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

Application 8

Instructions Fill each blank with the simple present tense form of the verb given in parentheses after the blank. Put only one word 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