Verbs Exercise

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1. The song is based on an old folk tune.
2. The farmer was cheated when he bought a barren cow.
3. The balloon burst with a bang.
4. Good posture results from holding the backbone straight.
5. Abraham Lincoln came from an impoverished background.
6. Bacteria are in the air we breathe and in the food we eat.
7. The actress was known for her babyish temper tantrums.
8. Everyone should be aware of the dangers of smoking.
9. He said that he was waiting for Alice.
10. He said that he had found a job.
11. She said that she had been waiting for ages.
12. He said that he had never eaten meat.