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Which Verb Form Is Correct? Take the Quiz!

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Think you know the correct form of a verb? This free, interactive quiz lets you master verb form practice, spot common correction verb form pitfalls, and learn how to choose correct verb form every time. Whether you're a student aiming for flawless writing, prepping for exams, or a language lover craving a fun challenge, this verb form quiz will boost your confidence. Through each question, you'll practice how to choose correct verb form in real-world sentences, building skills you can use immediately in writing and conversation. Dive into our practice exercise or take a quick verb tenses quiz . You'll see instant feedback, handy tips, and track your progress. Ready? Take the quiz now and sharpen your grammar!

She ____ to the store every Saturday.
went
go
goes
going
In present simple, third-person singular subjects require an -s ending on the verb. "She goes" is the correct form, while "go" is the base form, "went" is past tense, and "going" is the present participle. More on third-person-singular verb forms
I ____ my homework already.
have finished
will finish
had finished
finished
The present perfect "have finished" is used with words like "already" to indicate a completed action with relevance to the present. "Finished" alone is simple past without present relevance, and "had finished" is past perfect. Learn more about the present perfect tense
They ____ in the park yesterday.
played
playing
play
plays
The word "yesterday" signals the simple past tense. "Played" is the past form of "play," making it the correct choice. The other options are present or participle forms. Simple past tense guide
He ____ to call you last night, but he forgot.
was going to call
is going to call
had called
will call
The phrase "was going to call" expresses a past intention that did not happen. The other options either describe future plans or completed actions, which do not fit the context. Using "going to" for future intentions
By the time we arrived, the movie ____.
will start
has started
started
had started
When one past action occurs before another, the past perfect tense (had + past participle) is used. "Had started" shows the movie began before our arrival. Past perfect tense explained
If she ____ earlier, she wouldn't be late now.
would leave
had left
has left
left
This is a mixed conditional: a past hypothetical (had left) leads to a present result (wouldn't be late). The past perfect "had left" fits the if-clause. Guide to conditional sentences
I wish I ____ French when I lived in Paris.
had studied
studied
have studied
will study
To express regret about a past action, English uses the past perfect in the wish-clause. "Had studied" indicates the action didn't happen. Past perfect for regrets
This time next week, I ____ on the beach.
will be lying
lie
will lie
am lying
The future progressive tense (will be + present participle) describes an action in progress at a specific future time. "Will be lying" is correct. Future progressive tense
Neither John nor his friends ____ invited to the event.
were invited
is invited
was invited
are invited
With "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the nearer subject. "Friends" is plural, so we use "were invited." Neither...nor subject - verb agreement
The committee ____ the proposal before voting.
will have reviewed
will review
have reviewed
reviews
The future perfect tense (will have + past participle) indicates an action completed before another future event. They will have reviewed the proposal before the vote. Future perfect tense
She suggested that he ____ the report by Friday.
submit
submits
will submit
submitted
After verbs like "suggest," English uses the base form (subjunctive) in that-clauses. "Submit" is correct here. Subjunctive mood guide
No sooner ____ the train ____ than it stopped.
did the train start
was the train starting
has the train started
had the train started
Inversion after "no sooner" requires the past perfect tense with subject - auxiliary inversion: "Had the train started." This construction emphasizes the sequence of past events. Inversion with no sooner
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify the Correct Form of a Verb -

    Determine the correct form of a verb in diverse sentence contexts to reinforce your understanding of verb usage and grammatical structure.

  2. Apply Subject-Verb Agreement -

    Use verb form practice to ensure subjects and verbs align in number and person, enhancing the clarity and accuracy of your writing.

  3. Choose the Correct Verb Form -

    Analyze sentence cues to choose correct verb form under time pressure, improving both speed and precision in verb selection.

  4. Differentiate Between Similar Verb Forms -

    Contrast past, past participle, and gerund forms to master correction verb form strategies for more polished prose.

  5. Evaluate Your Verb Form Skills -

    Use real-time feedback from the verb form quiz to assess your strengths and identify areas for targeted improvement.

  6. Boost Writing Confidence -

    Leverage structured practice to build confidence in applying the correct form of a verb across varied writing tasks.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement -

    Ensure the subject and verb match in number (singular/plural) to choose the correct form of a verb, e.g., "The data are accurate" vs. "The dataset is accurate." Remember: singular subjects take "-s" verbs in present tense (Purdue OWL).

  2. Maintaining Tense Consistency -

    Keep your verb tenses aligned throughout a sentence or paragraph by following sequence-of-tense rules, like using past perfect for events that happened before another past action ("She had finished before he arrived"; Cambridge University Press).

  3. Conquering Irregular Verbs -

    Review common irregular verb forms in a base-past-past participle chart (e.g., go - went - gone); use the mnemonic "BSV" (become, became, become) to recall patterns and ace your verb form practice (Oxford English Grammar).

  4. Using Modals and Semi-modals Correctly -

    Differentiate modals like can, could, must and semi-modals like need to or have to when you choose correct verb form for ability, obligation, or advice (British Council).

  5. Perfect vs. Progressive vs. Perfect-Progressive -

    Identify whether to use have+past participle (perfect), be+ - ing (progressive), or have been+ - ing (perfect-progressive) by mapping event timing and duration in your verb form quiz (University of Manchester).

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