5212 regular past tense verbs

Evaluated – manufactured – negotiated – scheduled – handled
– predicted – displayed – analyzed – recommended – charged
– inspired – doubled – supported – satisfied – effected –
collaborated – increased – launched – executed – applied
Fill in the gaps with correct verbs from the box.
1. These tools were ______________________ in Japan.
2. The police ______________________ me for speeding last night.
3. The amount of costumers have been ________________ over the last
couple of years.
4. The plan was _________________ by the top of the company.
5. They have __________________ the idea for several years.
6. My wife has _________________ for the job and got it!
7. All managers were _________________ after the agreement.
8. The basic idea was ______________ back in 1973.
9. The concert was ________________ in August but it was postponed
till an unknown date.
10. He had already __________________ that this would happen.
11. The government has ___________________ for two weeks without a
positive result.
12. The criminal was ___________________ for a triple murder that he
had committed.
13. The 9-11 attack has _________________ all citizens of New York.
14. He _______________ with the enemy for many years.
15. The company has _________________ their yearly income.
16. Many classical musicians are _______________ by Beethoven and
Bach.
17. Bush has _________________ himself as leader but he totally failed.
18. Investigators _______________ the confession of the cold blooded
murderer.
19. This hotel was _______________ by other travelers who have been
there.

20.The patients were __________________ with care by the surgeons.


Answer key
1. manufactured
2. charged
3. increased/doubled
4. evaluated/launched/supported
5. supported
6. applied
7. satisfied
8. launched
9. scheduled
10. predicted
11. negotiated
12. executed
13. effected
14. collaborated
15. doubled
16. inspired
17. displayed
18. analyzed
19. recommended
20.
handled