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To Do Verb – Quiz 1
To Do Verb Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates students' understanding of various verb forms and structures, including to do verbs, infinitives, past participles, and subject-verb agreement. It also tests the ability to form questions, negatives, and future tense sentences, as well as conditional clauses with contrast.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
I ..... a difficult exam tomorrow.
A) Has.
B) Have.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I ..... a difficult exam tomorrow." requires the use of the verb "have" because it refers to an event that is yet to occur and is not part of your daily routine. The correct form here is "Have," as you are expressing possession or arrangement for an upcoming event.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Has" is used for third-person singular subjects, not first-person singular like "I."
Option B:
Correct. "Have" is the correct form for first-person plural or singular in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option includes an incorrect choice and "All the above," which does not apply here as only one correct answer exists.
Option D:
Incorrect. The sentence can be correctly completed with "Have."
2.
To do-past participle
A) Doing.
B) Does.
C) Will do.
D) Done.
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Explanations:
The to do-past participle form is used after certain verbs such as "be," "get," and "have." The correct answer,
D) Done.
, represents the past participle of the verb "do." This form is often used in perfect tenses like "have done" or "be done."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Doing - Present participle, not a past participle.
Option B:
Does - Third-person singular present tense, not a participle form.
Option C:
Will do - Future tense, not a participle form.
Option D:
Done - Correct past participle of "do."
3.
Can you imagine me ..... in public?
A) To sing.
B) Singing.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "Can you imagine me ... in public?" requires a gerund (verb + -ing) to function as the object of the infinitive verb "imagine." Therefore, option B ("Singing") is correct because it uses the gerund form of the verb "sing."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
To sing. This is a base form and not a gerund.
Option B:
Singing. Correct, as it's in gerund form.
Option C:
All the above. Incorrect because "To sing" does not fit grammatically here.
Option D:
None of the above. Incorrect since "Singing" is correct.
4.
I ..... short black curly hair.
A) Has.
B) Have.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I ..... short black curly hair." requires a verb that agrees with the subject "I". The correct form is "have" because it is used to indicate possession of an attribute (hair). Therefore, Option B) Have is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Has" would be grammatically correct if the subject were "She", "He", or "It".
Option B:
Correct. "Have" is used for first-person singular to indicate possession of an attribute.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and B are not correct in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
5.
Do you mind ..... me with the assignment?
A) To help.
B) Helping.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "Do you mind helping me with the assignment?" is a polite request for assistance, and it uses the infinitive form of the verb "to help." In English grammar, when asking someone to do something politely, we often use the infinitive form (i.e., "helping" without "to"). Therefore, option B) Helping is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "To help" uses the infinitive form which is not appropriate in this context.
Option B:
Correct. Uses the infinitive form of the verb, fitting for a polite request.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option includes both forms and thus is not correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
6.
Tiempo del verbo to do que se emplea igual para todos los sujetos que existen, se usa la palabra did para hacer afirmaciones, negaciones, preguntas. Ejemplo:did, you did, he did, Ellen did her homework last night at her house, Marla and James did some theater for two years.
A) Gerundio.
B) Participle past.
C) Simple future.
D) Simple past.
E) Simple present.
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Explanations:
The claimed correct answer is
D) Simple past.
This is because the verb "to do" in this context is used to form questions and negative statements, which are characteristic of the simple past tense in English. The use of "did" as an auxiliary verb for all subjects (you, he, Ellen, Marla, James) indicates that these sentences are referring to completed actions in the past.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Gerundio - Incorrect; a gerund is a verbal noun formed from a verb and does not change form for subject agreement.
Option B:
Participle past - Incorrect; participles are used to form the perfect tenses or as adjectives, not to make questions or negative statements in this context.
Option C:
Simple future - Incorrect; the simple future tense uses "will" or "shall" and does not use "did" for formation.
Option D:
Simple past - Correct; as explained, it is used to form questions and negative statements about completed actions in the past.
Option E:
Simple present - Incorrect; the simple present tense does not use "did" for questions or negative statements.
7.
I ..... an intelligent student.
A) Is.
B) Are.
C) Am.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I ..... an intelligent student" is a statement about oneself, which requires the use of the first-person singular form of the verb "to be," which is "am." Therefore, option C) Am is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Is - Incorrect as it's not the first-person singular form.
Option B:
Are - Incorrect as it's for plural subjects or second-person singular.
Option C:
Am - Correct as it matches the subject "I."
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect as option C is correct.
