Deck 15: Fixed-Form Helping Verbs and Verb Problems

Question 1

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
Drew is busy, but he ____________ help at the shelter once a week.

A) can
B) could

Answer 1

A

Question 2

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
After I looked at his lures, I __________ see that he was a serious fisherman.

A) can
B) could

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

A) I can't hardly see out the window.
B) I can hardly see out the window.
C) I can't see out the window.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

A) The carpenter can't find no hammers in the toolbox.
B) The carpenter can find no hammers in the toolbox.
C) The carpenter can't find any hammers in the toolbox.

Question 5

The first sentence in each set contains a two-part verb (to have and a past participle). The second sentence contains a fixed-form helping verb and a blank. Select the correct form of the main verb for the second sentence.
He has polished the brass. He should _________________ the brass.

A) polished
B) polish
C) polishes

Question 6

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs.
flying

A) to fly
B) to flies

Question 7

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs.
threw

A) to throwing
B) to throw

Question 8

The first sentence in each set contains a two-part verb (to have and a past participle). The second sentence contains a fixed-form helping verb and a blank. Select the correct form of the main verb for the second sentence.
Amos has bought a book. Amos could ________________ a book.

A) buy
B) buys
C) bought

Question 9

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

A) Grace said that she would let no one borrow her notes.
B) Grace said that she wouldn't let no one borrow her notes.
C) Grace said that she wouldn't let anyone borrow her notes.

Question 10

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
When you graduate, you ______________ find a good job.

A) will
B) would

Question 11

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
Juanita said that she ____________ give us a ride to the library.

A) will
B) would

Question 12

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
When I ate the pancakes, I __________ taste the buckwheat flour.

A) can
B) could

Question 13

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs.
said

A) to says
B) to say

Question 14

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
Before I register, I would like to know who __________ teach the class.

A) will
B) would

Question 15

The first sentence in each set contains a two-part verb (to have and a past participle). The second sentence contains a fixed-form helping verb and a blank. Select the correct form of the main verb for the second sentence.
We have picked the winners. We can __________________ the winners.

A) Pick
B) picks
C) picked

Question 16

The first sentence in each set contains a two-part verb (to have and a past participle). The second sentence contains a fixed-form helping verb and a blank. Select the correct form of the main verb for the second sentence.
Mr. Snow has paid his taxes. Mrs. Snow will _________________ his taxes.

A) pay
B) pays
C) paid

Question 17

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
Now that the conference is over, Tara _________ rest.

A) can
B) could

Question 18

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
Hans ___________ answer your question while I open the windows.

A) will
B) would

Question 19

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs.
reads

A) to read
B) to reads

Question 20

The first sentence in each set contains a two-part verb (to have and a past participle). The second sentence contains a fixed-form helping verb and a blank. Select the correct form of the main verb for the second sentence.
Clark has chosen Lois. Clark may ______________ Lois.

A) choose
B) chose
C) chooses

Question 21

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
Tomorrow Tom ________ give you a copy of his blueprints.

A) will
B) would

Question 22

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
Sean wanted to know whom Jeff __________ bring to the party.

A) will
B) would

Question 23

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs.
went

A) to gone
B) to go

Question 24

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

A) He doesn't want any trouble.
B) He doesn't want no trouble.
C) He wants no trouble.

Question 25

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs.
buys

A) to bought
B) to buy

Question 26

They have outlined their demands. They can ____________________ their demands.

A) outline
B) outlined
C) outlines

Question 27

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
We _________ attend the theater's grand opening at 8 p.m.

A) can
B) could

Question 28

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

A) Carmen won't trust anybody with her secret.
B) Carmen will trust nobody with her secret.
C) Carmen won't trust nobody with her secret.

Question 29

The plane has landed in Pittsburgh. The plane will _________________ in Pittsburgh.

A) land
B) lands
C) landed

Question 30

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
Before the car was fixed, Damian ___________ see the daylight through the floorboard.

A) can
B) could

Question 31

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
If you sit on the log, I __________ take your picture.

A) will
B) would

Question 32

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
My aunt asked if I ___________ babysit this evening.

A) will
B) would

Question 33

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs.
setting

A) to set
B) to sets

Question 34

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense will or the past tense would.
Hector knew that I ______________ practice if I had a clarinet.

A) will
B) would

Question 35

Ayash has plowed the field. Ayash may _________________ the field.

A) plow
B) plowed
C) plow

Question 36

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
The almanac says that you ___________ plant your bulbs today.

A) can
B) could

Question 37

Ellen has practiced flips for hours. Ellen could ___________________ flips for hours.

A) practice
B) practices
C) practiced

Question 38

Select the infinitive form of each of the following verbs.
contains

A) to contained
B) to contain

Question 39

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
My girlfriend ______________ practice law now that she has passed the bar exam.

A) can
B) could

Question 40

Select the sentence that contains a double negative.

A) Jon's glasses are so dirty that he can't see nothing.
B) Jon's glasses are so dirty that can see nothing.
C) Jon's glasses are so dirty that can't see anything.

Question 41

Select the letter of the verb that agrees with the subject.
Tom likes to (build, builds) skyscrapers with his Lego set.

A) build
B) builds

Question 42

Select the letter of the verb that agrees with the subject.
Jennifer (sing, sings) lullabies to her before bedtime.

A) sing
B) sings

Question 43

Select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense helping verb could for the blank in each sentence.
Heather knows that she ______________________ make good grades while attending the University of Texas.

