Asked by Napoleon Walker on Jul 21, 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." Bogs have not only served human needs; they provide a home for many insects, birds, and rare plant species as well.

A) Past participle error
B) Correct

Past Participle

A grammatical form of a verb used to indicate a past or completed action or condition, often ending in -ed or -en in English.

Rare Plant Species

Plant species that are uncommon or scarce in their natural habitat, often due to environmental changes or human activities.

Human Needs

Fundamental requirements necessary for individuals to sustain a healthy and adequate life, including physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

  • Detect and rectify inaccuracies in the employment of past participles within sentences.
  • Distinguish between accurate and inaccurate past participle forms during proofreading activities.
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Paola VasquezJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
There is no past participle error in this sentence. "Provided" is the past participle form of "provide," but it is used correctly here as a main verb in the present perfect tense.