Advanced Verb Forms and Conditional Tenses: Multiple-Choice Quiz

Activity

Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. If she (study) ______ harder, she would have passed the exam.
2. By the time we get there, they (finish) ______ their work.
3. He (know) ______ her for over a decade before they got married.
4. I wish she (be) ______ more considerate when she made that decision.
5. Had they known about the problem, they (take) ______ action earlier.
6. If you had listened to the instructions, you (not/make) ______ that mistake.
7. She (work) ______ on her novel for the past two years.
8. By the time he finishes his thesis, he (write) ______ over 100 pages.
9. If I were you, I (accept) ______ the job offer.
10. It’s high time that she (start) ______ thinking about her future.

Answer Key

1. studied – This is a third conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical situation in the past. "If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam."
2. will have finished – This is a future perfect tense indicating an action that will be completed before another future action. "By the time we get there, they will have finished their work."
3. had known – This is the past perfect tense, used to express an action that was completed before another past action. "He had known her for over a decade before they got married."
4. had been – This is a past perfect continuous tense, indicating a wish about the past. "I wish she had been more considerate when she made that decision."
5. would have taken – This is the past perfect conditional, used for a hypothetical situation in the past. "Had they known about the problem, they would have taken action earlier."
6. would not have made – This is a third conditional construction used to express regret or an action that didn’t happen. "If you had listened to the instructions, you would not have made that mistake."
7. has been working – This is the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. "She has been working on her novel for the past two years."
8. will have written – This is a future perfect tense, indicating the completion of an action by a future point in time. "By the time he finishes his thesis, he will have written over 100 pages."
9. would accept – This is a second conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical situation in the present or future. "If I were you, I would accept the job offer."
10. started – This is a subjunctive mood used to express a wish or necessity about the present or future. "It’s high time that she started thinking about her future."

Explanations

1. Studied is used to express a hypothetical past condition that didn’t occur.
2. Will have finished indicates an action that will be completed before another future action.
3. Had known shows an action that was completed before another action in the past.
4. Had been is used to express a wish about a past situation, indicating it was ongoing at some point.
5. Would have taken is used to discuss a hypothetical past situation and its possible outcome.
6. Would not have made is used to express regret about a past action that was influenced by a missed condition.
7. Has been working is used to indicate that the action started in the past and continues into the present.
8. Will have written predicts the completion of an action before a future time.
9. Would accept is used for hypothetical situations in the present or future.
10. Started is used to express a necessity or a wish for an action to begin.

Activity

Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. If she (study) ______ harder, she would have passed the exam.
2. By the time we get there, they (finish) ______ their work.
3. He (know) ______ her for over a decade before they got married.
4. I wish she (be) ______ more considerate when she made that decision.
5. Had they known about the problem, they (take) ______ action earlier.
6. If you had listened to the instructions, you (not/make) ______ that mistake.
7. She (work) ______ on her novel for the past two years.
8. By the time he finishes his thesis, he (write) ______ over 100 pages.
9. If I were you, I (accept) ______ the job offer.
10. It’s high time that she (start) ______ thinking about her future.

Answer Key

1. studied – This is a third conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical situation in the past. "If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam."
2. will have finished – This is a future perfect tense indicating an action that will be completed before another future action. "By the time we get there, they will have finished their work."
3. had known – This is the past perfect tense, used to express an action that was completed before another past action. "He had known her for over a decade before they got married."
4. had been – This is a past perfect continuous tense, indicating a wish about the past. "I wish she had been more considerate when she made that decision."
5. would have taken – This is the past perfect conditional, used for a hypothetical situation in the past. "Had they known about the problem, they would have taken action earlier."
6. would not have made – This is a third conditional construction used to express regret or an action that didn’t happen. "If you had listened to the instructions, you would not have made that mistake."
7. has been working – This is the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. "She has been working on her novel for the past two years."
8. will have written – This is a future perfect tense, indicating the completion of an action by a future point in time. "By the time he finishes his thesis, he will have written over 100 pages."
9. would accept – This is a second conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical situation in the present or future. "If I were you, I would accept the job offer."
10. started – This is a subjunctive mood used to express a wish or necessity about the present or future. "It’s high time that she started thinking about her future."

