ESL 141 - Grammar and Writing IV » Summer 2021 » Grammar Quiz - Tenses
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Question #1
Although the professor __________ the grammar point for over an hour, some students still do not understand.
A.
is explaining
B.
has explained
C.
has been explaining
D.
had been explaining
Question #2
The author claims that limiting the times when senior drivers are permitted to drive __________ in fewer accidents caused by drivers over the age of 75.
A.
was resulted
B.
has resulted
C.
have resulting
D.
result
Question #3
Stereotypes __________ it difficult to form an accurate first impression.
A.
often make
B.
make often
C.
often are making
D.
are often making
Question #4
Steven __________ his greatest ambition in life by earning a college degree from UCLA.
A.
has recently achieved
B.
has been recently achieving
C.
is recently achieving
D.
was recently achieving
Question #5
Sylvia __________ her own restaurant since 1998. She __________ many customers during that time.
A.
was operating . . . has served
B.
is operating . . . has served
C.
has operated . . . served
D.
has been operating . . . has served
Question #6
Since the beginning of the semester, Michael __________ in a study to see the effects of living on a plant-based diet.
A.
has been participating
B.
participates
C.
is participating
D.
participated
Question #7
The grammar videos on our Canvas course page __________ everything you need to know about English grammar.
A.
is having
B.
having
C.
has
D.
have
Question #8
In order to make a good impression during her job interview last week, Ellen __________ information about the company before meeting with the hiring committee.
A.
has researched
B.
researches
C.
had researched
D.
has been researching
Question #9
While the students ____________ the exam yesterday, the professor __________ their homework.
A.
are completing . . . was checking
B.
complete . . . checked
C.
completed . . . checking
D.
were completing . . . checked
Question #10
Currently, more and more parents __________ to question the necessity of homework for children in elementary school.
A.
are beginning
B.
beginning
C.
began
D.
begin
Question #11
George __________ on his novel for several years, but he still __________ it. He hopes to finish it by next summer.
A.
has been working . . . hasn't finished
B.
has been working . . . finishes
C.
works . . . hadn't finished
D.
is working . . . isn't finished
Question #12
By choosing to homeschool their child, parents ___________ more flexibility to enroll their child in classes or extracurricular activities once the academics are done for the day.
A.
have
B.
has
C.
are having
D.
had
Question #13
For example, according to the UCLA study, when parents ___________ to homeschool their children, results on statewide exams __________ due to the children now having the individualized attention they need. It is impossible for a teacher to provide this same attention when there ___________ over 25 students in a classroom.
A.
decided . . . we're increasing . . . are being
B.
decide . . . have increased . . . have been
C.
are deciding . . . have been increasing . . . were
D.
decide . . . increase . . . are
Question #14
As an illustration, the report by the National Highway Transportation Board (NHTB) __________ that by implementing a maximum driving age law in the city of Greenville, there were fewer accidents caused by senior drivers. Therefore, it __________ essential that more cities __________ a similar law.
A.
shows . . . was . . . implement
B.
showed . . . is . . . implemented
C.
showed . . . is . . . implement
D.
has shown . . . is being . . . has implemented
Question #15
In the article, Smith __________ out that by removing homework from the lives of elementary school children, they now __________ more time to pursue extracurricular activities such as sports, music, or arts programs. Consequently, parents also no longer __________ to worry about their children having enough time in the day to complete their homework after these after-school programs end.
A.
points . . . had . . . needed
B.
pointed . . . have . . . needs
C.
has pointed . . . had . . . are needing
D.
points . . . have . . . need
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