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Present Perfect Tense
Present Perfect Tense
Principle Parts of VerbsPrinciple Parts of VerbsPrinciple Parts of VerbsPrinciple Parts of Verbs
Every German verb has three basic forms.
Every German verb has three basic forms.
We call these the principle parts of the
verb
We call these the principle parts of the
verb
These “parts” combine and
change in various ways to form all tenses, voices,
and moods of the verb.
These “parts” combine and
change in various ways to form all tenses, voices,
and moods of the verb.
They are the…
•Infinitive•Simple past
•Past participle
They are the…
•Infinitive•Simple past
•Past participle
Verbs are classified as weak,
strong, or irregular,
depending on how they form their
second and third part.
Verbs are classified as weak,
strong, or irregular,
depending on how they form their
second and third part.
Let’s talk about weak
verbs…
Let’s talk about weak
verbs…
Infinitive to travelto danceto learn
reisentanzenlernen
Simple Past traveleddancedlearned
reistetanztelernte
Past Participle traveleddancedlearned
(ist) gereistgetanztgelernt
Just like we learned in the last lesson…some verbs require an “e” between the stem and ending for
pronunciation
Just like we learned in the last lesson…some verbs require an “e” between the stem and ending for
pronunciation
This is the case for verbs
that end in -d, -t, -m, or -n
This is the case for verbs
that end in -d, -t, -m, or -n
Infinitive to workto breathe
to open
arbeitenatmenöffnen
Simple Past workedbreathedopened
arbeiteteatmeteöffnete
Past Participle workedbreathedopened
gearbeitetgeatmetgeöffnet
Verbs ending in –ieren are
usually weak.
Verbs ending in –ieren are
usually weak.
Infinitives with more than two
syllables do not have a ge- prefix in the participle.
Infinitives with more than two
syllables do not have a ge- prefix in the participle.
Infinitive To discussTo facinate
To study
diskutiertenfaziniertenstudieren
Simple Past discussedfacinatedstudied
diskutiertefasziniertestudierte
Past Participle discussedfacinatedstudied
diskutiertfasziniertstudiert
I’ve heard enough about the weak! I want to hear
about the strong verbs!
I’ve heard enough about the weak! I want to hear
about the strong verbs!
Strong VerbsStrong VerbsStrong VerbsStrong Verbs
There are not as many strong verbs as There are not as many strong verbs as weak, but they are frequently used verbs weak, but they are frequently used verbs such as such as essenessen, , trinkentrinken, , sprechensprechen, , gehengehen, , and and schlafenschlafen..
They experience a stem vowel change in They experience a stem vowel change in the simple past and often the participle.the simple past and often the participle.
The principal parts must be The principal parts must be memorizedmemorized..
Infinitive to biteto fly
to giveto sing
beißenfliegengebensingen
Simple Past bitflewgavesang
bissfloggabsang
Past Participle bittenflowngivensang
gebissen(ist) geflogen
gegebengesungen
Sein and werden Sein and werden are strong verbsare strong verbsSein and werden Sein and werden are strong verbsare strong verbs
Infinitive to beto become
seinwerden
Simple Past wasbecame
warwurde
Past Participle beenbecome
(ist) gewesen(ist) geworden
75 Common verbs you need to 75 Common verbs you need to know:know:
75 Common verbs you need to 75 Common verbs you need to know:know:
1.1. beginnen, begann, begonnen (to begin)beginnen, begann, begonnen (to begin)
2.2. beißen, biss, gebissen (to bite)beißen, biss, gebissen (to bite)
3.3. bieten, bot, geboten (to offer)bieten, bot, geboten (to offer)
4.4. binden, band, gebunden (to tie, bind)binden, band, gebunden (to tie, bind)
5.5. bitten, bat, gebeten (to ask for, request)bitten, bat, gebeten (to ask for, request)
6.6. bleiben, blieb, ist geblieben (to stay, remain)bleiben, blieb, ist geblieben (to stay, remain)
7.7. brechen, brach, gebrochen (to break)brechen, brach, gebrochen (to break)
8.8. brennen, brannte, gebrannt (to burn)brennen, brannte, gebrannt (to burn)
9.9. bringen, brachte, gebracht (to bring)bringen, brachte, gebracht (to bring)
10.10.denken, dachte, gedacht (to think)denken, dachte, gedacht (to think)
11.11.essen, aß, gegessen (to eat)essen, aß, gegessen (to eat)
12.12.fahren, fuhr, ist gefahren (to travel, drive)fahren, fuhr, ist gefahren (to travel, drive)
13.13.fallen, fiel, ist gefallen (to fall)fallen, fiel, ist gefallen (to fall)
14.14.finden, fand, gefunden (to find)finden, fand, gefunden (to find)
15.15.fliegen, flog, ist geflogen (to fly)fliegen, flog, ist geflogen (to fly)
16.16.fließen, floss, ist geflossen (to flow)fließen, floss, ist geflossen (to flow)
17.17.fressen, fraß, gefressen (to eatfressen, fraß, gefressen (to eat-animals only!-animals only!))
