I.  Tell the tenses of the verbs in each of the following.

  1. Did you hear the lecture?
  2. He listened earnestly.
  3. I hope to find the study interesting.
  4. It will not rain.
  5. Ralph had intended to go.
  6. I have heard the Irish orator.
  7. We saw the constellation of the Southern Cross.
  8. Richard will have learned his lesson by the time we wish to leave.
  9. I shall have finished my work when Sarah conies.
  10. The child cried.
  11. Was the view pleasant?
  12. Are the notes of the nightingale sad?
  13. Had Anne read the book?
  14. The hills were covered with snow.

II. Tell the tenses of the verbs in each of the following sentences. Also tell which of the verbs that denote the conception of an act, which the progress, which the completion of an act, and which an act complete in itself.

  1. The paper is published in Boston.
  2. Is he planting the seed?
  3. Has Frank been drawing ?
  4. I shall he allowed to go.
  5. When will Caroline go to ride?
  6. Have they been to the concert?
  7. My brother is teaching.
  8. Happiness will be her portion.
  9. Sorrow is the common lot.
  10. Have you been taught to sing?
  11. Had his wife heard the good news?
  12. I wish to go.
  13. I will not be denied.
  14. He shall not forget the penalty.
  15. Flowers bloom.
  16. Our friends will have gone when you come.
  17. Joseph tore the book.
  18. What shall I do?
  19. Fanny has been learning to skate.
  20. The clock has struck.
  21. Washington was never known to tell a lie.
  22. He had been promoted.
  23. You do not think so.
  24. You will learn to know her better.
  25. It shall not be.
  26. The general is deceived.
  27. Charles has fallen from the tree.
  28. He broke his arm.
  29. Louisa was carrying the package.
  30. He shall be immortal who liveth till he be stoned by one without fault.



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