Exam 4: Verbs

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -The team (has, have)four good runners returning from last year.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -Gina (has, have)information about her great-grandparents from the Ellis Island website.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -If Thomas (was, were)to join the team, we would have five good runners.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -From 1892 to 1954, more than 12 million immigrants (was, were)processed at Ellis Island.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -There (was, were)some immigrants who arrived with illnesses.

Indicate whether each sentence below makes a statement, asks a question, or gives a command -Passengers waved goodbye to family and friends.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -The committee (was, were)debating among themselves.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -The class (is, are)some of the best scholars the school has ever had.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -A number of runners (has, have)medals from the district championship.

Identify the helping verb in the sentence. -Someone should take notes during the presentation.

Indicate whether each sentence below makes a statement, asks a question, or gives a command -Before the cruise, make a copy of all your important documents.

Identify the main verb in the sentence. -Our clients were impressed by the presentation.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -If I (was, were)living at that time, I am not sure I would undertake the journey.

Choose the correct word in parentheses. -The sick immigrants or the doctor who treated them (was, were)interviewed.

Identify the main verb in the sentence. -Someone should take notes during the presentation.

Identify the linking verb in the sentence. -Some of her assistants are backup singers.

Identify the main verb in the sentence. -Mr.Gentry does strongly favor the concept of self-directed work teams.

Identify the helping verb in the sentence. -Mr.Gentry does strongly favor the concept of self-directed work teams.

Identify the helping verb in the sentence. -Laura was intrigued by the number of vice presidents in the organization.

Identify the verb in the sentence. -Before the cruise, make a copy of all your important documents.