The test calls for the knowledge of very distinct pat¬terns of development—in other words, the way one must answer the essays. These patterns are often overlooked, and students find themselves simply writing for the allotted amount of time; this method is too unpre¬dictable and unfortunately requires luck for any chance of success. | 100 Ace the TOEFL Essay TWE 14. She walk walked yesterday but I had gone go before then. 15. If he is go going to the post office later give give him this letter please. Present progressive for the future command form always v1 . 16. Because they had break up broken up their companies the competitors got get most of the profits. Past perfect v3 simple past v2 17. What I want wanted to see was the success of all of the students. 18. Although I had not see seen him I knew know then that he was in town. 19. Because they were go going so slowly the meteor overtook overtake them in a matter of seconds. Past progressive simple past. 20. After you had give given me the green light I send sent your letter to the boss. Remember Past perfect before simple past. 21. What bothers me is that as you are get up getting up I will be go going to bed. Two actions are happening at exactly the same time for a duration in the future. As indicates duration. 22. Not knowing the truth is what had give given me the problem before you finally tell told me. Past perfect is prior to simple past. 23. I had lent lend him money far in advance. In advance suggests the simple past and prior to that must be past perfect. 24. Too much responsibility always cause causes problems with irresponsible tenants. Always indicates repeated action therefore simple present is mandatory. 25. Since you will be arrive arriving early could I impose impose on you for a ride Future progressive to indicate simple future modal v1. Answers to Exercise Directions Write C for copula verb or A for action verb. 1. He sounded the bell loudly due to the impending storm. A 2. He looked tired after being on the road for two days. C 3. As we walked through the pyramids a rainbow appeared over the horizon. A 4. It seemed as if we were lost. C 5. He reacted calmly. A 6. We remained calm through the night. A C 101 Parts of Speech 7. Something smelled fishy about his late-night meetings. C 8. He smelled badly because his .
