Question 1

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

By the time I arrived at the party, practically everybody had went home.

b

By the time I arrived at the party, practically everybody had gone home.

Question 2

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

Lori reported that four bears and a moose had been seen by them.

b

Lori reported that they had seen four bears and a moose.

Question 3

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

After she gave her speech, she was chosen by the class to enter the provincial competition.

b

After she gave her speech, she was chose by the class to enter the provincial competition.

Question 4

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

The sales representative gave me his card.

b

I was gived a card by the sales representative.

Question 5

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

You have tour through Egypt, but I have travel to Greece.

b

You have toured through Egypt, but I have travelled to Greece.

Question 6

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

I set in the dentist's chair with my mouth froze.

b

I sat in the dentist's chair with my mouth frozen.

Question 7

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

The little boat was stricken by a killer whale and sunk like a stone.

b

The little boat was struck by a killer whale and sank like a stone.

Question 8

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

Randy loaned Jim $20 on condition that he be repayed by Tuesday.

b

Randy lent Jim $20 on condition that he be repaid by Tuesday.

Question 9

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

The rent was raised by our landlord to force us to move.

b

Our landlord raised the rent to force us to move.

Question 10

Identify the sentence below that contains no verb errors (e.g., incorrect verb, incorrect verb form, inappropriate passive voice).

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a

The dog ate the meat that was laying on the kitchen table.

b

The dog ate the meat that was lying on the kitchen table.