Chapter 7 – Verb Usage

Worksheet 7.5 (Emphatic Verb Tense) Name______________________________

A. Look at the verb phrase in bold in each sentence. Write present emphatic or past
emphatic to describe its tense.

1. Rhianna does not buy many new clothes. ___________________________

2. They did not work hard this year. ___________________________

3. Does Charles have good manners? ___________________________

4. I do need a new pencil. ___________________________

5. Did she turn her work in on time? ___________________________

6. We do hope the weather improves. ___________________________

7. Does Allen expect to get the job? ___________________________

8. He does not run slowly. ___________________________

9. You did not spend too much on those shoes. ___________________________

10. She did need glasses. ___________________________

B. Write your own sentences using the emphatic verbs listed below. The words in
parentheses tell how to use the emphatic verb forms.

1. do need (question)

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2. does eat (emphasis)

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3. did give (negative sentence)

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4. do play (emphasis)

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C. Complete each sentence by writing the form of the verb indicated in parentheses.

1. I _________________________ how to make dinner. (present emphatic of know)

2. Mom _________________________ fresh tomatoes! (present emphatic of serve)
3. He __________________________you before he left. (past emphatic of call)
4. Tamika _________________________ for the test. (past emphatic of study)
5. She _________________________ from the high board. (present emphatic of dive)
6. Dad _________________________ to our story. (past emphatic of listen)

Review (7.3)
D. Look at the underlined verb or verb phrase in each sentence. Circle present, past, or
future to describe its tense.

1. I do my homework every day. Present Past Future

2. We will eat roast beef for dinner. Present Past Future

3. They will play tennis tomorrow. Present Past Future

4. The pilot flies once a week. Present Past Future

5. It rained when we went to Seattle. Present Past Future

Review (7.3)
E. Look at the underlined verb phrase in each sentence. Circle present perfect, past
perfect, or future perfect to describe its tense.

1. My uncle had spoken to the Governor before. Present Perfect Past Perfect Future Perfect

2. We have taken this test already. Present Perfect Past Perfect Future Perfect

3. He had tried three times to open the door. Present Perfect Past Perfect Future Perfect

4. She has been happy all day. Present Perfect Past Perfect Future Perfect

5. Don will have finished that book by tomorrow. Present Perfect Past Perfect Future Perfect

Review (1.5, 3.2, 3.4, 4.4, & 5.5)

F. Diagram this sentence.

1. Mom and Dad have been preparing an extremely delicious dinner.

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Worksheet 8.3 (Conjunctive Adverbs) Name______________________________

A. Draw a line under each conjunctive adverb.

1. Our baseball team is undefeated; nonetheless, we practice daily.

2. The leader did not show up; thus, they cancelled the meeting.

3. There was no food in the cabinet; therefore, we went shopping.

4. I will weed the garden; meanwhile, you cut the grass.

5. She went to the store; however, she did not buy anything.

6. We do not go to ball games; instead, we watch them on television.

7. Everyone was tired; nevertheless, John continued his speech.

8. Jeff is the fastest runner on our team; indeed, he won first place.

B. Combine each pair of simple sentences to form a compound sentence. Use a

conjunctive adverb along with a semicolon and a comma to join the simple
sentences.

1. I will go. You can stay home.

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2. Bradley came to the game. He had to leave early.

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3. The movie was over. I went home.

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4. Mario left the house. He forgot his books.

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5. It might rain. You should bring your coat.

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C. Underline the conjunctive adverb in each sentence. Punctuate these sentences

correctly. Some sentences will require a semicolon and a comma. Some sentences
will require one or more commas.

1. Adam did not do well on the test furthermore he did not try.

2. Jim’s brother nevertheless is going with him.

3. He always loses his gloves therefore he keeps some in a pack.

4. I wanted to cross the pond the ice was too thin however.

5. Dad’s car however has new brakes.

6. You must know your password you cannot log on otherwise.

Review (7.4)
D. Write a sentence for each of the following verbs, using the forms indicated in
parentheses.

1. teach (present progressive)

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2. sleep (future progressive)

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3. smile (present perfect progressive)

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4. listen (past perfect progressive)

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Review (4.4, 4.7, 5.5, & 6.5)

E. Diagram this sentence.

1. My very good friend with long brown hair is extremely beautiful and unusually tall.

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