Exam 6: Misused Verbs or Commonly Misused Verbs

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -I (should, would)be glad to serve on the task force.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -(Shall, Will)we set a deadline for the first stage of the project?

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Will you (borrow, lend)me your class notes?

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Ariana (lay, laid)the salmon strips in the skillet.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -(May, Can)I help you?

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -We (accept, except, expect)a big crowd at tonight's game.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -The computer is locked up, but if we (leave, let)it alone for a few minutes, it may unfreeze.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -I like the way Dr.Nash (sits, sets)and talks with her patients.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -It (might, could)snow tomorrow.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Julian (lies, lays)down when he gets a migraine headache.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -I'll (borrow, lend)her my parking pass.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Hector (taught, learned)me how to use the scheduling software.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -The new manuals have (lain, laid)there for two weeks.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Alberto (raises, rises)at 5 every morning to go jogging.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Steve (brought, took)the boxes down to the basement.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Please (leave, let)me help you with those orders.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Please (bring, take)the bags of canned goods to the food bank.

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Who (taught, learned)you to play chess?

Choose the correct verb in parentheses. -Debit cards are (accepted, excepted, expected)for online purchases.