Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense and Past Tense

For each of the following sentences, choose the correct form of the verb.

For help with this exercise, see chapter 25 of Real Essays 5e.

Example

  1. I (to wish) that finding a job were easier to do.
    1. wishes
    2. wish
    3. wishing
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  2. Question 1.209

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  3. Question 1.210

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  4. Question 1.211

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  6. Question 1.213

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  7. Question 1.214

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  8. Question 1.215

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  10. Question 1.217

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