Tenses Test 6 offers 60 questions designed to assess understanding of English verb tenses. This test is ideal for students preparing for English language exams or improving their grammar skills. Each question challenges learners to choose the correct tense based on context, enhancing their ability to use English accurately. The test covers various tenses, including present, past, and future forms, making it a comprehensive resource for language practice.

Key Points

  • Includes 60 questions focused on various English tenses.
  • Designed for students preparing for English language proficiency exams.
  • Covers present, past, and future tenses with contextual examples.
  • Helps improve grammar skills and understanding of verb usage.
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TENSES / TEST 6 (60 ADET SORU)
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TEST 6
1- Normally, people ....... quickly from
the flu, but so far this year many
people ....... as a result of it.
A) are recovering/had died
B) had recovered/are going to die
C) have been recovering/die
D) recover/have died
E) were recovering/will die
2- You ....... for three months by the time
you leave for your holiday, so you
....... quite a lot of weight.
A) have been dieting/will be losing
B) will have been dieting/will have lost
C) had dieted/lost
D) were dieting/had lost
E) are going to diet/have lost
3- Carreta turtles ....... their eggs on the
beach at night and ....... the reflection
from the sea to find their way back
to the water.
A) lay/use
B) were laying/have used
C) are going to lay/used
D) laid/arc using
E) will lay/had used
4- By the mid 1970s, 'Marks and
Spencer' ....... one of the top
department stores and they .......
more underwear than any other
British company at the time.
A) had become/were selling
B) is going to become/had sold
C) has become/arc selling
D) became/will be selling
E) was becoming/will have sold
5- I ....... the potatoes while you .... the
leeks for the soup.
A) peeled/will be chopping
B) will have peeled/have chopped
C) was peeling/had chopped
D) peel/will have chopped
E) will peel/chop
6- For the past 24 hours, a tropical
storm ....... the houses of villages in
Mozambique, but it is hard to know
as yet how much damage it ....... by
the time it has stopped.
A) was going to batter/causes
B) battered/will have been causing
C) has been battering/will have caused
D) had been battering/has caused
E) is battering/has been causing
7- By 1840, the US Army ....... most
Eastern Indian tribes west of the
Mississippi.
A) will have pushed
B) have pushed
C) had pushed
D) pushed
E) are pushing
8- For most of the time throughout the
picnic, the boys ....... football while
the girls ....... flowers.
A) will play/have been picking
B) are playing/will be picking
C) have played/are picking
D) were playing/were picking
E) had been playing/have picked
9- Over recent years, glue sniffing,
which ....... negative effects on both
the body and the mind, ....... a major
problem among teenagers.
A) has had/is becoming
B) has/has become
C) is going to have/had become
D) will have/will have become
E) is having/was becoming
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10- Chinese merchants ....... trade in
Tibet since 1950, when China .......
the country.
A) dominate/was invading
B) were dominating/has invaded
C) will have dominated/had invaded
D) had dominated/will be invading
E) have dominated/invaded
11- In 1619, the first African slaves .......
in Virginia, USA, and by 1790, their
numbers ....... nearly 700,000.
A) wore arriving/have been reaching
B) arrived/had reached .
C) have arrived /were reaching
D) were going to arrive/reach
E) had arrived/will have reached
12- We ....... a lovely view of the
Bosphorus and the bridges over it
while the plane ...... over Istanbul.
A) are getting/flies
B) had got/is flying
C) got/was flying
D) get/has flown
E) are getting/had been flying
13- When they ....... in Sydney Harbour,
they ....... non-stop for three months.
A) anchor/will have been sailing
B) were anchoring/sailed
C) have anchored/were sailing
D) are anchoring/have been sailing
E) are going to anchor/have sailed
14- According to the new schedule the
whole team have accepted, we .......
every Monday and Wednesday next
term, but I'm sure we ....... back to
our normal routine of once a week
before long.
A) had trained/revert
B) train/have reverted
C) are training/reverted
D) arc going to train/will revert
E) have been training/are reverting
15- The prospector ran into town in
excitement because, at last, he ..
some gold at the site which he ... for
months.
A) was finding/was panning
B) will find/is going to pan
C) will have found/has panned
D) had found/had been panning
E) found/will have panned
16- I expect you ....... bored with
working at the Post Office by this
tim.e next year and ....... for a more
interesting job.
A) have become/will have looked
B) were becoming/are going to look
C) become/will look
D) will become/arc looking
E) will have become/will be looking
17- Listen! The coach ....... the strengths
of our opponents because our team
....... against them before.
A) has explained/weren't playing
B) explains/won't play
C) is explaining/haven't played
D) was explaining/don't play
E) will explain/hadn't been playing
18- When I ....... the alterations to the
company accounts, I was left in no
doubt that the accountant .......
money from the firm.
A) saw/had been stealing
B) am seeing/has stolen
C) was seeing/was stealing
D) have seen/will have stolen
E) see/steals
19- According to the doctor, this time
next week, I ....... around as normal
and the cut on my foot .......
completely.
A) am walking/healed
B) will be walking/mil have healed
C) walked/was healing
D) have been walking/heals
E) walk/is going to heal
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20- Shadow puppets ....... in China and
....... as far as Turkey and Greece
today.
A) will originate/have been spreading
B) are originating/will be spreading
C) originate/had spread
D) originated/have spread
E) will have originated/were spreading
21- Over recent years, many skilled
craftsmen and women ....... their jobs
in the pottery trade in the UK, but
gradually English porcelain ....... its
reputation.
A) will have lost/will regain
B) had been losing/has regained
C) lost/regains
D) are losing/regained
E) have lost/is regaining
22- After she ....... to turn up for our
appointment for the third time, I
....... to meet her again.
A) is failing/am refusing
B) has failed/had refused
C) was failing/will refuse
D) had been failing/have refused
E) had foiled/refused
23- Since I took part in my first debating
match, I ....... a member of the
debating club, which I ....... most
weekends.
A) will have been/have attended
B) have been/attend
C) will be/was attending
D) am/had been attending
E) was/am attending
24- By the first half of the 19th century,
the potato ....... the staple food in
Ireland. In 1854, a disease ....... which
resulted in widespread starvation.
A) was becoming/has struck
B) will become/was going to strike
C) had become/struck
D) was going to become/strikes
E) has become/has struck
25- The origins of domestic poultry .......
uncertain, but experts believe that
some breeds are descended from the
Indian jungle-fowl, which still ....... in
India today.
A) are going to be/will exist
B) had been/will have existed
C) were/had been existing
D) are/exists
E) have been/existed
26- In 1868, the US government .......
7,000 Navajo Indians to return to
their homeland and, since then, they
....... the largest and richest Indian
tribe.
A) allowed/have become
B) has allowed/are becoming
C) was going to allow/will become
D) had allowed/were becoming
E) was allowing/become
27- In 1960, only 2,000 American
Indians ....... at university, while in
1970, only a decade later, this
number ....... to 12,000.
A) are studying/is increasing
B) were studying/had increased
C) will be studying/will have increased
D) studied/will increase
E) had studied/was increasing
28- Today we ....... a lot of tangerines at
one pound per kilo, unlike yesterday,
when we ....... very few customers.
A) were selling/have had
B) are selling/had
C) had been selling/had had
D) sold/will have had
E) are going to sell/will be having
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FAQs

