
D.
has been playing
Answer: _________
Question 459:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Look at the little boys! They ___ with stones.
A.
play
B.
will play
C.
are playing
D.
is playing
Answer: _________
Question 460:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word with the help of the hint in the brackets. The population of the world ___ very fast. (Happening right now)
A.
rise
B.
rises
C.
is rising
D.
rose
Answer: _________
Question 461:
Complete the sentence with the appropriate form of the given verb: They've invited me to their house. They ___________ (be) offended if I don't go.
A.
are being
B.
will be
C.
are
D.
have been
Answer: _________
Question 462:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I visited my sister when she ________ in Moscow.
A.
lived
B.
lives
C.
were lived
D.
is living
Answer: _________
Question 463:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I _____ John yesterday.
A.
see
B.
seen
C.
'm seeing
D.
saw
Answer: _________
Question 464:
Which of the options given below may suitably replace the phrase printed in bold to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence requires no correction, mark (d) as the answer. When ice and water existed together on the same volume, the temperature remains constant.
A.
exist together in
B.
will exist together on
C.
had existed together in
D.
No correction required
Answer: _________
Question 465:
I . . . . . . . . Malcolm in his car, but he . . . . . . . . the traffic and didn't see me.
A.
was seeing/watches
B.
see/has watched
C.
have seen/is watching
D.
saw/was watching
Answer: _________
Question 466:
Read the following statement and find out if the verb form used is correct or not.If not, then correct it. I usually go to work by car.
A.
The used verb form is correct.
B.
The used verb form is wrong. The correct form is: went
C.
The used verb form is wrong. The correct form is: am going
D.
The used verb form is wrong. The correct form is: will be going
Answer: _________
Question 467:
I . . . . . . . . my book in the launderette while my washing . . . . . . . .
A.
have read/dries
B.
read/was drying
C.
was reading/has dried
D.
have read/is drying
Answer: _________
Question 468:
The experts are now fully convinced that the animal two old women . . . . . . . . at the pack . . . . . . . . a puma.
A.
had seen/is
B.
saw/was
C.
saw/had been
D.
have seen/were
Answer: _________
Question 469:
Use the words in bracket to complete the sentence. Why ______ at me like that? What's the matter? (you/look)
A.
could you looking
B.
are you looking
C.
have you looked
D.
has you looked
Answer: _________
Question 470:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of future tense of the verb given in the bracket. If you study hard you _______ (get) a first class.
A.
will get
B.
will have gotten
C.
get
D.
getting
Answer: _________
Question 471:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: When the door _____________ Frank was very surprised.
A.
opens
B.
is opened
C.
was opened
D.
shuts
Answer: _________
Question 472:
Complete the sentence with an auxiliary verb: I wasn't tired but my friends _________.
A.
do
B.
were
C.
could
D.
should
Answer: _________
Question 473:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: ________ tennis this afternoon? B: Yes, I am.
A.
Will you play
B.
Are you playing
C.
Did you play
D.
Were you playing
Answer: _________
Question 474:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. If I _________ time, I could go with you.
A.
have
B.
will have
C.
am having
D.
had
Answer: _________
Question 475:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Our house ________ painted at the moment.
A.
was
B.
is
C.
is being
D.
has been
Answer: _________
Question 476:
Complete the following conversation using the most appropriate option: 'Would you like tea or coffee?''________ coffee, please.'
A.
I'm having
B.
I'll have
C.
I've had
D.
I's having
Answer: _________
Question 477:
For a hundred years or so, some critics . . . . . . . . that poetry is dying, and all that time poets . . . . . . . . poems that later generations recognize as great.
A.
have maintained/have been writing
B.
maintained/wrote
C.
had maintained/were writing
D.
maintain/are writing
Answer: _________
Question 478:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of present tense of the verb given in the brackets. He _____ (work) so hard that he is certain to succeed.
A.
works
B.
working
C.
had worked
D.
will work
Answer: _________
Question 479:
We're looking after our neighbor's dog as well as our own and it two kilos of meat a day, so I dog meat in bulk these days.
A.
is eating
B.
ate
C.
was eating
D.
eats
Answer: _________
Question 480:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriateoption. America ________ by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
A.
was been discovered
B.
found
C.
was discovered
D.
had discovered
Answer: _________
Question 481:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Jimmy, Jane and Billy wanted ______ their grandfather who _____ to visit them.
A.
to impress/had come
B.
impressed/came
C.
will impress/comes
D.
had impressed/has come
Answer: _________
Question 482:
Don't disturb me. I . . . . . . . . my homework.
A.
do
B.
doing
C.
am doing
D.
was doing
Answer: _________
Question 483:
Read the given situation and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:You arranged to play tennis today. Now you decide that you don't want to play.You say: I don't think ________________
A.
I have played tennis (today).
B.
I played tennis (today).
C.
I'll play tennis (today).
D.
I will be playing tennis (today).
Answer: _________
Question 484:
Next weekend, I . . . . . . . . my proficiency exam, so I . . . . . . . . more or less 300 questions so far.
A.
am going to have/finished
B.
am having/will have finished
C.
am to have/finish
D.
am having/will finish
Answer: _________
Question 485:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense form. You will get drenched if you __________ out.
A.
Go
B.
Are going
C.
Shall go
D.
Will go
Answer: _________
Question 486:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We often ________ dinner at six.
A.
having
B.
has
C.
are having
D.
have
Answer: _________
Question 487:
When the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli . . . . . . . . a map of Mars in 1877, he . . . . . . . . a large number of straight linear features, which he called "canali", that is, channels.
A.
published/has noted
B.
had published/was noting
C.
has published/notes
D.
published/noted
Answer: _________
Question 488:
Which of the options given below may suitably replace the phrase printed in bold to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence requires no correction, mark (d) as the answer. The scientific method as a rote item in the syllabus had little valued.
A.
had belittled value
B.
has little value
C.
have little value
D.
No correction required
Answer: _________
Question 489:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. "Nobody _____ in that country," said Pinocchio to his friend.
A.
don't learn
B.
are learning
C.
learns
D.
doesn't learns
Answer: _________
Question 490:
Choose the most appropriate option: You don't know where Liz's mother lives currently. Ask Liz questions about herself and her family.
A.
Where has your mother lived?
B.
Where will your mother live?
C.
Where does your mother live?
D.
Where was your mother living?
Answer: _________
Question 491:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: I will be repairing the roof.
A.
Simple Past
B.
Future Continuous
C.
Future Perfect
D.
Future Perfect Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 492:
The conditions in our office . . . . . . . . more and more unbearable, so quite often recently I . . . . . . . . quitting it and looking for a new job.
A.
have got/was considering
B.
was getting/am considering
C.
are getting/have considered
D.
have been getting/consider
Answer: _________
Question 493:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. ________ but I didn't have enough money.
A.
I would buy it
B.
I will have bought it
C.
I was going to buy it
D.
I'll buy it
Answer: _________
Question 494:
Ask Liz questions about herself and her family. Select the appropriate option to complete the statement: You know that Liz reads a newspaper every day. You want to know which one. Ask her "_______?"
A.
Which newspaper are you reading ?
B.
Which newspaper have you read?
C.
Which newspaper were you reading?
D.
Which newspaper do you read?
Answer: _________
Question 495:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ______ to learn a lot of new words.
A.
am going
B.
will
C.
will be
D.
going
Answer: _________
Question 496:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The first pyramids of Egypt _________ around 3000 BC.
A.
was built
B.
built
C.
were built
D.
were building
Answer: _________
Question 497:
Although manufacturers . . . . . . . . electric cars as prototypes for a number of years now, it will be a long time before they . . . . . . . . common.
A.
produced/are becoming
B.
have been producing/become
C.
produce/will become
D.
are producing/became
Answer: _________
Question 498:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Yesterday he _________ lunch in a restaurant.
A.
had
B.
has
C.
eats
D.
is having
Answer: _________
Question 499:
He always . . . . . . . . up at 5 a.m.
A.
gets
B.
will get
C.
is getting up
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 500:
Rewrite the following sentence using the correct tense of the verbs givenin the brackets: We had been walking for about ten minutes when we suddenly ______ (realise) we _____ (move) in the wrong direction.
A.
realise, moved
B.
realised, moved
C.
realised, had moved
D.
realised, were moving
Answer: _________
Question 501:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.I ___ something burning.
A.
smell
B.
am smelling
C.
have been smelling
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 502:
From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in thegiven sentence. I heard the brick _______.
A.
Fall
B.
To fall
C.
Falling
D.
Fell
Answer: _________
Question 503:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: I always enjoy __________ friends.
A.
To visit
B.
For visiting
C.
In visiting
D.
Visiting
Answer: _________
Question 504:
Complete the sentence using appropriate option:We couldn't visit the museum. We ________________.(enough time)
A.
We don't have enough time.
B.
We hadn't have enough time.
C.
We didn't have enough time.
D.
We haven't have enough time.
Answer: _________
Question 505:
Choose suitable option to fill in the blank: When you wrote the exam, ___________ time to answer all the questions?
A.
do you have
B.
did you have
C.
have you had
D.
had you had
Answer: _________
Question 506:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. A: ____Alex ____you yesterday evening? B: No, he____.
A.
Did / helped / didn't
B.
Did / helped / did
C.
Did / help / did
D.
Did / help / didn't
Answer: _________
Question 507:
When she . . . . . . . . home last night, she realized that John . . . . . . . . a beautiful candle-lit dinner for her.
A.
arrived
B.
was preparing
C.
had arrived
D.
had prepared
Answer: _________
Question 508:
Fill in the blank using the correct tense form : Vitamins ________ under protective foods.
A.
comes
B.
come
C.
have come
D.
came
Answer: _________
Question 509:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. When I ___ school I ____ the university.
A.
shall finish / shall enter
B.
finish / enter
C.
shall finish / enter
D.
finish / shall enter
Answer: _________
Question 510:
Replace the underlined phrase with a suitable option:Hush! I am hearing some noise in the next room.
A.
heard
B.
hear
C.
was hearing
D.
have been hearing
Answer: _________
Question 511:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The policeman ____ that man if he doesn't stop disturbing neighbours.
A.
arrests
B.
will arrest
C.
arrested
D.
had arrested
Answer: _________
Question 512:
Complete the sentence. Choose the verb into the correct form, positive or negative: It was hard work carrying the bags. They ____ very heavy. (be)
A.
are
B.
were
C.
have been
D.
has been
Answer: _________
Question 513:
You have some activities to do but you have not done them yet. Use the words given in bracket and complete the answer to the given question: Q: Have you read the paper? Ans: Not yet. I ______________.
A.
I'm going to read it after dinner.
B.
I 'll go to read it after dinner.
C.
I have gone to read it after dinner.
D.
I went to go it after dinner.
Answer: _________
Question 514:
Man's use of pictures to tell stories and to record experiences . . . . . . . . prehistoric times, when he . . . . . . . . the walls of caves.
A.
was beginning/has drawn
B.
began/drew
C.
begins/will have drawn
D.
has begun/was drawing
Answer: _________
Question 515:
Carreta turtles . . . . . . . . their eggs on the beach at night and . . . . . . . . the reflection from the sea to find their way back to the water.
A.
lay/use
B.
were laying/have used
C.
are going to lay/used
D.
laid/are using
Answer: _________
Question 516:
Choose the verb in the correct form: ___________ (you/go) to the cinema last night?' 'Yes, but it ____________ (be) a mistake. The film __________ (be) awful.'
A.
Have you gone, has been, has been
B.
Did you go, was, was
C.
Have you gone, have been, have been
D.
Do you go, is, is
Answer: _________
Question 517:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb. According to the school rules, every student _______attend the morning assembly.
A.
Might
B.
Must
C.
Can
D.
Would
Answer: _________
Question 518:
Complete the sentence using the most appropriate option:You are feeling tired and it's quite late. You decide to go to bed.You say:I think ______________.
A.
I've gone to bed
B.
I'll go to bed
C.
I'd go to bed
D.
I went to bed
Answer: _________
Question 519:
Select suitable option to fill in the blank: When I was young,I _______ (want) to be a bus driver.
A.
have wanted
B.
was wanting
C.
wanted
D.
will want
Answer: _________
Question 520:
Complete the statement by using the correct form of the verb given in brackets.At the end of January next year, my father _______ (retire).
A.
will retire
B.
will be retire
C.
will retired
D.
will have retired
Answer: _________
Question 521:
It's only the second time I . . . . . . . . a football match in a stadium.
A.
saw
B.
see
C.
will see
D.
had seen
Answer: _________
Question 522:
Since they part in their first conversation volunteer week, they on several projects with great pleasure.
A.
are taking
B.
take
C.
are going to take
D.
took
Answer: _________
Question 523:
While mum . . . . . . . . the VCD I hired, I my assignment.
A.
was watching
B.
had finished
C.
is watching
D.
will watch
Answer: _________
Question 524:
Replace the underlined tense form with the correct option:Wait a minute! I am thinking , I know the answer.
A.
thinks
B.
think
C.
was thinking
D.
have been thinking
Answer: _________
Question 525:
Find the most suitable option to replace the verb in bold to retain the meaning of the sentence. This house is consisting of five rooms.
A.
Consists
B.
Consist
C.
Are consisting
D.
Has consisted
Answer: _________
Question 526:
Read the sentence to find out possible substitution for for the underlined part: I am not sure why she is wanting to see him.
A.
She wants
B.
Is she wanting
C.
She want
D.
No improvement
Answer: _________
Question 527:
When I saw him he . . . . . . . . a portrait.
A.
is painting
B.
painted
C.
was painting
D.
had painting
Answer: _________
Question 528:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Where ____she live in 1950?
A.
Does
B.
Is
C.
Did
D.
Do
Answer: _________
Question 529:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. How fast _____ you ____ when the accident ___?
A.
were / driving / happened
B.
did / drive / was happening
C.
were / driving / happens
D.
are / driving / will happen
Answer: _________
Question 530:
The flight . . . . . . . . before we reach the airport.
A.
Will have taken off
B.
Has taken off
C.
Is taking off
D.
Was taking off
Answer: _________
Question 531:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She ______ a journalist nowadays.
A.
are
B.
was
C.
is
D.
were
Answer: _________
Question 532:
We moved to Myerson in 1995. At the time of our arrival, the city . . . . . . . . through a period of expansion.
A.
went
B.
will go
C.
was going
D.
has gone
Answer: _________
Question 533:
Frame a meaningful statement using the given words:(I/dinner/friends/last night/you come)
A.
I had dinner with some friends last night when you had come.
B.
I was having dinner with some friends last night when you were coming.
C.
I was having dinner with some friends last night when you came.
D.
I had dinner with some friends last night when you come.
Answer: _________
Question 534:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ________ late yesterday.
A.
be
B.
were
C.
is
D.
was
Answer: _________
Question 535:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:"What ____ you______here?" "I _____ for my friend." "How long _____ you _____for him?" "For twenty minutes."
A.
are/doing/am waiting/have/been waiting
B.
do/do/am waiting/do/wait
C.
are/doing/wait/have/been waiting
D.
have/done/am waiting/are/waiting
Answer: _________
Question 536:
Choose the appropriate option from the given sentence:You and a friend come home very late. Other people in the house are asleep. Your friend is noisy. YOU: Shhh! Don't make so much noise. ___________ everybody up. (you/wake)
A.
You'd wake
B.
You'll wake
C.
You're waking
D.
You woke
Answer: _________
Question 537:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: He ___________ the rent last Friday.
A.
pays
B.
has paid
C.
was paying
D.
paid
Answer: _________
Question 538:
A friend has just come back from holiday. You ask him about it. Choose your question using following words. (the weather / fine?)
A.
Will the weather be fine?
B.
Was the weather fine?
C.
Has the weather been fine?
D.
Is the weather fine?
Answer: _________
Question 539:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: Now, they _______ in a house in Queen Square in central London.
A.
lives
B.
have lived
C.
lived
D.
live
Answer: _________
Question 540:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Who ___ for a walk tomorrow?
A.
go
B.
will go
C.
didn't go
D.
doesn't go
Answer: _________
Question 541:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb. He said that he ______ for a walk this evening.
A.
will go
B.
would go
C.
has been going
D.
is going
Answer: _________
Question 542:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ________ about to give up his job when they offered him a rise.
A.
was
B.
is
C.
has been
D.
had been
Answer: _________
Question 543:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Look! The cat ______ your cutlet.
A.
is eating
B.
was eating
C.
eats
D.
has been eating
Answer: _________
Question 544:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms. What time __________ you __________ to Delhi today?
A.
Shall, go
B.
Will, going
C.
is, going to go
D.
Will, go
Answer: _________
Question 545:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb. She replied that she _____ better.
A.
feel
B.
felt
C.
will be feeling
D.
has felt
Answer: _________
Question 546:
I hope they. . . . . . . . this road by the time we come back next summer.
A.
shall have repaired
B.
will have repaired
C.
would repair
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 547:
Choose most appropriate option to fill in the blank: Mr Clark ________ (work) in a bank for 15 years. Then he gave it up.
A.
have worked
B.
had worked
C.
is working
D.
worked
Answer: _________
Question 548:
Choose suitable option to fill in the blank: The future situation is uncertain. _________________________?
A.
What do you think is happening?
B.
What do you think have happened?
C.
What do you think will happen?
D.
What do you think has happened?
Answer: _________
Question 549:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Tourists ___ a lot of different information when they travel.
A.
get
B.
gets
C.
has got
D.
would got
Answer: _________
Question 550:
I have already . . . . . . . . the Red Fort.
A.
saw
B.
seen
C.
seeing
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 551:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She ____learn to read until she was 86.
A.
Didn't
B.
Doesn't
C.
Isn't
D.
Don't
Answer: _________
Question 552:
Choose the correct option to frame a meaningful sentence:'____________ you outside the hotel in half an hour, OK?''Yes, that's fine.'
A.
I've met
B.
I'll meet
C.
I'm meeting
D.
I met
Answer: _________
Question 553:
Find the most suitable option to replace the verb in bold to retain the meaning of the sentence: She never get up early in the morning.
A.
Is getting up
B.
Had get up
C.
Gets up
D.
Will have got up
Answer: _________
Question 554:
Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of the verbs given in the brackets: I want to ___ (see) Margaret before she ____ (go) out.
A.
saw, went
B.
will see, will go
C.
see, goes
D.
is seeing, is going
Answer: _________
Question 555:
If the milkman . . . . . . . . tell him to leave two liters.
A.
comes
B.
came
C.
has come
D.
come
Answer: _________
Question 556:
Jane quitted trying for the swimming team after that time she . . . . . . . . out too far down at Horn Pond.
A.
swims
B.
will swim
C.
would swim
D.
was swimming
Answer: _________
Question 557:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:I didn't know anyone in the city where I ______ to get a job.
A.
did try
B.
was trying
C.
would try
D.
have tried
Answer: _________
Question 558:
Complete the sentence with the correct forms of the verbs given in the brackets:After school, we _____ and ______ our parents about our English teacher. (go, tell)
A.
went, will tell
B.
going, have been told
C.
went , told
D.
go, tell
Answer: _________
Question 559:
According to the new schedule, the whole team have accepted, we . . . . . . . . every Monday and Wednesday next term.
A.
had trained
B.
revert
C.
train
D.
have reverted
Answer: _________
Question 560:
Fill in the blank with the correct option. When we went to their home, Sushma _____ some fresh coffee for us
A.
Made
B.
Has made
C.
Will make
D.
Is making
Answer: _________
Question 561:
No, Rama is not at home. He . . . . . . . . just . . . . . . . . for shopping.
A.
Had/gone
B.
Has/gone
C.
Was /going
D.
Will have/be going
Answer: _________
Question 562:
Correct the underlined part, if necessary: I've bought a new car last week.
A.
No error
B.
I'd buy
C.
I bought
D.
I'll buy
Answer: _________
Question 563:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word with the help of the hint in the brackets. Samuel says he's 25 years old, but nobody ___ him. (It's a fact)
A.
is believing
B.
believes
C.
had believed
D.
don't believe
Answer: _________
Question 564:
Select suitable option: The police ___________ to interview two men about the robbery last week.
A.
wants
B.
want
C.
is wanting
D.
was wanting
Answer: _________
Question 565:
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb: I _________ at the swimming pool at 7:00 a.m., yesterday morning.
A.
am being
B.
am
C.
was being
D.
was
Answer: _________
Question 566:
We . . . . . . . . a lovely view of the Bosphorus and the bridges over it while the plane . . . . . . . . over Istanbul.
A.
are getting
B.
flies
C.
had got
D.
is flying
Answer: _________
Question 567:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I went to the gym and ________ volleyball.
A.
will play
B.
played
C.
have played
D.
were playing
Answer: _________
Question 568:
Complete the sentence using one of the following words: cause / close / drink / live / open / speak / take I never coffee.
A.
open
B.
takes
C.
lives
D.
drink
Answer: _________
Question 569:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The homework______very difficult yesterday.
A.
Were
B.
Was
C.
Is
D.
Could
Answer: _________
Question 570:
Previous studies . . . . . . . . that girls who have earlier puberty . . . . . . . . tendency to have a higher body mass index.
A.
found/have
B.
have found/has
C.
had found/would have
D.
find/is having
Answer: _________
Question 571:
The oldest Mesoamerican calendar inscriptions . . . . . . . . from the site of San Jose Mogote in the Oaxaca Valley, with day signs that . . . . . . . . from 600 BC.
A.
were/were dated
B.
were/had been dated
C.
are/are dated
D.
have been/will be dated
Answer: _________
Question 572:
The Cambrian . . . . . . . . an important moment in the history of life on earth and a time of radical evolutionary experimentation when many animals first . . . . . . . . in the fossil record.
A.
was/had appeared
B.
has been/will appear
C.
has been/appears
D.
is/appeared
Answer: _________
Question 573:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms. When ___________? I have to pick my daughter from school.
A.
Does the programme finished
B.
Will the programme finish
C.
Has the programme finished
D.
Shall the programme finishing
Answer: _________
Question 574:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. Yesterday when I _____ her she _____ me about you.
A.
have met / told
B.
was meeting / told
C.
have met / would tell
D.
have met / tell
Answer: _________
Question 575:
Mohan and Shankar promised . . . . . . . . hard.
A.
to work
B.
working
C.
worked
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 576:
Will you go . . . . . . . . a movie?
A.
to see
B.
seen
C.
to seeing
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 577:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Mary _____ to the bank on Monday.
A.
go
B.
going
C.
gone
D.
went
Answer: _________
Question 578:
Rohan, I . . . . . . . . seen you for a long time, How . . . . . . . .?
A.
Had not/are you
B.
Have not/have you been
C.
Did not/had you been
D.
Have not/are you been
Answer: _________
Question 579:
Unless I have a quiet room I . . . . . . . . successful.
A.
would not be
B.
shall not be
C.
have not been
D.
had not been
Answer: _________
Question 580:
Correct the underlined part of the sentence, if necessary: Where have you been last evening?
A.
did you be
B.
no error
C.
will you be
D.
were you
Answer: _________
Question 581:
Rewrite the following sentence using the correct tense in simple past or past perfect of the verbs givenin the brackets: I (put) the letter in a book and (go) out to play. Next day, when I (try) to find it in order to send a reply, it (take) me at least half an hour to trace it because I (forget) in which book I (put) it in.
A.
put, went, tried, took, had forgotten, had put
B.
put, going, taking, forgetting, put
C.
put, had gone, tried, forget, put
D.
put, went, try, take, forget, put
Answer: _________
Question 582:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:What a luck. I haven't seen you for ages. When _____ we ______ last time?
A.
did/meet
B.
have/met
C.
had/met
D.
did/met
Answer: _________
Question 583:
You have some activities to do but you have not done them yet. Use the words given in bracket and complete the answers to the given questions: Q: Have you cleaned the car? Ans: Not yet. I ___________________
A.
am going to clean it tomorrow.
B.
has gone to clean it tomorrow.
C.
went to clean it tomorrow.
D.
Have gone to clean it tomorrow.
Answer: _________
Question 584:
A friend has just come back from a holiday. You ask him about it. Write your questionusing the following words: (how long / stay there?)
A.
How long does he stay there?
B.
How long do you stay there?
C.
How long will you stay there?
D.
How long did you stay there?
Answer: _________
Question 585:
My father . . . . . . . . English at all although he . . . . . . . . it for three years when he was in high school.
A.
isn't speaking/has studied
B.
hasn't been speaking/studies
C.
doesn't speak/studied
D.
didn't speak/has been studying
Answer: _________
Question 586:
Complete the following sentence using the correct form of the verb in the bracket. The largest flyover _____(construct) last month in Delhi.
A.
was constructed
B.
is constructing
C.
is being constructed
D.
will have been constructed
Answer: _________
Question 587:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ________ the doctor next week.
A.
am seeing
B.
saw
C.
have seen
D.
had seen
Answer: _________
Question 588:
Fill in the blanks with a suitable choice of verbs: _______ your parents _______ in Delhi?
A.
Did / lived
B.
Do / lived
C.
Did / live
D.
Were / lived
Answer: _________
Question 589:
I have . . . . . . . . my work.
A.
do
B.
does
C.
will do
D.
done
Answer: _________
Question 590:
The train . . . . . . . . before we reached the station.
A.
left
B.
has left
C.
had left
D.
would have left
Answer: _________
Question 591:
Choose an appropriate question as per the given sentence: You and a friend want to do something this evening but you don't know what.You ask your friend ________
A.
What have we done this evening?
B.
What are we doing this evening?
C.
What shall we do this evening?
D.
What did we do this evening?
Answer: _________
Question 592:
Fill in the blank with the suitable option: The thief ____________ yesterday and was imprisoned.
A.
is caught
B.
is being caught
C.
was caught
D.
has been caught
Answer: _________
Question 593:
Complete the conversation using the most appropriate option: 'Goodbye! Have a nice holiday.''Thanks ______ you a postcard after reaching there.'
A.
I am sending
B.
I'll send
C.
I have sent
D.
I sent
Answer: _________
Question 594:
Even though it . . . . . . . . heavily at the time, they . . . . . . . . home.
A.
has snowed/were driving
B.
snows/have been driving
C.
was snowing/drove
D.
has been snowing/drive
Answer: _________
Question 595:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It ________ cloudy tomorrow.
A.
was
B.
to be
C.
will be
D.
has been
Answer: _________
Question 596:
Somebody . . . . . . . . three times this morning asking for Pete, but nobody called Pete . . . . . . . . here.
A.
has phoned/has ever lived
B.
is phoning/was ever living
C.
phones/ever lived
D.
phoned/is ever living
Answer: _________
Question 597:
If they . . . . . . . . that picture lower, people would be able to see it.
A.
hanged
B.
hang
C.
hung
D.
will hung
Answer: _________
Question 598:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:When he ____ home, I ____ him the book.
A.
came/shall show
B.
comes/showed
C.
has come/has shown
D.
came/showed
Answer: _________
Question 599:
Fill in the blanks using the most appropriate form of verb:_____________ a bicycle when you were a child?
A.
Do you have
B.
Did you have
C.
Were you having
D.
Had you have
Answer: _________
Question 600:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. You _________ too fast. Please slow down.
A.
are driving
B.
drive
C.
drove
D.
were driving
Answer: _________
Question 601:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I _____ last night.
A.
leave
B.
leaves
C.
leaving
D.
left
Answer: _________
Question 602:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. _____you swim when you were five?
A.
Could
B.
Can
C.
Do
D.
Are
Answer: _________
Question 603:
She . . . . . . . . movies. . . . . . . . . any recent Hollywood movies?
A.
Loves watching/have you watched
B.
Love to watching/did you watched
C.
Is loving/have you been watching
D.
Loves watching/had you seen
Answer: _________
Question 604:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Long ago people _____ little about those minerals.
A.
had known
B.
knowed
C.
will know
D.
knew
Answer: _________
Question 605:
When they heard gunfire across the border, the relief workers in the camp knew that another group of refugees . . . . . . . . before long.
A.
are arriving
B.
had arrived
C.
will arrive
D.
would be arriving
Answer: _________
Question 606:
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. When we heard the good news, we were_________.
A.
delight
B.
delighted
C.
delighting
D.
delightful
Answer: _________
Question 607:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: We had been watching a movie.
A.
Past Perfect
B.
Future Perfect
C.
Past Perfect Continuous
D.
Past Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 608:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket. The students ______ answers to all my questions. (give)
A.
Gave
B.
Given
C.
Were given
D.
Is giving
Answer: _________
Question 609:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: He ________ a Member of Parliament last year.
A.
became
B.
become
C.
becomes
D.
has become
Answer: _________
Question 610:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We ________ at the Italian restaurant last night, but it was full, so we ate somewhere else.
