Use appropriate verb: 1. I __ watching TV when Paul and Simon arrived. 2. Do you ___ extra pen. 3. She ___ to learn English in Adharsh next summer. 4. I've ever ___ to Ooty. 5. Davis ___ tired last night.
Answers
Answer: (i) was (ii) have (iii) wants (iv) been (v) was
Explanation:
Verb: A word that describes an action, state, or an occurring event.
In the sentences above, use and choice of verbs are done as below:
1. I __ watching TV when Paul and Simon arrived.
I - first person - goes with: present - am, past - was, future - shall/will.
Answer: was; as event is about the past.
2. Do you ___ an extra pen.
Availability of an object is marked by has/have.
Answer: have; you should be followed by have.
3. She ___ to learn English in Adharsh next summer.
The question highlights willingness in the present about an event in future.
Answer: wants; she is third person singular number.
4. I've never ___ to Ooty.
The question is in present perfect tense.
Answer: been; have should be followed by been.
5. Davis ___ tired last night.
Davis - third person singular number - goes with: present - is, past - was, future - will.
Answer: was; as the event is about the past.