Ch. 39 Self-Study Exercise 8-1: Identifying Verb Tenses (Lettered Questions)

EXERCISE 8-1 Identifying Verb Tenses

Underline each verb or verb phrase in the following sentences and identify its tense. Example:

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  1. Question

    He has been living like a hunted animal ever since he hacked into the university computer lab in order to change all his grades.

  2. Question

    I have never appeared on a reality television show, and I will never appear on one unless my family gets selected.

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    Question

    James had been at the party for only fifteen minutes when his host suddenly pitched the caterer into the swimming pool.

  4. Question

    As of next month, I will have been studying karate for six years, and I will be taking the test for my orange belt in July.

  5. Question

    The dachshund was running at its fastest speed, but the squirrel strolled toward the tree without fear.