EOP 4 12 24 SIGNAL WORDS

Which sentence correctly uses the simple past to describe a finished trend?

• The number of tourists has risen since 2010.

• In 2005, the company increased its market share significantly.

• Housing prices have grown steadily over the past year.

• The US economy has improved for four consecutive months.

Which of the following is a signal word for the simple past?

• Since 2015

• Over the past year

• Last month

• For five years

Identify the correct example of the present perfect to describe an ongoing trend.

• In 2018, inflation dropped to a record low.

• Over the past decade, renewable energy has become more popular.

• From 2000 to 2005, the company's revenue doubled.

• During the oil crisis, gas prices rose dramatically.

Which of the following sentences uses "rise" correctly?

• The government rose taxes last year.

• Petrol prices rose sharply in May.

• The bank has raised interest rates three times this year.

• The company raised its stock value in 2020.

Which sentence uses "raise" correctly?

• Public awareness of the issue has raised rapidly.

• The company has raised salaries to improve morale.

• The number of tourists has raised to 3 million.

• Interest rates rose due to inflation.

What is the correct signal word to complete this sentence? "The economy has grown rapidly ____ the start of the year."

• During

• Last year

• Since

• In

Which sentence demonstrates a finished action in the simple past?

• The unemployment rate has fallen over the past three months.

• In 2009, the unemployment rate dropped significantly.

• The housing market has recovered slowly since 2015.

• Inflation has increased for six consecutive months.

What is the correct tense to complete this sentence? "Over the past five years, the cost of living _____ steadily."

• increased

• has increased

• was increasing

• rises

Which signal word is typically used with the present perfect?

• In 2010

• Last month

• Since August

• During the crisis

Choose the correct sentence that uses the present perfect tense.

• During the pandemic, online shopping doubled in popularity.

• Over the past year, demand for electric cars has risen steadily.

• In 2012, the company raised its production output.

• Last year, inflation fell to its lowest level.