400 câu chia động từ tiếng Anh dành cho hs lớpp 9

Part 1: Give the correct tense of the
1. I (be) in Moscow in some month .
2. Linda ( leave) HoChiMinh city yesterday morning .
3. I (just meet ) my friends outside the hall .
4. He (ever drink ) whisky?
5. Father christmas ( bring ) presents to good children every year .
6. Look! The Sun (rise ).
7. The pupils ( not paint ) the school-gate yet.
8. There (be ) a lot of school-boys in the library last Sunday .
9. They (be) good teachers for a long time.
10.My father always (have) a short-rest after his lunch.
11.My parents (buy) a new house recently.
12.David (live) here since 1988.
13.The pupils must (write) this lesson in ink.
14.They (already know) one another.
15.I should (know) their trouble.
16.Yesterday (be) the first day of the new school-year.
17.We ought to (help) our parents every day.
18.My mother (have) to go now.
19.My brother often (watch) television in the living room.
20.She (cut) the lawn in the garden now.
21.He (read) a book at this time yesterday.
22.Up till now, he (not come) to visit my family.
23.Christopher Columbus (discover) American in 1492.
24.The Green (live) in this flat since 1990.
25.The children (begin) their studying at the age of six.
26.She is fond of (read ) books very much ,
27.We (wait) for the bus here since 8 o’clock.
28.If Peter (have) time, he’ll go to science club.
29.The young boy is interested in (play) tennis.
30.They (buy) that new house if they (have) enough money.

31.I knocked at the door while he (read) a book.
32.The eight form pupils enjoy (play) sports.
33.While she was going to the market, she (see) an accident. /
34.What may he (do) on his summer holiday?
35.Where the Pikes (go) next year?
36.He (need) to take an aspirin and (take) a rest in bed.
37.She is afraid of (tell) about herself.
38.The children (go) to the zoo several times.
39.Betty enjoys (watch) television.
40.She (go) to the shop every Sunday morning.
41.You'll come to school late if you (not get) up early.
42.I (see) him in the library yesterday morning.
43.The students are fond of (talk) about film.
44.Don't get on the bus while it (run).
45.My parents (not send) me any money since last month.
46.Leaves (fall) in autumn.
47.All of the students shouldn't (make) noise in class.
48.I don't know where my parents (be) yesterday.
49.We (visit) that pagoda in three days.
50.He needs (get) up early tomorrow.
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51.At the moment, we (do) our mathematics exercises.
52.They are afraid of (talk) to him.
53.People (use) oil lamps instead of electric lamps many centuries ago.
54.John and Jane are familiar with this topic.
55.When the teacher entered, the students (talk),
56.The Earth (move) around the Sun.
57.If you (finish) this exercise, you may go out for a walk.

58.When our school-year ends, we (go) for our holiday in Hue.
59.They (not decide ) what to do yet
60.Please (wake) me up if he comes.
61.They (do) their best to help her last night.
62.My elder sister (learn) French for 5 years.
63.He (be) to Paris three times.
64.We (not have) time to do it since I was ill.
65.You might (stay) up late tonight.
66.What does your mother intend (buy)?
67.Now we are in Hanoi, but we (live) in Canto before that.
68.I never (be) at the cinema because I am afraid of crowds.
69.When I got up this morning, The Sun (shine).The birds (sing).
70.There (be) no rain here for the last month.
71.I wish me (be) an engineer.
72.They wish they (can) drive a car.
73.He wants (live) on a farm with his parents.
74.She doesn't enjoy (play) tennis .She'd like (play) ping pong.
75.She wishes her (have) a new raincoat now.
76.My baby sister always (have) a bath every morning.
77.What shouldn't the children (drink)?
78.Now, he (give) the monkeys some bananas.
79.My father wants (buy) a house in the country-side.
80.Ben has just got rid of (drink) wine.
81.Miss Betty White is interested in (go) shopping.
82.Where you (travel) next summer holiday?
83.Tom would rather (be) early than late.
84.My parent’s want me (learn) English well.
85.I told her (go) to class on time.
86.I don't enjoy (play) football I’d rather (play) ping pong.
87.They'd rather (walk) than (go) by car.

