1. Which sentence correctly uses the Simple Present to describe a recurring SEO activity?
A. The content team writes new blog posts every week.
B. The content team is writing new blog posts.
C. The content team wrote new blog posts last week.
D. The content team will write new blog posts.
2. When stating a general rule in SEO copywriting, such as ‘Clear calls-to-action ____ the conversion rate’, what is the correct verb?
A. boost
B. boosts
C. is boosting
D. boosted
3. When discussing the general purpose of meta descriptions, which Simple Present verb accurately describes their role?
A. Meta descriptions distract users from clicking.
B. Meta descriptions attract users to click.
C. Meta descriptions were attracting users.
D. Meta descriptions will attract users.
4. If an article explains that ‘Google ____ search results based on relevance and authority’, what is the correct Simple Present verb for ‘Google’?
A. rank
B. ranks
C. is ranking
D. ranked
5. Consider the sentence: ‘Our SEO audit tool ____ website performance metrics.’ What is the correct Simple Present verb form for the subject ‘tool’?
A. analyze
B. analyzes
C. is analyzing
D. analyzed
6. Which sentence correctly employs the Simple Present to state a fact about website analytics?
A. Analytics tools track user behavior.
B. Analytics tools are tracking user behavior.
C. Analytics tools tracked user behavior yesterday.
D. Analytics tools will track user behavior.
7. Which sentence uses the Simple Present to describe a general characteristic of a ‘long-tail keyword’ in SEO?
A. Long-tail keywords are very broad.
B. Long-tail keywords target specific user queries.
C. Long-tail keywords were targeting general terms.
D. Long-tail keywords will target niche markets.
8. Consider the sentence: ‘Our agency ____ SEO services to small businesses.’ What is the correct Simple Present verb for ‘Our agency’?
A. provide
B. provides
C. is providing
D. provided
9. When describing recurring SEO tasks, such as ‘The SEO team ____ the website for broken links weekly’, the Simple Present is used. What verb is correct?
A. checks
B. check
C. is checking
D. checked
10. What is the correct Simple Present verb for ‘keyword stuffing’?
A. Keyword stuffing harms SEO rankings.
B. Keyword stuffing is harming SEO rankings.
C. Keyword stuffing harmed SEO rankings.
D. Keyword stuffing will harm SEO rankings.
11. In a blog post about ‘best practices for keyword research’, a statement like ‘Keywords ____ user intent’ is likely to use the Simple Present. What verb fits best?
A. indicate
B. indicates
C. are indicating
D. indicated
12. When discussing the benefits of a specific SEO technique, a general statement would use the Simple Present. For instance: ‘Proper internal linking ____ user navigation and SEO effectiveness.’
A. improve
B. improves
C. is improving
D. improved
13. Which sentence correctly uses the Simple Present to describe a general SEO principle?
A. Backlinks is helping improve website authority.
B. High-quality content always gets better rankings.
C. We were optimizing the meta descriptions yesterday.
D. The algorithm will change next month.
14. Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Simple Present tense in SEO marketing content creation, particularly for evergreen topics?
A. To describe actions that are happening right now, at this very moment.
B. To express habits, general truths, and facts that remain constant.
C. To indicate future plans or scheduled events.
D. To talk about past experiences and completed actions.
15. In a guide to local SEO, a statement like ‘Local businesses ____ from Google My Business profiles’ uses the Simple Present. What verb fits best?
A. benefit
B. benefits
C. is benefiting
D. benefited
16. Which of the following is a typical use of the Simple Present in SEO marketing for factual statements?
A. Describing a specific, one-time action in the past.
B. Making predictions about future algorithm updates.
C. Stating established facts about search engine ranking factors.
D. Expressing a temporary state or feeling.
17. In a case study, when stating the initial setup of an SEO campaign, a fact about the process would typically use the Simple Present. For example: ‘The campaign ____ a new keyword strategy.’
A. implement
B. implements
C. implemented
D. was implementing
18. What is the correct Simple Present form for the verb ‘to optimize’ when referring to plural subjects like ‘These on-page elements’?
A. optimizes
B. is optimizing
C. optimize
D. optimized
19. When an SEO article aims to explain a fundamental concept like ‘how search engines work’, which tense is most appropriate for stating factual information?
