Identifying Tense

Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10

12 Tenses at a Glance:

Present Tenses

  1. Simple Present: The cat sleeps.
  2. Present Continuous: The cat is sleeping.
  3. Present Perfect: The cat has slept.
  4. Present Perfect Continuous: The cat has been sleeping for an hour.

Past Tenses

  1. Simple Past: The cat slept.
  2. Past Continuous: The cat was sleeping.
  3. Past Perfect: The cat had slept.
  4. Past Perfect Continuous: The cat had been sleeping for an hour before the cat came.

Future Tenses

  1. Simple Future: The cat will sleep.
  2. Future Continuous: The cat will be sleeping.
  3. Future Perfect: The cat will have slept.
  4. Future Perfect Continuous: The cat will have been sleeping.


Model Questions: 


1. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) Yesterday, I witnessed an extraordinary cricket match.
  • b) It was exciting to finally see that it came together.
  • c) We have been planning to enjoy this match day for weeks.
  • d) By the time, I have already prepared snacks for everyone.
  • e) From the beginning, I had been hoping for a close game.
Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a.1.
b.2.
c.3.
d.4.
e.5.

2. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The sun rises in the east. 
  • b) I was watching TV when the phone rang. 
  • c) She will travel to Paris next summer. 
  • d) They have completed their homework. 
  • e) He had finished his work before I arrived.

3. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is reading a book now. 
  • b) The children played in the park yesterday. 
  • c) They will have dinner at 7 PM. 
  • d) I have been learning English for three years. 
  • e) She had gone to bed when the doorbell rang.

4. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) I visit my grandparents every Sunday. 
  • b) The dog was barking loudly during the night. 
  • c) We will start the meeting at 10 AM. 
  • d) He has written three books. 
  • e) They had already left by the time we arrived.

5. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) Birds fly in the sky. 
  • b) She was cooking when I called her. 
  • c) They will be here soon. 
  • d) I have seen that movie twice. 
  • e) He had been living in the city for ten years before moving.

6. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The baby sleeps peacefully. 
  • b) It was raining when I woke up. 
  • c) She will attend the conference next month. 
  • d) We have just finished our lunch. 
  • e) By the time I got there, he had already left.

7. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 
  • b) I was reading a book when he arrived. 
  • c) They will visit us next weekend. 
  • d) She has traveled to many countries. 
  • e) He had been working all night.

8. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The train leaves at 9 AM. 
  • b) They were playing football when it started to rain. 
  • c) She will be waiting for you at the station. 
  • d) We have been friends for ten years. 
  • e) She had already completed the task when I checked.

8. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) I eat breakfast at 7 AM. 
  • b) He was listening to music when I entered. 
  • c) We will meet you at the cafe. 
  • d) They have moved to a new house. 
  • e) He had been writing for hours.

9. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The earth orbits the sun. 
  • b) She was doing her homework when I saw her. 
  • c) They will go to the beach tomorrow. 
  • d) He has won the competition. 
  • e) They had visited the museum before it closed.

10. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She dances beautifully. 
  • b) I was sleeping when the alarm went off. 
  • c) We will celebrate her birthday next week. 
  • d) You have improved a lot. 
  • e) He had been waiting for the bus for an hour.

11. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) Lions live in the jungle. 
  • b) He was walking to school when it started to snow. 
  • c) She will call you later. 
  • d) They have forgotten the password. 
  • e) We had just arrived when the show started.

12. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The store opens at 9 AM. 
  • b) I was writing an email when my computer crashed. 
  • c) They will launch the product next month. 
  • d) She has never been to London. 
  • e) He had been practicing the piano for years.

13. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The river flows through the city. 
  • b) They were discussing the project when I entered. 
  • c) I will visit my aunt this weekend. 
  • d) He has made a cake. 
  • e) She had left before the party started.

14. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The stars shine brightly at night. 
  • b) She was waiting for the bus when I saw her. 
  • c) We will finish the work by tomorrow. 
  • d) They have lost their keys. 
  • e) He had been feeling sick before the trip.

15. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She teaches mathematics. 
  • b) I was studying for the exam when you called. 
  • c) They will arrive in the evening. 
  • d) He has bought a new car. 
  • e) We had cleaned the house before the guests arrived.

16. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He runs every morning. 
  • b) They were laughing when I joined them. 
  • c) I will help you with your homework. 
  • d) She has started a new job. 
  • e) He had been working on the project for a month.

17. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The cat sleeps on the sofa. 
  • b) I was painting the fence when it started to rain. 
  • c) They will finish the book by next week. 
  • d) We have received your letter. 
  • e) She had cooked dinner before we arrived.

18. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She sings in the choir. 
  • b) He was driving when the accident happened. 
  • c) They will move to a new apartment. 
  • d) I have heard this song before. 
  • e) We had been talking for hours before we realized the time.

19. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The flowers bloom in spring. 
  • b) She was dancing when the music stopped. 
  • c) We will go hiking next weekend. 
  • d) They have opened a new store. 
  • e) He had just finished his homework when his friend called.

20. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) The dog barks loudly. 
  • b) I was eating dinner when the phone rang. 
  • c) She will start college next year. 
  • d) He has forgotten my birthday. 
  • e) We had been playing for an hour before it started to rain.

21. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) I am reading a fascinating book.
  • b) I have been studying for hours.
  • c) I will finish my homework soon.
  • d) I had already eaten dinner before watching the movie.
  • e) I was playing video games when you called.

22. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) They are going to the beach tomorrow.
  • b) She has lived in this city for five years.
  • c) We were watching a movie last night.
  • d) I will have completed my project by next week.
  • e) They had finished their meal before we arrived.

23. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is singing a beautiful song.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 30 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the market later.
  • d) I had already finished my work before lunch.
  • e) They were playing football in the park.

24. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is cooking dinner.
  • b) We have been friends for many years.
  • c) I will visit my grandparents next weekend.
  • d) I had already eaten breakfast before going to school.
  • e) They were swimming in the pool.

25. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is playing the guitar.
  • b) We have been studying English for three years.
  • c) I will travel to Europe next summer.
  • d) I had already finished my homework before watching TV.
  • e) They were dancing at the party.

26. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is writing a letter.
  • b) We have been waiting for the train for 20 minutes.
  • c) I will go shopping tomorrow.
  • d) I had already eaten lunch before going to the park.
  • e) They were playing basketball in the gym.

27. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is watching a movie.
  • b) We have been living in this house for ten years.
  • c) I will go to the doctor next week.
  • d) I had already finished my dinner before watching TV.
  • e) They were playing volleyball at the beach.

28. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is reading a newspaper.
  • b) We have been studying history for two years.
  • c) I will go to the library tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my breakfast before going to work.
  • e) They were playing tennis in the court.

29. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is listening to music.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 15 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the park tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my lunch before going to the movies.
  • e) They were playing soccer in the field.

30. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is painting a picture.
  • b) We have been studying science for four years.
  • c) I will go to the beach next weekend.
  • d) I had already finished my dinner before watching TV.
  • e) They were playing badminton in the park.

31. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is talking on the phone.
  • b) We have been friends since childhood.
  • c) I will go to the gym tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my breakfast before going to school.
  • e) They were playing cards at home.

32. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is cooking dinner.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 30 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the market later.
  • d) I had already finished my work before lunch.
  • e) They were playing football in the park.

33. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is singing a beautiful song.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 30 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the market later.
  • d) I had already finished my work before lunch.
  • e) They were playing football in the park.

34. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is cooking dinner.
  • b) We have been friends for many years.
  • c) I will visit my grandparents next weekend.
  • d) I had already eaten breakfast before going to school.
  • e) They were swimming in the pool.

35. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is playing the guitar.
  • b) We have been studying English for three years.
  • c) I will travel to Europe next summer.
  • d) I had already finished my homework before watching TV.
  • e) They were dancing at the party.

36. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is writing a letter.
  • b) We have been waiting for the train for 20 minutes.
  • c) I will go shopping tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my lunch before going to the park.
  • e) They were playing basketball in the gym.

37. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is watching a movie.
  • b) We have been living in this house for ten years.
  • c) I will go to the doctor next week.
  • d) I had already finished my dinner before watching TV.
  • e) They were playing volleyball at the beach.

38. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is reading a newspaper.
  • b) We have been studying history for two years.
  • c) I will go to the library tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my breakfast before going to work.
  • e) They were playing tennis in the court.

39. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) He is listening to music.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 15 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the park tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my lunch before going to the movies.
  • e) They were playing soccer in the field.

40. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10 

  • a) She is painting a picture.
  • b) We have been studying science for four years.
  • c) I will go to the beach next weekend.
  • d) I had already finished my dinner before watching TV.
  • e) They were playing badminton in the park.


Model Questions - Answers

1. Questions:

  • a) Yesterday, I witnessed an extraordinary cricket match.
  • b) It was exciting to finally see that it came together.
  • c) We have been planning to enjoy this match day for weeks.
  • d) By the time, I have already prepared snacks for everyone.
  • e) From the beginning, I had been hoping for a close game.

Answers: 

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Past
The cat slept.
b. Simple Past
The cat slept.
c. Present Perfect Continuous
The cat has been sleeping for an hour.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect Continuous
The cat had been sleeping for an hour before the rat came.

