Quiz For Action And Non-action Verbs Exercises

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    She __________(not, remember) the formulas that were taught in class.

    • Isn't remembering
    • Doesn't remember
    • Not remembers
    • Not remembering
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Prepare yourself to take this challenging quiz on action and non-action verbs. An action verb is understood as a verb that describes an action, like run, sprint, kick, sit, cry, fly, or think. Non-action verbs do not express an action, but they represent a state of being, need, opinion, sense, or preference. The quiz challenges your knowledge of this tricky difference. Through this quiz, you can test your current knowledge and even learn a bit more about these verb types. We hope you like this quiz and encourage you to share your score with friends. Get ready, and good luck!
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  • 2. 

    He __________(not, remember) my name.

    • Isn't remembers

    • Doesn't remember

    • Not remembers

    • Not remembering

    Correct Answer
    A. Doesn't remember
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "doesn't remember" because it follows the correct grammatical structure for the negative form of the verb "remember" in the present simple tense. In this sentence, the subject "he" is paired with the auxiliary verb "does" in the negative form "doesn't" and then followed by the base form of the verb "remember." This structure is used to indicate that the action of not remembering is a habitual or general characteristic of the subject.

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  • 3. 

    She __________ (look) unhappy.

    • Looks

    • Is look

    • Is looking

    • Look

    Correct Answer
    A. Looks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "looks". In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular, so we use the third person singular form of the verb "look", which is "looks".

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  • 4. 

    Gloria received a gift. She __________ (look) unhappy.

    • Looks

    • Is look

    • Is looking

    • Look

    Correct Answer
    A. Looks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "looks". In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular and the verb "looks" agrees with it. The present tense form of the verb "look" is used to indicate an ongoing action or a state of being. Therefore, "looks" is the correct form to use in this sentence to describe the unhappiness of the subject.

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  • 5. 

    Which question is correct?

    • What are you look for?

    • What are you looking for?

    • What do you looking for?

    • What you looking for?

    Correct Answer
    A. What are you looking for?
    Explanation
    The correct question is "What are you looking for?" because it follows the correct grammatical structure of a question in English. The subject "you" is followed by the auxiliary verb "are" and then the main verb "looking," which is in the present continuous tense. The preposition "for" is also used correctly to indicate the object of the search.

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  • 6. 

    He _______ (not want) to finish the work at the moment.

    • Isn't wanting

    • Doesn't want

    • Not wanting

    • Not wants

    Correct Answer
    A. Doesn't want
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "doesn't want" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "want" in the present tense for the subject "He" "Isn't wanting" is incorrect because it uses the wrong form of the verb "be." "Not wanting" is incorrect because it is missing the auxiliary verb "do." "Not wants" is incorrect because it uses the wrong form of the verb "want".

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  • 7. 

    Which question is correct?

    • What are you eaten?

    • What are you eating?

    • What have you eat?

    • What are you eat?

    Correct Answer
    A. What are you eating?
    Explanation
    This question is grammatically correct. It uses the present continuous tense ("are eating") to ask about an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. The verb "eating" is in the present participle form, indicating that the action is ongoing. This question is asking about the food or meal that the person is currently consuming.

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  • 8. 

    John _______ (not want) anything at the moment.

    • Isn't wanting

    • Doesn't want

    • Not wanting

    • Not wants

    Correct Answer
    A. Doesn't want
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "doesn't want" because it follows the standard English grammar rule for negating the verb "want" in the present tense. The auxiliary verb "does" is used to form the negative form of the verb, and "want" remains in its base form without the "-s" ending.

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  • 9. 

    He doesn't ____ (care) about that.

    • Is caring

    • Is care

    • Caring

    • Care

    Correct Answer
    A. Care
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "care". In this sentence, the verb "care" should be used in the present simple tense to match the subject "he". The singular form of the verb, "care" is the correct choice.

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  • 10. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • He is seem to be improving.

    • He is seeming to be improving.

    • He seems to be improving.

    • He seem to be improving.

