Part Vi- Verb Tenses 1

PART VI- VERB TENSES [1.5 points each = 24/100] DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with a verb from the list –OR, supply your own verb- in the CORRECT FORM. BE CAREFUL about tenses, negatives, modals, etc.

ALLOW APPROACH BLAME CONFESS DENY DRINK DRIVE ENVY FORCE GET HAVE INVESTIGATE PREVENT SUGGEST TELL WANT

Mr. and Mrs. Phil McCarthy were very happy as they left their son’s graduation party. It had been an important day for the family because their son Paul had got the highest degree among all the graduates. All the parents [1]______them and this gave Mr. McCarthy more reason to drink champagne to celebrate. Mr. McCarthy knew he was drunk and didn’t want to drive after the party. He [2]______taking a taxi home but his wife refused it. There was no way Mr. McCarthy wanted to have an argument with his wife on such a joyous day, so he unwillingly got in car and began driving home. He was extra careful and drove very slowly. His wife [3]______to drive faster because she was tired and [4 + 5]______home as soon as possible. Although Mr. McCarthy tried, he was unable to stop the car when a taxi suddenly sped into the lane without signalling. So he crashed into the taxi. “If you [6 + 7] ______(“me” + 2 verbs), Anna, this disaster would never have happened,” Mr. McCarthy said as he [8]______the taxi He was shocked by what he saw. The taxi driver was unconscious and covered in blood. He immediately called the local police and asked for an ambulance. A few minutes later an ambulance and a police car arrived. The driver was taken to hospital. A young officer [9]______Mr. .McCarthy at the scene. At first he [10]______that he had drunk alcohol but when the officer told him in no uncertain terms that he would be taken to jail if he [11]______the truth, he [12]______After two operations the taxi driver died. He paid the price of reckless driving with his life. Although it was the driver’s fault, Mr. McCarthy can’t help [13]______himself for the accident. ”If I [14]______, I [15]______this,” he always says. And, do you know what? He [16]______even one drop of alcohol since since then. VERB TENSES [1.25 points each = 30/100] DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with a verb from the list –OR, supply your own verb- in CORRECT FORM. BE CAREFUL about tenses, negatives, modals, etc be be be clean cut down on decide expect find forget get leave let mature misunderstand pay pry receive reject remember respect tell off tidy turn down want

I’m really upset. I know I shouldn’t be, but I am. My daughter (1)______(“just” + VERB’) a phone call, and when I asked her who it was, she (2)______(“me” + VERB) and said that I didn’t need to know everything about her. Actually it really hurt me. I (3)______(“never” + VERB) such a rude answer from a 14 year old. She (4)______(contınuously” + VERB) on the phone for the last few months. I (5)______how many times I’ve warned her (6)______on her phone calls because we (7)______huge bills, but she doesn’t listen. I think she’s got a new boy friend, Albert or Herbert or something like that. And for some strange reason, she (8)______me to find it out. If only she could share her secrets with me, then I could give help when she needs it, but she just (9)______(“me” + VERB) whenever I try to approach her. She (10)______everything I do. For example, yesterday I went into her room to open the window and saw that it was a mess. I (11+12)______it up. While I (13)______the table, she appeared at the door. She (14)______school early because she wasn’t feeling well, and of course she immediately thought I (15)______. ‘(16)______(“you” + VERB) my diary?’ she asked. I was furious. How dare she accuse me like this? The argument ended up in tears. I walked out of the room angrily. She slammed the door behind me and started to sob. I guess it means the friction between us (17)______worse, which is the last thing I want. Is the gap between parents and children inevitable? I (18)______when I was young, I (19)______in the same way that my daughter does now. I thought my parents were very strict with me and (20)______my privacy. Whenever my wishes (21)______, I had hysterics. I decided then I (22)______a very different parent; very understanding, a good friend, but she (23)______me be a good friend to her. I think I this fact and try to put up with it until my daughter (24)______enough to appreciate my efforts as I appreciate my parents’ now. VERB TENSE [2 points each = 30/100] DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with a verb from the list – OR, supply your own verb – in the CORRECT FORM. BE CAREFUL about tenses, negatives, modals, etc.

BE BE BE COOK CUT ENTER GET HAVE HELP LEAVE LOOK LOVE OPEN WAKE UP WALK

Britney had had a really great dream, so she was very happy when she [1]______this morning. It was a sunny day, but more important than that it was her birthday. Finally she was a teenager! She quickly got out of bed and got dressed. While she [2]______down the stairs she smelled something wonderful. “What a great smell!” I think my mum [3]______biscuits” she said to her cat. And she was right. When she [4]______the kitchen, her mum was taking the biscuits out of the oven and they [5]______wonderful. “Mum, can I have some biscuits?” she asked. “You must wait until your friends arrive.” “OK,” she said unhappily. “[6]______(“I” + VERB) you with anything, mum? Her mother [7]______pleased and said, “That’s a good idea, Britney. Why [8]______(“you” + VERB) the fruit for the fruit salad?” At 3 o’clock the first guests began to arrive. And in the evening, when Britney’s older sister arrived with flowers and balloons, she saw that all the guests [9]______a lovely time, dancing, singing and playing games. Everyone [10]______at 8 o’clock -- all tired, but happy. It’s 9 PM now. Britney and her little brother Leo [11]______alone at home. Britney [12]______all of her presents of the party. But she knows there is still one more gift to come – the one from her parents. She [13]______it when they come home from work. She hopes it [14]______a little puppy because she [15]______dogs. Who doesn’t? VERB TENSES [1.5 points = 21/100] DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with a verb from the list – OR, supply your own verb – in the CORRECT FORM. BE CAREFUL about tenses, negatives, modals, etc.