Explanations

1. Studied is used to express a hypothetical past condition that didn’t occur.
2. Will have finished indicates an action that will be completed before another future action.
3. Had known shows an action that was completed before another action in the past.
4. Had been is used to express a wish about a past situation, indicating it was ongoing at some point.
5. Would have taken is used to discuss a hypothetical past situation and its possible outcome.
6. Would not have made is used to express regret about a past action that was influenced by a missed condition.
7. Has been working is used to indicate that the action started in the past and continues into the present.
8. Will have written predicts the completion of an action before a future time.
9. Would accept is used for hypothetical situations in the present or future.
10. Started is used to express a necessity or a wish for an action to begin.

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Activity

Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. By the time he arrives, we (finish) ______ our dinner.
2. If she (study) ______ more, she might have understood the material better.
3. They (travel) ______ around Europe for the last six months.
4. He (call) ______ me before you get here if he wants to talk.
5. If you (be) ______ more careful, you would have avoided the accident.
6. By next year, she (graduate) ______ from university.
7. I (write) ______ an email to you, but my computer crashed.
8. If I (know) ______ about the sale, I would have bought the shoes.
9. They (not/complete) ______ the project by now if they hadn’t worked overtime.
10. Had I known you were coming, I (prepare) ______ a special dinner.
11. She (be) ______ the CEO of the company for five years by the end of this month.
12. If he (not/oversleep) ______, he would have caught the early train.
13. By the time you read this, I (leave) ______ for my vacation.
14. She (meet) ______ him at the conference last year.
15. If we (know) ______ it was your birthday, we would have bought a gift.
16. I (try) ______ to reach you several times yesterday.
17. They (already/finish) ______ their homework before dinner.
18. If you (take) ______ that route, you would have seen the beautiful scenery.
19. She (start) ______ her new job next Monday.
20. We (see) ______ that movie before, so we decided to watch something else.
21. If he (study) ______ harder, he might pass the exam.
22. By next summer, they (build) ______ their new house.
23. She (never/visit) ______ Paris before her trip last year.
24. Had he been aware of the risks, he (take) ______ precautionary measures.
25. If I (be) ______ you, I would reconsider that decision.
26. I (look) ______ for you all day, but I couldn’t find you.
27. By the time she returns, they (wait) ______ for a long time.
28. If we (be) ______ more diligent, we would have completed the project earlier.
29. They (not/realize) ______ the importance of the meeting until it was too late.
30. He (take) ______ the opportunity if he had known it was available.

Answer Key

1. will have finished – Future perfect tense indicates completion before a future point.
2. might have understood – Third conditional expressing a hypothetical past possibility.
3. have been traveling – Present perfect continuous for an action that started in the past and is ongoing.
4. will call – Future simple tense for a future action dependent on another action.
5. would have avoided – Third conditional for a hypothetical past result.
6. will have graduated – Future perfect tense indicating completion by a future time.
7. was writing – Past continuous tense showing an ongoing action in the past.
8. would have bought – Third conditional expressing a missed past opportunity.
9. would not have completed – Third conditional showing a hypothetical past result.
10. would have prepared – Third conditional expressing a hypothetical past action.
11. will have been – Future perfect continuous for an ongoing action up to a future point.
12. would not have overslept – Third conditional for a hypothetical past situation.
13. will have left – Future perfect tense indicating completion before a future event.
14. met – Simple past tense for a completed action at a specific time in the past.
15. would have bought – Third conditional for a missed past action.
16. tried – Simple past tense showing a completed action in the past.
17. had already finished – Past perfect tense indicating completion before another past event.
18. would have seen – Third conditional for a hypothetical past result.
19. will start – Future simple tense for an action expected to begin in the future.
20. had seen – Past perfect tense for an action completed before another past event.
21. might pass – Second conditional for a hypothetical present or future result.
22. will have built – Future perfect tense indicating completion by a future point.
23. had never visited – Past perfect tense for an action that hadn’t occurred before another past event.
24. would have taken – Third conditional for a hypothetical past action.
25. would reconsider – Second conditional for a hypothetical present or future situation.
26. have been looking – Present perfect continuous for an action that started in the past and continues to the present.
27. will have been waiting – Future perfect continuous for an ongoing action up to a future point.
28. would have been – Third conditional for a hypothetical past result.
29. did not realize – Simple past tense for an action that was completed in the past.
30. would have taken – Third conditional for a missed past opportunity.