What types of tenses are covered in Tenses Test 6?
Tenses Test 6 covers a variety of English verb tenses, including present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous, future simple, and perfect tenses. Each question is crafted to test the learner's ability to select the correct tense based on context. This comprehensive approach helps students grasp the nuances of English grammar and improves their overall language proficiency.
Who is Tenses Test 6 intended for?
Tenses Test 6 is intended for English language learners at various levels, particularly those preparing for language proficiency exams. It is suitable for high school students, university students, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of English grammar. The test can be used in classroom settings or for self-study, making it a versatile resource for learners.
How can Tenses Test 6 help improve English grammar skills?
By providing a range of questions focused on verb tenses, Tenses Test 6 helps learners identify and correct common grammatical mistakes. The test encourages critical thinking as students must analyze context to choose the appropriate tense. This practice not only reinforces their understanding of verb forms but also builds confidence in their writing and speaking skills.
What is the format of the questions in Tenses Test 6?
The questions in Tenses Test 6 are multiple-choice, requiring students to select the correct verb tense from a list of options. This format allows for quick assessment of understanding and helps learners practice decision-making under timed conditions. Each question is designed to reflect real-life scenarios where specific tenses would be used, enhancing practical language application.
Can Tenses Test 6 be used for classroom instruction?
Yes, Tenses Test 6 can be effectively used in classroom instruction as a tool for assessing students' understanding of verb tenses. Teachers can incorporate the test into lessons, use it for quizzes, or assign it as homework. The variety of questions allows for differentiated instruction, catering to students with different levels of proficiency.

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