Structure 5

Structure 5

it is common in written expression question for the verbs to be formed incorrectly. Therefore, you should check the form of the verb carefuly.

Multiple Choice

Sarah___ on her math homework before dinner.

• worked

• worken

After BE, use the present participle or the past participle

the verb be in any of its form (am, is, are, was, were, be, been, being) can be followed by another verb. This should be in the Present Participle or the Past Participle form.

• The homework was do early. (should be was done)

• Tom is take the book. (should be is taking)

• The book was take by Tom. (should be was taken)

Multiple Choice

We are ____our homework.

• do

• doing

After will, would or other modals, use the base form of the verb

Whenever you see a modal, such as will, would, shall, should, can, could, could, may, might, or must, you should be sure that the verb that follows it is in its base form.

• The doctor may arrives soon. (should be may arrive)

• The students must taken the exam. (should be must take)

Multiple Choice

The machine may (clicks/click) off if it is overused

• click

• clicks

Multiple Choice

You should____ your teeth after every meal if possible.

• brushes

• brush

Multiple Choice

One of the least effective ways of storing information is learning____it.

• how repeat

• repeating

• to repeat

• repeat

Multiple Choice

Tom pretends_____.

• to cares

• to care

• caring

• curry

Multiple Choice

Unemployment ___ quickly in the metropolitan areas.

• is raising

• is rising

Multiple Choice

why don't you (lay/lie) down for awhile?

• lay

• lie

Problem with prepositions

Prepositions can be used two ways: in a literal way and in an idiomatic way.

• The boy ran up the hill. (Literal way)

• She went in the house. (Literal way)

• I call up my friend. (idiomatic way)

• He succeeded in passing the course. (idiomatic way)

RECOGNIZE INCORRECT PREPOSITIONS

• The game was called on* because of rain.

• I knew I could count in* you to do a good job.

• I don't think she's ever quite forgiven me of* getting her name wrong that time.

Recognize when prepositions have been omitted

• Can you wait* me after the game?

• I plan* attending the meeting.

Multiple Choice

 

Jacob reminds me (to/of) his father because he looks just like him.

• of

• to