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.
had been explaining
C.
has explained
D.
has 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.
result
D.
have resulting
Question #3
Stereotypes __________ it difficult to form an accurate first impression.
A.
make often
B.
often are making
C.
often make
D.
are often making
Question #4
Steven __________ his greatest ambition in life by earning a college degree from UCLA.
A.
is recently achieving
B.
was recently achieving
C.
has recently achieved
D.
has been recently achieving
Question #5
Sylvia __________ her own restaurant since 1998. She __________ many customers during that time.
A.
has operated . . . served
B.
has been operating . . . has served
C.
was operating . . . has served
D.
is 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.
is participating
B.
participated
C.
participates
D.
has been participating
Question #7
The grammar videos on our Canvas course page __________ everything you need to know about English grammar.
A.
is having
B.
have
C.
has
D.
having
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.
had researched
B.
has researched
C.
researches
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.
begin
B.
began
C.
are beginning
D.
beginning
Question #11
George __________ on his novel for several years, but he still __________ it. He hopes to finish it by next summer.
A.
works . . . hadn't finished
B.
has been working . . . finishes
C.
is working . . . isn't finished
D.
has been working . . . hasn'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.
are having
B.
had
C.
have
D.
has
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.
decide . . . have increased . . . have been
B.
decide . . . increase . . . are
C.
decided . . . we're increasing . . . are being
D.
are deciding . . . have been increasing . . . were
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.
has shown . . . is being . . . has implemented
C.
showed . . . is . . . implement
D.
showed . . . is . . . 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 . . . have . . . need
B.
points . . . had . . . needed
C.
pointed . . . have . . . needs
D.
has pointed . . . had . . . are needing
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