A.
were eating
B.
were going to eat
C.
are going to eat
D.
had eaten
Answer: _________
Question 611:
By this time tomorrow, Annie . . . . . . . . through space for nineteen hours.
A.
will be flying
B.
will have been flying
C.
flies
D.
will fly
Answer: _________
Question 612:
Fill in the blank using the correct form of the verb in the bracket: Seema's marriage outfit _______(design) by the famous designer Ritu Beri.
A.
Design
B.
Would have been designed
C.
Was designed
D.
is designing
Answer: _________
Question 613:
No English teacher . . . . . . . . to the school till nowadays.
A.
has been
B.
was appointed
C.
had been appointed
D.
is appointed
Answer: _________
Question 614:
Some of the workers . . . . . . . . the peaches while the others . . . . . . . . them in wooden boxes.
A.
are picking/will place
B.
were picking/were placing
C.
have been picking/placed
D.
picked/have been placing
Answer: _________
Question 615:
Complete the sentence. Choose the verb into the correct form, positive or negative: It was a funny situation but nobody ______. (laugh)
A.
laughed
B.
has laughed
C.
will laugh
D.
has been laughing
Answer: _________
Question 616:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Lucy often __________ red.
A.
wear
B.
is wearing
C.
worn
D.
wears
Answer: _________
Question 617:
Identify the function(s) of the simple future tense?
A.
To predict a future event
B.
To denote a habit
C.
To refer to ongoing events
D.
To refer to events that have just taken place
E.
To express a fact
F.
To express an ongoing activity
G.
To express a spontaneous decision
H.
To refer to an event that has already taken place
Answer: _________
Question 618:
Complete the sentence using one of the following: open/cause/take Bad driving ________ many accidents.
A.
cause
B.
is taking
C.
causes
D.
is opening
Answer: _________
Question 619:
As per the situation choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:(Sue has been in France for the last three weeks.)She _______________ (go)
A.
is going to France three weeks ago.
B.
has gone to France three weeks ago.
C.
went to France three weeks ago.
D.
had gone to France three weeks ago.
Answer: _________
Question 620:
The number of orders per week . . . . . . . . all year and the sales manager is confident that we . . . . . . . . our target.
A.
has, increased
B.
have been, reaching
C.
will, increase
D.
has, reach
Answer: _________
Question 621:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate answer from the given options: Your friend is going to a party tonight.You ask: (what / wear?) _______
A.
What did you wear?
B.
What will you wear ?
C.
What have you worn?
D.
What are you going to wear?
Answer: _________
Question 622:
As a teenager, I . . . . . . . . that I . . . . . . . . just young and attractive.
A.
felt
B.
was
C.
had felt
D.
am
Answer: _________
Question 623:
The petrol warning light . . . . . . . . for half an hour before we . . . . . . . . a petrol station.
A.
had been flashing/reached
B.
is going to flash/will reach
C.
flashed/have reached
D.
flashes/will be reaching
Answer: _________
Question 624:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The Flash's concert ________ fantastic 3 years ago.
A.
was
B.
were
C.
have been
D.
are
Answer: _________
Question 625:
People who . . . . . . . . items like bottles and cans . . . . . . . . the world's resources.
A.
aren't recycling/wasted
B.
didn't recycle/waste
C.
haven't been recycling/were wasting
D.
don't recycle/are wasting
Answer: _________
Question 626:
Complete the following sentence using the correct form of the verb in the brackets. Mr. Gupta's servant _______ (steal) the money yesterday.
A.
stole
B.
steal
C.
stolen
D.
were stealing
Answer: _________
Question 627:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Water at a temperature of $$100^{o}$$C __________.
A.
is boiling
B.
boils
C.
boiled
D.
boil
Answer: _________
Question 628:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Did the company test the equipment yesterday? Yes it ____.
A.
has tested
B.
had being tested
C.
had tested
D.
was tested
Answer: _________
Question 629:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the past tense of the verb given in the bracket. He _________ (ashamed) of himself.
A.
ashamed
B.
was ashamed
C.
have ashamed
D.
had ashamed
Answer: _________
Question 630:
The circumference of a circle . . . . . . . . 3.14159265 times its diameter no matter how small or large it is.
A.
measures
B.
was measuring
C.
will measure
D.
had measured
Answer: _________
Question 631:
These days, people who . . . . . . . . manual work, often receive far more money than clerks who . . . . . . . . in offices.
A.
do
B.
work
C.
are doing
D.
are working
Answer: _________
Question 632:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ________ his father yesterday morning.
A.
phones
B.
is phoning
C.
phone
D.
phoned
Answer: _________
Question 633:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms. You've got an appointment with Mr. Sharma? Wait a while. He ___________ probably ___________ at $$5$$ o'clock.
A.
Shall, arrive
B.
Is, arriving
C.
Is, going to arrive
D.
Will, arrive
Answer: _________
Question 634:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Policemen often ________ traffic.
A.
directing
B.
is directing
C.
directs
D.
direct
Answer: _________
Question 635:
Complete the following conversation with a suitable option: Adam: 'I'm going out now'. Evan: 'OK. What time do you think __________________?
A.
will you be back
B.
have you been back
C.
you will be back
D.
you have been back
Answer: _________
Question 636:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The English test __________ yesterday.
A.
given
B.
gave
C.
is given
D.
was given
Answer: _________
Question 637:
When we . . . . . . . . the forest, it . . . . . . . . darker.
A.
arrived
B.
has been getting
C.
arrive
D.
is getting
Answer: _________
Question 638:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. If she _________, she will do well in the tests.
A.
studied
B.
has studied
C.
studies
D.
will study
Answer: _________
Question 639:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Walt Disney ________ the cartoon character Mickey Mouse.
A.
created
B.
was created
C.
had been created
D.
has been created
Answer: _________
Question 640:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb in its correct form:believe / flow / grow / increaseThe River Amazon ______ intothe Atlantic Ocean.
A.
doesn't believe
B.
doesn't flow
C.
do not grow
D.
does not increases
Answer: _________
Question 641:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms. I __________ a lot of novels after my exams.
A.
Read
B.
Shall reading
C.
Am going to read
D.
Will reading
Answer: _________
Question 642:
I . . . . . . . . Jerusalem Peace Forest so as to escape from the fear and loathing of the soldiers many times ever since I . . . . . . . . to Israel a year ago.
A.
have visited/moved
B.
will be visiting/move
C.
have been visiting/will move
D.
had visited/have moved
Answer: _________
Question 643:
They . . . . . . . . to Shimla last year.
A.
will go
B.
have gone
C.
will have gone
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 644:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: The teacher had spoken to the parents about the matter.
A.
Past Continuous
B.
Past Perfect Continuous
C.
Future Perfect
D.
Past Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 645:
I . . . . . . . . you several times last week, but no one . . . . . . . . in.
A.
was phoning/has been
B.
phoned/was
C.
have phoned/has been
D.
phone/is being
Answer: _________
Question 646:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:She _____ you a letter three weeks ago.
A.
had sent
B.
has sent
C.
sent
D.
send
Answer: _________
Question 647:
Since my roommate . . . . . . . . yet, Mrs. Stanton . . . . . . . . me all around the dormitory.
A.
does not come/showed
B.
has not come/showed
C.
was not coming/showed
D.
hadn't come/had showed
Answer: _________
Question 648:
Fill appropriate form of verb from the bracket:When I _______ (get) home last night, I ______ (be)very tired and I ______ (go) straight to bed.
A.
'll get ..... will be ... 'll go
B.
have got ..... was ....... have gone
C.
got ... was ... went
D.
am got ..... was ... am gone
Answer: _________
Question 649:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:I knew that he _______ the same paper each morning.
A.
was bought
B.
buys
C.
is buying
D.
bought
Answer: _________
Question 650:
The peak . . . . . . . . the prize for mountaineers, especially if it . . . . . . . . before.
A.
is
B.
wasn't attained
C.
will be
D.
has not been attained
Answer: _________
Question 651:
I heard that you . . . . . . . . about the boys all day, so I just rang to tell you that Matthew . . . . . . . . from a payphone a couple of hours ago and they are both fine. The weather is fine and they will be home on Sunday evening.
A.
had been worrying/will phone
B.
have been worrying/phoned
C.
will be worrying/had phoned
D.
are worrying/is going to phone
Answer: _________
Question 652:
Russia . . . . . . . . earlier this week that it . . . . . . . . all its troops out of Georgia.
A.
had announced/pulled
B.
announces/would have pulled
C.
announced/had pulled
D.
is announcing/has pulled
Answer: _________
Question 653:
The warden . . . . . . . . into the room to see what the students . . . . . . . ..
A.
Go/had been doing
B.
Went/was doing
C.
Gone/had been doing
D.
Went/were doing
Answer: _________
Question 654:
The patient . . . . . . . . before the doctor came.
A.
dies
B.
was dying
C.
had been dying
D.
had died
Answer: _________
Question 655:
I some chicken curry earlier and Richard and Kate to stay for dinner, but just then I remembered that they were both vegetarian.
A.
was going to cook
B.
had been cooking
C.
cooked
D.
had cooked
Answer: _________
Question 656:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of future tense of the verb given in the bracket. We don't think, our teacher ________ (meet) again.
A.
will meet
B.
meeting
C.
will be meet
D.
will have met
Answer: _________
Question 657:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Thousands of traffic accidents _____ by careless drivers every day.
A.
are caused
B.
will cause
C.
caused
D.
causing
Answer: _________
Question 658:
Choose the correct simple past or past continuous form of the verb from the alternatives given. The light went out while Renu _________.
A.
were reading
B.
was reading
C.
reading
D.
is reading
Answer: _________
Question 659:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:When she ______, they ______ and he left the house.
A.
comes/quarreled
B.
came/quarreled
C.
had come/quarreled
D.
comes/would quarrel
Answer: _________
Question 660:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:A: "I'll drink tea from this tin mug." B: "Where _____ you ______ it?"
A.
did/find
B.
do/find
C.
did/found
D.
were/found
Answer: _________
Question 661:
Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the following blank:Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic poem, _________ by Valmiki.
A.
are written
B.
was written
C.
will be written
D.
was been written
Answer: _________
Question 662:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It is highly probable that more and more solar energy ________ in the future.
A.
will be used
B.
be used
C.
to be used
D.
will be using
Answer: _________
Question 663:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It is 8.30 AM. Ben and Ann ______ breakfast.
A.
have
B.
are having
C.
is having
D.
was having
Answer: _________
Question 664:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket. First he _____ (have) tofill in a form for a new cheque book, as all the cheques in the old book are used up.
A.
Has
B.
Will have
C.
Had
D.
Should have
Answer: _________
Question 665:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Millions of people ____to London for her Funeral when she died.
A.
Come
B.
Coming
C.
Came
D.
Comes
Answer: _________
Question 666:
Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb: College students _______ usually wear a uniform.
A.
don't
B.
didn't
C.
aren't
D.
haven't
Answer: _________
Question 667:
Our company's sales . . . . . . . . since the new management . . . . . . . . over.
A.
have been improving/took
B.
improve/has taken
C.
improved/has been taking
D.
are improving/was taking
Answer: _________
Question 668:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in bracket.If you go to school late, the teacher (punish) you.
A.
will punish
B.
would punish
C.
punished
D.
will be punish
Answer: _________
Question 669:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. He ____ me if I _____ a taxi yesterday.
A.
will ask / takes
B.
ask / take
C.
is asking / shall take
D.
asked / had taken
Answer: _________
Question 670:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Has Nick finished his work yet? Yes, he ________________ it half an hour ago.
A.
has finished
B.
had finished
C.
was finishing
D.
finished
Answer: _________
Question 671:
Fill in the blank. Heat ____ gas.
A.
Expands
B.
Expanded
C.
Expand
D.
Has expanded
Answer: _________
Question 672:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Turning, I found my father sitting beside me on the sofa. I said, "How _____ you ______ here?"
A.
do/get
B.
did/get
C.
does/get
D.
was/getting
Answer: _________
Question 673:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: She likes walking.
A.
Simple Present
B.
Simple Past
C.
Simple Future
D.
Present Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 674:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the present tense of the verb given in the brackets. Do you ____ (like) playing football?
A.
like
B.
was like
C.
liking
D.
be liking
Answer: _________
Question 675:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. ________ to the market, when it started to rain.
A.
I was just about to go
B.
I would just go
C.
I'm just about to go
D.
I've just about gone
Answer: _________
Question 676:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. Mrs. Black ____ into the room where her husband __ and began to cry.
A.
comes / sits
B.
came / was sitting
C.
came / sat
D.
came / were sitting
Answer: _________
Question 677:
For the time being, we . . . . . . . . for the exam, but this time tomorrow we . . . . . . . . the best movie of this year.
A.
are studying
B.
will be watching
C.
study
D.
will watch
Answer: _________
Question 678:
Although aspirin . . . . . . . . primarily regarded as a simple pain killer, it . . . . . . . . to prevent heart attacks, too.
A.
is/helps
B.
was/will have helped
C.
has been/would have helped
D.
is/was helped
Answer: _________
Question 679:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. What ______ the president ______? He _______ a contract.
A.
does/do/has signed
B.
is/doing/is signing
C.
will/do/was signing
D.
is/going to do/have sign
Answer: _________
Question 680:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I hope this book _____.
A.
will find
B.
will be found
C.
found
D.
was found
Answer: _________
Question 681:
I . . . . . . . . glasses when I was younger, but now I . . . . . . . . contact lenses.
A.
was wearing/have had
B.
have worn/am having
C.
have been wearing/had
D.
wear/was having
Answer: _________
Question 682:
My brother will visit Delhi when he . . . . . . . . free.
A.
was free
B.
be
C.
is
D.
will have been
Answer: _________
Question 683:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:Jill is interested in politics but she _______ to a political party. (not/belong)
A.
is not belonging / isn't belonging
B.
have not belonged / haven't balonged
C.
doesn't belong / does not belong
D.
will not belong / won't belong
Answer: _________
Question 684:
Before I got to the end of his article, I felt I knew everything there . . . . . . . . about the North America Free Trade Agreement.
A.
had known
B.
was to know
C.
is known
D.
is being known
Answer: _________
Question 685:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:One day the boys found a man in the forest. He ______.
A.
will die
B.
had been dying
C.
had died
D.
was dying
Answer: _________
Question 686:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Peter ___ his lessons. When he finishes them he'll watch TV.
A.
does
B.
do
C.
did
D.
is doing
Answer: _________
Question 687:
More and more of my colleagues . . . . . . . . these days because the owners of the company have changed a lot of procedures. These changes won't affect me though, because I . . . . . . . . my job here only recently.
A.
have left/was starting
B.
leave/am starting
C.
were leaving/started
D.
left/start
Answer: _________
Question 688:
In the last elections, Sonia Gandhi . . . . . . . . by a big margin.
A.
was won
B.
is winning
C.
will win
D.
won
Answer: _________
Question 689:
Below a set of instructions is given on preparation of instant coffee. Using the instructions, fill in the blank in the sentence given below. (i) Boil water. (ii) Take one teaspoon each of instant coffee and sugar. (iii) Add boiling water and stir the mixture vigorously. (iv) Warm milk separately. (v) Add warm milk to the mixture and stir. (iv) Hot instant-coffee is ready to drink.
A.
is warmed
B.
was warmed
C.
will be warmed
D.
had been warmed
Answer: _________
Question 690:
The average surface temperature of earth . . . . . . . . more than 1 degree Fahrenheit since 1900.
A.
has increased
B.
is increasing
C.
had increased
D.
is going to increase
Answer: _________
Question 691:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She ________ to the market just now.
A.
goes
B.
went
C.
is going
D.
going
Answer: _________
Question 692:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ____ difficulty on the last test he took.
A.
had
B.
has
C.
is having
D.
will have
Answer: _________
Question 693:
From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in thegiven sentence. I saw the man ________ from the first floor.
A.
To fall
B.
Fell
C.
Falling
D.
Fallen
Answer: _________
Question 694:
Identify the sentence(s) that is not in the simple future tense from the given options:
A.
Shall I open the window?
B.
You will do exactly as John says.
C.
He'll carry your luggage for you.
D.
You should have studied for your exams.
E.
They will go to the market.
F.
Won't they try?
G.
Didn't they try?
H.
The baby won't eat his soup.
Answer: _________
Question 695:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: Sue has applied for the job but she isn't very well qualified for it. I _____ (be) surprised if she ______ (get) it.
A.
is, will get
B.
have been, have got
C.
will be, gets
D.
will be, will get
Answer: _________
Question 696:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ________ much of the film because I fell asleep half-way through.
A.
had seen
B.
didn't see
C.
wasn't seen
D.
saw
Answer: _________
Question 697:
Complete the sentence with the most suitable option: I wish you ________ here now. I miss you a lot.
A.
Are
B.
Were
C.
Had been
D.
Will be
Answer: _________
Question 698:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: In cold climates people ________ sitting in the sun.
A.
like
B.
likes
C.
are liking
D.
do like
Answer: _________
Question 699:
Choose the option that completes the sentence correctly: I ______ hard until I crack the MBA entrance examinations.
A.
Will study
B.
Am studying
C.
Was studying
D.
Study
Answer: _________
Question 700:
Marry says she . . . . . . . . George because he . . . . . . . . her life miserable.
A.
has been leaving/makes
B.
has left/is making
C.
leaves/was making
D.
is leaving/has made
Answer: _________
Question 701:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. If I fail the exam, I ___________ it again.
A.
took
B.
wouldn't take
C.
will take
D.
didn't take
Answer: _________
Question 702:
I couldn't find out what . . . . . . . ..
A.
happened
B.
will happen
C.
had happened
D.
has happened
Answer: _________
Question 703:
Choose the option that is NOT in the simple present tense:
A.
Water freezes at zero degrees.
B.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
C.
Samara's mother is Peruvian.
D.
He drank tea every day.
Answer: _________
Question 704:
A temple . . . . . . . . in the middle of the village.
A.
situates
B.
is situated
C.
is situating
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 705:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. He _____ cooking when he _____ 15 years old.
A.
started / was
B.
has started / has been
C.
's started / was
D.
started / has been
Answer: _________
Question 706:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: The whale _________ as a fish, but it is actually a mammal.
A.
regards
B.
is regarded
C.
regarded
D.
which has been regarded
Answer: _________
Question 707:
Complete the following conversation using the appropriate option:A:I don't know how to use this camera. B:It's quite easy. __________ you. (I/show)
A.
I've shown
B.
I'll show
C.
I'd show
D.
I'm showing
Answer: _________
Question 708:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket:What ____ your father know about the revolution? (do)
A.
don't
B.
had done
C.
does
D.
do
Answer: _________
Question 709:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:We ______ English, so I know the basics.
A.
were learning
B.
learned
C.
learns
D.
should learn
Answer: _________
Question 710:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Summer holidays _________ in June.
A.
Begins
B.
Begin
C.
Beginning
D.
Began
Answer: _________
Question 711:
Select the suitable option to fill in the blank:I'm sorry about what happened yesterday. It __________happen again.
A.
won't
B.
isn't
C.
hasn't
D.
haven't
Answer: _________
Question 712:
You . . . . . . . . for three months by the time you leave for your holiday, so you . . . . . . . . quite a lot of weight.
A.
have been dieting/will be losing
B.
will have been dieting/will have lost
C.
had dieted/lost
D.
were dieting/had lost
Answer: _________
Question 713:
Choose verb in the correct form, present simple or past simple, active or passive: Ron's parents ___________ (die) when he was very young. He and his sister __________(bring) up by their grandparents.
A.
were died ............. brought
B.
died ........... brought
C.
died ............ were brought
D.
were died ........... were brought
Answer: _________
Question 714:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. When I ________ home my father wasn't there. He had gone out.
A.
arrive
B.
had arrived
C.
arrived
D.
will arrive
Answer: _________
Question 715:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. When the door ____, Frank was very surprised.
A.
opens
B.
is opened
C.
was opened
D.
opening
Answer: _________
Question 716:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.A: Where ____they born? B: They _____born ____.
A.
Were / were / in 1995
B.
Was / were / in Italy
C.
Were / were / in Denmark
D.
Was / were / in 1995
Answer: _________
Question 717:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. You ___ not ___ your food. I'm sorry. I'm not hungry.
A.
are/eat
B.
has/eaten
C.
are/eating
D.
did/ate
Answer: _________
Question 718:
Isn't it strange that you . . . . . . . . for Mark's surprise party all week, but you . . . . . . . . him a birthday present yet?
A.
are preparing/didn't buy
B.
have been preparing/haven't bought
C.
prepared/don't buy
D.
have prepared/aren't buying
Answer: _________
Question 719:
The hikers . . . . . . . . so tired by the time they . . . . . . . . the top of the hill that I'm sure they'll first want to sit down for a rest.
A.
will have got/reach
B.
are getting/will have reached
C.
had got/reached
D.
have got/are reaching
Answer: _________
Question 720:
The orders were that we . . . . . . . . the area within hours to prevent further loss of life.
A.
had evacuated
B.
have to evacuate
C.
will have evacuated
D.
shall have to evacuate
Answer: _________
Question 721:
Read what Sharon says about a typical working day:Sharon: I usually get up at 7 o'clock and have a big breakfast. I walk to work, which takes me about half an hour. I start work at 8:45. I never have lunch. I finish work at 5 o'clock. I 'm always tired when I get home. I usually cook a meal in the evening. I don't usually go out. I go to bed at about 11 o' clock. I always sleep well.Yesterday was not a typical working day for Sharon. Complete the sentence which describes how her day went yesterday: ________ out yesterday evening.
A.
She hasn't gone
B.
She didn't go
C.
She won't go
D.
She went
Answer: _________
Question 722:
Replace the underlined verb with the correct verb form, if necessary: This sauce is great. It' s tasting really good.
A.
has tasted
B.
tastes
C.
has been tasting
D.
no change
Answer: _________
Question 723:
While my parents . . . . . . . . in the shopping centre, a thief . . . . . . . . into their car for the radio.
A.
shopped/has broken
B.
were shopping/broke
C.
have shopped/breaks
D.
are shopping/was breaking
Answer: _________
Question 724:
Choose the correct word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.He cannot meet the classes today because he ____.
A.
is ill
B.
have illness
C.
had been sick
D.
will be ill
Answer: _________
Question 725:
Chinese merchants . . . . . . . . trade in Tibet since 1950, when China . . . . . . . . the country.
A.
dominate/was invading
B.
were dominating/has invaded
C.
will have dominated/had invaded
D.
had dominated/will be invading
Answer: _________
Question 726:
Fill in the blank with correct form of verb:Mary ____ to Australia for a while but she's back again now. (go)
A.
went
B.
is going
C.
will go
D.
have gone
Answer: _________
Question 727:
By the 16th century, Austria . . . . . . . . so large that its emperor . . . . . . . . all of modern Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Spain as well as parts of Italy and Yugoslavia.
A.
has become/ruled
B.
was becoming/has ruled
C.
was going to become/rule
D.
had become/was ruling
Answer: _________
Question 728:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: I've planned my future for the next five years. B: That is very clever of you. What _________ when you retire?
A.
will you do
B.
are you doing
C.
have done
D.
do you do
Answer: _________
Question 729:
Scientific advances over the last fifty yearshave ledto revolutionary changes in health, agriculture and communication, andgenerallyenhancingsocio-economic development and the quality of ourlives. Choose the option that indicates the error in the sentence.
A.
Have led
B.
And
C.
Enhancing
D.
Lives
Answer: _________
Question 730:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We all _____ a terrible shock.
A.
were getting
B.
gets
C.
getting
D.
got
Answer: _________
Question 731:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms. It's very cold today. _________ a cup of tea?
A.
Shall we have
B.
Will we have
C.
Do we have
D.
Are we having
Answer: _________
Question 732:
Put the verb in the correct form: We went to Kate's house but she ________ at home. (be)
A.
isn't
B.
hasn't been
C.
wasn't
D.
haven't been
Answer: _________
Question 733:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The milk is hot. I ___ on it to make it cold.
A.
am blowing
B.
blow
C.
is blowing
D.
blew
Answer: _________
Question 734:
Which of the following sentence(s) is not in the simple present tense:
A.
We catch the bus every morning.
B.
It rains every afternoon in the hot season.
C.
They watched television regularly.
D.
Our holiday starts on the 27th March.
Answer: _________
Question 735:
Choose suitable option to fill in the blank: (Use present perfect tense)Excuse me, ____ you ____ (get) a pen I could borrow?
A.
have you got
B.
do you got
C.
did you get
D.
had you got
Answer: _________
Question 736:
Choose the best option from the options given below to complete the sentence: There's a programme on television that I want to watch. _____ in five minutes.
A.
It starts
B.
It's starting
C.
It will start
D.
It started
Answer: _________
Question 737:
Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I'll help you. What ____________ me to do?" "Could you do the washing-up while I do the cooking?"
A.
you want
B.
are you wanting
C.
did you want
D.
do you want
Answer: _________
Question 738:
Choose the correct option as per the given situation: You and a friend are going on holiday together but you haven't decided where.You ask him/her:_________________
A.
Where shall I go?
B.
Where are we going?
C.
Where shall we go?
D.
Where do we go?
Answer: _________
Question 739:
If I had known that you were in the hospital, I . . . . . . . . you.
A.
would have visited
B.
would visit
C.
visited
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 740:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Peter ______ his work 3 hours ago.
A.
has finished
B.
will finish
C.
finished
D.
finish
Answer: _________
Question 741:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ________ you were in hospital.
A.
don't know
B.
didn't know
C.
am not known
D.
wasn't known
Answer: _________
Question 742:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: "What ____________ to do? "I'm looking for my contact lens. Can you see it?"
A.
do you try
B.
will you try
C.
are you trying
D.
did you try
Answer: _________
Question 743:
Correct the sentence at the underlined point: Aristotle has been a Greek philosopher.
A.
no error
B.
was
C.
had been
D.
have been
Answer: _________
Question 744:
When he . . . . . . . . her as a cheater, she . . . . . . . . about him to the headmaster.
A.
called
B.
was complaining
C.
calls
D.
complained
Answer: _________
Question 745:
Replace the underlined tense form with the correct option:It's high time you start working hard.
A.
starts
B.
started
C.
have started
D.
had started
Answer: _________
Question 746:
Use one of the following verbs in correct form to complete the sentence: flow/go/revolve The earth ________ around the sun.
A.
goes
B.
revolves
C.
is revolving
D.
flows
Answer: _________
Question 747:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Can I speak to Mr. Rich? B: I'm sorry, he _____________.
A.
is sleeping
B.
sleeps
C.
slept
D.
was sleeping
Answer: _________
Question 748:
Complete the sentence using one of the following verbs in its appropriate form: open / live / speak / take My parents_____in a verysmall flat.
A.
live
B.
speaks
C.
take
D.
opens
Answer: _________
Question 749:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Princess Diana_____in 1997.
A.
Die
B.
Died
C.
Dies
D.
Dye
Answer: _________
Question 750:
The last time we . . . . . . . . dinner with them, they . . . . . . . . for a new house.
A.
have had / looked
B.
were having / have been looking
C.
have been having / look
D.
had / were looking
Answer: _________
Question 751:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Why _______ you come yesterday? We ____ a good time.
A.
don't/can have
B.
didn't/could have had
C.
will/might have
D.
doesn't/will have
Answer: _________
Question 752:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ________ an aspirin half an hour ago.
A.
takes
B.
is taking
C.
took
D.
taken
Answer: _________
Question 753:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.He ___out five minutes ago.
A.
has gone
B.
had gone
C.
went
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 754:
Choose from the options given below so as to complete the sentence correctly: I ______ on this project for months without success.
A.
Have been worked
B.
Have been working
C.
Would have working
D.
Had worked
Answer: _________
Question 755:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I'll stay home if it __________.
A.
rained
B.
rains
C.
will rain
D.
won't rain
Answer: _________
Question 756:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. Some scrap metal ________ and ________ in the schoolyard by the evening last Sunday.
A.
was gathered / heaped
B.
has been gathered / heaped
C.
will be gathered / heaped
D.
had been gathered / heaped
Answer: _________
Question 757:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I hope I _________ it.
A.
found
B.
will find
C.
am finding
D.
finding
Answer: _________
Question 758:
At present, British farmers . . . . . . . . to the government because since the EC lifted the ban on British beef, the French . . . . . . . . to buy any.
A.
are protesting
B.
have refused
C.
were protesting
D.
refused
Answer: _________
Question 759:
Pick the option that best fills in the blank in the given sentence to complete it logically and correctly. As soon as I _______ home, it started raining heavily.
A.
Get
B.
Got
C.
Will have gotten
D.
Had gotten
Answer: _________
Question 760:
Although he . . . . . . . . the first round in record time, he . . . . . . . . in the second, and so finished tenth overall.
