Past Tense

IMPORTANT

Past Tense: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Past Tense, Simple Past Tense, Past Perfect Tense & Past Perfect Continuous Tense etc.

Important Questions on Past Tense

EASY
IMPORTANT

Directions: In the following question, a sentence with a blank is given. Choose the alternative that completes the sentence grammatically and contextually.

If I had helped him, he _____.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Which of the following phrases (a), (b), (c), and (d) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as the answer.

An earthquake of mild intensity has been felt yesterday at the wee hours in the capital.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into some parts. Choose the part which is grammatically or contextually incorrect. In case there is no error, choose 'No error' as your answer.

We were all very happy (A)/at Mr Khurana being awarded (B)/the Nobel Prize. (C)/No error. (D)

EASY
IMPORTANT

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Alternatives to the underlined part are given in the options, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement' as your answer.

We left the place only after we were promised that we would be brought to that place again.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Choose the option that changes the verb in the given sentence to the Past Tense.

He throws cold water on my plan.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blank with the past tense or past participle of the verb 'wind.'

He _____ up by appealing to the audience to contribute to the fund.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blanks with the past tense or past participle form of the verb 'teach'.

The village master _____ his little school. They have _____ their tongue to speak lies.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blanks with the past tense or past participle of the verb 'fight.'

He _____ for the crown. He has _____ a good fight.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Choose an appropriate option to fill in the blank with the past tense or past participle of the verb 'lead'.

The faithful dog _____ his blind master.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Choose an appropriate option to fill in the blank with the past tense or past participle of the verb 'sleep.'

We thought her dying when she _____.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blank with the Past Tense or Past Participle form of the verb given in the bracket.

Christ _____ (forgive) his crucifiers.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Choose an appropriate option to fill in the blank with the past tense or past participle of the verb 'have.'

After the storm, we _____ a spell of fine weather.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Choose an appropriate option to fill in the blank with the past tense or past participle of the verb 'blow.'

The tempest _____ the ship ashore.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank with the past tense or past participle of the given verb: 'tread' 

Walking through the jungle, he _____ on a snake.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blank with Past Tense or Past Participle of verb given.(crow)

His enemies _____ over his fall.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blanks with the past tense or past participle of the given verb: "run".
You look as if you had _____ all the way home. He _____ for his life.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blanks with the past tense and/ or past participle of the given verb: "sting".

He has been _____ by a scorpion. The remark _____ him.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blanks with the past tense and/ or past participle of the given verb: "tear"

In a fit of rage she _____ the letter. The country is ______ by factions.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blanks with the past tense and/ or past participle form of the verb "speak".

He _____ freely when he had drunk alcohol.
Marathi is _____ in Maharashtra.

EASY
IMPORTANT

Fill in the blank with the past tense or past participle of the given verb: drink

The toast was .................... with great enthusiasm.