Using the Correct Forms for the Past Participles of Irregular Verbs

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

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

Example

  1. Many people have (to see) TV shows about dance competitions.
    1. seen
    2. see
  1. Question 1.258

    I have (to begin) to see why everyone is raving about these TV shows.

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 1.259

    Dancing with the Stars has (to become) extremely popular over the last several years.

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 1.260

    People all over the country have (to catch) on to such shows, which are changing how people view dancing.

    A.
    B.

  4. Question 1.261

    These shows have (to create) new interest in ballroom dancing.

    A.
    B.

  5. Question 1.262

    I have (to find) a new respect for musicals, which I once considered boring.

    A.
    B.

  6. Question 1.263

    The producers of television dance shows have (to do) a wonderful job of creating interest in what will happen next.

    A.
    B.

  7. Question 1.264

    They have (to seek) celebrities who have the potential to really learn to dance.

    A.
    B.

  8. Question 1.265

    The celebrities have (to show) the ability to learn a new and difficult skill.

    A.
    B.

  9. Question 1.266

    I have (to fall) into a routine of watching these shows with friends.

    A.
    B.

  10. Question 1.267

    People like us have (to make) Dancing with the Stars as popular as many of the dramas on television.

    A.
    B.