Question 1

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . Before I register, I would like to know who __________ teach the class.

Accepted Answer

A)   will
B)   wouldC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 2

The first sentence in each set contains a two-part verb ( to have and a past participle) . The second sentence contains a fixed-form helping verb and a blank. Select the correct form of the main verb for the second sentence. Ellen and her dance partner have practiced flips for hours.
Ellen and her dance partner could ___________________ flips for hours.

Accepted Answer

A)   practice
B)   practices
C)   practicedD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 3

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. said

Accepted Answer

A)   to says
B)   to sayC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 4

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . When you graduate, you ______________ find a good job.

Accepted Answer

A)   will
B)   wouldC) A) and B)
D) undefined A

Question 5

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could . To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word. My girlfriend ______________ practice medicine once she passes her boards.

Accepted Answer

A)   can
B)   couldC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could . To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word. Now that the conference is over, Tara _________ rest.

Accepted Answer

A)   can
B)   couldC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. contains

Accepted Answer

A)   to contained
B)   to containC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 8

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . My aunt asked if I ___________ babysit this evening.

Accepted Answer

A)   will
B)   wouldC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 9

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . Juanita said that she ____________ give us a ride to the library.

Accepted Answer

A)   will
B)   wouldC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 10

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

Accepted Answer

A)   My glasses are so dirty that I can't see nothing.
B)   My glasses are so dirty that I can see nothing.
C)   My glasses are so dirty that I can't see anything.D) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 11

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could . To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word. After the fishermen looked at his lures, they __________ see that he was a serious fisherman.

Accepted Answer

A)   can
B)   couldC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 12

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. setting

Accepted Answer

A)   to set
B)   to setsC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 13

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . If you sit on the log, I __________ take your picture.

Accepted Answer

A)   will
B)   wouldC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 14

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. buys

Accepted Answer

A)   to bought
B)   to buyC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 15

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . We wanted to know whom Jeff __________ bring to the party.

Accepted Answer

A)   will
B)   wouldC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 16

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

Accepted Answer

A)   He doesn't want any trouble.
B)   He doesn't want no trouble.
C)   He wants no trouble.D) None of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 17

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

Accepted Answer

A)   Grace said that she would let no one borrow her notes.
B)   Grace said that she wouldn't let no one borrow her notes.
C)   Grace said that she wouldn't let anyone borrow her notes.D) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 18

The first sentence in each set contains a two-part verb ( to have and a past participle) . The second sentence contains a fixed-form helping verb and a blank. Select the correct form of the main verb for the second sentence. The trumpet players have polished the brass.
The trumpet players should _________________ the brass

Accepted Answer

A)   polished
B)   polish
C)   polishesD) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 19

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . The lab assistants ___________ answer your question while I load the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)   will
B)   wouldC) A) and B)
D) undefined A

Question 20

The first sentence in each set contains a two-part verb ( to have and a past participle) . The second sentence contains a fixed-form helping verb and a blank. Select the correct form of the main verb for the second sentence. Ayash and I have plowed the field.
Ayash and I may _________________ the field.

Accepted Answer

A)   plow
B)   plowedC) A) and B)
D) undefined A

Exam 16: Fixed-Form Helping Verbs and Verb Problems

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . Before I register, I would like to know who __________ teach the class.

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Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. said

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For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . When you graduate, you ______________ find a good job.

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For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could . To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word. Now that the conference is over, Tara _________ rest.

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Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. contains

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For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . My aunt asked if I ___________ babysit this evening.

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For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . Juanita said that she ____________ give us a ride to the library.

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Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

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Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. setting

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For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . If you sit on the log, I __________ take your picture.

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Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. buys

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For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . We wanted to know whom Jeff __________ bring to the party.

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Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

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Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

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For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would . The lab assistants ___________ answer your question while I load the presentation.

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Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs. said

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For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could . To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word. Now that the conference is over, Tara _________ rest.

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