CLB Vocabulary & Grammar 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?

Accepted Answer

I have been to that store before.

Answer

The present perfect expresses past experience without a specific time and uses 'have/has + past participle.'

Question 2

Select the grammatically correct first conditional sentence.

Accepted Answer

If she studies, she will pass the exam.

Answer

In a first conditional, the 'if' clause uses simple present and the main clause uses 'will + base verb.'

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb to express obligation?

Accepted Answer

You must complete the form.

Answer

Modal verbs like 'must' are directly followed by the base form of the verb, never by 'to' or '-ing.'

Question 4

Choose the grammatically correct passive voice sentence.

Accepted Answer

The report was written by the manager.

Answer

The passive voice is formed with 'be + past participle,' and the agent is introduced with 'by.'

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses reported speech?

Accepted Answer

She said that she would come the next day.

Answer

In reported speech, 'will' shifts to 'would' and time expressions like 'tomorrow' shift to 'the next day.'

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