88.Please (not touch) anything before he (come).
89.I new him when I (be) a child.
90.Jim asked his brother (repair) the toy for him.
91.Thousands of workers (take) care of young rubber trees in the plantation.
92.I wish I (have) a friend like you.
93.They often (plant) these trees in the rainy season.
94.He often (goes) swimming when he was young.
95.He always (take) care of his books
96.My teacher had me (do) this exercise.
97.Tom isn't old enough (work) with metal work.
98.His hair needs (cut) every month.
99.At school, the children had an opportunity (do) needle work.
100. If he (complete) this work, he may go.

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101. She would be very sad if he (not visit) her.
102. He talks as if he (does) all work himself.
103. She wishes her (have) a beautiful house now.
104. My parents had me (plant) some trees.
105. If I see a tiger, I (climb) up a tree.
106. My brother runs very quickly as if someone (run) after him.
107. He would send a greeting card if he (be) you.
108. He'd better (say) goodbye to his classmates.
109. If I met them, I (tell) the truth.
110. If I (be) a bird, I would fly to school.
111. I'd better (not go) there with you.
112. If he had free time, what he (do)?
113. You (ever see) films from Shakespeare's plays.

114. He (go) to England when he was sixteen.
115. My elder brother often (read) a book after lunch.
116. We (come) to see you if we had time.
117. Would you mind (lend) me your car? I want (get) to the airport before 9
118. By this time last week, I (visit) Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
119. Some animals (not eat) during the winter.
120. How long ago the Second World War (be)?
121. Leave me alone! I (work) .
122. What you (do ) when the thief appeared yesterday evening?
123. Our form teacher asks us (write ) a book report .
124. The electricity was out while we (watch ) television .
125. I'm sure my parents (come ) back home in an hour .
126. Be careful ! a car (come) .
127. If he (come) ,please (tell) me .
128. Where is Tom ? =>I don't know. I (not see) him this afternoon .
129. He (spend ) his free time (read ) books every day .
130. What your brother (do) in the evening ?=>He usually (play) card or (watch) television.
131. You (understand ) the problem now ?
132. she (not receive ) any leters from Mark yet .
133. How much you (save) since Christmas ?=> I (save )$5
134. The play (just begin ) .You are a little late .
135. The theatre is quite old .It (build) 100 years ago .
136. (Phone) the doctor if nyou (not feel ) well .
137. When I first met him , he (work) on my uncle's farm .
138. It would be nice to stay here I wish we (not have ) to go now .
139.I want (see) the house where he was born .
140. When I(see) him ,he (talk) to someone so he (not recognise ) me then.
141. John wishes he (be) Vietnamese .
142. I'm very happy (see) again ,Lan .
143We(go)school six days a week,but we(not have)lessons yesterdaybecauseIt'sSunday.

144. If pigs (have) wings . they (fly) .
145.You'd better(not sit) on the floor. It (not clean) since last Sunday. I must (do)it now
146.My father (stop) smoking 5 years ago.it means he (not smoke) for 5 years
147. I'm tired . I'd rather(not play) more.
148. i (not go) to his birthday party If he (not invite) me .
149 .Would you mind (open ) the door .I am very hot ?
150. I (wake) up last night whenI (hear) a strange noise.
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151. I(sing ) the song if I knew the words .
152. Oh, I (see) you once at Lan's party last month, but you (not talk ) to me .
153. Nothing ( do) since I moved here .
154. He wishes he (come) back to his motherland now .
155. Your daughter (grow ) a lot since I last saw her .
156. Do you feel like (go) to a film or would you rather (stay) at home ?
157. It was a nice day so I (decide) go for a walk .
158. I'm busy at the moment .I (do) my homework.
159. It's really difficult. Each of them (understand) the question a different way.
160. At last you are here .I (wait) for you for more than half an hour .
161. We (live) here for the last six months and have just decided to move.
162. The children like (read ) picture books .
163. Nobody else understans him as well as I (do) .
164. The Browns (live) in a new flat next month .
165. the children kelp (talk) about the funny clowns.
166. When I was young , I used to (get) up late .
167 . The long walk made me (get) so tired .
168. The man is used to (read) his newspaper in the morning .
169. May Day (be) held yearly in many countries.
170. Practice makes students (understand) their lesson clearly .

