Fill in Blanks (Basic) — Set 3
Questions 21–30 of 123
The phone _____ at midnight.
Correct Answer: B. rang
The time reference 'at midnight' (in past context) indicates a past action. 'Rang' is the simple past tense. This describes a completed action from the past.
I _____ my keys yesterday.
Correct Answer: B. found
The phrase 'yesterday' indicates a past action. 'Found' is the simple past tense. Use simple past for completed actions that happened at a specific past time.
He _____ to the concert next Saturday.
Correct Answer: C. will go
The phrase 'next Saturday' indicates a future time. 'Will go' is the simple future tense. Use will + base verb for planned or predicted future events.
She _____ water every morning.
Correct Answer: A. drinks
The phrase 'every morning' indicates a regular, habitual present action. 'Drinks' is the simple present tense. Daily routines use simple present tense.
The school _____ a new building three months ago.
Correct Answer: B. constructed
The phrase 'three months ago' indicates a past action. 'Constructed' is the simple past tense. Use simple past for completed actions at a definite past time.
We _____ a party next month.
Correct Answer: C. will have
The phrase 'next month' indicates a future time. 'Will have' is the simple future tense. Use will + base verb for planned future events.
You _____ the answer yesterday.
Correct Answer: B. knew
The phrase 'yesterday' indicates a past action. 'Knew' is the simple past tense. Use simple past for completed actions at a specific past time.
The bird _____ north every winter.
Correct Answer: A. flies
The phrase 'every winter' indicates a regular, habitual action. 'Flies' is the simple present tense. Natural recurring behaviors use simple present tense.
He _____ his mistake immediately.
Correct Answer: B. realized
The adverb 'immediately' in past context indicates a past action. 'Realized' is the simple past tense. This describes a completed action from the past.
I _____ you a surprise tomorrow.
Correct Answer: C. will give
The phrase 'tomorrow' indicates a future time. 'Will give' is the simple future tense. Use will + base verb for planned future actions.