    Correct Answer
    A. He seems to be improving.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He seems to be improving." This sentence is correct because it uses the verb "seems" to indicate that the subject "he" appears to be improving. The use of "seems" is appropriate in this context to express an observation or perception. The other options, "He is seem to be improving," "He is seeming to be improving," and "He seem to be improving," are grammatically incorrect as they do not follow the correct verb tense and structure.

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  • 11. 

    This perfume ---------- (smell) really floral.

    • Smelling

    • Is smelling

    • Smell

    • Smells

    Correct Answer
    A. Smells
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smells" because the sentence is in the present tense, and the subject "perfume" is singular. In the present tense, the verb "smell" needs to agree with the subject and take the "s" form for third-person singular subjects. Therefore, "smells" is the correct form of the verb to use in this sentence.

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  • 12. 

    Wait! You _____ (be) impatient right now.

    • Being

    • Are

    • Be

    • Are being

    Correct Answer
    A. Are being
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "are being" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present continuous tense. The sentence expresses an action that is currently happening, indicating that the person is currently being impatient.

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  • 13. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • He has been eaten since morning.

    • He has eaten since morning.

    • He has been eating since morning.

    • He is eat since morning. 

    Correct Answer
    A. He has been eating since morning.
    Explanation
    This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the idea that he started eating in the morning and is still eating at the time of speaking. The present perfect continuous tense "has been eating" is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.

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  • 14. 

    This food ---------- (smell) delicious.

    • Smelling

    • Is smelling

    • Smell

    • Smells

    Correct Answer
    A. Smells
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smells" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a singular noun "food". In English, the verb "smell" needs to agree with the subject in number, so it should be conjugated as "smells" for the third person singular subject.

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  • 15. 

    No one ____ (care) about that.

    • Is caring

    • Is care

    • Caring

    • Cares

    Correct Answer
    A. Cares
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "cares". In this sentence, the verb "care" needs to agree with the subject "no one", which is singular. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "cares".

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  • 16. 

    Which question is correct?

    • Is they come tomorrow?

    • Are they come tomorrow?

    • Are they coming tomorrow?

    • Are they comes tomorrow?

    Correct Answer
    A. Are they coming tomorrow?
    Explanation
    This question is grammatically correct. The subject "they" is followed by the auxiliary verb "are" to form the present continuous tense. The verb "coming" is the present participle form of the verb "come," indicating an action that is happening in the future (tomorrow). This question is asking about the future plans of a group of people.

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  • 17. 

    Which question is correct?

    • Where is you going?

    • Where is you go?

    • Where are you go?

    • Where are you going?

    Correct Answer
    A. Where are you going?
    Explanation
    This question is grammatically correct as it uses the correct subject-verb agreement. "You" is a second-person pronoun, and the corresponding verb "are going" agrees with the subject in both tense and number. Additionally, the question structure "Where + auxiliary verb (are) + subject (you) + main verb (going)" is appropriate for asking about someone's destination or intended direction.

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  • 18. 

    Which question is correct?

    • What does that hamburger tasting like?

    • What that hamburger tastes like?

    • What taste the hamburger?

    • What does that hamburger taste like?

    Correct Answer
    A. What does that hamburger taste like?
    Explanation
    The correct question is "What does that hamburger taste like?" This question follows the correct syntax and word order for asking about the taste of something. The verb "does" is used to form a question in the present tense, and "that hamburger" is the subject of the question. The phrase "taste like" is the correct way to inquire about the flavor of the hamburger.

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  • 19. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am going to the market yesterday.

    • I went to the market tomorrow.

    • I will be going to the market tomorrow. 

    • I will go to the market yesterday.

    Correct Answer
    A. I will be going to the market tomorrow. 
    Explanation
    This sentence is grammatically correct and expresses a future action (going to the market) that will occur tomorrow. The use of "will be going" indicates a planned or intended action in the future.

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  • 20. 

    Stop it! You _____ (be) stupid right now.

