Perfect Tense of Verbs Online Quiz



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Q 1 - I ... in an airplane yet but I plan to do so this summer.

A - have never flown

B - didn't fly

C - have flown

D - hadn't flown

Answer : A

Explanation

The action happened in the past, but it led to a resultant action, or reaction in the present, so it is present perfect.

Q 2 - This is the best sauce I ever.

A - Had tasted

B - Has tasted

C - Have tasted

D - Will have tasted

Answer : C

Explanation

The action happened in the past, but it led to a resultant action, or reaction in the present, so it is present perfect.

Q 3 - Tony ... in Madrid for a long time.

A - Had lived

B - Has lived

C - Have lived

D - Will have lived

Answer : B

Explanation

The action happened in the past, but it led to a resultant action, or reaction in the present, so it is present perfect.

Q 4 - He ... a new haircut, so he looks different.

A - Had taken

B - Has taken

C - Have taken

D - Will have taken

Answer : B

Explanation

The action happened in the past, but it led to a resultant action, or reaction in the present, so it is present perfect.

Q 5 - Toby ... in his bedroom only once.

A - Had slept

B - Has slept

C - Have slept

D - Will have slept

Answer : B

Explanation

The action happened in the past, but it led to a resultant action, or reaction in the present, so it is present perfect.

Q 6 - Mohani ... a nervous breakdown last year because she worked too hard for a promotion.

A - Had

B - Has

C - Have

D - Will have

Answer : A

Explanation

The action happened earlier than the other action mentioned in the sentence, hence it is to be mentioned in past perfect.

Q 7 - The marathon runner ... for ten kilometers when he collapsed and fell.

A - Had run

B - Has run

C - Have run

D - Will have run

Answer : A

Explanation

The action happened earlier than the other action mentioned in the sentence, hence it is to be mentioned in past perfect.

Q 8 - I ... to tell him the truth soon, as there were many rumors flying already.

A - Had

B - Has

C - Have

D - Will have

Answer : A

Explanation

The action happened earlier than the other action mentioned in the sentence, hence it is to be mentioned in past perfect.

Q 9 - I realize I ... written ten tests already and am yet to clear the papers.

A - shall be

B - shall have been

C - will be

D - shall have

Answer : D

Explanation

The action had started in the past but generates interest in the present.

Q 10 - They are here to dine but the lights ... out.

A - go

B - are going

C - went

D - have gone

Answer : D

Explanation

The action had started in the past but generates interest in the present.

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