Worksheet Solutions: Tenses

Section - A

Q.1. Choose the correct option for each of the following questions: Total 5 marks
(i) Which of the following tenses is used for actions that are happening now?
(a) Present Continuous
(b) Past Continuous
(c) Future Continuous
(d) Present Perfect

Ans: (a)

Explanation: Present Continuous is used to describe actions that are in progress at this very moment (for example, "She is eating"). It shows that the action is happening now or around now.

(ii) Which tense is used for actions that happened at a specific time in the past?
(a) Present Perfect
(b) Past Simple
(c) Future Simple
(d) Past Continuous

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Past Simple is used for actions that were completed at a definite time in the past (for example, "She went to the store yesterday"). The time may be stated or understood.

(iii) Which tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future?
(a) Past Simple
(b) Present Continuous
(c) Future Simple
(d) Present Perfect

Ans: (c)

Explanation: Future Simple (will + base verb) is used to state actions or events that will happen later (for example, "I will visit next week"). It shows a future intention or prediction.

(iv) Which tense is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present?
(a) Present Perfect
(b) Past Continuous
(c) Present Continuous
(d) Past Perfect

Ans: (a)

Explanation: Present Perfect is used for actions that began in the past and have relevance to the present or continue up to now (for example, "She has lived here for ten years"). It connects past and present.

(v) Which tense is used for actions that were in progress in the past when another action occurred?
(a) Past Continuous
(b) Present Perfect
(c) Future Simple
(d) Past Perfect

Ans: (a)

Explanation: Past Continuous describes an action that was ongoing at a specific moment in the past, often interrupted by another action (for example, "She was studying when he called").

Q.2. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words: (Total 10 marks)
(i) What is the difference between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses? Give an example of each.

Ans: Present Simple describes habits, routines or general truths (for example, "She drinks coffee"). Present Continuous shows actions happening now or around now (for example, "She is drinking coffee"). The first is for regular actions; the second for actions in progress.

(ii) Explain the difference between the Past Simple and Past Perfect tenses with an example.

Ans: Past Simple refers to actions completed at a definite time in the past (for example, "She went to the store"). Past Perfect describes an action completed before another past action (for example, "She had gone to the store before it started raining").

(iii) How do you form the Future Simple tense? Give an example.

Ans: Future Simple is formed with "will" (or "shall") + base verb. Example: "I will visit my grandparents next week." It expresses a future action, decision or prediction.

(iv) When do we use the Present Perfect tense? Give an example.

Ans: Present Perfect is used for actions that have a connection with the present, such as actions that started in the past and continue now or recent experiences. Example: "She has lived in New York for ten years."

(v) What is the difference between the Past Continuous and Past Perfect Continuous tenses? Give an example of each.

Ans: Past Continuous shows an action that was happening at a past moment (for example, "She was studying when he called"). Past Perfect Continuous shows an action that had been continuing for some time before another past action (for example, "She had been studying for two hours before he called").

Q.3. Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the appropriate tense: Total 5 marks
(i) She _______ (study) for the exam right now.

Ans: is studying

(ii) They _______ (go) to the beach last weekend.

Ans: went

(iii) I _______ (finish) my homework by tomorrow.

Ans: will finish

(iv) We _______ (live) in this house for five years.

Ans: have lived

(v) It _______ (rain) when I left the house.

Ans: was raining

Q.4. Match the sentences in Column A with the correct tense in Column B: Total 5 marks

Ans:
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. e

Q.5. State whether the following statements are true or false: (Total 5 marks)
(i) The Present Simple tense is used for habitual actions.

Ans: True
Explanation: Present Simple expresses routines and habits (for example, "He plays cricket every Sunday"), so the statement is correct.

(ii) The Past Perfect tense is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present.

Ans: False
Explanation: Past Perfect is used for an action completed before another past action. Actions that start in the past and continue to now use Present Perfect, not Past Perfect.

(iii) The Future Continuous tense is used for actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Ans: True
Explanation: Future Continuous (will be + -ing) describes actions that will be happening at a particular future time (for example, "This time tomorrow I will be travelling").

(iv) The Present Perfect tense is used for actions that happened at a specific time in the past.

Ans: False
Explanation: Present Perfect is used for actions with a connection to the present or unspecified past time. Actions at a specific past time use Past Simple (for example, "I saw her yesterday").

(v) The Past Continuous tense is used for actions that were in progress in the past when another action occurred.

Ans: True
Explanation: Past Continuous describes an ongoing past action often interrupted by another past action (for example, "I was reading when the phone rang").

Q.6. Fill in the correct form of the verb given.
(i) When we finally _________ at the camp it _________ heavily. (ARRIVE, RAIN)

Ans: When we finally arrived at the camp it was raining heavily.

(ii) I can't reach my manager. He _________ in North America at the moment. (TRAVEL)

Ans: I can't reach my manager. He is travelling in North America at the moment.

(iii) I _________ your uncle for ages. I don't know where he _________ right now. (NOT SEE, BE)

Ans: I haven't seen your uncle for ages. I don't know where he is right now.

(iv) I  _________ this school for the last two years. Before that I  _________ to Jackson High School for a year. (ATTEND, GO)

Ans: I have been attending this school for the last two years. Before that I went to Jackson High School for a year.

(v) I _________ at the door for ages. Where _________? (KNOCK,YOU BE)

Ans: I have been knocking at the door for ages. Where have you been?

(vi)  I'd like to introduce my new girlfriend. She _________ from Australia. (COME)

Ans: I'd like to introduce my new girlfriend. She comes from Australia.

(vii) It was a wonderful morning and the sun _________ brightly when I_________ up. (SHINE, GET)

Ans: It was a wonderful morning and the sun was shining brightly when I got up.

(viii) The president _________ to Virginia for a campaign speech next Sunday.(COME)

Ans: The president is coming to Virginia for a campaign speech next Sunday.

(ix) He _________ his first championship in 2012. Since then he _________ everything and _________ only once. (WIN, WIN, LOSE)

Ans: He won his first championship in 2012. Since then he has won everything and has lost only once.

(x) Dad _________ a walk with the dog every afternoon. (TAKE)

Ans: Dad takes a walk with the dog every afternoon.

(xi) I _________ to the meeting yesterday because I _________ about it. (NOT GO, NOT INFORM)

Ans: I didn't go to the meeting yesterday because I had not been informed about it.

(xii) The family usually _________ breakfast together during the week, but on weekends everyone _________ breakfast on their own.

Ans: The family usually have breakfast together during the week, but on weekends everyone has breakfast on their own.

(xiii) What _________ when the headmaster _________ the room yesterday afternoon?

Ans: What were you doing when the headmaster entered the room yesterday afternoon?

(xiv) He _________ noise for a whole hour before the neighbours finally _________ the police.

Ans: He had been making noise for a whole hour before the neighbours finally called the police.

(xv) She _________ well yesterday, probably because she _________ too much. (NOT FEEL, EAT)

Ans: She didn't feel well yesterday, probably because she had eaten too much.

(xvi) They _________ this church in the 19^th century and since then it _________ renovated. 

Ans: They built this church in the 19^th century and since then it has never been renovated.