Asked by Justin Stephens on Jul 21, 2024
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In each of the following sentences, a blank space appears where the verb should be. Choose the correct past tense verb. Select the letter of the correct answer. In 1992, Barack Obama ____ Michelle Robinson.
A) marries
B) married
C) marry
Barack Obama
The 44th President of the United States, serving from 2009 to 2017, and the first African American to hold the office.
Michelle Robinson
Before marrying Barack Obama, Michelle Robinson was her name, eventually becoming the First Lady of the United States.
- Discern the right and wrong employment of past tense verbs within different scenarios.
- Understand the function of verb tenses in indicating the timing of actions or events.
Verified Answer
KL
Kathryn LessardJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The sentence is discussing a past event, so we should use the past tense of the verb "to marry." Only option B provides the correct past tense form of the verb.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the right and wrong employment of past tense verbs within different scenarios.
- Understand the function of verb tenses in indicating the timing of actions or events.
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