18.18.frieren, fror, gefroren (to freeze)frieren, fror, gefroren (to freeze)
19.19.geben, gab, gegeben (to give)geben, gab, gegeben (to give)
20.20.gehen, ging, ist gegangengehen, ging, ist gegangen
21.21.genießen, genoss, genossen (to enjoy)genießen, genoss, genossen (to enjoy)
22.22.geschehen, geschah, ist geschehen (to geschehen, geschah, ist geschehen (to happen)happen)
23.23.gewinnen, gewann, gewonnen (to win)gewinnen, gewann, gewonnen (to win)
24.24.gießen, goss, gegossen (to pour)gießen, goss, gegossen (to pour)
25.25.graben, grub, gegraben (to dig)graben, grub, gegraben (to dig)
26.26.greifen, griff, gegriffen (to grip, grab)greifen, griff, gegriffen (to grip, grab)
27.27.haben, hatte, gehabt (to have)haben, hatte, gehabt (to have)
28.28.halten, hielt, gehalten (to stop, hold)halten, hielt, gehalten (to stop, hold)
29.29.hängen, hing, gehangen (to hang)hängen, hing, gehangen (to hang)
30.30.heißen, heiß, geheißen (to be called)heißen, heiß, geheißen (to be called)
31.31.helfen, half, geholfen (to help)helfen, half, geholfen (to help)
32.32.kennen, kannte, gekannt (to know, be kennen, kannte, gekannt (to know, be aquainted with)aquainted with)
33.33.klingen, klang, geklungen (to sound)klingen, klang, geklungen (to sound)
34.34.kommen, kam, ist gekommen (to come)kommen, kam, ist gekommen (to come)
35.35.lassen, ließt, gelassen (to let, leave)lassen, ließt, gelassen (to let, leave)
36.36.laufen, lief, ist gelaufen (to run, walk)laufen, lief, ist gelaufen (to run, walk)
37.37.leihen, lieh, geliehen (to lend)leihen, lieh, geliehen (to lend)
38.38.lesen, las, gelesen (to read)lesen, las, gelesen (to read)
39.39.liegen, lag, gelegen (to lie, be situated)liegen, lag, gelegen (to lie, be situated)
40.40.lügen, log, gelogen (to tell a lie)lügen, log, gelogen (to tell a lie)
41.41.nehmen, nannte genannt (to name,call)nehmen, nannte genannt (to name,call)
42.42.reißen, riss, ist gerissen (to tear, rip)reißen, riss, ist gerissen (to tear, rip)
43.43.rennen, rannte, ist gerannt (to run)rennen, rannte, ist gerannt (to run)
44.44.rufen, rief, gerufen (to call)rufen, rief, gerufen (to call)
45.45.schlafen, schlief, geschlafen (to sleep)schlafen, schlief, geschlafen (to sleep)
46.46.schlagen, schulg, geschlagen (to hit, beat)schlagen, schulg, geschlagen (to hit, beat)
47.47.schließen, schloss, geschlossen (to close)schließen, schloss, geschlossen (to close)
48.48.schneiden, schnitt, geschnitten (to cut)schneiden, schnitt, geschnitten (to cut)
49.49.schreiben, schrieb, geschrieben (to write)schreiben, schrieb, geschrieben (to write)
50.50.schwimmen, schwamm, ist geschwommen schwimmen, schwamm, ist geschwommen (to swim)(to swim)
51.51.sehen, sah, gesehen (to see)sehen, sah, gesehen (to see)
52.52.sein, war, ist gewesen (to be)sein, war, ist gewesen (to be)
53.53.singen, sang, gesungen (to sing)singen, sang, gesungen (to sing)
54.54.sinken, sank, ist gesunken (to sink)sinken, sank, ist gesunken (to sink)
55.55.sitzen, saß, gesessen (to sit)sitzen, saß, gesessen (to sit)
56.56.sprechen, sprach, gesprochen (to speak)sprechen, sprach, gesprochen (to speak)
57.57.springen, sprang, ist gesprungen (to jump)springen, sprang, ist gesprungen (to jump)
58.58.stehen, stand, ist gestanden (to stand)stehen, stand, ist gestanden (to stand)
