Monday, August 25, 2025

Coorg

Coorg – Question Bank with Answers

Very Short Answer (VSA) – 1 mark

Where is Coorg located?
– Midway between Mysore and Mangalore, in Karnataka.
What is Coorg famous for?
– Coffee and rain.
Which two places lie on either side of Coorg?
– Mysore and Mangalore.
What covers thirty per cent of Coorg’s district?
– Evergreen rainforests.
Which months are the best season to visit Coorg?
– September to March.
What smell fills the air of Coorg?
– The invigorating smell of coffee.
What kind of houses are seen in Coorg?
– Coffee estates and colonial bungalows.
Who are the people of Coorg possibly descended from?
– Greeks or Arabs.
What is the traditional long black coat worn by the Kodavus called?
– Kuppia.
Which Arab garment does the kuppia resemble?
– The kuffia.
What is Coorgi culture known for?
– Martial traditions, marriages and religious rites.
What is special about Coorgi hospitality?
– They warmly welcome guests and share tales of valour.
Who was the first Chief of the Indian Army from Coorg?
– General Cariappa.
Which Indian community can carry firearms without a licence?
– The Kodavus (Coorgis).
Which river gets its water from Coorg’s hills and forests?
– The river Kaveri.
Name one large freshwater fish found in Coorg’s waters.
– The Mahaseer.
Who bathes elephants in the Kaveri river?
– Their mahouts.
Name any two adventure sports popular in Coorg.
– River rafting and rock climbing. (Other options: canoeing, rappelling, mountain biking).
Name two wild animals seen in the tree canopies of Coorg.
– Malabar squirrels and langurs. (Other options: macaques, slender loris).
Which animal should visitors step aside for in Coorg forests?
– Wild elephants.
Which hills give a panoramic view of Coorg?
– The Brahmagiri hills.
Which island can be reached through a rope bridge?
– Nisargadhama island.
Where is India’s largest Tibetan settlement found?
– At Bylakuppe, near Coorg.
What colours do Buddhist monks’ robes have?
– Red, ochre, and yellow.

Short Answer (SA) – 2–3 marks

Why is Coorg called a ‘piece of heaven’?
– Because of its rolling hills, lush greenery, rich wildlife, and beautiful people, the land is compared to a drifting piece of heaven.
Describe the geographical location and natural beauty of Coorg.
– Coorg is located between Mysore and Mangalore. It is covered with evergreen forests, coffee plantations, spices and misty hills.
What is the best time to visit Coorg and why?
– Between September and March, when the weather is pleasant with occasional showers.
How are the people of Coorg different from the Hindu mainstream?
– Their marriages, religious rites and martial traditions are distinct from Hindus.
Explain the theory of Greek origin of the people of Coorg.
– A part of Alexander’s army settled here and married locals. Their culture influenced Coorgi martial traditions.
Explain the theory of Arab origin of the people of Coorg.
– The kuppia worn by Kodavus resembles the Arab kuffia, indicating Arab descent.
Describe the kuppia worn by the Kodavus.
– It is a long black coat with an embroidered waist-belt.
What do we learn about Coorgi traditions of hospitality and valour?
– They are known for warm hospitality and bravery. Their homes are welcoming, and they proudly share stories of soldiers’ courage.
Write a short note on the Coorg Regiment.
– It is one of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army, known for courage and discipline.
What was General Cariappa’s contribution to the Indian Army?
– He was the first Chief of the Indian Army, belonging to Coorg.
How does the river Kaveri enrich Coorg?
– It provides water, supports fish, birds and animals, and is a place for elephant bathing.
Describe the aquatic and terrestrial life seen in Coorg’s riversides.
– Mahaseer fish, kingfishers, elephants, langurs and squirrels are found near the Kaveri river.
How do animals like squirrels and langurs enjoy the river?
– They drop half-eaten fruits into the water just to enjoy the splash.
Mention some adventure activities tourists can enjoy in Coorg.
– River rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking, trekking.
What makes Coorg a paradise for trekkers and nature lovers?
– Walking trails, forests, birds, bees, butterflies, and wildlife make it a natural paradise.
What variety of wildlife is seen in Coorg’s tree canopy?
– Macaques, Malabar squirrels, langurs and slender loris.
Why does the narrator prefer to step aside for wild elephants?
– Because they are huge, wild and dangerous.
What does the climb to the Brahmagiri hills offer to tourists?
– A panoramic view of the misty Coorg landscape.
What is special about Nisargadhama island?
– A sixty-four-acre island reached by a rope bridge, surrounded by natural beauty.
How do Buddhist monks at Bylakuppe add to the cultural richness of Coorg?
– Their colourful robes and peaceful presence add spirituality and diversity to Coorg.

Long Answer (LA) – 5–6 marks

Give a detailed description of Coorg’s natural beauty and environment.
– Coorg is located between Mysore and Mangalore, the smallest district of Karnataka. It has rolling hills, rainforests, coffee and spice plantations. Thirty percent of the area is covered by evergreen forests. The climate is pleasant from September to March, with occasional showers. The Kaveri river flows through, enriching flora and fauna. Wildlife includes elephants, birds, squirrels, langurs and butterflies. The Brahmagiri hills, Nisargadhama island, and Tibetan monks further add charm to its environment.
Discuss the origin and traditions of the people of Coorg.
– The Coorgis are believed to be of Greek or Arab descent. The Greek theory suggests that Alexander’s soldiers settled here. The Arab theory is supported by the kuppia, resembling the Arab kuffia. Their martial traditions, unique marriages, and religious rites distinguish them from Hindus. They are known for hospitality, bravery and valour.
How does the culture of Coorg reflect bravery, valour and independence?
– Coorgis are fiercely independent and brave. Their homes are full of stories of valour. The Coorg Regiment is highly decorated in the Indian Army. General Cariappa, a Coorgi, became the first Army Chief. Kodavus are the only Indians allowed to carry firearms without a licence.
Coorg is an adventure and wildlife paradise. Elaborate with examples.
– Coorg offers river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, mountain biking and trekking. The forests house macaques, langurs, squirrels, loris and elephants. Birds, bees and butterflies abound. The Kaveri river supports mahaseer fish, kingfishers and elephants. Thus, it is both an adventure and wildlife paradise.
“Coorg is not only about nature but also about people and culture.” Discuss.
– Along with natural beauty, Coorg has brave and hospitable people. Their unique traditions and martial spirit stand out. The decorated regiment and General Cariappa show their contribution to India. Monks at Bylakuppe enrich its culture. Thus, Coorg is about both nature and its people.
Write a character sketch of the Kodavus highlighting their lifestyle, customs, bravery and hospitality.
– Kodavus are independent, martial, and possibly of Greek or Arab origin. They wear kuppia and have distinct customs. Their homes are welcoming, and they proudly share stories of bravery. They serve in the Indian Army with distinction. They are the only community in India permitted to carry firearms without licence.
Describe how Coorg offers a mix of adventure, relaxation, history and spirituality to its visitors.
– Coorg provides adventure sports like rafting, canoeing and trekking. Its natural beauty, coffee plantations and misty hills offer relaxation. Its history is reflected in the valour of Kodavus, the decorated regiment, and General Cariappa. The Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe adds spirituality, making it a complete experience.
In what ways does Coorg represent the “heart and soul of India”?
– Coorg represents India’s essence through its natural beauty, cultural diversity, bravery and spirituality. It has forests, rivers and wildlife. Its people are hospitable, independent and martial. The Coorg Regiment and General Cariappa show patriotism. The monks bring peace and diversity. Thus, Coorg reflects the heart and soul of India.

