Simple Past Tense - Test (MCQ) - TOEIC MCQ

The correct answer is A: saw.
Here's the explanation:

When we use the word "yesterday," it indicates that the action happened in the past. Therefore, we need to use a simple past tense verb to match the time frame. Let's analyze the given options:

• A: saw - This is the correct answer. "Saw" is the simple past tense form of the verb "see," which matches the past time frame indicated by "yesterday."


• B: was seeing - This option uses the past continuous tense, which is not suitable in this context. The past continuous tense suggests an ongoing action in the past, rather than a simple, completed action.


• C: none of the above - This option is incorrect since option A is the correct answer.

To summarize, the correct answer is A: saw as it correctly matches the past time frame indicated by "yesterday."

To solve this question, we need to determine the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence. Let's analyze the options:
A:

received

The past simple form of the verb "receive" is "received." This option is grammatically correct and makes sense in the context of the sentence.
B:

was receiving

The past continuous form of the verb "receive" is "was receiving." However, this option does not fit well in the sentence because it implies an ongoing action rather than a completed action.
C:

none of the above

This option is incorrect because option A is the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is A:

received

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The correct answer is (A) left.
Explanation:
To solve this question, we need to determine the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
The sentence is in the past tense, so we need to use the past tense form of the verb.
Let's analyze the options given:
(A) left: This is the correct answer. "Left" is the past tense form of the verb "leave."
(B) leave: This is the base form of the verb and does not match the past tense form required by the sentence.
(C) none of the above: This option is incorrect as option (A) is the correct answer.
In conclusion, the correct verb form to complete the sentence is "left."

The correct answer is B: didn't.

Explanation:

The sentence "Last night I ... sleep well" is in the past tense, indicating that the action happened in the past. The correct form of the verb to use in the negative past tense is "didn't" followed by the base form of the verb.

Here, the verb is "sleep," so the correct form is "didn't sleep." The contraction form of "did not" is "didn't."

Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is "Last night I didn't sleep well."

Note: Option A, "don't," is incorrect because it is the present tense form of the verb, and the sentence is in the past tense. Option C, "none of the above," is also incorrect as there is a correct option available.

The correct answer is option A: "fell".
Explanation:
- In the given sentence, we have the phrase "He ... asleep while he was driving." which suggests that the subject (he) fell asleep while driving.
- The verb form that correctly fits in this sentence is "fell" as it indicates a past action of falling asleep while driving.
- Option B: "falls" is incorrect because it represents a present tense action which does not match the past tense context of the sentence.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "fell".
Note: The given question does not specify any particular context or tense, so we assume it to be in the past tense based on the use of "while he was driving" in the sentence.

The sentence talks in the past tense, so we will use the 2nd form of verb.
I bought a new bicycle last week
 

We finished our breakfast half an hour ago.

To answer this question, we need to identify the correct verb tense to use in the sentence. In this case, we are talking about a past event, so the past tense is appropriate. Let's break down the options:
A: visited
- This is the correct answer. "Visited" is the past tense of the verb "visit," which means to go and spend time in a place. It accurately describes the action of going to Chicago, Boston, and California in the past.
B: was visiting
- This option uses the past continuous tense, which indicates an ongoing action in the past. While it is grammatically correct, it doesn't fit the context of the sentence. The sentence is not describing a continuous action but rather a series of individual visits.
C: none of the above
- This option is incorrect as both options A and B are valid verb tenses.
To summarize, the correct answer is A: visited as it accurately describes the past action of going to Chicago, Boston, and California.

The correct answer is A. saw.

To explain why the correct answer is "saw," let's break down the sentence and examine the verb tense and context.
1. Sentence Structure:
- The sentence begins with "I," indicating that the speaker is referring to themselves.
- The verb phrase is "an old classmate of mine at the library," which describes the action or state of the subject (the speaker).
2. Verb Tense:
- The verb tense used in the sentence is past tense because the speaker is referring to a past event.
- Since the sentence does not provide any specific time frame, we can assume that the action took place at some point in the past.
3. Verb Choice:
- The word "saw" is the appropriate verb choice in this context because it is the simple past tense of the verb "see."
- When we "see" someone, it means that we visually perceive their presence or encounter them with our eyes.
4. Other Options:
- The option "was seeing" is incorrect because it uses the past continuous tense, which implies an ongoing action in the past. However, the sentence does not suggest ongoing action but rather a single event of seeing the classmate at the library.
- The option "none of the above" is also incorrect because the correct answer is "saw."
Therefore, the correct answer is A. saw.

My brother saw a bear an hour ago.