Test: Tenses - SSC CHSL MCQ

Error Analysis:
The error in this sentence is in part (b): "has came." The correct form should be "has come."

The correct sentence should be:
"The postman has come already. There are no letters for you."
- The verb "come" should be in the past participle form "come" after the auxiliary verb "has."
- "Already" is correctly placed after the verb "come" to indicate that the action has already happened.
- The phrase "there are no letters for you" is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning.
Therefore, the corrected sentence is: "The postman has come already. There are no letters for you."

Error Analysis:
The error in the sentence is in part A: "She dreaming." The correct form should be "She is dreaming."
Corrected Sentence:
She is dreaming of the day when she can go to China to visit her relatives.
Explanation:
To correct the error in the given sentence, we need to add the auxiliary verb "is" before the verb "dreaming" to make it grammatically correct. The corrected sentence maintains the intended meaning and flows smoothly.
Updated Sentence:
She is dreaming of the day when she can go to China to visit her relatives.

The error in this sentence lies in part (b): "was mop."
Here's the corrected sentence:
Chandra was mopping the house with an old rag.
Explanation:
To understand the error in the sentence, we need to identify the correct verb form to use in this context.
- The verb "mop" is used to describe the action of cleaning a surface with a mop.
- In this sentence, the action is happening in the past, so we need to use the past continuous tense, which is formed by using "was/were" + present participle (-ing form of the verb).
Here's the breakdown of the sentence:
A. Chandra: This is the subject of the sentence, which is correct.
B. was mop: This is the incorrect verb form. It should be "was mopping" to indicate the past continuous tense.
C. the house with: This is a prepositional phrase that describes how Chandra was cleaning. It is correct.
D. an old rag: This is the object of the sentence, which is correct.
E. No error: This option is incorrect because there is an error in part (b).

The given sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error. Let's analyze each part of the sentence:
A: Jill - This is the subject of the sentence and is correctly used.
B: was standing - This is the verb phrase that indicates the action performed by Jill. It is in the past continuous tense, which is appropriate for the context of the sentence.
C: at the bus-stop - This is a prepositional phrase that tells us the location where Jill was standing. It is correctly used.
D: when I saw her - This is a subordinate clause that provides additional information about the timing of the action. It is correctly used.
E: No error - This option indicates that there are no errors in the sentence, which is correct.
In conclusion, all the parts of the sentence are properly structured and there are no errors. The sentence is grammatically correct as it is.

The correct option is C.
‘All the books belong to me’ is the correct sentence.

Error Analysis:
The error in the given sentence is in part A: "I have saw." The correct form should be "I have seen."
Explanation:
To correct the error, we need to use the correct past participle form of the verb "see," which is "seen."
Corrected Sentence:
I have seen / Jack with that / strange woman / many times. / No error.
Note:
It is important to use the correct past participle form of the verb after "have" in the present perfect tense. In this case, "seen" is the correct form.

The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. Let's analyze each part of the sentence to understand why it is correct:
A: The car
- This is the subject of the sentence, and it is correctly written as "The car."
B: looks dirty
- This is the main verb phrase of the sentence, and it is correctly written as "looks dirty." It describes the current condition of the car.
C: but it was
- This is a conjunction phrase that introduces a contrast or contradiction. It is correctly written as "but it was." It connects the current dirty condition of the car with its previous state.
D: cleaned yesterday
- This is a past participle phrase that describes the action performed on the car. It is correctly written as "cleaned yesterday." It indicates that the car was cleaned in the past, but it has become dirty again.
E: No error
- This option indicates that there are no errors in the given sentence.
In conclusion, the given sentence is grammatically correct, and the answer is (e) No error.

The error in the given sentence is in part (E) "I had done my".
Here's the corrected sentence:
"Since the new market opened, I have done my shopping there."
Explanation:
- The use of the past perfect tense "had done" is incorrect in this context. The past perfect tense is used to indicate an action that happened before another past action. However, in this sentence, the opening of the new market and the shopping are both in the present or recent past.
- The correct tense to use in this case is the present perfect tense "have done", which indicates an action that started in the past and is still relevant or ongoing in the present.
- Therefore, the sentence should be revised to "Since the new market opened, I have done my shopping there."
Note: The other parts of the sentence are grammatically correct.

