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14. She (walk) walked yesterday, but I had gone (go) before then.
15. If he is (go) going to the post office later, give (give) him this letter,
please. Present progressive for the future + command form (always
v1).
16. Because they had (break up) broken up their companies, the competi-
tors got (get) most of the profits. Past perfect (v3) + simple past (v2)
17. What I (want) wanted to see was the success of all of the students.
18. Although I had not (see) seen him, I knew (know) then that he was
in town.
19. Because they were (go) going so slowly, the meteor overtook (over-
take) them in a matter of seconds. Past progressive + simple past.
20. After you had (give) given me the green light, I (send) sent your let-
ter to the boss. Remember: Past perfect before simple past.
21. What bothers me is that as you are (get up) getting up, I will be (go)
going to bed. Two actions are happening at exactly the same time
for a duration in the future.
As indicates duration.
22. Not knowing the truth is what had (give) given me the problem
before you finally (tell) told me. Past perfect is prior to simple past.
23. I had lent (lend) him money far in advance.
In advance suggests the
simple past, and prior to that must be past perfect.
24. Too much responsibility always (cause) causes problems with irre-
sponsible tenants.
Always indicates repeated action; therefore, sim-
ple present is mandatory.
25. Since you will be (arrive) arriving early, could I (impose) impose
on you for a ride? Future progressive to indicate simple future +
modal +v1.

my reunion. (must, should
, could, would)
3. _____I actually register my car? (must
, should, can, had better)
4. _____you let me borrow your pen? (should, could
, may)
5. The boy said, “Do I _____wear this tie?” (need, must, have to
, bet-
ter)
6. You_____have the doctor check you over every year. (must, should
,
need, might)
7. Everyone _____eat a balanced diet, although most do not. (must,
shall, might, ought to
, may)
8. I_____go to the movie if I had enough money. (can, should, will,
would
)
9. _____a teacher allow the students to cheat on a test? (can, could,
should
, must)
10. The man thought he _____(could, would
, will, can) have fame and
glory if he _____(shall, will, would, could,
might) only get to the top
of the mountain.
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Adjectives

1. The written word is a powerful weapon.
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2. The work is completed.
3. The boy is tir
ed.
4. The une
xercised muscle loses its strength.
5. The boiling
water is very hot.
Explanation
1. Written is the adjective. By examining the word, we know that write
is the verb, and written is the perfect form (third form).
2.
Complete is the verb. This is a regular verb, which may or may not
make it difficult to recognize the part of speech that it is in the sen-
tence. However, if we look at the verb
is, we know that is means
present tense, and simple past and present tense may not go togeth-
er at the same time. Therefore,
completed must be an adjective in this
sentence.
3.

Verbs as Adjectives:
Past Participle
Regular verbs take -ed:
The boiled water was hot.
The endanger
ed bull charged.
The embitter
ed debate turned violent.
Irregular verbs take -en, -t, and some change in the middle to u:
The broken warrior was returned to his camp.
The written
word is powerful.
The word spok
en was like dynamite.
The promise k
ept is like money in the bank.
The swept
floor looked very impressive.
The song sung
is the best kind.
The run
race is the best kind, too.
Present Participle
The fighting dogs were apprehended.
The leader was astonishing
.
The astounding
news caught me off guard.
These participles can be confusing if you have a simple con-
struction of S–helping verb–MV (present participle). Ex: