Past Tense

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 _____.

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.

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)

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.

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

He throws cold water on my plan.

Choose the Past Participle or the Past Tense of the Verbs in the brackets from the given options.

'Homer describes a race of men who (spring) from the gods. The ship (spring) a leak.'

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

Christ _____ (forgive) his crucifiers.

Fill in the blanks with the Past Tense or Past Participle form of the verb 'deal'.

He_____ unfairly with his partner.
The robber_____him a blow on the head.

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

His enemies _____ over his fall.

Fill in the Past Tense or Past Participle of verb given: Lose

His rashness _____ him his life. _____ time is never found again. The man who yields to the fascination of the gaming-table is _____.

Fill in the blank with the past tense or past participle of the given verb: "wear."

My patience _____ out at last. The inscription has _____ away in several places.

Spot the error in the following sentence written in past tense. Choose the respective mark of the part of the sentence you find an error in and find its number from the options given.
Tameem and his friends (A)/ were watched (B)/ TV all evening yesterday(C)/ No error (D)

In the following question, identify the sentence containing past perfect tense. Choose from the options provided

Identify the sentence that contains the simple past tense from the options given below:

Read the sentence to find out whether any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 'E' (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

The farmers agitate against the new reforms (A)/ by hosting the flag on the Red Fort on Independence Day, (B)/ stating that the government must not bring (C)/ these reforms into practise. (D)/ No error (E)

Read the sentence to find out whether any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 'E' (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

The teachings preach by the religious Gurus (A)/ are being treasured in the holy books (B)/ for the future generation to learn and embrace (C)/ the essentials of human life. (D)/ No error (E)

Read the sentence to find out whether any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 'E' (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

The government was working hard (A)/ to make farmers realise the benefits of the proposed new laws, (B)/ but still, there is a contention between the two, (C)/ which might get heightened in the coming days. (D)/ No error (E)

Read the sentence to find out whether any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 'E' (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

After the sorrowful demise of her mother, (A)/ Stephanie, had indulge herself in long hours of work, (B)/ to fulfil her mother's dream of seeing her (C)/ as a successful entrepreneur. (D)/ No error (E)

Read the sentence to find out whether any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 'E' (ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

My father will teach me to embrace failure (A)/ and success with the same zeal, (B)/ so I will celebrate my failure in the game as (C)/ I would have celebrated the success. (D)/ No error (E)

Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Many of our tinsel town beauties will hit the panic button if they didn't have atleast one movie in hand.