Ирина Воропай
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Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.

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Ирина Воропай
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Question 1 of 25

1

The drummer ________ at the back of the stage behind the rest of the group.

Select one of the following:

  • sets

  • sits

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

1

2. After the heavy rain, the water in the lake ___________ another two feet.

Select one of the following:

  • raised

  • rose

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

1

3. I decided to ________ the picture a little higher.

Select one of the following:

  • raise

  • rise

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

1

4. He was so exhausted that he ____________ down and fell asleep at once.

Select one of the following:

  • lied

  • lay

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

1

They tried to __________ the explosives carefully on the floor.

Select one of the following:

  • set

  • sit

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

1

The workers were __________ cement for the patio when it began to rain.

Select one of the following:

  • lying

  • laying

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

1

The six children were _________ by him alone.

Select one of the following:

  • raised

  • risen

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

1

In chemistry class, we learned that hot air __________ .

Select one of the following:

  • raises

  • rises

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

1

The delivery boy __________ the groceries on the table.

Select one of the following:

  • lay

  • laid

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

1

After the chairman had _________ to speak, the room immediately became
silent.

Select one of the following:

  • risen

  • raised

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

1

The university ___________ in the western section of town.

Select one of the following:

  • lies

  • lays

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

1

After taking her son from the car, the mother _________ him in his crib.

Select one of the following:

  • set

  • sat

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

1

Doubts ___________ about the man's real identity because of his strange accent and his nervous behaviour.

Select one of the following:

  • rose

  • arose

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

1

Bullfight fans ____________ in the shade because it was very hot.

Select one of the following:

  • sat

  • set

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

1

He _________ flowers until this year. Now he grows only vegetables.

Select one of the following:

  • raised

  • rose

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

1

Everybody _______ – there are few people who always tell the truth.

Select one of the following:

  • lays

  • lies

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

1

Jim __________ early so that he could play golf before others.

Select one of the following:

  • rose

  • raised

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

1

That old rug had been __________ there for a long time.

Select one of the following:

  • laying

  • lying

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

1

When oil and water mix, oil ________ to the top.

Select one of the following:

  • rises

  • raises

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

1

Fewer difficulties than expected __________ during the meeting.

Select one of the following:

  • arose

  • raised

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

1

She ___________ the alarm clock at 6 a.m. not to be late for the train.

Select one of the following:

  • set

  • sat

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

1

The enemy soldiers _________ down their weapons and surrendered.

Select one of the following:

  • lay

  • laid

Explanation

Question 23 of 25

1

How can I trust you again if you have _________ to me twice?

Select one of the following:

  • lied

  • laid

Explanation

Question 24 of 25

1

The computer has been ____________ on that workbench ever since the customer brought it in last August.

Select one of the following:

  • setting

  • sitting

Explanation

Question 25 of 25

1

The dog was___________ in the sun all afternoon.

Select one of the following:

  • lying

  • laying

Explanation