Exam 16: Fixed-Form Helping Verbs and Verb Problems

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

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.

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.

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

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.