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Writing Workshop: Narrative Writing

Question 11 • FL-1001370-English 3 A

Read the introduction to Cole’s personal narrative, “Too Cool for School?”On my first day at Crestwood High School, I was [WOL] that no one would like me. I had just moved to town, and it seemed to me that my classmates had known each other for years. I hated being the new kid. I walked down the hall with my head down and my shoulders hunched. I sat by myself at lunch, despite several invitations.After about three weeks, things [WOL]. At lunch one day, a boy approached my table and sat down. He asked, “Why don’t you like us? Why don’t you want to hang out with us?” I couldn’t believe it! I had thought that they didn’t want to spend time with me.The boy’s name was Craig, and he insisted that I come sit with him and his friends. I haven’t sat alone since, and now when I [WOL] down the hall, I keep my head up and I smile.Fill in the blanks in order.

Answer
A
convincing . . . . changed . . . . walked
B
convincing . . . . change . . . . walk
C
convinced . . . . changed . . . . walk
D
convinced . . . . change . . . . walked

Explanation

“Convinced” describes how Cole felt: he believed no one would like him. “Changed” fits the past-tense narrative about what happened after three weeks. In the final sentence, “now” signals the present, so the correct form is “walk.”

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