Question

8) Match the sentences with the tenses. By next week, I will have lived in Texas for two years. Alex runs two miles each day. I had been exercising daily until I injured my leg. The students have been instructed to be on their best behavior. Edward had planned to study abroad, but he decided to work for a year instead. Mindy was driving 15 mph over the speed limit when the police pulled her over. Mr. Coleman is running for city council.

Answer 1

The sentences are matched with the corresponding verb tenses.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given sentences, different verb tenses are used to indicate different time frames. Let's match the sentences with the corresponding verb tenses:

1. By next week, I will have lived in Texas for two years. (future perfect)
2. Alex runs two miles each day. (present simple)
3. I had been exercising daily until I injured my leg. (past perfect continuous)
4. The students have been instructed to be on their best behavior. (present perfect continuous)
5. Edward had planned to study abroad, but he decided to work for a year instead. (past perfect)
6. Mindy was driving 15 mph over the speed limit when the police pulled her over. (past continuous)
7. Mr. Coleman is running for city council. (present continuous)