Coorg – MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

Paragraph 1–2

Coorg is located between:
a) Mysore and Bangalore
b) Mysore and Mangalore ✅
c) Cochin and Mangalore
d) Bangalore and Goa
Coorg is also called:
a) Tea country
b) Coffee country ✅
c) Spice valley
d) Kingdom of heaven
About what percentage of Coorg is covered with evergreen rainforests?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30% ✅
d) 50%
Why do visitors avoid visiting Coorg during monsoon?
a) Too hot
b) Heavy rainfall ✅
c) No accommodation
d) Forest fires
What smell fills the air of Coorg?
a) Tea
b) Coffee ✅
c) Spices
d) Jasmine

Paragraph 3–4

The people of Coorg are believed to be descendants of:
a) Mongols and Arabs
b) Greeks and Arabs ✅
c) Persians and Turks
d) Indians and Chinese
Which story explains the Greek origin of the Coorgis?
a) A part of Alexander’s army settled here ✅
b) Greek traders migrated here
c) Coorg was a Greek colony
d) None of the above
What is the long black coat worn by Kodavus called?
a) Kuffia
b) Kuppia ✅
c) Kurta
d) Kameez
The kuppia resembles the:
a) Scottish kilt
b) Arab kuffia ✅
c) Persian robe
d) English coat
The Coorg Regiment is:
a) The oldest in India
b) One of the most decorated in the Indian Army ✅
c) A regiment of the British Army
d) A police battalion
Who was the first Chief of the Indian Army from Coorg?
a) Field Marshal Manekshaw
b) General Cariappa ✅
c) General Thimayya
d) General Singh
The Kodavus are the only Indians permitted to:
a) Wear black coats
b) Carry firearms without a licence ✅
c) Ride elephants
d) Own plantations

Paragraph 5–7

Which river originates in Coorg?
a) Ganga
b) Krishna
c) Kaveri ✅
d) Godavari
Mahaseer in the river is a:
a) Bird
b) Large freshwater fish ✅
c) Snake
d) Insect
Who scrubs elephants in the Kaveri river?
a) Tourists
b) Mahouts ✅
c) Farmers
d) Fishermen
What do squirrels and langurs do by the river?
a) Drink water
b) Drop half-eaten fruit into the river ✅
c) Fight with birds
d) Hunt fish
Which of these adventure sports is NOT mentioned in the lesson?
a) River rafting
b) Canoeing
c) Skiing ✅
d) Rock climbing
Which animals keep watch from the tree canopy in Coorg?
a) Tigers and lions
b) Macaques, langurs, squirrels ✅
c) Wolves and foxes
d) Leopards and hyenas
What should visitors step aside for?
a) Tigers
b) Elephants ✅
c) Deer
d) Snakes

Paragraph 8–9

Which hills give a panoramic view of Coorg?
a) Nilgiri
b) Brahmagiri ✅
c) Aravalli
d) Himalayas
Nisargadhama is a/an:
a) Waterfall
b) Island ✅
c) Cave
d) Hilltop
How big is Nisargadhama island?
a) 14 acres
b) 64 acres ✅
c) 100 acres
d) 120 acres
Which bridge leads to Nisargadhama?
a) Bamboo bridge
b) Rope bridge ✅
c) Stone bridge
d) Wooden bridge
India’s largest Tibetan settlement is found at:
a) Dharamshala
b) Sikkim
c) Bylakuppe ✅
d) Ladakh
What colours do Buddhist monks’ robes have?
a) White and blue
b) Red, ochre and yellow ✅
c) Green and orange
d) Black and white

A question of trust

MCQs from “A Question of Trust” –

1. How old was Horace Danby?
a) About 40 years
b) About 45 years
c) About 50 years
d) About 60 years
👉 Answer: c) About 50 years

2. Who lived with Horace Danby?
a) His wife
b) His daughter
c) His housekeeper
d) His sister
👉 Answer: c) His housekeeper

3. What was Horace Danby’s health problem?
a) Cough
b) Cold
c) Hay fever
d) Asthma
👉 Answer: c) Hay fever

4. What was Horace’s profession?
a) Goldsmith
b) Lock-maker
c) Gardener
d) Writer
👉 Answer: b) Lock-maker

5. How many helpers did Horace have in his business?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
👉 Answer: b) Two

6. Why did Horace steal once a year?
a) To buy rare and expensive books
b) To travel abroad
c) To donate to charity
d) To gamble
👉 Answer: a) To buy rare and expensive books

7. Where had Horace served his first and only sentence?
a) In the carpenter’s shop
b) In the prison library
c) In the prison kitchen
d) In the garden
👉 Answer: b) In the prison library

8. Which house did Horace plan to rob?
a) Shotover House
b) Shotover Grange
c) Silver Grange
d) Green Grange
👉 Answer: b) Shotover Grange

9. What was the value of the jewels in the safe?
a) Ten thousand pounds
b) Fifteen thousand pounds
c) Five thousand pounds
d) Twenty thousand pounds
👉 Answer: b) Fifteen thousand pounds

10. How much money did Horace expect after selling the jewels one by one?
a) At least £3,000
b) At least £4,000
c) At least £5,000
d) At least £6,000
👉 Answer: c) At least £5,000

11. What had Horace seen the housekeeper do?
a) Put food for the dog
b) Hide money in a drawer
c) Hang the kitchen door key outside on a hook
d) Switch off the alarm
👉 Answer: c) Hang the kitchen door key outside on a hook

12. What was Horace careful about while robbing?
a) Not leaving any fingerprints
b) Switching off lights
c) Wearing black clothes
d) Locking the doors
👉 Answer: a) Not leaving any fingerprints

13. What was the dog’s name in the house?
a) Sherry
b) Tommy
c) Micky
d) Jimmy
👉 Answer: a) Sherry

14. How did Horace keep the dog quiet?
a) By feeding him
b) By beating him
c) By calling him by his name and showing love
d) By locking him in another room
👉 Answer: c) By calling him by his name and showing love

15. Where was the safe located?
a) Behind a poor painting in the drawing room
b) In the bedroom cupboard
c) Under the staircase
d) In the kitchen
👉 Answer: a) Behind a poor painting in the drawing room

16. What hindered Horace while working near the safe?
a) The barking dog
b) The smell of flowers
c) Loud noise from outside
d) The poor light in the room
👉 Answer: b) The smell of flowers

17. Who spoke to Horace from the doorway?
a) The real mistress of the house
b) A servant
c) A pretty young woman in red
d) A policeman
👉 Answer: c) A pretty young woman in red

18. What was the young woman wearing?
a) A green dress
b) A white gown
c) A red dress
d) A blue sari
👉 Answer: c) A red dress

19. What was the woman’s tone when she first spoke to Horace?
a) Harsh
b) Gentle but firm
c) Angry
d) Afraid
👉 Answer: b) Gentle but firm

