Quiz 2 Practice

In the past, people ______ simple tools, but now we have modern devices.

• use

• used

• were using

• using

My friend ______ the newest phone because it was too expensive.

• doesn’t afford

• couldn't afford

• afford

• not afford

While the scientists ______ the new device, the electricity went off.

• tested

• was testing

• were testing

• tests

People ______ on fossil fuels for many years, but now we are cutting back on them.

• used to rely

• use to rely

• would rely

• was relying

When the fishermen ______ in their nets, they noticed the number was smaller than last year.

• pulled

• were pulling

• pull

• pulls

I ______ that plastic pollution was such a severe problem before I read the article.

• didn’t knew

• didn’t know

• don’t know

• wasn't knowing

When I visited the exhibition, many inventors ______ creative designs.

• showcase

• showcased

• were showcasing

• showcasing

My grandfather ______ containers made of metal; today, people prefer plastic.

• used

• use

• was using

• using

While the engineers ______ the new car, they faced several financial problems.

• developed

• was developing

• were developing

• develops

In the past, people ______ much plastic, but now it’s essential.

• didn’t recycled

• didn’t recycle

• don’t recycle

• not recycled