171. She is thinking of (study) English.
172. We could play tennis if it(be) fine.
173. If Nam (be) older, he would go to school alone.
174. We wish It (rain) a lot tomorrow.
175. They wish they (not have )to go to class today.
176. I wish you (be) with us next summer holiday.
177. She wishes she (have) enough time to finish her homework last night,
178. She earns her living by (sell) fruits.
179. What will you do when you (retire ) David?
180. my parents took me to Dalat when I (be) 10 years old.
181. If he (not speak) so quickly , you could understand him.
182. The teacher is used to (answer)students'questions.
183. The audience's requests made the actor (perform) once more .
184. Mr Green used to (live) in the country , but now he (live) in the town.
185. You look tired . you(work) hard .
186. You (ever work) in a factory? No, never.
187. It (rain) all day. I wonder when it (stop)
188. I (not receive) any answers from the university yet .
189. Tom is still watching T.V .He (watch) T.V all day.
190. The telephone (ring) for 2 minites .
191. Susan really loves this film . She (see) it four times .
192. I (see) her before she (see) me .
193. She (thank) him for what he (do) for her.
194. We (stand) up after we (have ) a good meal .
195 . When Tom (finish ) a book , he borrowed another .
196. Nobody (know) where he had gone .
197.My friend(say)goodbye to me the day before yesterday,but I (meet)him yesterday .
198. After they (buy ) tickets , they jumped on the train .
199. The Olympic games (take place0 every 4 years .
200. Was Tom at the party when you arrived ? => No , he (go) home.

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201.Peter (not clean ) his room for ten days.
202. Don't put the dictionary away, I (use) it.
203. I (invite) them to my birthday party yesterday ,but they decided (not come) .
204. We (close) our books before our teacher wrote the test on the blackboard
205. We wish our athletes ( win ) some gold medals next year.
206. If it hadn't rained yesterday, the football match (be) great fun .
207. He (phone) me if he know my number .
208. I would have read these books if I (have) more time .
209. What you (do) if the bus had been late ?
210. If you saw a snake, what you (do)?
211. He wishes he (watch) that programme last night .
212. She wishes she (have) a flat in the centre of the city now .
213. We wish you (enjoy ) the party last night .
214. if they'd known you were here , they 9come) sooner.
215. i wish I (know) about this matter yesterday .
216. Before the war ,my family (live) in the country-side.
217. I would have gone to your house last night if it (not rain) .
218. Every thing had been ready before the visitor (arrire) .
219. What a lovely dress ! I wish I (have) one like that .
220. you shouldn't wait for me if I (be) late.
221. I (feel) ill for some days and I think I should see a doctor .
222. he (not speak ) to her up till now .
223. While they (go) swimming , he was sunbathing on the beach .
224. The train (leave ) by the time we reached the railway station .
225. The child (die) before he was broughy to hospital .
226. Mr green (phon) the Bakers after they had sold their house.
227.I wish my coming examination (not be ) very hard .

228. My friend (have ) a new bicycle . I wish I (have ) one .
229. We didn't get tickets for the football match I wish I (get) them .
230. Would you mind if I (borrow) your bicycle without(ask) you.
231. I didn't know you were in hospital .If I (know) I (go) to visit you .
232. My father (be) in London now .He (stay) at the Park hotel .He always (stay) there
when he's in London .
233. I (not see) Tom for ages . when I last (see) him , he (try) to find a job in London .
234. He (wait) for his girl friend one hour ago.He still (wait)for her now.He(wait)for her
for an hour.
235.I had my brother(telephone) the bank .
236. My younger brother has his work (do) now .
237. He gets the mechanic (repair) this engine.
238. We don;t have them (clean) the floor for us .
239.Daisy is getting her hair (cut) tomorrow.
240. Peter told marry (turn) of the lights.
241. I think you have your hair (cut) .
242. Have you ever had your passport (steal).
243. She advised us not (go) out alone .
244. you'd better get someone (paint your house soon .
245. We asked a policeman (show) the way to the cinema .
246, They are bored with (do ) the same thing every day .
247. She enjoys (read) newspapers in her spare time .

