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Writing
 
0007 Role of Audience and Purpose
 
0008 Idea Development, Fluency, and Organization
 
0009 Writing that Effectively Communicates Intended Messages
 
0010 Apply Revision Strategies
 
0011 Standard Writing Conventions
Standard Use of Verbs
Standard Use of Pronouns
Standard Use of Modifiers
Punctuation
Capitalization
Spelling
Fragments and Run-On Sentences
 
Practice Writing Tests
 
0012 Prepare an Organized, Developed Composition
 

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0011 Recognize the Use of Standard Writing Conventions

Understand the Standard Use of Verbs

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.

  • I do my work now. This is the verb's present tense.

  • I did my work in the past. This is the verb's past tense.

  • 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 in 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 in 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 in 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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