Tense Revision Quiz

What does the Present Simple tense express?

• Actions happening now

• Completed actions in the past

• Habits and general truths

• Predictions based on evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is an example of Present Continuous tense?

• She closed the book and went to bed.

• He works in the library.

• You are not listening to me.

• It was raining and the wind was blowing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the function of Past Simple tense?

• Future intentions and plans

• Actions in progress in the past

• Completed actions in the past

• Actions happening now

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is an example of Past Continuous tense?

• We are going to visit Rome next year.

• It was raining and the wind was blowing.

• By this time next year, I will be teaching my new students.

• I promise I will study.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What does 'will' express in future tense?

• On-the-spot decisions

• Future intentions and plans

• Actions in progress in the future

• Predictions based on evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence illustrates a promise using 'will'?

• I swear I'll study.

• He works in the library.

• We are meeting later.

• She’s going to fall.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What does 'be going to' indicate?

• Predictions based on evidence

• Actions happening now

• Completed actions in the past

• Fixed plans

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is an example of a fixed plan?

• It was raining and the wind was blowing.

• You are not listening to me.

• I will close the windows.

• We are visiting Rome next year.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What does Future Continuous tense describe?

• Habits and general truths

• Completed actions in the past

• Actions in progress in the past

• Actions in progress in the future

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following sentences is a prediction based on what we think?

• She’s going to fall.

• We are meeting later.

• It was raining and the wind was blowing.

• Humans will land on the Moon in 2027.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D