Parts of speech: verbs 2

Indicate the verb of the sentence (the main verb and any helping verbs). If the verb is compound, include the coordinating conjunction (and, but, and so on). Remember that an adverb is not part of a verb.

For help with this exercise, see Verbs.

Example

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undefined. Fossils can provide clues about the history of the earth.
◯ Fossils
◯ can provide
◯ can provide clues
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 1

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undefined. My childhood summers were usually spent in Montana.
◯ were
◯ were spent
◯ were usually spent
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 2

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undefined. Salsa should be made from fresh tomatoes.
◯ should be
◯ should be made
◯ made
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 3

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undefined. A brisk walk strengthens the body and relaxes the mind.
◯ walk
◯ strengthens
◯ strengthens and relaxes
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 4

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undefined. The jury will be deliberating the verdict for the rest of the day.
◯ verdict
◯ will be deliberating
◯ will be
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 5

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undefined. Deer are becoming a common sight in suburban neighborhoods.
◯ are
◯ are becoming
◯ becoming
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 6

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undefined. Vaccinations are necessary for all children.
◯ Vaccinations are
◯ are
◯ are necessary
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 7

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undefined. A mother bird will not desert her nest for long.
◯ will desert
◯ will not desert
◯ desert
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 8

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undefined. After dinner, I read or study.
◯ After
◯ read
◯ read or study
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 9

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undefined. Kory had asked for a raise several months before the layoffs.
◯ had
◯ had asked
◯ raise
Parts of speech: verbs 2 – 10