Verb Tenses

Owen did stay to help clean after the party was over.

Isaac had been driving for fifteen years before he had an accident.

Last year more than half a million people of Cuban descent had been living in Dade County.

Several sheep have wandered far from the shepherd.

I shall wash the dishes after supper tonight.

We do not excuse misbehavior in the classroom.

She had been to the ladies' fellowship meeting before she went home for lunch.

The 7 principles are a set of values that emphasize accountability, reliability, and concern.

he has been the president of our class for two years.

We have been working on this cantata for over two months.

Andrea cooks the meals while her mother is away.

The Browns will have lived here for two years this Friday.

Estimates indicate that 15-18 million were celebrating this holiday in recent years.

Many students have chosen to celebrate Kwanzaa along with traditional religious holidays.

Today more than half a million people of Cuban descent are living in Dade County.

Lucas taught his brother John 3:16.

I was writing a letter when you called.

Many Cubans who fled their homeland were hoping at first to return to their country.

They will be listening to the radio when they arrive at the station.

Maya had already left when we arrived.

Avery and Ryan will be singing in church Sunday.

Dr. Maulana Karenga created Kwanaa as a way for African Americans to celebrate their heritage.

Another symbol is Vibunzi, an ear of corn, which has come to symbolize each child in the family

Since its inception this nonreligious and nonpolitical holiday had developed acceptance.

Many Cuban Americans, however, are deciding that Miami is now their permanent home.