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

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

For help with this exercise, see Chapter 19.

example

I (to want) to learn how to live a long, healthy life.

a. want

b. wanting

c. wanted

  1. Question

    Doctors (to explain) that exercise plays an important part in staying healthy.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: Doctors (to explain) that exercise plays an important part in staying healthy.

  2. Question

    Some days, I (to stop) at the gym to work out.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: Some days, I (to stop) at the gym to work out.

  3. Question

    When I am there, I usually (to use) the Stairmaster and the rowing machine.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: When I am there, I usually (to use) the Stairmaster and the rowing machine.

  4. Question

    My gym also (to offer) classes in kickboxing, yoga, and aerobics.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: My gym also (to offer) classes in kickboxing, yoga, and aerobics.

  5. Question

    Many people (to take) these classes because they prefer to exercise in groups.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: Many people (to take) these classes because they prefer to exercise in groups.

  6. Question

    I suppose that they (to feel) it’s easier to stay motivated when there is an instructor telling them what to do.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: I suppose that they (to feel) it’s easier to stay motivated when there is an instructor telling them what to do.

  7. Question

    My friend Karen (to love) taking karate classes.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: My friend Karen (to love) taking karate classes.

  8. Question

    On nice days in the spring and fall, I (to prefer) to run or ride my bicycle outside for exercise.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: On nice days in the spring and fall, I (to prefer) to run or ride my bicycle outside for exercise.

  9. Question

    Lots of people who do not exercise much (to think) that people who do so are just worried about their weight.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: Lots of people who do not exercise much (to think) that people who do so are just worried about their weight.

  10. Question

    However, exercising several times a week (to keep) me feeling energetic and strong.

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    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Present Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct present-tense form of the verb.: However, exercising several times a week (to keep) me feeling energetic and strong.