Error Analysis:
The error in this sentence can be found in option (B) "was went". The correct form should be "went" instead of "was went".
Corrected Sentence:
Salsa went to Singapore last Monday. (D)
Explanation:
The verb "went" is the correct past tense form of the verb "go". The use of "was went" is grammatically incorrect.
Key Takeaways:
The correct form of the verb "go" in the past tense is "went". Avoid using "was went" as it is grammatically incorrect.

The correct option is B.
We never take measuring magnitude in plural form....it should be kilometer instead of kilometers

Explanation:

The correct answer is D: goes.

The verb "to go" needs to be conjugated to match the subject "my brother", which is in the third person singular. Here is the breakdown:

• The base form of the verb is "go".


• The third person singular form (he/she/it) of the verb is "goes".


• In the given sentence, the subject "my brother" is in the third person singular, so we need to use the form "goes".

Therefore, the correct sentence is "My brother often goes to see English films."

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the sentence structure and the tense of the verb used.
Subject: Vegetables
Verb: _______ (to be filled)
The sentence is talking about the action of vegetables coming to our town from the nearby villages. Since the vegetables are the subject, the verb should be in the present tense to indicate the ongoing action.
Now let's analyze the options:
A:

went

- This is in the past tense, so it is not the correct option.
B:

gone

- This is in the past participle form, and it does not fit the sentence structure.
C:

coming

- This is in the present participle form, which is not suitable as the main verb in this sentence.
D:

come

- This is the correct option as it is in the present tense and fits the sentence structure.
E:

came

- This is in the past tense, so it is not the correct option.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D:

come

.

To solve this question, we need to identify the correct verb form that agrees with the subject "He" and is appropriate for the given context.
The correct answer is option A: takes.
Here's the explanation:
- The verb "takes" is in the present tense and agrees with the third-person singular subject "He."
- "Always" indicates a habitual action, and the present tense is used to express habits or routines.
- The phrase "without sugar" is an adverbial phrase that describes how he takes his coffee.
- The verb form "taking" (option B) is incorrect because it is in the present participle form, which is not suitable for the given sentence structure.
- The verb form "take" (option C) is incorrect because it is in the base form and does not agree with the subject "He."
- The verb form "took" (option D) is incorrect because it is in the past tense and does not match the present tense requirement of the sentence.
- The verb form "drinking" (option E) is incorrect because it is in the present participle form, which is not appropriate for the given sentence structure.
In conclusion, the correct verb form to complete the sentence is "takes" (option A), making the sentence: "He always takes his coffee without sugar."

Given Information:

It snows many times every winter in Frankfurt.

Analysis:

The given sentence describes a general truth or habitual action that occurs every winter in Frankfurt. We need to determine the correct verb form to complete the sentence.

Options:

The given options are:

1. It snows


2. It snowed


3. It is snowing


4. It is snow

The correct option is It snows (option A).

Here's why:

• It snows: This is the correct answer because the present simple tense "snows" is used to describe a general truth or habitual action. The sentence states that it snows many times every winter in Frankfurt, which indicates a regular occurrence.


• It snowed: This option is incorrect because it uses the past simple tense, which does not convey the idea of a habitual action or general truth. The sentence does not refer to a specific past event.


• It is snowing: This option is incorrect because it uses the present continuous tense, which describes an action happening at the moment of speaking. However, the sentence talks about a general truth or habitual action that occurs every winter, not the current weather condition.


• It is snow: This option is grammatically incorrect because "snow" is a noun, and the verb form is required to complete the sentence. Additionally, the sentence structure does not indicate a continuous action.

Therefore, the correct answer is It snows (option A) as it accurately represents the habitual action of snowfall in Frankfurt every winter.

The correct answer to the question is option E: rises. Here's the detailed explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
In this sentence, we need to choose the correct verb form that agrees with the subject "The Ganga". The subject "The Ganga" is a singular noun, so we need to use a singular verb form.
Explanation of Options:
Let's analyze each option to see which one is grammatically correct:
A: rose - This is the past tense form of the verb "rise". It is not suitable for the present tense context of the sentence.
B: raised - This is the past tense form of the verb "raise". It is not suitable for the present tense context of the sentence.
C: rising - This is the present participle form of the verb "rise". While it is a verb form, it is used as an adjective in this context. It does not function as the main verb of the sentence.
D: rise - This is the base form of the verb "rise". However, it does not agree with the subject "The Ganga", which requires a singular verb form.
E: rises - This is the correct present tense form of the verb "rise" that agrees with the subject "The Ganga". It is the appropriate verb choice for the sentence.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct answer is option E: rises. The sentence should be written as "The Ganga rises in the Himalayas and flows into the Bay of Bengal."