A. Simple Past
B. Present Continuous
C. Simple Present
D. Future Simple
20. In a statement about website speed, what is the correct Simple Present verb form for ‘fast loading times’?
A. improve
B. improves
C. is improving
D. improved
21. Which sentence correctly uses the present simple to describe the role of a sitemap in SEO?
A. A sitemap is helping search engines crawl the website.
B. The sitemap assists search engines in discovering and indexing pages.
C. We are creating a sitemap for the new website.
D. They created a sitemap last month.
22. Which sentence correctly uses the present simple to describe a common off-page SEO tactic?
A. Social media engagement often correlates with brand visibility.
B. We are engaging with our audience on social media.
C. They engaged with influencers last week.
D. Social media engagement is increasing.
23. When discussing website loading speed, a key SEO metric, which sentence uses the present simple appropriately?
A. Website speed is affecting user experience and search rankings.
B. We are improving website loading times.
C. Faster loading speeds generally lead to better search engine rankings.
D. The team improved the page load speed last month.
24. When explaining the role of user experience (UX) in SEO, which sentence uses the present simple correctly?
A. UX design is improving the site’s navigation.
B. A positive user experience enhances engagement metrics.
C. We are working on improving the website’s UX.
D. They designed a user-friendly interface.
25. Regarding mobile-friendliness as an SEO factor, which sentence correctly uses the present simple?
A. Mobile-friendliness impacts search engine rankings.
B. The website is becoming more mobile-friendly.
C. We are optimizing the website for mobile devices.
D. They optimized the mobile experience last week.
26. When discussing the purpose of meta descriptions in SEO, which sentence uses the present simple accurately?
A. Meta descriptions are helping to attract clicks from search results.
B. The meta description influences user click-through rates.
C. We are writing compelling meta descriptions.
D. They wrote a new meta description for the homepage.
27. When referring to search intent, a key SEO consideration, which sentence uses the present simple correctly?
A. Understanding search intent guides content creation.
B. We are analyzing search intent for new keywords.
C. They analyzed search intent last week.
D. Search intent is crucial for successful SEO.
28. Which sentence correctly uses the present simple to describe a core SEO concept?
A. On-page optimization is a continuous process.
B. On-page optimization improves a website’s visibility.
C. We are optimizing on-page elements.
D. They optimized the on-page content yesterday.
29. Which sentence correctly uses the present simple to describe a fundamental SEO principle?
A. Content creation is ongoing.
B. Search engines prioritize relevant and high-quality content.
C. We are creating new blog posts regularly.
D. They created a comprehensive content strategy.
30. Regarding the role of authority in SEO, which sentence correctly uses the present simple?
A. Building domain authority requires consistent effort.
B. We are building domain authority through quality content.
C. They built domain authority last year.
D. Domain authority is being built through backlinks.
31. When explaining the importance of schema markup in SEO, which sentence uses the present simple correctly?
A. Schema markup provides context for search engines.
B. The team is adding schema markup to product pages.
C. They added schema markup last week.
D. Schema markup is enhancing search result snippets.
32. A common SEO task involves keyword research. Which sentence employs the present simple correctly for this activity?
A. They have been identifying relevant keywords for the new campaign.
B. Keyword research helps improve organic visibility.
C. He researched new keyword opportunities yesterday.
D. We are identifying keywords that users frequently search for.
33. Which sentence correctly uses the present simple to describe a fundamental aspect of SEO strategy?
A. An SEO strategy aligns with business goals.
B. We are developing an SEO strategy for the next quarter.
C. They developed an SEO strategy last year.
D. SEO strategy is evolving rapidly.
34. Which sentence correctly uses the present simple to describe the impact of bounce rate on SEO?
A. A high bounce rate indicates users leave quickly.
B. The bounce rate is affecting user engagement.
C. We are analyzing the bounce rate.
D. They analyzed the bounce rate last week.
35. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present simple to describe a common SEO analysis task?
A. The SEO specialist is analyzing competitor strategies.
B. Competitor analysis informs our SEO strategy.
C. We analyzed competitor websites last week.
D. They were analyzing traffic sources.
36. Which sentence correctly uses the present simple to describe a common SEO recommendation?
A. Internal linking helps distribute page authority.
B. We are building internal links between related articles.
C. They are building internal links to improve navigation.
D. Internal linking improved the site’s navigation structure.
37. Regarding backlink building, a crucial SEO activity, which sentence correctly applies the present simple?
A. Building quality backlinks requires a strategic approach.
B. We were building backlinks yesterday.
C. The website is gaining new backlinks daily.
D. They are focusing on acquiring backlinks from authoritative sites.
38. In the context of technical SEO, which sentence correctly employs the present simple?
A. Technical SEO ensures a website is crawlable and indexable.
B. The team is implementing schema markup.
C. They implemented schema markup last week.
D. Technical SEO ensures a website is being crawled and indexed.
39. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present simple tense to describe a regular SEO practice?
