Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 48

Underline the correct form in parentheses.
1. Rebecca was caught in the (rain, rains) without an umbrella during her lunch hour.
2. As the waiter handed me the menu, he said, "(Are, Here are) the daily specials."
3. The ending of the mystery novel was very (disturbed, disturbing).
4. My neighbors are noisy during the day, but at least they are quiet (at, in) night.
5. (The children, Children) at the clinic needed their immunizations.
6. After the storm, the sky was filled with (small black, black small) bugs.
7. My sister and I (are usually disagreeing, usually disagree) with each other.
8. My daughter's birthday falls (in, on) Leap Day, which is February 29.
9. I was asked to (think about to running, think about running) for city council.
10. Whenever I eat Oreos, I need to drink (milk, milks).