EXERCISE 27–5 Standard English verb forms

EXERCISE 27–5Standard English verb forms

Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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The glass sculptures of the Swan Boats was prominent in the brightly lit lobby.

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Suggested revision: The glass sculptures of the Swan Boats were prominent in the brightly lit lobby.
EXERCISE 27–5 Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The glass sculptures of the Swan Boats was prominent in the brightly lit lobby.

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Visitors to the glass museum were not suppose to touch the exhibits.

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Suggested revision: Visitors to the glass museum were not supposed to touch the exhibits.
EXERCISE 27–5 Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Visitors to the glass museum were not suppose to touch the exhibits.

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Our church has all the latest technology, even a close-circuit television.

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Suggested revision: Our church has all the latest technology, even a closed-circuit television.
EXERCISE 27–5 Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Our church has all the latest technology, even a close-circuit television.

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Christos didn’t know about Marlo’s promotion because he never listens. He always talking.

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Suggested revision: Christos didn’t know about Marlo’s promotion because he never listens. He is [or He’s] always talking.
EXERCISE 27–5 Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Christos didn’t know about Marlo’s promotion because he never listens. He always talking.

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Most psychologists agree that no one performs well under stress.

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Suggested revision: Correct
EXERCISE 27–5 Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Most psychologists agree that no one performs well under stress.