If a verb in the following sentences is incorrect, cross it out and write the correct form above it. If the verb is already correct, write C above it.

Example 1. The chef $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{set}}}{\sout{\text{sat}}}$ an assortment of ingredients on the counter.

She had set on a high stool at the work counter.

On the line provided, write the correct form (past or past participle) of the verb in parentheses.

Example 1. Has anyone ever $\underline{\color{#c34632}{begun}}$ dancing lessons willingly? (begin)

I _________ a fit before going to my first dancing lesson. (throw)

Many of the following sentences contain an error in verb form. Underline each incorrect verb form. Then, write the correct verb form above it. If a verb is already correct, write C above it.

Example 1. The thief had $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{gone}}}{{\underline{\text{went}}}}$ by that time.

A flock of birds flied overhead just before sunset yesterday.

On the line provided, write the form of the verb called for in parentheses.

Example 1. I $\underline{\color{#c34632}{saw}}$ that show twice yesterday. (see, past)

I __________________ my mistake almost immediately. (realize, past)

The following passage contains needless changes in tense. Above each underlined verb, write the verb in the correct tense. If the tense is already correct, write C.

Example What [1] $\underline{\text{is}}$ the most embarrassing accident that you [2] $\underline{\text{will have}}$?

I $\underline{\text{had}}$ a curious accident one day last summer. Late one afternoon I $\underline{\text{am riding}}$

On the line provided, revise each sentence below so that the verb is in the active voice.

Example 1. The books were carried by Leta. $\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{Leta carried the books.}}$

Michael was temporarily blinded by the sun. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

For the following sentence, write an appropriate modal on the blank provided. Choose your answer from the modals listed at the top of this page.

Example: You $\underline{\color{#c34632}{should}}$ take the medicine exactly as the doctor prescribed.

Intruders _______________ beware of the guard dogs.

In each of the following sentences, identify the mood of the verb by writing above it IND for indicative, IMP for imperative, or SUB for subjunctive.

Example 1. $\underline{\text{Do}}$ you $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{IND}}}{{\underline{\text{enjoy}}}}$ compelling, realistic fiction?

The movie script and journal entries $\underline{\text{form}}$ the book that you read.

On the line provided, identify the form of each of the following verbs by writing B for base, P-P for present participle, PT for past, or PT-P for past participle.

Examples:

$\underline{\color{#c34632}{P-P}}$ (were) laughing

$\underline{\color{#c34632}{PT}}$ Sang

______ saw

Above each underlined verb, identify its tense by writing present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect. Also, indicate if the tense is in the progressive form by writing prog above the verb.

Example 1. By the end of sophomore year, I $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{FUTURE PERFECT}}}{{\underline{\text{shall have achieved}}}}$ many personal goals.

Brandy $\underline{\text{watches}}$ cartoons on Saturday mornings.

In each of the following sentences, identify the mood of the underlined verb by writing above it IND for indicative, IMP for imperative, or SUB for subjunctive.

Example 1. $\underline{\text{Do}}$ you $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{IND}}}{{\underline{\text{count}}}}$ objects when you cannot sleep?

I think that clouds $\underline{\text{are}}$ more interesting to count.

Underline the correct verb form in parentheses in each of the following sentences.

Example 1. I have (chose, $\underline{{chosen}}$) the dessert for our candlelight dinner.

Previously, we had (dived, dove) near this small coral reef.

Many of the following sentences contain an error in verb form. Cross out each incorrect verb. Then, write the correct verb above it. If a sentence is already correct, write C before the numeral.

Example 1. Someone has $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{taken}}}{\sout{\text{took}}}$ the oars from this rowboat.

The mother duck leaded her ducklings to the water.

If a verb form in the following sentences is incorrect, cross it out and write the correct form above it. If the verb is already correct, write C above it.

Example 1. Monica $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{lay}}}{\sout{\text{laid}}}$ on a quilt beneath the starry sky.

May I lay in the hammock in your backyard?