Verb Usage
I (can/may) play the piano, but I can't play the tuba.
can
I began a conversation with my friend to get her option of the book.
to get
The little girl looked tired and hot after a long day at the zoo.
linking
Past of lay
laid
Jack will rent a car tomorrow.
future
Melissa, please (bring/take) this note to your teacher and bring me back her response.
take
One secret to happiness is to help others.
to help
Our local church is hosting a teen Bible study on Friday.
helping
Present of lie
lie
Bill ate a sandwich.
Past
I didn't go to break the pencil!
didn't mean to
David made plans for saving money for college.
saving
The stew smells appetizing.
linking
Past participle of lie
(have) lain
Heidi conducts surveys every Friday.
present
Carly wants through the door!
wants to go through
Watching from the windows, I saw the baby birds.
watching
Tanya grew marigolds around her vegetable garden.
action
Past of lie
lay
Jen will finish her paper tomorrow.
future
Will you please (rise/raise) the blinds.
raise
The newly painted desk made the whole room smell.
painted
The lookout sounded the alarm.
action
Present participle of lie
(am) lying
He wakes up at five in the morning!
present