English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 125

Underline the correct form in parentheses.
1. The police officer (she gave, gave) me a ticket for speeding.
2. The telephone never stops ringing. (Is, It is) driving me crazy.
3. (Are paints and crayons, There are paints and crayons) in that cupboard.
4. That book (contains, is containing) photos of our wedding.
5. My midterm math grade persuaded me (getting, to get) a tutor.
6. After walking in the hot sun, we (very thirsty, were very thirsty).
7. The little girl (talked about to become, talked about becoming) a famous scientist.
8. Lucia (expects earning, expects to earn) a B in the class.
9. The pigeons on the sidewalk (pick up, they pick up) crumbs of food that people drop.
10. For lunch today I (want, am wanting) a big salad.