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correct present tense or past tense forms of the verbs in the
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The news of the armed military uprising ______ ( shake ) the
stability of the nation. |
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The stiff formal fashions for women in the Victorian age ______
( be ) cumbersome and uncomfortable. |
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The police department ______ ( still investigate ) the cause of
the massive collision on the highway this morning. |
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The rain ______ ( beat ) against the window panes and kept us up
all night. |
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In the 1950's, the prices of most commodities ______ ( be ) so
low that people today find them unbelievable. |
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He ______ ( now think ) of selling the shoe store because of
high rentals and poor sales. |
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A half-century ago, many people ______ ( scoff ) at the idea
that women would rise to positions of importance. |
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These days, Jeff ______ ( begin ) to be more aware of his
responsibilities. |
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My father ______ ( surprise ) everyone in the family last week b
organising a birthday bash for Mum. |
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Her unusual, traditional attire ______ ( stun ) the audience who
gasped in awe and admiration. |
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Answers |
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shook |
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is still investigating |
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beat |
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were |
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is now thinking |
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scoffed |
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is beginning |
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surprised |
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stunned |
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