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Tense Errors Common MistakesSet 1

1Which sentence is an example of incorrect use of the present perfect tense?

2While I was having a chat with Amy, her mum was ringing to say she would come home late. (FINDING MISTAKE)

3She kept confusing her tenses so nobody understood what she was talking about.

4Correct the tense error: 'She go to the gym yesterday.'

5Identify the error in the sentence'It's very sad to see this ancient house in its present state,' said the conservation officer. 'It was built(A) in 1774 by the architect John Plaw and for 210 years has been owned(B) by the same family, which made a fortune(C) in coal and minerals, until it was sold in 1991.' No error (D)

6What is the clue that tells me this word should be corrected?

7EXERCISE 33: Correct the errors.9. The weather was so cold that I don't like to leave my apartment.

8Find a mistake in each sentence.I take up this hobby when I came back home from the Art Gallery.

9Which sentence contains a tense error (mistake)?

10I'll sent you the letter

11What kind of mistake is there in this sentence?Yesterday he goes to the supermarket.

12How long have you been knowing about your grandfather's illness?

13Match the sentence with the abbreviation that corresponds: "Mark finished his essay, tidies his room, and went out for supper."

14I have been keen on fishing ever since I were old enough to follow my father.

15(Find ERROR) The police told (A)the woman that they hasn't found (B)the missing boy (C) yet because of the heavy rain (D).

16Some accidents were happened on Arizona highway last night.

17Identify the type of problem in this sentence:I move to the United States ten years ago, when I was 7 years old. I run to my mom and start to cry.

18Which of the following statements best describes a task you are asked to do in Exercise 7?

19ERROR IDENTIFICATIONThe doctor called this morning while you slept.

20Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the error in each of the following sentences.5. I feel at home in this village because we lived here for six years now.

21What does the instruction in Exercise 7 ask students to do with Lynne Kim's journal entry?

22MISTAKE in the PAST SIMPLE!

23Which word in all capitals verb or verb phrase is NOT used correctly?

24You can say "Verb tense error." to give feedback on "Vietnamese is a tourist attraction."

25MISTAKE CORRECTION.Since he started primary school, he helped his mother prepare meals, do the washing up and take care of his younger sister.

26Which sentence contain a verb error?

27Find a mistake in each sentence.In my opinion, more people played monopoly in the future.

28Identify the kind of error:The birds of prey know that they were about to become victims themselves, so they hid in the tree's branches.

29Which of the following is a typical B1+ error in tense usage?

30Children with disabilities in some Asian countries still had limited access to education and health care. (find an error)

31New York City is an importantA center of American Buddhism, in part becauseB its residents includedC immigrants from mostD of the countries that have strong Buddhist traditions. No errorsE

32Find mistake:After$_{(A)}$ the waiter$_{(B)}$ ignored$_{(C)}$ my order, I was$_{(D)}$ angry.

33Gertrude Stein, a well-known American novelist, was born in 1874 and has died in 1946.

34It's high time the government takes stricter action to reduce air pollution.

35He is waitingfor the bus at 7 o'clock yesterday morning. Find a mistake in the sentence.

36This work is created for Richard

37Present Perfect:RIGHT or WRONG:This is the first time I've been spraining my an didn't know it hurt so much!

38In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option.The dogs have a good time in the park today

39Which sentence needs revision to correct an error in verb tense?

40Read the sentence: After Luke arrived at school, he remembered he has promised to let Kelly borrow his spare goggles. Which part of the sentence has an error in verb tense?

41Error Part:19. The fire has burnt(a) for almost four hours when(b) the officers took(c) fire extinguishers to(d) the scene.

42Correct the tense error in the sentence: 'She was play soccer when it started to rain.'

43What is a common mistake English learners make with present tenses?

44"I have visited Paris last year." The error is:

45Correct the tense error in the paragraph: 'Tomorrow, I will go to the park and I play soccer.'

46I've been knowing you for 2 years

47Correct the tense error: 'They was playing soccer yesterday.'

48Overgeneralization of errors related to verbs and tenses often occurs with students in ..... levels.

49Which sentence contains a verb tense error? A) She has been studying for hours. B) They will go to the park tomorrow. C) He seen the movie last week.

50Correct the tense error: 'She were happy to see her friends.'

51What is a common mistake when using tenses in academic writing?

52What is a common mistake when using tenses?

53What is the error in the sentence?We went to the store tomorrow.

54Correct the tense error in the paragraph: 'Last week, I am going to the concert and I enjoy it.'

55Find the mistake and correct itMy grandpa is always full of energy and never suffered from heart problems

56Correct the tense error: 'I am go to the store yesterday.'