59.59.steigen, stieg, ist gestiegen (to climb)steigen, stieg, ist gestiegen (to climb)
60.60.sterben, starb, ist gestorben (to die)sterben, starb, ist gestorben (to die)
61.61.tragen, trug, getragen (to wear)tragen, trug, getragen (to wear)
62.62.treffen, traf, getroffen (to meet)treffen, traf, getroffen (to meet)
63.63.treten, trat, getreten (to step, kick)treten, trat, getreten (to step, kick)
64.64.trinken, trank, getrunken (to drink)trinken, trank, getrunken (to drink)
65.65.tun, tat, getan (to do)tun, tat, getan (to do)
66.66.vergessen, vergaß, vergessen (to forget)vergessen, vergaß, vergessen (to forget)
67.67.verlieren, verlor, verloren (to lose)verlieren, verlor, verloren (to lose)
68.68.verschwinden, verschwand, ist verschwinden, verschwand, ist verschwunden (to disappear)verschwunden (to disappear)
69.69.wachsen, wuchs, ist gewachsen (to grow)wachsen, wuchs, ist gewachsen (to grow)
70.70.waschen, wusch, gewaschen (to wash)waschen, wusch, gewaschen (to wash)
71.71.wenden, wandte, gewandt (to turn)wenden, wandte, gewandt (to turn)
72.72.werden, wurde, ist geworden (to become)werden, wurde, ist geworden (to become)
73.73.werfen, warf, geworfen (to throw)werfen, warf, geworfen (to throw)
74.74.wissen, wusste, gewusst (to know)wissen, wusste, gewusst (to know)
75.75.ziehen, zog, gezogen (to pull, draw)ziehen, zog, gezogen (to pull, draw)
ziehen, zog, ist gezogen (to go, move)ziehen, zog, ist gezogen (to go, move)
WHOA! That seems like a lot
of verbs!
WHOA! That seems like a lot
of verbs!
…good thing you already know them!
…good thing you already know them!
Here’s another rule to know: Verbs with separable
prefixes put a –ge- between the
prefix and root verb.
Here’s another rule to know: Verbs with separable
prefixes put a –ge- between the
prefix and root verb.
Beispiele:
Mitnehmen, nahm mit,
mitgenommen
(to take along)
Beispiele:
Mitnehmen, nahm mit,
mitgenommen
(to take along)
Verbs with inseparable prefixes (be-,
emp-, ent-, er-, ge-, miss-, ver-, and zer-) do not
at ge-.
Verbs with inseparable prefixes (be-,
emp-, ent-, er-, ge-, miss-, ver-, and zer-) do not
at ge-.
Formation of DAS PERFEKTFormation of DAS PERFEKTFormation of DAS PERFEKTFormation of DAS PERFEKT
haben or sein + past participle
ich habe gesehendu hast gesehener/sie/es hat gesehen
wir haben gesehenihr habt gesehensie haben gesehen
Sie haben gesehen
ich bin gekommendu bist gekommener/sie/es hat gekommen
wir sind gekommenihr seid gekommensie sind gekommen
Sie sind gekommen
It’s all about the form!
It’s all about the form!
Rules to note:Rules to note:Rules to note:Rules to note:
1.1. The helping verb haben or sein is the The helping verb haben or sein is the verb that agrees with the subject.verb that agrees with the subject.
2.2. The helping verb – being the conjugated The helping verb – being the conjugated verb – goes in second positionverb – goes in second position
3.3. Verb 2, the participle, goes at the end of Verb 2, the participle, goes at the end of the sentence.the sentence.
Partner gespräch: restate each Partner gespräch: restate each sentence twice, changing the subject as sentence twice, changing the subject as
suggested.suggested.
Partner gespräch: restate each Partner gespräch: restate each sentence twice, changing the subject as sentence twice, changing the subject as
suggested.suggested.