    • Being

    • Are

    • Be

    • Are being

    Correct Answer
    A. Are being
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "are being". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. "Are being" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present continuous tense when referring to the subject "you".

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  • 21. 

    How much _____ (cost) the jacket?

    • How much is cost the jacket?

    • How much is costing the jacket?

    • How much costs the jacket?

    • How much does the jacket cost?

    Correct Answer
    A. How much does the jacket cost?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "How much does the jacket cost?" This is the correct question structure to ask about the cost of an item. The verb "does" is used to form a question in the present tense, and "cost" is the correct verb to use when asking about the price of something.

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  • 22. 

    They ______ (not agree) with the new rules.

    • Am not agree

    • Not agree

    • Don't agree

    • Am not agreeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Don't agree
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "don't agree" because it is the appropriate negative form of the verb "agree" in the present tense. The sentence is expressing a disagreement with someone's statement or opinion, and "don't agree" is the correct way to convey this. The other options, "am not agree," "not agree," and "am not agreeing," do not follow the standard grammatical rules for negating the verb "agree" in this context.

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  • 23. 

    It _____ (rain) a lot during the match.

    • Is raining

    • Rained

    • Is rain

    • Raining

    Correct Answer
    A. Rained
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the verb "rain" is in the past simple tense, which indicates an action that occurred and was completed in the past. The subject "it" is followed by the past tense form "rained" to describe the action of raining during the match. This construction indicates that the rain occurred at a specific point in the past, and it emphasizes the completion of the action. Therefore, the sentence correctly communicates that there was a lot of rain during the match, using the appropriate past tense form of the verb "rain".

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  • 24. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am going to the city tomorrow.

    • I will go to the city yesterday.

    • I have been going to the city tomorrow.

    • I have gone to the city tomorrow.

    Correct Answer
    A. I am going to the city tomorrow.
    Explanation
    This sentence is grammatically correct and expresses a future action (going to the city) that will occur tomorrow. The use of the present continuous tense "am going" indicates a planned or intended action in the future.

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  • 25. 

    ______ (wear) you a hat sometimes?

    • Are you wear a hat sometimes?

    • Are you wearing a hat sometimes?

    • Do you wear a hat sometimes?

    • Do you wearing a hat sometimes?

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you wear a hat sometimes?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Do you wear a hat sometimes?" This is because the question is asking about a habitual action or behavior, which is expressed using the present simple tense. The verb "wear" is correctly used in the base form after the auxiliary verb "do" to form a present simple question. The word "sometimes" is used to indicate that the action is not specific to a particular time but occurs occasionally.

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  • 26. 

    ______ (wear) your new hoodie?

    • Are you wear your new hoodie?

    • Are you wears your new hoodie?

    • Do you wear your new hoodie?

    • Do you wearing your new hoodie?

    Correct Answer
    A. Do you wear your new hoodie?
    Explanation
    The correct sentence is "Do you wear your new hoodie?" This is a question in the present simple tense, asking about a habitual action or general truth. The verb "wear" is in the base form because it follows the auxiliary verb "do" in a question in the present simple tense. The question is asking whether the person regularly wears their new hoodie, and it is grammatically correct.

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  • 27. 

    Which question is correct?

    • Are you have a good time?

    • Have you a good time?

    • Are you having a good time?

    • Do you having a good time?

    Correct Answer
    A. Are you having a good time?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Are you having a good time?" This is the correct question because it follows the correct form of present continuous tense in the interrogative form. The verb "having" is used correctly with the subject "you" and the adjective phrase "a good time."

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  • 28. 

    It _____ (rain) a lot in January.

    • Is raining

    • Rains

    • Is rain

    • Raining

    Correct Answer
    A. Rains
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "rains" because the sentence is referring to a habitual action or a general truth. In this case, it is stating that it generally rains a lot in January. The present simple tense "rains" is used to describe such habitual actions or general truths.

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  • 29. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am promising to help you tomorrow.

    • I promise to help you tomorrow.

    • I am promise to help you tomorrow.

    • I going to help you tomorrow.