A.
finishes/is slipping
B.
had been finishing/was slipping
C.
will have finished/slips
D.
had finished/slipped
Answer: _________
Question 761:
When Chilean separatist forces an independent Chile in 1818, the vice-royalty of Peru over Chile for almost three centuries.
A.
declared
B.
has declared
C.
was declaring
D.
is declaring
Answer: _________
Question 762:
Fill the appropriate form of verb to fill in the blank: Paul and I played tennis yesterday. He's much better than me, so he _______ (win) easily.
A.
wins
B.
won
C.
has won
D.
will win
Answer: _________
Question 763:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer from the options given below: We _______ David in town a few days ago.
A.
have seen
B.
saw
C.
did saw
D.
was saw
Answer: _________
Question 764:
After she to me for the fifth time, I another word she said, and put an end to our friendship.
A.
has lied
B.
has been lying
C.
was lying
D.
is lying
Answer: _________
Question 765:
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence with a verb in the past perfect tense. Dario said that he _____ all his homework before he left for Delhi.
A.
had finished
B.
is finishing
C.
was finishing
D.
has finished
Answer: _________
Question 766:
Choose the correct future tense form of the verb given in the bracket.We don't think our teacher _____ (meet) us again.
A.
will meeting
B.
will meet
C.
shall have met
D.
shall have been meeting
Answer: _________
Question 767:
William S. Hart . . . . . . . . the greatest of all Western stars, for he . . . . . . . . in nothing but Westerns.
A.
had been/appeared
B.
has been/appeared
C.
was/appears
D.
is/would appear
Answer: _________
Question 768:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. What place _______ the youth of our country occupy in all branches now?
A.
did
B.
shall
C.
is
D.
does
Answer: _________
Question 769:
One of the straps on the baby's pram . . . . . . . . quite thin, so we . . . . . . . . to replace it.
A.
wore/decide
B.
wears/have decided
C.
had worn/decided
D.
is wearing/were deciding
Answer: _________
Question 770:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I could play chess when I ___five.
A.
Am
B.
Were
C.
Was
D.
Is
Answer: _________
Question 771:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: "The letter ________ last week", Lola said.
A.
is sent
B.
was sent
C.
will be sent
D.
sent
Answer: _________
Question 772:
Shantanu . . . . . . . . all the chocolates.
A.
ate
B.
eating
C.
eaten
D.
have eaten
Answer: _________
Question 773:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She always _________ about her weight when she was younger.
A.
worries
B.
worry
C.
will worry
D.
worried
Answer: _________
Question 774:
Read the given sentence and find if the underlined verb form is correct or not. Correct it if wrong:My grandparents have got married in London.
A.
The given verb form is correct.
B.
The given verb form is wrong. The correct verb form is: got
C.
The given verb form is wrong. The correct verb form is: had got
D.
The given verb form is wrong. The correct verb form is: have got
Answer: _________
Question 775:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We _____ to have a cup of coffee.
A.
decided
B.
were deciding
C.
decides
D.
will deciding
Answer: _________
Question 776:
Fill in the blank with a suitable form of the verb: A: How was the coffee?B: It was warm, so I _______ it very much. (enjoy)
A.
have enjoyed
B.
enjoyed
C.
will enjoy
D.
enjoying
Answer: _________
Question 777:
Correct the underlined part, if necessary: When has this book been published?
A.
had this book been
B.
was this book
C.
will this book have been
D.
no error
Answer: _________
Question 778:
Prasoon . . . . . . . . for Bangalore early and he must . . . . . . . . by this time.
A.
Leave/have been reaching
B.
Left/have reached
C.
Had left/be reaching
D.
Left/have been reached
Answer: _________
Question 779:
We . . . . . . . . with the sales staff tomorrow because our sales . . . . . . . . recently.
A.
were meeting/declined
B.
are meeting/have declined
C.
meet/decline
D.
met/were declining
Answer: _________
Question 780:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. There was a storm. Two trees ________ down.
A.
were blowing
B.
were blown
C.
were to blow
D.
blew
Answer: _________
Question 781:
He . . . . . . . . great poverty until he . . . . . . . . up writing and got a proper job.
A.
has suffered/gives
B.
suffered/gave
C.
is suffering/has given
D.
has suffered/was giving
Answer: _________
Question 782:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Now it's time _____ a short composition.
A.
you has written
B.
you are writing
C.
for to write
D.
you wrote
Answer: _________
Question 783:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. As soon as we _____ the house we _______ to it.
A.
shall build / move
B.
build / shall move
C.
will build / shall move
D.
built / shall move
Answer: _________
Question 784:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Prophet Mohammed ________ born in 570.
A.
did
B.
is
C.
to be
D.
was
Answer: _________
Question 785:
Choose the correct alternative of the verb given in brackets. When he was unmarried, he often _____ (arrive)home late.
A.
was arriving
B.
had arrived
C.
arrived
D.
would arrived
Answer: _________
Question 786:
Freedom of the press . . . . . . . . an issue between people and their governments since the time individuals . . . . . . . . newspapers independent of government control for the first time.
A.
is/are publishing
B.
will have been/publish
C.
had been/were publishing
D.
has been/published
Answer: _________
Question 787:
Look, the conservation volunteers cheerfully in the sunshine all morning, unlike yesterday when they to work in the rain.
A.
worked
B.
are refusing
C.
will be working
D.
have been working
Answer: _________
Question 788:
Shelly . . . . . . . . her mid-term mark because she . . . . . . . . to her instructor.
A.
won't learn/hasn't listened
B.
hadn't learnt/wouldn't be listening
C.
can't learn/didn't listen
D.
couldn't learn/wasn't listening
Answer: _________
Question 789:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ________ phone you after lunch.
A.
am
B.
was
C.
going to
D.
will
Answer: _________
Question 790:
The theater company . . . . . . . . a grant of £6.000 and it a further £2.000 from elsewhere now.
A.
has been given
B.
is seeking
C.
will be given
D.
seeks
Answer: _________
Question 791:
Choose the appropriate verb and fill the blanks with appropriate verb form: (fell / go / pain / hurt) Don ___ down the stairs this morning and ______ his leg.
A.
fell, hurt
B.
gone, pained
C.
gone, hurt
D.
fell, pained
Answer: _________
Question 792:
By the end of tomorrow, Dortmund . . . . . . . . Chelsea Champions League Cup.
A.
will have eliminated
B.
is eliminating
C.
has been eliminated
D.
eliminates
Answer: _________
Question 793:
Over the recent years, alcoholism . . . . . . . . a leading cause of death of the young adult population in the USA. This statistic . . . . . . . . deaths from drunken driving and fires started by carelessly dropped cigarettes.
A.
became/was including
B.
becomes/included
C.
was becoming/will include
D.
is becoming/is including
Answer: _________
Question 794:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. This problem ________ at the last meeting.
A.
was discussed
B.
has been discussed
C.
discussed
D.
will be discussed
Answer: _________
Question 795:
Decoupage, an art form that in France during the 17th century, cutting out designs and patterned materials and fastening them permanently to surface.
A.
has originated
B.
originated
C.
was originating
D.
will have originated
Answer: _________
Question 796:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer from the options given below: The police ___________ me on my way home yesterday.
A.
was stop
B.
stopping
C.
stops
D.
stopped
Answer: _________
Question 797:
Unfortunately, the new earthquake regulations . . . . . . . . any difference to the people who . . . . . . . . under the buildings.
A.
don't make/had been dying
B.
hadn't made/died
C.
haven't made/will die
D.
weren't making/have died
Answer: _________
Question 798:
How many cups of tea . . . . . . . . yesterday?
A.
Did you drink
B.
Do you drink
C.
You have drank
D.
You were drinking
Answer: _________
Question 799:
She . . . . . . . . me at the meetings only on Sundays as a child.
A.
saw
B.
is seeing
C.
will see
D.
was seeing
Answer: _________
Question 800:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb. The names of the merit holders _______ next week
A.
Will be announced
B.
Is announced
C.
Have been announced
D.
Was announced
Answer: _________
Question 801:
The earthworm, which . . . . . . . . neither lungs nor gills, . . . . . . . . through its skin.
A.
is having/has breath
B.
has had/is breathing
C.
was having/breathed
D.
will have/was breathing
Answer: _________
Question 802:
The given statement has some error. From the given options, which is the correct way of writing the given sentence?I am having a car.
A.
I has a car.
B.
I have a car.
C.
I is having a car.
D.
I hadn't a car.
Answer: _________
Question 803:
Until recently, the first European who . . . . . . . . to the New World . . . . . . . . to be Christopher Columbus, who was a famous Italian navigator.
A.
had sailed/was believed
B.
has sailed/is believed
C.
has sailed/had been believed
D.
would sail/has been believed
Answer: _________
Question 804:
The labourers are . . . . . . . . the tree.
A.
cut
B.
cutted
C.
cutting
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 805:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Mohammed Ali ___________ his first world title fight in 1960.
A.
has won
B.
is winning
C.
was winning
D.
won
Answer: _________
Question 806:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. '______they come by train?' "No, they came by plane.'
A.
Do
B.
Does
C.
Were
D.
Did
Answer: _________
Question 807:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the present tense of the verb given in the brackets. It ______(rain) all the year round here.
A.
rains
B.
will rain
C.
had been raining
D.
rain
Answer: _________
Question 808:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. When they ________ she was vacuuming the house.
A.
arrive
B.
will arrive
C.
were arriving
D.
arrived
Answer: _________
Question 809:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Mike didn't have his car yesterday. It ____ at the station.
A.
was serviced
B.
were serviced
C.
had serviced
D.
had been serviced
Answer: _________
Question 810:
She had been trying to learn how to use a computer . . . . . . . . as long as she lived here . . . . . . . . she gave up because of her illness.
A.
for/when
B.
till/before
C.
before/for
D.
so/until
Answer: _________
Question 811:
Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:George couldn't help me. He _________ to ask Kate.
A.
says
B.
said
C.
is saying
D.
has said
Answer: _________
Question 812:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The doctor will be ready in ten minutes. Take a seat while you ________.
A.
are wait
B.
will wait
C.
are waiting
D.
wait
Answer: _________
Question 813:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. While ___ to school we always ___ a bus.
A.
going/take
B.
went/take
C.
shall go/will take
D.
had gone/took
Answer: _________
Question 814:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate tense form: "Ipassed my driving test!" "That's great! I ______ some champagne to celebrate!"
A.
am going to buy
B.
will buy
C.
bought
D.
was buying
Answer: _________
Question 815:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I'll go to the park if it _________ cold.
A.
weren't
B.
wasn't
C.
isn't
D.
doesn't
Answer: _________
Question 816:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Can I turn off the TV? You ________ it.
A.
don't watch
B.
aren't watching
C.
didn't watch
D.
aren't watched
Answer: _________
Question 817:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. _____your teacher speak English when he was seven?
A.
Can
B.
Could
C.
Does
D.
Are
Answer: _________
Question 818:
I . . . . . . . . a lot of weight since I . . . . . . . . drinking beer every night.
A.
have lost/stopped
B.
lost/am stopping
C.
lose/have been stopping
D.
was losing/have stopped
Answer: _________
Question 819:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Last summer we ____ a trip to Houston.
A.
made
B.
has made
C.
are making
D.
shall make
Answer: _________
Question 820:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ____ paint pictures when he was just three.
A.
Can
B.
Could
C.
Is
D.
Are
Answer: _________
Question 821:
I . . . . . . . . an extra part-time job last week as we . . . . . . . . the money.
A.
am starting/are needing
B.
was starting/have needed
C.
start/needed
D.
have started/were needing
Answer: _________
Question 822:
Shakespeare . . . . . . . . dramas that are appealing to the people of all ages.
A.
Wrote
B.
Had written
C.
Had been writing
D.
Has written
Answer: _________
Question 823:
When is the simple present tense used?
A.
It is used to describe habits.
B.
It is used to describe changing situations.
C.
It is used to describe temporary plans.
D.
It is used to describe events that are ever-changing.
Answer: _________
Question 824:
Normally, people . . . . . . . . quickly from the flu, but so far this year many people . . . . . . . . as a result of it.
A.
are recovering/had died
B.
had recovered/are going to die
C.
have been recovering/die
D.
recover/have died
Answer: _________
Question 825:
The fact that more people . . . . . . . . ozone-friendly products nowadays . . . . . . . . that the media can positively increase public awareness.
A.
have used/was showing
B.
used/has shown
C.
use/has been showing
D.
were using/showed
Answer: _________
Question 826:
Fill appropriate form of verb:Isn't it typical of Ron that he _____ (leave) without saying goodbye to anybody and when the party is still going on?
A.
leave
B.
left
C.
has left
D.
is leaving
Answer: _________
Question 827:
Some time ago, an interesting discovery . . . . . . . . by archaeologists on the Aegean Island of Kec.
A.
was made
B.
has been made
C.
had to be made
D.
is made
Answer: _________
Question 828:
Choose appropriate form of verb to complete the sentence:George ____ (not/be) very well last week.
A.
hasn't been
B.
wasn't
C.
isn't
D.
haven't been
Answer: _________
Question 829:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:While the gentlemen _____ the recent events, the ladies_______about the weather.
A.
discuss/talk
B.
are discussing/was talking
C.
being discussed/being talked
D.
were discussing/were talking
Answer: _________
Question 830:
Stone . . . . . . . ., and so the tools of long ago have remained when even the bones of the men who made them . . . . . . . . without trace.
A.
didn't decay/disappeared
B.
wouldn't decay/disappear
C.
doesn't decay/have disappeared
D.
won't decay/had disappeared
Answer: _________
Question 831:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Maria ________ at home yesterday.
A.
is
B.
were
C.
was
D.
went
Answer: _________
Question 832:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He was 8 kilos overweight and ________ to go on a diet.
A.
is advised
B.
has been advised
C.
was advised
D.
had advised
Answer: _________
Question 833:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The business letters _____ tomorrow.
A.
are sent
B.
is sent
C.
will be sent
D.
will send
Answer: _________
Question 834:
Read the following situation and select the most suitable option as per the situation: You and a friend are going out. You haven't decided whether to go by car or to walk. You ask him/her:__________________________
A.
Are we going by car or by foot?
B.
Were we going by car or by foot?
C.
Shall we go by caror by foot?
D.
Have we gone by car or by foot?
Answer: _________
Question 835:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:The Browns _______ out of town last Sunday and _______ a good time there.
A.
were going/had
B.
went/have
C.
went/had
D.
are going/were having
Answer: _________
Question 836:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It was raining when I _________ the house this morning.
A.
leave
B.
leaving
C.
left
D.
have left
Answer: _________
Question 837:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Every morning Tessa _____ at 7.30.
A.
is getting up
B.
got up
C.
get up
D.
gets up
Answer: _________
Question 838:
More than half of the 850 asylum seekers currently detained in Britain . . . . . . . . in prison with no right of appeal, even though the vast majority . . . . . . . . with any offence, let alone convicted.
A.
were held/are not charged
B.
are being held/have not been charged
C.
have been held/would not be charged
D.
being held/had not been charged
Answer: _________
Question 839:
A sentence can be formed when A, B, C, and D are put in an order. Identify the part which has an error.
A.
When the young boy
B.
was accused
C.
to steal,
D.
he started to cry.
Answer: _________
Question 840:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Look! The girls ___ in the park.
A.
skate
B.
skated
C.
are skating
D.
will skate
Answer: _________
Question 841:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She _________ to hospital yesterday.
A.
was taken
B.
took
C.
is taken
D.
can take
Answer: _________
Question 842:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:We ______ he _______ ill.
A.
knew/was
B.
knew/am ill
C.
knew/will be
D.
had known/is
Answer: _________
Question 843:
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence. Yesterday, the marathon participants ______ a certificate each.
A.
are given
B.
will be given
C.
had given
D.
were given
Answer: _________
Question 844:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. Mary _______ Nick where he ______ after graduating from the University.
A.
asked / works
B.
ask / would work
C.
ask / worked
D.
asked / would work
Answer: _________
Question 845:
Complete the following conversation using the most appropriate option:A:Oh, I've just realised. I haven't got any money.B:Haven't you? Well, don't worry. _________ you some. (I / Iend)
A.
I have lent
B.
I will lend
C.
I had lent
D.
I am lending
Answer: _________
Question 846:
Complete the sentence using the most appropriate option:A friend of yours offers you a lift in his car but you decide to walk.You say: Thank you but _________________.
A.
I think I have walked.
B.
I think I'd walk.
C.
I think I'll walk.
D.
I think I am walking.
Answer: _________
Question 847:
Last year Sonny . . . . . . . . four miles each morning before breakfast, but he . . . . . . . . around the block each morning instead since his heart attack.
A.
ran, has been walking
B.
has run, has walked
C.
runs, was walking
D.
has been running, walks
Answer: _________
Question 848:
Fill the blank with the appropriate verb form: I've invited Sue to the party but I don't think she _________.
A.
will come
B.
is coming
C.
have come
D.
came
Answer: _________
Question 849:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:He met me with the bird in his hand. It _____ curiously at me.
A.
looks
B.
was looking
C.
has been looking
D.
would look
Answer: _________
Question 850:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Heroes ____ by people because they served their people and their country.
A.
is remembered
B.
was remembered
C.
are remembered
D.
had been remembered
Answer: _________
Question 851:
What will be the appropriate question using the hints in brackets? Q: _____________? (where/go - stay) Ans: In a hotel.
A.
Where you would go to stay?
B.
Where are you going to stay?
C.
Where were you going to stay?
D.
Where was you going to stay?
Answer: _________
Question 852:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. They _________ basketball when I saw them.
A.
were playing
B.
played
C.
play
D.
are playing
Answer: _________
Question 853:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. When did Fatih Sultan conquer Istanbul? Istanbul ________ by Fatih Sultan in 1453.
A.
was conquered
B.
conquered
C.
be conquered
D.
is conquered
Answer: _________
Question 854:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate future tense forms. I __________ as soon as I have finished my work.
A.
Leave
B.
Shall leaving
C.
Am going to leaving
D.
Shall leave
Answer: _________
Question 855:
Why did you help him when you knew that he . . . . . . . . you?
A.
will cheat
B.
is cheating
C.
cheated
D.
had cheated
Answer: _________
Question 856:
Rewrite the following sentence using the correct tense in simple past or past perfect of the verbs givenin the brackets: I (play) sitar when a young lady (come) and (stand) near me. She (listen) to the music for a while and then (ask) me what raga I (play).
A.
played, had come, listened, had ask, play
B.
was playing, came, stood, listened, asked, was playing
C.
had played, came, stand, listen, asked, had played
D.
play, come, stand, listened, asked, play
Answer: _________
Question 857:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. In most non-western countries punishment _________ as a deterrent.
A.
is not seen
B.
hasn't seen
C.
weren't seen
D.
aren't seen
Answer: _________
Question 858:
Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:Don't worry about your exam. I'm sure you ____________.
A.
have passed
B.
pass
C.
are passing
D.
will pass
Answer: _________
Question 859:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Carlos heard that you ________ in town.
A.
is
B.
been
C.
were
D.
gone
Answer: _________
Question 860:
Your friend wants to know about yesterday's telecast of her favourite TV show.Select suitable option as your reply:
A.
I don't watch TV yesterday.
B.
I haven't watched TV yesterday.
C.
I hadn't watched TV yesterday.
D.
I didn't watch TV yesterday.
Answer: _________
Question 861:
She . . . . . . . . the house when I to her after a long time.
A.
had been cleaning
B.
went
C.
will be cleaning
D.
have gone
Answer: _________
Question 862:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. When she ________ her room, she broke her reading lamp.
A.
was cleaning
B.
is cleaning
C.
cleaned
D.
were cleaning
Answer: _________
Question 863:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I _________ write to you if you don't give me your address.
A.
can't
B.
couldn't
C.
wouldn't
D.
didn't
Answer: _________
Question 864:
The young soldier . . . . . . . . that he . . . . . . . . in the battle.
A.
will fear/would be killed
B.
feared/was killed
C.
fears/is killed
D.
fears/will be killed
Answer: _________
Question 865:
Find the most suitable option to replace the verb in bold to retain the meaning of the sentence. Here is coming my brother.
A.
Comes
B.
Come
C.
Not coming
D.
Can come
Answer: _________
Question 866:
Rewrite the following sentence using the correct tense of the verbs givenin the brackets: As she (listen to) the phone, her face (beam) with joy. She (look) thrilled. But I could not make out from her expressionwhat happy news she (receive).
A.
had listened to, had beamed, looks, receives
B.
listens to, beams, looks, received
C.
had listened to, beamed, had looked, had received
D.
listened to, beamed, looked, had received
Answer: _________
Question 867:
Fill in the blank using suitable option: I've got some incredible news! You _______ (be) never believe what's happened.
A.
will
B.
are
C.
am
D.
was
Answer: _________
Question 868:
How bad that game is! I'm sure our team . . . . . . . . in this match.
A.
is beaten
B.
has been beaten
C.
was beaten
D.
will have been beaten
Answer: _________
Question 869:
The thief will have run away before the police . . . . . . . ..
A.
comes
B.
had come
C.
came
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 870:
A sentence can be formed when A, B, C, and D are put in order. Identify the part which has an error.
A.
He stole the pen
B.
but he giving
C.
it back because
D.
he felt guilty.
Answer: _________
Question 871:
Pick the option that best corrects the following sentence:I am going to the office every day by bus.
A.
I were going to the office everyday by bus.
B.
I will have gone to the office everyday by bus.
C.
I go to the office everyday by bus.
D.
I have been gone to the office everyday by bus.
Answer: _________
Question 872:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Tom: Have you seen that film? Bob: Yes, I have. Tom: When? Bob: I ___________ it a week ago.
A.
would see
B.
had seen
C.
saw
D.
have seen
Answer: _________
Question 873:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate tense form: "My car isn't working." "Ask Joe to look at it. He _________ you."
A.
will help
B.
helps
C.
is going to help
D.
helped
Answer: _________
Question 874:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Who does the ironing in your family? B: It ________ by grandmother.
A.
is being
B.
is done
C.
has been done
D.
was done
Answer: _________
Question 875:
Use the words in bracket to complete the given sentence. '_________ this week?' 'No, he's on holiday.' (Colin/work)
A.
Has Colin worked
B.
Was Colin working
C.
Is Colin working
D.
Had Colin worked
Answer: _________
Question 876:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:The moon _____ and it ______ surprisingly light at night yesterday.
A.
is rising/is
B.
rose/was
C.
had risen/was
D.
was rising/were
Answer: _________
Question 877:
Fill in the blank using the most appropriate form of the verb given in the bracket: I ______ you should sell your car (think).You _____ it very often. (not/use)
A.
thought _______ did not use
B.
will think _______ have not used
C.
think ______ do not use
D.
will think _______ will not use
Answer: _________
Question 878:
Fill in the blank with an appropriate form of the verb given in the bracket: The River Nile _______ (flow) into the Mediterranean.
A.
is flowing
B.
has flown
C.
flows
D.
will be flowing
Answer: _________
Question 879:
I have just . . . . . . . . a typewriter and I . . . . . . . . typing recently.
A.
Have been hiring/have been learning
B.
Hired/have learned
C.
Had hired/am learning
D.
Have been hired/had been learning
Answer: _________
Question 880:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence: He _______ (not have) enough money to meet the cost yet.
A.
does not have
B.
not have
C.
not having
D.
had not had
Answer: _________
Question 881:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: He cried.
A.
Simple Present
B.
Simple Past
C.
Simple Future
D.
Past Perfect
Answer: _________
Question 882:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. We ____ into the room where the old man ______. He was seriously ill.
A.
go / lies
B.
goes / lie
C.
went / is lying
D.
went / was lying
Answer: _________
Question 883:
Read what Sharon says about a typical working day: Sharon: I usually get up at 7 o'clock and have a big breakfast. I walk to work, which takes me about half an hour. I start work at 8:45. I never have lunch. I finish work at 5 o'clock. I 'm always tired when I get home. I usually cook a meal in the evening. I don't usually go out. I go to bed at about 11 o' clock. I always sleep well. Yesterday was a typical working day for Sharon. Complete the given sentence using the correct tense to describe her day at work yesterday. _______ at 8.45.
A.
She starts work
B.
She is starting work
C.
She has started work
D.
She started work
Answer: _________
Question 884:
If she . . . . . . . . late just one more time the manager . . . . . . . . suspend her.
A.
Is arriving/is going to
B.
Will be arriving/would
C.
Arrives/will
D.
Is going to arrive/would have
Answer: _________
Question 885:
"The police . . . . . . . . the New York bomber" . . . . . . . . the headline of the newspaper.
A.
caught
B.
was
C.
catch
D.
is
Answer: _________
Question 886:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate option: Your friend has won some money. You ask: (what / do with it?)
A.
What you are going to do with it?
B.
What will you go to do with it?
C.
What are you going to do with it?
D.
What have you gone to do with it?
Answer: _________
Question 887:
She . . . . . . . . onto the train because the station guard . . . . . . . . his whistle.
A.
has hurried/blows
B.
hurries/has been blowing
C.
hurried/was blowing
D.
was hurrying/has blown
Answer: _________
Question 888:
By the end of this court session, the jury all the witnesses and they the courtroom to decide on a verdict.
A.
have been hearing
B.
have heard
C.
are hearing
D.
hear
Answer: _________
Question 889:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Who ________ first this morning?
A.
get up
B.
gets up
C.
got up
D.
getting up
Answer: _________
Question 890:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. When he _________ angry he always starts shouting at everyone.
A.
is getting
B.
gets
C.
got
D.
will get
Answer: _________
Question 891:
Change the following into simple past tense: Does he visit his parents?
A.
Doesn't he visit his parents?
B.
Did he visit his parents?
C.
Hadn't he visited his parents?
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 892:
Find the most suitable option to replace the verb in bold to retain the meaning of the sentence. It has been more than four years since I see you.
A.
Seen
B.
Had seen
C.
Sees
D.
Saw
Answer: _________
Question 893:
I certainly . . . . . . . . my colleague if I had been there.
A.
helped
B.
would have helped
C.
can help
D.
may help
Answer: _________
Question 894:
Sheren . . . . . . . . what you meant. Please explain it to her again.
A.
Don't understand
B.
Didn't understand
C.
Doesn't understand
D.
Hadn't understand
Answer: _________
Question 895:
When we . . . . . . . . her, she . . . . . . . . in the wardrobe.
A.
were finding/hides
B.
find/has hidden
C.
are finding/is hiding
D.
found/was hiding
Answer: _________
Question 896:
Fill the blank with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.If you study hard, you ______ (get) good grades in exams.
A.
got
B.
will get
C.
would get
D.
will be getting
Answer: _________
Question 897:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Where _____she live now?
A.
Did
B.
Do
C.
Does
D.
Is
Answer: _________
Question 898:
Read the following situation and frame suitable question to be asked:You try on a jacket in a shop. You are not sure whether to buy it or not. You ask a friend for advice.________________ it?
A.
Have I bought
B.
Am I buying
C.
Shall I buy
D.
Do I buy
Answer: _________
Question 899:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate simple future tense: S: Do you know what to buy for your sister for her birthday? T: Yes. I ________ her a book on hip hop music. (buy)
A.
will have bought
B.
am going to buy
C.
will be buying
D.
will not be buying
Answer: _________
Question 900:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.My friends ____ the Prime Minister yesterday.
A.
see
B.
saw
C.
seen
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 901:
Fill in the blank with thecorrect form of the verb to complete the following sentence: The popular belief is that it is an endless stretch of sand where no rain falls and, therefore no vegetation ______(grow). It is dry, hot,waterless and with shelter.
A.
is growing
B.
grows
C.
has grown
D.
grow
Answer: _________
Question 902:
Since then a new housing estate . . . . . . . . built and it has become very noisy.
A.
has been
B.
was
C.
had
D.
is
Answer: _________
Question 903:
Fill in the blank using an appropriate option:Why don't you try on this jacket? It ______nice on you.
A.
looked
B.
has looked
C.
will look
D.
has been looking
Answer: _________
Question 904:
One important field in which the laser . . . . . . . . many applications . . . . . . . . communication.
A.
has/is
B.
was/are
C.
does/are
D.
have/is
Answer: _________
Question 905:
I . . . . . . . . this book for last four years.
A.
write
B.
writing
C.
have been writing
D.
has writing
Answer: _________
Question 906:
In 1868, the US government . . . . . . . . 7000 Navajo Indians to return to their homeland and, since then, they . . . . . . . . the largest and richest Indian tribe.
A.
allowed
B.
have become
C.
has allowed
D.
are becoming
Answer: _________
Question 907:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I _______ home for lunch on Mondays. I have lunch in the canteen.
