Final -s: Using Final -s for Present Tense Verbs

Application 15

Instructions Fill each blank with the present perfect tense form of the verb given in parentheses after the blank. Put a two-word verb in each blank. The old house (to sit) in the field, surrounded by trees. The roof (to droop) and the door (to sag) on its hinges. Occasionally a whine (to rise) from the chimney. Then, abruptly, silence (to fall) over me like a soft blanket. I (to tremble) as I (to face) the house. But it (to fascinate) me and it (to draw) me forward.

CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 11.1 Pretest 11.2 Your Writing 11.3 Recognizing Final -s 11.4 Using Final -s on Plural Nouns 11.5 Using Final -s for Present Tense Verbs 11.6 Review & Practice Part 1 11.6 Review & Practice Part 2 11.7 Fun with Grammar 11.8 Return to Your Writing 11.9 Mastery Test