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Verb Tenses and Moods in English Grammar Quiz

#1

Which sentence is in the past perfect tense?

They had already left when I arrived.
Explanation

Describes an action completed before another past action.

#2

What is the indicative mood used for in English?

To state facts or ask questions
Explanation

Used for expressing statements or asking questions in a straightforward manner.

#3

Which sentence demonstrates the future perfect tense?

He will have finished his homework by then.
Explanation

Indicates that an action will be completed by a specific point in the future.

#4

What mood is used in the following sentence: 'If I were you, I would apologize.'?

Subjunctive
Explanation

Expresses a hypothetical or unreal situation, often used in 'if' clauses.

#5

Which sentence demonstrates the past continuous tense?

He was reading a book when the phone rang.
Explanation

Describes an ongoing action in the past, often interrupted by another action.

#6

In which sentence is the subjunctive mood used correctly?

It's essential that he be here on time.
Explanation

Expresses a hypothetical or unreal situation, often used in formal requests or recommendations.

#7

Which sentence uses the conditional mood?

If I had known, I would have helped.
Explanation

Expresses a hypothetical or unreal condition and its probable result.

#8

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?

We have lived in this house for five years.
Explanation

Indicates that an action started in the past and has a connection to the present.

#9

What mood is used in the following sentence: 'Long live the Queen!'?

Imperative
Explanation

Used for giving commands, making requests, or expressing wishes.

#10

Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?

He had studied for the test before going to bed.
Explanation

Describes an action completed before another past action.

#11

Identify the sentence with the past perfect continuous tense:

They will have been waiting for an hour.
Explanation

Describes an ongoing action that started before a certain point in the past and continued up to that point.

#12

Identify the sentence with the future continuous tense:

He will be cooking dinner at 7 PM.
Explanation

Describes an ongoing action that will happen in the future.

#13

Identify the sentence with the present continuous tense:

She is playing the piano.
Explanation

Describes an ongoing action happening in the present.

#14

Identify the sentence with the future perfect tense:

They will have finished their project by Friday.
Explanation

Indicates that an action will be completed by a specific point in the future.

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