Tense Review

Question 1

After his embarrassing defeat by a long-time opponent, the ex-champion ___ that he ___ revenge.

Accepted Answer

has sworn / will take

Question 2

It was revealed at the trial that the accused man ___ out on the night of the murder.

Accepted Answer

hadn't gone

Question 3

The tooth ___ me for quite some time when, at last, I ___ to see my dentist.

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had bothered / resolved

Question 4

My parents _____ such a fiery argument that they _____ even _____ me enter the room.

Accepted Answer

were having / didn't - see

Question 5

When the English ___ to settle in Australia, other countries ____ about this big island.

Accepted Answer

began / had already known

Question 6

I&#x27;m sorry to have broken the vase. It ___ out of my hand as I ___ it into the room.

Accepted Answer

slipped / was bringing

Question 7

She ___ her job three times just in the last three months.

Accepted Answer

has changed

Question 8

After the accident, the taxi driver ___ the cyclist of not looking where he ___.

Accepted Answer

accused / was going

Question 9

My friends ______ a party while I ______ at home last Saturday. I was so jealous!

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were having / was studying

Question 10

Ali ____ happy this morning. He&#x27;s smiling from ear to ear.

Accepted Answer

looks

Question 11

Make sure everybody ___ the building before you ___ the main door.

Accepted Answer

has left / lock

Question 12

The entire audience ____ in applause the minute the final curtain ____.

Accepted Answer

rose / fell

Question 13

"How long ___ you ___ for that firm?" "For more than 10 years."

Accepted Answer

have / worked

Question 14

This is the first time I ___ such a formal letter.

Accepted Answer

have written

Question 15

When the thieves ____ into our house, they ____ $3000 and all my dad's jewelry.

Accepted Answer

broke / stole

Questions 15