    Correct Answer
    A. I promise to help you tomorrow.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I promise to help you tomorrow." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the verb "promise" in the present tense to express a commitment or assurance to help someone in the future. The other options either have incorrect verb forms ("am promising" and "am promise") or use the phrase "going to" instead of "promise," which changes the meaning of the sentence.

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  • 30. 

    The teacher ______ (see) you every day in Grammar Class.

    • See

    • Seeing

    • Sees

    • Is seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Sees
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sees." In this sentence, the verb "see" needs to agree with the subject "teacher," which is singular. Therefore, we use the third-person singular form of the verb, which is "sees." This is an action verb. 

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  • 31. 

    The coach ______ (see) you every day on the soccer field.

    • See

    • Seeing

    • Sees

    • Is seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Sees
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "sees". In this sentence, the subject "coach" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form. "Sees" is the correct present tense form of the verb "see" for third-person singular subjects.

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  • 32. 

    The student ______ (thinking) hard about this question because he isn't sure what the right answer is.

    • Is thinking

    • Think

    • Is think

    • Thinking

    Correct Answer
    A. Is thinking
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is thinking." This is because the sentence is describing an ongoing action in the present moment. The use of the present continuous tense "is thinking" indicates that the student is currently engaged in the process of thinking about the question and is unsure of the correct answer.

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  • 33. 

    The man ______ (thinking) seriously about the question that has been asked to him.

    • Is thinking

    • Thinks

    • Is think

    • Thinks

    Correct Answer
    A. Is thinking
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is thinking" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment. The word "seriously" suggests that the man is putting effort into their thinking process, which further supports the use of the present continuous tense.

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  • 34. 

    Does he _____ (know) her?

    • Does he is knowing her?

    • Does he knows she?

    • Does he know she?

    • Does he know her?

    Correct Answer
    A. Does he know her?
    Explanation
    In the sentence, the correct form is "Does he know her?" This is a question in the present simple tense, and it follows the auxiliary verb "does". In questions using "does" in the present simple tense, the main verb is used in its base form, which is "know" in this case. The sentence is asking whether or not the subject (he) is acquainted with or has knowledge of the person referred to as "her". This construction is grammatically correct and is commonly used to inquire about someone's familiarity with another person.

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  • 35. 

    I ________(see) my doctor tomorrow.

    • See

    • Seeing

    • Am seeing

    • Sees

    Correct Answer
    A. Am seeing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "am seeing" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense and "am seeing" is the correct form of the verb "see" in the first person singular. It indicates that the speaker has a scheduled appointment with their doctor tomorrow.

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  • 36. 

    How much _____ (cost) the jacket?

    • How much is cost the jacket?

    • How much is costing the jacket?

    • How much costs the jacket?

    • How much does the jacket cost?

    Correct Answer
    A. How much does the jacket cost?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "How much does the jacket cost?" This is the correct question structure for asking about the cost of an item. The verb "does" is used to form the question in the present tense, and "cost" is the correct verb to use when asking about the price of something.

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  • 37. 

    How _____ (know) she?

    • How is she knowing?

    • How she knows?

    • How does she knows?

    • How does she know?

    Correct Answer
    A. How does she know?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "How does she know?" This is because when forming questions in the present simple tense, we use the auxiliary verb "do" to make questions with the subject "she". Therefore, the correct sentence structure is "How does she know?"

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  • 38. 

    Which sentence is correct?

    • I am having a party next weekend.

    • I going to have a party next weekend.

    • I am have a party next weekend

    • I having a party next weekend.

    Correct Answer
    A. I am having a party next weekend.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I am having a party next weekend." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the present continuous tense ("am having") to indicate a planned future event ("next weekend"). The other options contain errors in verb tense or structure.

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  • 39. 

    I ______ (not agree) with what you are saying.

