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1. 1.

   A verb is highlighted in each of these sentences and its tense is mentioned in the brackets. State whether the tenses mentioned are correct. If not, correct them.

   1. When I arrived, the members were eating. (simple past)
   2. He failed last year. (past perfect)
   3. I shall have done this exercise by 9 a.m. (future perfect)
   4. They are going to the zoo. (simple present)
   5. Rima was working in the office. (past perfect)
   6. Kolkata stands on the Hooghly River. (simple past)
   7. The show commenced after we had reached. (past perfect)
   8. When I reach home, father will be cooking. (present continuous)
   9. Dr Sen has taught many children in this area. (present perfect)
   10. Rahul was driving his bike when it started to rain. (past continuous)
   11. She has been a social activist for many years. (past perfect)
   12. The tennis tournament commences next week. (simple future)
   13. I have finished this canvas just now. (present perfect)
   14. I was cycling the whole morning. (past perfect)
   15. The criminals had fled before the security guards arrived. (past continuous)
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks according to the instructions in the brackets.

   1. We _____________ in Delhi for ten years. (present perfect tense of live)
   2. The plumber ______________ repairing the damaged pipe when it started to rain. (past perfect tense of finish)
   3. Before you reach the station, the train _____________. (future perfect tense of leave)
   4. You _____________ the task by the time your guests arrive. (future perfect tense of complete)
   5. Ravi _________________ for Mumbai. (present perfect tense of depart)
   6. Sarah ______________ a brilliant article for the science magazine, but it wasn't published. (past perfect tense of write)
   7. He _______________ never ____________ such a wonderful sight. (past perfect tense of use)
   8. Villagers _____________ the breach in the embankment by then. (future perfect tense of notice)
   9. Heera said, 'I _______________ my homework.' (present perfect tense of do)
   10. You _______________ the news by then. (future perfect tense of hear)
   11. The yacht ____________ before the rescue team arrived. (past perfect tense of sink)
   12. We ___________________ him to be a generous man. (present perfect tense of know)
3. 3.

   Rewrite these sentences using the tense specified within the brackets. At least one verb will have to be changed. Make other necessary changes.

   1. The play will begin when you reach the theatre. (future perfect)
   2. The boss arrived before the employees came. (past perfect)
   3. The politician had just arrived for the meeting. (present perfect)
   4. We  had known him for a while. (present perfect)
   5. We shall be reaching the station around then. (future perfect)
   6. I had been working for two hours when he arrived. (past perfect)
   7. You will see me before you leave. (future perfect)
   8. The Town Hall had been closed when we reached. (past perfect)
4. 4.

   Join these pairs of sentences using the past perfect tense and making changes where necessary.

   1. She finished sweeping the floor. The telephone rang.
   2. The students left. It began to rain.
   3. The thieves wiped the place clean. We reached home.
   4. Ratul submitted an application form. He left for college.
   5. The cat jumped upon the table. I did ot have time to react.
   6. I made up my mind. My parents arrived to discus  the matter.
   7. I reached the station. Usha reached before me.
   8. I planned it. I executed it successfully.
5. 5.

   Change the following sentences as directed.

   1. The doctor has just left the clinic. (present continuous tense)
   2. We leave for London this evening. (simple past tense)
   3. We leave for London this evening. (future perfect continuous)
   4. They have been trying to contact you. (past perfect tense)
   5. Grandmother went for a walk every morning. (simple future tense)
   6. I walk to school every day. (simple future tense)
   7. I have cleared the cupboard. (past perfect tense)
   8. They have finished their work. (future perfect tense)
   9. Rakesh was waiting at Nirula's or his friend. (future continuous tense)
   10. We are watching a movie. (past continuous tense)
   11. He speaks rudely. (present perfect tense)
   12. I will have been living in Delhi for many years. (past perfect continuous)
   13. When does your school reopen? (simple present tense)
   14. My grandmother exercises regularly. (simple present tense)
   15. The river is flowing under the bridge. (simple present tense)
   16. The police are looking for clues. (past continuous tense)
   17. I am listening to the president's speech. (past continuous tense)
   18. The children are going to school. (past continuous tense)
   19. I want to go home. (simple past tense)
   20. Reema will go to the library after school. (simple present tense)
   21. My mother is making dinner and my father is working in the garage. (future tense)
6. 6.

   Choose the correct verb from those in the brackets.

   1. I ______________ in Delhi for many years. (have been living/am living)
   2. The dogs _____________ all night. (are barking/have been barking)
   3. I ______________ him since we left school last year. (haven't seen/ didn't see)
   4. Our school ________________ on the first of July. (reopens/will reopen)
   5. We _______________ for London this evening. (are leaving/leave)
   6. I ______________ a phone call from him yesterday. (had received/received)
   7. I _______________ when the phone rang. (had been sleeping/was sleeping)
   8. It _______________ for two hours. (is raining/has been raining)