identifying verb tense
The governor of Puerto Rico had decided in 1800 to link West to the Northeast.
Past Perfect
Past Progressive: To Future Perfect
I was studying for my exam when you called.
I will have studied when you call.
Identify if the highlighted verb is regular or irregular:
At the party, he regretted going upstairs.
Regular verb
Regular verb: Past Tense
I want that cookie.
I wanted that cookie.
The state of Texas spent many millions of dollars to construct the canal.
Past
Present: To Future
Over 3,000 miles of canals connect various bodies of water in North America.
Over 3,000 miles of canals will connect various bodies of water in North America.
Identify if the highlighted verb is regular or irregular:
Nuñez spoke in a higher tone due to the students bad behavior.
Irregular verb
Irregular Verb: Past Participle
We grew pineapples in our backyard.
We have grown pineapples in our backyard.
Merchants and sightseers have made the long, slow journey.
Present Perfect
Future Perfect: Future Perfect Progressive
It is difficult to use the canal all year because it will have frozen by the end of winter.
It is difficult to use the canal all year because it will have been freezing by the end of winter.
Identify if the highlighted verb is regular or irregular:
Galvin ate chicken for breakfast, lunch and dinner today.
Irregular verb
Irregular Verb: Past Simple (Change the sentence)
I slept on my mother's couch for a year.
Stays the same.
The flowers are blooming in the garden.
Present Progressive
Future Perfect: Present Progressive
Will a more efficient means for hauling large loads have made trucks obsolete in our lifetimes?
Are more efficient means for hauling large loads making trucks obsolete in our lifetimes?
Identify if the highlighted verb is regular or irregular:
Our tour guide greeted us joyfully before commencing the explanation.
Regular verb
Regular verb: Identify the base form of the verb in the given sentence.
I buried Giuliana's dead body, after she abandoned me to make the jeopardy alone.
Bury.