For the sentences below, select the correct verb from the parenthesis and type it in the answer column. This exercise is not case sensitive. Each blank is worth 2.86 points.
| Sentence | Answer |
| When Ralph came home, he saw that his puppy had chewed the sofa pillows and (is, was) hiding under the bed. | |
| Claire walked into the dark theater and almost(trips, tripped) over someone's feet. | |
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The boat towed the skier to the far end of the lake, then (turns, turned) around and headed back toward the dock. |
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| Every morning, Stephen drinks a cup of coffee while he (checks, checked) his email. | |
| The cat was sleeping on the arm of a chair, but when the doorbell rang, he (darts, darted) under the sofa. |
Verbs are action words in a sentence that describe what the subject is doing..
Answer
Correct verb
- was
- trips
- turned
- checks
- darts
For the sentences below, select the correct verb from the parenthesis and type it in the...
For the sentences below, select the correct verb from the parenthesis and type it in the answer column. This exercise is not case sensitive. Each blank is 2.86 points. Sentence Answer The room (was, were) so warm that Darien found it difficult to stay awake. Only one of the members of the jury (believe, believes) the defendant committed the crime. When Emily or her brothers (needs, need) money, their father tells them to get it the old-fashioned way: to earn...