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248. Tell me the reason why you (be) absent yesterday.
249. The young students are amused at (read) picture books in the library .
250. i always try (come) in quietly but they always hear me (go) upstairs.
251. I (meet) Nam yesterday while I (walk) down the street .

252. we'll have a new lock (make).
253. They (look) for the thief for some days but (not find) him yet
254. He asked his son(take) the telephone out of the room
255.At this time next month , all of us (sit) for your examination .
256. Jone told Mary (not close) the window.
257. (Not turn) off the lights ,please .
258. i asked my friend (read) the story aloud .
259. Do they know how often the bus (run) at night .
260. My friend,Tom and I ( know) each other for a long time .
261. The meal (be prepaired) in the diningroom now .
262. the students (study) for the exam now.
263. The manager already (leave) when I phoned .
264. if you kicked a dog, you(bite) .
265. After John (wash) his clother, he began to study.
266. I told them (not play) with fire .
267. Would you mind (close) the door?
268. They heard someone (walk) on the roof .
269. We wish the life in the world ( be ) happier .
270. It was late so we decided(take) a taxi home .
271.If we(play) better , we might have won .
272. She finally got used to (eat) Asian food .
273. Mrs Baker always (talk) to her children as if they (be) adults .
274. The old man asked his son (help) him (carry) this table .
275.MrPike (work)in the same place for twenty-five years and he is not planning (retire)
yet .
276. The children (make) a lot of noise now . I am afraid that they (wake) up my father ,
who (sleep) in next room .
277. For a long time since I saw Nam ,so I (see)him in town yesterday,I'm quite surprised .
278. My favourite football team (win ) a lot matches last season but they (not win) many
matches sofar this season .

279. You (recognize) her when you (see) her . She will be wearing a yellow hat .
280. I only (use) this pen once since the day I had it ( mend) .
281. As soon as they (phone) me .I shall let you know .
282. You (listen) to pop music when I (phone) you last night.
283. Oh! You look tired . => Yes, I (work) all night .
284. I (stay) with my parents at the moment , though I (have ) my Own flat .
285. We (not play) tennis together since last May
286. While he (write) a letter, the telephone (ring) .
287. Listen! Someone (knock) at the door .
288. i hope it (not rain) when the bride (leave) .
289. He generally (sing) in English but today he (sing) in French .
290. The Earth (cirvle) the Sun once every 365 days .
291. my husband (not come) home yet. He (never come ) home before midnight and last
night ,he (not get) in till two o'clock
292. They drank small cups of coffee after they (finish) dinner.
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293. He (learn ) English for two years now .
394. while I(walk)through the park with my girl friend ,jane, a man(snatch) her bag from
her hand and (run) away .I (can't) after him beacause it (be) too dark to leave her alone
295. he (be) very ill before he (die) .
296. When I (get) to the station , the train (already leave) .
297. I (ask) the price of the car but they already ( sell) it .
298. The teacher (give) us our copy books after he had corrected them .
299. Before Lan went out , she (finish) her homework .
300. I'm looking foward to (see) you .
301.try (forget) it , it wasn't worth worrying about .
302. would you mind (show) me how (learn) English.
303. tom suddenly felt an insect (crawl) up his leg.