    • Am not agree

    • Not agree

    • Don't agree

    • Am not agreeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Don't agree
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "don't agree" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "agree" in the present tense. The sentence is expressing a disagreement with someone's statement or opinion, and "don't agree" is the appropriate way to convey this. The other options ("am not agree", "not agree", "am not agreeing") do not follow the correct grammar rules for negating the verb "agree" in this context.

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  • 40. 

    The players _________ (have) a hard time keeping up with the tempo of the game. 

    • Have

    • Are have

    • Having

    • Are having

    Correct Answer
    A. Are having
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "are having". This is because the sentence is talking about the current situation or state of the players in relation to the match. "Are having" indicates that the players are currently experiencing or going through a difficult time with the match.

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  • 41. 

    Do you think the students ______ (have) a difficult time with this test right now?

    • Have

    • Are have

    • Having

    • Are having

    Correct Answer
    A. Are having
    Explanation
    The question is asking about the current situation, indicating that the students are currently experiencing a difficult time with the test. Therefore, the correct answer is "are having," which is the present continuous tense and accurately reflects the ongoing difficulty the students are facing.

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  • 42. 

    I ________(see) my doctor tomorrow.

    • Am seeing

    • Sees

    • See

    • Seeing

    Correct Answer
    A. Am seeing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "am seeing" because it is the present continuous tense form of the verb "see." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a future plan to visit their doctor. The present continuous tense is used to talk about planned future actions.

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  • 43. 

    Does he _____ (need) a new pair of shoes right now?

    • Need

    • Needs

    • Is needing

    • Needing

    Correct Answer
    A. Need
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "need" because it is the base form of the verb and matches the subject "he" in the sentence.

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  • 44. 

    Does she _____ (need) a book right now?

    • Need

    • Needs

    • Is needing

    • Needing

    Correct Answer
    A. Need
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "need" because it is the base form of the verb and agrees with the subject "she" in the present tense.

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  • 45. 

    What are the people _____ (smell)?

    • Smelling

    • Is smelling

    • Smell

    • Smells

    Correct Answer
    A. Smelling
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smelling" because it is the present participle form of the verb "smell" and is used to describe an ongoing action or state. In this sentence, "smelling" is used to indicate that the people are currently engaged in the act of smelling.

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  • 46. 

    These colors ______ (not look) good on this car.

    • Are not look

    • Doesn't look

    • Don't look

    • Are not looking

    Correct Answer
    A. Don't look
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "don't look" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "to look" in the present tense. The sentence is in the present tense and requires a negative form of the verb to match the subject "pants." Therefore, "don't look" is the appropriate choice.

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  • 47. 

    Which question is correct?

    • What is she plan to do?

    • What does she planning to do?

    • What is she planning to do?

    • What is she plans to do?

    Correct Answer
    A. What is she planning to do?
    Explanation
    This question is grammatically correct. It uses the auxiliary verb "is" to form the present continuous tense and the verb "planning" in its base form to indicate an action that is planned or intended to happen in the future. The structure "What + auxiliary verb (is) + subject (she) + main verb (planning) + infinitive marker (to) + verb (do)" is appropriate for inquiring about someone's future intentions or actions.

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  • 48. 

    What is the dog _____ (smell)?

    • Smelling

    • Is smelling

    • Smell

    • Smells

    Correct Answer
    A. Smelling
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smelling" because the question is asking for the present participle form of the verb "smell" to complete the sentence. "Smelling" is the correct form in this context.

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  • 49. 

    Then students don't _____ (think) that this chapter is easy.

    • Are thinking

    • Think

    • Are think

    • Thinks

    Correct Answer
    A. Think
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "think" because the sentence is in the present tense and "students" is a plural noun. Therefore, the verb should also be in the plural form, which is "think".

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Juliette is a middle school English teacher at Sacred Heart of Greenwich, Connecticut. Juliette earned a BA in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from Elon University and an MA in Teaching Writing from Johns Hopkins University. She holds a Classroom Teacher license from the Connecticut State Department of Education. Juliette possesses strong skills in English language arts, writing, editing, and literature study. She has a deep passion for working with young people and contributing to the education of America's youth in the classroom.

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