ARRIVE DO FIND HAPPEN KILL KILL LEARN LEAVE MEET NEED PLEASE RING SEND TALK

When my friend Graham Browne phoned me at my office last week I [1]______(“very” + VERB) to hear his voice. “I [2]______much now” he said, “because I’m terribly frightened. I think someone is trying [3]______me. I [4]______your help.” “Graham” I said, “that’s crazy. Why would you think such a thing? And where are you calling from?” “Don’t ask me any questions,” he said. “[5]______me tonight at 10 o’clock in front of the Liberty Cinema.” Then the phone went dead. I worried all day long. It was impossible [6]______any work, so I [7]______the office early and walked around the city. I [8]______at the cinema at 9.45 and began waiting for Graham, but he never came. Early the next morning while I was still in the bed, the phone [9]______and a man said:”I’m Detective Eliot King from the New York Police Department and I [10]______that Graham Browne was a friend of yours.” ”That’s right, but why do you say was” I asked. [11]______(“something + VERB) to him? He [12]______dead behind the Liberty Cinema with a knife in his heart. We believe that he [13]______by his girl friend’s jealous husband, a man named Oscar White.” “How awful and sad” I said. “Graham knew that someone wanted him dead. He phoned and asked me for help. We were going to meet last night, but he didn’t come. And now he is dead.” “Yes, he is. And probably the police [14]______Oscar to prison. “I hope so” I said. “Have a nice day.” “Thank you, detective. You, too.” I added.

NOW AS MULTIPLE CHOICE PART THREE -- VERB FORMS DIRECTIONS: Read the following passages carefully and select the best verb form for each blank. Circle the letter of your choice. When my friend Graham Green phoned me at my office last week, I ___41___ very pleased to hear his voice. “I ___42___ much now,” he said, “because I’m terribly frightened. I think someone ___43___ me. I ___44___ your help.” “Graham,” I said, “that’s crazy. Why would you think such a thing? And where are you calling from?” “Don’t ask me any questions,” he said. “ ___45___ me tonight at 10:00 o’clock in front of the Liberty Cinema.” Then the phone went dead. I worried all day long. It was impossible ___46___ any work, so I ___47___ the office early and walked around the city. I ___48___ at the cinema at 9.45 and began waiting for Graham, but he never came. Early the next morning while I was still in bed, the phone ___49___ and a man said: “I’m Detective Eliot King from the New York Police Department and I ___50___ that Graham Green was a friend of yours.” “That’s right, but why do you say was” I asked. ___51___ to him?” “He ___52___ dead behind the Liberty Cinema,” said the detective, “with a knife in his heart. We believe that he ___53___ by his girl friend’s jealous husband, a man named Oscar White.” “How awful and how truly sad,” I said. “Graham knew that someone wanted him dead. He phoned and asked me for help. We ___54___ last night, but he didn’t come. And now he is dead.” “Yes, he is. And probably the court ___55 ___ Oscar White to prison for a very long time.” “I hope so,” I said. “Have a nice day.” “Thank you, detective. You, too.” I added.

41. a) became b) have been c) was d) got

42. a) can’t talk b) couldn’t speak c) shouldn’t talk d) wouldn’t speak

43. a) is trying to kill b) might have to kill c) is wanting to kill d) could be killing

44. a) am needing b) need c) had d) must

45. a) See b) Meet c) Come to d) Look at

46. a) doing b) making c) to make d) to do|

47. a) was out b) left c) went d) arrived

48. a) came b) arrived c) was` d) watched

49. a) called b) will call c) rang d) was ringing|

50. a) have been told b) once knew c) am thinking d) must say

51. a) Is something happening b) Did anyone do c) Has something happened d) What could happen

52. a) found b) was found c) became d) will be

53. a) was killed b) died c) was dead d) must be killed

54. a) went there b) were going to meet c) didn’t meet d) decided to

55. a) must want b) will send c) will take d) will bring NOW IN A DIALOGUE

PART II – VERB STORY [1.5 points each = 30/100] DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct verb from the list – OR supply your own verb -- and use it in THE CORRECT FORM. BE CAREFUL ABOUT ‘can’, ‘must’, etc. AND ABOUT tenses and negatives. be feed have mean want come have look after need want eat have love see work eat have love taste work

Frank is looking for a job at the zoo. He’s talking to the manager.

MANAGER: So, you [1] ______to work in the zoo. [2]______(“you” + “ever” + VERB) in a zoo before? FRANK: No, I haven’t but [3] I ______animals. I [4] ______a lot of pets. MANAGER: Pets [5] ______the same. Let’s see. [6] ______(“you” + “ever” + VERB) big cats? FRANK: Sure. I fed Chloe before I [7] ______here. She’s my Siamese cat. MANAGER: I [8] ______big cats, like tigers and lions. [9] ______(“you” + “ever” + VERB) tigers and lions? FRANK: Well, no. Never. But I [10] ______them many times here at the zoo. They look wonderful. I [11] ______(“always” + VERB) to have one. MANAGER: Hmm. What about snakes? [12] ______(“you” + “ever” + VERB) with snakes? FRANK: No, but I [13 +14] ______snakes. They [15] ______delicious. [16] ______(“you” + “ever” + VERB) a snake? MANAGER: Of course I haven’t. Now, I [17] ______any more time to waste on stupid questions. Goodbye. FRANK: But, please, I really [18] ______this job and I [19] ______the personal qualities. MANAGER: But you [20] ______the experience!!!