Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do

In each sentence, choose the correct form of the verb (be, have, or do) indicated in parentheses. For help with this exercise, see “The Verb is a Form of Be, Have, or Do.”

  1. Most students _______ (be) used to the idea that computers sometimes grade tests.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 1
  2. You _______ (have) probably taken standardized tests and filled in small ovals with a pencil.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 2
  3. A computer _______ (do) not have to be sophisticated to read the results of such tests.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 3
  4. Surprisingly, one software program _______ (be) designed to grade student essays.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 4
  5. The program _______ (have) the ability to sort words in an essay and compare the essay to others in its database.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 5
  6. The software _______ (do) not check grammar or spelling.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 6
  7. Teachers _______ (be) still needed to supplement the computer grade, according to the software manufacturer.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 7
  8. If a computer grades your essay, you _______ (have) to write about one of five hundred specified topics.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 8
  9. A computer _______ (do) check the organization, clarity, and style of your writing.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 9
  10. Some teachers _______ (be) excited about their computerized assistant, but I _______ (do) not like the idea of a computer grading my essays.

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    Using the Correct Form of Be, Have, or Do - Question 10
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