Verbs - Homework for Lesson Two

Verbs – Lesson Two                    Past, Present, Future, What?



Assignment – Part One

1. The short stop should have thrown the ball to second base.

2. Has the lake frozen yet?

3. I threw your old scrapbooks away.

4. Sally has written her poem on a napkin.

5. Have you seen the film ‘Handcock’?

6. Herbert swam the 100 meter backstroke in yesterday’s meet.

7. Either you have grown or your jeans have shrunk a couple of inches.

8. They have chosen the nominees for best novel of the year.

9. The wind blew the snow around all night.

10. Sam has not taken his medication yet.

11. George’s mom gave Sally a ride to school.

12. Have you ever ridden a horse.

13. I have never driven on that road before.

14. He came home in time for supper.

15. Have you rung the bell?

16. This has happened too often to be a coincidence.

17. I saw him at the concert.

18. I have already taken six rolls of film.

19. The lady had fallen down the flight of steps.

20. Everyone runs through the woods.



Part Two

Original Paragraph (Past Tense)



         I (was born) in New Orleans, LA; and even after having moved nearly fifty years ago, I still consider it my home.  Each time I visit, I (am greeted) by sights, sounds and even smells that tell me ‘I’m home’.  The distinct Louisiana accent, the Mardi Gras flags displayed with pride or the rich, earthy smell that emanates from the ancient live oaks, all (welcome) me.

         What (could possibly be) more delightful than a walk through the Garden District?  Its quaint Victorian dollhouses drenched in verdant greens and vibrant flowers all (set) behind intricate wrought iron fences. Or a stroll along the River Walk, calliope music singing from the paddle wheeler boats, (ending) at the Café Dumonde for café au lait and beignets.

         Who (could resists) such tantalizing possibilities?  Even Hurricane Katrina (couldn’t keep) away.

Revised Paragraph (Present Tense)--I really just don't see how to do this--or the future tense

         I am



Present Tense

         I’m just landing in New Orleans, LA; and even after many trips here, I still love it.  The city welcomes me with sights and sounds and smells that say, “I’m home.”  Mardi Gras flags wave bright in the sunlight, live oaks give off their rich earthy smell and that wonderfully distinct Louisiana accent tickles my ears.

         Walking through the Garden District is delightful, looking at all it’s quaint, Victorian dollhouses sparkling behind verdant foliage.  Strolling along the River Walk, listening to calliope music emanating from paddle wheelers at the docks and eating warm beignets. 



Future Tense

         I will be landing in New Orleans soon.  And even after many trips, I know I will enjoy the experience.  Bright Mardi Gras flags, the rich earthy aroma of live oaks and that wonderful Louisiana accent will all greet me.

         I will take in all the quaint Victorian dollhouses, set behind their wrought iron fences.  Then I will stroll along the River Walk and listen to calliope music singing from the paddleboats tied at the docks.



Caressa—there aren’t exact copies—but I think this is want you were looking for.  I hope!