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Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
I______ in a school in Delhi since 2007.
  • a)
    has studied
  • b)
    have been  studying
  • c)
    has been studying
  • d)
    will  study 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranav Datta answered
Explanation:

Option 'A' is incorrect because the present perfect tense (has studied) is used to talk about a completed action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and is not relevant to the present.

Option 'B' is incorrect because the present perfect continuous tense (has been studying) is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present. The sentence, however, uses the word "since" which indicates that the action started in the past and is still continuing in the present, so this option seems to be correct at first glance, but it contains a grammatical error as it repeats the word "has been" twice.

Option 'C' is correct because it uses the present perfect continuous tense (has been studying) which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present. The word "since" indicates that the action started in the past and is still continuing in the present.

Option 'D' is incorrect because it uses the simple future tense (will study) which is used to talk about an action that will happen in the future. The sentence talks about an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present.

Answer: Option C

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
I _______ you at the party last night.
  • a)
    see
  • b)
    saw
  • c)
    seen
  • d)
    sees
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'B' - saw.

Simple Past Tense:
The simple past tense is used to describe an action that happened and was completed in the past. It does not indicate the duration of the action. In this question, we are talking about an action that happened last night. Therefore, we need to use the simple past tense.

Options Analysis:
Let's analyze the given options to understand why option 'B' is the correct answer.

a) see: This is the base form of the verb and does not indicate past tense.

b) saw: This is the past tense form of the verb 'see'. It is the correct form for the given sentence as it indicates that the action of seeing happened in the past.

c) seen: This is the past participle form of the verb 'see' and is used with auxiliary verbs in the perfect tenses. It is not suitable for this sentence as we are not using any auxiliary verbs.

d) sees: This is the present tense form of the verb and does not indicate past tense.

Example Sentence:
"I saw you at the party last night."

In this sentence, the action of seeing happened in the past, specifically last night. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is 'saw', which is the simple past tense form of the verb 'see'.

Conclusion:
The correct answer is option 'B' - saw, as it is the correct past tense form of the verb 'see' that indicates an action happened in the past.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
This news was_______ on Zee News.
  • a)
    telecasted
  • b)
    telecast
  • c)
    have telecasted
  • d)
    had telecasted
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?


The given sentence is in the past tense, so we need to choose the correct past tense form of the verb "telecast".
Let's analyze the options:
A: telecasted - This is the correct past tense form of the verb "telecast".
B: telecast - This is the base form of the verb and does not indicate past tense.
C: have telecasted - This is the present perfect tense and does not match the tense of the sentence.
D: had telecasted - This is the past perfect tense and does not match the tense of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: telecasted.
To summarize:
- The correct past tense form of the verb "telecast" is "telecasted".
- Option A is the correct answer.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
The earth _______round the sun.
  • a)
    move
  • b)
    moved
  • c)
    moves
  • d)
     has moved
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?


To choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank, we need to determine the appropriate tense to use in the sentence.
The sentence talks about a general truth or a habitual action, so we need to use the present tense.
The correct answer is C:
moves

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
I________ this news yesterday
  • a)
    read
  • b)
    reads
  • c)
    have read
  • d)
    will reads
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?


The given sentence is:

I ________ this news yesterday.

To fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the tense, we need to determine the correct tense based on the context of the sentence. In this case, the sentence talks about an action that happened in the past, specifically yesterday. Therefore, we need to use the past tense form of the verb.

The correct answer is:

A: read

Explanation:


  • Option A, "read," is the correct answer as it is the past tense form of the verb.

  • Option B, "reads," is incorrect as it is the present tense form of the verb and does not match the past tense context of the sentence.

  • Option C, "have read," is incorrect as it is the present perfect tense form of the verb and does not match the past tense context of the sentence.

  • Option D, "will reads," is incorrect as it is the future tense form of the verb and does not match the past tense context of the sentence.


Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "read."

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
If you ______ your superiors, you will not come to grief .
  • a)
    obey
  • b)
    obeyed
  • c)
    will obey
  • d)
    shall obey
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
The correct answer to the given question is option A, "obey".

Reasoning:
In the given sentence, "If you ______ your superiors, you will not come to grief," we need to fill the blank with a verb form that conveys a future possibility. The sentence is talking about a hypothetical situation where if someone obeys their superiors, they will not face any trouble.

