Tense Test 10th 29-11-24

Stepping Stones Sr. Sec.
School
Sector 37D, Chandigarh
TENSES TEST 10TH

Class 10 - English Language and Literature
Time Allowed: 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory
1. No English teacher _____ to the school till nowadays. [1]
a) was appointed b) has been appointed
c) had been appointed d) were appointed

2. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blanks with the correct option: [1]
The teacher is hoping to ________ an art exhibition before the end of the year.
a) put off b) put down
c) put on d) put up
3. ________ and ________ me about your trip to Denver. [1]
a) Sitting down, tell b) Having sat down, told
c) Sit down, tell d) Sitting down, telling

4. What ________ about the plan to shorten the school holidays? [1]
a) do you think b) will you think
c) are you think d) you think

5. Complete the slogan, by filling in the blank with the correct option. [1]
When it gets really hot, rain ________ a blessing.
a) will be b) ought to be
c) must be d) should be
6. It was only after she _____ English that she _____ to make some foreign friends. [1]
a) had learnt / started b) learnt / would start
c) was learning / started d) learnt / had started

7. Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option: [1]
The athlete’s performance in the international arena ________ a change in the Government’s attitude towards
sports.
a) brought off b) brought in
c) brought up d) brought about

8. The orders were that we ________ the area within hours to prevent further loss of life. [1]
a) have to evacuate b) had evacuated
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c) had to evacuate d) will have evacuated
9. The athletes ________ for exactly three months by the time the races ________ due to start. [1]
a) will have been training / are b) are training / were
c) have been training / will be d) had trained / have been

10. The peak ________ the prize for mountaineers, especially if it ________ before. [1]
a) will be, wasn’t attained b) was, had not been attained
c) is, has not been attained d) has been, weren't attained

11. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the Disclaimer given by a news channel. [1]
Except for the headline, this story ________ edited by YTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.
a) has not been b) has not
c) have not been d) will be

12. While my parents ________ in the shopping centre, a thief ________ into their car for the radio. [1]
a) have shopped / breaks b) are shopping / was breaking
c) were shopping / broke d) shopped / has broken

13. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the part of the disclaimer given in a textbook: [1]
The authors of the book _________ all reasonable care to ensure that the contents of the book do not violate any
copyright or other intellectual property rights of any person in any manner.
a) has been taking b) has taken
c) have taken d) have been took

14. Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option: [1]
When I was a very young girl, ________ grocery shopping was considered a major outing for me.
a) went b) having gone
c) going d) to be going
15. For the time being, we ________ for the exam, but this time tomorrow we ________ the best movie of this year. [1]
a) study, will watch b) are studying, will have watched
c) have studied, will be watching d) are studying, will be watching

16. Complete the line from a song by filling the blank with the correct option: [1]
The morning dew captures your essence,
The flowers and grass ________ your colour,
The Sunrise embraces your arrival,
As the dawn welcomes a new day.
a) reflect b) reflects
c) shall reflect d) reflected

17. In recent decades, the efficiency of the United Nations ________ by a growing number of countries. [1]
a) has been questioned b) would be questioned
c) had been questioned d) will have been questioned
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18. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the following. [1]
The crowd ________ the police barriers and attacked the hunters.
a) broke up b) break up
c) break through d) broke through

19. Complete the slogan, by filling in the blank with the correct option. [1]
Your plastic contribution ________ causing ocean pollution.
a) won't be b) is
c) ought to be d) should be
20. When we ________ her, she ________ in the wardrobe. [1]
a) were finding / hides b) find / has hidden
c) are finding / is hiding d) found / was hiding

21. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. [1]
We ________ obey the natural laws.
a) might b) must
c) can d) could
22. When the young scouts ________ the top of the hill, they ________ for more than an hour. [1]
a) reach / will have been walking b) will have reached / are walking
c) reached / have been walking d) had reached / were walking

23. As the President ____ the hall, all the guests ____ to their feet to welcome him. [1]
a) is entering / rise b) entered / rose
c) was entering / have risen d) has entered / were rising

24. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the following. [1]
The protesting students ________ from the demonstration when the police arrived.
a) peel at b) peel out
c) peeled around d) peeled off

25. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the advertisement given by a car company. [1]
The vehicle also has a divider to separate the front passengers from the rear, in case you want ________ around
like Miss Daisy.
a) to be driven b) the drive
c) to driving d) the driving

26. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word given in the brackets. [1]
The names of the applicants were ________ (list) in the report and submitted to the manager.
27. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from the bracket, to complete the sentence: [1]
The quarterly performance report is attached and ________ (these/that/it) requires immediate attention from the
management team.
28. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the part of a notice on the school notice board. [1]
Students who want to participate in the Annual Day ________ (could/may/should) report to the Auditorium Hall
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at 12:30 pm tomorrow.
29. Complete the line from a self-awareness song, by filling the blank with the correct option. [1]
"Two roads ________ in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveller, long I stood"
A. diverged
B. has been diverging
C. have been diverging
D. are diverging
The angel whole and ________ The next right
It came again with a great wakening light.
And showed the names whom love of God had blest,
And lo! Ben Adhem's name ________ all the rest.
A. has vanished, led
B. vanishes, leads
C. vanished, led
D. was vanishing, had led
31. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the quotation by Joyce Meyer. [1]
________ (Complement/Compliment/Compliance) people. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses.
32. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter. [1]
I am also enclosing documents ________(mention) our terms and conditions with this letter. Please go through
the same and if you have any doubts regarding that, please feel free to call or meet me personally.
33. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. [1]
Enclosed are the updated project guidelines and ________ (this/these/they) need to be shared with the entire
project team to ensure compliance.
34. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket: [1]
The students with the help of their teacher ________ (create) a beautiful poster.
35. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: [1]
These students ensured that the beggars were ________ (rehabilitate) at Seva Sadan.
"And with a look made of all sweet accord,
Answered, "The names of those who ________ the lord.
"And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay, not so,"
Replied the angel. Abou ________ more low,
A. Love, spoken
B. Loves, spoke
C. love, spoke
D. loves, speak
37. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets: [1]
Last week it ________ (rain) heavily and my house was flooded with water.
38. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the warning given before a YouTube video. [1]
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Any props used in this video that show resemblance to ________ (some/many/any) illegal materials are merely
props and should not be taken seriously. Do not try this at home.
Dear Sir,
I am an account holder in your branch at Jayanagar. My current ATM card is ____________ (damage) and I am
unable to use it for any POS transaction.
Kindly pay heed to our request and provide the students with ________ (adequacy) support on their project.
41. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of an email: [1]
You will find in this email a brochure that ________ (present) the various tourist attractions in our city, aimed at
boosting local tourism.
Dear Sir
In response to your query, the document that ________ (explain) our country's sustainability initiatives has been
attached for your consideration.
43. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word given in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter: [1]
Subject: Request for permission to participate in the Meet.
Dear Sir
I would like to request for permission to participate in the forthcoming inter-school cultural meet. I ________
(interest) in taking part in the dance drama.
Thank you for exceeding company expectations and ________ (inspire) your team with your spectacular work
ethic.
"Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving ________ its arms to ward perfection
Where the clear stream of reason ________ not ________ its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit."
A. stretches, had lost
B. stretches, has lost
C. stretched, has lost
D. stretched, had lost
I ________ a song into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For who ________ the sight so keen and strong,
That it can follow the flight of song?
A. breathe, has
B. breathed, has
C. breathed, had
D. breathe, had
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Where the mind is without tear and the head is held high
Where knowledge is free
Where the world ________ not ________ up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
A. has been broken
B. had been broken
C. will be broken
D. have been broken
My Mother is not the sort of Mum
Who'll ________ and faint and shiver,
Darkness doesn't scare her,
When it thunders, she won't ________!
A. be squealing, quiver
B. squeal, be quiver
C. squeal, quiver
D. be squealing, have been quivered
Please keep me ________ (apprise) of your next step to address this matter. Thanks for your time.
This selfless initiative carried out with dedication and responsibility, ________ (deserve) due recognition.
Abou Ben Adhem (May his tribe increase!)
________ one night from a deep dream of peace,
And ________, within the moonlight in his room,
Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,
A. Awoke, saw
B. Awakening, seen
C. Awakes, sees
D. Awoke, seen
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But words can also hurt me
Stones and sticks ________ only skin,
while words ________ ghosts that haunt me.
A. break, are
B. broke, were
C. broken, are
D. are breaking, are
Therefore, I request you to please consider this request of ________ (construct) a park in our society so that each
and every person can benefit and we can enjoy a healthy environment amidst the concrete jungle.
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54. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the disclaimer given before a documentary film. [1]
The film has been created by taking creative liberties and dramatizing the events ________ (about/for/on)
cinematic expressions.
55. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter. [1]
Sir
Enclosed is the report that ________ (summarize) the study conducted on the impact of climate change on crop
yield in the region.
"Where the mind ________ forward by thee
Into ever-widening thought and action
Into that heaven of freedom my Father, let my country awake."
A. was led
B. has been led
C. is led
D. had led
"I ________ an arrow into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For, so swiftly it ________, the sight
Could not follow it in its flight."
A. has shot, flew
B. shot, flown
C. have shot, has flown
D. shot, flew
I, therefore, request you to ________ (issue) a letter of recommendation for these students to be nominated for
‘Serving Citizens’ Award’ organised by the local Municipal Corporation.
As very little information is available about this course, I ________ (be) extremely grateful if you could send me
detailed information about it.
Since you have been found guilty of _______ (deliver) poor results for six months at a stretch, we are issuing
this warning letter to warn you.
I have just ________ (appear) for my senior secondary board examination and am interested in pursuing a
course in Visual Communication.
62. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the concluding line from an educational report. [1]
However, such indicators are too crude a measure to ________ (access/assess/accept) quality in an educational
setting.
63. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from the bracket, to complete the sentence: [1]
Attached are the departmental performance reports and ________ (it/these/them) should be reviewed by each
department head.
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Such posters ________ (impact) youngsters negatively and can be hazardous to their self-esteem.
"But cheerly still: and said, "I pray thee, then,
Write me as one that ________ his fellow men."
A. loved
B. love
C. will love
D. loves
The President
RWA, Magna Greens Apartments
42, Gandhi Marg, Jonpara
Mumbai
Subject: ________ (seek) Recommendation for ‘Serving Citizens’ Award’ Nominations.
Dear Sir
Dear Sir
It was agreed that the teacher would ________ (organize) the science fair for the students of grade 8.
Sir
We ________ (purchase) office furniture from your showroom on 5th October vide Invoice No. 12334.
We hope that you continue to work with the same zeal and keep ________ (surprise) us with such remarkable
performances. We thank you and wish you good luck for your upcoming projects.
Regards.
70. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the line from the policy document of an insurance [1]
company:
It is our endeavour to settle your maturity claim on or before the due date. The Servicing Branch ________
(likely/usually/occasionally) sends maturity claim intimations two months in advance.
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Stepping Stones Sr. Sec.

