Select the verb in the correct tense that completes the sentences. For help with this topic, see Chapter 9 of Working With Words, 9e.
1. She said she _____________ help as much as she’d like.
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2. He said that before coming to Washington, he _______________ in New York.
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3. Hixson said she _____________ pleased with the way everything had come together.
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4. He __________to jog but gave up.
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5. The police were searching for more evidence.
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6. The evidence was gathered over the weekend.
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7. The exam was given promptly at noon.
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8. The man shot the mayor.
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9. The bills were due.
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10. It was hard for him to see in the dark room.
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11. The noise was deafening.
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12. The election was held in secret.
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13. The sun was shining.
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14. Damage to the house and its contents was estimated by the Fire Department to be about $200,000.
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15. Police said no one was seen leaving the building.
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16. The fire investigator said no evidence of arson was found.
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17. The downtown First National Bank was robbed this morning of about $25,000 by a man wearing a Halloween mask of President Obama.
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18. Sam Smothers, 28, of Ashland was killed when the car he was driving was struck by a pickup heading north on U.S. 63.
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19. No charges have been filed.
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20. A good time was had by all.
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21. All her spare time is devoted to the game.
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