- Option B, "obeyed," is in the past tense and does not convey the future possibility required in the sentence. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
- Option C, "will obey," is in the future tense and conveys the correct meaning. However, it does not fit the structure of the sentence, which requires a conditional form.
- Option D, "shall obey," is also in the future tense but uses a less common auxiliary verb "shall." It is grammatically correct but not commonly used in modern English.

Conclusion:
Based on the reasoning above, the correct answer is option A, "obey," as it conveys the intended meaning in the appropriate tense and fits the structure of the sentence.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
The train ________ the platform an hour ago .
  • a)
    leave
  • b)
    has left
  • c)
    left
  • d)
    have left
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Avi Chawla answered
Explanation:
The given sentence is in the past tense and indicates an action that happened in the past. The verb "leave" should be conjugated in the past tense to match the time of the action.

Options:
a) leave - This is the base form of the verb and does not match the past tense required in the sentence.

b) has left - This is the correct answer.
The present perfect tense is formed using "has/have + past participle." In this case, "has left" indicates that the train left the platform in the past and is still relevant to the present.

c) left - This is the simple past tense form of the verb and matches the time of the action described in the sentence. However, the present perfect tense is more appropriate in this context.

d) have left - This is the present perfect tense form of the verb, but it does not match the subject "train" in the sentence. The correct subject-verb agreement would be "has left" for a singular subject like "train."

Therefore, option b) "has left" is the correct answer as it matches the past tense requirement and the subject-verb agreement in the sentence.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
Our teacher taught us that the earth _____ .
  • a)
    move
  • b)
    moved
  • c)
    has moved
  • d)
    moves
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

The correct answer is option D: moves. Here's why:
- The sentence is in the past tense, as indicated by the phrase "Our teacher taught us."
- The verb "taught" is in the past tense, so the verb that follows should also be in the past tense to maintain consistency.
- Option A, "move," is in the present tense, which is incorrect for a past tense sentence.
- Option B, "moved," is in the past tense, but it is not the correct tense because it indicates a completed action in the past.
- Option C, "has moved," is in the present perfect tense, which is incorrect for a past tense sentence.
- Option D, "moves," is in the present tense, which is the correct tense to use in this context. It indicates that the earth continues to move.
In summary, the correct answer is option D: moves.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
We shall not go out. If it _______.
  • a)
    rain
  • b)
    will rain
  • c)
    rained
  • d)
    rains
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 'D' - "rains".

In this sentence, we are talking about a future possibility or condition. The use of "shall not go out" indicates that the speaker is referring to a future action of not going out.

To express a future condition or possibility, we use the present tense in the conditional clause. In this case, the conditional clause is "If it _____".

Options 'a' (rain), 'b' (will rain), and 'c' (rained) are incorrect because they do not use the appropriate tense to express a future condition.

Key Points:
- The sentence is expressing a future condition or possibility.
- The correct form of the verb is needed to complete the sentence.
- Options 'a', 'b', and 'c' do not use the appropriate tense for a future condition.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
I rested after _______.
  • a)
    I will finish my work
  • b)
    I had finished my work
  • c)
    I finished my work
  • d)
    I have finished my work
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?


The sentence given is "I rested after _______." We need to choose the appropriate form of the tense to fill in the blank. Let's analyze the options:

Option A: I will finish my work
- This option is in the future tense, indicating that the work has not been completed yet. However, the sentence requires a past tense form.
Option B: I had finished my work
- This option is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the work was completed before the resting took place. This form matches the requirement of the sentence.
Option C: I finished my work
- This option is in the simple past tense, indicating that the work was completed in the past. This form also matches the requirement of the sentence.
Option D: I have finished my work
- This option is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the work has been completed recently. However, the sentence requires a past tense form.
Based on the analysis, Option B and Option C both provide appropriate forms of the tense to fill in the blank. However, the correct answer is Option B, "I had finished my work," as it matches the past perfect tense, indicating that the work was completed before the resting occurred.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
The birds______ away when the ground was ______ .
  • a)
    flew, froze
  • b)
    flown, frozen
  • c)
    flew, frozen
  • d)
    flew. frozed
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?


