True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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B.9
“The cake seems to be burnt.”
The verb in this sentence is in present tense.
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2.
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B.9 A
verb cannot have more than one direct object.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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B.9
“ The woman went to the store to find a dresser.  She searched and searched until she came upon the
dresser that made her heart skip.  She then rushed to
the cashier with her money in hand to purchase her dream dresser.”
What is the verb in sentence 1? a. | woman | d. | find | b. | went | e. | Both A and D | c. | store
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B.9
“Johnny is an amazing quarterback.”
What is the linking verb? a. | Johnny | d. | amazing
| b. | is | e. | quarterback | c. | an | | | | |
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5.
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B.9
The football team _______ practicing for the game.
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B.9 I
_____ tired lately. a. | has been | c. | are | b. | is | d. | have been | | | | |
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B.9
“I have been to many college football games in my life.”
The verb is in a. | present perfect tense. | b. | past perfect tense. | | | | |
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A.9
“When she walked into her class the children were working.”
The main verb is in _______ perfect tense.
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9.
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B.9
“I was tired of listening to her talk.”
“Was tired” indicates that this event _______
place. a. | took | c. | will take
place | b. | is taking | d. | None of the above | | | | |
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B.9
“I am waiting to see the doctor.”
“Am waiting” indicates that this event _______
place. a. | took
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taking | | | | |
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