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Simple past or past participle

February 11, 2016 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using the simple past or past participle form of the verb.

1. It has been years since I last ………………… him.

Correct! Wrong!

2. She has ………………. better days.

Correct! Wrong!

3. Marathi is ………………….. in the Deccan.

Correct! Wrong!

4. The inscription has ..................... away in several places.

Correct! Wrong!

5. The country is …………………. by factions.

Correct! Wrong!

6. In a fit of rage, she ………………… up the letter.

Correct! Wrong!

7. He ……………….. for his life.

Correct! Wrong!

8. You look as if you ……………….. all the way home

Correct! Wrong!

9. We could not have ……………….. a better day for the drive.

Correct! Wrong!

10.The old beggar was ………………… by a mad dog.

Correct! Wrong!

 

Answers

1. It has been years since I last saw him.

2. She has seen better days.

3. Marathi is spoken in the Deccan.

4. The inscription has worn away in several places.

5. The country is torn by factions.

6. In a fit of rage, she tore up the letter.

7. He ran for his life.

8. You look as if you ran all the way home.

9. We could not have chosen a better day for the drive.

10. The old beggar was bitten by a mad dog.

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