8.
My parents always remind me ..... homework earlier.
A) Do.
B) To do.
C) To doing.
D) Doing.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) To do.
The phrase "remind me to do" is a common construction used when giving advice or instructions, indicating an action that needs to be performed in the future. In this context, "to do" functions as an infinitive verb form, which is necessary for expressing such reminders.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Do" alone does not fit grammatically here; it lacks the necessary infinitive structure.
Option B:
Correct. "To do" is the proper form to use in this context of a reminder or instruction.
Option C:
"To doing" is incorrect because "doing" is not an infinitive but a gerund, which cannot be used here.
Option D:
"Doing" alone does not fit grammatically; it needs to be in the infinitive form "to do."
9.
My sister ..... a doctor.
A) Am.
B) Are.
C) Is.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My sister is a doctor" uses the correct verb form for describing a permanent state or characteristic of the subject, which in this case is "my sister." The verb "is" is used to indicate that being a doctor is an ongoing and current attribute.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Am" is the first-person singular form of the verb "to be," which does not match the subject "my sister."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Are" is a plural form and does not agree with the singular subject "my sister."
Option C:
Correct. "Is" is the correct form for the third-person singular subject "sister."
Option D:
Not applicable since Option C is correct.
10.
We ..... fresh oranges in the fridge.
A) Has.
B) Have.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "We have fresh oranges in the fridge" uses the correct verb form "have," which is a to do verb used for possession or existence of something. The subject "we" agrees with the singular verb "have."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "has" would be used if referring to a single person, not "we."
Option B:
Correct as "have" is appropriate for the plural subject "we."
Option C:
Incorrect as it includes an incorrect option.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the options provided.
11.
In spite of + .....
A) Noun.
B) Subject + verb.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Despite of + ...." is a phrase that typically introduces a prepositional phrase indicating the condition under which something occurs, but it is grammatically incorrect in English. The correct form should be "despite" followed by a noun or gerund (verb+ing). Therefore, the claimed answer A) Noun is correct because despite of + noun is one way to use this structure.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Despite of + noun.
Option B:
Incorrect. Subject + verb does not fit the phrase "despite of".
Option C:
Incorrect. Not all cases are nouns; gerunds can also be used.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
12.
Para referirse a acciones que ya ha completado la gente el verbo do es
A) Doing.
B) Does.
C) Did.
D) Done.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Done.
The verb "do" in English can be used to form the passive voice, where the focus is on the action rather than the doer of the action. When referring to actions that have already been completed by someone, the past participle form "done" is typically used.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Doing - This refers to an ongoing or habitual action and does not indicate completion.
Option B:
Does - This is a present tense auxiliary verb, not used for completed actions in the past.
Option C:
Did - While this can be used for past actions, it is typically used with the subject to form questions or negative sentences. "Done" is more appropriate when referring to an action that has been completed by someone else without specifying who did it.
Option D:
Done - This correctly indicates a completed action in the past and can be used as part of the passive voice construction, e.g., "The work was done yesterday."
13.
I ..... a nice black horse.
A) Have.
B) Has.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I ..... a nice black horse." requires the use of the verb "have" because it is first-person singular and indicates possession. The correct form is "Have," which matches Option A.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the appropriate first-person singular present tense to indicate possession.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Has" is third-person singular and does not match the subject "I."
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests both verbs are correct, which they are not in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. The sentence can be correctly filled with "Have," making "None of the above" false.
14.
Not all of the students can afford ..... on the trip to Tokyo.
A) Going.
B) Go.
C) To going.
D) To go.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) To go.
In this sentence, "to go" functions as an infinitive verb phrase that serves as the object of the preposition "can afford." The infinitive form is necessary to properly complete the structure.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Going" is a gerund and does not function correctly in this context.
Option B:
"Go" alone is incomplete and cannot be used as an object of a preposition here.
Option C:
"To going" is grammatically incorrect; the infinitive form should only have one 'to' followed by the base verb.
Option D:
"To go" is correct and completes the sentence properly.
15.
To do-simple past
A) Did.
B) Done.
C) Does.
D) Will do.
E) Doing.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Did.
The simple past tense of the verb "to do" is formed by adding "-ed" to the base form, resulting in "did." This tense is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The simple past of "to do" is "did."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Done" is the past participle, not the simple past.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Does" is the present tense form.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Will do" is in the future tense.
Option E:
Incorrect. "Doing" is the present participle, not the simple past.
16.
The house ..... a lot of furniture.
