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Grammar Mastery TrackSection 2: Tenses
Targeted drills across all 12 English tense aspects, stative verb restrictions, sequence of tenses, and high-yield time marker expressions.
Tenses tests are coming soonWe are adding them step by step. Meanwhile, build your basics with the Parts of Speech tests.
Go to Parts of Speech →Present tenses
Simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous
Simple Present
Habitual actions, universal truths, facts, routines, scheduled future events
Present Continuous
Actions in progress at the time of speaking, temporary situations, stative verb exceptions
Present Perfect
Completed actions with present consequence, indefinite past experiences, recent events
Present Perfect Continuous
Actions starting in the past and continuing into the present, focus on duration, since vs for
Past tenses
Simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous
Simple Past
Completed past events, historical facts, definite past time markers (yesterday, ago, last year)
Past Continuous
Actions ongoing at a specific point in the past, interrupted past actions, simultaneous activities
Past Perfect
Past of the past: actions completed prior to another past action, conditional past anchors
Past Perfect Continuous
Extended ongoing actions occurring before a subsequent milestone in the past
Future tenses
Simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous
Simple Future
Spontaneous decisions, predictions, promises, will vs shall rules
Future Continuous
Actions that will be in progress at a specific stated point in future time
Future Perfect
Actions that will be completed by or before a specific future deadline or reference time
Future Perfect Continuous
Duration measured continuously up to an upcoming future reference point
Mixed practice
Cross-drilling across all four aspects of each tense
Mixed Practice: Present Tenses
Comprehensive diagnostic cross-drilling across all four present tense aspects
Mixed Practice: Past Tenses
Comprehensive diagnostic cross-drilling across all four past tense aspects
Mixed Practice: Future Tenses
Comprehensive diagnostic cross-drilling across all four future tense aspects
Sequence & time expressions
High-yield exam rules and traps
Sequence of Tenses
Subordinate clause tense agreement governed by past, present, or future principal verbs
Time Expressions
Usage rules and examination traps for since, for, ago, yet, already, just, by the time
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Tenses grammar tests.
Are these English tense tests free?
Yes. Every test is free to take during the launch offer.
When will the Tenses tests be available?
All 17 tests in this section are marked Coming soon. We are adding them step by step, so please check back regularly.
What will the Tenses section cover?
It covers all 12 tense aspects (present, past and future, each in simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous forms), mixed practice for each tense, sequence of tenses, and high-yield time expressions.
How many questions are in each test?
Each test has 25 questions, with a mix of 8 basic, 9 intermediate and 8 advanced questions.
Should I finish Parts of Speech before Tenses?
We recommend it. Section 1 (Parts of Speech) builds the basics, and the Tenses section builds on it. Beginners can also follow the English ladder on the Start Here page.
Who are these tests for?
They are made for learners and competitive exam aspirants who want short, topic-wise grammar practice.