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Grammar and Writing Practice Book Unit 3 Week 4 135

Juan Verdades

Troublesome VerbsDirections Write the correct verb in each sentence.

1. The family (leave, let) the dog sleep in the house.

2. Last week my dad (laid, lay) ceramic tile in our kitchen.

3. Paul (learned, taught) a new song from his music teacher.

4. Our neighbor (raised, rose) the window to let in fresh air.

5. My friend asked if he could (borrow, lend) money to buy the comic book.

6. Do not (lie, lay) on the sofa when there is work to be done.

7. Please (let, leave) your muddy boots by the door.

8. On Saturday we often (rise, raise) early and ride our bicycles to the park.

9. When the movie was over, we (raised, rose) from our seats and went home.

10. If you (sit, set) the dishes on the counter, I will put them away.

Directions Underline the correct verb in each sentence.

11. We had (raised, risen) the car windows before it rained.

12. Tom has (lain, laid) on the floor for an hour.

13. Jan had (taught, learned) her best friend how to play backgammon.

14. We had (raised, risen) from the table when there was a knock on the door.

15. The campers have (sat, set) in a circle so they can sing songs.

16. I have (lain, laid) the blanket on the ground.

17. They had (taught, learned) quickly how to pitch a tent.

18. She has (sat, set) the wood by the campfire.

19. Dave had (lent, borrowed) me his sleeping bag.

20. Who has (let, left) a blanket out in the rain?

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