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Writing Workshop: A Narrative Essay about the Impact of Technology — Quiz

Question 7 • Virginia and US History

Read the introduction to a narrative essay entitled “Family History.” My mother [WOL] investigating our family tree. She recently discovered that one of her ancestors had been a slave. My great-great-great-grandfather was a young boy when the war [WOL] out. Which verbs best fill in the blanks?

Answer
A
has been, broke
B
have been, breaks
C
has been, breaks
D
have been, broke

Explanation

“My mother” is singular, so the present perfect verb is “has been.” The phrase “when the war broke out” refers to a past event, and “broke out” is the past-tense form. Therefore, the verbs are “has been” and “broke,” choice A.

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