Tenses Exercise

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.

1. His father ……………………… him when he misbehaved. (correct)
2. The coroner ………………………. to examine the dead body. (call)
3. The news report ……………………. (not correspond) with the facts.
4. If the team makes a strong collective effort, we ………………………… the game. (win)
5. The earthquake ……………………….. many buildings to collapse. (cause)
6. The circuit of the earth around the sun ………………………….. about a year. (take)
7. A circular drive ……………………….. to the house. (lead)
8. Butter …………………………. by churning cream. (make)
9. Our plane ………………………… the airport for an hour before landing. (circle)

Answers

1. His father corrected him when he misbehaved.
2. The coroner was called to examine the dead body.
3. The news report does not correspond with the facts.
4. If the team makes a strong collective effort, we will win the game.
5. The earthquake caused many buildings to collapse.
6. The circuit of the earth around the sun takes about a year.
7. A circular drive leads to the house.
8. Butter is made by churning cream.
9. Our plane circled the airport for an hour before landing.