Free Tenses MCQs with Answers

63 Tenses MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

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61. The housewife __________the cakes burning, and ran to switch off the oven.

  • A. smell
  • B. smells
  • C. smelt
  • D. smelling

Explanation: The past-tense verb “smelt” agrees with the past action “ran.” “Smell” and “smells” are present forms, while “smelling” cannot serve as the main verb here.

Correct answer: smelt

62. If we go to the park, __________you like to come too ?

  • A. shall
  • B. are
  • C. would
  • D. am

Explanation: “Would you like to come?” is the standard polite form for making an invitation or asking about someone's preference. The other options do not form this expression.

Correct answer: would

63. He _________ in Pakistan.

  • A. live
  • B. lives
  • C. is living
  • D. living

Explanation: “Lives” is the simple present form used with “he” for a habitual or general fact. “Live” does not agree with the singular subject, while “is living” would suggest a temporary situation.

Correct answer: lives