20. What excuse did the young lady give for needing the jewels?
a) She wanted to deposit them in the bank
b) She wanted to wear them to a party
c) She wanted to sell them
d) She wanted to gift them
👉 Answer: b) She wanted to wear them to a party

21. Why couldn’t the young lady open the safe herself?
a) She forgot the numbers of the lock
b) She lost the key
c) The lock was jammed
d) The alarm was not working
👉 Answer: a) She forgot the numbers of the lock

22. Why did Horace remove his gloves?
a) To open the safe faster
b) To give his lighter to the lady
c) To shake hands with her
d) To wipe his face
👉 Answer: b) To give his lighter to the lady

23. Within how much time did Horace open the safe for the lady?
a) Half an hour
b) One hour
c) Two hours
d) Four hours
👉 Answer: b) One hour

24. What promise did Horace make to the lady?
a) Never to rob her house again
b) To never rob anyone again
c) To return her jewels
d) To pay her money
👉 Answer: b) To never rob anyone again

25. Why was Horace arrested?
a) He was caught selling the jewels
b) The servants saw him
c) His fingerprints were found on the safe
d) The lady informed the police
👉 Answer: c) His fingerprints were found on the safe

26. What did the real mistress of the house look like?
a) A pretty young woman
b) A middle-aged lady
c) A grey-haired, sharp-tongued woman of sixty
d) A weak old woman
👉 Answer: c) A grey-haired, sharp-tongued woman of sixty

27. What was Horace’s new job in prison?
a) Cook
b) Guard
c) Assistant librarian
d) Sweeper
👉 Answer: c) Assistant librarian

28. What makes Horace angry in prison?
a) When anyone talks about his hay fever
b) When anyone talks about books
c) When anyone talks about ‘honour among thieves’
d) When anyone laughs at him
👉 Answer: c) When anyone talks about ‘honour among thieves’

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Horace Danby’s profession?
a) A writer
b) A lock-maker
c) A jeweller
d) A servant
👉 Answer: b) A lock-maker

2. Why did people think Horace was an honest man?
a) He donated money to charity
b) He was unmarried and quiet
c) He lived respectfully with his housekeeper
d) He appeared respectable and never got into trouble
👉 Answer: d) He appeared respectable and never got into trouble

3. What did Horace Danby love the most?
a) Jewels
b) Paintings
c) Rare, expensive books
d) Antique furniture
👉 Answer: c) Rare, expensive books

4. How often did Horace rob a safe?
a) Every six months
b) Once every year
c) Once every two years
d) Every month
👉 Answer: b) Once every year

5. Where was the house Horace planned to rob?
a) Shotover Grange
b) Shotover Garden
c) London Grange
d) Silver Grange
👉 Answer: a) Shotover Grange

6. What was the value of jewels in the safe?
a) Ten thousand pounds
b) Fifteen thousand pounds
c) Five thousand pounds
d) Twenty thousand pounds
👉 Answer: b) Fifteen thousand pounds

7. What was Horace Danby suffering from?
a) Asthma
b) Cough
c) Cold
d) Hay fever
👉 Answer: d) Hay fever

8. What was the name of the dog in the house?
a) Tommy
b) Sherry
c) Brownie
d) Micky
👉 Answer: b) Sherry

9. Who caught Horace while he was opening the safe?
a) The old mistress of the house
b) A young woman in red
c) A policeman
d) The two servants
👉 Answer: b) A young woman in red

10. What excuse did the young lady give for needing the jewels?
a) She wanted to sell them
b) She had to wear them to a party
c) She wanted to keep them safe in the bank
d) She wanted to gift them
👉 Answer: b) She had to wear them to a party

11. Why did Horace remove his gloves?
a) To shake hands with the lady
b) To give her his lighter
c) To open the safe quickly
d) Because he forgot
👉 Answer: b) To give her his lighter

12. How was Horace finally caught?
a) The servants saw him
b) The lady complained
c) His fingerprints were found on the safe
d) He was seen selling the jewels
👉 Answer: c) His fingerprints were found on the safe

13. Who was the real mistress of the house?
a) A young pretty lady
b) An old, sharp-tongued woman of sixty
c) A servant woman
d) The thief lady herself
👉 Answer: b) An old, sharp-tongued woman of sixty

14. Where was Horace’s first prison sentence served?
a) In the carpenter’s workshop
b) In the prison library
c) In a lock-making factory
d) In the dining hall
👉 Answer: b) In the prison library

15. What is Horace Danby’s job in prison now?
a) Guard
b) Cook
c) Assistant librarian
d) Cleaner
👉 Answer: c) Assistant librarian

Very Short Answer Questions (VSA)

(Answer in one sentence)

1. How old was Horace Danby?
👉 He was about fifty years old.

2. With whom did Horace live?
👉 He lived with his housekeeper.

3. What was Horace Danby’s profession?
👉 He made locks and was successful in his business.

4. What health problem did Horace suffer from?
👉 He suffered from hay fever.

5. What did Horace love the most?
👉 He loved rare and expensive books.

6. Why did Horace rob a safe every year?
👉 To buy rare and expensive books.

7. Where had Horace served his first sentence?
👉 In the prison library.

8. What was the name of the house he planned to rob?
👉 Shotover Grange.

9. What was the value of jewels in the safe?
👉 Fifteen thousand pounds.

10. What was the name of the dog in the house?
👉 Sherry.

11. Where was the safe located?
👉 Behind a poor painting in the drawing room.

12. Who caught Horace while opening the safe?
👉 A young, pretty woman dressed in red.

13. Why couldn’t the lady open the safe herself?
👉 Because she had forgotten the combination numbers.

14. Why did Horace remove his gloves?
👉 To give his lighter to the lady.

15. What excuse did the young lady give for needing the jewels?
👉 She said she wanted to wear them to a party.

16. How long did Horace take to open the safe for the lady?
👉 Within an hour.

17. Why was Horace arrested later?
👉 Because his fingerprints were found on the safe.

18. Who was the real mistress of Shotover Grange?
👉 A sixty-year-old grey-haired, sharp-tongued woman.

19. What is Horace’s work in prison now?
👉 He is the assistant librarian.

20. What makes Horace angry in prison?
👉 When anyone talks about “honour among thieves.”

Short Answer Questions (SA)

1. Why was Horace considered an honest man by everyone?
👉 Everyone thought Horace was honest because he appeared respectable, lived quietly with his housekeeper, and never got into open trouble, though secretly he robbed a safe once a year.

2. What was Horace’s real intention behind stealing?
👉 Horace loved rare and expensive books, so he robbed a safe once a year and used the stolen money to buy books through an agent.

3. How did Horace plan the robbery at Shotover Grange?
👉 He studied the house for two weeks, observed the servants’ routine, and found that the key to the kitchen door was left outside. He also learned the position of the safe and the weak burglar alarm.

4. How did Horace pacify the dog Sherry?
👉 Horace called the dog by its name, spoke kindly, and showed affection, which made the dog friendly and quiet.

5. How did the young lady trick Horace Danby?
👉 She pretended to be the mistress of the house and convinced Horace to open the safe for her jewels, claiming she needed them for a party. In reality, she herself was a thief.