Activity

Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. By the time she finishes her degree, she (study) ______ for almost a decade.
2. If they (know) ______ about the new policy, they would have acted differently.
3. She (be) ______ in the office since 8 a.m. and still has not taken a break.
4. Had he known the truth, he (not/make) ______ such a decision.
5. If you (attend) ______ the meeting, you would have understood the changes.
6. They (live) ______ in this city for ten years before moving abroad.
7. By next Friday, I (complete) ______ the report.
8. If he (drive) ______ slower, he might have avoided the accident.
9. I (see) ______ her at the cafe yesterday.
10. By the time the project is done, we (work) ______ on it for six months.
11. She (never/meet) ______ such an inspiring teacher before that workshop.
12. Had I realized the consequences, I (act) ______ differently.
13. If you (inform) ______ me earlier, I could have helped.
14. They (not/finish) ______ their meal yet; they are still eating.
15. He (be) ______ excited if he had known about the surprise party.
16. By the end of this week, she (write) ______ five reports.
17. I (want) ______ to help you, but I was too busy at that time.
18. If she (train) ______ harder, she would have won the competition.
19. We (plan) ______ a trip to Japan for next year.
20. They (never/experience) ______ such a severe storm before that day.
21. If I (know) ______ where you were, I would have come to find you.
22. By the time you arrive, they (already/leave) ______ for their trip.
23. She (study) ______ for her exam all night long.
24. Had we arrived earlier, we (get) ______ better seats.
25. If you (tell) ______ me about your problem, I might have been able to help.
26. They (not/see) ______ that film before it was released.
27. I (not/finish) ______ the book because I lost it.
28. By the time she calls you, I (talk) ______ to her about the issue.
29. He (understand) ______ the instructions if he had read them more carefully.
30. If we (be) ______ more attentive, we could have avoided the error.

Answer Key

1. will have been studying – Future perfect continuous tense indicating an action that will be ongoing until a future point.
2. would have known – Third conditional for a missed past opportunity.
3. has been – Present perfect continuous for an action that started in the past and is ongoing.
4. would not have made – Third conditional expressing a hypothetical past result.
5. had attended – Third conditional for a missed past opportunity.
6. had lived – Past perfect tense for an action completed before another past action.
7. will have completed – Future perfect tense indicating completion by a future time.
8. might have avoided – Third conditional for a hypothetical past result.
9. saw – Simple past tense for a completed action at a specific time in the past.
10. will have been working – Future perfect continuous for an ongoing action up to a future point.
11. had never met – Past perfect tense indicating an action that was true before another past event.
12. would have acted – Third conditional expressing a hypothetical past action.
13. had informed – Third conditional for a missed past opportunity.
14. have not finished – Present perfect tense for an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.
15. would have been – Third conditional expressing a hypothetical past emotion.
16. will have written – Future perfect tense indicating completion by a future time.
17. wanted – Simple past tense for a completed action in the past.
18. would have won – Third conditional for a hypothetical past result.
19. are planning – Present continuous tense for an ongoing future plan.
20. had never experienced – Past perfect tense for an action that was true before another past event.
21. would have known – Third conditional for a missed past opportunity.
22. will have already left – Future perfect tense indicating an action completed before another future event.
23. has been studying – Present perfect continuous for an ongoing action.
24. would have gotten – Third conditional for a hypothetical past result.
25. had told – Third conditional for a missed past opportunity.
26. had not seen – Past perfect tense indicating an action that was true before another past event.
27. did not finish – Simple past tense indicating an action completed in the past.
28. will have talked – Future perfect tense indicating completion before a future point.
29. would have understood – Third conditional for a hypothetical past result.
30. had been – Third conditional expressing a hypothetical past situation.