To solve this question, we need to determine the correct form of the verb that should be used to complete the sentence. Let's analyze each option:
- A: began: This is the past tense form of the verb "begin" and is incorrect because the sentence is referring to a present action.
- B: begins: This is the correct answer. It is the present tense form of the verb "begin" and matches the subject "Our School."
- C: beginning: This is a gerund form of the verb "begin" and is incorrect because it functions as a noun, not a verb.
- D: begun: This is the past participle form of the verb "begin" and is incorrect because it also refers to a past action.
- E: begin: This is the base form of the verb "begin" and is incorrect because it does not match the subject "Our School" in present tense.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: begins as it is the appropriate present tense form of the verb "begin" to use in the sentence.

The correct answer for the given sentence is option A:

does not lose

. Here's the detailed explanation:
- In the given sentence, we need to choose the phrase that correctly completes the sentence and maintains grammatical accuracy.
- The phrase should describe the quality of a brave man's heart.
- Let's analyze each option:
A:

does not lose

- This phrase is in the present tense and describes the continuous quality of a brave man's heart. It implies that a brave man never loses heart.
B:

did not lose

- This phrase is in the past tense and does not fit the structure of the sentence. It implies that a brave man did not lose heart in the past, but it does not convey the continuous quality.
C:

never lose

- This phrase is in the base form and does not convey the correct tense. It should be "never loses" to match the subject "a brave man."
D:

loss

- This word is a noun and does not fit grammatically in the sentence. It does not describe the quality of a brave man's heart.
E:

not lose

- This phrase is in the base form and does not convey the correct tense. It should be "does not lose" to match the subject "a brave man."
Therefore, option A:

does not lose

is the correct phrase that completes the sentence accurately.

Answer:

The correct answer is C: plays.

Explanation:

• The sentence is in the present tense, therefore the verb should be in the present tense as well.


• The phrase "hardly ever" indicates that the action is very rare or almost never happens.


• The verb "plays" is in the present tense and matches the subject "she".


• Option A, "playing", is in the present participle form and is used to indicate ongoing or continuous action, which does not fit the meaning of the sentence.


• Option B, "played", is in the past tense and does not match the present tense of the sentence.


• Option D, "play", is in the base form and does not match the present tense of the sentence.


• Option E, "had played", is in the past perfect tense and does not match the present tense of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is C: plays.

To solve this question, we need to determine the appropriate verb form to complete the sentence correctly. Let's analyze each option:
A:

did not laugh

This option indicates that the gentleman didn't laugh. However, it doesn't convey the continuous action described in the sentence.
B:

had not laugh

This option uses an incorrect verb form. It should be "had not laughed" to be grammatically correct.
C:

not been laughing

This option uses the present perfect continuous tense, which indicates an ongoing action that started in the past and continues to the present. However, the sentence doesn't imply a continuous action, so this option is not suitable.
D:

laughed

This option uses the simple past tense, indicating that the gentleman laughed in the past. However, it doesn't convey the ongoing action described in the sentence.
E:

does not laugh

This option uses the simple present tense, indicating that the gentleman doesn't laugh. It is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence, as it reflects the ongoing action indicated in the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is E.

Explanation:

In this sentence, the verb "awake" indicates that Madhu is not sleeping. However, we need to choose the correct form of the verb to match the tense and subject of the sentence.

Options:

A: keeping - This is the present participle form of the verb "keep." It is not the correct form to use in this sentence.

B: kept - This is the past tense form of the verb "keep." It is not the correct form to use in this sentence.

C: keeps - This is the present tense form of the verb "keep." It matches the subject "Madhu" and indicates that Madhu is currently staying awake till midnight. This is the correct answer.

D: had kept - This is the past perfect tense form of the verb "keep." It is not the correct form to use in this sentence.

E: has kept - This is the present perfect tense form of the verb "keep." It is not the correct form to use in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "Madhu keeps awake till midnight these days."