6. Why did Horace remove his gloves, and how did it cost him later?
👉 He removed his gloves to give his lighter to the lady. Because of that, his fingerprints were left on the safe, which later led to his arrest.

7. Why did Horace believe the lady and open the safe for her?
👉 Horace was desperate to avoid prison and trusted the lady because she spoke gently, appeared respectable, and promised to let him go if he helped her.

8. What happened to Horace after the robbery?
👉 He was arrested because of his fingerprints on the safe. Nobody believed his story about the lady, and the real mistress denied it.

9. Describe the real mistress of Shotover Grange.
👉 She was a sixty-year-old, grey-haired, sharp-tongued woman, very different from the young, pretty lady who had tricked Horace.

10. What is Horace’s job in prison, and how does he feel there?
👉 He now works as an assistant librarian in prison. He often feels angry when anyone talks about “honour among thieves” because he was deceived by a thief himself.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Fill in the Blanks (Present & Past Tense )

She ___ (go) to school every day.
I ___ (finish) my homework already.
They ___ (play) football yesterday evening.
We ___ (live) here since 2010.
Listen! The baby ___ (cry) now.
My brother ___ (read) this novel last night.
He ___ (not/like) spicy food.
When I reached the station, the train ___ (already/leave).
The sun ___ (rise) in the east.
They ___ (wait) for two hours before the bus came.
She ___ (write) a letter at the moment.
We ___ (visit) the zoo last Sunday.
He ___ (work) in this office for five years.
While we ___ (play), it started to rain.
Water ___ (boil) at 100°C.
They ___ (not/go) to school yesterday.
My parents always ___ (wake) up early.
She ___ (cook) dinner when I entered the kitchen.
Look! The boys ___ (run) in the field.
By the time we reached, they ___ (eat) all the food.
He never ___ (drink) coffee.
The children ___ (play) in the park now.
I ___ (meet) him yesterday.
We ___ (wait) for you since morning.
Riya ___ (study) for her exams now.
He ___ (lose) his pen yesterday.
The earth ___ (move) around the sun.
The teacher ___ (explain) the lesson when the bell rang.
She ___ (sing) beautifully.
They ___ (build) a new house last year.
The train usually ___ (arrive) on time.
My father ___ (buy) a new shirt yesterday.
I ___ (see) that movie three times.
The baby ___ (sleep) when I knocked on the door.
We always ___ (pray) before dinner.
He ___ (write) five books so far.
Look! The birds ___ (fly) in the sky.
The students ___ (listen) to the teacher yesterday.
She ___ (talk) on the phone right now.
The boy ___ (clean) the room at the moment.
They ___ (swim) in the river yesterday afternoon.
The old man ___ (walk) slowly down the road.
The teacher ___ (ask) many questions yesterday.
I ___ (never/be) to Delhi.
When I was a child, I ___ (play) with toys a lot.
She ___ (not/complete) her work yet.
They ___ (travel) to Guwahati last week.
He ___ (just/come) back from the market.
The girls ___ (dance) at the party yesterday.
She ___ (study) since morning without a break.
We ___ (eat) rice and curry for lunch yesterday.
The baby ___ (cry) loudly last night.
He ___ (wait) for the bus at the stop now.
My sister ___ (wash) the clothes yesterday.
We ___ (know) him for many years.
The dog ___ (chase) the cat yesterday.
My father ___ (work) in an office.
They ___ (sleep) when I phoned them.
The children ___ (laugh) loudly now.
I ___ (not/see) him yesterday.
He ___ (already/finish) his meal.
They ___ (visit) our house last month.
We ___ (watch) TV right now.
She ___ (cook) when the guests arrived.
Birds ___ (make) nests in trees.
He ___ (go) to the market every Sunday.
I ___ (tell) him the truth yesterday.
The students ___ (write) their homework now.
They ___ (be) in London for two weeks.
When I got home, my brother ___ (sleep).
He ___ (always/help) me.
The boy ___ (throw) a stone yesterday.
She ___ (read) the newspaper every morning.
We ___ (play) football in the evening yesterday.
The teacher ___ (teach) English at this moment.
I ___ (work) on this project since last year.
Cows ___ (eat) grass.
They ___ (climb) the hill yesterday.
She ___ (already/visit) the Taj Mahal.
He ___ (draw) a picture last night.
The girls ___ (sing) right now.
By 8 p.m. yesterday, I ___ (finish) my homework.
My brother ___ (swim) in the river yesterday.
She ___ (open) the window just now.
The children ___ (shout) happily yesterday.
We ___ (close) the door a minute ago.
They ___ (learn) English last year.
The boy ___ (study) hard when his friend called him.
I ___ (already/see) this film.
She ___ (speak) politely.
They ___ (stand) near the door yesterday.
My sister ___ (cook) dinner today.
We ___ (wait) at the station when the train arrived.
The dog always ___ (bark) at strangers.
She ___ (wear) a red dress yesterday.
They ___ (not/complete) the work in time.
Look! The teacher ___ (come) now.
He ___ (catch) the ball yesterday.
I ___ (break) my pencil in class yesterday.
The boy ___ (read) a novel now.

Sunday, August 3, 2025

TENSE ALL ABOUT

TENSE

PRESENT TENS

A. SIMPLE PRESENT OR PRESENT INDEFINITE

ব্যৱহাৰ :

১। সদায় হোৱা কাম (Tasks that always happens):

যি কামবোৰ সদায় বা নিয়মিতভাৱে হয়, সেইবোৰ বুজাবলৈ Simple Present Tense ব্যৱহাৰ হয়।

উদাহৰণঃ

The sun rises in the east.

He goes to school every day.

২। চিৰসত্য ঘটনা (Universal Truths):

যিবোৰ কথা সদায় সঁচা — প্ৰকৃতি বা বিজ্ঞানৰ নিয়ম আদিৰ ক্ষেত্ৰত।

উদাহৰণ:

The sun rises in the east.

Water freezes at 0°C.

Water boils at 100°C.

The Earth moves around the Sun.

৩। অভ্যাসগত কাম (Habitual Actions):

নিয়মিতভাৱে কৰা অভ্যাস বুজাবলৈ — প্ৰতি দিন, সপ্তাহ, মাহ বা নিয়মমাফিক হোৱা কাম।

উদাহৰণ:

He plays cricket every Sunday.

I brush my teeth twice a day.

I get up at 6 a.m. every morning.

She drinks tea in the evening.

৪। গতানুগতিক অৰ্থ (General Statements / Facts / Instructions): যিবোৰ বাক্যই সাধাৰণ নিয়ম, নিৰ্দেশ,জ্ঞান বা সত্য বুজায়

উদাহৰণ:

A dog has four legs.

The train stops at every station.

A teacher teaches students.

We speak Assamese at home.

First, mix the flour with water. [Instruction])

গতানুগতিক অৰ্থৰ অন্য বাক্য:

He visits us twice a year.

She calls her mother every Sunday.

I go to the gym three times a week.

5 . . সময়সূচী, সময় নিৰ্ধাৰণ,প্ৰগ্ৰেম, বাহনৰ সময়, ভৱিষ্যতে হ’বলগীয়া, কিন্তু সময়নিশ্চিত ঘটনাৰ ক্ষেত্ৰত।

উদাহৰণ:

The train leaves at 5 p.m.

