Verb Phrases

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People in Indiana are always talking about basketball!

• are always

• are always talking

• are talking

• always talking

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Well, you should see the trophies at Indiana University.

• should

• see

• should see

• see the trophies

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The state has long been known for its basket ball teams.

• has long

• has long been

• has been known

• has long been known

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My sister’s team could be playing in the semifinals this year.

• could

• could be

• could be playing

• be playing

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I haven’t been practicing my jump shot.

• haven't been practicing

• haven't been

• been

• been practicing

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An interview with a professional team might be exciting.

• might

• might be exciting

• might be

• be exciting

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The game of basketball was invented in 1891.

• was invented

• was

• invented

• was invented in 1891

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Wasn’t the game developed by a physical education instructor?

• Wasn't

• Wasn't the game

• Wasn't developed

• developed

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The new game was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets.

• was played

• was

• played

• was played with

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Didn’t the first basketball team have nine players?

• Didn't the

• Didn't have

• basketball team have

• have