12345 - Verbal Quiz - Tenses 1 / 5 1. As the orchestra conductor _______ his baton, musicians attentively awaited the first cue, their instruments poised and ready. Which choice completes the text according to the conventions of Standard English? a) had raised b) was raising c) raises d) raised The correct choice is "raised" because it describes the action of the conductor lifting his baton to signal the start of the performance. This is a common convention in orchestral music, and using "raised" completes the text according to the conventions of Standard English. 2 / 5 2. While the committee deliberates on the final proposal, Thomas, the project manager, _______ in his office, anxiously anticipating their decision. Which choice completes the text using the rules of Standard English? a) waits b) waited c) has been waiting d) would wait Option 1, "waits," completes the text using the rules of Standard English by employing the present tense verb to describe a continuous action that has not yet finished. 3 / 5 3. By the time the storm had passed, the coast _______ significant damage due to the strong winds and flooding. Which choice properly completes the text according to the rules of Standard English? a) will sustain b) sustains c) sustained d) is sustaining The correct answer is "sustained." Option 3 uses the past tense verb to describe a completed action in the past, properly adhering to the rules of Standard English in this context. 4 / 5 4. During her vacation to the tropical island, Jasmine _________ a variety of exotic fruits and dishes, many of which she had never even heard of before. Which choice completes the text according to the rules of Standard English? a) had sampled b) is sampling c) was sampling d) sampled The correct answer is "sampled." This choice completes the text according to the rules of Standard English, using the past tense verb to describe a completed past action. 5 / 5 5. By the time Stacy arrived at the conference, she realized that her colleagues ______ the event, leaving her feeling disoriented and overwhelmed. Which choice completes the text in accordance with Standard English rules? a) have begun organizing b) are organizing c) began organizing d) had already begun organizing The correct answer is "had already begun organizing." This choice completes the text in accordance with Standard English rules by using the past perfect tense to demonstrate that one past action (her colleagues organizing the event) occurred before another past action (Stacy's arrival). Your score is 0% Restart Quiz
