Summary
Grammar Cloze exercises test your ability to choose the correct verb forms in sentences based on context and tense.
- Present Tense — used to describe actions happening now or regularly Example: I am going to bed now.
- Past Tense — used to describe actions that happened in the past Example: I walked to the bus-stop and saw Alvin there this morning.
- Subject-Verb Agreement — the verb must agree with the subject in number and person Example: Joseph jumped for joy when he heard that he had passed his test.
Exam Tips
Key Definitions to Remember
- Present Tense: Describes actions happening now or regularly
- Past Tense: Describes actions that happened in the past
- Subject-Verb Agreement: The verb must agree with the subject in number and person
Common Confusions
- Mixing up present and past tense forms
- Incorrect subject-verb agreement
Typical Exam Questions
- What verb form completes the sentence: "I __________ going to bed now"? Answer: am
- What verb form completes the sentence: "I __________ here yesterday"? Answer: was
- What verb form completes the sentence: "Joseph __________ for joy"? Answer: jumped
What Examiners Usually Test
- Correct use of verb tenses
- Proper subject-verb agreement