A.
didn't go
B.
was going
C.
don't go
D.
doesn't go
Answer: _________
Question 908:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. "______you in England in 1999?" "Yes, I ___."
A.
Could / could
B.
Are / am
C.
Were / was
D.
Was / were
Answer: _________
Question 909:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:"______ you ______ him this week?" "Yes, I _______ him on Sunday."
A.
did/see/saw
B.
did/see/have seen
C.
have/seen/see
D.
do/see/saw
Answer: _________
Question 910:
Choose the best answer from (A), (B), (C) or (D), to complete sentence. I usually ____ in the river in the summer holidays.
A.
Swimming
B.
Swim
C.
Swam
D.
Swims
Answer: _________
Question 911:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He____his own meals while his wife was at her mother's.
A.
often cooks
B.
cooks quite often
C.
often cooked
D.
has often cooked
Answer: _________
Question 912:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A : Was there any trouble at the yesterday's demonstration? B : Yes, about twenty people _______.
A.
had being arrested
B.
arrested
C.
were being arrested
D.
were arrested
Answer: _________
Question 913:
Complete the conversation using the most appropriate option:'Remember to buy a newspaper when you go out.''OK. ________________.'
A.
I don't forget.
B.
I won't forget.
C.
I haven't forgotten.
D.
I'm not forgetting.
Answer: _________
Question 914:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The delegation _____ at the station by the students yesterday.
A.
meet
B.
is met
C.
have been met
D.
was met
Answer: _________
Question 915:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: They have been reading the newspaper.
A.
Simple Present
B.
Present Perfect
C.
Present Continuous
D.
Present Perfect Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 916:
The weather conditions throughout the day and now the ground officials are confident that the championship game ahead.
A.
have been improving
B.
will be improving
C.
have improved
D.
are improving
Answer: _________
Question 917:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. When ________ television ________?
A.
did / invent
B.
was / invent
C.
was / invented
D.
is / invented
Answer: _________
Question 918:
As the President . . . . . . . . the hall, all the guests . . . . . . . . to their feet to welcome him.
A.
was entering/have risen
B.
entered/rose
C.
is entering/rise
D.
enters/have been rising
Answer: _________
Question 919:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. You will have a long holiday if you ____ your class.
A.
will pass
B.
are going to pass
C.
pass
D.
would pass
Answer: _________
Question 920:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The 1990 World cup for football __________ in Italy.
A.
was played
B.
was being played
C.
has been played
D.
will be played
Answer: _________
Question 921:
We . . . . . . . . a play by Oscar Wilde in the class which . . . . . . . . "The importance of Being Earnest"
A.
read/is called
B.
are reading/was called
C.
have read/has been called
D.
had read/was called
Answer: _________
Question 922:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb phrase. The pressure of steam in the engine _______ by this red button.
A.
Have been controlled
B.
Are controlled
C.
Is controlled
D.
Was controlled
Answer: _________
Question 923:
Last year, Richard . . . . . . . . his bicycle to work every day, but he . . . . . . . . the bus since the accident.
A.
rides/takes
B.
has ridden/is taking
C.
rode/has been taking
D.
was riding/took
Answer: _________
Question 924:
A friend has just come back from holiday. You ask him about it. Write your question using the following words: (where/go?)
A.
Where you went?
B.
Where did you go?
C.
Where are you going?
D.
Where have you gone?
Answer: _________
Question 925:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Don't _______ during the exam.
A.
do talking
B.
talk
C.
to talk
D.
talked
Answer: _________
Question 926:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I'll go out after I ________ reading this detective story.
A.
am finishing
B.
finished
C.
finish
D.
will finish
Answer: _________
Question 927:
I . . . . . . . . the potatoes while you . . . . . . . . the leeks for the soup.
A.
peeled/will be chopping
B.
will have peeled/have chopped
C.
was peeling/had chopped
D.
peel/will have chopped
Answer: _________
Question 928:
Choose a suitable option to fill in the blank:We were in a very difficult position. We _____ (not/know) what to do.
A.
don't know
B.
haven't known
C.
didn't know
D.
won't know
Answer: _________
Question 929:
Select the most appropriate form of verb to fill in the blank: She told me her name but I _____ it now. (not/remember)
A.
don't remember / do not remember
B.
am not remembering / 'm not remembering
C.
didn't remember
D.
haven'e remembered / have not remembered
Answer: _________
Question 930:
Scientists . . . . . . . . that by 2030, doctors . . . . . . . . the people suffering from certain illness during their space travel in the health care institutions in space.
A.
will have expected/are treating
B.
have expected/would be treating
C.
expected/had treated
D.
will expect/will have been treating
Answer: _________
Question 931:
Complete the sentence.Choose the verb into the correct form, positive or negative.I was very tired, so I ______ to bed early. (go)
A.
am going
B.
will go
C.
have gone
D.
went
Answer: _________
Question 932:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. These houses ________ by settlers many yeas ago.
A.
are made
B.
were built
C.
built
D.
made
Answer: _________
Question 933:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A new motorway _________.
A.
is being built
B.
was building
C.
have already been built
D.
is building
Answer: _________
Question 934:
Complete the sentence. Choose the verb into the correct form: The bed was very uncomfortable. I ______ very well. (sleep)
A.
haven't slept
B.
am not sleeping
C.
didn't sleep
D.
was not sleeping
Answer: _________
Question 935:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. America _________ in 1492.
A.
discovered
B.
was discovered
C.
has been discovered
D.
is discovered
Answer: _________
Question 936:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of future tense of the verb given in the brackets. If it is possible, we _______ (go) to Chennai.
A.
went
B.
will go
C.
have gone
D.
have had gone
Answer: _________
Question 937:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.I'm sure I ___ him at the party last night.
A.
saw
B.
have seen
C.
has seen
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 938:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He has already _________ his homework.
A.
done
B.
doing
C.
does
D.
did
Answer: _________
Question 939:
Change the sentence with the correct form of future tense of the verb given in the bracket. Tomorrow, my mother _________ (take) us to the movies.
A.
will have been taking
B.
will have taken
C.
will taking
D.
will take
Answer: _________
Question 940:
Life . . . . . . . . immensely since Thomas Edison . . . . . . . . the first light bulb in 1879.
A.
is changing/was inventing
B.
has changed/invented
C.
has been changing/has invented
D.
changed/has been inventing
Answer: _________
Question 941:
Can you name the tense used in the given sentence? I will speak to Sally after summer.
A.
Future Progressive Tense
B.
Future Perfect Tense
C.
Simple Future Tense
D.
Future Perfect Continuous Tense
Answer: _________
Question 942:
Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks: I'm going out now. If anybody ________ (phone) while I _______ (be)out, can you take a message?
A.
will phone .... will be
B.
phoned ... was
C.
is phoning ... am
D.
phones ... am
Answer: _________
Question 943:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We can't disturb him now. He ____.
A.
operate
B.
will operate
C.
has operated
D.
is operating
Answer: _________
Question 944:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I __________ my teeth every morning.
A.
Brushing
B.
Brush
C.
Brushes
D.
To brush
Answer: _________
Question 945:
I expect you . . . . . . . . bored with working at the Post Office by this time next year and . . . . . . . . for a more interesting job.
A.
have become
B.
will have looked
C.
were becoming
D.
are going to look
Answer: _________
Question 946:
Put the verb into the correct form: ' _______ (you/go) out last night?' 'No, 1 was too tired.'
A.
Have you gone
B.
Did you go
C.
Had you gone
D.
Do you go
Answer: _________
Question 947:
The fisherman . . . . . . . . more fish in one night than ever before, so when they anchored in the harbour, they . . . . . . . . with joy at the thought of their reward.
A.
had been catching/will sing
B.
will have caught/sang
C.
had caught/were singing
D.
caught/have been singing
Answer: _________
Question 948:
Because you . . . . . . . . half of the ingredients as I . . . . . . . ., you probably aren't hungry at all now.
A.
were eating/have prepared
B.
have eaten/prepared
C.
have been eating/prepare
D.
ate/was preparing
Answer: _________
Question 949:
Choose appropriate option to fill in the blank:I was born in London but I ___________ (grow) up in the north of England.
A.
have grew
B.
grew
C.
am growing
D.
had grown
Answer: _________
Question 950:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ______him three months ago.
A.
See
B.
Sees
C.
Saw
D.
Seen
Answer: _________
Question 951:
Because I . . . . . . . . a long way from my work, I . . . . . . . . lots of time going to and from work.
A.
live/waste
B.
lived/have wasted
C.
have been living/wasted
D.
am living/have been wasting
Answer: _________
Question 952:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: You had been telling me about the car accident.
A.
Past Perfect
B.
Past Perfect Continuous
C.
Present Perfect
D.
Present Perfect Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 953:
Replace the underlined verb with the correct form, if necessary: 'Do you still smoke?' 'No, I gave it up. I don't smoke for years.
A.
no change
B.
hadn't smoked
C.
isn't smoking
D.
haven't smoked
Answer: _________
Question 954:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. We ___________ tennis on Monday evenings, but my little sister __________ on Sundays.
A.
Play / play
B.
Plays / plays
C.
Play / plays
D.
Plays / play
Answer: _________
Question 955:
Choose the option that indicates the error in the sentence: The series of letters that Margaret wrote to her fathercontainsa valuablecommentary onthe prevailing social conditions and attitudes that lead toherleaving home atsucha young age.
A.
Contains
B.
Commentary on
C.
Her
D.
Such
Answer: _________
Question 956:
My sister . . . . . . . . from severe backaches lately and I think it's because, last month, she . . . . . . . . to work in a shop where she has to pick up heavy things.
A.
is suffering/has started
B.
suffers/was starting
C.
has been suffering/started
D.
suffered/is starting
Answer: _________
Question 957:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I _____ tennis this afternoon.
A.
'm playing
B.
play
C.
playing
D.
plays
Answer: _________
Question 958:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: He ______ to Oxford University in 1975, and in 1982.
A.
go
B.
has gone
C.
went
D.
goes
Answer: _________
Question 959:
Choose the most appropriate form of the verb and fill in the blank: I used to drink a lot of coffee, but these days I ______ tea. (prefer)
A.
am preferring
B.
prefer
C.
have preferred
D.
will prefer
Answer: _________
Question 960:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It is a fine day. The sun ________.
A.
was shining
B.
is shining
C.
shines
D.
shining
Answer: _________
Question 961:
Modern exploration of the undersea world had its beginning in June 1943, when Jacques Cousteau . . . . . . . . his first dive with a revolutionary breathing device which he . . . . . . . . with Emile Gagnan, a French engineer.
A.
was making/has developed
B.
had made/will have developed
C.
has made/was developing
D.
will have made/develops
Answer: _________
Question 962:
Although he . . . . . . . . not having the talent necessary to become a violinist, he . . . . . . . . practising with great determination.
A.
had admitted/would be continuing
B.
will have admitted/was continuing
C.
would admit/has continued
D.
admitted/had continued
Answer: _________
Question 963:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: The doctor recommended that she ___________ in bed for a few days.
A.
Will stay
B.
Stay
C.
Would stay
D.
To stay
Answer: _________
Question 964:
I . . . . . . . . a brace on my teeth as a child, but I didn't like it.
A.
was wearing
B.
am wearing
C.
have worn
D.
wore
Answer: _________
Question 965:
RAM: What's on TV tonight? SHYAM: Match of the day, Manchester United . . . . . . . . South Melbourne.
A.
had played
B.
were playing
C.
are playing
D.
have played
Answer: _________
Question 966:
Bob . . . . . . . . with us tonight as he . . . . . . . . an appointment with the dentist.
A.
won't have trained/is making
B.
hasn't trained/was making
C.
hadn't trained/made
D.
doesn't train/makes
Answer: _________
Question 967:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. In 1969 two manned spaceships _____ into space from the first space station.
A.
launch
B.
launched
C.
launches
D.
were launching
Answer: _________
Question 968:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I'll ask him what he ___ for lunch.
A.
was having
B.
are having
C.
have
D.
should have
Answer: _________
Question 969:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Ask him when the engineers ___ finish the talks.
A.
will
B.
has
C.
had
D.
have
Answer: _________
Question 970:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Do they allow smoking? B: No, smoking _________ inside the terminal building.
A.
doesn't allow
B.
wasn't allow
C.
hasn't been allowed
D.
is not allowed
Answer: _________
Question 971:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I'll wait until he ________.
A.
arrives
B.
will arrive
C.
is arriving
D.
arrived
Answer: _________
Question 972:
More than two hundred people . . . . . . . . the tower when the bomb . . . . . . . . in one of the dustbins.
A.
have visited/was exploding
B.
were visiting/exploded
C.
visited/has exploded
D.
are visiting/is exploding
Answer: _________
Question 973:
Between 1607 and 1733, Englishmen . . . . . . . . thirteen colonies along the east coast of North America and by 1750, nearly two million men, women and children . . . . . . . . in these colonies.
A.
were establishing/will be living
B.
have been establishing/lived
C.
established/had been living
D.
had established/will have lived
Answer: _________
Question 974:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. While he _____ to school his elder brother ___ from the Institute. His brother is a teacher now.
A.
had gone / graduated
B.
has been gone / will graduate
C.
is going / has been graduating
D.
went / graduated
Answer: _________
Question 975:
Choose the correct simple past or past continuous form of the verb from the alternatives given. Every morning Gandhiji ________ for a walk.
A.
went
B.
is going
C.
was going
D.
gone
Answer: _________
Question 976:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.When I was in Sri Lanka, I ___Negombo, Beruwela and Nilaveli.
A.
visited
B.
was visited
C.
have visited
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 977:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Alice _____back from America last month.
A.
Come
B.
Came
C.
Comes
D.
Coming
Answer: _________
Question 978:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Were you singing when I came in? B: Yes, I ________.
A.
sang
B.
was
C.
were
D.
did
Answer: _________
Question 979:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: The train is never late. It ______ (always/leave) on time.
A.
always left
B.
always leaves
C.
is always leaving
D.
has always left
Answer: _________
Question 980:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. All the business letters _____ yesterday. They ____ to the post office immediately.
A.
answered / take
B.
were answered / took
C.
are answered / were taken
D.
answered / took
Answer: _________
Question 981:
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence. I _________ her a joke but even that didn't make her smile.
A.
Said to
B.
Told to
C.
Tried telling
D.
Played
Answer: _________
Question 982:
Up to now, the predicted Millennium computer bug . . . . . . . . very few problems, although many scientists last year . . . . . . . . a catastrophe.
A.
has been causing/have predicted
B.
is causing/predict
C.
causes/were predicting
D.
caused/have been predicting
Answer: _________
Question 983:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. They were very rude to us. We ____________ there again.
A.
won't go
B.
hadn't gone
C.
didn't go
D.
wouldn't go
Answer: _________
Question 984:
The simple future tense usually follows the construction:
A.
will + [base form of verb]
B.
will + have + been + the verb's present participle (base verb + -ing)
C.
will + be + the present participle (the base verb + -ing)
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 985:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket. He ______ (think) this amount will be sufficient at themoment.
A.
Was thinking
B.
Thinks
C.
Will be thinking
D.
Thought
Answer: _________
Question 986:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The moment she ____ her wounded husband, she burst into tears.
A.
will see
B.
sees
C.
has seen
D.
saw
Answer: _________
Question 987:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Let's _________ this crossword puzzle together.
A.
do
B.
doing
C.
did
D.
to do
Answer: _________
Question 988:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word with the help of the hint in the brackets. Dennis Heal _____ a politician. (It's a fact)
A.
were
B.
is
C.
is being
D.
has been
Answer: _________
Question 989:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. In about forty years' time we'll probably _______________ on pills.
A.
be living
B.
have been living
C.
have been lived
D.
have lived
Answer: _________
Question 990:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. Even though construction costs are high, a new hospital ________ next year.
A.
will be built
B.
would be build
C.
is built
D.
builds
Answer: _________
Question 991:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence: He ________ (begin)to collect small stones on his way back to the ashram from his regular daily walks.
A.
begins
B.
has begun
C.
began
D.
had begun
Answer: _________
Question 992:
Select suitable form of the verbto complete the sentence:The government always _______ to increase taxes.
A.
wants
B.
wanted
C.
is wanting
D.
has wanted
Answer: _________
Question 993:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the given verb: It _____ (take) me an hour to get to work. How long _____ it _____ (take) you?
A.
take / is it taking
B.
took / do it takes
C.
take / did it take
D.
takes / does it take
Answer: _________
Question 994:
The financial instability which . . . . . . . . around with depressing frequency in the past two decades . . . . . . . . weakening the economic system.
A.
has been coming
B.
leads to
C.
comes
D.
will lead to
Answer: _________
Question 995:
Fill in the blank with an appropriate option: The film wasn't very good. I__________it very much. (enjoy)
A.
haven't enjoyed
B.
don't enjoy
C.
won't enjoy
D.
didn't enjoy
Answer: _________
Question 996:
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. They will recommend that she _______ soon.
A.
leave
B.
is leaving
C.
left
D.
will leave
Answer: _________
Question 997:
Ratchel . . . . . . . . up smoking four years ago and she . . . . . . . . a cigarette since.
A.
was giving/doesn't smoke
B.
has given/wasn't smoking
C.
gave/hasn't smoked
D.
has given/didn't smoke
Answer: _________
Question 998:
When we reached the ground, the match . . . . . . . ..
A.
already started
B.
had already started
C.
would already started
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 999:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer from the options given below: The new Iron Man movie wasn't very good. I _____________ it very much.
A.
enjoyed
B.
didn't enjoy
C.
didn't enjoyed
D.
wasn't enjoy
Answer: _________
Question 1000:
We . . . . . . . . no problems whatsoever with the dam since it . . . . . . . . forty years ago.
A.
had/has been constructed
B.
were having/was being constructed
C.
have had/was constructed
D.
had had/had been constructed
Answer: _________
Question 1001:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We______in 1965.
A.
Met
B.
Meets
C.
Meet
D.
Meeting
Answer: _________
Question 1002:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. "Where _____you born?" "I ____born in India.
A.
Are / am
B.
were / was
C.
Were / were
D.
Was / were
Answer: _________
Question 1003:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. In 1992 I _____ for the Italian President when he _____ to France.
A.
cooked / has come
B.
have cooked / came
C.
cook / came
D.
cooked / came
Answer: _________
Question 1004:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Take your umbrella. It ___.
A.
was raining
B.
rained
C.
rains
D.
is raining
Answer: _________
Question 1005:
Last year he almost . . . . . . . . because he . . . . . . . . his social life a little too much.
A.
fails/has enjoyed
B.
was failing/has been enjoying
C.
failed/was enjoying
D.
has been failing/enjoyed
Answer: _________
Question 1006:
Choose the correct simple past or past continuous form of the verb from the alternatives given. He came into the room and _______ down at his desk.
A.
sat
B.
was sitting
C.
sitting
D.
were sitting
Answer: _________
Question 1007:
We . . . . . . . . football for two hours and . . . . . . . . to a restaurant for a meal, afterwards.
A.
are playing/go
B.
play/are going
C.
played/went
D.
have played/were going
Answer: _________
Question 1008:
Fill in the blank with a suitable tense form: We _________ with our grandparents next week.
A.
Will stay
B.
Will staying
C.
Stays
D.
Stay
Answer: _________
Question 1009:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. ________ me with my suitcase, please?
A.
Did you help
B.
Are you going to help
C.
Are you helping
D.
Will you help
Answer: _________
Question 1010:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The doctor says he _________ a few weeks' rest.
A.
needs
B.
is needed
C.
need
D.
needed
Answer: _________
Question 1011:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Who ________ next to you now?
A.
sits
B.
is sitting
C.
sit
D.
sitting
Answer: _________
Question 1012:
Fill the correct present perfect or simple past form of the verb from the options given below: Janak _______the king of the city of Mithila years ago.
A.
Is being
B.
Has been
C.
Had been
D.
Was
Answer: _________
Question 1013:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Does she ________ to Mozart ?
A.
listening
B.
listens
C.
listen
D.
listened
Answer: _________
Question 1014:
Select the correct tense form from the given options to replace the underlined word in the given sentence which has been placed incorrectly. I wish that I will be an Apsara$$!$$
A.
Am
B.
Was
C.
Were
D.
Have been
Answer: _________
Question 1015:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Did Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone? B: Yes, it __________ invented by him.
A.
was
B.
has been
C.
is being
D.
to be
Answer: _________
Question 1016:
Frame suitable question as per the situation:It's Ann's birthday next week. You want to give her a present but you don't know what. You ask a friend for advice.What __________________________
A.
What do I gift Ann for her birthday?
B.
What have I gifted Ann for her birthday?
C.
What shall I gift Ann for her birthday?
D.
What am I gifting Ann for her birthday?
Answer: _________
Question 1017:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. All the children ___ on an excursion next week.
A.
go
B.
went
C.
have gone
D.
will go
Answer: _________
Question 1018:
Between the years 1846 and 1851, one million Irish men and women to death and 1.6 million to the USA.
A.
had been starving
B.
have been starving
C.
were starving
D.
starved
Answer: _________
Question 1019:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence: One day, after his meal, Gandhiji set out to make a book-shelf. He _______ (work) for seven hours and completed the job.
A.
works
B.
worked
C.
was working
D.
had been working
Answer: _________
Question 1020:
Fill in the blank using appropriate option:While I was on holiday, my camera ______ (disappear) from my hotel room.
A.
has disappeared
B.
had disappeared
C.
disappeared
D.
disappears
Answer: _________
Question 1021:
The cattle were . . . . . . . . in the field.
A.
grazing
B.
grazed
C.
will grazing
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 1022:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It ___ him 20 minutes to get to the work usually.
A.
take
B.
is taking
C.
have taken
D.
is not taking
Answer: _________
Question 1023:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The last days of the holiday ________ by rain.
A.
was spoiled
B.
are spoiled
C.
have been spoiled
D.
were spoiled
Answer: _________
Question 1024:
During the summer months, the monastery . . . . . . . . very busy, for it is visited by thousands of people who . . . . . . . . the pass in cars.
A.
is
B.
cross
C.
has been
D.
have crossed
Answer: _________
Question 1025:
Fill in the blanks 1 and 2 using the appropriate words/phrases: My parents __1__ (live) in Bristol. They were born there and have neverlived anywhere else. Where __2__ (your parents/live)?
A.
1 - lived, 2 - have your parents live
B.
1 - is living, 2 - do your parents live
C.
1 - lived, 2 - does your parents live
D.
1 - live, 2 - do your parents live
Answer: _________
Question 1026:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. In 1834, the Houses of Parliament with the exception of Westminster Hall ____ by fire, they ____ later.
A.
destroyed / was built
B.
was being destroyed / rebuilt
C.
were destroyed / were built
D.
is destroyed / has been built
Answer: _________
Question 1027:
Mr Porter . . . . . . . . to clip the business in front of his house when his son Don . . . . . . . . around the corner of the garden.
A.
begins
B.
had come
C.
has begun
D.
is
Answer: _________
Question 1028:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer from the options given below:I __________ a lot of money yesterday. I __________ an expensive watch.
A.
spend / buy
B.
spent / bought
C.
spent / buy
D.
was spent / bought
Answer: _________
Question 1029:
Complete the statement using the most appropriate option:'Did you phone Ruth?' 'Oh no, I forgot. _________________.'
A.
I'll phone in the evening
B.
I have phoned in the evening
C.
I phoned in the evening
D.
I have been phoning in the evening
Answer: _________
Question 1030:
The full impact of the strike . . . . . . . . till next week, by which time present stocks . . . . . . . ..
A.
hasn't been felt/will be exhausted
B.
won't be felt/will have been exhausted
C.
isn't to be felt/have been exhausted
D.
won't be felt/is exhausted
Answer: _________
Question 1031:
I only . . . . . . . . the company on Monday for a copy of their magazine and I . . . . . . . . it already.
A.
was asking/am receiving
B.
have been asking/was receiving
C.
ask/receive
D.
asked/have received
Answer: _________
Question 1032:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the brackets:He comes across some friends who _______ (inform) him about the ATM and E-Banking which will be introduced shortly.
A.
should have informed
B.
had informed
C.
informed
D.
inform
Answer: _________
Question 1033:
I could get a job easily if . . . . . . . . a degree.
A.
has
B.
had
C.
will have
D.
have
Answer: _________
Question 1034:
Stars . . . . . . . . in the sky at night.
A.
will twinkle
B.
twinkle
C.
twinkles
D.
have been twinkling
Answer: _________
Question 1035:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: What _______________? B: She wanted to talk to him.
A.
wanted she
B.
did she want
C.
she wanted
D.
has she wanted
Answer: _________
Question 1036:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. When my sister ___ at the college $$2$$ years ago she _______ to learn several foreign languages.
A.
was studying / tried
B.
studies / tries
C.
studied / was trying
D.
was studying / was trying
Answer: _________
Question 1037:
Complete the sentence using an appropriate auxiliary verb:'Are you and Chris coming to the party?' 'I ______ but Chris ______ .
A.
was, isn't
B.
was, wasn't
C.
am, isn't
D.
am, wasn't
Answer: _________
Question 1038:
Jhanda Singh jumped off the bus while it . . . . . . . .
A.
moved
B.
will move
C.
was moving
D.
is moving
Answer: _________
Question 1039:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He ____some new shoes last month.
A.
Brought
B.
Buying
C.
Buy
D.
Buys
Answer: _________
Question 1040:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. He said he ____ her.
A.
know
B.
is knowing
C.
known
D.
knew
Answer: _________
Question 1041:
By the end of this month, he . . . . . . . . as one of the assistants of Bill Gates for five years.
A.
had worked
B.
will work
C.
is going to work
D.
had been working
Answer: _________
Question 1042:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb. It _____ all year round here.
A.
rain
B.
rains
C.
is raining
D.
was raining
Answer: _________
Question 1043:
Use the verb in the correct form: I don't understand this sentence. What _____ (thisword/mean)?
A.
do this word means
B.
does this word mean
C.
do this word mean
D.
does this word means
Answer: _________
Question 1044:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Houses ____ very quickly now.
A.
builds
B.
are building
C.
built
D.
are built
Answer: _________
Question 1045:
Don't make a noise, she . . . . . . . ..
A.
sleep
B.
will sleep
C.
is sleeping
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 1046:
Fill in the blank using the appropriate form of the given words:Are you hungry? _____ something to eat? (you/want)
A.
Did you want
B.
Do you want
C.
Are you wanting
D.
Have you wanted
Answer: _________
Question 1047:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The dentist _________ my tooth out the other day.
A.
will take
B.
is taking
C.
took
D.
was taken
Answer: _________
Question 1048:
More than a million people . . . . . . . . the new superstore since it . . . . . . . . last month.
A.
are visiting/has been opening
B.
have visited/opened
C.
were visiting/opens
D.
have been visiting/is opening
Answer: _________
Question 1049:
On my friend's farm, they . . . . . . . . an alarm clock because the cockerel . . . . . . . . at five o'clock every morning without fail.
A.
don't need/crows
B.
haven't needed/was crowing
C.
won't have needed/has crowed
D.
wont need/is crowing
Answer: _________
Question 1050:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. A: _______was Jennifer's job 2 years ago? B: She _______a flight attendant.
A.
Why / were
B.
What / was
C.
Who / was
D.
Who / were
Answer: _________
Question 1051:
Though she . . . . . . . . dancing, Sonia . . . . . . . . to the disco with her friends the previous night just in order to be with them in a different atmosphere.
A.
hasn't like/has gone
B.
doesn't like/went
C.
didn't like/is going
D.
doesn't like/goes
Answer: _________
Question 1052:
Identify the tense used in the following sentence: We spoke to the officer concerned.
A.
Simple Past
B.
Past Perfect
C.
Simple Future
D.
Past Continuous
Answer: _________
Question 1053:
Frame suitable statement using the given information:(I/be/holiday) this time next year.
A.
I'll be on holiday
B.
I've been on holiday
C.
I'd been on holiday
D.
I'm on holiday
Answer: _________
Question 1054:
The match was so boring that I . . . . . . . . it in the middle.
A.
leaving
B.
left
C.
would leave
D.
none
Answer: _________
Question 1055:
Fill in the blank using theappropriateform of the verb: I meant to phone Diane last night but I _______ (forget) to.
A.
forgets
B.
forgot
C.
has forgotten
D.
will forget
Answer: _________
Question 1056:
By the end of this September, she . . . . . . . . in this organisation for thirteen years.
A.
Will work
B.
Had been working
C.
Will have been working
D.
Will be working
Answer: _________
Question 1057:
Choose a suitable option to complete the given statement:The phone rings and you answer. Somebody wants to speak to Jim. CALLER: Hello. Can I speak to Jim, please? YOU: Just a moment. ____________ him. (I/get)
A.