A) Has.
B) Have.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The verb "has" is the correct choice because it agrees with the singular subject "house." In English, the verb form must match the subject in number (singular or plural). Since a house is singular, only "Has" correctly matches this requirement.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Has" is the appropriate verb for the singular subject "house."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Have" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests both verbs are correct, which is false as only one can be used correctly in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
17.
I decided not ..... there.
A) To go.
B) Going.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I decided not..... there" requires a verb in the infinitive form to complete it, which is "to go". Therefore, Option A) To go is correct because it fits grammatically and completes the sentence properly: "I decided not to go there."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The infinitive verb "to go" is needed here.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Going" is a gerund, which does not fit in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options A and B are valid choices individually, but since only one can be selected, C is incorrect as it suggests all options are correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct option (A).
18.
What ..... you eat?
A) Do.
B) Done.
C) Did.
D) Does.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Do.
The sentence "What do you eat?" is a question asking about the subject's eating habits, and it requires an auxiliary verb to form the question. In this case, "do" serves as the appropriate auxiliary verb for the main verb "eat," which is an irregular verb.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Do" is used to form questions with verbs like "eat."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Done" is a past participle and not used in forming questions.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Did" is typically used for past tense questions, not present tense questions about habits or current actions.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Does" is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), not with first- and second-person pronouns (you, I).
19.
..... I'm a nurse, I can't stand the sight of blood.
A) Despite.
B) Even though.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B "Even though" is correct because it introduces a contrast, indicating that despite the nurse's inability to handle blood, they are still performing their role as a nurse. This aligns with the context provided in the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Despite does not fit grammatically or contextually here.
Option B:
Even though is correct, it introduces a contrast between the inability and the action of being a nurse.
Option C:
All the above is incorrect since only one option fits the sentence structure and meaning.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect as Option B fits well in this context.
20.
My old brother ..... a big poster in his bedroom.
A) Has.
B) Have.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My old brother ... a big poster in his bedroom." requires the use of a singular verb because "brother" is a singular noun. Therefore, the correct form is "Has," which matches Option A.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the singular verb "has" to agree with the singular subject "brother."
Option B:
Incorrect. "Have" is plural and does not match the singular subject.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests both verbs are correct, which they are not in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
21.
We ..... to drink lots of water to keep our bodies healthy.
A) Has.
B) Have.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence requires a verb that agrees with the subject "We." Since "we" is plural, the correct form of the verb "to do" in this context is "have," making option B) Have the correct answer. This usage demonstrates the proper application of the to-infinitive construction as a purpose clause.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; singular subject requires singular form.
Option B:
Correct; plural subject "we" agrees with "have."
Option C:
Incorrect; includes an irrelevant option.
Option D:
Incorrect; all options contain valid forms, but not all are correct for the given context.
22.
He loves swimming ..... he doesn't like water.
A) Although.
B) Despite.
C) Despite.
D) Although.
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Explanations:
The sentence "He loves swimming.....he doesn't like water." indicates a contrast between two related ideas: loving an activity (swimming) and disliking the medium in which it takes place (water). The word "Although" is used to introduce such a contrast, showing that despite one fact, another contrary fact holds true. Therefore, Option A ("Although") correctly connects these contrasting ideas.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correctly introduces the contrast between loving swimming and not liking water.
Option B:
Incorrect as "Despite" is typically used with a noun or gerund, which isn't needed here.
Option C:
Same as Option B, incorrect for the same reason.
Option D:
Incorrect as it doesn’t properly introduce the contrast between loving an activity and disliking its medium.
23.
She offered ..... with the laundry.
A) To help.
B) Helping.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "She offered to help with the laundry" uses a common construction in English where "to" introduces an infinitive verb form, which functions as the direct object of the verb "offered." This is a typical use of the "to do" verb structure.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the infinitive "to help," which is appropriate for this context.
Option B:
Incorrect. Using "helping" would imply an ongoing action, not a direct object of offering.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option includes both correct and incorrect forms, making it invalid.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a valid correct answer among the options provided.
24.
I ..... a secondary student.
A) Is.
B) Am.
C) Are.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I ..... a secondary student" is in the present tense and refers to the speaker as an individual, so the correct verb form is "am."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Is - Incorrect. "Is" is used for third-person singular subjects.
Option B:
Am - Correct. "Am" is the first-person singular form of the verb "to be" in the present tense.
Option C:
Are - Incorrect. "Are" is used for second-person and plural subjects.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. "Am" is the correct answer.
