English Verb Tenses Flashcard

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What transformation happens to ice when heated above 0˚C?

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is melting

Answer explanation

When ice is heated above 0˚C, it undergoes a phase change. The correct choice 'is melting' indicates the ongoing process of melting, which accurately describes what happens to ice as it transitions to water.

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Have you got an umbrella? It _________to rain.

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is starting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is starting' because it indicates an action that is currently happening. The phrase suggests that rain is beginning now, making it the most appropriate option for the context.

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Wow, look at Grace today! She looks absolutely stunning in her new dress—she ------------ it. If James or Emma were here, they would totally agree!

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is wearing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is wearing' because it describes Gabriela's current state. The present continuous tense is used for actions happening right now, making it the best fit for the sentence.

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Imagine Paul, the adventurous dad, whose daughter Sophia lives in sunny Spain—he __________ her two or three times a year, bringing along little surprises from home! What does he do?

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visits

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'visits' because it indicates a habitual action. Paul regularly travels to see his daughter in Spain two or three times a year, which aligns with the present simple tense used for repeated actions.

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Hey there, Mason! Don’t worry, I _________ I won’t spill the beans about your secret, not even to our friends Abigail or Liam!

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promise

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'promise' because it indicates a present commitment to keep the secret. 'Promised' suggests a past action, 'am promising' implies an ongoing action, and 'promising' is not a complete verb form in this context.

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Hey Ethan, have you ever noticed how every morning the sun puts on a spectacular show? It ________ in the east, just like magic!

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rises

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'rises' because it is the simple present tense, which is used to describe habitual actions. The sun rises in the east every morning, making 'rises' the appropriate verb form for this statement.

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Mia, the bookworm, is reading in the library, nestled among towering stacks of her favorite novels. What do you think she _______ to do?

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loves

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'studies' because it fits the present simple tense needed for a habitual action. David regularly engages in studying at the library, making 'studies' the appropriate verb form.

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Ethan, Daniel, and Liam gather at the park every weekend to ________ soccer.

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play

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'play' because it matches the plural subject 'Benjamin, Anika, and Liam' and indicates a habitual action. The sentence describes a regular activity they do every weekend.

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She _______________ for Paris next Monday because she has an important business meeting.

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is leaving

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My brother is having a job interview tomorrow, so he___________his resume tonight.

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is preparing