A) can
B) could

Question 44

Select the correct past tense form of each verb. Some verbs are regular; others are irregular.
I ______________ (eat) all the tacos myself.

A) eat
B) eated
C) ate

Question 45

Select the correct past tense form of each verb. Some verbs are regular; others are irregular.
Kim___________________ (feel) better after finishing his math project.

A) feels
B) feeled
C) felt

Question 46

Select the correct past tense form of each verb. Some verbs are regular; others are irregular.
We _______________________ (move) from the Dominican Republic to New York when I was ten years old.

A) move
B) moves
C) moved

Question 47

Select the correct form of has or have and the past participle of the verb in parentheses.
Farmers _________________________ (plant) vegetable crops for centuries.

A) has planted
B) have plant
C) have planted

Question 48

Select the letter of the verb that agrees with the subject.
My car (need, needs) a tune-up.

A) need
B) needs

Question 49

Select the correct past tense form of each verb. Some verbs are regular; others are irregular.
The bee ________________________ (rise) from the flowerpot and flew out the door.

A) rose
B) rised
C) rise

Question 50

Select the correct form of has or have and the past participle of the verb in parentheses.
My grandfather _____________________________ (donate) $100,000 to the American Cancer Society over the years.

A) has donated
B) has donate
C) have donated

Question 51

Darrel thought he __________________________ have to get a second job when the bank increased his mortgage rate.

A) will
B) would

Question 52

Select the letter of the verb that agrees with the subject.
The butcher always (wear, wears) gloves when he is handling meat.

A) wear
B) wears

Question 53

Select the correct past tense form of each verb. Some verbs are regular; others are irregular.
Sarah _______________ (ask) her mother to be in the film.

A) asks
B) asked
C) ask

Question 54

Select the correct form of has or have and the past participle of the verb in parentheses.
Alain and Carol __________________________ (purchase) a new boat.

A) has purchase
B) have purchase
C) have purchased

Question 55

Select the letter of the verb that agrees with the subject.
Nathan (live, lives) in an apartment in the city.

A) live
B) lives

Question 56

Select the correct form of has or have and the past participle of the verb in parentheses.
Trevor's dog __________________________________ (bite) two people.

A) has bitten
B) has bit
C) have bited

Question 57

Select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense helping verb could for the blank in each sentence.
We ____________________ have sold our house in the city and moved to the country.

A) can
B) could

Question 58

Select the sentence written in the passive voice.

A) A vaccine for a rare disease was developed by Doctor Chan.
B) Doctor Chan developed a vaccine for a rare disease.

Question 59

Select the sentence written in the passive voice.

A) My roommate awakened me at 6:00 a.m.
B) I was awakened by my roommate at 6:00 a.m.

Question 60

Select the present tense helping verb will or the past tense helping verb would for the blank in each sentence.
Adam and Jenny know that they __________________ be able to buy their dream house next year.

A) will
B) would

Question 61

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
They _______ actually two good old, tried-and-true, low-tech items: a calendar and a To Do list.

A) is
B) are

Question 62

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
Whenever a paper is due, she __________ tasks like "Organize and outline ideas" and "Write first draft" beginning at least a week before the due date.

A) schedule
B) schedules

Question 63

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
When she arrived, Dr. Jacobs __________ her at the door with a smile.

A) greet
B) greeted

Question 64

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
No, they _________ . sophisticated electronic devices like iPads.

A) isn't
B) aren't

Question 65

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
Knowing she needed the assistance of Dr. Jacobs, the town veterinarian, she carefully ________ the small bird in a cage and leaves for the vet's office.

A) place
B) placed

Question 66

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
Experts in time management ___________ two tools to help students and others get organized and perform better.

A) recommend
B) recommends

Question 67

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
They carefully ________ the bird into her operating room and removed it from the cage.

A) bringed
B) brought

Question 68

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
She ___________ to make good grades so far, but she has never taken so many classes at the same time.

A) has managed
B) has manage

Question 69

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
For example, if _______________ on a Friday, she writes "Study for history test" on the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before that Friday.

A) a history test is had by her
B) she has a history test

Question 70

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
After thirty minutes of delicate work, Dr. Jacobs _________ able to mend the bird's torn wing.

A) was
B) were

Question 71

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
The frightened bird chirped the whole way across town as Muriel _________ quickly.

A) drived
B) drove

Question 72

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
She also uses a technique called "backward planning," which ________ recording all of the tasks she must complete prior to a due date.

A) involve
B) involves

Question 73

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
Then, every evening, she uses her calendar to create a list of things she must do the next day, and she _________off each item as she accomplishes it.

A) check
B) checks

Question 74

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
As Muriel inspected the wings of the injured bird more closely, she ________ that there was a slight tear on the top of the left wing.

A) notice
B) noticed

Question 75

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
Now, every time one of her teachers _________ a test, paper, or other assignment, Jada writes it in her calendar on the day it is due.

A) assign
B) assigns

Question 76

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
Her smile soon turned to concern as Muriel __________ to tell her about the small bird.

A) began
B) beginned

Question 77

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
Jada, for example, ________ that she will enroll in five different college courses this semester.

A) decide
B) decides

Question 78

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
They __________ fail.

A) rarely
B) rarely never

Question 79

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
Like Jada, many people ___________ out that they could accomplish much more when they use these time management tools.

A) are finding
B) finding

Question 80

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each blank, select the correct verb form.
She explained to Muriel how to care for the bird while it healed and _______ her that it would be two or three weeks before the bird flew again.

A) telled
B) told