I've got
B.
I'd get
C.
I'll get
D.
I'd got
Answer: _________
Question 1058:
A friend has just come back from holiday. You ask him about it. Write your question using the given words: (how/travel?) ________
A.
How did you travel?
B.
How are you travelling?
C.
How have you travelled?
D.
How will you travel?
Answer: _________
Question 1059:
Change the following sentence into simple past tense: I will make a fresh batch in the morning.
A.
I made a fresh batch in the morning.
B.
I had made a fresh batch in the morning.
C.
I make a fresh batch in the morning.
D.
I will have made a fresh batch in the morning.
Answer: _________
Question 1060:
Fill in the blank with the best option: Honesty ________ the best policy even today.
A.
is considered
B.
had been considered
C.
was considered
D.
was being considered
Answer: _________
Question 1061:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The weather ________ sunny yesterday morning.
A.
is
B.
was
C.
are
D.
did
Answer: _________
Question 1062:
Up until the tap water . . . . . . . . back on yesterday evening, we . . . . . . . . water back and forth for three days.
A.
came/had been carrying
B.
has come/have been carrying
C.
had come/were carrying
D.
was coming/will have carried
Answer: _________
Question 1063:
Correct the underlined part, if necessary: Have you seen the news on television last night ?
A.
Had you seen
B.
Did you see
C.
Do you see
D.
No error
Answer: _________
Question 1064:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. When you ______ me up yesterday it ______ hard.
A.
rings / will rain
B.
rang / was raining
C.
will rang / will rain
D.
ring / rains
Answer: _________
Question 1065:
Scientists . . . . . . . . that some artificial photosynthesis . . . . . . . . possible.
A.
will hope/is
B.
are hoping/will have been
C.
hoped/was
D.
hoped/had been
Answer: _________
Question 1066:
The electricity . . . . . . . . off last night just as the film on TV . . . . . . . . interesting.
A.
has gone/got
B.
was going/has got
C.
is going/has been getting
D.
goes/is getting
Answer: _________
Question 1067:
Farmers . . . . . . . . the field.
A.
has ploughed
B.
ploughing
C.
ploughs
D.
plough
Answer: _________
Question 1068:
Fill in the blank. Wait until I tell this story. It _____ your hair stand onend.
A.
Is making
B.
Will make
C.
Made
D.
Are making
Answer: _________
Question 1069:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the past tense of the verb given in the brackets. We_______(surprise) at the news of her defeat.
A.
surprised
B.
surprising
C.
were surprised
D.
had been surprised
Answer: _________
Question 1070:
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence. Most animals in the zoos ______ in captivity.
A.
have breed
B.
are being breeding
C.
are bred
D.
breeds
Answer: _________
Question 1071:
Rewrite the following sentence using the correct tense of the verbs givenin the brackets: Sanchit (standing) across the road and (wait) for me. When he (see) me, he (wave) to me. I could not understand what he (say) because the moving vehicles (make) so much noise.
A.
stood, was waiting, saw, had waved, say, made
B.
were standing, wasited, seen, waved, said, make
C.
was standing, was waiting, saw, waved, was saying, were making
D.
had stood, waited, seen, waved, was saying, were making
Answer: _________
Question 1072:
Fill in the blank with the verb in its correct form: I _______ very tired. So I lay down on the bed and went to sleep. (be)
A.
am
B.
will be
C.
was
D.
have been
Answer: _________
Question 1073:
Fill in the blank using the correct tense form: Proteins ________ carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
A.
contains
B.
containing
C.
contain
D.
contained
Answer: _________
Question 1074:
Choose the best form of the verb given in the bracket to complete the sentence:When we heard the good news, we were ____________. (delight)
A.
Delight
B.
Delighted
C.
Delighting
D.
Delightful
Answer: _________
Question 1075:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. You ______ always _______ your things. Put them into their bag.
A.
are/losing
B.
are/lost
C.
have/lost
D.
shall/have been losing
Answer: _________
Question 1076:
Put the verbs in brackets in the correct forms: Ann _________ me her address but I'm afraid I _________ it. (give, lose)
A.
gave ... lost
B.
has give ... have lose
C.
gives ... lose
D.
will give ... lost
Answer: _________
Question 1077:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the present tense of the verb given in the brackets.He speaks as the one who ______ (know).
A.
knowing
B.
knew
C.
is knowing
D.
knows
Answer: _________
Question 1078:
Fill in the blanks using correct tense forms : Joe's cat _____ into the river yesterday.
A.
fell
B.
was falling
C.
have fallen
D.
is falling
Answer: _________
Question 1079:
Water . . . . . . . . on heating.
A.
evaporate
B.
evaporates
C.
evaporated
D.
is evaporating
Answer: _________
Question 1080:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The weather forecast says it ________ tomorrow.
A.
was snowing
B.
is going to snow
C.
shall being snowing
D.
snows
Answer: _________
Question 1081:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate tense form: "Why have you got your old clothes on?" "Because I _________ the grass."
A.
had cut
B.
cutted
C.
am going to cut
D.
cut
Answer: _________
Question 1082:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:The children didn't _______ to school because it ________ Sunday.
A.
went/was
B.
go/were
C.
have gone/was
D.
go/was
Answer: _________
Question 1083:
In recent decades, the efficiency of the United Nations . . . . . . . . by a growing number of countries.
A.
will have been questioned
B.
would be questioned
C.
has been questioned
D.
had been questioned
Answer: _________
Question 1084:
Kate . . . . . . . . a vegetarian for eleven years now, and she . . . . . . . . meat at all during this time.
A.
is/isn't eating
B.
has been/wasn't eating
C.
is/doesn't eat
D.
has been/hasn't eaten
Answer: _________
Question 1085:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. If she ________ him, she would marry him.
A.
loved
B.
would love
C.
loves
D.
had loved
Answer: _________
Question 1086:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb. He speaks as one who _____.
A.
know
B.
knows
C.
knew
D.
knowing
Answer: _________
Question 1087:
The athletes . . . . . . . . for exactly three months by the time the races . . . . . . . . due to start.
A.
have been training/will be
B.
will have been training/are
C.
are going to train/will have been
D.
are training/were
Answer: _________
Question 1088:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. They can't help us _____ the house.
A.
Move
B.
Moving
C.
Moved
D.
Move to
Answer: _________
Question 1089:
Choose the correct form of the verb given in the bracket that completes the sentence correctly:We _____ our lunch half an hour ago. (Finish)
A.
had finished
B.
would have finished
C.
finished
D.
have finished
Answer: _________
Question 1090:
Because of Istanbul's geographical location, it . . . . . . . . a place of trade since civilization . . . . . . . ..
A.
has been
B.
began
C.
was
D.
is
Answer: _________
Question 1091:
Correct the sentence at the underlined point: Where have you been born?
A.
no error
B.
were you born?
C.
have you born?
D.
did you born?
Answer: _________
Question 1092:
Fill in the blank with a suitable option: Nancy ___________to play tennis tomorrow.
A.
goes
B.
is going
C.
will like
D.
likes
Answer: _________
Question 1093:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. She asked him where ___________.
A.
is the party
B.
the party was
C.
was the party
D.
is party
Answer: _________
Question 1094:
I expect you from school by this time next year and for a job.
A.
have graduated
B.
are graduating
C.
will have graduated
D.
graduate
Answer: _________
Question 1095:
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs given in the bracket. The new railway bridge _____ two weeks ago. (complete)
A.
Was completed
B.
Was completing
C.
Would be completed
D.
Will be completed
Answer: _________
Question 1096:
Read what Sharon says about a typical working day: Sharon: I usually get up at 7 o'clock and have a big breakfast. I walk to work, which takes me about half an hour. I start work at 8:45. I never have lunch. I finish work at 5 o'clock. I 'm always tired when I get home. I usually cook a meal in the evening. I don't usually go out. I go to bed at about 11 o' clock. I always sleep well. Yesterday was a typical working day for Sharon.Using the appropriate tense, complete the sentence below about how her day went yesterday. It to get to work.
A.
It is taking her (about) half an hour
B.
It took her (about) half an hour
C.
It will take her (about) half an hour
D.
It has taken her (about) half an hour
Answer: _________
Question 1097:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I heard that you _________ at the basketball match.
A.
are
B.
were
C.
been
D.
gone
Answer: _________
Question 1098:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Everybody ______ at what _______.
A.
was surprised/has happened
B.
was surprised/had happened
C.
is surprised/happen
D.
surpirse/happen
Answer: _________
Question 1099:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: Jane ______ (not/drink) tea very often.
A.
not drinks
B.
have not drink
C.
doesn't drink
D.
is not drinking
Answer: _________
Question 1100:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence: A path leading to the ashram _______ (need) to be fixed but he decided to have it replaced instead.
A.
needed
B.
needs
C.
will need
D.
been in needed
Answer: _________
Question 1101:
Replace the underlined tense form with the correct option, if necessary:Shakespeare has written 'The Merchant of Venice'.
A.
has been writing
B.
writes
C.
wrote
D.
no change
Answer: _________
Question 1102:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. The students________very tired today. Because they_______at a party last night.
A.
were / are
B.
Are / was
C.
Are / were
D.
Were / were
Answer: _________
Question 1103:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.We ____ our breakfast half an hour ago.
A.
finished
B.
have finished
C.
had finished
D.
none of these
Answer: _________
Question 1104:
Complete the sentence using appropriate form of verb: Sue wasn't hungry, so she _______ anything. (eat)
A.
haven't eaten
B.
wasn't eating
C.
didn't eat
D.
don't eat
Answer: _________
Question 1105:
He . . . . . . . . his boss that he . . . . . . . . back after his vacation.
A.
doesn't tell/hasn't come
B.
won't tell/won't have come
C.
isn't telling/doesn't come
D.
hasn't told/won't be coming
Answer: _________
Question 1106:
Choose the right word that fills the blank.My sister hopes to one day _________ her dream of becoming a teacher.
A.
realises
B.
realise
C.
realising
D.
realised
Answer: _________
Question 1107:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. She told him where _______________.
A.
she lived
B.
does she live
C.
has she lived
D.
did she live
Answer: _________
Question 1108:
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb given in the brackets:I was teaching English when she _____ the classroom. (enter)
A.
entered
B.
had entered
C.
will have entered
D.
has entered
Answer: _________
Question 1109:
This pen . . . . . . . . me Rs. 10.
A.
costed
B.
costs
C.
cost
D.
will cost
Answer: _________
Question 1110:
Select the verb into the most suitable form: Jim was on his hands and knees on the floor. He _______ (look) for his contact lens.
A.
looked
B.
has been looking
C.
has looked
D.
was looking
Answer: _________
Question 1111:
Most of the time, John and his friends . . . . . . . . football matches at their local coffee, but this Saturday, they . . . . . . . . to the stadium, and so they're all very excited.
A.
watch/are going
B.
have been watching/go
C.
are watching/have gone
D.
were watching/went
Answer: _________
Question 1112:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. No one brought up that question at the meeting. That question _________ up at the meeting.
A.
was brought
B.
won't be brought
C.
hasn't been brought
D.
wasn't brought
Answer: _________
Question 1113:
Fill in the blank with the most suitable option with the help of the hint in the bracket:The temperature was 25 degrees. Now it is only 17.The temperature ______________ further. (prediction)
A.
is falling
B.
will fall
C.
has fallen
D.
had fallen
Answer: _________
Question 1114:
If I . . . . . . . . you, I would not repeat that mistake.
A.
were
B.
is
C.
had been
D.
are
Answer: _________
Question 1115:
Cindy's family . . . . . . . . chains in this area for over three centuries and now her father . . . . . . . . this traditional craft at the county museum twice a day as well.
A.
are making/is demonstrating
B.
have made/has demonstrated
C.
made/was demonstrating
D.
were making/demonstrated
Answer: _________
Question 1116:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. How many people ________ to the meeting yesterday?
A.
come
B.
did come
C.
came
D.
are coming
Answer: _________
Question 1117:
Mrs. White . . . . . . . . her daughter's wedding dress herself since November and . . . . . . . . it, except for the trimmings.
A.
made/finished
B.
was making/was finishing
C.
has been making/has finished
D.
is making/finished
Answer: _________
Question 1118:
The Continental Congress . . . . . . . . the US Postal Service in 1775 and the first federal government . . . . . . . . the service in the Constitution.
A.
was founding/has included
B.
had founded/includes
C.
has founded/is including
D.
was going to found/will include
Answer: _________
Question 1119:
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb. Reckless driving ______ many accidents.
A.
Causes
B.
Cause
C.
Are causing
D.
Have caused
Answer: _________
Question 1120:
Since when have you been . . . . . . . . here?
A.
stay
B.
staying
C.
stayed
D.
hone
Answer: _________
Question 1121:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The Remembrance Day and the Veteran's Day ___ on the $$11th$$ of November every year.
A.
celebrated
B.
are celebrated
C.
will be celebrated
D.
was celebrated
Answer: _________
Question 1122:
Environmental pollution . . . . . . . . ever since people . . . . . . . . to congregate in towns and cities.
A.
will have existed/are beginning
B.
exist/have begun
C.
had existed/were beginning
D.
has existed/began
Answer: _________
Question 1123:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Listen! Someone ___ at the door.
A.
knocks
B.
to knock
C.
has knocked
D.
is knocking
Answer: _________
Question 1124:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of future tense of the verb given in the bracket. If you go to school late, the teacher _________ (punish) you.
A.
will punish
B.
punish
C.
punishing
D.
will have punished
Answer: _________
Question 1125:
Problems with the hotel, coupled with this awful weather, . . . . . . . . our holiday miserable, so we . . . . . . . . before the scheduled time.
A.
have made/have left
B.
were making/leave
C.
make/left
D.
are making/are leaving
Answer: _________
Question 1126:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket. Have you ever ______ such a beautiful scene? (see)
A.
Seen
B.
Have seen
C.
Seeing
D.
Saw
Answer: _________
Question 1127:
By the mid-1970s, "Marks and Spenser" . . . . . . . . one of the top department stores and they . . . . . . . . more underwear than any other British company at the time.
A.
had become/were selling
B.
is going to become/had sold
C.
has become/are selling
D.
became/will be selling
Answer: _________
Question 1128:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. A: Do you mind if I __________ your dictionary? B:xa0No, that's all right.
A.
will use
B.
used
C.
use
D.
to use
Answer: _________
Question 1129:
Choose appropriate verb to fill in the blank: There's no need to be afraid of the dog. It ____________(hurt) you.
A.
haven't hurt
B.
is not hurting
C.
did not hurt
D.
won't hurt
Answer: _________
Question 1130:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. The planet Mercury ________ round the sun every eighty-eight days.
A.
traveled
B.
is traveling
C.
travel
D.
travels
Answer: _________
Question 1131:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate answer from the options given below: What work __________ you _________ last week?
A.
were / do
B.
did / did
C.
did / do
D.
do / did
Answer: _________
Question 1132:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. It is very cloudy. I am sure it's _________.
A.
rained
B.
rains
C.
going to rain
D.
will rain
Answer: _________
Question 1133:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. This school _____ next year.
A.
will being close
B.
is closed
C.
will be closed
D.
was closed
Answer: _________
Question 1134:
I never . . . . . . . . my temper on purpose, of course, but sometimes I just . . . . . . . ., though I always regret it afterwards.
A.
lose/explode
B.
lost/am exploding
C.
have been losing/exploding
D.
were losing/have exploding
Answer: _________
Question 1135:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option with the help of the hint in the brackets. Many people ________ Mohammed Ali is the greatest boxer of all times. (It's a fact)
A.
are believing
B.
believe
C.
do believed
D.
believes
Answer: _________
Question 1136:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Who_______ at the meeting yesterday?
A.
speak
B.
speaks
C.
spoke
D.
had spoken
Answer: _________
Question 1137:
The guards . . . . . . . . when the enemy . . . . . . . ..
A.
are sleeping/has been attacking
B.
have slept/was attacking
C.
slept/has attacked
D.
were sleeping/attacked
Answer: _________
Question 1138:
Select suitable form of verb to fill in the blank. I think Jane _______(get) the job. She has a lot of experience.
A.
got
B.
has got
C.
is getting
D.
will get
Answer: _________
Question 1139:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. A: He's the best person for the job. B: I _____ so, too
but now I'm not sure.
A.
don't think
B.
used to think
C.
think
D.
am thinking
Answer: _________
Question 1140:
It . . . . . . . . a nice day
therefore, we went swimming.
A.
was
B.
had been
C.
has been
D.
used to be
Answer: _________
Question 1141:
Read the sentence mentioned below. Check the tense of the verb. Correct the verb if it is incorrect. Water boils at 100 degrees celsius.
A.
The verb is correct.
B.
The verb form is wrong
proper form is: is boiling.
C.
The verb form is wrong
proper form is: has been boiling.
D.
The verb form is wrong
proper form is: will be boiling.
Answer: _________
Question 1142:
Fill in the blank using the appropriate form of the verb given in the brackets:(You are telling your friend about the annual art exhibition that takes place every year)The art exhibition ____ (open) on 3 May and _____(finish) on 15 July.
A.
opens
finishes
B.
was opening
is finishing
C.
opened
finished
D.
open
finish
Answer: _________
Question 1143:
The headline of the Guardian was quite impressive
"Saddam Hussein . . . . . . . . in Tikrit".
A.
lived
B.
has been living
C.
had lived
D.
would live
Answer: _________
Question 1144:
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. Max didn't _____yesterday afternoon
he____at home.
A.
Go out / stayed
B.
Go out / stay
C.
Went out / stayed
D.
Went out / stay
Answer: _________
Question 1145:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Don't worry, I'll do the shopping for you today
I ____ the office early on Fridays.
A.
will leave
B.
will be leaving
C.
leave
D.
am leaving
Answer: _________
Question 1146:
Read the sentence and state whether the used verb form is correct or not: If not, correct it. Are you believing in God?
A.
The given verb form is wrong
the correct verb form is: "Did you believe"
B.
The given verb form is wrong
the correct verb form is: "Do you believe"
C.
The given verb form is wrong
the correct verb form is: "Have you believed"
D.
The given verb form is correct.
Answer: _________
Question 1147:
Fill in the blanks using appropriate forms of the verbs:Where __________(these photographs/take)? In London? ___________(you/take) them?
A.
were these photographs taken
Did you take
B.
was these photographs taken
Do you take
C.
were these photographs taken
Did you took
D.
were these photographs taken
Have you taken
Answer: _________
Question 1148:
The Bastille Prison, where many important people . . . . . . . . at one time imprisoned, . . . . . . . . today visited by tourists.
A.
have been/is
B.
had been/have been
C.
were/is
D.
are/was
Answer: _________
Question 1149:
Replace the underlined tense form with the correct option, if necessary:The moon is revolving around the sun.
A.
revolves
B.
has revolved
C.
revolved
D.
no change
Answer: _________
Question 1150:
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Bob is a friend of mine. I know him very well ______.
A.
The used verb form is wrong
the correct form is: knowing
B.
The used verb form is wrong
the correct form is: have known
C.
The used verb form is correct.
D.
The used verb form is wrong
the correct form is: will know
Answer: _________
Question 1151:
A: Is that your pure wool pullover in the washing machine? It you know! B: No, I it several times in the machine already. I use the wool cycle and it's fine.
A.
was shrinking
B.
has shrunk
C.
will shrink
D.
is going to shrink
Answer: _________
Question 1152:
Select suitable option to complete the sentence: Physics ______ my best subject at school but when I _____ (start) college, my grades in physics _____ (come) down.
A.
is
starts
comes
B.
was
started
came
C.
are
start
come
D.
were
started
came
Answer: _________
Question 1153:
Choose appropriate verb forms to fill in the blanks:I saw an accident last night. Somebody __________ (call) an ambulance butnobody ___________ (injure) so the ambulance __________ (not/need).
A.
had called
injured
not needed
B.
called
was injured
wasn'tneeded
C.
had called
was injured
wasn't needed
D.
had called
injured
was not needed.
Answer: _________
Question 1154:
Read the sentence and find if the verb form used is correct. Correct it if it is wrong.The moon goes round and round the earth.
A.
The used verb form is wrong
the proper verb form is - is going
B.
The used verb form is correct.
C.
The used verb form is wrong
the proper verb form is - was going
D.
The used verb form is wrong
the proper verb form is - has been going
Answer: _________
Question 1155:
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verb given in the bracket. What _____ you _____ here after I left for college? (do)
A.
Did
do
B.
Don't
do
C.
Haven't
do
D.
Wouldn't
done
Answer: _________
Question 1156:
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket. _____ the students ____ yesterday? (study)
A.
Do
study
B.
Did, will study
C.
Did
Study
D.
Does
will study
Answer: _________
Question 1157:
Complete the given statement using the appropriate option as per the given sentence: I'm feeling hungry. Is there anything to eat?
A.
The given verb form is correct.
B.
The given verb form is wrong
the correct verb form is: was feeling.
C.
The given verb form is wrong
the correct verb form is: have felt.
D.
The given verb form is wrong
the correct verb form is: will feel.
Answer: _________
Question 1158:
If it rains the match . . . . . . . . cancelled.
A.
be
B.
will be
C.
will
D.
will have been
Answer: _________
Question 1159:
Fill in the blanks using the given verbs in their correct forms. (You are stating a fact about yourself) I _________ (play) the piano but I _________ (not/play) it very well.
A.
play
don't play
B.
plays
does not play
C.
was playing
was not playing
D.
have played
have not played
Answer: _________
Question 1160:
Tony is a wonderful singer
his mother tells me that he . . . . . . . . professionally since she was four.
A.
has sung
B.
was singing
C.
is singing
D.
has been singing
Answer: _________
Answer Key
1:
D
2:
A
3:
A
4:
N/A
5:
C
6:
D
7:
C
8:
D
9:
B
10:
A
11:
A
12:
B
13:
D
14:
A
15:
D
16:
B
17:
A
18:
D
19:
B
20:
C
21:
C, H
22:
B
23:
A
24:
A
25:
D
26:
C
27:
B
28:
A
29:
B
30:
A
31:
C
32:
D
33:
A
34:
A
35:
A
36:
C
37:
C
38:
B
39:
C
40:
D
41:
D
42:
D
43:
B
44:
A
45:
N/A
46:
B
Solution: The correct answer is B: saw . This question tests your understanding of past simple tense . The phrase " Last week " indicates that the action happened in the past . Let's look at why the other options are incorrect: A: will see - This is future tense and doesn't match "Last week." C: have seen - This is present perfect tense , which indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present or has relevance to the present, but it doesn't fit with a specific past time like "Last week." Therefore, "saw" is the correct past simple tense verb to use in this sentence to indicate what the boys did last week.
47:
C
48:
A
49:
A
50:
B
51:
D
52:
N/A
53:
B
54:
N/A
55:
B
56:
B
57:
D
58:
A
59:
A
60:
C
61:
C
62:
N/A
Solution: Option A: would have been announced - This suggests a hypothetical situation in the past related to a future time. While grammatically possible in some contexts, it doesn't fit the direct statement implied in the question. Option B: have been announced - This is present perfect tense, indicating an action completed in the past with relevance to the present. It doesn't fit the future timeframe "by the end of the week." Option C: would be announced - This expresses a future intention or prediction, but it doesn't emphasize the completion of the action *before* the end of the week. Option D: are being announced - This is present continuous passive, indicating an action in progress now. It's incorrect because it contradicts the future timeframe. Option E: will have been announced - This is the future perfect passive tense. It correctly indicates that the action of announcing the costs will be completed by the end of the week. Therefore, the correct answer is Option E: will have been announced. It accurately conveys the idea that the announcement will be finished before the end of the week.
63:
C
64:
A
65:
A
66:
C
67:
B
68:
C
69:
A
70:
D
71:
B
72:
C
73:
D
74:
C
75:
C
76:
D
77:
B
78:
B
79:
B
80:
C
81:
A
82:
B
83:
A
84:
B
85:
B
86:
B
87:
N/A
88:
D
89:
D
90:
B
91:
C
92:
A
93:
B
94:
D
95:
B
96:
B
97:
B
98:
C
99:
A
Solution: Correct Answer: Option A: are fond/regard In this sentence, we need to use the present tense because we are talking about a general truth or habitual action. So, "are fond" is correct as it matches the subject "English," which is plural. Moreover, we need to use "regard" to match the plural subject "English." So, "regard" is correct. Therefore, the correct option is "are fond/regard."
100:
A
Solution: Present Simple Tense is used to state facts or general truths. The sentence "Pollution not a new problem" needs the verb "is" to make it a complete and grammatically correct statement. Option A: Pollution is not correctly fills in the missing word and makes the sentence: "Pollution is not a new problem."
101:
N/A
102:
A
103:
C
104:
A
105:
D
106:
C
107:
B
108:
C
109:
A
110:
B
111:
A
112:
A
113:
A
114:
C
115:
B
116:
A
117:
D
118:
A
119:
C
120:
C
121:
N/A
122:
A
123:
B
124:
B
125:
A
126:
B
127:
B
Solution: Breaking Down the Sentence: The sentence has two parts that need separate tenses: Part 1: Describes the current belief ("It... that..."). This needs a present tense. Part 2: Describes the future prediction about the world population ("by 2050, world population..."). This needs a future perfect tense (for an action completed by a specific time in the future). Analyzing the Options: Let's look at why the correct option is A and why the others are incorrect: Option A: appears/will have risen "Appears" is the present tense, correctly describing the current belief. "Will have risen" is the future perfect tense, correctly showing the population increase will be *completed* by 2050. This is the correct answer. Option B: appeared/would have been rising "Appeared" is past tense, which doesn't fit the present belief. "Would have been rising" implies something that was *in progress* but didn't finish by 2050. This is incorrect . Option C: has appeared/will be rising "Has appeared" is present perfect, suggesting the belief appeared at some unspecified point in the past and continues to the present. "Will be rising" is future continuous which implies an ongoing action. It doesn't show the completion of the rise by 2050. This is incorrect . Option D: would appear/has risen "Would appear" suggests a hypothetical belief, not a current one. "Has risen" is present perfect, showing an increase that happened, and is complete, before now. This is incorrect . Option E: will appear/would rise "Will appear" is future tense which doesn't describe the current belief. "Would rise" is conditional future, implying a hypothetical scenario. This is incorrect .
128:
A
129:
C
130:
D
131:
A
132:
B
133:
D
134:
C
135:
B
136:
C
137:
B
138:
B
139:
B
140:
C
141:
C
142:
B
143:
B
144:
D
145:
N/A
146:
A
147:
D
148:
B
149:
C
150:
A
151:
B
152:
C
153:
B
154:
C
155:
B
156:
C
157:
C
158:
D
159:
A
160:
D
161:
A
162:
A
163:
A
164:
C
165:
A
166:
A
167:
N/A
168:
B
169:
C
170:
C
171:
C
172:
N/A
173:
C
174:
C
175:
B
176:
C
177:
D
Solution: In the sentence, "We had breakfast in bed," the past simple tense is used to describe an action that was completed in the past – having breakfast in bed. The correct form for the sentence is "We had breakfast in bed." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: were have This option combines the past tense "were" with the base form "have," which is not grammatically correct. Option B: has This option uses the present tense "has," which is not appropriate for describing a past action. Option C: was having This option uses the past continuous tense "was having," which is not necessary in this context. The simple past tense is sufficient to convey the meaning of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: had .
178:
C
Solution: In the sentence, "To the astronomers of the Middle Ages, the most important classical authorities on natural philosophy were Aristotle and Ptolemy, since both had created frameworks that explained the whole universe," the past simple tense and the past perfect tense are used to describe actions that occurred in the past, with one action happening before the other. The correct form for the sentence is "To the astronomers of the Middle Ages, the most important classical authorities on natural philosophy were Aristotle and Ptolemy, since both had created frameworks that explained the whole universe." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb forms or tenses: Option A: had been/created This option combines the past perfect tense "had been" with the base form "created," which is not grammatically correct. Option B: are/have created This option uses the present tense "are" and the present perfect tense "have created," which are not appropriate for describing past actions. Option D: have been/create This option uses the present perfect tense "have been" and the base form "create," which do not correctly convey the sequence of past events. Option E: may have been/were creating This option uses the modal verb "may have been" and the past continuous tense "were creating," which do not match the intended meaning of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: were/had created .