The correct answer is option C: flew, frozen.
Explanation:
To determine the correct form of the verbs in the given sentence, we need to understand the context and the tense required.
- The sentence talks about an action performed by the birds when the ground was in a certain state. This indicates that we need to use the past tense for the verbs.
Now let's analyze the options:
A: flew, froze
- "Flew" is the past tense of "fly," which is appropriate for the birds' action.
- "Froze" is the past tense of "freeze," which correctly describes the state of the ground.
B: flown, frozen
- "Flown" is the past participle form of "fly," which is used with auxiliary verbs like "has" or "had." It is not suitable for the simple past tense required in the sentence.
C: flew, frozen
- "Flew" is the simple past tense of "fly," which fits the context of the sentence.
- "Frozen" is the past participle form of "freeze," which correctly describes the state of the ground.
D: flew, frozed
- "Flew" is the correct simple past tense of "fly."
- "Frozed" is an incorrect form of the verb "freeze." The correct past tense is "froze."
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: flew, frozen.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
She told me that she _______ill for six days.
  • a)
    was
  • b)
    have been
  • c)
    were
  • d)
    had  been
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

The given sentence is in the indirect speech. The reporting verb is in the past tense, and the verb in the reported speech should be in the past perfect tense to show the action completed before the reporting verb. Hence, the correct option is D) had been.

- Indirect Speech: She told me that she had been ill for six days.
- Direct Speech: "I have been ill for six days," she said.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D) had been.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
Honesty and hard work certainly______ happiness.
  • a)
    bring
  • b)
    brings
  • c)
    brought
  • d)
    bringing 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Bhargavi Bajaj answered
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'B': brings.

Subject-Verb Agreement:
In this sentence, the subject "Honesty and hard work" is a compound subject, which means it refers to two or more subjects joined by the conjunction "and." When the subjects are joined by "and," we use a plural verb form. In this case, the correct verb form is "brings," which is the present tense singular form of the verb "bring."

Verb Tense:
The verb tense used in the sentence is the present tense, which indicates a general truth or a habitual action. The action of bringing happiness is something that is true in general or regularly happens. Therefore, the present tense form "brings" is the most appropriate choice.

Other Options:
- Option 'A': bring - This is the present tense plural form of the verb "bring," which does not agree with the singular subject "Honesty and hard work."
- Option 'C': brought - This is the past tense form of the verb "bring," which does not convey the intended meaning of a general truth or habitual action.
- Option 'D': bringing - This is the present participle form of the verb "bring," which does not agree with the singular subject "Honesty and hard work" and does not convey the intended meaning of a general truth or habitual action.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B': brings.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
He _______last year .
  • a)
    failed
  • b)
    had failed
  • c)
    fail
  • d)
    have fail
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 'A' - failed.

The given sentence is in the past tense, and the action of failing also occurred in the past. Therefore, the simple past tense should be used to fill the blank.

Simple Past Tense:
The simple past tense is used to describe an action that happened and was completed in the past. It is formed by adding '-ed' to regular verbs, while irregular verbs have different conjugations.

Examples:
- I visited my grandparents last weekend.
- She cooked dinner for me yesterday.

In the given sentence, the verb 'fail' should be in the past tense to match the time frame of the sentence. The correct form is 'failed.'

Let's analyze the options:

a) failed: This is the correct answer as it is in the simple past tense, which matches the past tense of the sentence.

b) had failed: This option uses the past perfect tense, which indicates an action that happened before another past action. However, there is no need to use the past perfect tense in this sentence.

c) fail: This option uses the base form of the verb 'fail,' which is incorrect as it does not match the past tense required by the sentence.

d) have fail: This option uses the present perfect tense, which is incorrect as it does not match the past tense required by the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - failed.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
Everyday he ______ for a mile .
  • a)
    walked
  • b)
    has walked
  • c)
    walks
  • d)
    walk
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranavi Iyer answered
Explanation:

The correct answer is option C, "walks".

Verb Tenses:
In this question, we are required to fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the tense. Let's analyze the given sentence and the options to understand which tense fits the context.

Present Simple Tense:
The present simple tense is used to describe regular actions or facts. It is also used to talk about habits, routines, and general truths. In the given sentence, the action of walking is described as a regular activity that happens every day. Therefore, the present simple tense is the most suitable tense to use here.

Options Analysis:
a) walked: This option is in the past tense. It is not suitable because it does not convey the idea of a regular activity happening in the present.
b) has walked: This option is in the present perfect tense. It is not suitable because the present perfect tense is used to describe actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past and have a connection to the present. In this case, there is no connection to the present and the action is described as a regular activity.
c) walks: This option is in the present simple tense. It is the correct answer because it accurately describes the regular action of walking that happens every day.
d) walk: This option is in the base form of the verb. It is not suitable because it does not indicate the present tense and does not match the subject "he".

Therefore, the correct answer is option c) "walks".