A. Our team is optimizing meta descriptions for better click-through rates.
B. She optimized the website’s title tags last week.
C. The algorithm update affects how search engines rank content.
D. We were analyzing keyword performance yesterday.
40. When discussing the purpose of title tags in SEO, which sentence uses the present simple correctly?
A. Title tags are crucial for search engine visibility.
B. Title tags accurately describe the page’s content.
C. We are optimizing title tags for target keywords.
D. They optimized title tags last week.
41. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to state a fact about mobile-friendliness.
A. Mobile-friendly design enhances user engagement.
B. Mobile-friendly design is enhancing user engagement.
C. Mobile-friendly design enhanced user engagement.
D. Mobile-friendly design will enhance user engagement.
42. Which sentence correctly applies the simple present tense to describe the concept of ‘crawl budget’?
A. Crawl budget determines how many pages search engine bots crawl on a site.
B. Crawl budget is determining how many pages search engine bots crawl on a site.
C. Crawl budget determined how many pages search engine bots crawl on a site.
D. Crawl budget will determine how many pages search engine bots crawl on a site.
43. Select the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to describe the process of schema markup implementation.
A. Schema markup helps search engines understand website content better.
B. Schema markup is helping search engines understand website content better.
C. Schema markup helped search engines understand website content better.
D. Schema markup will help search engines understand website content better.
44. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to describe the purpose of a sitemap.
A. A sitemap helps search engines discover and index website pages.
B. A sitemap is helping search engines discover and index website pages.
C. A sitemap helped search engines discover and index website pages.
D. A sitemap will help search engines discover and index website pages.
45. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to state a fact about user intent.
A. Understanding user intent is crucial for effective keyword targeting.
B. Understanding user intent is crucially is for effective keyword targeting.
C. Understanding user intent was crucial for effective keyword targeting.
D. Understanding user intent will be crucial for effective keyword targeting.
46. Which sentence correctly employs the simple present tense to explain the role of site speed in SEO?
A. Fast site speed improves user experience and search rankings.
B. Fast site speed is improving user experience and search rankings.
C. Fast site speed improved user experience and search rankings.
D. Fast site speed will improve user experience and search rankings.
47. Choose the sentence that correctly employs the simple present tense to describe the function of a search engine algorithm.
A. Google’s algorithm ranks pages based on relevance and authority.
B. Google’s algorithm is ranking pages based on relevance and authority.
C. Google’s algorithm ranked pages based on relevance and authority.
D. Google’s algorithm will rank pages based on relevance and authority.
48. Select the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to express a universal SEO principle.
A. User experience significantly impacts search engine rankings.
B. User experience significantly is impacting search engine rankings.
C. User experience significantly impacted search engine rankings.
D. User experience significantly will impact search engine rankings.
49. Identify the sentence that uses the simple present tense to state a general truth in SEO.
A. High-quality content attracts more backlinks.
B. High-quality content will attract more backlinks.
C. High-quality content is attracting more backlinks.
D. High-quality content attracted more backlinks.
50. Choose the sentence that uses the simple present tense to describe the action of indexing by search engines.
A. Search engines index web pages to make them searchable.
B. Search engines are indexing web pages to make them searchable.
C. Search engines indexed web pages to make them searchable.
D. Search engines will index web pages to make them searchable.
51. Which sentence correctly applies the simple present tense to describe the core purpose of on-page SEO?
A. On-page SEO optimizes website content and structure for search engines.
B. On-page SEO is optimizing website content and structure for search engines.
C. On-page SEO optimized website content and structure for search engines.
D. On-page SEO will optimize website content and structure for search engines.
52. Select the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a common off-page SEO technique.
A. Link building involves acquiring hyperlinks from other websites.
B. Link building is involving acquiring hyperlinks from other websites.
C. Link building involved acquiring hyperlinks from other websites.
D. Link building will involve acquiring hyperlinks from other websites.
53. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to state a fact about keyword density.
