EXERCISE G2–5 Standard English verb forms

EXERCISE G2-5Standard English verb forms

Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below.

Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

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The glass sculptures of the Swan Boats was prominent in the brightly lit lobby.

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Suggested revision: The glass sculptures of the Swan Boats were prominent in the brightly lit lobby.
EXERCISE G2-5 Standard English verb forms Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - The glass sculptures of the Swan Boats was prominent in the brightly lit lobby.

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Visitors to the glass museum were not suppose to touch the exhibits.

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Suggested revision: Visitors to the glass museum were not supposed to touch the exhibits.
EXERCISE G2-5 Standard English verb forms Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Visitors to the glass museum were not suppose to touch the exhibits.

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Our church has all the latest technology, even a close-circuit television.

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Suggested revision: Our church has all the latest technology, even a closed-circuit television.
EXERCISE G2-5 Standard English verb forms Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Our church has all the latest technology, even a close-circuit television.

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Christos didn’t know about Marlo’s promotion because he never listens. He always talking.

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Suggested revision: Christos didn’t know about Marlo’s promotion because he never listens. He is [or He’s] always talking.
EXERCISE G2-5 Standard English verb forms Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Christos didn’t know about Marlo’s promotion because he never listens. He always talking.

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Most psychologists agree that no one performs well under stress.

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Suggested revision: Correct
EXERCISE G2-5 Standard English verb forms Standard English verb forms - Edit the following sentences to eliminate problems with -s and -ed verb forms and with omitted verbs. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Most psychologists agree that no one performs well under stress.