The school starts at 9 a.m.

6. নির্দেশনা (Instructions) কিবা কৰাৰ নিয়ম বা হুকুম।

উদাহৰণ:

First, boil the water.

Open the book and read the first page.

7. খবৰ শিৰোনাম (News Headlines):

উদাহৰণ:

Prime Minister visits Assam.

Earthquake hits Japan.

8. উক্তি, প্ৰবচন, কোট (Proverbs/Quotations): সদায় প্ৰযোজ্য কথা বা জ্ঞান।

উদাহৰণ:

Honesty is the best policy.

Time and tide wait for none.

Keywords/Identification words

Always, regularly ,usually, generally, daily, rarely, normally, frequently, occasionally, often, sometimes, never, Seldom

Each day/week/month/year

Every day/week/month/year

Once a day/week/month/year

Twice a day/week/month/year

Thrice a day/week/month/year

On a regular basis,

Most of the time

from time to time

now and then

All the time

📘 Simple Present Tense Sentences with Identification Words (with Assamese Meaning)

🔤 Word/Phrase	📝 English Sentence	🌿 Assamese অনুবাদ
always	He always helps his friends.	তেওঁ সদায় নিজৰ বন্ধুবিলাকক সহায় কৰে।
usually	I usually take tea in the evening.	মই সাধাৰণতে সন্ধিয়াত চাহ খাওঁ।
regularly	We go for a walk regularly.	আমি নিয়মিতভাৱে খোজ কাঢ়োঁ।
generally	Cats generally hate water.	মেকুৰীবিলাকে সাধাৰণতে পানী নাপায়।
daily	She reads the newspaper daily.	তেওঁ প্ৰতিদিনে বাতৰি কাকত পঢ়ে।
frequently	He frequently visit their grandparents.	তেওঁ সঘনাই ককা-আইতাকক লগ কৰে
often	He often forgets his homework.	তেওঁ প্ৰায় নিজৰ গৃহকৰ্ম কৰিব পাহৰে।
sometimes	I sometimes watch movies at night.	মই কেতিয়াবা ৰাতি চিনেমা চাওঁ।
rarely	We rarely eat outside.	আমি কাচিৎ হে বাহিৰত খাওঁ।
seldom	She seldom comes late to school.	তেওঁ খুব কমেই বিদ্যালয়লৈ পলমকৈ আহে
never	He never tells a lie.	তেওঁ কেতিয়াও মিছা নকয়।
normally	People normally sleep at night.	মানুহে সাধাৰণতে ৰাতি শুৱে।
occasionally	I occasionally visit my uncle's house.	মই মাজে সময়ে মোৰ ককাৰ ঘৰলৈ যাওঁ।
each day/week/month/year	They clean the room each day.	তেওঁলোকে প্ৰতিদিনে কোঠাটো পৰিষ্কাৰ কৰে।
every day/week/month/year	She goes to the temple every Sunday.	তেওঁ প্ৰতিসপ্তাহে দেওবাৰে মন্দিৰলৈ যায়।
once a day/week/month/year	I take medicine once a day.	মই প্ৰতিদিনে এবাৰ ঔষধ লওঁ।
twice a day/week/month/year	He calls his mother twice a week.	তেওঁ প্ৰতি সপ্তাহত দুবাৰ তেওঁৰ মাকক ফোন কৰে।
thrice a day/week/month/year	We practice yoga thrice a week.	আমি সপ্তাহত তিনি বাৰ যোগাভ্যাস কৰোঁ।
on a regular basis	She attends the classes on a regular basis.	তেওঁ নিয়মিতভাৱে শ্ৰেণীত উপস্থিত থাকে।
most of the time	They stay at home most of the time.	তেওঁলোকে প্ৰায় সময়তে ঘৰতে থাকে।
from time to time	I read short stories from time to time.	মই কেতিয়াবা কেতিয়াবা চুটি গল্প পঢ়োঁ।
now and then / now and again	He visits us now and then.	তেওঁ মাজে সময়ে আমাৰ ইয়ালৈ আহে।
all the time	The baby cries all the time.	শিশুটোৱে সকলো সময়তে কান্দি থাকে।

Monday, July 7, 2025

Preposition with use :

Preposition	Meaning 1	Example 1	Meaning 2	Example 2
at	Place/Location	She is at school.	Direction/Target	He smiled at me.
on	Surface	The book is on the table.	About/Regarding	A book on history.
in	Inside (Position)	The keys are in the bag.	Time (Months/Years)	She was born in 2005.
into	Movement inside	He went into the room.	Change of state	The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.
with	Accompaniment	I went with my sister.	Instrument/Tool	He cut it with a knife.
by	Agent (doer)	The song was sung by her.	Time (Deadline)	Finish this by 5 PM.
over	Above (covering)	The cloth is over the table.	More than	He is over 18 years old.
above	Higher position	The lamp is above the table.	Superiority	Morality is above money.
under	Beneath position	The shoes are under the bed.	Less than	Children under 5 are free.
below	Lower level	The temperature is below 0°C.	Not meeting a standard	He scored below average.
for	Intended for	This gift is for you.	Duration	I stayed there for a week.
since	Point of time	I have lived here since 2015.	Cause/Reason	Since you are here, let’s start.
from	Origin	He comes from Assam.	Start of time/place	The shop is open from 9 AM.
to	Direction	She went to school.	Comparison	I prefer tea to coffee.
about	Concerning	We talked about science.	Approximation	It's about 3 PM.
between	Two items	The ball is between two boxes.	Mutual relationship	There’s trust between them.
among	More than two	She sat among her friends.	In a group	Divide the work among all.
across	From one side to another	He swam across the river.	Spread over	Laughter spread across the room.
along	In line with	He walked along the road.	Accompaniment	He brought his friend along.
against	Opposition	They fought against injustice.	Support/Leaning	The ladder is against the wall.
past	Time beyond	It’s ten minutes past five.	Movement beyond	He walked past me.
around	Surrounding	A fence around the garden.	Approximation	She’ll arrive around 5 PM.
down	Movement to lower	He fell down the stairs.	Mood	He is feeling down today.
off	Away from surface	He jumped off the table.	Discount	10% off on all items.
out of	Exit	He came out of the room.	Lack of	We are out of sugar.
up	Movement to higher	He climbed up the hill.	Completion	Drink up your milk.
before	Time (earlier)	I arrived before 8 AM.	Place (in front)	Stand before the judge.
after	Time (later)	He came after lunch.	Following/Chase	The dog ran after the cat.

Appropriate / Fixed Prepositions

🔹 1. Adjective + Preposition

Adjective	Preposition	Example
Afraid	of	She is afraid of snakes.
Angry	with (person) / at (thing)	He is angry with me. / She is angry at the delay.
Capable	of	He is capable of doing it.
Interested	in	I am interested in music.
Proud	of	She is proud of her son.
Good	at	He is good at English.
Similar	to	Your shirt is similar to mine.
Tired	of	I am tired of waiting.
Famous	for	Assam is famous for tea.
Full	of	The box is full of toys.