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
The servant had finished the work, when I _______him.
  • a)
    call
  • b)
    called
  • c)
    had called
  • d)
    have called
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?


The given sentence is in the past perfect tense. The action of the servant finishing the work happened before the action of calling him.
To choose the correct alternative, we need to determine the correct form of the verb "call" in the past perfect tense.
The past perfect tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "had" followed by the past participle form of the main verb.
Let's analyze the options:
A:
call

This option is incorrect because it uses the base form of the verb "call" instead of the past participle form.
B:
called

This option is correct. It uses the past participle form of the verb "call" which is appropriate for the past perfect tense.
C:
had called

This option is incorrect because it uses the past perfect tense twice, which is unnecessary and grammatically incorrect.
D:
have called

This option is incorrect because it uses the present perfect tense instead of the past perfect tense.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: called.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
Have you ______the seed?
  • a)
    steed
  • b)
    sown
  • c)
    sew
  • d)
    sow
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?


To solve this question, we need to choose the correct form of the tense for the given sentence "Have you ______the seed?" The options provided are:
A: steed
B: sown
C: sew
D: sow
The correct answer is B: sown. Here's the detailed explanation:
1. "Have you ______the seed?" signifies that the action of sowing the seed was completed in the past and is relevant to the present moment. This indicates the use of the present perfect tense.
2. Option A: "steed" is incorrect as it does not fit grammatically or contextually.
3. Option B: "sown" is the correct form of the verb "sow" in the past participle form, which is used in the present perfect tense.
4. Option C: "sew" is incorrect as it is the present tense form of a different verb, which means to stitch or mend something.
5. Option D: "sow" is incorrect as it is the base form of the verb, which does not fit the sentence structure.
Hence, the correct answer is B: sown.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
When the telephone bell rang .I______ bath .
  • a)
    took
  • b)
    was taking
  • c)
    taking
  • d)
    am taking
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?


Explanation:

The sentence is in the past tense, so we need to choose the appropriate form of the verb that matches the tense. Let's analyze the options:

A: took

This option is in the past tense and matches the tense of the sentence.

B: was taking

This option is in the past continuous tense, which indicates an ongoing action in the past. However, there is no indication of an ongoing action in the sentence, so this option is not suitable.

C: taking

This option is in the present participle form, which is not appropriate for the past tense context of the sentence.

D: am taking

This option is in the present continuous tense, which indicates an ongoing action in the present. It does not match the past tense of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B: was taking.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options.
His behavior always ________me .
  • a)
    annoy
  • b)
    annoys
  • c)
    annoyed
  • d)
    has annoyed
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?


To solve this question, we need to identify the appropriate form of the tense that fits the given sentence. Let's analyze each option:
A: annoy - This is the base form of the verb, which is not suitable for the sentence as it does not match the subject "His behavior".
B: annoys - This is the correct form of the verb in the present tense, which agrees with the subject "His behavior". It indicates a habitual action.
C: annoyed - This is the past tense form of the verb, which is not suitable for the sentence as it does not convey the ongoing nature of the behavior.
D: has annoyed - This is the present perfect tense form of the verb, which is not suitable for the sentence as it implies a completed action in the past.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: annoys.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with the blanks to be filled with appropriate form of the Tense. Choose the correct alternative out of the given options
He said that he _______the party tomorrow.
  • a)
    will not attend
  • b)
    would not attend
  • c)
    does  not attend
  • d)
    shall  not attend
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
The sentence is in reported speech and the reporting verb is in the past tense 'said'. Therefore, the verb in the reported speech needs to be changed according to the rules of sequence of tenses.

Rule:
When the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb in the reported speech should be changed as follows:
- Present Tense → Past Tense
- Future Tense → Conditional Tense (would + base form of the verb)
- Present Continuous Tense → Past Continuous Tense
- Present Perfect Tense → Past Perfect Tense
- Present Perfect Continuous Tense → Past Perfect Continuous Tense

Application:
Here, the original sentence is "I will not attend the party tomorrow." The reporting verb 'said' is in the past tense. So, we need to change the verb 'will not attend' to its corresponding form in reported speech.

- Option A: "will not attend" is the original present simple future tense which is incorrect as per the rule stated above.
- Option B: "would not attend" is the correct form of the verb in reported speech.
- Option C: "does not attend" is the present simple tense which is incorrect as per the rule stated above.
- Option D: "shall not attend" is the original future tense which is incorrect as per the rule stated above.

Therefore, the correct option is B - would not attend.

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