BeispielBeispiel::
Marion und ihre Mutter haben in einer Pension gewohnt. (der Gast, ich)
Der Gast hat in einer Pension gewohnt.
Ich habe in einer Pension gewohnt.
1.1. MichaelMichael hat ihr Gepäck ins Zimmer hat ihr Gepäck ins Zimmer gebracht. (Herr und Frau Händel, wir)gebracht. (Herr und Frau Händel, wir)
2.2. MarionMarion hat viele Fotos gemacht. (die hat viele Fotos gemacht. (die Gäste, ihr)Gäste, ihr)
3.3. SieSie haben den Park besucht. (du, Frau haben den Park besucht. (du, Frau Händel)Händel)
4.4. Herr Braun Herr Braun hat am Abend gearbeitet. hat am Abend gearbeitet. (ich, Monika)(ich, Monika)
REWIND!REWIND!REWIND!REWIND!
The present perfect tense in German can The present perfect tense in German can express an one of these past tenses in express an one of these past tenses in English.English.
Ich habegearbeitet
I workedI did workI was workingI have worked
REWIND!REWIND!REWIND!REWIND!
The basic structure:The basic structure:
Subject + Subject + haben/seinhaben/sein + participle + participle
22ndnd position! position!
Ich + habe + gefragtIch + habe + gefragt
Du + hast + gefragtDu + hast + gefragt
Er + hat + gefragtEr + hat + gefragt
Schreiben: rewrite the sentences in the Schreiben: rewrite the sentences in the present perfect tense.present perfect tense.
Schreiben: rewrite the sentences in the Schreiben: rewrite the sentences in the present perfect tense.present perfect tense.
Beispiel:Beispiel:
Frau Koslowski macht einen Eintopf.Frau Koslowski macht einen Eintopf.
Frau Koslowski hat einen Eintopf gemacht.Frau Koslowski hat einen Eintopf gemacht.
1.1. Herr Schmidt kauft zwei Eintrittskarten für Herr Schmidt kauft zwei Eintrittskarten für das Fußball spiel.das Fußball spiel.
2.2. Jorgen arbeitet schwer.Jorgen arbeitet schwer.
3.3. Sie bringt die Ostereier mit.Sie bringt die Ostereier mit.
4.4. Lars spielt Nintendo.Lars spielt Nintendo.
5.5. Marion denkt nicht mehr an Rüdiger.Marion denkt nicht mehr an Rüdiger.
Ich habe das schon gemacht!: Say you Ich habe das schon gemacht!: Say you have already done that.have already done that.
Ich habe das schon gemacht!: Say you Ich habe das schon gemacht!: Say you have already done that.have already done that.
Beispeil:Beispeil:
Das Museum besuchenDas Museum besuchen
Ich habe das Museum schon besucht.Ich habe das Museum schon besucht.
Mach einen langen Spaziergang.Mach einen langen Spaziergang.
Spiel KartenSpiel Karten
Frag im HotelFrag im Hotel
Kauf ein interressantes BuchKauf ein interressantes Buch
Bilde Fragen mit Bilde Fragen mit dudu im Perfekt. im Perfekt.Bilde Fragen mit Bilde Fragen mit dudu im Perfekt. im Perfekt.
Beispiel: gestern / arbeitenBeispiel: gestern / arbeitenHast du gestern gearbeitet?Hast du gestern gearbeitet?
1.1.Gestern Abend / tanzenGestern Abend / tanzen2.2.Heute Morgen / Musik hörenHeute Morgen / Musik hören3.3.Hausaufgaben / machenHausaufgaben / machen4.4.Oft / Tischtennis spielenOft / Tischtennis spielen5.5.Gestern / Deutsch lernenGestern / Deutsch lernen
2:00 Partnerarbeit2:00 Partnerarbeit2:00 Partnerarbeit2:00 Partnerarbeit
1.1. Stell die Fragen an deinen Partner / deine Stell die Fragen an deinen Partner / deine Partnerin. Mach dir dabei Notizen.Partnerin. Mach dir dabei Notizen.
2.2. Erzähl der Klasse, was dein Partner / Erzähl der Klasse, was dein Partner / deine Partnerin gemacht und nicht deine Partnerin gemacht und nicht gemacht hat.gemacht hat.
You cannot run together two
sentences with no punctuation!
You cannot run together two
sentences with no punctuation!
You cannot join two
sentences with a comma!
You cannot join two
sentences with a comma!