304. Before I( come) here yesterday ,my father (advise) me (not cross) the street against
the red lights .
305. This student gets used to (prepare) his lesson carefully before (go) to school.
306. Sam (not mind) (work) at night .
307. It (take) him 30 minutes (wash) his clothes last Sunday.
308. We couldn't help ( laught ) when we (hear) what he (say) .
309. We (go) for a long summer holiday in a month .We (have) a good time (swim) in
the sea.
310. A lot of people (kill) by AIDS recently. And I wish nobody (die) any more.
311. The show just (begin). You are a little late .
312. More tourists (come) to this country if it had a better climate .
313. Oh ,That hat(make) him (laugh) funny.
314. I can't go out because I (not finish ) my homework.
315. They will never let him forget his debt .
316. She shouldn't behave as if she (be) my mother .
317. I work in a bakery , I'm used to (get) up very early in the morning .
318. The Soviet people(complete)their preparations before the OlympicGames took place
319.You look exhausted. =>Yes, I (play) tennis , and I (not play) for many years, so
I'm not used to it.
320.We (be) very tired last night because we (do) a lot of housework.
321.They soon knew that they (take) the wrong way .
322.I (wait) for him for an hour when you saw me.
323.I wish I (take) the trip to Halong Bay last summer .
324.Every day I see a crowd of people (wait) at the bus stop.
325.Before he let us (go) ,he made us (promise) ( not tell) anyone what we (see).
326.We (walk) for ten minutes when the car (stop) and the driver (offer) us a lift.
327.He (not go) out since he (have) his car ( steal) .
328.Ellan got marvin ( type) her paper .
329.When she (ring) the office yesterday morning , Tim already (go) out .
330.I advised him (stop) thinking about it .

331.We were all looking forward to (have) dinner together.
332.She usually (ask) her grandmother (tell) her that story .
333.The fi.lm on T.V last night was very sad . It (make) my mother (cry) .
334. He (not eat) anything for twenty four hours
335.When I first met him he (study) painting .
336.I (get) to the stadium at 7.45 ,but the games (start) at 7.30 .
337.The manager just (close) the store the moment before I (arrive) .
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338.When the alarm rang ,Frank (jump) out of bed quickly .
339.I saw a accident while I (wait) for you on this corner .
340.At 4 p.m yesterday ? Well I(work) in my office .
341When we see Mr Taylor tomorrow , I( remind) him of that .
342.The war (break ) out three years ago .
343.Up to now , George (do) good job in this class .
344.At present , that author ( write ) a history novel .
345.Light (travel) faster than sound .
346.He missed an exciting football match on T.V last night .He wished he (watch ) it.
347.I wish I (have ) more time to do this job .
348.We wish we (pass) next exam .
349.She wishes her father ( be) here now to help her .
350.He thinks that it (rain) tonight .
351.I wish I (be) a bird .
352.What do you think th children (do) when we get home .
353He (llose) his job last month and since then he (be) out of work.
354.he (visit) his friend yesterday and (find) that he (be) out .
355.Be quiet ! the baby (sleep) .
356.We must take an umbrella. It (rain) .
357.This is the worst storm i ever( have) .

358.The house was quiet when I (get) home .Everyone (go) to bed.
359.If I (be) you , I (refuse ) his invitation.
360.Up to now , Professor Williams (give) our class 5 tests .
361.Duringthe last few weeks , I (be) very busy .
362.He (write) a novel for the last two years but he is not finished it yet.
364.She was late because she (have) an accident .
365.We (live) here for the last six months , and have just decided to move.
366.What would you do if I (go) away ?
367.Last night < the fire ( break) outwhen everyone (sleep) .
368.I (wait) for him since 8 o'clock but he (not come) yet.
369.Is Mr Green used to (drive) a tractor ?
370. As soon as she (arrive) at school, the children will begin cheering.
371Writing letters (make) her happy .
372As a young man , he (be) a sailor and he (like ) talking about those days .
373.It is 2 years since I last (play) the piano .
374.How often do you have your car (wash)?'
375.I suppose we( make) up our mind whom we are going to elect before the meeting .
376.My family (be) very happy with that news yesterday .
377.None of the students (finish ) the exam yet .
378.There(be) only a few people at the meeting lasdt night .
379.Exercise (improve ) your body and your mind .
380.You can use my phone if yours (not work) .
381.The police (look ) for the criminal now ?
382.A lot of money ( spend) on advertising every year .
383.Excuse me , but you sit in my place .
394.When I (be) a child I wanted to be a doctor .
385.You (stay) at home tonight
386.Tom (meet) Mary in 1985 and they (be) good friends since then .
387.He told me that he ( meet ) me at the airport the next time I came .
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388.The leaves (fall) from the trees when Autumn (come) .
389.When he ( receive ) the photographs , he will show them to you .
390Almost everyone (leave ) for home by the time we ( arrive) .
391.I (not send) the letter until I hear from you .
392.I (go) to school yesterday morning when I ( see) him .
393.At three o'clock yesterday morning , Ann (study) English
394.He told me he (be) ill since he returned from abroad
395.I'll wait until you (finish) your letter .
396.I (phone)you at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning .Will that be all right ?
=>At 7.00? I (eat) out with my boss .
397.You (look) for George ? I think he (read) in the library.
398.The car isn't here today because Dick (use) it . He generally (use) the bus , but the
drivers are on the strike .
399.She (tell) me her name after I (ask) her twice .
400.I refuse (wait) here in the cold .
401.You should try (wear) any shirts you want to buy .
402.He used to fall asleep without (take ) his shoes off .
403.I'd love (have) a coat like that .
404.I intend (tell) her what I think .
405.Every hour I stop work (have ) a little rest .
406.Whenever a teacher ( enter ) the classroom , students stand up .
407.I didn't want to meet Paul ; so when he entered the room I (leave) .
408.I (make ) a cake when the light went out , I (have) to finish it in the darkness .
409.He had a bad fall while he (repair) his roof .
410.When I arrived at the meeting , the first speaker just (finish) speaking .
411.Who you (talk) to on the phone as I come in ?
I talked to Mr Pitt
412.Students stopped (make ) noise when the teacher came in .