2. Questions:

  • a) The sun rises in the east. 
  • b) I was watching TV when the phone rang. 
  • c) She will travel to Paris next summer. 
  • d) They have completed their homework. 
  • e) He had finished his work before I arrived.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

3. Questions:

  • a) She is reading a book now. 
  • b) The children played in the park yesterday. 
  • c) They will have dinner at 7 PM. 
  • d) I have been learning English for three years. 
  • e) She had gone to bed when the doorbell rang.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Simple Past
The cat slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect Continuous
The cat has been sleeping for an hour.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

4. Questions:

  • a) I visit my grandparents every Sunday. 
  • b) The dog was barking loudly during the night. 
  • c) We will start the meeting at 10 AM. 
  • d) He has written three books. 
  • e) They had already left by the time we arrived.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

5. Questions:

  • a) Birds fly in the sky. 
  • b) She was cooking when I called her. 
  • c) They will be here soon. 
  • d) I have seen that movie twice. 
  • e) He had been living in the city for ten years before moving.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect Continuous
The cat had been sleeping for an hour before the rat came.

6. Questions:

  • a) The baby sleeps peacefully. 
  • b) It was raining when I woke up. 
  • c) She will attend the conference next month. 
  • d) We have just finished our lunch. 
  • e) By the time I got there, he had already left.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

7. Questions:

  • a) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 
  • b) I was reading a book when he arrived. 
  • c) They will visit us next weekend. 
  • d) She has traveled to many countries. 
  • e) He had been working all night.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

8. Questions:

  • a) I eat breakfast at 7 AM. 
  • b) He was listening to music when I entered. 
  • c) We will meet you at the cafe. 
  • d) They have moved to a new house. 
  • e) He had been writing for hours.
Answers:
Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

9. Questions:

  • a) The earth orbits the sun. 
  • b) She was doing her homework when I saw her. 
  • c) They will go to the beach tomorrow. 
  • d) He has won the competition. 
  • e) They had visited the museum before it closed.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

10. Questions:

  • a) She dances beautifully. 
  • b) I was sleeping when the alarm went off. 
  • c) We will celebrate her birthday next week. 
  • d) You have improved a lot. 
  • e) He had been waiting for the bus for an hour.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect Continuous
The cat had been sleeping for an hour before the rat came.

11. Questions:

  • a) Lions live in the jungle. 
  • b) He was walking to school when it started to snow. 
  • c) She will call you later. 
  • d) They have forgotten the password. 
  • e) We had just arrived when the show started.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

12. Questions:

  • a) The store opens at 9 AM. 
  • b) I was writing an email when my computer crashed. 
  • c) They will launch the product next month. 
  • d) She has never been to London. 
  • e) He had been practicing the piano for years.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect Continuous
The cat had been sleeping for an hour before the rat came.

13. Questions:

  • a) The river flows through the city. 
  • b) They were discussing the project when I entered. 
  • c) I will visit my aunt this weekend. 
  • d) He has made a cake. 
  • e) She had left before the party started.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

14. Questions:

  • a) The stars shine brightly at night. 
  • b) She was waiting for the bus when I saw her. 
  • c) We will finish the work by tomorrow. 
  • d) They have lost their keys. 
  • e) He had been feeling sick before the trip.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

15. Questions:

  • a) She teaches mathematics. 
  • b) I was studying for the exam when you called. 
  • c) They will arrive in the evening. 
  • d) He has bought a new car. 
  • e) We had cleaned the house before the guests arrived.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

16. Questions:

  • a) He runs every morning. 
  • b) They were laughing when I joined them. 
  • c) I will help you with your homework. 
  • d) She has started a new job. 
  • e) He had been working on the project for a month.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect Continuous
The cat had been sleeping for an hour before the rat came.

17. Questions:

  • a) The cat sleeps on the sofa. 
  • b) I was painting the fence when it started to rain. 
  • c) They will finish the book by next week. 
  • d) We have received your letter. 
  • e) She had cooked dinner before we arrived.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

18. Questions:

  • a) She sings in the choir. 
  • b) He was driving when the accident happened. 
  • c) They will move to a new apartment. 
  • d) I have heard this song before. 
  • e) We had been talking for hours before we realized the time.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect Continuous
The cat had been sleeping for an hour before the rat came.

19. Questions:

  • a) The flowers bloom in spring. 
  • b) She was dancing when the music stopped. 
  • c) We will go hiking next weekend. 
  • d) They have opened a new store. 
  • e) He had just finished his homework when his friend called.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

20. Questions:

  • a) The dog barks loudly. 
  • b) I was eating dinner when the phone rang. 
  • c) She will start college next year. 
  • d) He has forgotten my birthday. 
  • e) We had been playing for an hour before it started to rain.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Simple Present
The cat sleeps.
b. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
e. Past Perfect Continuous
The cat had been sleeping for an hour before the rat came.

