Basic English Test 
Instructions: Read each section and follow the instructions. Then, attach the worksheet under the submission box.
3.2 Assignment: Identifying Simple Tenses and
Writing Statements and Questions
Total: 65 pts.
Name______Karla D.Padilla__________Date__________________________
Part 1: Identify the simple verb tense used in each affirmative or negative statement. Write PRE, PAS, or FUT. 16 points (2 points each)
1._____PAS_(affir.)_____ Benjamin wrote a small poem in class.
2. ___FUT_(neg.)______ He will not write an essay.
3. _____PRE_(affir.)____ We visit the museum every year.
4. _____FUT__(affir.)___ Those students will pass the course with an A.
5. _____PRE_(neg.)____ She does not like to eat pizza.
6._____PRE__(neg.)____ The mechanic did not fix the transmission.
7. ______FUT_(neg.)____ The airline will not add more flights.
8. _____PRE_(neg.)____ They do not hire more personnel during the winter.
Part 2: Classify these Information and Yes/No Questions by their simple verb tense. Write PRE, PAS, or FUT. 16 points (2 points each)
1. ______PAS_____ When did you buy your new home?
2. _____FUT______ Will you travel far this summer?
3. _____PRE______ Do they always buy groceries at Target?
4. _____PAS______ Did you answer the phone this morning?
5. ____FUT_______ Where will he build his new office building?
6. ______PRE_____ How does she usually travel to work?
7. _____FUT______ What will you do tomorrow?
8. ______PAS_____ Who did they invite to the party?
Part 3: Write a dialogue using all three simple tenses: questions and statements. Follow the model dialogue. 33 points (3 points per line)
A. I sang a romantic song yesterday.
B. Really? Did you sing at a competition?
A. No, I sang in the shower.
B. Do you like to sing?
A. Yes, I love to.
B. How did you learn to sing?
A. Oh, it comes natural.
B. Will you take lessons in the future?
A. Yes, I would love to.
B. Where will you go to for lessons?
3.2 Assignment: Identifying Simple Tenses and
Writing Statements and Questions
Total: 65 pts.
Name______Karla D.Padilla__________Date__________________________
Part 1: Identify the simple verb tense used in each affirmative or negative statement. Write PRE, PAS, or FUT. 16 points (2 points each)
1._____PAS_(affir.)_____ Benjamin wrote a small poem in class.
2. ___FUT_(neg.)______ He will not write an essay.
3. _____PRE_(affir.)____ We visit the museum every year.
4. _____FUT__(affir.)___ Those students will pass the course with an A.
5. _____PRE_(neg.)____ She does not like to eat pizza.
6._____PRE__(neg.)____ The mechanic did not fix the transmission.
7. ______FUT_(neg.)____ The airline will not add more flights.
8. _____PRE_(neg.)____ They do not hire more personnel during the winter.
Part 2: Classify these Information and Yes/No Questions by their simple verb tense. Write PRE, PAS, or FUT. 16 points (2 points each)
1. ______PAS_____ When did you buy your new home?
2. _____FUT______ Will you travel far this summer?
3. _____PRE______ Do they always buy groceries at Target?
4. _____PAS______ Did you answer the phone this morning?
5. ____FUT_______ Where will he build his new office building?
6. ______PRE_____ How does she usually travel to work?
7. _____FUT______ What will you do tomorrow?
8. ______PAS_____ Who did they invite to the party?
Part 3: Write a dialogue using all three simple tenses: questions and statements. Follow the model dialogue. 33 points (3 points per line)
A. I sang a romantic song yesterday.
B. Really? Did you sing at a competition?
A. No, I sang in the shower.
B. Do you like to sing?
A. Yes, I love to.
B. How did you learn to sing?
A. Oh, it comes natural.
B. Will you take lessons in the future?
A. Yes, I would love to.
B. Where will you go to for lessons?