413.Ann likes (cook) but hates ( wash) up .
414.He'll try (not make ) the same mistake again .
415.Would you mind (buy) me a newspaper?
416.I hate him (make) friends with them .
417.Did you remember (phone) Ann ? => Oh ,no , I comepletely forgot it ..
418.Remember (do) these English exercises before going out with your friends .
419.My father really must stop( smoke ) .He is in poor health now .
420.If I had taken your advice , I (have ) a better life .
421.I'll tell you as soon as I (know) .
422.I (be) happy when this job is finished .
423.When it stops raining I think I(do) some gardening .
424.It is easier (learn) a subject by (read) books than by ( listen) to lectures .
425.The children were made (work) yesterday .
426.Look ! the bus (come) , I ( not want) to miss it .
427.They arrrived here late the train(leave) .
428.I (wait) in the schoolyard until you come .
429.If he reads in bad light , his eyes (ruin) .
430.She behaves as if she (be ) a baby .
431.It's time for us (go) .
432.George (fall) down from the ladder while he (paint) the ceiling .
433.You (telephone ) for ages .You (finish) ?
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434.Since he (buy ) a car , he (drive) to work every day .
435.You look very thoughful. What you (think ) about ?
436.Tom (not go) out since he (fail) in his exam.
437.When we came , the film ( show) for twenty minutes .
438.She will phone you as soon as she (come) back .
439.I (read ) a book you gave me for a week , but I (not finish) it yet .

440.Now I am sitting in class and learning English . This time tomorrow I ( sit) and
(learn) English ,too .
441.If my bike (not break) down , I would catch him .

Verbform
Use the correct form of verbs in brackets.
The hunters expected (be paid) for the snakes they caught.
After (spend) two days (argue) about where to go for their holidays.
They decided (not go) to the cinema.
I was just about (leave) the office when the phone rang.
I can't get my car (start) on cold moening.
Did he manange (carry) the table upstairs?
Don’t forget ( take) a camera with you.
It would be not good (ask) Tom (do) that work.
I saw Paul (watch) television when came to see him.
I don’t mind (travel) by bus.
There is no point in (arrive) half an hour early.
It's no use (ask) children to work harder.
Let's go (fish) today. There's nice wind.
After (spend) a week in that place, he decided to come back immediately.
Bill couldn’t stand (see) anyone (sit) round all time.
He has admited (steal) his friend's car.
(call) early, I found her at home.
I see him (pass) my house everyday.
The grass needs (cut)
She saw him (change) the wheel
I found a tree (lie) across the road.
I wasted hours (look) for this book.
Pardon me for (be) late. It is very kind of you ( wait) for me
I still remember (hear) her (sing) this song.

