Fill in Blanks (Basic) — Set 2
Questions 11–20 of 123
He _____ in this city for five years.
Correct Answer: A. lives
The phrase 'for five years' starting from now indicates an ongoing present situation. 'Lives' is the simple present tense for a permanent or long-term residence.
The train _____ at 6 PM yesterday.
Correct Answer: B. departed
The time reference 'yesterday' indicates a past action. 'Departed' is the simple past tense. Simple past is used for completed actions at a specific past time.
I _____ you the truth tomorrow.
Correct Answer: C. will tell
The phrase 'tomorrow' indicates a future action. 'Will tell' is the simple future tense. This is used for actions that have not yet occurred.
She _____ three languages fluently.
Correct Answer: A. speaks
The sentence describes a present ability or skill without a time marker, indicating simple present. 'Speaks' is the correct form for a habitual ability in the present.
We _____ this work last month.
Correct Answer: B. completed
The phrase 'last month' indicates a past timeframe. 'Completed' is the simple past tense. Use simple past for actions that are finished at a definite past time.
He _____ at 9 AM tomorrow.
Correct Answer: C. will arrive
The phrase 'tomorrow' refers to the future. 'Will arrive' is the simple future tense. Use will + base verb for predicted or planned future events.
You _____ your homework every day.
Correct Answer: A. do
The phrase 'every day' indicates a regular, habitual present action. 'Do' is the simple present tense for second person. Regular activities use simple present tense.
The company _____ its profits last year.
Correct Answer: B. increased
The phrase 'last year' indicates a past timeframe. 'Increased' is the simple past tense. Use simple past for completed actions at a specific past time.
She _____ a doctor in the future.
Correct Answer: C. will become
The phrase 'in the future' indicates a future prediction. 'Will become' is the simple future tense. Use will + base verb for future expectations or plans.
They _____ their studies five years ago.
Correct Answer: B. started
The phrase 'five years ago' clearly indicates a past action. 'Started' is the simple past tense. Simple past is used for completed actions at a definite past time.