Fix the error with a Fix the error with a commacomma and a and a coordinating conjunctioncoordinating conjunction..Fix the error with a Fix the error with a commacomma and a and a coordinating conjunctioncoordinating conjunction..
Andre sank a perfect basket from half court Andre sank a perfect basket from half court unfortunately the coach’s back was turned.unfortunately the coach’s back was turned.
Be my FANBOYS — for, and, nor,
but, or, yet, and so.
Be my FANBOYS — for, and, nor,
but, or, yet, and so.
Andre sank a perfect basket from half Andre sank a perfect basket from half court, court, but but the coach’s back was turned.the coach’s back was turned.
Fix the error with a Fix the error with a semicolonsemicolon..Fix the error with a Fix the error with a semicolonsemicolon..
Andre sank a perfect basket from half court Andre sank a perfect basket from half court unfortunately the coach’s back was turned.unfortunately the coach’s back was turned.
Use the semicolon
sparingly — 3 to 4 times per essay, max.
Use the semicolon
sparingly — 3 to 4 times per essay, max.
Andre sank a perfect basket from half Andre sank a perfect basket from half court; court; unfortunately, unfortunately, the coach’s back was turned.the coach’s back was turned.
Fix the error with a Fix the error with a subordinate subordinate conjunctionconjunction..Fix the error with a Fix the error with a subordinate subordinate conjunctionconjunction..
Andre sank a perfect basket from half court Andre sank a perfect basket from half court unfortunately the coach’s back was turned.unfortunately the coach’s back was turned.
Reduce one of the two
clauses to an incomplete
thought.
Reduce one of the two
clauses to an incomplete
thought.
Andre sank a perfect basket from half court Andre sank a perfect basket from half court after after the coach’s back was turned.the coach’s back was turned.
These are the subordinate These are the subordinate conjunctions.conjunctions.These are the subordinate These are the subordinate conjunctions.conjunctions.
afterafter althoughalthough asas becausebecause beforebefore even thougheven though if, even ifif, even if in order thatin order that onceonce provided thatprovided that
sincesince so [so [thatthat implied], so that implied], so that thanthan thatthat thoughthough unlessunless when, wheneverwhen, whenever where, wherever, whereaswhere, wherever, whereas whetherwhether whilewhile
Remember these Remember these generalgeneral punctuation rules when punctuation rules when subordinatingsubordinating one of the clauses in one of the clauses in the error.the error.
Remember these Remember these generalgeneral punctuation rules when punctuation rules when subordinatingsubordinating one of the clauses in one of the clauses in the error.the error.
Subordinate clauseSubordinate clause + + ,, + + main clause.main clause.
Main clauseMain clause + Ø ++ Ø + subordinate clause.subordinate clause.
AlthoughAlthough Andre sank a perfect basket from half court Andre sank a perfect basket from half court,, the coach’s back was turned.the coach’s back was turned.
Here’s our sample:Here’s our sample:Here’s our sample:Here’s our sample:
Andre sank a perfect basket from half court Andre sank a perfect basket from half court afterafter the the coach’s back was turned.coach’s back was turned.
Dropping the comma after court is like a championship game
turnover!
Dropping the comma after court is like a championship game
turnover!
Adding an unnecessary comma is like grandstanding when a teammate is
open!
Adding an unnecessary comma is like grandstanding when a teammate is
open!
Quick TestQuick TestQuick TestQuick Test
Directions:Directions: In the items that follow, choose In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.”“No change is necessary.”
Show me you got game!
Show me you got game!
Item 1Item 1Item 1Item 1
The dogs drooled while we ate slices of hot The dogs drooled while we ate slices of hot
pizza but the cat feigned nonchalance even pizza but the cat feigned nonchalance even
though we knew that she wanted a pepperoni.though we knew that she wanted a pepperoni.
A.A.drooled. Whiledrooled. WhileB.B.pizza, butpizza, butC.C.nonchalance. Evennonchalance. EvenD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
The dogs The dogs drooled whiledrooled while we ate slices of hot we ate slices of hot AApizza butpizza but the cat feigned the cat feigned nonchalance evennonchalance even BB CCthough we knew that she wanted a pepperoni.though we knew that she wanted a pepperoni.
