Grammar and Language Workbook

86 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6

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Grammar

Exercise 2 Draw two lines under the main verb. Write past in the blank if it is a past

participle. Write pres. if it is a present participle.

pres. Mira’s family is camping this summer.

past 1. They have planned their trip carefully.

past 2. Mira’s mother has selected the destination.

past 3. She has decided on an isolated island.

pres. 4. Now everyone is preparing for the trip.

past 5. Mira’s brother has formed a list of supplies.

pres. 6. He is borrowing as many items as he can.

pres. 7. Mira is reading books and magazines about wilderness camping.

past 8. She had hoped for a different sort of vacation.

pres. 9. She was dreaming of a swimming pool and a new bathing suit.

past 10. She had imagined air-conditioned restaurants and hotel rooms.

pres. 11. Now she is learning about fishing bait and camp stoves.

past 12. Mira had wanted to send postcards to her friends.

past 13. Her mother has reminded her that there is no post office.

pres. 14. Mira is trying hard to be positive.

past 15. She has decided to make the best of this trip.

Writing Link Write a short paragraph about a trip you have taken. Use at least one

present participle and one past participle. Circle the main verbs.