TENSES TEST 10TH

All questions are compulsory

1. No English teacher _____ to the school till nowadays. [1]

a) was appointed b) has been appointed

c) had been appointed d) were appointed

a) put off b) put down

a) Sitting down, tell b) Having sat down, told

c) Sit down, tell d) Sitting down, telling

a) do you think b) will you think

c) are you think d) you think

a) had learnt / started b) learnt / would start

c) was learning / started d) learnt / had started

a) brought off b) brought in

c) brought up d) brought about

a) have to evacuate b) had evacuated

a) will have been training / are b) are training / were

c) have been training / will be d) had trained / have been

a) will be, wasn’t attained b) was, had not been attained

c) is, has not been attained d) has been, weren't attained

a) has not been b) has not

c) have not been d) will be

a) have shopped / breaks b) are shopping / was breaking

c) were shopping / broke d) shopped / has broken

a) has been taking b) has taken

c) have taken d) have been took

a) went b) having gone

a) study, will watch b) are studying, will have watched

c) have studied, will be watching d) are studying, will be watching

c) shall reflect d) reflected

a) has been questioned b) would be questioned

c) had been questioned d) will have been questioned

c) break through d) broke through

a) were finding / hides b) find / has hidden

c) are finding / is hiding d) found / was hiding

c) reached / have been walking d) had reached / were walking

a) is entering / rise b) entered / rose

c) was entering / have risen d) has entered / were rising

a) peel at b) peel out

c) peeled around d) peeled off

a) to be driven b) the drive

c) to driving d) the driving

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