A.A.drooled. Whiledrooled. WhileB.B.pizza, butpizza, butC.C.nonchalance. Evennonchalance. EvenD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
The dogs The dogs drooled whiledrooled while we ate slices of hot we ate slices of hot AApizza, butpizza, but the cat feigned the cat feigned nonchalance evennonchalance even BB CCthough we knew that she wanted a pepperoni.though we knew that she wanted a pepperoni.
A.A.drooled. Whiledrooled. WhileB.B.pizza, butpizza, butC.C.nonchalance. Evennonchalance. EvenD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Mary Ellen screamed, her roommate’s pet Mary Ellen screamed, her roommate’s pet tarantula crawled out of the bag of popcorn.tarantula crawled out of the bag of popcorn.
A.A.screamed herscreamed herB.B.screamed; because, herscreamed; because, herC.C.screamed as herscreamed as herD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 2Item 2Item 2Item 2
Mary Ellen Mary Ellen screamed, herscreamed, her roommate’s pet roommate’s pet tarantula crawled out of the bag of popcorn.tarantula crawled out of the bag of popcorn.
A.A.screamed herscreamed herB.B.screamed; because, herscreamed; because, herC.C.screamed as herscreamed as herD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Mary Ellen Mary Ellen screamed, herscreamed, her roommate’s pet roommate’s pet tarantula crawled out of the bag of popcorn.tarantula crawled out of the bag of popcorn.
A.A.screamed herscreamed herB.B.screamed; because, herscreamed; because, herC.C.screamed as herscreamed as herD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 3Item 3Item 3Item 3
Running late with dinner, Elizabeth fussed with Running late with dinner, Elizabeth fussed with
seasonings and wiped spots off the seasonings and wiped spots off the
glasses. While the family stared at their empty glasses. While the family stared at their empty
plates.plates.
A.A.dinner; Elizabethdinner; ElizabethB.B.seasonings, andseasonings, andC.C.glasses whileglasses whileD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Running late with Running late with dinner, Elizabethdinner, Elizabeth fussed with fussed with AAseasonings andseasonings and wiped spots off the wiped spots off the BBglasses. Whileglasses. While the family stared at their empty the family stared at their empty CCplates.plates.
A.A.dinner; Elizabethdinner; ElizabethB.B.seasonings, andseasonings, andC.C.glasses whileglasses whileD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Running late with Running late with dinner, Elizabethdinner, Elizabeth fussed with fussed with AAseasonings andseasonings and wiped spots off the wiped spots off the BBglasses whileglasses while the family stared at their empty the family stared at their empty CCplates.plates.
A.A.dinner; Elizabethdinner; ElizabethB.B.seasonings, andseasonings, andC.C.glasses whileglasses whileD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Everyone scrambled off the lakeside patio. When Everyone scrambled off the lakeside patio. When the 10-foot alligator lumbered onto shore.the 10-foot alligator lumbered onto shore.
A.A.patio whenpatio whenB.B.patio; whenpatio; whenC.C.patio, whenpatio, whenD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 4Item 4Item 4Item 4
Everyone scrambled off the lakeside Everyone scrambled off the lakeside patio. Whenpatio. When the 10-foot alligator lumbered onto shore.the 10-foot alligator lumbered onto shore.
A.A.patio whenpatio whenB.B.patio; whenpatio; whenC.C.patio, whenpatio, whenD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Everyone scrambled off the lakeside Everyone scrambled off the lakeside patio. Whenpatio. When the 10-foot alligator lumbered onto shore.the 10-foot alligator lumbered onto shore.
A.A.patio whenpatio whenB.B.patio; whenpatio; whenC.C.patio, whenpatio, whenD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Item 5Item 5Item 5Item 5
The glass of iced tea promised thirst-quenching
refreshment Roseanne, however, had to beat
Maria to the refrigerator as they raced through
the front door.
A.refreshment. RoseanneB.however; hadC.refrigerator; asD.No change is necessary.
The glass of iced tea promised thirst-quenching
refreshment Roseanne, however, had to beat A BMaria to the refrigerator as they raced through Cthe front door.
A.refreshment. RoseanneB.however; hadC.refrigerator; asD.No change is necessary.
The glass of iced tea promised thirst-quenching
refreshment. Roseanne, however, had to beat A BMaria to the refrigerator as they raced through Cthe front door.
A.refreshment. RoseanneB.however; hadC.refrigerator; asD.No change is necessary.
Warren wanted to make a good impression on Warren wanted to make a good impression on Melody but the soda explosion that soaked his Melody but the soda explosion that soaked his shirt ruined their first meeting.shirt ruined their first meeting.
