Asked by Marcus Suero on Jun 18, 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." Artifacts and even human remains are often perfectly preserve beneath a bog's rich layers.

A) Past participle error
B) Correct

Past Participle

A grammatical form used in perfect tense verbs, typically ending in -ed, -en, or -t, that indicates completed action.

Human Remains

The physical remains of a person after death.

Bog

A wetland that accumulates peat, a deposit of dead plant material—often mosses, and in a majority of cases, sphagnum moss.

  • Uncover and adjust errors related to the use of past participles in sentences.
  • Discern between correct and incorrect uses of past participle forms during proofreading endeavors.
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Ritik LawatJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The past participle of "preserve" is "preserved," so the correct sentence should be "Artifacts and even human remains are often perfectly preserved beneath a bog's rich layers."