Practice Precise Use of Tenses - 2.1.1 | Module 1: Foundations of English Language & Exam Structure | ICSE Grade 12 English
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2.1.1 - Precise Use of Tenses

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Identify the present perfect tense in the following sentence: 'I have finished my homework.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for 'have' or 'has' plus the past participle.

Question 2

Easy

Write a sentence using the past continuous tense.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Start with 'was' or 'were' plus the verb ending in '-ing'.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which sentence represents the past perfect tense?

  • I finished my homework.
  • I had finished my homework before dinner.
  • I am finishing my homework.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for completed actions before another past action.

Question 2

True or False: The present continuous tense describes completed actions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider actions in progress.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a paragraph using both present perfect and past perfect tenses describing a recent event.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about actions completed relative to each other.

Question 2

Create a dialogue between two people that demonstrates the use of all four tenses discussed.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the different tenses where appropriate to convey accurate timing.

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