A.A.Melody; but, theMelody; but, theB.B.Melody; however, theMelody; however, theC.C.Melody, however, theMelody, however, theD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
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Warren wanted to make a good impression on Warren wanted to make a good impression on Melody but theMelody but the soda explosion that soaked his soda explosion that soaked his shirt ruined their first meeting.shirt ruined their first meeting.
A.A.Melody; but, theMelody; but, theB.B.Melody; however, theMelody; however, theC.C.Melody, however, theMelody, however, theD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Warren wanted to make a good impression on Warren wanted to make a good impression on Melody but the Melody but the soda explosion that soaked his soda explosion that soaked his shirt ruined their first meeting.shirt ruined their first meeting.
A.A.Melody; but, theMelody; but, theB.B.Melody; however, theMelody; however, theC.C.Melody, however, theMelody, however, theD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
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Because of the hot sun, ice cream ran down the Because of the hot sun, ice cream ran down the
cone and coated Randall’s fingers, his tongue cone and coated Randall’s fingers, his tongue
couldn’t keep upcouldn’t keep up.
A.sun; ice creamB.cone, andC.fingers, for hisD.No change is necessary.
Because of the hot Because of the hot sun, ice creamsun, ice cream ran down the ran down the AAcone andcone and coated Randall’s coated Randall’s fingers, hisfingers, his tongue tongue BB CCcouldn’t keep upcouldn’t keep up.
A.sun; ice creamB.cone, andC.fingers, for hisD.No change is necessary.
Because of the hot Because of the hot sun, ice creamsun, ice cream ran down the ran down the AAcone andcone and coated Randall’s coated Randall’s fingers, for hisfingers, for his tongue tongue
BB CCcouldn’t keep upcouldn’t keep up.
A.sun; ice creamB.cone, andC.fingers, for hisD.No change is necessary.
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Wanda took a deep breath and got ready to yell. Wanda took a deep breath and got ready to yell. Because Paul was about to explain why his half of Because Paul was about to explain why his half of the rent would be late again.the rent would be late again.
A.A.yell, becauseyell, becauseB.B.yell becauseyell becauseC.C.yell foryell forD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Wanda took a deep breath and got ready to Wanda took a deep breath and got ready to yell. yell. BecauseBecause Paul was about to explain why his half of Paul was about to explain why his half of the rent would be late again.the rent would be late again.
A.A.yell, becauseyell, becauseB.B.yell becauseyell becauseC.C.yell foryell forD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Wanda took a deep breath and got ready to Wanda took a deep breath and got ready to yell. yell. BecauseBecause Paul was about to explain why his half of Paul was about to explain why his half of the rent would be late again.the rent would be late again.
A.A.yell, becauseyell, becauseB.B.yell becauseyell becauseC.C.yell foryell forD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
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After Simon bought roses for Emily, he spotted
Derek’s car in her driveway and realized that this
gesture would not repair the relationship or win
back her love.
A.Emily. heB.driveway. AndC.relationship; orD.No change is necessary.
After Simon bought roses for Emily, he spotted ADerek’s car in her driveway and realized that this Bgesture would not repair the relationship or win Cback her love.
A.Emily. heB.driveway. AndC.relationship; orD.No change is necessary.
After Simon bought roses for Emily, he spotted ADerek’s car in her driveway and realized that this Bgesture would not repair the relationship or win Cback her love.
A.Emily. heB.driveway. AndC.relationship; orD.No change is necessary.
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Since Larry had studied for hours; he was Since Larry had studied for hours; he was relieved to find a big red relieved to find a big red AA at the top of his at the top of his grammar quiz.grammar quiz.
A.A.hours hehours heB.B.hours. Hehours. HeC.C.hours, hehours, heD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Since Larry had studied for Since Larry had studied for hours; hehours; he was was relieved to find a big red relieved to find a big red AA at the top of his at the top of his grammar quiz.grammar quiz.
A.A.hours hehours heB.B.hours. Hehours. HeC.C.hours, hehours, heD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
Since Larry had studied for Since Larry had studied for hours; hehours; he was was relieved to find a big red relieved to find a big red AA at the top of his at the top of his grammar quiz.grammar quiz.
A.A.hours hehours heB.B.hours. Hehours. HeC.C.hours, hehours, heD.D.No change is necessary.No change is necessary.
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