A. Keyword density influences how search engines understand content.
B. Keyword density is influencing how search engines understand content.
C. Keyword density influenced how search engines understand content.
D. Keyword density will influence how search engines understand content.
54. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a consistent SEO practice?
A. The SEO team optimizes meta descriptions weekly.
B. The SEO team will optimize meta descriptions weekly.
C. The SEO team is optimizing meta descriptions weekly.
D. The SEO team optimized meta descriptions weekly.
55. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the simple present tense for an SEO schedule?
A. Our monthly keyword research report goes live on the first Monday.
B. Our monthly keyword research report is going live on the first Monday.
C. Our monthly keyword research report went live on the first Monday.
D. Our monthly keyword research report will go live on the first Monday.
56. Which sentence accurately uses the simple present tense to describe a common SEO tool’s behavior?
A. SEMrush provides comprehensive keyword analysis.
B. SEMrush is providing comprehensive keyword analysis.
C. SEMrush provided comprehensive keyword analysis.
D. SEMrush will provide comprehensive keyword analysis.
57. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to explain the purpose of a canonical tag?
A. The canonical tag signals the preferred version of a page to search engines.
B. The canonical tag is signaling the preferred version of a page to search engines.
C. The canonical tag signaled the preferred version of a page to search engines.
D. The canonical tag will signal the preferred version of a page to search engines.
58. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a typical action in content marketing?
A. Content marketers create valuable resources for their audience.
B. Content marketers are creating valuable resources for their audience.
C. Content marketers created valuable resources for their audience.
D. Content marketers will create valuable resources for their audience.
59. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to explain the role of ‘robots.txt’?
A. The ‘robots.txt’ file tells search engine crawlers which pages to access.
B. The ‘robots.txt’ file is telling search engine crawlers which pages to access.
C. The ‘robots.txt’ file told search engine crawlers which pages to access.
D. The ‘robots.txt’ file will tell search engine crawlers which pages to access.
60. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a common SEO challenge.
A. Competitor analysis helps identify gaps in search engine results pages (SERPs).
B. Competitor analysis is helping identify gaps in search engine results pages (SERPs).
C. Competitor analysis helped identify gaps in search engine results pages (SERPs).
D. Competitor analysis will help identify gaps in search engine results pages (SERPs).
61. What is the main objective of ‘keyword density’ analysis in SEO, as understood in the present simple tense?
A. To ensure that a target keyword appears naturally within the content without over-optimization.
B. To count the total number of words on a webpage.
C. To measure the website’s loading speed.
D. To analyze the backlinks pointing to a page.
62. Which statement accurately defines ‘canonical tags’ in SEO, using the present simple tense to explain their function?
A. They help search engines understand which of a set of duplicate or similar pages is the preferred version to index.
B. They are used to add interactive elements to a webpage.
C. They dictate the website’s responsiveness across different screen sizes.
D. They are responsible for generating sitemaps.
63. Which statement best explains the role of ‘HTTPS’ in SEO, using the present simple tense for its ongoing importance?
A. It encrypts data exchanged between a user’s browser and the website, enhancing security and acting as a minor ranking signal.
B. It is used to create sitemaps for search engines.
C. It solely relates to the website’s user interface design.
D. It measures the click-through rate of advertisements.
64. What is the primary function of ‘schema markup’ in SEO, described in the present simple tense?
A. It helps search engines understand the context and meaning of content on a webpage, potentially leading to rich results.
B. It is used to create website backups.
C. It measures the website’s conversion rates.
D. It is responsible for generating meta titles.
65. Which statement best explains the concept of ‘organic search’ in SEO, using the present simple tense for its continuous nature?
A. It refers to unpaid results that appear on a search engine results page (SERP) based on relevance and authority.
B. It solely relates to paid advertisements displayed on search engines.
C. It involves analyzing the performance of social media ads.
D. It focuses on optimizing email marketing campaigns.
66. What does ‘bounce rate’ measure in SEO analytics, described using the present simple tense?
A. It is the percentage of visitors who navigate away from the site after viewing only one page.
B. It tracks the number of new users visiting a website.
C. It measures the average session duration on a website.
D. It counts the total number of backlinks pointing to a page.
67. In SEO, what does ‘technical SEO’ primarily address, described using the present simple tense for its ongoing relevance?