Multiple-Choice Quiz

Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. By the time she arrives, we (finish) ______ our work.
   • A) will finish
   • B) have finished
   • C) will have finished
   • D) finished

Answer: C) will have finished

2. If I (know) ______ about the meeting, I would have attended.
   • A) knew
   • B) have known
   • C) had known
   • D) know

Answer: C) had known

3. He (work) ______ on the project for the past two weeks.
   • A) works
   • B) worked
   • C) has been working
   • D) will be working

Answer: C) has been working

4. By next month, she (complete) ______ her training.
   • A) completes
   • B) has completed
   • C) will complete
   • D) will have completed

Answer: D) will have completed

5. They (never/visit) ______ such an exotic place before last summer.
   • A) never visited
   • B) have never visited
   • C) had never visited
   • D) never visit

Answer: C) had never visited

6. If she (study) ______ harder, she might have passed the test.
   • A) studies
   • B) had studied
   • C) would have studied
   • D) studied

Answer: B) had studied

7. We (wait) ______ for the bus for an hour when it finally arrived.
   • A) had waited
   • B) were waiting
   • C) have been waiting
   • D) waited

Answer: B) were waiting

8. Had he known the rules, he (not/make) ______ that mistake.
   • A) would not make
   • B) had not made
   • C) would not have made
   • D) did not make

Answer: C) would not have made

9. By the time they get here, I (finish) ______ preparing dinner.
   • A) will finish
   • B) will have finished
   • C) have finished
   • D) finished

Answer: B) will have finished

10. If you (tell) ______ me about the problem, I could have helped.
    • A) told
    • B) tell
    • C) had told
    • D) would tell

Answer: C) had told

11. She (travel) ______ to Japan every year for business.
    • A) travels
    • B) is traveling
    • C) has traveled
    • D) traveled

Answer: A) travels

12. By the end of the day, we (complete) ______ the entire project.
    • A) will complete
    • B) will have completed
    • C) have completed
    • D) completed

Answer: B) will have completed

13. If they (know) ______ the traffic was so bad, they would have left earlier.
    • A) know
    • B) knew
    • C) had known
    • D) knowing

Answer: C) had known

14. I (try) ______ to reach you for hours before you finally answered.
    • A) tried
    • B) was trying
    • C) had tried
    • D) have tried

Answer: B) was trying

15. They (not/finish) ______ the assignment yet, so it’s still pending.
    • A) haven’t finished
    • B) didn’t finish
    • C) had not finished
    • D) don’t finish

Answer: A) haven’t finished

16. If we (be) ______ more careful, we could have avoided the issue.
    • A) were
    • B) are
    • C) had been
    • D) would be

Answer: C) had been

17. She (never/see) ______ a movie like that before last night.
    • A) never saw
    • B) has never seen
    • C) had never seen
    • D) never seen

Answer: C) had never seen

18. By the time you arrive, they (leave) ______ for their vacation.
    • A) have left
    • B) will leave
    • C) had left
    • D) will have left

Answer: D) will have left

19. He (be) ______ working at the company for ten years before he got promoted.
    • A) worked
    • B) had been working
    • C) has been working
    • D) was working

Answer: B) had been working

20. If you (be) ______ here earlier, you would have met her.
    • A) are
    • B) were
    • C) had been
    • D) would be

Answer: C) had been

21. They (not/realize) ______ how important the decision was until it was too late.
    • A) did not realize
    • B) have not realized
    • C) had not realized
    • D) realized not

Answer: C) had not realized

22. By the time the event starts, we (wait) ______ for an hour.
    • A) have waited
    • B) will have waited
    • C) wait
    • D) will wait

Answer: B) will have waited

23. If she (know) ______ it was your birthday, she would have bought you a gift.
    • A) knew
    • B) had known
    • C) knows
    • D) would know

Answer: B) had known

24. He (not/finish) ______ the report yet; he’s still working on it.
    • A) has not finished
    • B) did not finish
    • C) had not finished
    • D) does not finish

Answer: A) has not finished

25. They (have) ______ a great time at the party last night.
    • A) had
    • B) have
    • C) has
    • D) having

Answer: A) had

26. If you (come) ______ to the meeting, you would have seen the presentation.
    • A) came
    • B) had come
    • C) come
    • D) would come

Answer: B) had come

27. She (work) ______ here for five years when she was promoted.
    • A) worked
    • B) had worked
    • C) works
    • D) has worked

Answer: B) had worked

28. By next week, I (read) ______ all the books in the series.
    • A) will read
    • B) will have read
    • C) have read
    • D) read

Answer: B) will have read

29. If I (be) ______ you, I would take that job offer.
    • A) am
    • B) were
    • C) had been
    • D) would be

Answer: B) were

30. They (be) ______ in the meeting for two hours when the CEO arrived.
    • A) were
    • B) had been
    • C) have been
    • D) will be

Answer: B) had been