Grammar and Language Workbook

Write C in the blank before each sentence that contains compatible verb tenses.
C
Lenny loved baseball, so he decided to read about it. 
1. James loved college, but likes working, too.
2. She will have watched the children when she went to the park.
3. As the choir sang, the audience applauded several times.
4. The sun had already set by the time they started to eat.
5. The weather was nice today, so we play.
6. Julie arrived later and had turned off the radio.
7. The girls washed their cars while the guys painted the signs.
8. The dog barked while it has run through the door.
9. Melissa had left the room by the time Ryan started telling his jokes.
10. The snake hid under a rock while it sleeps.
11. The new band plays loudly and never made a mistake.
12. My mother made ice cream and asked me to try it.
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13. You will have eaten the cake by the time I arrive.
14. The cat sleeps on the chair while the dog prowled around the room.
15. Never go outside if the lightning had been severe.
16. While Vicki answered the phone, Robert opened the door.
17. Because Thomas had been running, he was hot.
18. The girls listened to the radio while it rains.
19. I will ignore the noise if you will ignore my mess.
20. Concerts are good if they started on time.
 Exercise 2
Write in the blank the correct tense of the verb given in parentheses.
We stopped by your apartment, but you 
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