This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Irregular Verbs – Get, Want, Meet.
1. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
When did you get up?
a) I got up 2 hours back.
b) I will get up in 2 hours.
c) I gotten up 2 hours back.
d) I had get up 2 hours back.
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Explanation: The answer should be in past tense since the question is in past tense. The words ‘have’ and ‘had’ are followed by third form of a base verb. Here the base verb is ‘get’ and its third form is ‘gotten’. The word ‘will’ is used in future tense and not past tense. Therefore, the answer is “I got up 2 hours back.”
2. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
Where do you want to go?
a) I want to go for a movie.
b) I had wanted to go for a movie.
c) I have wanted to go for a movie.
d) I will want to go for a movie.
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Explanation: Since the question is in simple present tense, the answer also needs to be in simple present tense. The words ‘had’ and ‘have’ are used in past perfect and present perfect tense respectively. The word ‘will’ indicates future tense. This leaves us with the correct option, “I want to go for a movie.”
3. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
Who finished your meal today?
a) My friend finishes my meal.
b) My friend will finish my meal today.
c) My friend finished my meal today.
d) My friend finish my meal today.
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Explanation: Since the question is in past tense, the answer needs to be in past tense. The word ‘will’ indicates future tense. The word ‘friend’ is singular and must be followed by a verb ending with s or es. Therefore, “My friend finish my meal today.” is grammatically wrong. Therefore, the correct answer is “My friend finished my meal today.”
4. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
When will he meet your mother?
a) He will meet my mother in the evening.
b) He will meet my mother today evening.
c) He is meet my mother in the evening.
d) He has meet my mother in the evening.
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Explanation: Since the question is in future tense, the answer should also be in future tense. The word ‘is’ is always followed by the continuous form of the verb (i.e.: meeting) and ‘has’ is always followed by the third form of the verb (i.e.: met). The words ‘today evening’ cannot be used together, instead ‘this evening’ is used. Therefore, the right answer is “He will meet my mother in the evening.”
5. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
Where did you find this pen?
a) I find this pen in library.
b) I found this pen in the library.
c) I will find this pen in the library.
d) I had find this pen in the library.
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Explanation: Since the question is in past tense, the answer will also be in past tense. The word ‘had’ is always followed by the third form of the base verb. The word ‘will’ indicates future tense. The base verb ‘find’ in its first form indicates present tense. Hence, the correct answer is “I found this pen in the library.”
6. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
Who stole my tiffin?
a) Bheem stole your tiffin.
b) Bheem will steel your tiffin.
c) Bheem had steal your tiffin.
d) Bheem has stole your tiffin.
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Explanation: The question is asked in present tense so, the answer will also be in present tense. The word ‘will’ is used in future tense sentences while ‘had’ is used in past tense sentences. The word ‘has’ is always followed by the third form of the verb. Therefore, the answer is, “Bheem stole your tiffin.”
7. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
Where did the cat hide?
a) The cat hidden under the table.
b) The cat has hid under the table.
c) The cat hid under the table.
d) The cat is hiding under the table.
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Explanation: Since the question is in past tense the answer also has to be in past tense. The word ‘has’ is followed by the third form of the verb. When a verb ends with ‘ing’ it indicates continuous tense and not simple tense. Therefore, the right answer is “The cat hid under the table.”
8. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
What books have you read?
a) I read the books written by Chetan Bhagat.
b) I have read the books written by Chetan Bhagat.
c) I had read the books written by Chetan Bhagat.
d) I will read the books written by Chetan Bhagat.
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Explanation: Since the question is present perfect tense, the answer should also be in present perfect tense. The word ‘had’ is used when referring to the past tense and the word ‘will’ indicates the future tense. The words ‘I read’ refer to simple present tense. Therefore, the answer is, “I have read the books written by Chetan Bhagat.”
9. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
What did you make for the project?
a) I made a presentation for the project.
b) I had made a presentation for the project.
c) I will make a presentation for the project.
d) I make a presentation for the project.
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Explanation: The question is asked in the simple past tense, therefore, the answer will also be in simple past tense. The word ‘had’ is used in the past perfect form. Here, ‘make’ is used in simple present tense. The word ‘will’ indicates future tense. Therefore, the answer is “I made a presentation for the project.”
10. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
When will you become the chief?
a) I became the chief tomorrow.
b) I will have become the chief tomorrow.
c) I will become the chief tomorrow.
d) I become the chief tomorrow.
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Explanation: The question is asked in simple future tense, therefore, the answer will also be in simple future tense. The word ‘became’ indicates past tense. The words ‘I become’ represent present tense since there is no usage of the word ‘will’. The word ‘have’ indicates perfect tense. Therefore, the answer is “I will become the chief tomorrow.”
11. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
Why did you see the notes?
a) I see the notes because I did not prepare.
b) I saw the notes because I did not prepare.
c) I will see the notes because I did not prepare.
d) I had see the notes because I did not prepare.
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Explanation: The question is asked in simple past tense, therefore, the answer will also be in simple past tense. The word ‘will’ indicates future tense. The word ‘had’ is always followed by the third form of the base verb, which is ‘seen’ in this case. The word ‘see’ is used in present tense. Therefore, the answer is “I saw the notes because I did not prepare.”
12. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
When will he draw the sketch?
a) He will drew the sketch tomorrow.
b) He would have draw the sketch yesterday.
c) He draws the sketch yesterday.
d) He will draw the sketch tomorrow.
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Explanation: The question is asked in simple future tense, therefore, the answer will also be in simple future tense. The word ‘drew’ indicates past tense. The word ‘have’ should be followed by the third form of the verb, which is ‘drawn’ in this example. Therefore, the answer is “He will draw the sketch tomorrow.”
13. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
Did you grind the spices?
a) Yes, I grinded the spices.
b) Yes, I ground the spices.
c) Yes, I had grind the spices.
d) No, I will ground the spices.
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Explanation: Since the question is asked in simple past tense, the answer will also be in simple past tense. The second form of the base verb is ‘ground’ and not ‘grinded’. Therefore, the answer is “Yes, I ground the spices.”
14. Choose the reply which uses the correct form of irregular verb.
Where did you forget the keys?
a) I forget the keys at home.
b) I forgotten the keys at home.
c) I had forget the keys at home.
d) I forgot the keys at home.
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Explanation: Since the question is asked in simple past tense, the answer will also be in simple past tense. The word ‘forget’ indicates present tense and the word ‘had’ is always followed by the third form of the verb. The answer is therefore, “I forgot the keys at home.”
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