Present and Past Tense Verbs

Caruso ____ in America in 1903.

Past or present: A month ago, our music teacher introduced my sister and me to opera.

Past or present: In his lifetime, he appeared in many operas throughout the world.

Caruso ____ more money than any other singer at that time.

Past or present: After the show, we always purchase tickets for the next opera.

Present or past: Last week we attended a light opera by Gilbert and Sullivan.

During his opera days, he always ____ a warm affection for his many fans.

Past or present: Every day that week, the show started precisely on time.

Past or present: However, we arrived late because of bus delays.

Now some people ____ to his original recordings.

Past or present: Opera is a form that combines music and drama into one production.

Present or past: That combination suits my sister and me perfectly.

Some modern singers ____ the great singer's style and techniques.

Back then, sometimes he ____ out free tickets to poor people.

Past or present: Enrico Caruso lived at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Past or present: Yesterday a reviewer compared the lead performer with Caruso.

That great Italian tenor ____ singers even today.

Compared to others at that time, he ____ a dynamic personality.

Caruso often ____ tricks on his fellow performers when they finished practicing.

Today, singers still ____ about his wonderful voice.