Exercises

The Verb “To Get”
1. I’m getting sleepy.
2. I’m getting hungry.
3. I’m getting wet.
4. It’s getting dark.
5. It’s getting warm in here.
6. It’s getting cold.


Troublesome Verbs
1. The moon is rising.
2. The farmer raises chickens.
3. Set the glass down on the table.
4. The boy is sitting in the chair.
5. The chicken laid an egg.
6. I lay on the bed last night.
7. They sat by the pool yesterday.
8. Please raise the window.
9. The sun rises every day.
10. The secretary lay the report down.
11. Mr. Young is sitting in your office.
12. I’m laying the dress on the bed.
13. Did you set the wine on the table?


The Causative Verbs “Have” and “Let”
1. She’s washing her clothes.
2. He’s having his car filled up.
3. They’re painting their house.
4. She’s having her house cleaned.
5. He’s cleaning his kitchen.
6. He’s having his clothes washed.
7. She’s filling her car up.


Verbs Followed by Infinitives
1. She expected to get a phone call.
2. He wanted to play tennis.
3. I asked them to buy bread.
4. She agreed to meet us.
5. He called to make a reservation.
6. She wanted to visit the museum.
7. He asked her to take a picture.
8. They agreed to give us a lift.
9. He had to check the oil.
10. She expected us to stop by.
11. They forgot to add the detergent.
12. She wanted to rent a car.
13. I forgot to change money.


The Passive Voice
1. ACTIVE
2. PASSIVE
3. ACTIVE
4. PASSIVE
5. ACTIVE
6. PASSIVE
7. ACTIVE
8. PASSIVE
9. ACTIVE
10. PASSIVE
11. ACTIVE
12. PASSIVE


Passive Voice
1. The prescription was written by the doctor.
2. The work was done by Bob.
3. The pills were bought at the drugstore.
4. The carpet was cleaned by the manager.
5. The car was rented by John.
6. I was introduced by Mary.
7. The books were left on the table.
8. The car was stopped by the police.
9. The accident was seen by an old lady.
10. The class was taught by Mr. Smith.
11. The details were written down by Fred.
12. The car was dropped off at the airport.
13. The chicken was cut up by Stephanie.