Inglis
G. Fill in the blanks with verbs from the chart and explain why you chose them.
1. Yesterday, I cleaned my messy bedroom.
Reason: We use simple past with “yesterday.”
2. Mari has sat at her computer since 8 o’clock.
Reason: We use present perfect with “since” and a time expression.
3. We didn’t write a letter to the newspaper.
Reason: We use the base form after “didn’t.”
4. Last year, they around the world.
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5. Jim doesn’t have much money, so he a car yet.
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6. Now, Maria in the suburbs, but she works in the city.
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7. Mr. Todd and Ms. Smith math at this university for eight years.
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8. The students a break during the test last Friday.
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9. In France in 1999, Patti a lot of bread and cheese.
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10. My boss never me a present on my birthday.
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11. Ken video games for several hours.
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12. I didn’t finish my report because I a problem with my computer.
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