🔹 2. Verb + Preposition

Verb	Preposition	Example
Depend	on	It depends on you.
Listen	to	Listen to your teacher.
Believe	in	She believes in honesty.
Suffer	from	He is suffering from fever.
Belong	to	This book belongs to me.
Wait	for	We are waiting for the bus.
Laugh	at	They laughed at the joke.
Apologize	for	I apologize for my mistake.
Agree	with (person), to (proposal)	I agree with her. / I agree to your plan.
Object	to	I object to this decision.

🔹 3. Noun + Preposition

Noun	Preposition	Example
Reason	for	What is the reason for his absence?
Need	for	There is a need for change.
Cause	of	The cause of the fire is unknown.
Demand	for	There is a high demand for milk.
Key	to	Hard work is the key to success.
Solution	to	There is no solution to this problem.
Advantage	of	What is the advantage of this method?
Reply	to	He gave a reply to the letter.
Relationship	with	I have a good relationship with my teacher.
Invitation	to	I got an invitation to the wedding.

More Fixed / Appropriate Prepositions

🔸 Adjective + Preposition (More Examples)

Adjective	Preposition	Example
Accustomed	to	I am accustomed to cold weather.
Ashamed	of	He is ashamed of his behavior.
Aware	of	Are you aware of the rules?
Fond	of	She is fond of music.
Responsible	for	He is responsible for the accident.
Sorry	for / about	I’m sorry for being late. / Sorry about the mess.
Addicted	to	He is addicted to mobile games.
Opposed	to	They are opposed to the new law.
Engaged	in / to	He is engaged in a project. / She is engaged to John.

🔸 Verb + Preposition (More Examples)

Verb	Preposition	Example
Apply	for	I applied for the job.
Apologize	to (person), for (reason)	I apologized to him for the mistake.
Congratulate	on	I congratulated her on her success.
Participate	in	He participated in the competition.
Rely	on	You can rely on me.
Warn	against / about	He warned me against the danger.
Escape	from	The prisoner escaped from jail.
Complain	about	She complained about the food.
Specialize	in	He specializes in heart surgery.
Prevent	from	The mask prevents us from infection.

🔸 Noun + Preposition (More Examples)

Noun	Preposition	Example
Attack	on	The attack on the village was sudden.
Confidence	in	I have confidence in you.
Experience	in	He has experience in teaching.
Faith	in	I have faith in God.
Influence	on	Peer pressure has influence on teens.
Interference	in	His interference in the case was unwanted.
Interest	in	He has no interest in politics.
Respect	for	We should have respect for elders.
Lack	of	There is a lack of discipline.
Trust	in	She has trust in her friends.

Bonus: Some Special Phrases with Prepositions

Phrase	Meaning	Example
In charge of	Responsible for	She is in charge of the kitchen.
In favour of	Supporting	I am in favour of the new rule.
In time	Early enough	We reached in time for the show.
On time	At the correct time	The train arrived on time.
Out of order	Not working	The lift is out of order.
At risk	In danger	He is at risk of infection.
At once	Immediately	Come here at once!
In front of	Before / Facing	He parked the car in front of the shop.

