Parts of speech: verbs 1

Click on the sentence in which the parts of the verb (main verb and any helping verbs) are correctly underlined. Remember that an adverb is not part of the verb.

For help with this exercise, see Verbs.

Example

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◯ William was often called “Billy” as a child.
◯ William was often called “Billy” as a child.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 1

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◯ A long weekend is no substitute for a full week’s vacation.
◯ A long weekend is no substitute for a full week’s vacation.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 2

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◯ The Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá have been significantly restored.
◯ The Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá have been significantly restored.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 3

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◯ The aurora borealis can be seen best on a clear winter night.
◯ The aurora borealis can be seen best on a clear winter night.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 4

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◯ Great athletes do not necessarily make great coaches.
◯ Great athletes do not necessarily make great coaches.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 5

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◯ Beware of exaggerations as well as outright lies in celebrity gossip magazines.
◯ Beware of exaggerations as well as outright lies in celebrity gossip magazines.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 6

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◯ Do not watch more than two hours of television per day.
◯ Do not watch more than two hours of television per day.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 7

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◯ A well-connected lobbyist has great influence in Congress.
◯ A well-connected lobbyist has great influence in Congress.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 8

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◯ According to the forecast, it will not rain tomorrow.
◯ According to the forecast, it will not rain tomorrow.
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 9

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◯ Can you speak a language other than English?
◯ Can you speak a language other than English?
Parts of speech: verbs 1 – 10