Grammar Quiz

What does the present simple tense describe?

• Actions happening now

• Facts and habits

• Future plans

• Past actions

Answer explanation

The present simple tense describes facts and habits, indicating regular actions or truths. It does not refer to actions happening now, future plans, or past actions.

Which of the following is a signal word for the present continuous?

• Always

• Now

• Yesterday

• Last week

Answer explanation

The present continuous tense is often indicated by the signal word 'now', which suggests an action currently in progress. The other options refer to past or habitual actions, making 'now' the correct choice.

What is the structure for forming the past simple tense?

• Subject + is/am/are + verb

• Subject + was/were + verb

• Subject + will + verb

• Subject + verb-ed/irregular

Answer explanation

The past simple tense is formed using 'Subject + verb-ed/irregular'. This structure indicates completed actions in the past, making it the correct choice compared to the other options which represent different tenses.

Which sentence uses the present perfect tense?

• They are playing soccer.

• He was reading a book.

• She has visited the museum.

• I will go to the park.

Answer explanation

The present perfect tense indicates an action that occurred at an unspecified time before now. 'She has visited the museum' uses this tense, while the other sentences use simple past, present continuous, or future tense.

What does 'too + adjective' indicate?

• Perfect amount

• Just right

• More than desired

• Not enough

Answer explanation

The phrase 'too + adjective' indicates an excess of something, meaning it surpasses what is desired. Therefore, the correct choice is 'More than desired', as it reflects that there is an abundance rather than a perfect or insufficient amount.

Which of the following is an example of a modal verb?

• Sing

• Must

• Jump

• Run

Answer explanation

A modal verb expresses necessity or possibility. 'Must' is a modal verb indicating obligation, while 'sing', 'jump', and 'run' are action verbs. Therefore, 'must' is the correct example of a modal verb.

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'He ___ to the store yesterday.'?

• Going

• Go

• Goes

• Went

Answer explanation

The correct form of the verb is 'went' because it is the past tense of 'go'. The sentence refers to an action that occurred yesterday, requiring the past tense.

Which of the following is a use of the first conditional?

• To discuss future possibilities

• To describe facts

• To talk about past actions

• To express habits

Answer explanation

The first conditional is used to discuss future possibilities, indicating what might happen if a certain condition is met. The other options refer to different grammatical structures.

What does 'may' indicate in modal verbs?

• Obligation

• Possibility

• Prohibition

• Certainty

Answer explanation

In modal verbs, 'may' indicates possibility. It suggests that something is allowed or could happen, but it does not imply certainty or obligation, making 'possibility' the correct choice.

Which sentence is in the passive voice?

• They will finish the project.

• He plays football every day.

• The book was read by her.

• The cat chased the mouse.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The book was read by her.' is in the passive voice because the subject (the book) receives the action of being read, rather than performing the action.