Asked by Rhonda Walker on Jul 21, 2024
Verified
Select the correct past participle for each blank. Not surprisingly, manufacturers have ____ little interest in returning to a filament that could put them out of business.
A) shown
B) showed
Past Participle
A verb form typically used in perfect tenses and passive voice, often ending in -ed, -en, -d, -t, or -n.
Filament
A slender threadlike object or fiber, often part of a larger structure, used notably in light bulbs and some biological structures.
Manufacturers
Companies or individuals that produce finished goods from raw materials on a large scale.
- Familiarize oneself with the proper configuration and usage of past participles in a variety of sentence schemes.
Verified Answer
KL
Kathryn LessardJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The sentence is in present perfect tense, indicating that the action of manufacturers having little interest in returning to a filament is ongoing or has recently ended. The past participle form of the verb "show" is "shown," which matches the tense and meaning of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is A) shown.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the proper configuration and usage of past participles in a variety of sentence schemes.