Past Tenses - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which sentence is in a past tense?

I do not know the answer to this question.

You were beautiful in that dress.

Could you come in earlier next time?

I'm ready for the next question.

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which sentence is in a past tense?

Lucy was not studying when I saw her.

English is my favorite class.

You will improve your skills if you practice.

Never speak to me again.

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which sentence is in a past tense?

No one likes to feel anxious.

I was sleeping when you tried to reach me.

I am starting ukulele lessons this summer.

My sister is very disappointed about her grades.

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which sentence is in a past tense?

I thought you were ready to start already.

My dog is annoying when he wants to play.

Will you reconsider your decision?

You're not trying hard enough!

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which sentence is in a past tense?

I am trying to impress you.

Does it work?

My brother will be a father in February next year.

I've been worried about you.

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the Simple past form.

"My brother (to be) angry at me yesterday."

is

will be

has been

was

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the Simple past form.

"My math teacher (to teach) us fractions."

teached

was teaching

taught

has taught

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the Past continuous form.

"Noah (to have) a very nice conversation with that girl."

had

did have

was having

is having

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the Past perfect tense.

"They (to vote) at the beginning of the meeting.

have voted

had voted

did vote

were voting

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the Present perfect continuous tense.

"We (to try) to find his wallet since we realized it was lost.

tried

were trying

have been trying

try

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the Simple past tense.

"Researchers (to develop) a new skin product."

has developed

developed

were developing

develop

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the Past perfect tense.

"You (to live) here until you met your wife.

lived

have lived

had lived

did live

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the correct verb tense for the following question.

"I was right behind you the whole time."

Past Perfect

Simple Past

Past Continuous

Past Perfect Continuous

14.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the correct verb tense for the following question.

"She has been worried for him all week."

Past Perfect Continuous

Present Perfect Continuous

Past Perfect

Past Continuous

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the correct verb tense for the following question.

"It wasn't raining when we left for the campground."

Past Perfect

Present Perfect

Past Continuous

Present Perfect Continuous

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