1. Rewrite the following sentences using the state verb in parentheses.

Use the dictionary to learn the correct usage of the words.

I borrowed five dollars from him last

night, so now, I have to pay him back the
a money. (owe)
I borrowed five dollars from him last
night, so now, I owe him the money.

I don’t care so much about the problem.

(matter)
b
The problem doesn’t matter so much
right now.

He sold me his computer yesterday, so

now, I am the owner of the laptop.
c (belong)

These shoes are not the right size for

d me. (fit)
 My opinion is very different from yours.
(disagree)
e

It is not fair that the lazy worker is

allowed to take a break right now.
f (deserve)

You have to get batteries for the toy

because I don’t see any in the package.
g (include)

The action in this movie is incredible. It’s

h too bad the story isn’t good. (lack)
 I can go if it is not too expensive. I don’t
have much money. (depend)
i

I don’t think it will rain tomorrow. (doubt)

j

I can’t eat this food because there is too

much salt. (contain)
k

You are too heavy these days to go

skydiving! (weigh)
l
2. Complete the following sentences in either the Present Simple or
Present Continuous:

She (have) a bath right now.

a.
She is having a bath right now.

The man (taste) the wine now.

b.

“Where’s Luke?”
“He (see) the landlord to talk about the
c. increase in rent.”

I (not / think) the stove is working. Can

you ask the landlord to fix it?
d.
 He (have) a party this weekend at his
apartment.
e.

This coffee (not / taste) good.

f.

I (see) my family next weekend for

Thanksgiving.
g.

What (you / think) about the lease? Is it

fair?
h.

You (have) a really nice neighbourhood.

i.
 The rent (not / include) all utilities.
j.

Wow, look at this bill. I (owe) Mastercard

more than I thought.
k.

I (not / see) why that’s a problem.

l.
3. Are the orange parts in the following sentences correct? Rewrite the
sentences in the space below if necessary:

Do you want a roommate? correct / incorrect

a.

What are you doing for a living? correct / incorrect

b.
What do you do for a living?

The party was boring at first, but now I have a great correct / incorrect
time!
c.

I am not seeing anything because my glasses are so correct / incorrect

dirty.
d.

“How’s the cake?” correct / incorrect

“It’s tasting a bit strange.”
e.

They often see a movie together on Friday nights. correct / incorrect

f.
 The chef always tastes the food before he serves it correct / incorrect
to customers.
g.

Are you believing in ghosts now because of what you correct / incorrect
saw?
h.

Do you remember what the teacher said about correct / incorrect

i. homework this weekend?

What is this word meaning? correct / incorrect

j.

I prefer regular Coca Cola even though it contains a correct / incorrect

lot of sugar.
k.

My plans for tomorrow are depending on the correct / incorrect

weather. If it rains, I’ll stay home.
l.
4. Rewrite the sentences using a state verb from the table. Use each
verb once:

seem fit matter belong lack disagree contain

doubt owe include deserve weigh promise feel

My opinion is that car is too expensive

for us to buy.
a.
I feel that car is too expensive for us to
buy.

I have to pay my brother back a lot of

b. money.
I owe my brother a lot of money.

I don't think it will rain tomorrow.

c.
 I will definitely come to class.
d.

It isn't fair you have a good grade in this

e. class. I always show you my homework.

Is the dress the right size on you?

f.

Is this price with or without tax?

g.

What is your weight?

h.
 Are you okay? I feel like you are sad or
i. upset or something.

My drink doesn't have alcohol in it.

j.

The price isn't important to me.

k.

My opinion is different than yours..

l.
 That is not your pen.
m.

He didn’t get the job because he doesn’t

n. have enough experience.