179:
N/A
Solution: In the sentence, "As my son was fishing down by the river, I cleaned his room thoroughly," the past continuous tense and the past simple tense are used to describe two actions happening simultaneously in the past. The correct form for the sentence is "As my son was fishing down by the river, I cleaned his room thoroughly." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb forms or tenses: Option A: fishes/have cleaned This option combines the present simple tense "fishes" with the present perfect tense "have cleaned," which is not appropriate for describing simultaneous past actions. Option B: is fishing/cleaned This option combines the present continuous tense "is fishing" with the past simple tense "cleaned," which does not accurately convey the simultaneous nature of the actions. Option C: has fished/clean This option combines the present perfect tense "has fished" with the base form "clean," which does not accurately represent the past continuous action. Option D: fished/have been cleaning This option combines the past simple tense "fished" with the present perfect continuous tense "have been cleaning," which is not suitable for describing simultaneous actions. Therefore, the correct answer is Option E: was fishing/cleaned .
180:
C
Solution: In the sentence, "'When you see Ann, can you ask her to phone me?' 'Sure, I'll ask her,'" the future tense "I'll ask" is the most suitable option to express a willingness to perform the action of asking Ann to phone. It indicates a commitment to carry out the request in the future. The correct form for the sentence is "Sure, I'll ask her." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: I ask This option uses the present tense "I ask," which does not indicate a future action. Option B: I'm going to ask This option uses the future tense "I'm going to ask," which is also a valid choice, but "I'll ask" is more concise and commonly used in this context. Option D: Asked This option uses the past tense "Asked," which is not appropriate for expressing a future action. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: I'll ask .
181:
D
Solution: In the sentence, "The electric light bulb was invented by Edison," the past simple tense "was invented" is used to describe a specific action that occurred in the past – the invention of the electric light bulb by Edison. The correct form for the sentence is "The electric light bulb was invented by Edison." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: invented This option uses the past participle "invented," but it is not in the correct form to complete the sentence. Option B: invents This option uses the present tense "invents," which is not appropriate for describing a past action. Option C: is invented This option uses the present simple passive tense "is invented," but it does not accurately convey the past action. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: was invented .
182:
B
Solution: In the sentence, "The peace which Istanbul once knew , had been swept away," the past tense "knew" and the past perfect passive tense "had been swept" are used to describe two past actions, with one action occurring before the other. The correct form for the sentence is "The peace which Istanbul once knew , had been swept away." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb forms or tenses: Option A: know/has been swept This option combines the present tense "know" with the present perfect passive tense "has been swept," which is not suitable for describing past actions. Option C: knew/has been swept This option combines the past tense "knew" with the present perfect passive tense "has been swept," which does not accurately represent the sequence of events. Option D: knows/will sweep This option uses the present tense "knows" and the future tense "will sweep," which is not appropriate for describing past actions and their sequence. Option E: has known/swept This option combines the present perfect tense "has known" with the base form "swept," which does not correctly convey the past perfect passive tense. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: knew/had been swept .
183:
D
Solution: In the sentence, "'Where does Martin come from?' 'He's Scottish,'" the present simple tense is used to ask about Martin's place of origin. The correct form for the sentence is "Where does Martin come from?" The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: do Martin come This option combines the present simple tense "do" with the base form "come," which is not grammatically correct. Option B: do Martin comes This option combines the present simple tense "do" with the present simple third-person singular form "comes," which is not appropriate for the question. Option C: does Martin comes This option uses the present simple tense "does" with the present simple third-person singular form "comes," which is also not appropriate for the question. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: does Martin come .
184:
A
Solution: In the sentence, "They were playing a football match in the evening. What do you do?" the past continuous tense "were playing" is used to describe an action that was happening in the past, and the base form "do" is used to ask about a general action. This combination of tenses is appropriate for the context. The correct form for the sentence is "They were playing a football match in the evening. What do you do?" The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb forms or tenses: Option B: Played/did This option combines the past simple tense "played" with the past simple tense "did," which does not accurately convey the sequence of events or the context of the question. Option C: Have played/did This option combines the present perfect tense "have played" with the past simple tense "did," which is not appropriate for the context. Option D: Are playing/will This option combines the present continuous tense "are playing" with the future tense "will," which does not accurately match the intended meaning of the question. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: Were playing/do .
185:
B
Solution: In the sentence, "Tim began a master's degree as soon as he returned to Canada," the past simple tense "began" is used to describe an action that happened in the past (starting a master's degree), and the past simple tense "returned" is used to describe another action that also happened in the past (coming back to Canada). The context suggests that both actions occurred sequentially. The correct form for the sentence is "Tim began a master's degree as soon as he returned to Canada." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb forms or tenses: Option A: has begun/is returning This option combines the present perfect tense "has begun" with the present continuous tense "is returning," which does not accurately convey the sequence of events in the past. Option C: is beginning/returned This option combines the present continuous tense "is beginning" with the past simple tense "returned," which is not appropriate for describing a sequence of actions in the past. Option D: was beginning/returns This option combines the past continuous tense "was beginning" with the present simple tense "returns," which is not suitable for describing past actions and their sequence. Option E: begins/has returned This option combines the present simple tense "begins" with the present perfect tense "has returned," which does not accurately convey the sequence of past actions. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: began/returned .
186:
A
Solution: In the sentence, "The managing director promoted Sid to sales manager and ever since then, he has been bossing everybody around," the past simple tense "promoted" is used to describe an action that happened in the past (the promotion of Sid to sales manager), and the present perfect continuous tense "has been bossing" is used to describe an action that started in the past and is continuing into the present (Sid's ongoing behavior of bossing others around). The context suggests a connection between the two actions. The correct form for the sentence is "The managing director promoted Sid to sales manager and ever since then, he has been bossing everybody around." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb forms or tenses: Option B: promotes/bosses This option combines the present simple tense "promotes" with the present simple tense "bosses," which does not accurately convey the sequence of events in the past. Option C: has promoted/is bossing This option combines the present perfect tense "has promoted" with the present simple tense "is bossing," which does not accurately convey the ongoing behavior described in the context. Option D: is promoting/was bossing This option combines the present continuous tense "is promoting" with the past simple tense "was bossing," which does not accurately convey the connection between the actions. Option E: was promoting/has bossed This option combines the past continuous tense "was promoting" with the present perfect tense "has bossed," which does not accurately represent the ongoing behavior described in the context. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: promoted/has been bossing .
187:
A
188:
B
189:
B
190:
D
191:
C
192:
C
193:
C
194:
D
195:
B
196:
C
197:
A
198:
B
199:
C
200:
D
201:
B
202:
A
203:
B
204:
B
205:
A
206:
C
207:
B
208:
D
209:
D
210:
B
211:
B
212:
C
213:
A
214:
C
215:
B
216:
N/A
217:
D
218:
B
219:
A
220:
A
221:
A
222:
B
223:
C
224:
D
225:
A
226:
B
227:
A
228:
B
229:
A
230:
A
231:
B
232:
A
233:
B
234:
A
235:
A
236:
C
237:
B
Solution: The sentence "Last night I ________ you, but the phone was out of order." describes a situation where the speaker attempted to contact someone by phone. The past tense form " phoned " is the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank. This indicates that the speaker made an effort to call the person, but their attempt was unsuccessful because the phone was out of order. The usage of "phoned" in the past tense accurately conveys the idea that the action was performed, even though it did not yield the intended result due to the phone's malfunction. Option A: would phone This option is incorrect. "Would phone" is not suitable in this context, as it implies a hypothetical or conditional action, rather than a past attempt to call. Option C: were going to phone This option is incorrect. "Were going to phone" indicates an intention in the past, but it does not convey that the actual action of phoning took place. Option D: did phone This option is incorrect. "Did phone" is grammatically correct, but it does not capture the fact that the attempt to phone was unsuccessful due to the phone being out of order. Option E: didn't phone This option is incorrect. "Didn't phone" implies that no attempt to call was made, which contradicts the context of the sentence where the speaker tried to call but couldn't due to the phone being out of order. The correct answer is Option B: phoned , as it accurately represents the past action of attempting to call someone, despite the unsuccessful outcome due to the malfunctioning phone.
238:
A
Solution: The sentence "You will regret for being late to the party." requires a future tense construction to convey the idea that the regretful feeling will occur in the future as a consequence of being late to the party. The most suitable option is " will regret ," which forms the future tense indicating that the feeling of regret will occur after the event. Option B: will be regretting This option is grammatically correct, but it may not be as concise as " will regret ." Both options convey a future tense meaning, but " will regret " is a more straightforward choice. Option C: have been regretting This option is incorrect because the present perfect continuous tense " have been regretting " indicates an ongoing action up to the present moment, which does not fit the context of the sentence describing a future event. Option D: regret This option is incorrect as it uses the base form of the verb "regret" without the future tense construction needed in the sentence. Option E: regretted This option is incorrect because the past tense " regretted " is not suitable for describing a future event. The correct answer is Option A: will regret , which accurately conveys the future tense and the idea that the feeling of regret will occur as a consequence of being late to the party.
239:
A
Solution: The sentence "Can you wait for me? It _________ very long." is discussing a future event and requires a negative form of the future tense. The most suitable option is " won't be ," which correctly completes the sentence by indicating that the wait will not be very long. Option B: haven't be This option is incorrect. "Haven't be" is not a grammatically correct form for this context. The correct form should use the future tense "won't be." Option C: aren't be This option is incorrect. "Aren't be" is not grammatically correct in this context. The correct form should use the future tense "won't be." Option D: didn't be This option is incorrect. "Didn't be" is not appropriate for expressing a future action. The correct form should use the future tense "won't be." The correct answer is Option A: won't be , which accurately conveys the future negative tense and completes the sentence in a grammatically correct manner.
240:
C
241:
A
Solution: The sentence "My son _________ very well at university this term because he _________ out late at night anymore." requires a combination of present and past tenses to express the idea that the son's good performance at university is influenced by the fact that he no longer stays out late at night. The most suitable option is " does/hasn't stayed ," which correctly reflects this combination of tenses. Option B: did/isn't staying This option is incorrect. "Did/isn't staying" uses past tense followed by present tense, which doesn't fit the logical flow of the sentence. Option C: has done/wasn't staying This option is incorrect. "Has done/wasn't staying" is not the appropriate tense combination for expressing the cause-and-effect relationship described in the sentence. Option D: was doing/hasn't been staying This option is incorrect. "Was doing/hasn't been staying" is not the most suitable tense combination to convey the intended meaning of the sentence. Option E: is doing/doesn't stay This option is incorrect. "Is doing/doesn't stay" uses present tense followed by present tense, which doesn't convey the desired cause-and-effect relationship between the son's actions and his performance. The correct answer is Option A: does/hasn't stayed , which accurately represents the appropriate tenses and effectively conveys the cause-and-effect relationship described in the sentence.
242:
A
Solution: In this sentence, the subject "The computer" is singular, and therefore, the appropriate verb form to use is " is ," which agrees with the singular subject. Option B: are This option is incorrect. "Are" is used with plural subjects, and it doesn't match the singular subject "The computer." Option C: it's This option is incorrect. "It's" is a contraction of "it is," and it doesn't fit grammatically in this context where a simple verb form is required. Option D: aren't This option is incorrect. "Aren't" is a contraction of "are not," and it is not appropriate for the sentence's singular subject and verb agreement. The correct answer is Option A: is , which accurately matches the singular subject "The computer" and maintains proper verb agreement.
243:
C
Solution: In this sentence, the action of seeing someone occurred in the past, specifically "last week." Therefore, the most suitable option is " came ," which is the past tense form of the verb "come." Option A: comes This option is incorrect. "Comes" is the present tense form of the verb and does not match the past timeframe indicated in the sentence. Option B: will come This option is incorrect. "Will come" is the future tense form of the verb and is not appropriate for describing an action that took place in the past. Option D: has come This option is incorrect. "Has come" is the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for indicating a specific past time reference ("last week") as required by the sentence. The correct answer is Option C: came , which accurately reflects the past tense and fits the context of the sentence referring to an action that happened in the past ("last week").
244:
C
Solution: The sentence "A black cow that ________ in the field for some time did not return home in the evening." suggests a continuous action that occurred before another past event. The most appropriate option is " had been grazing ," which indicates that the cow was engaged in the continuous action of grazing in the field for some time prior to the evening when it did not return home. Option A: grazes This option is incorrect because it uses the present tense form, which is not suitable for the past context of the sentence. Option B: was grazing This option is incorrect as it does not convey the necessary past perfect aspect of the action described in the sentence. Option D: grazed This option is incorrect because it uses the simple past tense, which does not convey the continuous and ongoing nature of the action before the specified time. The correct answer is Option C: had been grazing , which accurately reflects the past perfect continuous tense needed to convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
245:
B
Solution: The question "Where is the new student from?" seeks information about the origin of the new student. The most suitable reply is " He is from Bursa ," which directly provides the required information about the student's place of origin. Option A: He is coming from Bursa This option is incorrect because it indicates an ongoing action of the student's arrival, which is not relevant to the question about the student's origin. Option C: He can come from Bursa This option is incorrect as it suggests a possibility or ability, which is not the information requested in response to the question. Option D: He came from Bursa This option is incorrect because it uses the past tense "came," which is not appropriate for describing the current origin of the new student. The correct answer is Option B: He is from Bursa , which provides a concise and accurate response to the question about the new student's origin.
246:
B
247:
C
248:
A
249:
B
250:
D
251:
A
252:
D
253:
D
254:
C
255:
A
256:
D
257:
C
258:
C
259:
C
260:
D
261:
C
262:
C
263:
D
264:
C
265:
C
266:
A
267:
A
268:
C
269:
C
270:
A
271:
A
272:
B
273:
A
274:
B
275:
B
276:
C
277:
A
278:
C
279:
A
280:
C
281:
B
282:
C
283:
A
284:
C
285:
C
286:
A
287:
B
288:
D
289:
B
290:
C
291:
C
292:
C
293:
C
294:
N/A
295:
D
296:
B
297:
A
298:
B
299:
C
300:
B
301:
A
302:
D
303:
D
304:
A
305:
C
306:
C
307:
B
308:
D
309:
B
310:
B
311:
C
312:
B
313:
A
314:
B
315:
A
316:
B
317:
C
318:
A
319:
B
320:
B
321:
A
322:
N/A
323:
D
324:
B
325:
C
326:
C
327:
D
328:
B
Solution: To fill in the blank with the correct verb form, we need to consider the context and the time frame of the sentence. The sentence talks about an action that happened in the past and is repeated every day throughout the last week. This indicates a habitual action in the past. The correct option is Option B , " broke ." The sentence would be: "Every day last week my aunt broke a plate." This usage of the simple past tense " broke " indicates the habitual action of breaking a plate, which occurred repeatedly in the past.
329:
B
330:
C
331:
D
332:
A
333:
C
334:
C
335:
C
336:
C
337:
B
338:
N/A
339:
B
340:
D
341:
C
342:
C
343:
A
344:
A
345:
B
346:
N/A
347:
A
348:
A
349:
D
350:
A
351:
A
352:
D
353:
A
354:
B
355:
C
356:
D
357:
A
358:
C
359:
C
360:
D
361:
A
362:
B
363:
C
364:
B
Solution: In this sentence, the structure "have been working" indicates the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is formed using the present tense of the auxiliary verb "have" (I have) followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb "work." The present perfect continuous tense is used to express actions that started in the past, are still ongoing in the present, and may continue into the future.
365:
A
Solution: In this sentence, the structure "will have been writing" indicates the future perfect continuous tense. This tense is formed using the future tense of the auxiliary verb "will" followed by "have been" and the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb "write." The future perfect continuous tense is used to express actions that will be ongoing in the future and will have been happening continuously up until a specified time or event.
366:
B
Solution: In the sentence "I will represent him in court," the tense used is Simple Future . The word "will" is the auxiliary verb used to indicate the future tense. In Simple Future, we use the base form of the main verb without any inflection, and it is employed to talk about actions that will happen in the future. So, in this sentence, the action of representing "him in court" is planned for the future, making the correct answer B.
367:
D
Solution: In the sentence "I will give him a gift," the tense used is Simple Future . The word "will" is the auxiliary verb used to indicate the future tense. In Simple Future, we use the base form of the main verb without any inflection, and it is employed to talk about actions that will happen in the future. So, in this sentence, the action of giving "him a gift" is planned for the future, making the correct answer D.
368:
B
Solution: In the sentence "They are working on the project together," the tense used is Present Continuous . The words "are working" are in the present participle form (-ing) and are used to form the present continuous tense. The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or actions that are in progress around the current time. In this sentence, the action of "working on the project together" is currently happening, making the correct answer B.
369:
A
Solution: In the given options, option A represents the correct form of the Future Simple Tense. The Future Simple Tense is formed using the simple future of the verb "to be" (e.g., will be, shall be) followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb. It is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. For example, "I will be eating dinner" or "She shall be running in the marathon." Option A matches this pattern, making it the correct answer. The other options do not represent the correct structure of the Future Simple Tense.
370:
B
Solution: In the sentence "She speaks well," the tense used is Simple Present . The verb "speaks" is in its base form without any inflection, and this structure is characteristic of the Simple Present tense. The Simple Present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, or facts that are true in the present time. In this sentence, the action of "speaking well" is a regular habit or skill that the subject possesses, making the correct answer B. The other options do not match the tense used in the given sentence.
371:
B
Solution: In the sentence "She has eaten her food," the tense used is Present Perfect . The words "has eaten" are formed using the present tense of the auxiliary verb "have" (has) followed by the past participle of the main verb "eat" (eaten). The Present Perfect tense is used to indicate actions that started in the past but have a connection to the present or actions that have just been completed. In this sentence, the action of "eating her food" happened at some unspecified time in the past, but it is related to the present (the food is now eaten), making the correct answer B. The other options do not match the tense used in the given sentence.
372:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "I'll help him if he asks ," the verb "asks" is in its base form without any inflection. The use of "I'll" indicates the future intention of helping. The correct answer is C. "asks" in the present simple tense. The sentence is structured as a conditional statement, with the main clause "I'll help him" and the conditional clause "if he asks." The present simple tense is used in the conditional clause to express a possibility or likelihood of the action occurring in the future. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence. Option A is incorrect because it uses the simple present tense and not the future tense required by the main clause. Option B is in the past tense, which doesn't fit the conditional sentence structure. Option D is in the future tense, but the sentence itself already contains the future marker "I'll," making it redundant. Hence, the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is "asks" (Option C).
373:
D
Solution: In the given sentence "The war started in 1939," the verb "started" is in its past simple tense form. The sentence talks about an event (the war) that occurred in the past at a specific time, which is 1939. The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions or events that happened at a definite time in the past. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, "start," is in the present tense, which does not fit the context of the sentence referring to a past event. Option B, "will start," is in the future tense, which also does not match the timeline of the sentence. Option C, "is starting," is in the present continuous tense, which is not appropriate for describing a completed event in the past. Therefore, the correct answer is "started" (Option D).
374:
A
375:
A
376:
C
377:
B
378:
B
379:
D
380:
A
381:
D
382:
B
383:
C
384:
B
Solution: The given sentence "We thinking we should deal with the problem carefully." is grammatically incorrect because " thinking " is in the present continuous form, but there is no auxiliary verb (like " are ") to support it. In English grammar, the verb form must match the subject and the tense of the sentence. Let’s analyze the options: 1. " had thunk " (Option A) – Incorrect - " Thunk " is an incorrect past participle of " think " in standard English.
Even if it were correct, " had thunk " suggests past perfect tense, which does not fit the context of the sentence. 2. " think " (Option B) – Correct - " We " is a plural subject, so the base form " think " is the correct choice in the present simple tense.
Present simple is used for general statements, opinions, and facts, which fits this context perfectly. 3. " thinks " (Option C) – Incorrect - " Thinks " is the third-person singular form (used with " he ," " she ," or " it "). Since " we " is first-person plural, " thinks " is incorrect. 4. " will have thought " (Option D) – Incorrect - " Will have thought " is in the future perfect tense, which expresses an action that will be completed in the future before another event. This tense is unnecessary in this context. Corrected sentence:
We think we should deal with the problem carefully.
385:
C
386:
D
387:
C
388:
C
389:
A
390:
A
391:
B
392:
A
393:
D
Solution: The correct sequence is "finished / had arrived". Explanation: This sentence involves two actions in the past, where one action was completed before the other. Past Perfect Tense ("had arrived") is used to describe the action that happened first — participants arriving. Simple Past Tense ("finished") is used for the action that happened later — we finished preparations. The sentence means that by the time we completed our preparations, most participants had already arrived. Incorrect Options: Option A: have finished / had arrived – "Have finished" is present perfect, which doesn’t fit with the past perfect in the second clause. Option B: will have finished / arrive – This uses future perfect and present, which doesn't match the past context. Option C: finished / have arrived – Mixing simple past with present perfect is not appropriate for this timeline. Option E: finish / would arrive – This suggests a hypothetical or future-in-the-past situation, which is not the intended meaning. Therefore, Option D is grammatically and logically correct.
394:
A
Solution: In the given conversation, the most appropriate option to complete B's response is " I'd have a sandwich, please." "I'd have" is a contraction of "I would have," which is a polite way to express a choice or preference. B is expressing what they would like to eat, and the use of "I'd have" shows a polite request for a sandwich. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given conversation. Option B, "I had," is in the simple past tense, which does not convey a polite request for the present situation. Option C, "I'll have," is in the future tense, which is not suitable for expressing the immediate preference. Option D, "I'm having," is in the present continuous tense, which does not fit the context of making a polite request for something. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. I'd have ."
395:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "One feels that there cannot be any noticeable improvement in the human rights problem in Africa until all the African countries will overcome their economic difficulties," the correct tense forms to fill in the blanks are " cannot be " and " will overcome ." "there cannot be any noticeable improvement" - The phrase "cannot be" is in the present tense and indicates that a noticeable improvement in the human rights problem in Africa is not possible at the moment. "until all the African countries will overcome their economic difficulties" - The phrase "will overcome" is in the future tense, expressing a future action that is expected to happen. It shows that the African countries need to resolve their economic difficulties in the future for any improvement in the human rights problem to occur. Both the present tense "cannot be" and the future tense "will overcome" are appropriate here to convey the cause-and-effect relationship between the economic difficulties and the improvement in human rights. The other options do not use the correct tense forms for the given sentence. Option B, "hasn't been/had overcome," uses the present perfect and past perfect tenses, which do not fit the context of the sentence. Option C, "won't be/overcome," combines the future tense with the present tense, which is not grammatically correct. Option D, "wouldn't be/would be overcome," uses the past conditional and past tense, which is not appropriate for describing a future event. Option E, "wasn't/have overcome," uses the past tense and present perfect tense, which are not suitable in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. cannot be/will overcome .
396:
N/A
Solution: In the given sentence "People go to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier to stand in silence for a minute to honor the memory of those who were killed in wars," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " were killed ." The verb "were killed" is in the past tense and is used to refer to the action of being killed in the past. The sentence is talking about honoring the memory of individuals who lost their lives in wars, which is an event that happened in the past. Option A, "is killed," is in the present tense and does not match the context of talking about past events. Option B, "will be killed," is in the future tense, which is not appropriate for discussing events that have already occurred. Option C, "was killed," is in the singular past tense and does not agree with the plural noun "those" in the sentence. Option D, "are killed," is in the present tense and is not suitable for referring to past events. Therefore, the correct answer is " E. were killed ."
397:
D
Solution: In the given sentence "No zoologist is able to keep a gorilla under close observation in the dark jungles in which he had been living ," the most appropriate words to fill in the blanks are " is " and " had been living ." "No zoologist is able to keep a gorilla under close observation" - The verb "is" is in the present tense, and it indicates a general truth or fact about the current situation. "in the dark jungles in which he had been living " - The phrase "had been living" is in the past perfect continuous tense and indicates a past action that was ongoing before another past action. In this context, it refers to the gorilla living in the dark jungles before the observation took place. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given sentence. Option A, "was/lived," uses the simple past tense for both verbs, which does not convey the correct sequence of events. Option B, "will/will live," uses the future tense for both verbs, which is not suitable for describing past events. Option C, "had been/has lived," uses the past perfect continuous tense and the present perfect tense, but they do not match the context of the sentence. Option E, "has been/lives," uses the present perfect continuous tense and the simple present tense, which also do not fit the context. Therefore, the correct answer is " D. is/had been living .
398:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "We must do something soon before it is too late," the most suitable option to fill in the blank is " is ." The verb "is" is in the present tense and is used to express a general truth or a situation that exists in the present or near future. In this context, "is" indicates that the time when something needs to be done is approaching and it is still not too late to take action. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option A, "was," is in the past tense, which is not appropriate for expressing the urgency of the situation. Option B, "will be," is in the future tense, which does not fit the context of taking action before it is too late. Option D, "has been," uses the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for describing a future event or the urgency of the situation. Therefore, the correct answer is " C. is ."
399:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "What I am proposing is that we begin to think seriously about a thorough reform in the legal system," the most suitable options to fill in the blanks are " am proposing " and " begin ." "What I am proposing " - The phrase "am proposing" is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the present moment. The speaker is expressing their current proposal or suggestion. "that we begin to think seriously about a thorough reform in the legal system" - The verb "begin" is in the base form and refers to a future action that is expected to start soon. It suggests that the speaker wants the action of thinking seriously about reform to commence in the near future. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given sentence. Option A, "have proposed/should have begun," uses the present perfect tense and the past perfect tense, which do not match the context of expressing a current proposal and a future action. Option B, "had proposed/were beginning," uses the past perfect tense and the past continuous tense, which are not appropriate for discussing present and future actions. Option D, "was proposing/have begun," uses the past continuous tense and the present perfect tense, which do not convey the correct sequence of events. Option E, "proposed/had begun," uses the simple past tense and the past perfect tense, which do not fit the context of current proposal and future action. Therefore, the correct answer is " C. am proposing/begin ."
400:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "You should take exercise daily," the most suitable word to fill in the blank is " take ." The verb "take" is in the base form, and when used with "should," it forms a modal verb construction, indicating advice or recommendation. In this context, the sentence is suggesting that the person should make it a habit to exercise daily. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given sentence. Option A, "took," is in the simple past tense, which does not match the context of giving advice or making a general recommendation. Option B, "have taken," is in the present perfect tense, which is not appropriate for expressing a general or habitual action. Option D, "taking," is in the present participle form, which is also not suitable for conveying a piece of advice or recommendation. Therefore, the correct answer is " C. take .
401:
B
Solution: In the given sentence "They moved to London in 1995," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " moved ." The verb "moved" is in the simple past tense, and it is used to describe a completed action that took place in the past. The sentence is referring to an event that occurred in 1995 when the subject "They" relocated to London. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option A, "move," is in the base form and does not indicate a specific past action. Option C, "is moving," is in the present continuous tense, which does not match the past timeframe mentioned in the sentence. Option D, "has moved," is in the present perfect tense, which also does not fit the context of referring to a specific past event. Therefore, the correct answer is " B. moved ."
402:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "He has been watering the plants for two hours," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " watering ." The verb "watering" is in the present participle form, and it is used with the helping verb "has been" to form the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to indicate an action that started in the past, is still ongoing, and may continue into the present. In this context, it conveys that he started watering the plants in the past, and he is still doing it at the time of speaking. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option B, "watered," is in the simple past tense, which does not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Option C, "waters," is in the simple present tense and does not match the past timeframe mentioned in the sentence. Option D, "none," is not a verb and does not fit the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. watering .
403:
B
404:
D
405:
C
406:
D
407:
A
408:
N/A
409:
C
410:
B
411:
B
412:
C
413:
D
Solution: The sentence refers to an event that took place in the past, indicated by the word yesterday . The correct verb form to use is the past tense, so has been should be replaced with was . Therefore, the correct sentence is: The new art gallery was inaugurated yesterday.
414:
N/A
415:
B
416:
D
417:
C
418:
B
419:
A
420:
D
421:
B
Solution: This question is about understanding different tenses in English. Specifically, it focuses on the difference between the present perfect and simple past tenses. The first blank describes an action that happened multiple times in the past and is still relevant to the present. This is because Helen's attempts are still connected to her current situation. We use the present perfect tense for this (has/have + past participle). The second blank describes Helen's current state of mind. She hasn't given up yet . This indicates an action that continues up to the present moment. Again, we use the present perfect tense here (has/have + past participle) to show this ongoing state. Let's look at why other options are incorrect: Option A (takes/isn't giving up): Uses the simple present tense for the first part, which doesn't show that the action happened multiple times in the past. Option C (was taking/didn't give up): Uses the past continuous tense, which implies the action was in progress at a specific time in the past, not repeated multiple times. Option D (is taking/doesn't give up): Uses the present continuous tense for the first part, which doesn't reflect the completed actions of taking the test multiple times. Option E (took/wasn't giving up): Uses the simple past tense for the first part, ignoring that Helen's attempts are still relevant to the present. Therefore, only Option B correctly uses the present perfect tense in both parts to accurately reflect the meaning of the sentence.
