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Irregular Verbs - Exercise 9

Directions: In the blank below each sentence, write the correct form of the verb in parenthesis. You may add auxiliary verbs. When you are finished, click the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.

1. A new well has been (dig) near the house.



2. Earlier in the day, Jose (drink) an entire quart of water.



3. The disease has (take) away much of his strength.



4. Someone has (steal) the mascot from the stadium.



5. She is (begin) to understand how the new computer works.



6. The paint had been fully (shake) by the store employee.



7. A neighbor has (ring) the doorbell.



8. The committee took two weeks but finally (choose) a new president.



9. After Jane lost her job ,she (come) to my house.



10. Because he was a quiet man, he (speak) only a few words.



             

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