Tense Comparison Exercises
Master the differences between English tenses through targeted comparison exercises. Learn when to use Present Simple vs Present Continuous, Past Simple vs Past Continuous, Present Perfect vs Past Simple, and more. 8 exercise sets with 160 questions (A2 - B1 Level).
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Present Simple vs Present Continuous
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Past Simple vs Past Continuous
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Will vs Be Going To
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“Look at those dark clouds. It ___ rain.”
A2 ReadingNEWCarly Simon Tells People About Parkinson's
The American singer Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease. She told people about it on Monday. Simon is 83 years old. Park…
Past Simple vs Present Perfect
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Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous
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“I ___ all day and my legs are tired.”
Past Simple vs Past Perfect
Tense Comparison Exercises
“When I arrived at the station, the train ___ already ___.”
Past Perfect Simple vs Continuous
Tense Comparison Exercises
“She was tired because she ___ all night.”
Future Continuous vs Future Perfect
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“This time tomorrow, I ___ on the beach.”
B1 ReadingNEWCarly Simon Says She Has Parkinson's Disease
The American singer Carly Simon has said that she has Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a brain illness that slowly ge…
Why practice Tense Comparison exercises?
Understanding the differences between tenses is one of the biggest challenges for English learners. These exercises help you master the subtle distinctions through direct comparison. Start with basic contrasts like Present Simple vs Present Continuous for habits vs current actions, then progress to Past Simple vs Past Continuous for narrative contexts. You'll learn to distinguish Present Perfect from Past Simple based on time references, and compare Will vs Be Going To for predictions and plans.