422:
C
423:
D
424:
B
425:
B
426:
N/A
427:
C
428:
C
429:
C
430:
A
431:
A
432:
D
433:
B
434:
C
435:
B
436:
B
437:
A
438:
N/A
439:
C
440:
N/A
441:
A
442:
B
443:
D
444:
B
445:
B
446:
A
447:
N/A
448:
A
449:
A
450:
B
451:
C
452:
A
453:
D
Solution: The sentence "Look! There is a man sitting at the first table near the door. He is looking at us." describes a situation in the present moment. 1. The first blank requires the present simple tense, "is," to indicate the existence of the man sitting at the table at the current moment. 2. The second blank requires the present continuous tense, "is looking," to describe the man's ongoing action of looking at us in the present moment. Option D: is/is looking accurately conveys the present situation as described in the sentence. In Option A , "was" (past simple) is not suitable for the first blank because the context is describing a present situation, not a past one. "Looks" (present simple) is also not appropriate for the second blank because it does not convey the ongoing present action. In Option B , "had been" (past perfect) is not suitable for the first blank because the context is describing a present situation, and "looked" (past simple) is not appropriate for the second blank because it does not convey the ongoing present action. In Option C , "were" (past simple) is not suitable for the first blank because it does not match the subject "There" (singular). "Had looked" is also not suitable for the second blank because it does not convey the ongoing present action. The correct answer is Option D: is/is looking , which accurately conveys the correct tenses for the present situation described in the sentence.
454:
D
Solution: The sentence "North Korea still maintains a vast police state that includes a network of concentration camps spanning the country." describes a continuing and ongoing situation. 1. The first blank requires the present simple tense, "maintains," to indicate the current and continuous action of North Korea in keeping the vast police state. 2. The second blank requires the present simple tense, "includes," to indicate the current and continuous state of the network of concentration camps. Option D: maintains/includes accurately conveys the ongoing nature of the actions and the current situation as described in the sentence. In Option A , "was maintaining" (past continuous) is not suitable for the first blank because it does not convey the present and ongoing action. "Has included" (present perfect) is not appropriate for the second blank because it does not convey the current state of the concentration camps. In Option B , "had maintained" (past perfect) is not suitable for the first blank because it does not convey the present and ongoing action. "Would include" (conditional) is not appropriate for the second blank because it does not convey the current state of the concentration camps. In Option C , "is maintaining" (present continuous) is suitable for the first blank, but "had included" (past perfect) is not appropriate for the second blank because it does not convey the current state of the concentration camps. In Option E , "maintained" (past simple) is not suitable for the ongoing situation described in the sentence. "Will include" (future simple) is not appropriate for the second blank because it does not convey the current state of the concentration camps. The correct answer is Option D: maintains/includes , which accurately conveys the present and ongoing nature of the actions and the current situation as described in the sentence.
455:
D
Solution: The sentence "I'm too tired to walk home. I think I'll get a taxi." describes a future intention or action. The blank requires the future tense, and " I'll get " accurately conveys the idea that the speaker plans to get a taxi as a solution to being too tired to walk home. In Option A , "I have got" (present perfect) is not suitable for describing a future action. In Option B , "I am getting" (present continuous) is not appropriate for describing a future action. In Option C , "I got" (past simple) is not suitable for describing a future action. The correct answer is Option D: I'll get , which accurately conveys the future intention of getting a taxi as described in the sentence.
456:
A
Solution: The sentence "The hens would not have got into the house if you had shut the door." is a conditional sentence that expresses a hypothetical situation in the past. It uses the third conditional form, which requires the past perfect tense in the if-clause ("if you had shut the door") and the conditional perfect tense in the main clause ("would not have got"). In Option B , "did not get" (simple past) does not fit the conditional structure of the sentence. In Option C , "does not get" (present tense) is not appropriate for describing a hypothetical past situation. In Option D , "not got" (incorrect form) is grammatically incorrect and does not fit the structure of the sentence. The correct answer is Option A: would not have got , which accurately conveys the third conditional structure and the hypothetical situation described in the sentence.
457:
C
Solution: The sentence "He has called out to him." uses the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "has" (or "have") followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used to indicate an action that was completed in the past but has relevance to the present moment. In this sentence, "has called" indicates that the action of calling out occurred in the past, but there is a connection to the present time (the act of calling out has an impact on the present situation). In the other options: Option A: Simple Past: This tense is used to describe completed actions in the past without a connection to the present. ("He called out to him.") Option B: Past Perfect: This tense is used to show an action that was completed before another action in the past. ("He had called out to him.") Option D: Present Perfect Continuous: This tense is used to describe ongoing or continuous actions that started in the past and continue into the present. ("He has been calling out to him.") The correct answer is Option C: Present Perfect , which accurately describes the tense used in the given sentence.
458:
B
Solution: The sentence "He is playing tennis." uses the present continuous tense. The present continuous tense is formed by using the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the present participle of the main verb. It is used to describe actions that are happening at the time of speaking or around the current time. In this sentence, "is playing" indicates that the action of playing tennis is currently happening or in progress. In the other options: Option A: plays (simple present) indicates a habitual or regular action, but it doesn't convey the current ongoing nature of the action. Option C: played (simple past) is not appropriate for describing an action that is happening at the current moment. Option D: has been playing (present perfect continuous) is not suitable for describing a specific ongoing action at the present moment. The correct answer is Option B: is playing , which accurately conveys the current ongoing action of playing tennis.
459:
C
Solution: The sentence "Look at the little boys! They are playing with stones." uses the present continuous tense. The present continuous tense is formed by using the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the present participle of the main verb. It is used to describe actions that are happening at the time of speaking or around the current time. In this sentence, "are playing" indicates that the action of playing with stones is currently happening or in progress. In the other options: Option A: play (simple present) indicates a habitual or regular action, but it doesn't convey the current ongoing nature of the action. Option B: will play (future tense) is not appropriate for describing an action that is happening at the current moment. Option D: is playing (incorrect form) is not the correct subject-verb agreement. The correct answer is Option C: are playing , which accurately conveys the current ongoing action of the little boys playing with stones.
460:
C
Solution: The sentence "The population of the world is rising very fast." uses the present continuous tense. The present continuous tense is formed by using the present tense of the verb "to be" (is) followed by the present participle of the main verb (rising). It is used to describe actions that are happening at the time of speaking or around the current time. In this sentence, "is rising" indicates that the action of the world's population increasing is currently happening or in progress, as indicated by the hint "Happening right now." In the other options: Option A: rise (simple present) is not suitable for indicating an ongoing action happening right now. Option B: rises (simple present) is not suitable for indicating an ongoing action happening right now. Option D: rose (past tense) is not suitable for indicating an ongoing action happening right now. The correct answer is Option C: is rising , which accurately conveys the current ongoing action of the world's population increasing.
461:
B
Solution: The sentence "They've invited me to their house. They will be offended if I don't go." uses the future tense. The future tense is formed using the auxiliary verb "will" followed by the base form of the main verb (be). It is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. In this sentence, "will be" indicates that the feeling of being offended will occur in the future if the speaker doesn't go to their house, as implied by the context of the sentence. In the other options: Option A: are being (present continuous) is not suitable for indicating a future consequence of not going to their house. Option C: are (simple present) is not suitable for indicating a future consequence of not going to their house. Option D: have been (present perfect) is not suitable for indicating a future consequence of not going to their house. The correct answer is Option B: will be , which accurately conveys the future consequence of the potential offense if the speaker doesn't go to their house.
462:
A
463:
D
464:
A
465:
D
466:
A
467:
B
468:
B
469:
B
470:
A
471:
C
472:
B
473:
B
474:
D
475:
C
476:
B
477:
A
478:
A
479:
D
480:
C
481:
A
482:
C
483:
C
484:
N/A
485:
A
486:
D
487:
D
488:
B
489:
C
490:
C
491:
B
492:
C
493:
C
494:
D
495:
A
496:
C
497:
B
498:
A
499:
A
500:
D
501:
A
502:
A
503:
D
Solution: The correct answer is D: Visiting Here's why: The verb "enjoy" is often followed by a gerund . A gerund is a verb ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun. Therefore, we need to use the "-ing" form of the verb "visit". Let's look at the other options: A: To visit - This is an infinitive form of the verb. While infinitives can sometimes follow verbs, "enjoy" usually takes a gerund. B: For visiting - The word "for" is unnecessary and makes the sentence sound awkward. C: In visiting - The word "in" is also unnecessary and not grammatically correct in this context. So, the sentence "I always enjoy visiting friends" is the most grammatically correct and natural-sounding option.
504:
C
505:
B
506:
D
507:
D
508:
B
509:
D
510:
B
511:
B
512:
B
513:
A
514:
B
515:
A
516:
B
517:
B
518:
B
519:
C
520:
A
521:
N/A
522:
D
523:
A
524:
B
525:
A
526:
A
527:
C
528:
C
529:
A
530:
A
531:
C
532:
C
533:
C
534:
D
535:
A
536:
B
537:
D
538:
B
539:
D
540:
B
541:
B
542:
A
543:
A
544:
D
545:
B
546:
B
547:
B
Solution: strong>Past Perfect Tense is used to express an action that was completed before another past action. In this case, Mr. Clark worked in a bank for 15 years and then gave it up. To show that his working period in the bank was completed before he gave it up, the past perfect tense is appropriate. Option B: had worked correctly indicates that the action of working in the bank was completed before another past event (giving it up). Options A, C, and D do not convey this sequence of events correctly.
548:
C
549:
A
550:
B
551:
A
552:
B
553:
C
554:
C
555:
A
556:
N/A
557:
B
558:
C
559:
D
560:
A
561:
B
Solution: In this sentence, we are talking about an action that happened in the recent past and its relevance to the present moment. The correct tense to use in this context is the present perfect tense, which is formed by using "has/have" + the past participle of the verb. So, "has gone" is the correct choice for the first blank. It indicates that Rama left for shopping in the recent past, and this action has some connection or relevance to the present moment. For the second blank, "for shopping" is the appropriate phrase to complete the sentence, as it explains the reason for Rama's absence. Option B: Has/gone is the correct choice for both blanks, making it the right answer.
562:
C
563:
B
564:
B
Solution: In the given sentence, the correct verb form to use is "want." The subject "police" is a plural noun, so it requires a plural verb form. Therefore, the correct completion is: "The police want to interview two men about the robbery last week."
565:
D
566:
C
567:
B
Solution: The question asks you to choose the correct tense to describe an action that happened in the past. The sentence starts with "I went to the gym," which tells us the action already happened. The second part needs a verb that shows what happened after going to the gym. Let's look at the options: Option A: will play - This is future tense, meaning the action will happen later. This doesn't fit because the sentence describes a past event. Option B: played - This is past simple tense, perfectly describing an action completed in the past. This is the correct answer. Option C: have played - This is present perfect tense, suggesting an action completed at some point before now, but with relevance to the present. This doesn't precisely fit the timeline of the sentence. Option D: were playing - This is past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past. While you might have been playing volleyball *during* your time at the gym, the sentence doesn't imply this continuous action. Therefore, the most suitable option is " played " because it clearly indicates a completed action in the past, after the speaker went to the gym.
568:
D
569:
B
570:
A
571:
C
572:
N/A
573:
B
574:
B
575:
A
576:
A
577:
D
578:
A
579:
B
580:
D
581:
A
582:
A
583:
A
584:
D
585:
C
586:
A
587:
A
588:
C
589:
D
590:
C
591:
C
592:
C
593:
B
594:
C
595:
C
596:
A
597:
C
598:
D
599:
B
600:
A
601:
D
602:
A
603:
A
604:
D
605:
D
606:
B
607:
C
608:
A
609:
A
610:
B
611:
B
Solution: The correct answer is B: will have been flying . Let's break down why: This question tests your understanding of future perfect continuous tense . The future perfect continuous tense describes an action that will have been in progress for a period of time at a specific point in the future. The phrase "By this time tomorrow" indicates a specific point in the future. The phrase "for nineteen hours" indicates a duration of time. Therefore, we need a tense that shows an action continuing up to a point in the future. Option A: will be flying is the future continuous tense. It describes an action in progress at a specific time in the future, but doesn't emphasize the duration. Option B: will have been flying is the future perfect continuous tense. It correctly shows that Annie's flying will have been ongoing for 19 hours by the time tomorrow comes. Option C: flies is the simple present tense. It is incorrect because it doesn't refer to the future. Option D: will fly is the simple future tense. It describes a single action in the future, not a continuous action. Option E: is going to fly is the future tense (be going to). It is close, but it does not show the duration of the flight as accurately as the future perfect continuous. Therefore, only "will have been flying" correctly conveys that the action of flying will have been in progress for a continuous duration of 19 hours by a specific time in the future ("by this time tomorrow").
612:
C
613:
D
614:
B
615:
A
616:
D
617:
A, G
618:
C
619:
C
620:
N/A
621:
D
Solution: When asking about someone's plans or arrangements for the future, the appropriate tense to use is the present continuous tense. The present continuous tense is used to talk about future events that have already been planned or decided. In this context, your friend has already made plans to go to the party tonight, so you are inquiring about their decision regarding what they will be wearing. Therefore, the correct question to ask is: What are you going to wear?
622:
A
Solution: The correct option is Option A: felt . In the context of the sentence, the use of the past tense "felt" is appropriate. It indicates that during the person's teenage years, they experienced a particular feeling or emotion. The sentence structure suggests a past action or state. The other options are not correct: Option B: was is not the correct choice as it doesn't properly complete the sentence. Option C: had felt uses the past perfect tense, which is not necessary in this context. Option D: am is in the present tense, which is not suitable for describing past actions during teenage years. Option E: have been is in the present perfect tense, which is also not suitable for the past timeframe mentioned in the sentence.
623:
A
Solution: The sentence describes an action that was happening continuously in the past until another action occurred. The past perfect continuous tense (had been flashing) is used to indicate that the petrol warning light was flashing for a duration of time before the second action happened. The simple past tense (reached) is used for the action that occurred after the continuous action. Therefore, the correct sentence is: The petrol warning light had been flashing for half an hour before we reached a petrol station.
624:
A
Solution: The sentence refers to an event that took place in the past, specifically 3 years ago. Past simple tense is used to describe actions or events that happened at a specific time in the past. The subject "The Flash's concert" is singular, so the correct verb form is "was." Therefore, the correct sentence is: The Flash's concert was fantastic 3 years ago.
625:
D
Solution: The sentence talks about a general truth or a common situation, so we should use the present tense . Let's look at the options: * Option A: "aren't recycling/wasted" - "aren't recycling" could work, but "wasted" is past tense, not present, and doesn't fit the general truth idea. * Option B: "didn't recycle/waste" - Both verbs are in the past tense. It implies a completed action in the past, which doesn't fit the general truth. * Option C: "haven't been recycling/were wasting" - "haven't been recycling" describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present. It doesn't make sense. Also, "were wasting" is past continuous, which again does not fit the context. * Option D: "don't recycle/are wasting" - "don't recycle" shows a general behavior, and "are wasting" indicates a continuous action happening now as a result of not recycling. This makes sense. * Option E: "haven't recycled/wasted" - "haven't recycled" is present perfect, implying a finished action with relevance to the present. "wasted" is in the past. It does not fit the context. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. People who don't recycle items like bottles and cans are wasting the world's resources.
626:
A
Solution: In this sentence, we are referring to a past action that occurred yesterday. The sentence requires a past tense form of the verb "steal" to indicate the action that happened in the past. The correct sentence should be: "Mr. Gupta's servant stole the money yesterday." This usage correctly indicates the past tense of the action.
627:
A
Solution: In this sentence, we are talking about the current state of water at a specific temperature (100 degrees Celsius). The present continuous tense "is boiling" is appropriate because it indicates that the water is currently in the process of boiling at that temperature. The correct sentence should be: "Water at a temperature of 100 o C is boiling ." This usage effectively conveys the ongoing action of boiling at the given temperature.
628:
D
Solution: In this sentence, we are responding to a past action that occurred yesterday. The question is framed in the past simple tense ("Did the company test the equipment yesterday?"). The correct response should also be in the past simple tense to maintain tense consistency. The correct sentence should be: "Yes, it was tested ." This usage appropriately indicates that the equipment underwent testing in the past, aligning with the tense of the question.
629:
B
630:
A
631:
D
632:
D
633:
D
634:
D
635:
C
636:
D
637:
D
638:
C
639:
A
640:
B
641:
C
642:
N/A
643:
C
644:
D
645:
B
646:
C
647:
N/A
648:
C
649:
D
650:
A
651:
B
652:
C
653:
D
654:
D
655:
D
656:
A
657:
A
658:
B
659:
B
660:
A
661:
B
662:
A
663:
B
664:
A
665:
C
666:
A
667:
A
668:
A
669:
D
670:
D
671:
A
672:
B
673:
A
674:
A
675:
A
676:
B
677:
B
678:
A
679:
B
680:
B
681:
N/A
682:
C
683:
C
684:
B
685:
D
686:
D
687:
N/A
688:
D
689:
A
690:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "The average surface temperature of earth has increased more than 1 degree Fahrenheit since 1900," the most appropriate option to fill in the blank is " has increased ." The verb phrase "has increased" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to indicate an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. In this context, it expresses the ongoing impact of the increase in the average surface temperature of the Earth since 1900. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option B, "is increasing," is in the present continuous tense, which does not convey the continuous nature of the increase from the past to the present. Option C, "had increased," is in the past perfect tense, which does not match the time frame of the sentence (since 1900). Option D, "is going to increase," is in the future tense, which does not fit the context of the sentence describing an increase that has already occurred. Option E, "ha's been increasing," contains an error with the contraction "ha's" instead of "has" and also uses the present perfect continuous tense, which is not the appropriate tense for this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. has increased ."
691:
B
Solution: In the given sentence "She went to the market just now," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " went ." The verb "went" is in the simple past tense, and it is used to describe an action that happened in the past at a specific point in time. The sentence indicates that she completed the action of going to the market just a short while ago. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option A, "goes," is in the simple present tense and does not match the past timeframe mentioned in the sentence. Option C, "is going," is in the present continuous tense, which does not convey a completed action in the past. Option D, "going," is a gerund form and is not a suitable verb form for this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " B. went ."
692:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "He had difficulty on the last test he took," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " had ." The verb "had" is in the past tense and is used to indicate an action that occurred in the past. In this context, it signifies that he experienced difficulty on the last test he took, which is now completed and in the past. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option B, "has," is in the present tense and does not match the past timeframe mentioned in the sentence. Option C, "is having," is in the present continuous tense, which does not fit the context of describing a past event. Option D, "will have," is in the future tense, which is also not appropriate for describing a past action. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. had ."
693:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "I saw the man falling from the first floor," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " falling ." The verb "falling" is in the present participle form, and it is used to describe an action that was in progress at the time of observation. The sentence indicates that the person was in the process of falling from the first floor when the speaker saw him. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option A, "To fall," is in the infinitive form and does not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Option B, "Fell," is in the simple past tense, which does not match the present participle "saw" used in the sentence. Option D, "Fallen," is in the past participle form and is not suitable for describing the action happening at the time of observation. Therefore, the correct answer is " C. Falling ."
694:
D, G
Solution: In the given options, all sentences except option D are in the simple future tense. Option A: "Shall I open the window?" - This sentence is in the simple future tense and is formed using the modal verb "shall" to make a polite offer or suggestion in the future. Option B: "You will do exactly as John says." - This sentence is in the simple future tense and uses the modal verb "will" to express a future action. Option C: "He'll carry your luggage for you." - This sentence is in the simple future tense and uses the contracted form of "will" (he'll) to indicate a future action. However, option D "You should have studied for your exams" is not in the simple future tense. It is in the present perfect tense, formed by using the modal verb "should have" to express regret or advice about a past action. In this case, the advice is about something that should have been done in the past (studying for exams) but was not done. Therefore, the correct answer is option D, and the sentences in the simple future tense are A, B, and C.
695:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "Sue has applied for the job but she isn't very well qualified for it. I will be surprised if she gets it," the most appropriate words to fill in the blanks are " will be " and " gets ." The first blank "I will be surprised" is in the future tense and expresses a future possibility or prediction. The speaker is talking about their future state of being surprised if a certain condition is met. The second blank "if she gets it" is also in the simple future tense, and it complements the first blank. It refers to the future possibility of Sue obtaining the job she applied for. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given sentence. Option A, "is, will get," does not match the future tense context of the sentence. Option B, "have been, have got," uses present perfect tense, which is not suitable for expressing future possibilities. Option D, "will be, will get," unnecessarily repeats the modal verb "will" in the second blank, making it redundant. Therefore, the correct answer is " C. will be, gets ."
696:
B
Solution: In the given sentence "I didn't see much of the film because I fell asleep halfway through," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " didn't see ." The sentence is in the past tense, and the speaker is referring to a specific action in the past (watching the film). "Didn't see" is the contracted form of "did not see," which is used to indicate the negative past tense, stating that the speaker did not perform the action of seeing much of the film. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option A, "had seen," is in the past perfect tense, which is not suitable for this sentence because it would imply an action that occurred before another past action. Option C, "wasn't seen," is in the passive voice, which does not fit the context of the sentence. Option D, "saw," is in the simple past tense, but it does not convey the negative aspect required by the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " B. didn't see ."
697:
B
Solution: In the given sentence "I wish you were here now. I miss you a lot," the most suitable word to complete the sentence is " were ." The sentence is in the subjunctive mood, which is used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, or things that are contrary to reality. When expressing a wish for something that is not true in the present, the subjunctive form of the verb is used. In this case, "were" is the subjunctive form of the verb "to be" for the pronoun "you." The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option A, "Are," is in the present tense and does not convey the desired sense of a wish for something contrary to reality. Option C, "Had been," is in the past perfect tense, which is not appropriate for expressing a wish in the present. Option D, "Will be," is in the future tense, which is also not suitable for expressing a wish about the present. Therefore, the correct answer is " B. Were ."
698:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "In cold climates people like sitting in the sun," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " like ." The sentence is in the present tense, and "like" is the correct verb form to agree with the plural subject "people." The word "people" is a plural noun, so the verb should also be in the plural form, which is "like" for the third person plural. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option B, "likes," is incorrect because it is in the singular form and does not agree with the plural subject. Option C, "are liking," is in the present continuous tense, which is not suitable for this sentence because it implies an ongoing action. Option D, "do like," is in the present tense, but it is unnecessarily using the auxiliary verb "do," which is not required in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. like ."
699:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "I will study hard until I crack the MBA entrance examinations," the most appropriate option to complete the sentence correctly is " will study ." The sentence is in the future tense, and the phrase "until I crack the MBA entrance examinations" suggests a continuous effort in the future. The use of "will study" indicates the speaker's intention to study hard in the future with the goal of cracking the MBA entrance examinations. The other options do not convey the correct sense for the given sentence. Option B, "Am studying," is in the present continuous tense, which does not fit well with the future-oriented meaning of the sentence. Option C, "Was studying," is in the past continuous tense, which is not appropriate for expressing a future plan. Option D, "Study," is in the simple present tense, but it does not express the continuous effort and determination that the sentence implies. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. Will study ."
700:
B
Solution: Understanding the Question: This question tests your knowledge of verb tenses. We need to choose the correct tense for the verbs "leave" and "make" to accurately reflect Marry's statement. Analyzing the Options: The first blank describes Marry's action of leaving George. The second blank describes George's ongoing action of making Marry's life miserable. Option A (has been leaving/makes): "Has been leaving" suggests an ongoing action that started in the past and continues up to the present, but this is less suitable here since Marry is already leaving or has left completely. "Makes" describes a habitual action, which might fit the context depending on the situation. Option B (has left/is making): "Has left" indicates a completed action in the past, this implies she's already separated from George. "Is making" describes an action happening now - which fits well if George is still making her life miserable at the current moment. This is a strong contender. Option C (leaves/was making): "Leaves" describes a habitual action, but doesn't capture the feeling of a completed departure. "Was making" describes a past action that is completed, implying George no longer makes her life miserable, but it does not fit with the current situation. Option D (is leaving/has made): "Is leaving" suggests Marry is in the process of leaving. But it is not a completed action. "Has made" indicates a completed action in the past, suggesting George's actions are finished. Option E (was leaving/has made): "Was leaving" indicates a past action that has already ended. It shows that the action of leaving was in progress before another action took place. "Has made" describes a completed action in the past. The Correct Answer: The best option is B (has left/is making) . This combination accurately reflects that Marry has completed the action of leaving George and that George's action of making her life miserable is ongoing (or, at least, still relevant in her statement).
701:
C
702:
C
703:
D
704:
B
705:
A
706:
B
707:
B
708:
C
709:
B
710:
B
711:
A
712:
B
713:
C
714:
C
715:
C
716:
C
717:
C
718:
B
719:
A
720:
N/A
721:
B
722:
B
723:
B
724:
A
725:
N/A
726:
A
727:
D
728:
A
729:
C
730:
D
731:
A
732:
C
733:
A
734:
C
735:
A
736:
C
737:
D
738:
C
739:
A
740:
C
741:
B
742:
C
743:
B
744:
D
745:
B
746:
B
747:
A
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:
A
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:
B
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:
D
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 .
751:
B
Solution: In the sentence, "Why didn't you come yesterday? We could have had a good time," the past tense form "didn't" and the modal verb "could have had" are used to describe actions that were not completed in the past and their potential outcomes. The correct form for the sentence is "Why didn't you come yesterday? We could have had a good time." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb forms or modal verbs: Option A: don't/can have This option uses the present tense "don't" and the present tense "can have," which are not appropriate for describing past actions. Option C: will/might have This option uses the future tense "will" and the modal verb "might have," which do not match the past tense context of the sentence. Option D: doesn't/will have This option uses the present tense "doesn't" and the future tense "will have," which are not suitable for describing past actions. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: didn't/could have had .
752:
C
Solution: In the sentence, "He took an aspirin half an hour ago," the past simple tense is used to describe an action that was completed in the past. The correct form for the sentence is "He took an aspirin half an hour ago." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: takes This option uses the present simple tense, which is not appropriate for describing a past action that was completed. Option B: is taking This option uses the present continuous tense, which is not suitable for describing a specific action that occurred in the past. Option D: taken This option uses the past participle form of the verb "take," which is not appropriate for the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: took .
753:
C
Solution: In the sentence, "He went out five minutes ago," the past simple tense is used to describe an action that was completed in the past. The correct form for the sentence is "He went out five minutes ago." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: has gone This option uses the present perfect tense, which is not appropriate for describing a specific action that occurred and was completed five minutes ago. Option B: had gone This option uses the past perfect tense, which is not necessary in this context. The simple past tense is sufficient to convey the meaning of the sentence. Option D: none of these This option implies that none of the given options are correct, but in fact, Option C: went is the correct answer. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: went .
754:
B
Solution: In the sentence, "I have been working on this project for months without success," the present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment. The correct form for the sentence is "I have been working on this project for months without success." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: Have been worked This option uses the past participle form "have been worked," which is incorrect for expressing ongoing actions. Option C: Would have working This option is not grammatically correct and lacks the proper verb form. Option D: Had worked This option uses the past perfect tense "had worked," which does not convey the ongoing nature of the action up to the present. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: Have been working .
755:
B
Solution: In the sentence, "I'll stay home if it rains ," the present simple tense is used to describe a future condition. The use of the present simple tense in this context is called the zero conditional, which expresses general truths or real situations. It indicates that if a certain condition (rain) occurs, a specific result (staying home) will follow. The correct form for the sentence is "I'll stay home if it rains ." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense: Option A: rained This option uses the past tense, which is not appropriate for describing a future condition. Option C: will rain This option uses the future tense, but the zero conditional does not require the use of "will" for the condition clause. Option D: won't rain This option uses a negative future tense, which is not suitable for expressing a future condition in the zero conditional. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: rains .
