Tenses & Articles — Set 2
Questions 11–20 of 100
Select: By the time you arrive, I _____ the work.
Correct Answer: C. will have finished
The correct answer is will have finished. Future perfect tense shows completion before another future event. 'Will have finished' indicates the work will be complete by the time you arrive. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Choose the correct form: They _____ for the exam for three months.
Correct Answer: C. have been studying
The correct answer is have been studying. Present perfect continuous shows an action started in the past and continuing. 'Have been studying for three months' shows ongoing preparation with duration. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Fill: He _____ in this company since 2020.
Correct Answer: C. has worked
The correct answer is has worked. Present perfect tense is used with 'since' for actions that started in the past and continue to present. 'Has worked' correctly shows continuous employment. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What form is needed? When she called, I _____ dinner.
Correct Answer: C. was having
Past continuous is used for an action in progress when another past action occurred. 'Was having dinner' shows the ongoing action when 'she called.'
Complete: She _____ her keys yesterday.
Correct Answer: B. lost
The correct answer is lost. Simple past is used for completed actions in the past. 'Yesterday' clearly indicates past time, so 'lost' is the correct simple past form. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Choose: I _____ tea every morning.
Correct Answer: A. drink
Simple present is used for habitual actions and daily routines. 'Drink' is the correct simple present form. 'I drink tea every morning.'
Select: They _____ their project by Friday.
Correct Answer: C. will complete
Simple future is used for planned actions in the future. 'By Friday' indicates a specific future time. 'Will complete' is the correct future form.
Fill the blank: You _____ very tired last night.
Correct Answer: B. were
Simple past of 'be' is 'were' for plural/second person. 'Last night' indicates past time. 'You were very tired last night.'
What is correct? She _____ the letter when I arrived.
Correct Answer: D. had written
Past perfect shows an action completed before another past action. 'Had written' shows she completed the letter before you arrived. This is the correct sequence.
Complete: They _____ working on this project for six months now.
Correct Answer: B. have been
The correct answer is have been. Present perfect continuous is used with 'for' to show duration up to present. 'Have been working' correctly shows six months of continuous work. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.