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6. …………. 7. …………. 8. …………. 9. …………. 10. …………. IV. Put the verb in parentheses in the correct tense or form. The word in italics should be put in the correct position in relation to the verb. Fishermen and sailors sometimes claim (1. see) ……….. monsters in the sea. Though people (2. often laugh) ……….. at stories told by seamen, it is now known that many of these 'monsters' which (3. at times sight) ……….. are simply strange fish. Occasionally, unusual creatures (4. wash) ……….. to the shore, but they (5. rarely catch) ……….. out at sea. Some time ago, however, a peculiar fish was caught near Madagascar. A small fishing-boat (6. carry) ……….. miles out to sea by the powerful fish as it pulled on the line. Realizing that this was no ordinary fish, the fisherman made every effort (7. not damage) ……….. it in any way. When it was eventually brought to shore, it was found to be over thirteen feet long. It had a head like a horse, big blue eyes, shining silver skin, and a bright red tail. The fish, which (8. since send) ……….. to a museum where it (9. examine) ……….. by a scientist, is called an oarfish. Such creatures (10. rarely see) ……….. alive by man as they live at a depth of six hundred feet.