Exercise 36.1 Identifying verbs

Identify each verb or verb phrase in the following sentences. Example:

Drivers should expect weather-related delays.

Verb phrase: should expect

  1. The story was released to the press late on Friday evening.

    Question

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    The story was released to the press late on Friday evening.
  2. Most athletes will be arriving well before the games.

    Question

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    Most athletes will be arriving well before the games.
  3. Housing prices have fallen considerably in the past year.

    Question

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    Housing prices have fallen considerably in the past year.
  4. No one spoke in the room where the students were taking the exam.

    Question

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    No one spoke in the room where the students were taking the exam.
  5. The suspect has been fingerprinted and is waiting for his lawyer.

    Question

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    The suspect has been fingerprinted and is waiting for his lawyer.