756:
A
757:
B
758:
B
759:
B
760:
D
761:
A
762:
B
763:
B
764:
N/A
765:
A
766:
B
767:
B
768:
D
769:
C
770:
C
771:
B
772:
A
773:
D
774:
B
775:
A
776:
B
777:
B
778:
B
779:
B
780:
B
781:
B
782:
D
783:
B
784:
D
785:
C
786:
D
787:
D
788:
D
789:
D
790:
B
791:
A
792:
D
793:
N/A
794:
A
795:
B
796:
D
797:
N/A
798:
A
799:
C
800:
A
801:
N/A
802:
B
803:
A
804:
C
805:
D
806:
D
807:
A
808:
D
809:
A
810:
A
811:
B
812:
C
813:
A
814:
B
815:
C
816:
B
817:
B
818:
A
819:
A
820:
B
821:
N/A
822:
D
823:
A
824:
D
825:
N/A
826:
C
827:
C
828:
B
829:
D
830:
C
831:
C
832:
C
833:
C
834:
C
835:
C
836:
C
837:
D
838:
B
839:
C
840:
C
841:
A
842:
A
843:
D
844:
D
845:
B
846:
C
Solution: In this situation, where a friend offers you a lift but you decide to walk instead, the most appropriate response is "I think I'll walk." This uses the contraction of "I will" to indicate your decision to walk in the future. It is a polite way of declining the offer and explaining your choice. The other options are not as suitable for this context: Option A: I think I have walked. This uses the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for expressing a future decision in this situation. Option B: I think I'd walk. This uses the contraction of "I would," which is less appropriate than "I will" for expressing your decision in response to your friend's offer. Option D: I think I am walking. This uses the present continuous tense, which is not suitable for expressing a future decision in this context. The correct answer is Option C: I think I'll walk. , which effectively communicates your decision to walk instead of taking the offered lift.
847:
A
Solution: n the first part of the sentence, "Last year Sonny ran four miles each morning before breakfast," the simple past tense ( ran ) is used to indicate an action completed in the past. In the second part of the sentence, "but he has been walking around the block each morning instead since his heart attack," the present perfect continuous tense ( has been walking ) is used to describe an ongoing action that started in the past and has relevance in the present. The correct combination is ran, has been walking in Option A.
848:
A
Solution: In the sentence, "I've invited Sue to the party but I don't think she will come ," the future tense is used to indicate an action that is expected to happen in the future. The phrase "I don't think she will come" suggests a prediction about Sue's attendance at the party. This form of the future tense is commonly used to express beliefs or expectations about future events. Now, let's examine why the other options are incorrect: Option B: is coming This option uses the present continuous tense, which indicates an action that is happening at the moment or around the present time. However, the sentence is discussing a future event (Sue's attendance at the party), so the present continuous tense is not suitable here. Option C: have come This option uses the present perfect tense, which typically indicates an action that happened at an unspecified time before the present. However, the sentence is about a future event, so the present perfect tense is not appropriate in this context. Option D: came This option uses the simple past tense, which refers to an action that occurred and was completed in the past. Since the sentence is discussing a future event (Sue's potential attendance at the party), the simple past tense is not the correct choice. In summary, the correct answer is Option A: will come because it accurately conveys the future action of Sue's attendance at the party. The other options use tenses that are not suitable for discussing a future event in this context.
849:
B
Solution: The correct answer is Option B: was looking . The sentence is in the past tense, and the action of the bird looking curiously at me is portrayed as an ongoing action that happened at the same time as the action of him meeting me. Therefore, the past continuous tense "was looking" is the most appropriate choice to convey this sense of simultaneity. The other options are not correct: A. looks (Incorrect) - This is in the present simple tense and does not match the context of the past event described. C. has been looking (Incorrect) - This is in the present perfect continuous tense and is not suitable for describing an action in the past. D. would look (Incorrect) - This is the conditional tense and is not appropriate for the context of the sentence.
850:
C
Solution: The correct answer is Option C: are remembered . The sentence is in the present tense, and the word "heroes" is a plural subject. Therefore, the appropriate verb form is "are remembered" to match the plural subject and convey the idea that heroes are currently being remembered by people.
The other options are not correct: A. "is remembered" (Incorrect) - This is in the singular form and does not match the plural subject "heroes." B. "was remembered" (Incorrect) - This is in the past tense and does not match the present tense context of the sentence. D. "had been remembered" (Incorrect) - This is in the past perfect tense and is not appropriate for the present tense context of the sentence.
851:
B
Solution: The correct answer is Option B: Where are you going to stay? . The given hints in brackets are "where/go - stay," and the provided answer "In a hotel" corresponds to the question about the future plan of staying somewhere. The appropriate question form to ask about future plans is using the present continuous tense. The other options are not correct: A. "Where you would go to stay?" (Incorrect) - This question lacks the proper verb tense and structure to inquire about future plans. C. "Where were you going to stay?" (Incorrect) - This question is in the past tense and does not match the context of asking about future plans. D. "Where was you going to stay?" (Incorrect) - The correct form should be "were you" instead of "was you" for subject-verb agreement in the past tense. Additionally, the question should use the present continuous tense for future plans.
852:
A
Solution: The correct answer is Option A: were playing . In this sentence, the past continuous tense "were playing" is appropriate because it indicates an ongoing action in the past. The phrase "when I saw them" indicates that the action was in progress at a specific point in the past. The other options are not correct: B. "played" (Incorrect) - This option uses the simple past tense, which does not convey the ongoing nature of the action. C. "play" (Incorrect) - This option uses the simple present tense, which is not suitable for describing an action that was happening at a specific point in the past. D. "are playing" (Incorrect) - This option uses the present continuous tense, which is not appropriate for describing a past action.
853:
A
Solution: In the sentence, "When did Fatih Sultan conquer Istanbul? Istanbul was conquered by Fatih Sultan in 1453," the past tense passive voice is used to describe an action that was performed on the subject (Istanbul). This construction indicates that Istanbul was the object of the action of being conquered. The correct form for the sentence is "Istanbul was conquered by Fatih Sultan in 1453." The other options are not suitable because they do not accurately convey the intended meaning: Option B: conquered This option uses the simple past tense and does not use the passive voice. It does not indicate that Istanbul was the object of the action of being conquered. Option C: be conquered This option is in the infinitive form and does not create a grammatically correct sentence in this context. Option D: is conquered This option uses the present tense and is not appropriate for describing an action that occurred in the past. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: was conquered .
854:
D
Solution: In the sentence, "I shall leave as soon as I have finished my work," the future tense is used to indicate an action that will happen after another action is completed. The use of "shall" in this context is appropriate for expressing a future action. The correct form for the sentence is "I shall leave as soon as I have finished my work." The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct future tense forms: Option A: Leave This option uses the present tense, which does not convey the future action indicated in the sentence. Option B: Shall leaving This option is not grammatically correct and does not use the correct tense forms. Option C: Am going to leaving This option uses the "going to" future tense, but the form is incorrect. It should be "am going to leave" to be grammatically correct. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: Shall leave .
855:
D
856:
B
857:
A
858:
D
859:
C
860:
D
861:
B
862:
A
863:
A
864:
D
865:
A
866:
D
867:
A
868:
N/A
Solution: Correct Sentence: How bad that game is! I'm sure our team will be beaten in this match. In this sentence, "will be beaten" is used to predict the outcome of the game based on the current bad performance. The future passive tense "will be beaten" correctly conveys the expectation that the team is going to lose. Incorrect Options: Option A: is beaten This option is incorrect because "is beaten" refers to a present state, not a future prediction. It does not fit the context of predicting the result of the match. Option B: has been beaten This option is incorrect because "has been beaten" refers to a past action completed in the present, indicating that the match has already been lost, which contradicts the context of making a prediction about the future. Option C: was beaten This option is incorrect because "was beaten" refers to a past event, not a future outcome. It does not fit the context of discussing the current game and predicting the result. Option D: will have been beaten This option is incorrect because "will have been beaten" is used for future perfect tense, which is not appropriate here. It implies the game will already be over at a future point, which is not the intended prediction. Example of correct usage: How bad that game is! I'm sure our team will be beaten in this match. This construction accurately predicts the future outcome of the game based on the current situation, using the correct future passive form "will be beaten".
869:
A
870:
B
871:
C
872:
C
Solution: In this context, Bob is referring to an action that occurred in the past, specifically a week ago. Therefore, the most appropriate tense to use is the simple past tense, saw , as it indicates a completed action in the past.
873:
A
874:
B
875:
C
876:
B
877:
C
878:
C
879:
B
880:
A
881:
B
882:
D
883:
D
884:
C
885:
B
886:
C
887:
C
888:
N/A
889:
C
890:
B
891:
B
892:
D
893:
B
894:
B
895:
D
896:
B
897:
C
898:
C
899:
B
900:
B
901:
B
902:
A
903:
C
904:
A
905:
C
906:
A
907:
C
908:
C
909:
A
910:
B
911:
C
Solution: In the given sentence, the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is "often cooked." This choice maintains the correct tense agreement and fits the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct completion is: "He often cooked his own meals while his wife was at her mother's."
912:
D
913:
B
914:
D
915:
D
916:
A
917:
C
918:
B
919:
C
920:
A
921:
N/A
922:
C
923:
C
924:
B
925:
B
926:
C
927:
N/A
928:
C
929:
A
930:
N/A
931:
D
932:
B
933:
A
934:
C
935:
B
936:
B
937:
A
938:
A
939:
D
940:
B
941:
C
942:
D
943:
D
944:
B
945:
C
946:
B
947:
C
948:
D
949:
B
950:
C
951:
A
952:
B
953:
D
954:
C
955:
A
956:
C
957:
A
958:
C
959:
B
960:
B
961:
N/A
962:
A
963:
B
964:
D
965:
C
966:
N/A
967:
B
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:
A
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:
A
970:
D
971:
A
972:
B
973:
C
974:
D
975:
A
976:
A
977:
B
978:
B
979:
B
980:
A
981:
C
982:
N/A
983:
A
984:
A
985:
B
986:
D
987:
A
988:
B
989:
A
990:
A
991:
C
992:
A
993:
D
994:
B
995:
D
996:
A
997:
C
998:
B
999:
B
1000:
C
1001:
A
1002:
B
Solution: In the given dialogue "Where were you born?" "I was born in India," the words "were" and "was" are the most appropriate to fill in the blanks. "Where were you born?" - "were" is the past tense form of the verb "be," used with plural subjects like "you." "I was born in India." - "was" is the past tense form of the verb "be," used with singular subjects like "I." The dialogue is discussing past events, so the past tense forms "were" and "was" are used to match the context. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given dialogue. Option A, "Are / am," uses the present tense forms, which are not suitable for past events. Option C, "Were / were," uses the past tense forms for both subjects, which is grammatically incorrect since the subject "I" requires the singular form "was." Option D, "Was / were," uses the past tense form for the first subject but incorrectly uses the past tense form for the second subject as well. Therefore, the correct answer is "B. were / was.
1003:
D
Solution: In the given sentence "In 1992 I cooked for the Italian President when he came to France," the words "cooked" and "came" are the most appropriate to fill in the blanks. "I cooked for the Italian President" - "cooked" is the past tense form of the verb "cook," which is used to indicate an action that happened and was completed in the past. "when he came to France" - "came" is also the past tense form of the verb "come," which correctly describes an action that occurred in the past. The sentence is talking about events that happened in 1992, so the past tense forms "cooked" and "came" are the appropriate choices for this context. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given sentence. Option A, "cooked / has come," uses a mix of past and present perfect tense, which is not suitable for describing past events. Option B, "have cooked / came," uses the present perfect tense and past tense together, which is grammatically incorrect. Option C, "cook / came," uses the simple present tense for the first blank, which does not match the past context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "D. cooked / came."
1004:
D
Solution: In the given sentence "Take your umbrella. It rained ," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " rained ." The sentence is in the past tense and describes a past event of rain. The verb " rained " is the simple past tense form of "rain," which indicates an action that occurred and was completed in the past. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, "was raining," is in the past continuous tense, which implies an ongoing action in the past rather than a completed event. Option C, "rains," is in the present tense and does not match the past context of the sentence. Option D, "is raining," is in the present continuous tense and also does not fit the past tense context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " B. rained ."
1005:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "Last year he almost failed because he was enjoying his social life a little too much," the verbs " failed " and " was enjoying " are the correct choices to fill in the blanks. "Last year he almost failed " - " failed " is the simple past tense of the verb "fail," indicating an action that happened and was completed in the past. "because he was enjoying his social life a little too much" - " was enjoying " is the past continuous tense of the verb "enjoy," used to describe an ongoing action in the past. The continuous tense is appropriate here because it indicates that he was actively involved in enjoying his social life, which was an ongoing activity during that time. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given sentence. Option A, "fails/has enjoyed," combines the simple present tense with the present perfect tense, which does not match the past tense context. Option B, "was failing/has been enjoying," combines the past continuous tense with the present perfect continuous tense, which is not suitable for this context. Option D, "has been failing/enjoyed," uses the present perfect continuous tense with the simple past tense, which does not fit the sentence structure. Option E, "has failed/enjoys," uses the present perfect tense with the simple present tense, which is also not appropriate for the past context. Therefore, the correct answer is " C. failed/was enjoying ."
1006:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "He came into the room and sat down at his desk," the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank is " sat ." The sentence is in the past tense and describes a completed action. The verb " sat " is the simple past tense form of "sit," which indicates an action that happened and was finished in the past. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option B, "was sitting," is the past continuous tense, which suggests an ongoing action in the past rather than a completed event. Option C, "sitting," is the present participle form, which is not appropriate for the past context of the sentence. Option D, "were sitting," uses the past continuous tense with the wrong subject "were," which is not grammatically correct. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. sat .
1007:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "We played football for two hours and went to a restaurant for a meal, afterwards," the verbs " played " and " went " are the correct choices to fill in the blanks. "We played football for two hours" - " played " is the simple past tense of the verb "play," indicating an action that happened and was completed in the past. "and went to a restaurant for a meal, afterwards" - " went " is also the simple past tense of the verb "go," which correctly describes an action that occurred in the past. Both actions, playing football and going to a restaurant, are completed events in the past, so the simple past tense "played" and "went" are the appropriate choices for this context. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given sentence. Option A, "are playing/go," uses the present continuous tense with the base form of the verb, which is not suitable for the past context. Option B, "play/are going," combines the simple present tense with the present continuous tense, which is grammatically incorrect. Option D, "have played/were going," uses the present perfect tense and the past continuous tense, which do not match the simple past tense required. Option E, "have been playing/had gone," uses the present perfect continuous tense and the past perfect tense, which are not appropriate for this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " C. played/went ."
1008:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "We will stay with our grandparents next week," the most suitable tense form to fill in the blank is " will stay ." The sentence is discussing a future event, specifically the action of staying with their grandparents next week. The future tense is indicated by the use of the modal verb "will." The correct future tense form of the verb "stay" is " will stay ," which shows that the action will take place in the future. The other options do not use the correct tense form for the given sentence. Option B, "Will staying," combines the modal verb "will" with the present participle form "staying," which is not grammatically correct for future tense construction. Option C, "Stays," is in the simple present tense, which is not appropriate for a future event. Option D, "Stay," is the base form of the verb and does not indicate future tense. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. Will stay ."
1009:
D
Solution: In the given sentence "________ me with my suitcase, please?" the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " Will you help ?" The sentence is a request or a plea for assistance, and the correct way to form such a request in English is by using the modal verb "will" to indicate politeness. The correct structure for this request is " Will you help me with my suitcase, please?" The other options do not use the appropriate form for making a request. Option A, "Did you help," is in the simple past tense, which is not suitable for asking for help in a polite manner. Option B, "Are you going to help," is a question about future intentions, but it is not as polite as using "will" in this context. Option C, "Are you helping," is in the present continuous tense, which also does not convey the same level of politeness as using "will." Therefore, the correct answer is " D. Will you help ."
1010:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "The doctor says he needs a few weeks' rest," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " needs ." The verb "needs" is in the simple present tense, and it is the correct form to use in this context. The sentence is talking about the doctor's current requirement for a few weeks' rest, and the simple present tense indicates a general truth or fact about the present. The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option B, "is needed," is in the present passive voice, which is not suitable in this case, as the doctor is not the one being acted upon. Option C, "need," is in the base form, which does not agree with the subject "he" and is not appropriate for this context. Option D, "needed," is in the past tense, which is not correct as the sentence is discussing the doctor's current need for rest. Therefore, the correct answer is " A. needs ."
1011:
B
Solution: In the given sentence "Who is sitting next to you now?" the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is " is sitting ." The sentence is asking about the current action of someone sitting next to the person being addressed. The continuous tense is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. Therefore, the correct form is " is sitting ." The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option A, "sits," is in the simple present tense, which does not convey the idea of the action happening at the moment. Option C, "sit," is the base form of the verb and is not suitable for this context. Option D, "sitting," is a present participle form and does not fit grammatically as the main verb in this question. Therefore, the correct answer is " B. is sitting ."
1012:
D
1013:
C
1014:
C
1015:
A
1016:
C
1017:
D
1018:
D
1019:
B
1020:
C
1021:
A
1022:
A
1023:
D
1024:
D
1025:
D
1026:
C
1027:
C
1028:
B
1029:
A
1030:
B
1031:
D
1032:
D
1033:
B
1034:
B
1035:
B
1036:
A
1037:
C
1038:
C
1039:
A
1040:
D
1041:
N/A
1042:
B
1043:
B
1044:
D
1045:
C
1046:
B
1047:
C
1048:
B
1049:
A
1050:
B
1051:
B
1052:
A
1053:
A
1054:
B
1055:
B
1056:
C
1057:
C
1058:
A
1059:
A
1060:
A
1061:
B
1062:
A
1063:
B
1064:
B
1065:
N/A
1066:
N/A
1067:
D
1068:
B
1069:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "We were surprised at the news of her defeat," the correct form of the past tense of the verb "surprise" is used. The word "were" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" (be) for the pronoun "we." The sentence talks about the state of being surprised at the news of her defeat in the past. The past tense form "were surprised" correctly indicates that the surprise occurred in the past. The other options are not appropriate for this sentence. Option A, "surprised," is the past participle form of the verb but does not have the auxiliary verb "were" to form the past tense. Option B, "surprising," is in the present participle form and does not fit the context of the sentence referring to a past event. Option D, "had been surprised," is in the past perfect continuous tense and is not required in this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "were surprised" (Option C).
1070:
C
Solution: In the given sentence "Most animals in the zoos are bred in captivity," the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence is are bred . The verb " are bred " is in the present tense and passive voice. It correctly describes the action of animals being raised or reproduced in captivity, which is the context of the sentence. Let's examine the other options: A. " have breed " is incorrect because it does not form a grammatically correct structure. The correct form would be " have bred " for plural animals. B. " are being breeding " is incorrect as it uses a wrong form of the verb " being breeding ." The present continuous tense is not suitable in this context. D. " breeds " is incorrect as it is in the present tense and does not match the sentence structure. The correct verb form for this sentence should be in the present passive voice, " are bred ." Therefore, the correct answer is " are bred " (Option C).
1071:
C
Solution: The original sentence is in the past continuous tense , which indicates ongoing actions in the past. To maintain the same tense throughout the sentence, we need to use the past continuous tense for all the verbs. Rewritten sentence: Sanchit was standing across the road and was waiting for me. When he saw me, he waved to me. I could not understand what he was saying because the moving vehicles were making so much noise. In the rewritten sentence, all the verbs are in the past continuous tense, ensuring consistency with the original tense of the sentence. The other options do not maintain the same tense throughout the sentence, making Option C the correct answer.
1072:
C
Solution: n the given sentence "I was very tired. So I lay down on the bed and went to sleep," the verb " was " is in its correct form to fill in the blank. It is the past tense form of the verb " be " used for the pronoun "I." The sentence is talking about the subject's state of being tired in the past. The past tense form " was " is the appropriate choice for this context. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, " am ," is in the present tense and does not match the past tense context of the sentence. Option B, " will be ," is in the future tense and is not relevant to the past situation described. Option D, " have been ," is in the present perfect tense and is also not appropriate for describing a past condition. Therefore, the correct answer is " was " (Option C).
1073:
C
Solution: In the given sentence " Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen ," the verb " contain " is in its correct tense form to fill in the blank. It is in the simple present tense , which is used to talk about general truths, facts, or things that are always true. The sentence is stating a general fact about proteins, which is that they always contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Therefore, the correct tense form is " contain ." The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, " contains ," is in the simple present tense, but it is used for a singular subject, not suitable for "proteins" which is plural. Option B, " containing ," is in the present participle form and is not the correct tense for this sentence. Option D, " contained ," is in the past tense and does not match the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " contain " (Option C)
1074:
B
Solution: In the given sentence " When we heard the good news, we were delighted , " the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence is " delighted ." The word " delighted " is the past participle form of the verb "delight." The sentence is in the past tense , and the past participle " delighted " is used as an adjective to describe the state of being very pleased or filled with joy upon hearing the good news. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, " Delight ," is the base form of the verb and does not fit the context of the sentence. Option C, " Delighting ," is the present participle form and is not appropriate for the past tense of the sentence. Option D, " Delightful ," is an adjective but does not function as the correct past tense verb form required in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " Delighted " (Option B).
1075:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "You are always losing your things. Put them into their bag," the words " are " and " losing " are the most appropriate to fill in the blanks. The present continuous tense is used in the first blank, which is formed using the auxiliary verb " are " and the present participle " -ing " form of the verb " lose ." The present continuous tense describes actions that are happening at the moment or habits that are recurring. In the second blank, the base form of the verb " lose " is used, as the sentence is giving a general instruction or command to put the things into their bag. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option B, "are/lost," does not fit the context as it combines the present tense " are " with the past participle " lost ," which is not grammatically correct. Option C, "have/lost," is in the present perfect tense, which is not required in this sentence. Option D, "shall/have been losing," is in the future perfect continuous tense and does not match the present tense context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is " are/losing " (Option A).
1076:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "Ann gave me her address but I'm afraid I lost it," the verbs "gave" and "lost" are in the correct forms. "Ann gave " is the simple past tense of the verb "give," which correctly indicates an action that happened and was completed in the past. "I'm afraid I lost " is also in the simple past tense of the verb "lose," which describes an action that occurred and was completed in the past. The other options do not use the correct verb forms for the given sentence. Option B uses the present perfect tense, Option C uses the simple present tense, and Option D uses the simple past tense for the first verb but the simple future tense for the second verb, which does not match the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "A. gave ... lost."
1077:
D
Solution: In the given sentence "He speaks as the one who knows ," the correct form of the present tense of the verb to fill in the blank is " knows ." The sentence is talking about the person "He" who is currently speaking and has knowledge. The present tense form " knows " indicates an action or state that is happening now or is generally true. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option A, " knowing ," is the present participle form and is not appropriate for the subject-verb agreement in the sentence. Option B, " knew ," is in the past tense and does not match the present tense context of the sentence. Option C, " is knowing ," is in the present continuous tense, which is not the correct form for this context. Therefore, the correct answer is " knows " (Option D).
1078:
A
Solution: In the given sentence "Joe's cat fell into the river yesterday," the correct tense form of the verb to fill in the blank is " fell ." The sentence is in the past tense and describes a completed action that happened yesterday. The simple past tense "fell" is the appropriate choice for this context. The other options are not suitable for this sentence. Option B, "was falling," is in the past continuous tense and indicates an ongoing action, which is not the correct tense for a completed action in the past. Option C, "have fallen," is in the present perfect tense and does not match the past tense context of the sentence. Option D, "is falling," is in the present continuous tense and is not relevant to the past event described in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "fell" (Option A).
1079:
B
1080:
B
1081:
C
1082:
D
Solution: The sentence describes a past action, so the correct verb forms are needed to convey this. "Go" is the base form of the verb used after "didn't," which requires the base form without any additional tense markers. "Was" is the correct past tense of the verb "to be" for the singular subject "it" (referring to Sunday). Therefore, "The children didn't go to school because it was Sunday" is the correct and grammatically appropriate choice.
1083:
C
1084:
D
1085:
C
1086:
B
1087:
B
1088:
A
1089:
C
1090:
N/A
1091:
B
1092:
B
1093:
B
1094:
C
1095:
A
1096:
B
1097:
B
1098:
B
1099:
C
1100:
A
1101:
C
1102:
C
1103:
A
1104:
C
1105:
D
1106:
B
1107:
A
1108:
A
1109:
C
1110:
D
1111:
A
1112:
D
1113:
B
1114:
A
1115:
N/A
1116:
C
1117:
C
1118:
N/A
1119:
A
1120:
B
1121:
B
1122:
D
1123:
D
1124:
A
1125:
D
1126:
A
1127:
A
1128:
C
1129:
D
1130:
D
1131:
C
1132:
C
1133:
C
1134:
A
Solution: The present simple tense is used for habits, general truths, and repeated actions. lose and explode are in the present simple tense, indicating that losing temper and exploding happen from time to time. lost/am exploding is incorrect because it mixes past tense with present continuous tense. have been losing/exploding is incorrect because it uses the present perfect continuous tense, which implies an ongoing action that started in the past and is still continuing. were losing/have exploding is incorrect because it uses the past continuous tense with an incorrect form of present perfect continuous tense. have lost/was exploding is incorrect because it uses the present perfect tense with the past continuous tense. Therefore, the correct answer is lose/explode .
1135:
B
1136:
C
1137:
D
1138:
D
1139:
B
1140:
A
1141:
A
1142:
A
1143:
B
1144:
A
1145:
C
1146:
B
1147:
A
1148:
C
Solution: In the sentence, "The Bastille Prison, where many important people were at one time imprisoned, is today visited by tourists," the past tense "were" is used to indicate a specific event that occurred in the past – the imprisonment of important people. This event is not ongoing
it happened at a particular point in history. The present tense "is" is used to describe the current state or condition of the prison – it is visited by tourists today. This tense choice emphasizes the present reality and the continuous action of tourists visiting the prison as a result of its historical significance. Therefore, Option C: were/is effectively conveys the sequence of events from the past (imprisonment) to the present (tourist attraction) in a grammatically correct and coherent manner. In summary, Option C: were/is is the most appropriate choice as it accurately represents the past event and its impact on the present state of the Bastille Prison.
1149:
A
Solution: The correct answer is Option A: revolves . The sentence is in the present continuous tense, which indicates an action happening at the present moment. The present continuous tense of the verb "revolve" is "revolves," so it should replace the underlined tense form "is revolving." The other options are not correct: B. has revolved (Incorrect) - This is in the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for the context of the sentence. C. revolved (Incorrect) - This is in the simple past tense, which is not suitable for an ongoing action. D. no change (Incorrect) - The original underlined tense form "is revolving" is not correct in this context
it should be changed to "revolves" in the present simple tense.
1150:
C
1151:
B
Solution: In this conversation, the speakers are discussing the condition of a wool pullover that has been put in the washing machine. The context suggests that the pullover has already undergone a change in its size due to being washed. The correct tense to use is the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and has an effect in the present. In the dialogue: Speaker A: "Is that your pure wool pullover in the washing machine? It you know!" Speaker B: "No, I it several times in the machine already. I use the wool cycle and it's fine." In Option A , "was shrinking" (past continuous) is not appropriate for describing the ongoing result of washing the pullover
the present perfect tense is more suitable. In Option C , "will shrink" (future tense) is not appropriate for describing an action that has already occurred in the past. In Option D , "is going to shrink" (future continuous tense) is not appropriate for describing an action that has already occurred in the past. In Option E , "is shrinking" (present continuous tense) is not suitable for describing an action that has already been completed. The correct answer is Option B: has shrunk , which accurately conveys that the pullover has undergone a change in size due to being washed, and this action has an effect in the present.
1152:
B
1153:
B
Solution: The sentence "I saw an accident last night. Somebody called (past simple) an ambulance but nobody was injured (past simple) so the ambulance wasn't needed (past simple)." describes a sequence of events that happened in the past. 1. The first action is " Somebody called (past simple) an ambulance." This is a straightforward past action. 2. The second action is "nobody was injured (past simple)" indicating the state or condition after the accident. 3. The third action is "the ambulance wasn't needed (past simple)" indicating the outcome of the situation. Option B: called
was injured
wasn't needed accurately represents this sequence of events in the past tense. In Option A , " had called " (past perfect) suggests that the action of calling happened before another past action, which is not the case here. In Option C , " had called " is suitable for the first action, but " was injured " and " wasn't needed " do not accurately reflect the sequence of events. In Option D , " had called " is suitable for the first action, but " injured " (past simple) does not accurately describe the state after the accident, and " was not needed " is a less natural phrasing compared to " wasn't needed ." The correct answer is Option B: called
was injured
wasn't needed , which accurately represents the sequence of events and maintains proper tense agreement.
1154:
B
1155:
A
1156:
C
1157:
A
1158:
B
Solution: The sentence structure is an example of a first conditional, which is used to express a possible future event that is dependent on a certain condition. In a first conditional sentence, the "if" clause uses the present simple tense, while the main clause (the result clause) uses "will" + base form of the verb to indicate a future outcome. In this case, "If it rains" is the condition, and "will be" correctly predicts the outcome, which is the match being cancelled. The other options are incorrect because: Option A: "be" - Missing the auxiliary "will" for future prediction. Option C: "will" - Incomplete
missing the main verb "be." Option D: "will have been" - Incorrect tense for a simple future conditional
this form is used for future perfect tense, indicating an action that will be completed before a certain time in the future.
1159:
A
1160:
D