Verb Tenses and Modals Quiz
Preview:
Which sentence uses the Present Perfect tense?
A. Tim had eaten dinner when his friends knocked on the door.
B. Sara will have been working on the project for three hours.
C. I have enjoyed reading ever since I can remember.
D. Do you have any homework tonight?
You must work overtime to make up for it. What is the auxiliary verb in the sentence?
A. You
B. work
C. must
D. overtime
They decided to stress the planting of trees ___ the neck-deep flood was experienced.
A. after
B. though
C. where
D. unless
___ the city has several ordinances on proper waste disposal, but waste is still its number one problem.
A. Even though
B. After
C. So that
D. When
The doctor said he might be late. What is the function of the underlined word?
A. advise
B. permission
C. possibility
D. obligation
You will never pass the test ___ you study.
A. when
B. after
C. unless
D. if
“Trees do not only prevent flooding, they also produce cleaner air ___ of the oxygen they produce.”
A. when
B. because
C. as well as
D. If
In the sentence, “Could someone bring hot milk for me, please?” the modal verb is ___.
A. could
B. me
C. for
D. bring
Which sentence below uses the modal of ability?
A. I can play the guitar.
B. Could I open the door?
C. He may be in the kitchen.
D. You should try to lose weight.
You ___ look at me when I am talking to you. What is the correct auxiliary verb to use?
A. could
B. shall
C. should
D. would
In what aspect of the verb is the sentence, “I will call you when I get home.”
A. Simple Present
B. Future Perfect
C. Simple Past
D. Simple Future
Every morning, Maya ___ to school with her friends, and they talk about their plans for the day.
A. walks
B. walked
C. is walking
D. will walk
Jim and Susan ___ to school together.
A. go
B. goes
C. gone
D. had gone
While he claims that he is innocent, everyone knows he is guilty. What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?
A. he
B. that
C. knows
D. While
Which sentence uses the Future Perfect aspect of a verb?
A. I will have been here for six months on June.
B. You have worked as a pilot for two years.
C. We have gone for a walk.
D. My sister has cut her finger.
I can draw a perfect circle. What is the function of the underlined word?
A. ability
B. advise
C. permission
D. possibility
The children are sleeping right now. What aspect of the verb is shown?
A. Future Progressive
B. Present Progressive
C. Past Progressive
D. Past Perfect
Which sentence below uses the modal of possibility?
A. May I speak with John Rain, please?
B. You must submit your homework today.
C. We might go to church tomorrow.
D. When I was six, I could ride a bike.
___ it is difficult to solve this mathematical problem, but I believe I can do it.
A. Since
B. Although
C. Now that
D. Hence
Which sentence uses the Past Perfect aspect of a verb?
A. Tim had eaten dinner when his friends knocked on the door.
B. Sara will have been working on her project for three hours.
C. I have enjoyed reading ever since I can remember.
D. Do you have any homework tonight?
Can I sit in that chair? What is the function of the underlined modal?
A. ability
B. advise
C. permission
D. possibility