A. It focuses on improving the website’s infrastructure to help search engine crawlers access and index content more effectively.
B. It involves writing compelling meta descriptions for each page.
C. It analyzes user behavior on competitor websites.
D. It creates video content for YouTube channels.
68. Which of the following best describes the primary function of ‘keyword research’ in SEO marketing, utilizing the present simple tense for its ongoing nature?
A. It identifies terms and phrases potential customers use when searching for products or services online.
B. It measures the historical performance of content on a website.
C. It designs the visual layout of web pages.
D. It manages the budget for online advertising campaigns.
69. What is the primary goal of ‘link building’ in SEO marketing, described in the present simple tense?
A. To acquire high-quality backlinks from other reputable websites to improve a site’s authority and ranking.
B. To create new internal links within a website.
C. To optimize the website’s navigation menu.
D. To analyze the competitor’s website structure.
70. Which statement accurately defines ‘local SEO’ in marketing, using the present simple tense for its ongoing application?
A. It is the process of optimizing a business’s online presence to attract more customers from relevant local searches.
B. It focuses on international keyword targeting.
C. It involves creating a global content strategy.
D. It exclusively deals with paid search advertising.
71. Which statement best defines ‘content marketing’ in SEO, using the present simple tense to describe its fundamental activity?
A. It is a strategic marketing approach focused on creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience.
B. It exclusively involves paid advertising placements on search engines.
C. It prioritizes the technical SEO aspects of website architecture.
D. It measures the click-through rates of email marketing campaigns.
72. What does ‘domain authority’ (DA) measure in the context of SEO, using the present simple tense to reflect its ongoing assessment?
A. It is a score that predicts how well a website will rank on search engine results pages, based on its link profile.
B. It tracks the number of social media shares a piece of content receives.
C. It determines the website’s loading speed on mobile devices.
D. It analyzes the keywords used in the website’s title tags.
73. Which statement best describes ‘site speed’ as a factor in SEO, using the present simple tense for its constant importance?
A. It refers to how quickly a webpage loads and becomes interactive for the user.
B. It measures the number of pages indexed by search engines.
C. It is the process of creating a sitemap.
D. It involves the use of schema markup.
74. What is the fundamental purpose of ‘search intent’ in SEO marketing, described in the present simple tense?
A. It is the underlying reason or goal a user has when typing a query into a search engine.
B. It measures the website’s uptime percentage.
C. It involves the process of domain name registration.
D. It tracks the number of broken links on a website.
75. Which statement best explains the concept of ‘alt text’ (alternative text) for images in SEO, using the present simple tense?
A. It provides a textual description of an image, which is read by screen readers and used by search engines to understand image content.
B. It defines the image’s file size and format.
C. It determines the image’s resolution and quality.
D. It is used to compress image files for faster loading.
76. Which statement accurately describes the role of ‘user experience’ (UX) in modern SEO, using the present simple tense?
A. It significantly impacts search engine rankings by influencing user engagement signals like bounce rate and time on site.
B. It is a purely aesthetic consideration with no bearing on search performance.
C. It solely pertains to the website’s mobile responsiveness.
D. It is primarily concerned with the website’s domain authority score.
77. What is the primary purpose of an ‘XML sitemap’ in SEO, described in the present simple tense?
A. It lists all the important pages on a website, helping search engines discover and crawl them more efficiently.
B. It provides a summary of the website’s content for users.
C. It tracks the website’s performance metrics.
D. It is used for managing website security certificates.
78. What is the core purpose of ‘backlink analysis’ in the context of SEO, as commonly understood and stated in the present simple tense?
A. It examines the quality and quantity of links pointing to a website from other external sites.
B. It determines the website’s loading speed across different devices.
C. It generates new content for blog posts and articles.
D. It tracks the engagement rate on social media platforms.
79. When discussing ‘meta descriptions’ in SEO, what is their primary function, as commonly understood and stated in the present simple tense?
A. They provide a concise summary of a webpage’s content to encourage users to click from the search results.
B. They are the main headings used within the webpage content.
C. They define the website’s overall color scheme and branding.
D. They are responsible for the website’s server configuration.
80. When discussing ‘on-page optimization,’ which statement accurately reflects a common practice in SEO marketing using the present simple tense?
