English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 43

Verbs
Each sentence contains a mistake involving (1) standard English or irregular verb forms, (2) subject-verb agreement, or (3) consistent verb tense. Circle the letter that identifies the mistake. Then cross out the incorrect verb and write the correct form in the space provided.
1. _________ One of my apartment neighbors always keep the radio on all night.
Mistake in: a. Subject-verb agreement b. Verb tense
2. _________ The more the instructor explained the material and the more he wroted on the board, the more confused I got.
Mistake in: a. Irregular verb form b. Verb tense
3. ________ I grabbed the last carton of skim milk on the supermarket shelf, but when I checks the date on it, I realized it was not fresh.
Mistake in: a. Subject-verb agreement b. Verb tense
4. ________ This morning my parents argued loudly, but later they apologized to each other and embrace.
Mistake in: a. Subject-verb agreement b. Verb tense
5. _________ When the bell rang, Mike takes another bite of his sandwich and then prepared for class.
Mistake in: a. Irregular verb form b. Verb tense
6. _________ Someone called Marion at the office to tell her that her son had been bit by a stray dog.
Mistake in: a. Irregular verb form b. Verb tense
7. Because I had throwed away the receipt, I couldn't return the microwave.
Mistake in: a. Irregular verb form b. Verb tense
8. My dog and cat usually ignores each other, but once in a while they fight.
Mistake in: a. Subject-verb agreement b. Verb tense
9. From the back of our neighborhood bakery comes some of the best smells in the world.
Mistake in: a. Subject-verb agreement b. Verb tense
10. The cost of new soles and heels are more than those old shoes are worth.
Mistake in: a. Subject-verb agreement b. Verb tense