Using the Correct Forms for the Past Participles of Regular Verbs

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. Having a college degree has (to benefit) me immensely in my job search.
    1. benefited
    2. benefit

  1. Question 1.248

    These days, many people have (to try) a few different job options before they settle on a profession.

    		A.
    		B.

  2. Question 1.249

    Those people who have (to work) part-time in high school or college have gotten a taste of working life.

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question 1.250

    I have (to wait) on tables at my neighborhood restaurant, Taco Loco, for the past year.

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question 1.251

    This work has (to help) me to see that I do not like working with difficult customers.

    		A.
    		B.

  5. Question 1.252

    In addition to working as a waitress, I have (to park) cars at a fancy hotel.

    		A.
    		B.

  6. Question 1.253

    Part-time jobs have (to prepare) me to join the full-time workforce.

    		A.
    		B.

  7. Question 1.254

    They have (to allow) me to see what I am good at and what I most enjoy.

    		A.
    		B.

  8. Question 1.255

    I have (to realize) that I might prefer machines to people.

    		A.
    		B.

  9. Question 1.256

    As a result, I have (to register) for classes in computer technology.

    		A.
    		B.

  10. Question 1.257

    This field has (to expand) enormously in the last decade and should be both lucrative and enjoyable for me.

    		A.
    		B.