Grammar Quiz: Verb Tenses

Which tense is the word asks in the sentence below:

The man asks Angelo to fix the broken chair.

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Historical tense

Which tense is the word barked in the sentence below:

The dog barked and woke up the baby.

• Past tense

• Now tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

Which tense is the verb phrase will go in the sentence below:

Barbara will go to see her aunt and uncle.

• Past tense

• Future tense

• Will be tense

• Present tense

Which of the following sentences has a past tense verb?

• We will visit the museum next week.

• There is a new exhibit at the museum.

• Walter used a map to find his way to the museum.

• The museum features old photographs of the community.

Which of the following sentences has a present tense verb?

• Samuel enjoys reading.

• The librarian checked in my books.

• I will check out a book from the library.

• The boy looked for a book about sailing.

Which of the following sentences has a future tense verb?

• The moon is bright tonight.

• We looked at the moon last night.

• The moon looks like it changes shape.

• The moon will be full tomorrow night.

Which verb BEST completes the sentence below:

Yesterday, Barney ___________ some wood for the fire.

• chop

• chopped

• chops

• will chop

Which verb BEST completes the sentence below:

The runners are on the track. They __________ jumping hurdles.

• practice

• practiced

• practices

• practicing

Which verb BEST completes the sentence below:

Next month, Martha _______ to Tampa, Florida.

• move

• moved

• moving

• will move

Which verb BEST completes the sentence below:

Byron _______ his dog in the park yesterday.

• walk

• walks

• walked

• will walk