Try (finish) it . It is no use (complain)
I distinctly remember (pay) him. I gave him two dollars
The statue (break) while it (move) to another room in the museum.
If only he (know) then that the disease was curable
The teller was made (lie) down on the floor
You risk (lose) your money when you put it into that business
It is difficult to get used to (eat) with chopsticks
I prefer (drive) to (be driven)
Would you mind (lend) me $ 5. I forgot (cash) a cheque.
I’ll never forget (meet) her years ago.
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She was made (pay) back the money.
He described the accident as if he (see) it himself
Had he learnt the poem, he (tell) her about it
He resents (be)(tell) what(do).
Cant you see that I’m busy (write)?
This palace (say)(build) in three years.
It’s no good (write) to him. he never anwsers letters. the only thing (do) is (go) and (see)
him.
I will ring the bell one more. if he (not answer),I think he must( go) out
Hardly I (arrive) when a quarrel broke out
How you (get) on at school ?
Hardly he (take) up the book when the phone (ring)
Coming into the room he (see) Mary where he (leave) her.
I don’t like (treat) as if I (be) a child.
They (see) to go out three times a day.
I shall never forget (see) her for the first time.

Choose the correct verbs
Neither Bill nor Mary (is/ are) going to the play tonight.
Anything (is/are) better than going to another movie tonight.
Skating (is/ are) becoming more popular everyday
A numbers of reporters (was/ were) at the conference yesterday.
Everybody who (has/ have) a fewer must go home immediately.
Your glasses (was/ were) on the bureau last night.
There (was/ were) some people at the meeting last night.
The committee (has/have) already reached a decision
A pair of jeans (was/ were) in the washing machine this morning.
Each student (have/has) answered the first three questions
Either John or his wife (make/makes) breakfast each morning.
The crowd at the basketball game (was/ were) wild with excitement.
A pack of wild dogs (has/have) frightened all the ducks away.
The jury (is/ are) trying to reach a decision.
There (have/has) been too many interruptions in this class.
Every elementary school teacher (has/have) to take this exammination.
Neither Bill nor his parents (have/has) seen this movie before.
The teacher decided ( accepting/ to accept) the paper.
They appreciate (to have/ having) this information.
His father doesn't approve of his (going/ to go) to Europe.
We found it difficult (reaching/ to reach) a decision.
Donna is interested in (to open/ opening) a bar.
George has no attention of (to leave/ leaving) the city now.
we are eager ( to return/ returning) to school in the fall.
You would better off (buy/ buying) this car.
She refused ( to accept/ accepting) the gift.
Mary regrets (to be/ being) the one to have to tell him.
George presented (to be/ being) sick yesterday.
Hennry shouldn’t risk (to drive/ driving).

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He demands (to know/knowing) what is going on.
She is looking forward to( return/ returning) to her country.
There is no excuse for (to leave/ leaving) the room in this condition.
Gerald returned to his home after (to leave/ leaving) the game.
Wouldn’t you prefer to be (lying/ laying) on the beach right now instead of seating in this
class?
When Alex (lay/ laid) down to take a nap, he ended up sleeping for the whole afernoon.
Where are my keys? I (lay/laid) them here on the desk 5 minutes ago.
Dr Singh (hung/hanged) his diploma from medical school on the wall in his office
Canada (lies/ lays) to the north of the United States.
John , along with twenty friends, (is/are) planning a party.
The picture of the soldiers (bring/ brings) back many memories
The quality of these recordings (is/are) not very good.
If the duties of these officers (isn't / aren't ) reduced, there will not be enough time to finish
the project.
The effects of cigarette smoking (have/ has) been proven to be extremely harmful.
The use of credit cards in place of cash (have/has) increased rapidly in recent years.
Advertisements on television (is/are) becoming more competitive than ever before.
Living expenses in this country, as well as in many others,(is/are) at an all time high.
Mr John, accompanied by several members of the committee , (have/ has) proposed some
changes of the rules.
Wouldn't you prefer to be (lying/ laying) on the beach right now instead of seating in this
class?

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