Free Tenses MCQs with Answers
63 Tenses MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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61. The housewife __________the cakes burning, and ran to switch off the oven.
- A. smell
- B. smells
- C. smelt
- D. smelling
Explanation: The past-tense verb “smelt” agrees with the past action “ran.” “Smell” and “smells” are present forms, while “smelling” cannot serve as the main verb here.
Correct answer: smelt62. If we go to the park, __________you like to come too ?
- A. shall
- B. are
- C. would
- D. am
Explanation: “Would you like to come?” is the standard polite form for making an invitation or asking about someone's preference. The other options do not form this expression.
Correct answer: would63. He _________ in Pakistan.
- A. live
- B. lives
- C. is living
- D. living
Explanation: “Lives” is the simple present form used with “he” for a habitual or general fact. “Live” does not agree with the singular subject, while “is living” would suggest a temporary situation.
Correct answer: lives