A. It involves optimizing elements within a webpage to improve its ranking and visibility.
B. It focuses solely on building external links to a website.
C. It analyzes the search engine algorithms’ source code.
D. It creates social media content for promotional purposes.
81. Which verb tense is most appropriate for describing the function of meta descriptions in SEO?
A. Simple Present
B. Present Continuous
C. Simple Past
D. Future Simple
82. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a fundamental SEO principle.
A. Keyword relevance is crucial for search engine rankings.
B. Keyword relevance will be crucial for search engine rankings.
C. Keyword relevance being crucial for search engine rankings.
D. Keyword relevance was crucial for search engine rankings.
83. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the simple present tense for a factual statement about mobile SEO?
A. Mobile-friendliness is a key ranking factor for Google.
B. Mobile-friendliness will be a key ranking factor for Google.
C. Mobile-friendliness is being a key ranking factor for Google.
D. Mobile-friendliness was a key ranking factor for Google.
84. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a regular SEO activity?
A. The SEO specialist regularly checks website analytics.
B. The SEO specialist will regularly checks website analytics.
C. The SEO specialist regularly checking website analytics.
D. The SEO specialist regularly checked website analytics.
85. In the context of SEO, what is the typical function of the simple present tense when referring to schema markup?
A. To describe its purpose and how it helps search engines understand content.
B. To indicate future implementation of schema markup.
C. To recount past instances of schema markup usage.
D. To describe a temporary effect of schema markup.
86. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to explain a common SEO action?
A. Marketers optimize title tags for better click-through rates.
B. Marketers will optimize title tags for better click-through rates.
C. Marketers optimizing title tags for better click-through rates.
D. Marketers optimized title tags for better click-through rates.
87. User intent is a core concept in SEO; understanding it _______ effective content creation.
A. guides
B. guide
C. guiding
D. guided
88. In SEO, what does the simple present tense often convey when describing search engine algorithms?
A. General truths or permanent states about how algorithms function.
B. Future plans for algorithm updates.
C. Past actions of algorithm development.
D. Ongoing, temporary changes in algorithm behavior.
89. Which sentence exemplifies the use of the simple present tense for a general statement about content marketing in SEO?
A. High-quality content attracts organic traffic.
B. High-quality content is attracting organic traffic.
C. High-quality content attracted organic traffic.
D. High-quality content will attract organic traffic.
90. In SEO analytics, when reporting on current trends, the simple present tense is appropriate for:
A. Describing what the data shows right now.
B. Predicting future data trends.
C. Recounting past data analysis.
D. Expressing an action that started in the past and continues.
91. When discussing the process of indexing by search engines, which tense is most suitable for describing its regular nature?
A. Simple Present
B. Present Perfect
C. Past Continuous
D. Future Continuous
92. When discussing the ‘crawl budget’ in SEO, the simple present tense is often used to describe:
A. How search engines allocate resources to crawl a website.
B. A one-time event of crawling a website.
C. The historical data of website crawling.
D. Future predictions about crawl efficiency.
93. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to explain the role of alt text in SEO?
A. Alt text provides context for search engines and visually impaired users.
B. Alt text provided context for search engines and visually impaired users.
C. Alt text is providing context for search engines and visually impaired users.
D. Alt text will provide context for search engines and visually impaired users.
94. A well-structured website _______ better for both users and search engine crawlers.
A. performs
B. perform
C. performing
D. performed
95. The phrase ‘backlink profile’ in SEO refers to the collection of links pointing to a website; this data _______ a significant role in search rankings.
A. plays
B. play
C. playing
D. played
96. A website’s loading speed is a critical ranking factor; it _______ user experience and search engine crawlability.
A. affects
B. affect
C. affecting
D. affected
97. The term ‘SERP’ in SEO stands for Search Engine Results Page; it _______ the page displayed to users after a search query.
A. describes
B. describe
C. describing
D. described
98. A strong internal linking strategy _______ website navigation and distributes link equity.
A. improves
B. improve
C. improving
D. improved
99. What is the primary use of the simple present tense when referring to the concept of ‘keyword research’ in SEO?
A. To describe it as an essential and ongoing SEO process.
B. To highlight a past research project.
C. To indicate a future research initiative.
D. To describe a temporary research phase.
100. Which sentence correctly employs the simple present tense to state a fact about domain authority?
A. Domain authority influences a website’s credibility.
B. Domain authority will influence a website’s credibility.
C. Domain authority is influencing a website’s credibility.
D. Domain authority influenced a website’s credibility.
