Directions: Choose the correct present tense verb for each sentence. 1 Every pale tomato slice, wilted pickle, and brown lettuce leaf __________ an extra 25 cents at Bernie's Burger Emporium. costs cost costed had cost 2 Not only the Smiths but also Tonya __________ agreed to try one of the world-famous chocolate-broccoli muffins. has have had has been 3 The Smiths, along with Tonya, _________ to avoid indigestion after eating these weird muffins. hopes hope hoped had hoped 4 On the sidewalk _________ many little lizards sunning themselves on the hot concrete. is are was were 5 Even though Antonio has many friends who love their Chevrolets and Buicks, he has always believed that General Motors __________ lemons. makes make made had made 6 My dog Floyd, together with Buster the cat, __________ to play with money; the cat swats crumpled bills onto the floor where the dog shreds them to pieces. likes ...