Asked by Brandon Provence on Jun 03, 2024

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Proofread the following sentences, which form an essay, for errors in the past participle. If the sentence contains a past participle error, select "Past participle error." If the sentence is correct, select "Correct." In some areas, farmers have raise and harvested cranberries in bogs.

A) Past participle error
B) Correct

Past Participle

A grammatical form used in perfect tenses and passive voice of verbs, often ending in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n in English.

Cranberries

Tart, red berries that are often used in cooking and baking, notable for their health benefits and role in preventing urinary tract infections.

Farmers

Individuals who own or manage farms, engaging in the production of food, fiber, and other materials by cultivating plants and raising animals.

  • Locate and correct inaccuracies in the use of past participles in sentences.
  • Distinguish between valid and invalid past participle forms in proofreading exercises.
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Tushar AjudiyaJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The past participle of "raise" is "raised," so the sentence should read "farmers have raised and harvested cranberries in bogs."