Verb Form

Definition: The forms of verbs change to indicate the verb's tense-the time of a verb's action. Verb tenses have three forms; they may be simple (present, past, or future), perfect (present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect), or progressive (indicating continuous action).

1		I was amazed; Joe had risen me $200, and I had a full house in my hand.
			A)	I was amazed; Joe had risen me $200, and I had a full house in my hand.
			B)	I was amazed; Joe had rise me $200, and I had a full house in my hand.
			C)	I was amazed; Joe had raised me $200, and I had a full house in my hand.
2		By the time Carlita arrived, most of the guests had already went, even though the party was supposed to last until midnight.
			A)	By the time Carlita arrived, most of the guests had already gone, even though the party was supposed to last until midnight.
			B)	By the time Carlita arrived, most of the guests have already went, even though the party was supposed to last until midnight.
			C)	By the time Carlita arrived, most of the guests have already gone, even though the party was supposed to last until midnight.
3		Hundreds of mushrooms sprung up in the afternoon rain.
			A)	Hundreds of mushrooms have spring up in the afternoon rain.
			B)	Hundreds of mushrooms are sprung up in the afternoon rain.
			C)	Hundreds of mushrooms had sprung up in the afternoon rain.
4		Tracy had wore the new jeans only twice before they ripped.
			A)	Tracy worn the new jeans only twice before they ripped.
			B)	Tracy had worn the new jeans only twice before they ripped.
			C)	Tracy had weared the new jeans only twice before they ripped.
5		Jerry use to spend the afternoon laying concrete while his brother Bill laid in the hammock.
			A)	Jerry used to spend the afternoon laying concrete while his brother Bill lay in the hammock.
			B)	Jerry have used to spend the afternoon laying concrete while his brother Bill laid in the hammock.
			C)	Jerry have use to spend the afternoon laying concrete while his brother Bill have laid in the hammock.
6		Because Wellington University has increased tuition rates by more than 40%, Derrick has chose to enroll at the local community college this fall.
			A)	Because Wellington University has increased tuition rates by more than 40%, Derrick had chose to enroll at the local community college this fall.
			B)	Because Wellington University has increased tuition rates by more than 40%, Derrick has chosen to enroll at the local community college this fall.
			C)	Because Wellington University has increased tuition rates by more than 40%, Derrick choose to enroll at the local community college this fall.
7		Correct errors in verb form by choosing the correct revision from the alternatives offered below each of the numbered exercises. The numbers in brackets [ ] identify each sentence. Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentences [1] and [2]?
			A)	The first time I came home from college, my mother has cooked my favorite dinner: pork chops and peas, with a big side of applesauce. When I walked into the kitchen and to had seen all the beautiful food on the table, I almost cried.
			B)	The first time I came home from college, my mother cook my favorite dinner: pork chops and peas, with a big side of applesauce. When I walked into the kitchen and seen all the beautiful food on the table, I almost cried.
			C)	The first time I came home from college, my mother cooked my favorite dinner: pork chops and peas, with a big side of applesauce. When I walked into the kitchen and saw all the beautiful food on the table, I almost cried.
8		Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentence [3]? Show sentences again.
			A)	After regaining my composure, I hang my coat on the rack and sat down at the table to eat.
			B)	After regaining my composure, I hung my coat on the rack and had set down at the table to eat.
			C)	After regaining my composure, I hung my coat on the rack and sat down at the table to eat.
9		Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentence [4]? Show sentences again.
			A)	By the time I was done, I must have eaten six pork chops, and I know I drank most of the gallon of milk she kept in the refrigerator.
			B)	By the time I was done, I must had ate six pork chops, and I know I had drunk most of the gallon of milk she keeped in the refrigerator.
			C)	By the time I was done, I must have eat six pork chops, and I know I drink most of the gallon of milk she keeps in the refrigerator.
10		Which one of the following editing choices corrects sentences [5] and [6]? Show sentences again.
			A)	It was all I could do to lie down on the couch while my sister and my mom had done the dishes. I don't always expect to be treated this well when I come home, but once, in a while, it's certainly nice.
			B)	It was all I could do to lie down on the couch while my sister and my mom did the dishes. I don't always expect to be treated this well when I come home, but, once in a while, it's certainly nice.
			C)	It was all I could do to lay down on the couch while my sister and my mom did the dishes. I don't always expect to be treated this well when I come home, but once, in a while, it's certainly nice.