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Tense is a frequently-tested topic on English Language, Hindi, Hindi Language. ExamTest.live currently lists 17 Tense questions spanning previous-year papers from 2026 to 2026, each with worked solutions and a step-by-step explanation. Use the filters on this page to focus on a specific exam, difficulty level or year — every answer key is free, no sign-up required.

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All Tense Questions(1–17 of 17)

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Q1easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
28% accuracy
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.
My friend walking quickly to the market and returned with a bag full of vegetables.
Q2mediummcqEnglish ComprehensionSSC CPO 20242026
0% accuracy
The following sentence has been split into segments as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the option that contains the error.
Since his son has not yet completed the age of eighteen, he was reluctant to fulfil his son’s demand of getting a motorbike.
Q3mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
0% accuracy
Where the occurrence of one action depends on another past action, the tense that indicates this relationship is called:
Q4mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections
Q5mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so.
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The footballers (has been) arguing with the coach since morning.
Q7mediummcqEnglishCompetitive Exam2026
Select the correct option to fill in the blank.
At what time ______ you return from office last night?
Q8mediummcqHindi LanguageCompetitive Exams2026
What is the grammatical tense of the clause "संभव है" (It is possible) when used in contexts pointing to future occurrences?
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".Gilbert de Lafayette's father and grandfather and great-grandfather (have all been) brave and noble men.
Q10mediummcqHindiPractice Test2026
In the sentence "वह खा रहा था" (He was eating), which sub-tense category does 'खा रहा था' represent?
Q11mediummcqHindiPractice Test2026
In which sentence is the verb in the present tense (वर्तमान काल)?
Q12mediummcqEnglishCompetitive Exam2026
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
WanderTrust is a unique travel company that (1)_____ domestic and international trips. These personalised 'blind' trips, (2)_____ the destination and itinerary a secret (3) _____ the customer till a day before (4) ______ journey. The pressure of planning (5) ______ off the shoulder of the client.

Select the correct option to fill in the blank no. 5
Q13mediummcqEnglishCompetitive Exam2026
Select the correct option to fill in the blank.
My foreign guests really ______ the Indian food we served last night.
Q14mediummcqHindi LanguagePractice Test2026
How many sub-types of Past Tense (Bhootkaal) are there in Hindi grammar?
Q15mediummcqHindi LanguagePractice Test2026
Identify the tense (काल) of the given sentence: 'मन्दिर में जाने के बाद मन को शान्ति मिली है।'
Q16mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
Convert the sentence 'मोहन पढ़ता है' (Mohan studies) into the doubtful past tense (संदिग्ध भूतकाल) -
Q17easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The Dalai Lama was born in Tibet (1) _______ the 6th of July 1935. He is the leader of Tibet's Buddhists (2) _______ he lives in India, where thousands of his followers (3) _______ him. He is the world's (4) _______ Buddhist monk. He (5) _______ for freedom in Tibet and peace in the world.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

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