Preposition MCQ

1. The book is ___ the table.

A) in B) on C) under D) beside
Answer: B

2. She was born ___ 2008.
A) at B) in C) on D) by
Answer: B

3. The cat jumped ___ the wall.
A) over B) in C) on D) into
Answer: A

4. He is good ___ football.
A) in B) at C) for D) with
Answer: B

5. I travelled ___ bus.
A) in B) by C) on D) over
Answer: B

6. The pen is ___ the box.
A) on B) in C) under D) over
Answer: B

7. She lives ___ her parents.
A) by B) with C) from D) for
Answer: B

8. He sat ___ me during the class.
A) beside B) besides C) across D) over
Answer: A

9. The boy is afraid ___ dogs.
A) from B) for C) of D) with
Answer: C

10. I have been here ___ morning.
A) for B) since C) at D) by
Answer: B

11. We stayed there ___ two days.
A) for B) since C) during D) on
Answer: A

12. He jumped ___ the pool.
A) onto B) over C) into D) on
Answer: C

13. The picture is hanging ___ the wall.
A) in B) on C) at D) beside
Answer: B

14. She arrived ___ the airport on time.
A) at B) in C) to D) for
Answer: A

15. There is a bridge ___ the river.
A) over B) on C) by D) across
Answer: A

16. I put the money ___ my wallet.
A) into B) on C) over D) at
Answer: A

17. He was standing ___ the tree.
A) beside B) over C) under D) behind
Answer: C

18. She walked ___ the road.
A) by B) along C) in D) onto
Answer: B

19. We met each other ___ the market.
A) on B) at C) in D) over
Answer: B

20. The train arrives ___ 6 PM.
A) on B) at C) in D) by
Answer: B

21. He went ___ the room silently.
A) on B) in C) into D) to
Answer: C

22. There is a clock ___ the wall.
A) on B) at C) over D) in
Answer: A

23. She went to school ___ her brother.
A) by B) with C) for D) on
Answer: B

24. Don’t lean ___ the wall.
A) on B) against C) over D) across
Answer: B

25. He stood ___ the queue for hours.
A) in B) at C) on D) with
Answer: A

26. They walked ___ the forest.
A) through B) across C) into D) in
Answer: A

27. The hotel is ___ the sea.
A) by B) over C) above D) near
Answer: A

28. I’m interested ___ music.
A) in B) for C) at D) with
Answer: A

29. He divided the apples ___ the children.
A) among B) between C) into D) with
Answer: A

30. She distributed the money ___ the two boys.
A) among B) between C) to D) in
Answer: B

31. The pen is ___ my bag.
A) into B) at C) in D) onto
Answer: C

32. I found the keys ___ the floor.
A) on B) under C) over D) with
Answer: A

33. He is ___ the phone now.
A) in B) on C) over D) to
Answer: B

34. The shop is open ___ 10 AM to 8 PM.
A) by B) at C) from D) since
Answer: C

35. He jumped ___ the chair in excitement.
A) on B) onto C) into D) over
Answer: B

36. We walked ___ the riverbank.
A) along B) across C) over D) near
Answer: A

37. He is not angry ___ you.
A) with B) on C) at D) by
Answer: A

38. The book is written ___ Tagore.
A) by B) of C) from D) with
Answer: A

39. The players stood ___ the coach.
A) with B) besides C) beside D) across
Answer: C

40. The ball rolled ___ the table.
A) under B) above C) behind D) beside
Answer: A

41. He comes to school ___ foot.
A) by B) in C) on D) with
Answer: C

42. He started working here ___ June.
A) since B) at C) in D) by
Answer: C

43. She is married ___ a doctor.
A) with B) by C) to D) from
Answer: C

44. The car stopped ___ the signal.
A) on B) at C) by D) with
Answer: B

45. The dog jumped ___ the fence.
A) on B) in C) over D) onto
Answer: C

46. He walked ___ the room slowly.
A) onto B) into C) by D) from
Answer: B

47. She will be here ___ 5 minutes.
A) in B) on C) by D) after
Answer: A

48. The sun was shining ___ the mountains.
A) on B) over C) in D) above
Answer: B

49. We stayed at a hotel ___ the city centre.
A) at B) by C) near D) in
Answer: D

50. The bus stopped ___ the signal.
A) by B) on C) at D) in
Answer: C

51. The boy threw a stone ___ the window.

A) on B) in C) at D) to
Answer: C

52. She looked ___ the sky.
A) at B) in C) on D) by
Answer: A

53. The teacher walked ___ the classroom.
A) across B) over C) into D) from
Answer: C

54. They climbed ___ the stairs quickly.
A) onto B) into C) up D) by
Answer: C

55. He was standing ___ the bus stop.
A) in B) at C) on D) over
Answer: B

56. She will return ___ a week.
A) for B) since C) in D) on
Answer: C

57. I am angry ___ myself for being careless.
A) on B) with C) at D) about
Answer: B

58. The bird flew ___ the tree.
A) into B) over C) onto D) above
Answer: B

59. There is a temple ___ the river.
A) by B) at C) in D) on
Answer: A

60. The monkey is sitting ___ the tree.
A) under B) above C) on D) in
Answer: C

61. He was born ___ 1st January.
A) in B) on C) at D) by
Answer: B

62. The children are playing ___ the field.
A) on B) in C) at D) over
Answer: B

63. He came to my house ___ his bike.
A) by B) on C) in D) with
Answer: B

64. They hid the money ___ the carpet.
A) over B) on C) under D) above
Answer: C

65. I waited for you ___ the station.
A) on B) in C) at D) to
Answer: C

66. She walked ___ me without speaking.
A) along B) beside C) past D) across
Answer: C

67. He lives ___ a big house.
A) in B) at C) by D) into
Answer: A

68. He is sitting ___ a chair.
A) in B) on C) at D) by
Answer: B

69. I will finish the work ___ Sunday.
A) in B) on C) at D) by
Answer: B

70. The plane flew ___ the clouds.
A) in B) above C) over D) under
Answer: C

71. The car passed ___ a tunnel.
A) over B) through C) across D) under
Answer: B

72. She lives ___ the fifth floor.
A) in B) on C) at D) by
Answer: B

73. The boat sailed ___ the river.
A) in B) on C) over D) by
Answer: B

74. We looked ___ the window.
A) from B) in C) out of D) through
Answer: D

75. The child is hiding ___ the door.
A) under B) behind C) below D) in
Answer: B

76. The cyclist rode ___ the truck.
A) past B) by C) over D) through
Answer: A

77. The meeting starts ___ 10 o’clock.
A) in B) at C) on D) by
Answer: B

78. He put the ring ___ her finger.
A) on B) into C) at D) in
Answer: A

79. The boy fell ___ his bicycle.
A) of B) from C) off D) down
Answer: C

80. She arrived ___ the party late.
A) at B) in C) on D) into
Answer: A

81. He climbed ___ the ladder carefully.
A) on B) up C) into D) to
Answer: B

82. She poured tea ___ the cup.
A) in B) into C) on D) over
Answer: B

83. They walked ___ the path silently.
A) along B) across C) over D) beside
Answer: A

84. There is a hut ___ the hill.
A) on B) in C) at D) beside
Answer: A

85. He got married ___ 2022.
A) on B) at C) in D) to
Answer: C

86. She stood ___ the gate and waited.
A) by B) on C) at D) over
Answer: C

87. The movie ends ___ 9 PM.
A) in B) at C) by D) on
Answer: B

88. There is a spider ___ the ceiling.
A) on B) in C) over D) under
Answer: A

89. She walked ___ the bridge.
A) across B) in C) under D) through
Answer: A

90. I hung the picture ___ the nail.
A) on B) by C) from D) with
Answer: A

91. We will meet ___ the evening.
A) at B) in C) on D) by
Answer: B

92. The sun is directly ___ our heads.
A) above B) over C) on D) up
Answer: A

93. Please keep the book ___ the shelf.
A) in B) on C) over D) above
Answer: B

94. She opened the door ___ a key.
A) by B) with C) using D) through
Answer: B

95. The dog was hiding ___ the table.
A) above B) over C) under D) beneath
Answer: C

96. The airplane flew ___ the Atlantic Ocean.
A) in B) across C) over D) along
Answer: C

97. The bakery is just ___ the corner.
A) around B) in C) at D) on
Answer: A

98. He walked ___ the room without greeting.
A) into B) across C) through D) past
Answer: D

99. Don’t go ___ that area. It’s dangerous.
A) into B) to C) near D) across
Answer: A

100. He is responsible ___ this mistake.
A) of B) for C) with D) by
Answer: B

Correct Tense form MCQ

She usually ____ up at 6 AM.
A) get B) got C) gets D) is getting
Answer: C
I ____ a letter to my friend last night.
A) write B) wrote C) written D) was writing
Answer: B
The children ____ in the park when it began to rain.
A) are playing B) played C) have played D) were playing
Answer: D
He ____ here since morning.
A) is working B) has been working C) worked D) was working
Answer: B
They ____ their homework before the teacher arrived.
A) complete B) had completed C) have completed D) completed
Answer: B
I think it ____ tomorrow.
A) rains B) rain C) will rain D) raining
Answer: C
While I ____ TV, the lights went out.
A) watch B) was watching C) watched D) have watched
Answer: B
We ____ in this city for ten years.
A) lived B) are living C) have lived D) were living
Answer: C
By the time you arrive, we ____ dinner.
A) will finish B) will have finished C) finished D) have finished
Answer: B
She ____ for the test all week.
A) studies B) studied C) has studied D) had studied
Answer: C
Tomorrow at this time I ____ on the beach.
A) lie B) will lie C) will be lying D) lying
Answer: C
They ____ together since 2015.
A) work B) worked C) are working D) have been working
