Quiz For Action And Non-action Verbs Exercises

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

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The correct answer is "doesn't remember" because it follows the correct grammatical structure for negating the verb "remember" in the present tense. The auxiliary verb "does" is used to form the negative form of the verb, and "remember" remains in its base form without the "-s" ending.

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Quiz For Action And Non-action Verbs Exercises - Quiz

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,... see moresit, 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.

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.

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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.

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

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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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6. Which question is correct?

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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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7. Which question is correct?

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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.

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.

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

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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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11. Which sentence is correct?

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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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12. Wait! You _____ (be) impatient right now.

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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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. They ______ (not agree) with the new rules.

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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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22. It _____ (rain) a lot during the match.

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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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23. How much _____ (cost) the jacket?

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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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24. Which sentence is correct?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

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

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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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30. It _____ (rain) a lot in January.

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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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31. Which sentence is correct?

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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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

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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37. How much _____ (cost) the jacket?

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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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38. How _____ (know) she?

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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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39. Which sentence is correct?

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

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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. I ________(see) my doctor tomorrow.

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

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

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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?

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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)?

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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.

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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?

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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)?

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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.

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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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50. These pants ______ (not look) good with this shirt.

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The correct answer is "don't look" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "to look" in the present tense. Since the subject is "pants," which is plural, we use the plural form of the verb "don't."

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51. Which question is correct?

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The correct question is "Why are you behaving like this? You are not your normal self." This question is grammatically correct and uses the present continuous tense ("are behaving") to ask about the person's current behavior. It also acknowledges that the person's behavior is not usual or normal.

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52. The students _____ (think) that this test is too easy.

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The correct answer is "think" because the verb "think" should be used to match the subject "students," which is plural. The present simple tense is appropriate in this context to indicate a general truth or habitual action.

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53. I _______ (see) him now. He just touched the ball.

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The correct answer is "see" because the sentence is in the present simple tense. The verb "see" is used to describe an action that is happening now, in the present moment. The other options ("am seeing," "am see," and "seeing") are not grammatically correct in this context.

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54. Yuck! The soup tastes terrible.

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The statement "Yuck! The soup tastes terrible" indicates that someone is expressing their dislike or disgust towards the taste of the soup. This is a non- action verb because it involves expressing an opinion or feeling about something, in this case, the taste of the soup.

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55. I _______ (see) her now. She's just coming along the road.

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The correct answer is "see" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "I" is performing the action of seeing "her" in the present moment.

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She __________(not, remember) the formulas that were taught in class.
He __________(not, remember) my name.
She __________ (look) unhappy.
Gloria received a gift. She __________ (look) unhappy.
He _______ (not want) to finish the work at the moment.
Which question is correct?
Which question is correct?
John _______ (not want) anything at the moment.
He doesn't ____ (care) about that.
This perfume ---------- (smell) really floral.
Which sentence is correct?
Wait! You _____ (be) impatient right now.
Which sentence is correct?
This food ---------- (smell) delicious.
No one ____ (care) about that.
Which question is correct?
Which question is correct?
Which question is correct?
Which sentence is correct?
Stop it! You _____ (be) stupid right now.
They ______ (not agree) with the new rules.
It _____ (rain) a lot during the match.
How much _____ (cost) the jacket?
Which sentence is correct?
______ (wear) you a hat sometimes?
______ (wear) your new hoodie?
Which question is correct?
The teacher ______ (see) you every day in Grammar Class.
The coach ______ (see) you every day on the soccer field.
It _____ (rain) a lot in January.
Which sentence is correct?
The student ______ (thinking) hard about this question because he...
The man ______ (thinking) seriously about the question that has been...
Does he _____ (know) her?
I ________(see) my doctor tomorrow.
I ______ (not agree) with what you are saying.
How much _____ (cost) the jacket?
How _____ (know) she?
Which sentence is correct?
The players _________ (have) a hard time keeping up with the tempo of...
I ________(see) my doctor tomorrow.
Do you think the students ______ (have) a difficult time with this...
Does he _____ (need) a new pair of shoes right now?
Does she _____ (need) a book right now?
What are the people _____ (smell)?
These colors ______ (not look) good on this car.
Which question is correct?
What is the dog _____ (smell)?
Then students don't _____ (think) that this chapter is easy.
These pants ______ (not look) good with this shirt.
Which question is correct?
The students _____ (think) that this test is too easy.
I _______ (see) him now. He just touched the ball.
Yuck! The soup tastes terrible.
I _______ (see) her now. She's just coming along the road.
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