25.
Unfortunately, Kate did it again. She forced Mary ..... longer in the library.
A) Stay.
B) Staying.
C) Stays.
D) To stay.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) To stay.
In this sentence, "to stay" functions as an infinitive verb phrase that serves as the object of the preposition "forced." The structure "force someone to do something" requires the use of an infinitive without "to" (e.g., "force Mary stay") to be grammatically correct. However, in formal English, it is more common and acceptable to include "to," making "force Mary to stay" the preferred form.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Stay" alone does not function correctly as a verb phrase after "forced." It lacks the necessary infinitive marker "to."
Option B:
"Staying" is a gerund, which cannot be used directly with "force" in this context.
Option C:
"Stays" is a third-person singular present tense form and does not fit the sentence structure.
Option D:
"To stay" correctly functions as an infinitive verb phrase, making it the appropriate choice.
26.
Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.
A) He feels unhappy because he is rich.
B) He feels unhappy, so he is rich.
C) He is rich, but he still feels unhappy.
D) He feels unhappy because of his richness.
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Explanations:
Option C correctly captures the contrast between his wealth and emotional state, using "but" to indicate a contradiction. The sentence structure accurately reflects that despite being rich, he remains unhappy.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrectly suggests richness causes unhappiness.
Option B:
Confuses cause and effect; it states he is rich because he feels unhappy.
Option C:
Correctly uses "but" to show contrast between wealth and emotional state.
Option D:
Incorrectly suggests richness causes unhappiness, similar to Option A.
27.
They ..... from Mexico.
A) Am.
B) Is.
C) Are.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "They ..... from Mexico." requires a verb that agrees with the plural subject "they". The correct form is "are", making option C the right choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Am" is singular and does not agree with "they".
Option B:
Incorrect. "Is" is singular and does not agree with "they".
Option C:
Correct. "Are" agrees with the plural subject "they".
Option D:
Not applicable as option C is correct.
28.
Chee Seng has a computer and Maria ..... a camera.
A) Has.
B) Have.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Chee Seng has a computer and Maria..... a camera." requires the use of the verb "has" to maintain subject-verb agreement. Since both subjects, Chee Seng and Maria, are singular, their corresponding verbs must also be singular.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Has" is appropriate for both sentences.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Have" would not agree with the singular subjects.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only "has" correctly agrees with the singular subjects.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
29.
Carlos and David ..... cousins.
A) Am.
B) Are.
C) Is.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Carlos and David are cousins" is plural, referring to two individuals. Therefore, the verb must also be in its plural form, which is "are." This follows the rule that a subject joined by "and" requires a plural verb.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Am - Incorrect as it is singular.
Option B:
Are - Correct as it matches the plural subject.
Option C:
Is - Incorrect as it is singular.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect as "are" is correct.
30.
What ..... she work?
A) Did.
B) Does.
C) Do.
D) Done.
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Explanations:
Option B) Does is correct because it properly forms the present simple tense, which is used to ask about habitual actions or current situations. The sentence "What does she work?" implies a question about her current occupation or job role.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Did is incorrect as it refers to past actions and would not fit in this context.
Option C:
Do is grammatically incorrect here; we need the third-person singular form "does" for she.
Option D:
Done is a past participle and does not fit as it implies an action that has been completed, which is not what this question asks about.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a to do verb?
A to do verb refers to the infinitive form of a verb, which begins with "to" and follows the base form of the verb. For example, in "to walk," "walk" is the base form, and "to walk" is the to do verb.
How does the to do verb function in a sentence?
To do verbs can serve various functions such as being the main verb, an object of another verb (like "to walk" in "decide to walk"), or used in purpose clauses ("I went to walk my dog"). They are essential for expressing actions and intentions.
Can you use a gerund as an object of a to do verb?
Yes, in certain contexts, a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing) can be used as the object of a to do verb. For example, "I decided to walk" and "I enjoy to walk" both use "to walk," where "walk" is functioning as a gerund.
How does the agreement work with to do verbs in the present tense?
To do verbs in the present simple tense agree with the subject. For example, "I walk" and "He walks." The form of the verb changes based on the subject's singular or plural nature.
What is the difference between 'have' and 'has' with to do verbs?
In sentences where a to do verb follows "have" or "has," it typically uses the base form of the verb. For example, "I have walked" (singular) versus "He has walked" (plural). The choice between 'have' and 'has' depends on the subject's number.