Answer: D
He ____ by the time she gets here.
A) will leave B) left C) will have left D) leaves
Answer: C
When I called, she ____ dinner.
A) was cooking B) cooked C) had cooked D) is cooking
Answer: A
If it ____ tomorrow, we’ll cancel the trip.
A) rains B) rain C) rained D) will rain
Answer: A
They ____ the project before the deadline.
A) will complete B) complete C) completed D) will have completed
Answer: D
I ____ him since morning.
A) have not seen B) did not see C) had not seen D) will not see
Answer: A
She ____ in the garden when I saw her.
A) was sitting B) sat C) had sat D) is sitting
Answer: A
By next month, I ____ the book.
A) will finish B) finish C) will have finished D) will be finishing
Answer: C
He ____ here by 5 PM yesterday.
A) will arrive B) arrived C) had arrived D) has arrived
Answer: C
Look! The boys ____ football.
A) play B) are playing C) were playing D) have played
Answer: B
She ____ all her tasks before leaving.
A) has done B) had done C) did D) will do
Answer: B
I ____ to London twice so far.
A) went B) have gone C) have been D) am been
Answer: C
By the time we reached, the show ____ .
A) started B) had started C) has started D) was starting
Answer: B
He ____ dinner when the phone rang.
A) was eating B) ate C) had eaten D) eats
Answer: A
She ____ here an hour ago.
A) left B) has left C) had left D) will leave
Answer: A
They ____ football every Sunday.
A) play B) played C) are playing D) have played
Answer: A
I ____ TV for two hours before dinner.
A) watched B) was watching C) had been watching D) have watched
Answer: C
By evening, he ____ all his work.
A) will finish B) will have finished C) has finished D) finished
Answer: B
She ____ already ____ her homework when I called.
A) had / done B) has / did C) have / done D) had / do
Answer: A
We ____ in this class since January.
A) have been B) are C) were D) had been
Answer: A
While they ____ in the garden, it started to rain.
A) play B) were playing C) had played D) have played
Answer: B
He ____ to finish the work by tomorrow.
A) hopes B) hoped C) will have hoped D) will hope
Answer: A
I ____ him before he moved away.
A) see B) saw C) had seen D) have seen
Answer: C
The train ____ at 9 PM tonight.
A) departs B) will depart C) depart D) is departing
Answer: D
She ____ maths since she was a child.
A) loves B) loved C) has loved D) had loved
Answer: C
They ____ already ____ the test by noon.
A) had / finished B) have / finished C) will / finish D) finished
Answer: A
I ____ my keys; I can’t find them.
A) lose B) have lost C) had lost D) will lose
Answer: B
By the time you call, I ____ asleep.
A) fall B) fell C) will fall D) will have fallen
Answer: D
She ____ to school by bus when she was young.
A) goes B) went C) had gone D) has gone
Answer: B
He ____ here every summer.
A) comes B) came C) is coming D) will come
Answer: A
We ____ dinner when the guests arrived.
A) had B) were having C) have D) are having
Answer: B
By last year, I ____ three exams.
A) passed B) had passed C) have passed D) will have passed
Answer: B
She ____ for the job since May.
A) applies B) applied C) has been applying D) had applied
Answer: C
They ____ each other for ten years before they married.
A) know B) knew C) had known D) have known
Answer: C
I ____ him when he called yesterday.
A) meet B) met C) had met D) have met
Answer: B
The movie ____ by the time we reached the theatre.
A) started B) had started C) has started D) will have started
Answer: B
She ____ dinner by 8 PM every day.
A) has finished B) had finished C) finishes D) finished
Answer: C
We ____ for you since this morning.
A) wait B) are waiting C) have been waiting D) had waited
Answer: C
He ____ to finish his work before going out.
A) tries B) tried C) has tried D) had tried
Answer: A
I ____ my homework when you rang.
A) do B) was doing C) had done D) have done
Answer: B
She ____ to Paris next month.
A) travels B) is travelling C) will have travelled D) travelled
Answer: B
They ____ each other since childhood.
A) know B) knew C) have known D) had known
Answer: C
By the time he retires, he ____ here for forty years.
A) works B) will work C) will have worked D) worked
Answer: C
I ____ just ____ my lunch when she arrived.
A) had / finished B) have / finished C) will / finish D) finished
Answer: B
She ____ her car for two hours before it broke down.
A) drives B) was driving C) had been driving D) drove
Answer: C
We ____ home before the storm started.
A) get B) got C) had got D) have got
Answer: C
He ____ already ____ the book when I suggested it.
A) had / read B) has / read C) will / read D) read
Answer: A
While I ____ to music, my sister studied.
A) listen B) was listening C) had listened D) have listened
Answer: B
They ____ in London by the time you visit.
A) live B) will live C) will have lived D) lived
Answer: C
She ____ her answer before the teacher asked for it.
A) wrote B) had written C) has written D) will write
Answer: B
I ____ him yesterday at the market.
A) see B) saw C) had seen D) have seen
Answer: B
By 2023, they ____ here for five years.
A) have lived B) had lived C) will have lived D) lived
Answer: C
He ____ a new bicycle last week.
A) buys B) bought C) had bought D) has bought
Answer: B
While she ____ TV, I cooked dinner.
A) watches B) was watching C) had watched D) watched
Answer: B
We ____ dinner by the time you come.
A) will finish B) will have finished C) finished D) have finished
Answer: B
I ____ English for ten years before I moved to France.
A) study B) studied C) had studied D) have studied
Answer: C
She ____ the painting last month.
A) completes B) completed C) had completed D) has completed
Answer: B
They ____ already ____ the match when we arrived.
A) had / started B) have / started C) will / start D) started
Answer: A
He ____ his leg, so he couldn’t play football.
A) breaks B) broke C) had broken D) has broken
Answer: C
I ____ my essay before the deadline tomorrow.
A) will finish B) finish C) will have finished D) finished
Answer: C
She ____ in the office since 9 AM.
A) works B) is working C) has been working D) worked
Answer: C
While they ____ dinner, the guests arrived.
A) eat B) were eating C) had eaten D) are eating
Answer: B
By the time we finish, it ____ dark.
A) will get B) got C) will have gotten D) will be getting
Answer: C
He ____ already ____ the task when I asked.
A) had / done B) have / done C) did D) will do
Answer: A
I ____ him twice so far this week.
A) saw B) have seen C) had seen D) will see
Answer: B
She ____ her keys; she can’t find them anywhere.
A) loses B) lost C) has lost D) will lose
Answer: C
We ____ a lot of rain lately.
A) experience B) have experienced C) experienced D) will experience
Answer: B
By tomorrow, they ____ the bridge.
A) build B) will build C) will have built D) built
Answer: C
He ____ breakfast when I reached him.
A) had B) was having C) has had D) will have
Answer: B
I ____ him before he left India.
A) meet B) met C) had met D) have met
Answer: C
She ____ her room already.
A) cleans B) cleaned C) has cleaned D) had cleaned
Answer: C
While I ____ coffee, she was reading.
A) drink B) was drinking C) drank D) have drunk
Answer: B
They ____ dinner when we called.
A) had B) were having C) have D) are having
Answer: B
By the time you arrive, I ____ cooking.
A) finish B) will finish C) will have finished D) have finished
Answer: C
He ____ here since last week.
A) stays B) is staying C) has been staying D) stayed
Answer: C
I ____ to that song many times.
A) listened B) listen C) have listened D) had listened
Answer: C
She ____ before the guests came.
A) dressed B) had dressed C) has dressed D) will dress
Answer: B
We ____ here every summer since childhood.
A) come B) came C) have come D) had come
Answer: C
While they ____ the game, it got cancelled.
A) play B) were playing C) had played D) played
Answer: B
He ____ his work by 6 PM yesterday.
A) finished B) had finished C) has finished D) will have finished
Answer: B
I ____ her before she moved abroad.
A) see B) saw C) had seen D) have seen
Answer: C
She ____ a novel by next month.
A) writes B) will write C) will have written D) wrote
Answer: C
They ____ here for hours when I arrived.
A) wait B) were waiting C) had waited D) have waited
Answer: B
I ____ lunch at 1 PM today.
A) have B) had C) will have D) have been having
Answer: C
While he ____, I read a book.
A) sleeps B) was sleeping C) slept D) has slept
Answer: B
She ____ her assignment before class.
A) completes B) completed C) had completed D) will complete
Answer: C
We ____ for an hour before he arrived.
A) have waited B) waited C) had waited D) are waiting
Answer: C
He ____ at this company since 2020.
A) works B) worked C) has worked D) had worked
Answer: C
I ____ the report by the time you asked.
A) finish B) finished C) have finished D) had finished
Answer: D