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

1. Question

   Rhodesian Ridgebacks, a playful and sociable canine breed, once (to hunt) lions alongside their masters on the plains of Africa and were called African Lion Hounds.

   A.

   hunted

   B.

   hunts

   C.

   hunting

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: Rhodesian Ridgebacks, a playful and sociable canine breed, once (to hunt) lions alongside their masters on the plains of Africa and were called African Lion Hounds.

2. Question

   For example, Saint Bernards (to rescue) avalanche victims in the Alps.

   A.

   rescuing

   B.

   rescues

   C.

   rescued

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: For example, Saint Bernards (to rescue) avalanche victims in the Alps.

3. Question

   Similarly, Alaskan malamutes (to pull) sleds in freezing weather.

   A.

   pulls

   B.

   pulled

   C.

   pulling

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: Similarly, Alaskan malamutes (to pull) sleds in freezing weather.

4. Question

   Doberman pinschers’ strength, speed, and courage (to result) in their use as police dogs.

   A.

   resulted

   B.

   resulting

   C.

   results

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: Doberman pinschers’ strength, speed, and courage (to result) in their use as police dogs.

5. Question

   Irish wolfhounds, also strong and fast, (to use) their powerful jaws to hold wolves by the neck and shake them until they died.

   A.

   using

   B.

   used

   C.

   uses

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: Irish wolfhounds, also strong and fast, (to use) their powerful jaws to hold wolves by the neck and shake them until they died.

6. Question

   Even breeds such as the terriers and spaniels (to help) humans.

   A.

   helped

   B.

   helps

   C.

   helping

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: Even breeds such as the terriers and spaniels (to help) humans.

7. Question

   The Scottish terrier (to chase) rats and badgers away from people’s homes.

   A.

   chasing

   B.

   chases

   C.

   chased

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: The Scottish terrier (to chase) rats and badgers away from people’s homes.

8. Question

   Little cocker spaniels (to scare) birds out of bushes and trees so that they could be hunted.

   A.

   scares

   B.

   scared

   C.

   scaring

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: Little cocker spaniels (to scare) birds out of bushes and trees so that they could be hunted.

9. Question

   The ever-popular Labrador retriever not only (to retrieve) hunted animals on land but could also swim in icy waters.

   A.

   retrieved

   B.

   retrieves

   C.

   retrieving

   Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: The ever-popular Labrador retriever not only (to retrieve) hunted animals on land but could also swim in icy waters.

10. Question

    Their tireless assistance and love for their masters (to earn) dogs the well-known title of “man’s best friend.”

    A.

    earns

    B.

    earning

    C.

    earned

    Using the Correct Verb Form for Regular Verbs in the Past Tense - For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-tense form of the verb: Their tireless assistance and love for their masters (to earn) dogs the well-known title of “man’s best friend.”