Verb Phrase 63
Fill the gaps with a form of the verb given at the end of each sentence.
1
Amy . . . . about boyfriends too much. (talk)
2
His friend . . . . usually . . . . until very late. (not leave)
3
Here are the books that you . . . . last week. (order [past])
4
Mr Jacobs can . . . . with you now; he's in a meeting. (not speak)
5
There . . . . more spoons in the drawer. (be)
6
Briefcase under his arm, he . . . . to the exit. (hurry [past])
7
. . . . the door already open when you arrived? (be [past])
8
The priest . . . . sugar in his coffee. (not want)
9
. . . . Samantha right about you? (be)
10
Congratulations! You . . . . exactly right. (guess [past])
11
Harriet must . . . . more than eight friends to her birthday party. (not invite)
12
There . . . . a large grandfather clock in the hall. (be [past])
13
Will we . . . . move the furniture? (have to)
14
All the by-standers . . . . spontaneously. (cheer [past])
15
By how much am I . . . . ? (lose)
16
She . . . . a few questions, that's all. (ask [past])