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| Introduction | ||
| Demonstrate Effective Word Choice | ||
| Employ Effective Sentence Structure | ||
| Observe Standard Practices for Grammar and Usage | ||
| Use Standard Verb Forms | ||
| Maintain Subject/Verb Agreement | ||
| Assure Agreement Between Pronoun and Antecedent | ||
| Use Proper Case Forms for All Pronouns | ||
| Maintain a Consistent Point of View | ||
| Use Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly | ||
| Avoid Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tenses | ||
| Make Logical Comparisons | ||
| Conform to Conventions of Standard American English | ||
| Sample Writing Tests | ||
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Follow Standard American English Grammar and Usage
Use Standard Verb Forms
The principal parts of a verb are different words. For example, the verb "do" has "do," "did," and "done" as its principal parts; the three words are used correctly in the following sentences.
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I do my work now. This is the verb's present tense.
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I did my work in the past. This is the verb's past tense.
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I have done my work every day. This is the verb's past participle.
When the principal parts of a verb are not easily recognized, it is suggested that three sentences of the forms shown below be written. A handbook or dictionary will also list the principal parts of a verb.
I ____________ now. (present tense)
I ____________ in the past. ( past tense)
I have ___________ every day. (past participle)
1) Find the principal parts of the verb "drive" by filling the blanks below. When you are finished click here.
I ____________ now. (present tense)
I ____________ in the past. ( past tense)
I have ___________ every day. (past participle)
2) Find the principal parts of the verb "go" by filling the blanks below. When you are finished click here.
I ____________ now. (present tense)
I ____________ in the past. ( past tense)
I have ___________ every day. (past participle)
3) Find the principal parts of the verb "be" by filling the blanks below. When you are finished click here.
I ____________ here now. (present tense)
I ____________ here in the past. ( past tense)
I have ___________ here every day. (past participle)
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