21. Questions:

  • a) I am reading a fascinating book.
  • b) I have been studying for hours.
  • c) I will finish my homework soon.
  • d) I had already eaten dinner before watching the movie.
  • e) I was playing video games when you called.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect Continuous
The cat has been sleeping for an hour.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

22. Questions:

  • a) They are going to the beach tomorrow.
  • b) She has lived in this city for five years.
  • c) We were watching a movie last night.
  • d) I will have completed my project by next week.
  • e) They had finished their meal before we arrived.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.
d. Future Perfect
The cat will have slept.
e. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.

23. Questions:

  • a) He is singing a beautiful song.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 30 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the market later.
  • d) I had already finished my work before lunch.
  • e) They were playing football in the park.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect Continuous
The cat has been sleeping for an hour.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

24. Questions:

  • a) She is cooking dinner.
  • b) We have been friends for many years.
  • c) I will visit my grandparents next weekend.
  • d) I had already eaten breakfast before going to school.
  • e) They were swimming in the pool.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

25. Questions:

  • a) He is playing the guitar.
  • b) We have been studying English for three years.
  • c) I will travel to Europe next summer.
  • d) I had already finished my homework before watching TV.
  • e) They were dancing at the party.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

26. Questions:

  • a) She is writing a letter.
  • b) We have been waiting for the train for 20 minutes.
  • c) I will go shopping tomorrow.
  • d) I had already eaten lunch before going to the park.
  • e) They were playing basketball in the gym.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

27. Questions:

  • a) He is watching a movie.
  • b) We have been living in this house for ten years.
  • c) I will go to the doctor next week.
  • d) I had already finished my dinner before watching TV.
  • e) They were playing volleyball at the beach.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

28. Questions:

  • a) She is reading a newspaper.
  • b) We have been studying history for two years.
  • c) I will go to the library tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my breakfast before going to work.
  • e) They were playing tennis in the court.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

29. Questions:

  • a) He is listening to music.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 15 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the park tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my lunch before going to the movies.
  • e) They were playing soccer in the field.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

30. Questions:

  • a) She is painting a picture.
  • b) We have been studying science for four years.
  • c) I will go to the beach next weekend.
  • d) I had already finished my dinner before watching TV.
  • e) They were playing badminton in the park.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

31. Questions:

  • a) He is talking on the phone.
  • b) We have been friends since childhood.
  • c) I will go to the gym tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my breakfast before going to school.
  • e) They were playing cards at home.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect Continuous
The cat has been sleeping for an hour.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

32. Questions:

  • a) She is cooking dinner.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 30 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the market later.
  • d) I had already finished my work before lunch.
  • e) They were playing football in the park.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

33. Questions:

  • a) He is singing a beautiful song.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 30 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the market later.
  • d) I had already finished my work before lunch.
  • e) They were playing football in the park.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

34. Questions:

  • a) She is cooking dinner.
  • b) We have been friends for many years.
  • c) I will visit my grandparents next weekend.
  • d) I had already eaten breakfast before going to school.
  • e) They were swimming in the pool.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

35. Questions:

  • a) He is playing the guitar.
  • b) We have been studying English for three years.
  • c) I will travel to Europe next summer.
  • d) I had already finished my homework before watching TV.
  • e) They were dancing at the party.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

36. Questions:

  • a) She is writing a letter.
  • b) We have been waiting for the train for 20 minutes.
  • c) I will go shopping tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my lunch before going to the park.
  • e) They were playing basketball in the gym.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

37. Questions:

  • a) He is watching a movie.
  • b) We have been living in this house for ten years.
  • c) I will go to the doctor next week.
  • d) I had already finished my dinner before watching TV.
  • e) They were playing volleyball at the beach.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

38. Questions:

  • a) She is reading a newspaper.
  • b) We have been studying history for two years.
  • c) I will go to the library tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my breakfast before going to work.
  • e) They were playing tennis in the court.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

39. Questions:

  • a) He is listening to music.
  • b) We have been waiting for the bus for 15 minutes.
  • c) I will go to the park tomorrow.
  • d) I had already finished my lunch before going to the movies.
  • e) They were playing soccer in the field.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.

40. Questions:

  • a) She is painting a picture.
  • b) We have been studying science for four years.
  • c) I will go to the beach next weekend.
  • d) I had already finished my dinner before watching TV.

  • e) They were playing badminton in the park.

Answers:

Column A (Name of the tense)
Column B (New sentence)
a. Present Continuous
The cat is sleeping.
b. Present Perfect
The cat has slept.
c. Simple Future
The cat will sleep.
d. Past Perfect
The cat had slept before the rat came.
e. Past Continuous
The cat was sleeping.